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The charity, Ceol For Zambian Children was set up by myself and my wife last year following a trip to Lusaka in Zambia. While there we were introduced to missionaries who took us to the shanty towns where on a daily basis, double orphans (due to the scourge of AIDS) wait at the gates of the church compounds in the hope of a place in school that day. The Government charge $30 a year to attend school and each child must own a pair of shoes before being accepted into school. The average monthly wage is $25 and these orphans obviously cannot attend school. If they are lucky to get a place in school, they are guaranteed an education and a meal a day before returning to the streets at night. So far, the charity through various fund raising events and personal donations have raised almost EUR10,000 and our aim is to raise EUR30,000 this year. On the 4th of June in the Dolmen hotel, we are organising a summer ball to raise money for the charity. The evening will consist of a punch reception, five course meal followed by music with The Cracked Bucket Band, a local 6 piece band, DJ and of course, late bar !

Tickets are priced at EUR50 and a table of ten is EUR450. Dress code is lounge suits (collar and tie). We are appealing to all those who might like to attend this very special event on the June bank holiday weekend. Not only will they be entertained for the night, but for EUR50, they can be content in the knowledge that they are contributing to a very special cause. 

Should anyone wish to attend this event, or indeed make a personal contribution, you can contact Janet Moloney at (087) 2368406. With your help, we hope this night will be a tremendous success and that money can be raised for a very worthy cause.