Jan Feb 2019 Electric.ie Magazine

16 ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • Black Tie Charity Ball 2018 The IEBA Black Tie Charity Ball was held again this year in the InterContinental Hotel in Ballsbridge. This year it was presented by the fabulous Bernard Lynch. Before the dinner there was a lively performance from House 33 Bodhrán Band. This group is comprised of students, staff and past pupils of St Augustine’s School in Stillorgan. Formed by teacher Sylvia Cunningham, House 33 has performed for President Michael D Higgins, and regularly performs on stage with Sharon Shannon. There was a huge draw with many fine prizes. Prizes were presented by Olive Donovan. Details on the top 5 are below. Prize Winners IEBA BALL 2018 First Mr. Mark Coughlan €1,000 Second Ms. Marian Meehan Panasonic 50” Smart TV Third Mr. Joe Kirwan LG 50” Smart TV Fourth Ms. Ann Brodigan Yamaha Music Cast 50 Fifth Ms. Karen Rooney Apple iPad A Message From The IEBA We had a full house at the InterContinental Hotel, and as planned, we dedicated all fundraising on the night to the Sean Cox recovery fund. The industry was very well represented on the night and generously donated €32,250 to the Sean Cox fund. Our Chairman Cel O’Reilly asked all at the ball to send best wishes to Sean, through message sheets at each of the designated tables. There was a great response where 150 individuals sent personal get well messages to Sean and his family. These messages were bound together and Cel met Martina Cox to give her the book of good wishes so that she could show Sean. The IEBA want to thank all of the industry members who have rallied to Sean’s cause and contributed on the night of the ball. This and other fund raising events show just how much respect Seán has within our industry, and also, how the electrical Industry is a wonderful family to be associated with, and supports its own through associations like the IEBA and others.