An evening of fashion, fun and fundraising
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Gaelic games players at St Mary’s Secondary School, Newport, who are looking forward to the Astro development at the school - Oisín Kennedy, Jack Landers, Bobby O’Riordan, Emma Shanahan, Mia McLoughlin, Nicole Buckley and Saoirse Guidera.Image 2 of 3
Chloe Ryan and Liah Molloy wearing two of the entries for the international Junk Kouture competition, which they will model at the Fashion Show.Image 3 of 3
Hillary Thompson with Fiona McGauley, Emily Clisse, Laura Droog, Orla Thornton and Megan Timmons, organisers of the Fashion Show.A spectacular showcase of glamorous fashion is being hosted as a fundraiser for the development of enhanced recreational facilities for the youth of the area.
As plans for an astro development at St Mary's Secondary School, Newport advance, the spotlight will turn to a glamorous evening of fashion and fun as a fundraiser at the Lakeside Hotel, Ballina-Killaloe on the evening of Friday, March 7.
The glamorous models from the Hillary Thompson Modelling Agency, will feature an array of outfits from boutiques and designers showcasing their latest collections.
Outfits from Sinead’s Boutique, Annacotty; Joannes Boutique, Ballina; Frocks, Ballina; Fine Rags, Killaloe; Marion Murphy Cooney, Caroline Mitchell Knitwear, Paco, Mike O’Connell’s Menswear, Limerick, Ber McNamara Designer, Cleo Bridal, Nenagh, are among the collection to be showcases on the evening.
The spotlight will not only be on professional models, but also on St Mary's very own students, who will be gracing the catwalk alongside staff members while the talented Transition Year (TY) students will also be presenting their remarkable Junk Kouture creations, demonstrating the school’s commitment to creativity and sustainability.
These extraordinary and unusual outfits, which have been designed and created by the students from waste materials are part of the Junk Kouture entries for the International competition 2014 and display the extraordinary imagination and creativity of the participants working with waste materials of various kinds.
Orla Thornton, Deputy Principal, St Mary's Secondary School said: “The evening promises to be a spectacular showcase of local talent, fashion, and community spirit, as we unite to enhance the school's sports facilities for all students.”
All the proceeds from the evening will go towards the cost of the astro development being planned for the school.
Guests and supporters can also participate in a fundraising raffle with fantastic prizes, for which tickets are available online via iDonate: https://www.idonate.ie/raffle/StMarysAstroDevelopmentRaffle
As of last weekend the sales and donations target which had been set by the school on the site had reached more than 10 per cent over.
TICKETS AVAILABLE
Tickets for the Fashion Show are on sale now via www.eventbrite.com.
The concluding message from the school is: "Join us for a stylish and fun evening, as we come together to support a wonderful cause. Let’s make this an unforgettable night of fashion, fun, and fundraising!
“Mark your calendars for Friday evening of next week and get your tickets now – we can’t wait to see you there.”