FASHION and fun went hand in glove as over 200 women attended a fundraiser for Scariff Community College on Saturday.
It was a memorable afternoon at Nourish and Flourish, a fundraiser in aid of Scariff Community College’s astro turf development.
Guests were welcomed to The Lakeside Hotel in Killaloe with a prosecco reception, sponsored by Rodgers Centra, before browsing a selection of pop-up shops, including Sarah Butler’s cookbooks, Beechtree Wellness, I Spy Clothing, CathyK Nutrition, RELOVED AND PRELOVED a sustainable fashion brand by TY students in Scariff and and Aisling Holian Design.
The pre-lunch fashion show featured styles from I Spy Clothing, Carraig Donn, and Joanne’s Killaloe, with local models including parents, past pupils, and long-time supporter Mary Davin.
Following a delicious two-course meal with wine, the Galway Tenors surprised guests, getting everyone on their feet for Sweet Caroline, The Fields of Athenry, and Show Me the Way to Amarillo.
A panel discussion on resilience, hosted by Ruth O’Hagan, featured insights from Sarah Butler, fitness expert Sarah Smith Killeen, Dr. Michelle McNamara, and 2023 Clare Rose Aisling O’Connor.
A fun twist came with the ‘Guess the Weight’ quiz, where election posters of Timmy Dooley and Joe Cooney were revealed, before the TDs arrived in person to be weighed on stage. Denise Glass took home the prize.
The Best Dressed Lady award, sponsored by Nora Culligan’s Ennis, went to Ruth Vaughan, who wowed in a black velvet suit. The day ended on a high note with a performance of You Raise Me Up by Omo.
All photographs by Ruth Griffin.
