Mayor of Walsall’s Irish Night success

Date Published : 24 September 2008

An Irish Night to raise money for the Mayor of Walsall’s chosen charities has netted £5,500 for two of the borough’s good causes.

The evening was staged at Walsall Town Hall on 12 September 2008 and featured musical entertainment from Pat Brennan & The Hurling Boys with a display of Irish dancing by the Sylvia Murphy-Brennan Dance Academy of Music, Song and Dance.

The money raised will be split between Golden Wishes and Walsall Hospice.

The Mayor of Walsall, Councillor Tom Ansell, said: “The Irish Night was a complete sell out and it was a tremendous success for my charities.

“I would like to thank all those who supported it.

“Everyone had a marvellous time and I am delighted that my two charities have been given such a healthy financial boost.”

Madeleine Holland, who is on the fundraising board for the Mayor’s charities, added: “We want to pass on our sincere gratitude to the companies and individuals who sponsored the event and helped make it the success it was.”

The event was sponsored or supported by: G Purchase Construction Ltd, Asda, Morrisons, Tesco, Waitrose, Fraser Wood Auctioneers, Ian Hazel Funerals Ltd, Ace Linen Hire, Maple Leaf Bakery, Walsall College and its students who served the meal, Marks & Spencer, and Event Hire.