Gale's big bash

To celebrate 30 years in fashion, retailer Marian Gale is hosting a black-tie ball at the Four Seasons hotel in Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 on February 20th, with proceeds going to Our Lady’s Hospital for Sick Children in Crumlin.

The event will start with a champagne reception, followed by dinner, a silent auction and, with the coffee, her spring/summer fashion show. The many prizes will include a bespoke gold bracelet made by Boodles from a gold nugget purchased with the proceeds from gold jewellery donations organised by the hospital’s fundraising committee. There will also be a chance to win two tickets for the Ireland v England rugby match at Twickenham (including dinner with the team). Tickets, at €200 each, can be purchased from Marian Gale at 8 The Mall, Donnybrook, Dublin 4 or on 01-2697460.