This amazing amount was raised at the annual dinner dance and from raffle ticket sales and a fabulous auction. Bidding was fierce as the auction encouraged diners to part with their cash to help fund the vital services provided by the Hospice throughout the year. The glamorous Dinner Dance took place on Friday 27h February 2009, with 250 attendees, in the Canal Court Hotel. The evening concluded with dancing to the James Peake Xperience and was hailed as a resounding success by the Committee’s Chairperson Liam Goss. Liam stated:

“The Committee would like to thank the event’s main sponsors Hughes Bookmakers, The Quays, Newry, Bank of Ireland, Newry Democrat, Parker Green International and the many other generous sponsors. The Committee are also grateful to the Canal Court Hotel, Frank Mitchell of UTV who acted as Master of Ceremonies, Declan McChesney who conducted the auction and to all those who contributed auction and raffle prizes, those who gave of their time to ensure the event’s success and to the patrons for their continued support”.