25 May 2017
By Bryan T. Smyth
bryan@TheCork.ie
What: Cork County Mayor’s Midsummer Charity Ball 2017
When: 10 June at 7pm
Where: Ground Floor, Cork County Hall, Carrigrohane Road, Cork
This year’s Cork County Mayor’s Midsummer Charity Ball will raise funds for Down Syndrome Cork (Field of Dreams), Rebel Wheelers, Cork Association for Autism, Irish Guide Dogs, Down Syndrome Centre Cork, and Cork Simon.
This black tie event, which will be hosted by County Mayor Cllr. Séamus McGrath and sponsored by The Kingsley Hotel with media partners The Irish Examiner, is a night of fine food, music and fundraising for six worthy Cork charities.
The bright foyer of County Hall, which is normally a hub of policy making and administration, will be transformed into an exclusive ballroom for one night only with 500 people expected to attend.

At the launch of the Cork County Mayor’s Mid-Summer Charity Ball 2017, which takes place at County Hall on Saturday, June 10, 2017 in aid of Down Syndrome Cork (Field of Dreams); Rebel Wheelers; Cork Association for Autism; Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind; Down Syndrome Centre Cork and Cork Simon.Included in the photo are representatives from the various groups and sponsors along with Cllr. Seamus McGrath, Mayor of the County of Cork. Pic: Brian Lougheed.
Tickets which include a sumptuous 4 course choice meal and entertainment in the unique setting of Cork County Hall are priced at €100 with tables of 10 priced at €1,000. Tickets can be purchased by contacting 021 4285367 or via email mayors.ball@corkcoco.ie