One event - Two great causes

Gardenworld in Kilquade, Co. Wicklow, hosted their inaugural family garden party in aid of Down Syndrome Ireland and LauraLynn Children’s Hospice, last Sunday. 

Large crowds and a host of celebrities supported the event at this spectacular location.  LauraLynn Children’s Hospice founder Jane McKenna and CEO of Down Syndrome Ireland Pat Clarke (centre) are pictured above in the Gothic Garden along with Miss Wicklow Ciara Kelly, celebrity chef Neven Maguire, actress Sorcha Furlong and gardening expert Gerry Daly.

Among the most popular attractions on the day were demonstrations by Paulo Tullio, Neven Maguire and Gerry Daly.

While Olivia Treacy, Ciara Kelly and Sorcha Furlong added a touch of glamour to the proceedings!

Ray D'Arcy, seen here with Down Syndrome Ireland's Sandra Boland, compered a celebrity auction with all proceeds going to Lauralynn and DSI. 

Among the most popular items auctioned, were a signed pair of Kathy Taylor's boxing gloves which were won by Neven Maguire, after strong opposition from Gardenworld's Andrew King.  

A very successful fundraising day was finished out with an acoustic set by Bipolar Empire, pictured here with Lauralynn's Jane McKenna. 

It was a pleasure to be involved with everyone who was so generous on the day with their time and money for both LauraLynn Children’s Hospice and Down Syndrome Ireland.