Christmas kicked off in true style at Dublin’s Conrad Hotel as the white carpet was rolled out for the ‘Countdown to Christmas Lunch’ to raise funds for the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre, Guests arrived to a winter wonderland champagne reception before siting down for the Christmas lunch.
Newstalk was the sponsor of the event with Ciara Kelly and Shane Coleman taking to the stage to MC the event on the day. Comedian Barry Murphy aka Gunter was the auctioneer while X Factor finalist Mary Byrne supported by Kayleigh Cullinane kept the 230 guests entertained.
Photos: Brian McEvoy