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GOAL Ball Paris France 2007

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We went to the 7th annual Paris GOAL charity ball, which took place in June at the Hotel Concorde Lafayette.  GOAL is an Irish charity which helps children in developing countries.

tennis ball sculpture in the hotel concorde lafayette paris

 

 

 

In the hotel lobby we admired the topical tennis ball sculpture.
(The French open was currently taking place.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

John and Fiona arrive at the ball

 

 

Arriving at the ball.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The evening kicked off with a champagne reception, where we mingled with friends on the terrace.

John, Ann, Jim, Des; Grainne, Steve at the champagne reception

Then we sat down and enjoyed the dinner.

Roast beef dinner

Roast beef followed by a wonderful chocolate dessert.the opera chocolate dessert was yummy!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The evening continued with a charity auction with guest speakers the tennis players, Pat Cash and Mats Wilander

Pat Cash and Mats Wilander attended the GOAL Ball in Paris

As usual great fun was had by all.  See the photos from previous GOAL balls 2005, 2004, 2003 and 2002.

 

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