Rathowen Céilí
Posted on Thursday, July 9th, 2009
On Sunday 28th June a céilí was held in Rathowen Community Centre in County Westmeath. This fundraising dance was orgainsed by Kenny & Laura Murphy and Patsy Finn in aid of SOFT Ireland. It has become an annual event which began after the Murphys heard about the organisation when Patrick and Pauline Farrelly’s son Patrick was born in 2003 and they have been very generous in arranging and hosting the céilí for the last number of years.
This year may not have been as well attended as previous years, with a number of other local events happening on the same day. However the dance floor was full for every set, with dancers tapping, kicking, side stepping and swinging to the lively music. Both young and old enjoyed the afternoon taking only short breaks between the sets.
Kenny, Laura and Patsy organised refreshments on the day and a raffle was also held at the interval. This year €645 was raised for SOFT Ireland and the support of the organising group and those who attended is much appreciated. Details of next years céilí will be posted on our website and all are welcome to attend and support the event.