In Pictures: An unforgettable night at the Foróige Donegal Town Forget Me Not Ball

The Central Hotel was absolutely buzzing for the Foróige Donegal Town Forget Me Not Ball which took place on Thursday, May 21.

A Foróige spokesperson said: “From 6pm to 11.30pm our incredible young people put on a night to remember, and we couldn’t be prouder.

“This amazing event was entirely organised by a dedicated youth committee as part of Foróige’s Connect to Citizenship Programme, with the brilliant support of Kerry Gallagher from Foróige’s The Deck UBU project.”

The event was the brainwave of Sarah Harvey, Soirbh Friery and Katie O'Brien who recruited a few extras to help plan and organise the evening.

Dancing for a Cause

The Forget Me Not Ball was a fundraiser for the Alzheimer Society of Ireland.

“But the work doesn't stop here!” said the spokesperson. “This inspiring committee is on a mission to keep raising awareness and ensure Donegal Town is actively striding toward becoming a truly dementia-friendly town.

A Massive Thank You!

An event of this scale takes a village, and organisers wish to extend their heartfelt gratitude to:

-Donegal Town Credit Union and the Donegal Town Mayor for their incredible support of our youth.

-The parents and families of the young people for their endless encouragement and backing.

-Foróige’s amazing staff and volunteers who showed up in force on the night

-Christina Irwin Photography for capturing those truly special moments

The spokesperson added: “The biggest thanks goes to our phenomenal young people. Your leadership, hard work, and passion are proof that the future of Donegal Town is in very safe hands. You saw a way to make a difference, and you absolutely smashed it!”