AROUND THE WORLD SINGAPORE connect 2019 • 98 2 5 8 3 6 1 4 7 November, 2018 More than 300 people attended The Ireland Funds Singapore’s 10th Emerald Ball where more than SGD$650,000 was raised to fund causesinSingaporewhichhonorthecommonAsianandIrishvaluesofeducation, the arts and culture, community development, and sport. The theme of the event was “An Irish Culinary Experience”, with Chef Andrew Walsh of Cure serving up an Irish inspired menu. Two pipers accompanied the new Irish Ambassador, Patrick Bourne, his wife Sonali and guests into the ballroom to commence the evening. Emcee, local DJ Shan Wee, opened the event by welcoming guests followed by a performance of traditional Irish dance by Irish Inspirational Dancers, and guests were treated to entertainment throughout dinner with a musical accompaniment from the The Appeggione Quartet and later from the Singapore Trad Collective. To celebrate the 10th Emerald Ball, Chairman Dr. Stanley Quek introduced a video showcasing activities and beneficiary organizations that The Ireland Funds Singapore has supported over the last 9 years, with representatives of all organizations present at the event. Peter Tierney, Chair of the Causes Committee, spoke passionately on the night about the causes which The Ireland Funds Singapore supports. This was reinforced by the wonderful Mary Low who articulated how the contribution to the Cerebral Palsy Alliance Singapore has allowed her to become more independent and set up her own business. The primary beneficiaries of this year’s ball included the Alzheimer’s Disease Association, the Cerebral Palsy Association Singapore and the Singapore Institute of Technology, with Paul Hung, Assoc. Professor Kevin Lim and Prof. Thiam Soon Tan respectively receiving checks on the night. Ball Committee Chairwoman Sheila Lim once again put together a fantastic event with guests enjoying the festivities until the early hours. It was a night to remember, and the impact of the donations will live long beyond it. The Ireland Funds Singapore 10th Anniversary Emerald Ball 1 Dr. Stanley Quek, Josie Lyons, Brendan Lyons 2 Dr. Kevin Lim, Giem Hong, Prof. Thiam Soon Tham, Melvyn Sirisena 3 Dr. Stanley Quek, Sheila Lim 4 Dr. Stanley Quek, Bebe Quek, Dr. Mary Ann Tsao, Tracy McMahon, Seamus McMahon, Amb. Patrick Bourne 5 Dr. Leslie Lam, Dr. Patrick Prendergast 6 Mary Low, Colin MacDonald 7 Dr. and Mrs. Colum Nolan, guests 8 Amb. Patrick Bourne, Prof. Thiam Soon Tan, Dr. Stanley Quek, Colin MacDonald Photos: Stellar Events Photo