Tara Trust Fundraising Dinner & Dance

Jane Quinn • April 15, 2024

In support of the Tara Trust


Join The Friends of Ireland - The Tara Trust at a special Dinner & Dance to raise funds, on Saturday 15th June 2024 from 6.30pm – 11.30pm. The Dinner & Dance will be held in the Auckland Irish Society in Mt Albert with all proceeds of this event going to support the work of the Tara Trust and the Friends of Ireland.


This is a three course sit down dinner, wine on the table, cash bar. There will be raffles along with silent auctions.


Thank you to all our sponsors, Auckland Irish Club, Fuji Film, Euro Vintage and Embassy of Ireland in New Zealand.


The Tara Trust is a registered charity and exists to support the Irish Community in New Zealand through its support of Irish arts, culture and the welfare of the Irish diaspora.


Location:          Auckland Irish Club

Time & Date: 6.30 – 11.30pm, Saturday 15 June

Dress Code:  Cocktail,


Tickets are available here. 

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