Ray Darcy Host of the Hearts and Stars Charity Ball in aid of Heart Children which took place in Fitzwilliam Lawn Tennis Club in Dublin on Saturday, 5th October.(Image: Michelle La Grue Photography)

Taoiseach Simon Harris joins RTE star Ray D'Arcy at charity night

The Taoiseach attended the Hearts and Stars Charity Ball on Saturday

by · Irish Mirror

Taoiseach Simon Harris joined RTE star Ray D’Arcy at a charity ball at the weekend.

The Taoiseach attended the Hearts and Stars Charity Ball in aid of Heart Children which took place in Fitzwilliam Lawn Tennis Club in Dublin on Saturday, 5 October.

The event was attended by An Taoiseach, Mr Simon Harris TD and his wife Caoimhe, and RTE broadcaster, Ray D’Arcy was MC on the evening.

The event was attended by An Taoiseach, Mr Simon Harris TD and his wife Caoimhe, and RTE broadcaster, Ray D’Arcy was MC on the evening(Image: Michelle La Grue Photography)

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Heart Children is the national organisation providing a range of supports to people born with congenital heart disease (CHD) and their families.

An Taoiseach, Simon Harris at the Hearts and Stars Charity Ball in aid of Heart Children which took place in Fitzwilliam Lawn Tennis Club in Dublin on Saturday, 5th October(Image: Michelle La Grue Photography)

Funds raised at the event will go to fund free play therapy sessions for children with CHD and their siblings to help them cope with the trauma which results from repeated surgeries and other medical interventions as well as separation from parents when in hospital for long periods.

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