St. Patrick’s Day Kampala celebrations culminate with charity gala

By Our Reporter The Irish community in Kampala came together for the culmination of the annual St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, with a charity gala event held at the Kampala Sheraton Hotel gardens on Saturday. The event, organised by the Irish Society, drew over 300 guests, predominantly comprised of members of the Irish community, to commemorate the rich cultural heritage of Ireland. The festivities kicked off with a lavish dinner at the Irish Ambassador’s residence, setting the tone for the days ahead. Then came the party at Naguru, where the Irish stout Guinness flowed freely, and the dance floor never seemed to empty. But it was the Charity Gala at the Kampala Sheraton Hotel gardens that truly stole the show. The event was officiated by the Ambassador, H.E Kelvin Colgan, who extended his gratitude to the Irish community for their continued relationship with Uganda. This year marked the 70th annual charity event, with guests from the diplomatic community coming together to raise money for good deeds. The proceeds collected are aimed at supporting different charity organisations in Kampala. Last year, the event raised Shs50m, benefitting five organisations including Hospice Africa and Hands of Hope. But they aren’t stopping there. This year,...