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Queen’s University Belfast

12th Annual Conference Dinner of Association of Education Assessment – Europe

11th November, 2011

Approximately 120 attending

The use of the City Hall and the  provision of hospitality in the form of a pre?dinner drinks reception.

Delegates will be staying in accommodation in Belfast and the conference will take place within the city.

This event would contribute to the Council’s Key Themes of ‘Better opportunities for success across the city’ and ‘Better support for people and communities’.

The use of the City Hall and the provision of hospitality in the form of red/white wine and soft drinks.

Approximate cost £500

Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland

Institute Conference Dinner for Council Members and Executives

25th November, 2011

Approximately 400 attending

The use of the City Hall and the  provision of hospitality in the form of a pre?dinner drinks reception.

Delegates will be staying in accommodation in Belfast and the conference will take place within the city.

This event would contribute to the Council’s Key Themes of ‘Better opportunities for success across the city’ and ‘Better support for people and communities’.

The use of the City Hall and the provision of hospitality in the form of red/white wine and soft drinks.

Approximate cost £500

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St. Gall’s Gaelic Athletic Club

Centenary Dinner

11th December, 2010

Approximately 350 attending

The use of the City Hall and the provision of hospitality.

This event seeks to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of St. Gall’s Gaelic Athletic Club and to acknowledge its contribution to the general life and well?being of the city.

The Committee, at its meeting on Friday, 21st, May 2010, considered a Notice of Motion in relation to the achievement of St. Gall’s Gaelic Athletic Club, in this its centenary year, in becoming the first team from Belfast to win an All-Ireland Senior Gaelic Football Club Championship.

The Committee was advised that the Club was this year celebrating its 100th Anniversary and was seeking to use the City Hall for that event and if the Committee were minded then discussions could be undertaken with the Club to establish how its achievement could be recognised by the Council at that event.

Following discussions with the organisers the Committee is recommended to make a contribution of £5,000 towards the cost of the Centenary Dinner.

This event would contribute to the Council’s Key Themes of ‘City Leadership, Strong, Fair and Together’ and ‘Better support for people and communities’.

The use of the City Hall and the provision of hospitality up to a maximum of £5,000.

Approximate cost £5,000

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Irish National Foresters

125th Anniversary Dinner

1st August, 2011

Approximately 300 Attending

The use of the City Hall and the  provision of hospitality in the form of a pre?dinner drinks reception.

This event seeks to celebrate the 125th Anniversary of the Irish National Foresters and to acknowledge its contribution to the general life and well?being of the city.

This event would contribute to the Council’s Key Themes of ‘City Leadership, Strong, Fair and Together’ and ‘Better support for people and communities’.

The use of the City Hall and the  provision of hospitality in the form of a pre?dinner drinks reception.

Approximate cost £500

Citizens Advice Belfast

Volunteer Award Presentation

3rd June, 2011

Approximately 200 attending

The use of the City Hall and the provision of hospitality in the form of a pre?event drinks reception.

This event seeks to recognise those volunteers who have demonstrated a commitment of time and energy for the benefit of society, their community, the environment or individuals.

The event also seeks to promote the positive effect which volunteering has in combatting poverty, helping those who are disadvantaged and promoting social inclusion.

This event would contribute to the Council’s Key Themes of ‘City Leadership, Strong, Fair and Together’ and ‘Better support for people and communities’.

The use of the City Hall and the  provision of hospitality in the form of a pre?event drinks reception.

Approximate cost £500

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Belfast Media Group

Belfast Sports Volunteer Awards

23rd June, 2011

Approximately 150 attending

The use of the City Hall and the provision of hospitality in the form of a pre?event drinks reception.

This event seeks to recognise the achivements of people and the subsequent contribution made by these individuals who gave of their time voluntarily to help support their sport and insure young people can enjoy their games and fulfill their ambition. 

This event would contribute to the Council’s Key Themes of ‘City Leadership, Strong, Fair and Together’ and ‘Better support for people and communities’.

The use of the City Hall and the  provision of hospitality in the form of a pre?event drinks reception.

Approximate cost £500