What A Show!

Last Thursday's Reap the Runway Fashion Show was an Outstanding Success. It achieved top marks for Stylish Clothing, Creativity, Innovative Design, Beautiful Models, Zany Presenters, Gorgeous Door staff, Cultural interchange, Popular Music and Audience participation.
Organised by the wonderful hard-working trio of Chidi, Suzanne and Carole supported by the Eglinton Residents' Support Committee, the event secured a high-level of local and national media attention in the weeks leading up to the event. Photo: Suzanne, Carole & Chidi

But the African-themed show was more than a once-off soon-to-be -forgotten activity. For it has made a lasting impression amongst asylum-seekers scattered across Galway City by generating a sense of pride and togetherness that has bonded the diverse communities living in the Eglinton, Lisbrook House and the Great Western. Not only that, but it has also helped to break down barriers and create a strong feeling of 'solidarity' between staff, management, present and former residents of these three centres.

It was a joy to behold staff and support members Anne Keady, Dr. Hans Olaf-Pieper and Noemi Farkas strutting their stuff on the catwalk and to watch the smiles of satisfaction on the faces of Patrick McGovern(Eglinton), Pat O'Connor and Caitlin Dolan(Lisbrook). Just as important was the active involvement on the night of former residents such as Natasha, Anastacia and Dmitry as well as the presence of former Eglinton committee members Helena Heagney,Adrienne Lynam and Cliona Sheehan.
Photographs of the event were taken by Dr. Hans Piper & Brendan Smith (a.k.a. 'Computer Man'). Further photographs will be posted on the website later this week.

Treasured Memories from the 'Reap the Runway'

Repertoire of presenters David & Ellen. Ellen 's wisecracks had the crowd constantly laughing in the aisles and made her into one of the stars of the event. She truely belongs on a big international stage. - Go to it Girl!!

Chidi's & Carole's amazing hairdos
Patrick McGovern's ear-to-ear smileStunning African Head Gear

Anne Keady's 'Shaking that Ass' routine
Noemi Farkas (centre) models the new uniform hopefully being considered by Patrick for Eglinton reception staff (male & female)!

Maria's Dual-Coloured Dress

Galway's Finest Door staff!
Dr. Han's impersonation of an on-stage 'Full Monty' (photo shows Hans being cheered by dozens of his adoring female fans!)
The Child Models- they stole the show and had everyone on their feet applauding
Galway's Best-Dressed Audience ever!!!
Ireland's Prettiest Mother & Daughter Duo
Pat O'Connor (left) appearing without a suit supported by his friendly doctor!

More Fashion Show Photos!
For more photographs from the Fashion Show click here