On behalf of CARI (Children At Risk In Ireland), organiser Karen Conway would like to thank every one who attended the recent charity Blind Date in Nevins Newfield Inn, Tiernaur, Mulranny. Thanks are also extended to every one of the wonderful Blind Date contestants, to John Nevin & his staff for their assistance in holding the Blind Date, Catherine Healy for her wonderful support in organising the event, to SmartArt for sign design, to Delia Queenan as Cilla & Barry Campbell as Graham. Thanks are also extended to www.castlebar.ie for highlighting the event.

The Blind Date couples meal dates were very kindly sponsored by Mulranny Park Hotel, Hotel Newport, The Grainne Uaile, Newport & An Carraig, Castlebar. Roses were kindly sponsored by Mary Quinn Florist, Marion Row, Castlebar. Thanks are also extended to those who sponsored raffle prizes of Dinner sponsored by Cox's Restaurant, vouchers from Milano Hairdressers, Mulranny Beauty salon, fruit basket from Cannons, Castlebar & a manicure voucher from Nail Elegance, Castlebar. All sponsors support for the night was very much appreciated. Further to money raised on the night, many children who have suffered sexual abuse will benefit from the counselling services and support desperately needed from CARI. More information on CARI can be obtained at www.cari.ie & they can be contacted on Freephone 1890 924 567.

Waiting for start of CARI fun Blind Date

Delia Queenan as Cilla's cousin at CARI fun Blind Date

Reading info on CARI childrens charity during CARI fun Blind Date

Some of the audience at CARI fun Blind Date

Sitting pretty at CARI fun Blind Date

More happy faces in the audience at CARI fun Blind Date

First three contestants Adrian, Peter and Bernard at CARI fun Blind Date

Some others in the audience at CARI fun Blind Date

Happy to support CARI fun Blind Date

All ready for CARI fun Blind Date

More of the audience during the CARI Fun Blind Date

Delia Queenan as Cilla's cousin asks contestant Gerard a few questions during CARI fun Blind Date

Janine listens carefully to Peters reply to her question during CARI fun Blind Date

Janine tries to see behind the screen to the lads at CARI fun Blind Date

Bernards answers were the best for Janine during the CARI fun Blind Date

The lads help each other with questions during CARI fun Blind Date

The last happy couple Michelle and Colm at end of CARI Fun Blind Date

Some of the audience watching CARI fun Blind Date

View of the audience during the CARI Fun Blind Date

Three more contestants Mary T., Joanne and Ellen with DJ Barry Campbell as Graham during CARI fun Blind Date

Contestant Michelle shares a laugh with Cilla's cousin during CARI Fun Blind Date 20.08.10

Final round contestants Conor, Colm and Michael at CARI Fun Blind Date

Colms answers were the best for Michelle in the CARI Fun Blind Date

Mathews answers were the best for Una at CARI Fun Blind Date

Contestant Una is swept off her feet when Mathew looks behind the screen at her during CARI fun Blind Date