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Ireland Network Annual Black Tie Ball | February 8, 2025

For over 20 years, Ireland Network Chicago members and guests have gathered at our annual Ball, and our membership continues to grow to be our largest to date! With over 400 expected attendees, the Ball is the premier Irish community black-tie event held at the Drake Hotel, Chicago.

Join us February 8, 2025 for Ireland Network Chicago’s annual signature event. Our Annual Ball offers a unique opportunity to celebrate Chicago’s vibrant Irish community with an evening of traditional music, inspired dance, delicious food, and unrivaled revelry. Come and raise a glass in honor of our heritage, our IN Spirit honoree, and another wonderful year of community with Ireland Network Chicago. Additional details to follow!

Location
The Drake Hotel
140 E. Walton Place, Chicago, IL 60611

Time
6:30pm Cocktail Hour
7:30pm Dinner Bell
Dinner, dancing and after-party to follow!

Room Block
While you are at the Ball, enjoy a stay at The Drake! Reservations

Parking
Non-Overnight Parking at special event rate of $31 until 2am on day of event
Overnight Parking is $75 Full Valet and $54 self-park in Bloomingdales Building

Attire
Black Tie

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2025 Ball Sponsorship Packages | Inquire online

Thank You to our Generous 2024 Sponsors!

Want to see your name included with the other great sponsors below? Check out our range of sponsorship opportunities here. Event tickets and other enticing perks included at each sponsorship level! Thanks to your support, Ireland Network Chicago will be able to make donations to our charity partners: Concern Worldwide and Irish Community Services.

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IN Spirit Award

The IN Spirit Award demonstrates our profound gratitude for an individual's incredible service to the Irish community and is presented at the Annual Ball each February in front of our members, partners and supporters.

Past IN Spirit Award Recipients 

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2024 IN Spirit Award

Ireland Network was honored to present the 2024 IN Spirit Award to MIKE CLUNE. Committed to philanthropy across the United States and Ireland, Mike contributes to a wide array of causes through his company, Clune Construction, and as chairman of Irish American Partnership.
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2023 IN Spirit Award

It was our great privilege to honor BILLY LAWLESS with the 2023 IN Spirit Award! As a businessman, restaurateur, immigration advocate and Senator, Billy has given a voice to the Irish abroad, provided jobs and resources to Irish in need, and strengthened ties between the U.S. and Ireland. His heartfelt passion, call to service and immeasurable generosity of time and treasures sets an example for us all.

Read the letter from Senator Dick Durbin here and view more testimonials here.

2022 Cliff Carlson, Irish American News 
2020 Dan O'Donnell, Armitage Hardware
2019 Bill Gainer, Galway/Chicago Sister City and Cork/Cook County Partnership

View 2024 Annual Ball Program