More entertainers for 'Miscellany'

Even though the event isn't taking place until next Sunday, donations are already in for the 'Miscellany on Sunday' annual fundraiser hosted by Tom and Phena Bermingham.

The list of entertainers for the event, which helps to support Michael Garry House hostel for the homeless, continues to firm up.

They include Clifford Meenehan, Roy Thompson, Ludaigh Moran, Kilcullen Drama Group, Denise Healy -- Kildare Rose of Tralee -- Nessa Dunlea, Annie Morris, Philomena Breslin, Dick Jeffers, Phil O Donnell, Aoife Kelly, Jo Doyle, Andrew Buchanan, Michael Barry, and Eoin OToole. Dorley O'Sullivan has arranged a celloist to deputise for her, as she is unable to participate as usual.

"Let's hope the cold weather will prompt generosity to those who have no roof over their heads," says Phena. "Indeed, it could be any of us."

Tim Gallagher, President of St Christopher's conference of the Vincent de Paul, Newbridge, which administers Michael Garry House, will speak briefly on homelessness and will take questions.