TV Chef Clodagh McKenna was delighted when we asked her to get involved with Plan Ireland.

"As a woman who grew up in Ireland I appreciate all of the opportunities that I have been given in life.

This campaign will help girls who don’t have those opportunities to have a better standard of living and a fairer chance in life”

Calling girls of all ages… Staying in is the new going out, so why not invite your friends round for a fun night in to raise funds for Plan Ireland?

What a great way to support our Because I am A Girl campaign to promote girls' rights and help the world’s poorest girls. AND you could win some super prizes!

Girls Night In, the company, is our main sponsor for this event and they are offering a €55 voucher to everyone who runs a party.

They will also arrange an ultimate Girls Night In party for the hostess who raises the mostest! She and seven of her friends will be treated to a night to remember! It will include beauty treatments, cocktails, a chocolate fountain, music, lighting.

Oh, and celebrity chef Clodagh McKenna will be doing the catering! Clodagh has also given us some exclusive “party recipes” to help you impress your friends.

Everyone who returns their fundraising money before 18th December will be entered into a draw for a fantastic hamper from Lush Cosmetics.

The Girls Night In fundraising campaign is also supported by IMAGE Magazine, Beaut.ie, Rollercoaster, Magic Mums, Brook Catering and models from the Morgan Agency.  

If you would like to organise a Girls Night In or sponsor a girl in a developing country, please email Caroline O’Connell or call her at 01-6599 601.

How will your girls’ night in help?

The money you raise will go towards Plan Ireland’s Girl Friendly Schools Programme, which enables girls in Togo to access education and ensure that they are in a safe and secure environment at school. 

Want to do even more?

Why not arrange your own fundraising events and donate money to the Because I am a Girl campaign. 

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