RTE star Louise Duffy & Virgin Media's Karen Koster among famous faces on Riverdance red carpet to support Barnardos
A NUMBER of famous faces hit the red carpet in support of children's charity Barnardos.
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Louise Duffy appeared on the red carpet at the Barnardos Riverdance Show
Credit: Garrett White - Commissioned by The Sun Dublin
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Karen Koster and daughter Eve were all smiles in their laid-back looks
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The Riverdance show teamed up with Barnardos to raise funds and awareness
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Louise - a well-known ambassador of the charity - was recently joined by a group of toddlers to launch their
She looked glamorous attending the Riverdance fundraiser show as she stunned in a printed blazer by designer Dries Van Noten.
The radio host completed her look with a beautiful red handbag and earrings.
During her jaunt on the red carpet, she was interviewed by young Robert Brady, who was keen to get her thoughts about the fundraiser.
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Also making an appearance was telly star Karen, who was snapped alongside her daughter Eve.
She opted for a glamorous but laid-back look, wearing a
Many parents were also snapped with their beaming children as they entered the theatre to help raise funds for a great cause.
All the profits from the Riverdance 30 - The New Generation performance today will be donated to help the work of Barnardos.
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The show is currently playing this summer until September 7.
The New Generation celebrates the show's incredible 30th year milestone, with a special anniversary tour in the
The huge production rejuvenates the much-loved original show with new innovative choreography, costumes and state of the art lighting, projection and motion graphics.
Family's delight after winning The Irish Sun and Barnardo's 'Big Toddle' art competition for Sunway trip to Lapland
It showcases the new generation of exceptional performers - all of whom were not born when the show began 30 years ago.
Today's charity show comes on the back of a 12-hour Riverdanceathon that took place in front of the Gaiety Theatre on June 19 to help raise cash for the charity.
The amazing event saw some 500 dancers from dance schools across Ireland take part, along with members of the Riverdance
cast.
'THRILLED'
Commenting on the partnership with Riverdance, the charity's Director of Fundraising, Mary Gamble, said: "Barnardos is thrilled to be the charity partner for Riverdance 2025 – and on such a special year as they celebrate their 30th anniversary."
She added: "The funds raised from these events will support Barnardos' work with children and families in our centres, in families' own homes, and in schools across Ireland.'
Riverdance CEO Padraic Moyles said: "We are very privileged to be given the opportunity to work with Barnardos.
"Throughout this partnership we will endeavour to share our passion for music and dance and in some small way create enjoyable and inclusive occasions for some of the families in Barnardos' community.'
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Louise Duffy was interviewed on the red carpet by young Robert Brady
Credit: Garrett White - Commissioned by The Sun Dublin
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Saoirse and Aoife Burrett attended the Riverdance Show
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Anna Kurchenko, Henry Morgan and Peter Morgan also went to the fundraiser
Credit: Garrett White - Commissioned by The Sun Dublin
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