18 March. The 26th edition of the Celtic Ball – Rome’s biggest social occasion in Irish circles – takes place on Saturday 18 March at 19.00.

This year the annual black-tie ball moves to a new central location – the Hotel Quirinale on Via Nazionale – providing the event with an “atmosphere of elegance and charm” according to Irish Club president Helen Harrington.

The popular social event, which attracts a mixture of Rome's Irish residents and their international friends, begins with a prosecco reception and is followed by a six-course meal accompanied by live traditional Irish music.

The ticket price includes dinner, drinks and post-dinner live music that is guaranteed to keep revellers dancing until 03.00. Celtic Ball raffle proceeds will be donated to Project Rome, a charity supporting homeless people in the capital.

Pre-paid tickets are €86 per person, or €90 at the door. For more information and to reserve tickets email irishclubofrome@gmail.com or purchase tickets directly via Paypal link on Irish Club of Rome website.