Over 200 women packed the Junior Ballroom in the Four Seasons Hotel for the first Laughternoon Christmas charity lunch in aid of DSC.

Students from John Scottus school opened the day with some christmas carols and Fiona Looney and Deirdre O'Kane received a huge reception to their stand up routines.

One guest at each of the 18 tables won a hotel break from a selection including Ashford Castle, G Hotel, Cliff House Hotel, Marlfield House and the Morrison. Following lunch, the Ice Bar was open privately for guests and the Andrews Sisters entertained.

The event, coupled with an interview with Deirdre O'Kane will be covered this evening on TV3's Expose. 

Laughternoon 2009 will take place on 16th December in the main ballroom - tables are sure to go quickly so book early to avoid disappointment.