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On Friday, May 18th, Dublin's Mansion House will play host to an evening of sport and fashion in aid of Respect, responsible for fundraising projects for people with intellectual disabilities. In association with Absolute the Agency, the "Strike a Ball, Strike a Pose" event will include a drinks reception, performance by Youth Ballet West, a fashion show hosted by RTÉ's Kathryn Thomas and a raffle. Tickets (€45) are available from respect.ie