Events

The Better Than Socks Xmas Auction & Dinner 2021

The Better Than Socks Xmas Auction & Dinner is back with a bang and we are gearing up to make it one of our slickest events to date. Expect an awesome 4 course meal, a high end cocktail on arrival, table wine, live tunes from the New Brass Kings, and the all important live auction of slick Xmas gifts….

Tickets

Tickets are:

€70 per person
€100 for two people
€450 for a table of ten

All tickets include a delicious four-course dinner, cocktail on arrival, table wine and a bidding paddle for the auction.

TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED HERE!

Get yours now now to avoid disappointment.

SCOOP will be following all government COVID guidelines in place at the time of the events. More details to follow.

The Event

It’s all happening on Friday the 12th of November 2021 at The Chocolate Factory on King’s Inn St, Dublin 1 at 6:30pm to 11.30pm (the auction starts at 8.15pm). You can look forward to a four-course dinner from the Blas Café, cocktails, live music from the New Brass Kings - and the all important auction of alternative gifts and experiences that money can’t buy.

The auction will also be streamed live through https://www.invaluable.com/auction-house/scoop-foundation-rkc3m8vyii. Registration also needed for online bidding via the link above.

Funds

The funds raised through this event will support the ongoing development and delivery of SCOOP Ed! SCOOP Ed provides young Internally Displaced People (IDP’s) living in camps in Iraq and refugees in Direct Provision in Ireland with educational programmes focused around Art, IT, Design, Music, STEM subjects, basic English and mindfulness.

Donate a lot / unwanted gift

If you would like to donate a product, service, experience or even an old unwanted Xmas / wedding / birthday gift please reach out to [email protected]

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A little sneak peek at some of the lots up for grabs!

A day in the National Flight Centre Pilot Academy to include training in their Boeing 737 simulator and a helicopter air experience flight
Sushi Masterclass & Meal for 8 people at Ukiyo, includes a gift box by Obento
A signed Ulster Rugby Jersey from this season
Hampers from The Body Shop, The TeethWhitening Fairies, Hen’s Teeth, Max Benjamin, Badly Made Books & Hampers & Co.
Pop Art Necklace from Jenny Huston / Edge Only
Framed art print by Gerard Byrne
Train to become a stand up comedian at the Gaeity School of Acting
An Electronic Sheep Merino Triangle Scarf from their new ‘Electro-fuse’ collection of digi-comic-cosmo infused knitwear
A walk on part on Fair City
Jewellery by Yvonne Ross
Online drumming lesson with Fontaines D.C. Drummer Tom Coll
An Ovata Marbled table lamp from Mullan Lighting
A piece by Artwood
Blacksmithing Experience with Gunvor & Anhoj
‘Home’ print by Dublin Fine Print
A years worth of soap from Donegal Natural Soap
A shopping spree worth €300 with The Costume Room (Designer Sinead Roberts)
Knitwear by Liadain Aiken
Original artwork by Deborah Donnelly
3 VIP Passes to AVA Festival in June
Dinner for four with wine at Mamó restaurant in Howth
Selection of products from Daughters of Flowers
Signed hardback copy of Did Ye Hear Mammy Died by Seamus O’Reilly
Original artwork by Eoin O’Connor
A hamper a skin care goodies from Nip & Fab
A signature silk scarf by Jennifer Rothwell
A marble floor lamp by Mullan Lighting
A €1000 voucher for JeJuve Clinic
Jewellery or a designer bag from Ale Walsh
Katie Taylor print from Jill & Gill
Day on the water with Irish wakeboard champ David O’Caoimh
A handmade jasmine ring by Madeleine from Gallardo & Blaine Designs
A relaxing two night stay in the garden cottage at The Roost in Westport
YogaHub and Elbow Room Monthly Passes
Personal training session with Keith Grainger
Foraging experience in Howth
Climbing / abseiling experience with Hike & Climb
Sample every single cocktail at 1661 Bar in Dublin
Drink all the Poitín on the Bar 1661 menu
Guided Ascent of Corrán Tuathail via The Devils Ladder route for 2 people with Kerry Climbing
Private tour of Whiplash Beer’s microbrewery in Dublin for you and three friends
Garden Tour for 4 people at the Stillgarden Distillery
3 online cooking lessons with Ciara’s Kitchen
A cocktail class hosted by award winning bartender Paul Lambert & Shaker & Vine for you and 7 of your friends - includes finger food
2 x €500 vouchers for Pretty Little Thing
An interior design service to the tune of €2000 by Emily Cunnane from InDesign
You and a friend package of BeautiEdit‘s anti-aging Face & Body Self Tanning Mousse plus mitts
Prints by One Strong Arm, Vukasin Photography & Big Tree Photography
A family pass to Wonderlights at Malahide Castle
Weekend Brunch and drinks for 2 people in Ebb & Flow, Camden St
A family pass to Santa’s House Express Drive-Thru Christmas