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The Debuntante Ball

This has over the years been shortened to the debs ball or grad ball is usually held at venues or hotels which are usually  a hotel or other large function room. The ball usually, though not always, is a  formal dinner, followed by music and dancing. Traditionally there is a photographer, who will take individual Photos of each couple, and several  throughout the night, of the dancing etc. It is quite common for the event to last all night, hence attendees do not to return home until the following morning, often going for breakfast together, or they will be provided with their breakfast from their Debs Venue.

Venue  Hotels & Suppliers

A very important part of The Debs in Ireland is choosing the Venue to suit the Size of your Ball, there is a variety of sizes of  Venues & Hotels listed in our supplier directory that will make your Night Special and one to remember

About The Ball

As always the question arises, so what is The Debs   or Debs Balls you may ask? The debs or grad is a formal ball for students in their final year of secondary school in Ireland, and is similar to the prom in North American schools, U.K. Schools and the School formal in Australia. The "debs (ball)", is short for "débutantes' (ball)", this name was initially used for all girls' schools, co-educational schools, and some boys' schools; with "The Grad" (from graduation ball) often being used in all boys' schools.

Today it is just known collectively by all schools as the debs blog, which occurs at the end of the final year or (6th Year) of secondary school. Each secondary school hosts their own ball or graduation. With the vast majority of schools the debs is held in the autumn after the final year (which finishes after irish state exams known as the Leaving Cert in June each year);. In some schools, before the big ball, there is a smaller ball, known as a "pre-debs", "mini-debs" or "grads" is held; usually in January/February but sometimes as late as May.

Traditionally their is a committee comprising of students created in the school to organise the event . Normally, the person asking someone else will pay for both tickets. Students sometimes worry about being invited or finding a date but many attend with friends or in a group, not worrying about the formal dating aspect. Whether the female asks the male, or vice versa, this is irrelevant. Males are are usually wear dinner jackets ( Tuxedos), with a tie to match the females dress colour and usually wear a corsage (usually an orchid on a wrist strap)given to them by their date. It is customary for men to purchase a bouquet of flowers and / or a box of chocolates for the mother of their date.

American Superstretch Limousines

American Super Stretch  Limousines Car Hire American Superstretch Limousines and, have been in operation as a Debs Limousine Car business since 1995 & over the years have been continuously updating our fleet which now stands at 9 Debs Cars and Limousines. We can tailor to meet your exact requirements on your special evening. Our large selection of Debs Cars and Limousines cater for all your  transportation needs, and we provide a nationwide service. Our cars all include complementary champagne &  all our drivers are all fully qualified and are suited for each debs night. All of these cars can...
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David Moore Debs Photography & Debsphotos

David Moore  Debs Photography & Debsphotos.ie We are the the resident  photographer at a select group of  hotels and venues that use their  Photo Service,  as I have been photographing Debs Balls for the last 15 years, and know how important it is to capture that special souvenir of your great debs night! Our Photography Services: We will be available to take pictures of individuals, couples and small groups before and after Dinner. Each couple will be photographed in two different poses, one head & shoulders and one full-lenhgt. Group Photos Group photos can also be arranged for the night, a full class photo of...
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