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RTE's Jamie Heaslip and wife Sheena O Buachalla step out for rare public appearance

The couple were photographed at the Neurodiversity Ireland Infinity Ball at the Intercontinental Hotel in Ballsbridge, Dublin alongside Amy Huberman and Brian O'Driscoll and Baz Ashmawy and

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    • Jamie Heaslip and his wife Sheena O Buachalla pictured at the Neurodiversity Ireland Infinity Ball at the Intercontinental Hotel in Ballsbridge, Dublin
    Jamie Heaslip and his wife Sheena O Buachalla pictured at the Neurodiversity Ireland Infinity Ball at the Intercontinental Hotel in Ballsbridge, Dublin

    Former Ireland and Leinster Rugby star Jamie Heaslip and his wife Sheena O Buachalla were pictured together for a red carpet event over the weekend.

    The RTÉ pundit and his belle stepped out for rare public appearance for the Neurodiversity Ireland Infinity Ball at the Intercontinental Hotel in Ballsbridge, Dublin.

    The couple were joined a host of well-known faces for the second annual event.

    His former rugby teammate Brian O Driscoll and his wife, author and actress, Amy Huberman were also there.

    Wesley Quirke and Rosanna Davison, RTÉ presenter Baz Ashmawy and his fiancé Tanja Evans and Ireland's Fittest Family coach Nina Carberry were among the four hundred guests who gathered to raise vital funds for Neurodiversity Ireland who provide much needed support and services including speech and language, occupational therapy, and sensory integration.

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    The evening commenced with an istil38 drinks reception whilst guests were welcomed to the 5* hotel.

    Throughout the delicious three course meal, Baz Ashmawy the MC for the evening introduced an emotive video created in conjunction with Pluto Communications aimed at improving the awareness and understanding needed to support a truly inclusive Neurodiverse community.

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    1. Jamie Heaslip and his wife Sheena O Buachalla pictured at the Neurodiversity Ireland Infinity Ball at the Intercontinental Hotel in Ballsbridge, Dublin

      Jamie Heaslip and his wife Sheena O Buachalla pictured at the Neurodiversity Ireland Infinity Ball at the Intercontinental Hotel in Ballsbridge, Dublin

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    2. Amy Huberman wows in white

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    3. Wesley Quirke and Rosanna Davison pictured at the Neurodiversity Ireland Infinity Ball

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