Pat Conaghan

Stars of Coffs Coast 2026

Pat Conaghan MP | Member for Cowper

Pat Conaghan has proudly served as the Federal Member for Cowper since 2019, representing communities across the Mid North Coast for the past six years. Born and raised in Kempsey, Pat began his career as a police officer before rising to the rank of Detective. He later moved to Sydney to work in Drug Enforcement while completing his Law degree and eventually became a Police Force Prosecutor.

After leaving the force, Pat drew on his legal expertise and commitment to community service to run three successful small businesses, including law practices focused on defence and immigration.

Pat’s motivation for joining Stars of Coffs Coast Dance is deeply personal. He wants to help raise funds for Cancer Council NSW so it can continue its vital work in cancer research, prevention programs, and support services for patients and families. Stepping onto the dance floor is a new challenge, but Pat is ready to make a difference for people across the region who are facing cancer.

Thank you to my Sponsors

$2.02k

Australian Hotels Association

$791

$765

Faircloth And Reynolds

Good luck with the night Pat and Ilona. Hope all goes well !! Regards Team Faircloth & Reynolds

$515

Trevor Suitor

make us proud and break a leg.

$515

Neil Manson

Firstly Ilona you are one brave lady, congratulations to you both for all you do for our community, this is just another way the people in our region have been helped

$515

Peter Bennetts

Go for it, Twinkletoes...!!

$515

The Bayrange Group

Unfortunately we won’t be able to watch you dance…but good on you for having a go Enjoy yourselves

$500

Richard Pearson

$263.75

P Mc

The Dark Horse - you've got Ilona to counter the rugby moves! Go Pat.

$263.75

Anonymous

$263.75

Anonymous

Good luck Ilona and Pat, thanks for working so hard and making the lives of Cowper people so much better.

$263.75

John Connor

$263.75

Paul Conaghan

Well Done Patrick and Illona. Congratulations

$263.75

Jim Pearson Transport

Good luck with it Pat.

$263.75

John Rafferty

Your new nickname could be Twinkletoes!! Goodluck

$113.32

Anne Webster

May your twinkle toes make some magic 🌟

$111

Craig Murray

So good Pat and Ilona !! Have a great time while raising money for a great cause !! ❀️

$106.12

Anonymous

Two left feet are good provided your partner has two right feet. Good onya Pat & Ilona. Enjoy the night and keep up the good work.

$106.12

Chadd

Break a leg Pat!

$106.12

Anonymous

$106.12

Anonymous

$106.12

Alison Penfold

Channel your inner Robert Irwin.

$106.12

Michelle Landry

Good luck on the dance floor

$106.12

Susan Mcdonald

Dance like no one is watching

$106.12

Darren Chester

Good luck mate!

$106.12

Louise Grigg

Good luck

$106.12

Matt Moss

It’s a terrific cause mate well done to you.

$106.12

Ross Cadell

$106.12

Tony Cox Lawyers And Conveyancers

Don't under-estimate yourself Paddy. You were always the hottest and most skilled male dancer on the disco floor at St Paul's School dance back in the day !

$106.12

Silvana Summerfield

Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers move over here come Pat and Ilona. Woohoo.

$106.12

Garry & Norma Johnson

Dance well Pat! I’m Left Handed & as a result I have 2 left feet

$106.12

Chris & Mandy Mowle

A great cause & please post the blooper video.

$106.12

Robyn Wyer

Go Pat. Dance for us! Thanks to your lovely wife too. Robyn

$106.12

Complete Being Kinesiology

Dancing shoes on, nerves off - go shine out there Pat & Ilona πŸ•ΊπŸ’ƒ

$106.12

Anonymous

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Alan Conwell

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John Mcguigan

"break a Leg"

$100

Amanda Donald

$100

Caroline Bloomfield Ceramics

Best wishes Pat & Ilona

$54.12

Matt Field

Woohoo.

$54.12

Judy Saul

Enjoy a Fabulous Night Wishing you Both Good Luck

$54.12

Anonymous

Thank you for supporting this worthy cause Pat and Ilona

$54.12

Mick And Kim

Good job Pat and Ilona!

$54.12

Pamela Bryant

Have fun !!

$54.12

Margot Lee

I hope you have had some time to practise and if you paid close attention to Ilona's tuition, you two will blitz them on the dance floor! Good luck and huge appreciation for your support of a worthy cause. ✌️😊

$54.12

Paul & Jeanette Bamford

We could be related Pat, as I have two left feet when it comes to dancing. Regards, Paul & Jeanette

$54.12

Jodi Blackmore

$54.12

Paul & Di Wolf

I have just had my scrap with cancer and now clear! Good timing for me to help others? Wolfie

$50

Brendan Seed

$27.81

Louise Child

Happy Dancing for a Great Cause πŸ’ƒπŸΌπŸ•ΊπŸ»

$27.81

Dean Irving

$11.65

Amanda Ballan

Voltaren - it works! ;)

$11.65

Maureen Elsie Barwick

$10

Lauren Fraser

You are STARS - Thanks Pat & Ilona