ards borough council in northern ireland , which will merge with its neighbouring authority next week .
staff feasted on roast turkey and potatoes cooked in duck fat before moving to the dance floor at the party , which was adorned with almost £ 500 worth of balloons and christmas crackers .
the christmas party -lrb- file picture -rrb- is the first the council has hosted in recent years , and will be their last as the authority no longer exists after a merger with its neighbour that