On 25 September, our donors and supporters gathered in Killik & Co’s historic Music Room for a drinks reception co-hosted by The Ireland Funds Great Britain (IFGB) and The Royal Irish Academy of Music (RIAM).
IFGB Interim Director Catherina Casey opened the evening, introducing The Ireland Funds and its relationship with RIAM through philanthropy and the arts.
RIAM Director, Deborah Kelleher then gave a brief overview of the history of the Academy and its exciting redevelopment plans before introducing opera star and RIAM alumnus, Anna Devin. Anna then performed four beautiful pieces accompanied by Deborah on the piano.