b"AROUND THE WORLD |DUBLIN12 3 4 5Young Leaders St. Patrick's Celebration 2012MARCH,2012 THEIRELANDYOUNGLEADERSGATHEREDFORTHEIRFIRST1 Young Leader Steering Committee with Shane Horgan; ANNUAL ST. PATRICKS CELEBRATION OVERLOOKING DUBLIN AT THE GRAVITY Back row: Darren Ryan, John Crimmins, BAR IN THE GUINNESS STOREHOUSE. A vibrant crowd of over 140 guests enjoyed an evening Richard Huggard, Shane Horgan, Seamus Carey, Alan Foy, of music and entertainment all while raising money to support thePromising Ireland Campaign. HonoreeGerard Ryan; Front: Erica Roseingrave, Brian ODriscoll was unfortunately struck down with an illness on the night and could not attend but ShaneCaitlin Duffy, Caitriona Fottrell2 Berni Hosty, Gary McSharryHorgan graciously stepped in to accept The Inaugural Spirit of Ireland Award in Brians honor. Shane 3 Emma Malone, Carmel Kelly4 Shane Horgan, Kyle McMahonengaged the crowd as he spoke on the importance of leadership. Entertainment was supplied by 5 Comedian Barry MurphyComedian Barry Murphy, of Apres Match who provided endless laughs. Delorentos, an up and cominglocal band, played songs from their latest album, Little Sparks. Special thanks to lead sponsor, MasonHayes & Curran and event sponsor Prospectus Consulting whose generosity made this event possible.Thanks also to Diageo Ireland and the Guinness Storehouse who enabled the use of such an iconic location. The award presented to Brian O'Driscoll was a hand crafted wood carving of the island of Irelanddesigned and crafted by Kyle McMahon, NFTEs Youth Entrepreneur of the Year 2011. NFTE is an organization that has received support through The Ireland Funds grant round. The award represented ofthe great work of young people assisted by both NFTE and The Ireland Funds.connect2012 | 108"