b"AROUND THE WORLD | THE IRELAND FUND OF CANADA1 2 34 5 6St. Patricks Day LuncheonsMARCH,2012 THEST.PATRICKSDAYLUNCHEONSIN2012WEREAHUGE 1 Terry Smith, Jane Noonan, Barry ColumbSUCCESS. The festivities got underway in Toronto and continued in St. Johns and Ottawa. Over 16002 John Tory, John Dunne, Chief Bill Blairpeople toasted St. Patrick in what was for sure the largest and longest St. Patricks Day lunch in the world.3 Basil McRae, Eithne Heffernan, Guests were entertained by traditional Irish music and dance while enjoying some of Canadas and Ross O'Colmain4 John Sandeman, Kim Dailey, Irelands best food, beer, wine and spirits. Proceeds from the luncheons supported projects across CanadaOliver Murrayand throughout Ireland that are focused on preserving Irish culture, strengthening community development 5 Hon. David Onley, Hon. Ray Bassettand supporting peace and reconciliation. A very special thanks to sponsors Diageo, Quinn Pubs, Heart and 6 Debra Kelly-EnnisCrown, Tourism Ireland, Royal Irish Tours, PMA Canada, Corbys, BFL Canada, Sakto, Bank of Montrealand TD Bank.connect2012 | 118"