b"THE AMERICAN IREL AND FUND | GOLF15th Annual Texas Irish American Cup ChallengeMAY, 2012 TEN AMERICAN AND TEN IRISH TEAMS TEED OFF but the 15th tournament saw the Waterford Crystal CelticHarp won by the American team of Patrick Bolin and the Celtic Shootout won by Don Hanratty and his son Ryan. NFL on Fox sports analyst Daryl Johnston, provided the color commentary for the final four.Special thanks to sponsors Aer Lingus and JetBlue, JamesonWhiskey, Invest Northern Ireland, Shannon Development, Bill Sullivan, Niall O'Connor of Apple, Terry Cross of Chteau de la Ligne, Jim Vincent, the Kennedy brothers, and Susan Morrice of Belize Natural Energy. Special thanks to Co-Chairs Michelle Anderson and Kevin Hanrahan. President & CEO Kieran McLoughlin presented retiring Texas Director Netta Blanchard with the illustrious Bird and Bell Awardin recognition for the outstanding contributions that she has made over the years to The American Ireland Fund.Lou Ann Corboy, Tommy Gallagher, Netta Blanchard, Art Harding, Jim Graham, Pat Bolin, Kevin Hanrahan Ryan Hanratty, Don HanrattySylvia & John Tillotson, Dolores McCall, Cliff MiercortBack row: Kieran McLoughlin, Mike CorboyThe 19th Annual Eithne & Paddy Fitzpatrick Memorial Golf Tournament MAY, 2012 2012 WAS A MILESTONE YEAR FOR JOHN FITZPATRICKS GOLF TOURNAMENT as it eclipsed the$2 million level in fundraising over its 19-year history. The event, held annually in honor of Johns parents, was held at the Sleepy Hollow Country Club in Scarborough, NY. More than 200 guests joined and raised over $350,000 for a variety of great charities. Uponsitting down the dinner guests were greeted in a video recorded by Irish Taoiseach Enda Kenny. The tournament was guest hosted byRyder Cup winner Christy OConnor Jr. This year, the Fund benefitted The American Ireland Fund, and the OHalloran Park Boxing Club. John Fitpatrick, Aine Sheridan, Eithne Scott Lennon, John Fitzpatrick, Fiona & Mick McCarthy Debbie Breslin & Christy OConnor Jr.Christy OConnor Jr., Megan Campbellconnect2012 | 75"