b'AROUND THE WORLD | THE AMERICAN IRELAND FUND | SAN DIEGO1 2 34 5 61 Gail King, Julie Mayer,San Diego Young Leaders Celebrate St. Patricks DayJim Mulvihill, Shannon Mulvihill, Jill Walsh, Gene Walsh2 Maryann Castronovo,MARCH, 2012 SAN DIEGO YOUNG LEADERS AND THEIR FRIENDS GATHERED ATJaime LunaisBARFLY IN LA JOLLA, to celebrate St. Patricks Day. Molly Eldredge, Julie Mayer, Gail King, John3 guests4 guestsLynch and Bianca Puopolo helped plan the event, and Daniel Mulvihill, Torrey Pines Bank, John Lynch,5 Julie Mayer, Jeanine Sahadi, Ellen Ahern Ellen Ahern and Marianne McDonald were table patrons. Many thanks to raffle prize donors, Hornblower6 Irish step dancersCruise and Events, Julie Mayer, Donovans Fine Seafood and The Grand Del Mar.The group gatheredto hear AmbassadorCollins on the stateof IrelandSan Diego Leadership Forum with Ambassador Michael CollinsMAY 2012 Hosted at the headquarters at the Union Tribune by the newspapers investor, John Lynch, the San Diego chapter welcomedIrelands Ambassador to the US, H.E. Michael Collins, to the city, accompanied by his wife Marie and Irelands Consul General, Gerry Staunton.The Ambassador provided an in-depth analysis of Irelands current circumstances. He said Ireland would be the comeback kid of Westernnations and was trading its way back to prosperity. President & CEO of The Worldwide Ireland Funds Kieran McLoughlin said that the response of the Fund to Irelands challenges was itsPromising Ireland Campaign and he reported on its progress. John Lynch and fellowAIF director, Dan Mulvihill reaffirmed the commitment of the San Diego chapter to assisting Ireland at this time. The event included a tour ofthe Union Tribune premises and music provided by Mike Reidy and brothers, Noel and Bill Hall.connect2012 | 79'