b'1 2 34 5 6New York Young Leaders St. Patricks Celebration 1 John Huddy of Fox 5 MARCH, 2012 THE NEW YORK YOUNG LEADERS HELD THEIR ANNUAL SIGNA-interviews Honoree Kevin Brennan andTURE FUNDRAISER FOR OVER 600 GUESTS AT CAPITALE. After a performance by theLoretta Brennan GlucksmanSmith School of Dance, the thundering pipes and drums of the NYPDs Emerald Society welcomed the2 Dean Thomas, Joe Tully, Mary Beth GlaccumChairman of The American Ireland Fund, Loretta Brennan Glucksman, who introduced the event Co-Chairs3 Siobhan Conroy, Eoin Conroy, Aisling Garvey,Mary Beth Glaccum, Dean Thomas and Joe Tully. NYC Council Speaker, Christine Quinn introduced theAlan Quinlan, guest4 The Pipes and Drums ofJameson Irish Spirit Award winner, Kevin Brennan. Kevin gave an inspired acceptance speech about histhe NYPD Emerald Societyfight for survival after a near fatal gun-shot wound to the head that he suffered while trying to apprehend5 Christine Quinn, Loretta Brennan Glucksman, Kevin a murder suspect. He talked about Irish family values, and the deep roots of the Irish in the NYPD. TheBrennan, Patrick Caulfield, Joe Tully, Mary Beth McLean Avenue Band performed 2 incredible sets, mixed in with the DJ play of Tim Sommers AKAGlaccum, Dean Thomas6 Croine OHalloran,Onelove. The star-studded live auction consisted of a GAA VIP Football final experience in Dublin putAnn Murtagh, Pat Tully, Jennifer Blum, Lisa Kearns together by GAA Legend, Dessie Farrell and Aer Lingus. That package was followed by New York Knickscenter Jared Jeffries offering premium tickets to an upcoming Knicks game, signed memorabilia from histeammates and dinner with Jared himself after the game. The auction was completed with an appearanceby Irish Rugby legend Alan Quinlan, who took the stage and offered a meet and greet with himself at the Young Leaders Ireland / England 6 Nations Rugby match party on St. Patricks Day. connect2012 | 85'