b'Honorary Degrees were conferred upon three pillarsof The American IrelandFunds leadershipLoretta Brennan GlucksmanCHAIRMAN OF THE AMERICAN IRELAND FUND Distinguished US philanthropist Loretta Brennan Glucksman received the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws, (LLD) in July, 2013 from the University of Ulster in recognitionofherservicestopeaceandreconciliationinIrelandandNorthernIreland.In November2012,shereceivedaPresidentialDistinguishedServiceAwardfor Irish Abroad in recognition of her outstanding contribution to Ireland and the Irish community overseas.Ambassador Dan RooneyCO-FOUNDER OF THE AMERICAN IRELAND FUND Distinguished US diplomat and former US Ambassador to Ireland, Daniel M Rooney received the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws, (LLD) in July, 2013 from the Universityof Ulster, in recognition of his services to peace and reconciliation across the island ofIreland. He is the recipient of The American Ireland Funds Lifetime Achievement Award,and is an honorary CBE in recognition of his contribution to the Irish peace process.During the Troubles, Dan Rooney worked with political leaders such as John Hume andDavidTrimbletobridgethedivideandpromoteunderstandingandtolerance. He founded an annual prize for Irish Literature in 1987, and co-founded the Ireland Institution of Pittsburgh.John FitzpatrickCHAIRMAN-ELECT OF THE AMERICAN IRELAND FUND John was honored in June, 2013 by Dublin City University. As a successful businessmanand pioneering philanthropist, he is widely recognized for his committed work with TheIreland Funds. As President and CEO of the Fitzpatrick Hotel Group, he oversees therunning of two hotels in New York and has celebrated 21 years in business in the city.In 2008, John received an OBE in recognition of his contribution to the peace processin Northern Ireland.connect2013 | 53'