b'ConnectManaging Editor / Feature Writer The Worldwide Ireland Funds are an Rachel Alabiso, editor@irlfunds.orginternationalphilanthropicnetwork operatingin12countriesthathasContributing Editorsraisedover$450millionforworthyJordan Campbell, Caitriona Fottrell, Kieran McLoughlin, Tom OLearycausesinIrelandandIrishcausesaroundtheworld.Itisthelargest Art Direction / Designnetwork of friends of Ireland dedicatedHania Khuri-Trapper, Khuri Design, www.khuridesign.comto supporting programs of peace andreconciliation, arts and culture, educa-Advertising Managertionandcommunitydevelopment.Rachel AlabisoFounded in 1976, The Worldwide IrelandAll inquiries should be sent to advertising@irlfunds.orgFundshavebenefitedover1,200 organizations.Allfundsraisedare Print Managementcontributed by private philanthropistsLori Kraemerat no cost to the taxpayer and repre-sent a net contribution to Irish charities.Lead Project PhotographerAengus McMahonPhotographersRachel Alabiso Marty KatzMichael MustacchiCasey Atkins Jim Kennedy Caitlyn MylerFelix Broede Elaine Lee Mike NagleFergus BurnettRoseann LeFevour Con OConnellDonna Campbell Tony McElhiney Dee OrganLucien Capehart Seamus McGarry Rebecca RapkinsAmy Ellis Aengus McMahon John SheehanLeon Farrell Malcolm McNally Decca SimonSasha Gitin John McShanePatrick TullyMark Griffin Photography Laura Miller Can TrkyilmazJim Higgins Sean Moore Andrew WalshOn the Cover Kaapo Kamu Marjorie Muldowney Ed Wright ImagesForalmosttwodecadesLorettaBrennanGlucksman has served as Chairman of TheAmericanIrelandFund.Withextraordinary For copies of The American Ireland Funds audited accounts, grace and generosity she has led the organi-zation to new milestones, also serving as go to www.theirelandfunds.org or contact us at 1-800-IRL-FUND. Chairman of thePromising Ireland Campaign.We welcome your comments about The American Ireland Fund andWith her role concluding at the end of 2013,The Ireland Funds pause to celebrate and Connect magazine. Please send all correspondence to the Editor.thank Loretta for her vision, compassion, andbelief in Ireland. For a full tribute see page 12.(photo: Aengus McMahon) Our deepest appreciation to the staff of The Ireland Funds fortheir ongoing assistance with Connectmagazine.connect2013 | 4'