b"ARoUND ThE WoRLD THE AMERICAN IRELAND FUND CANADA1 2 3Toronto St. Patricks Day LunchMARCh, 2014 Over 1,100 people gathered to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Toronto. This event continues to be a 1 Amb. Ray Bassett,2 Oliver Murray,Bill Shawtremendous celebration and a great way to support worthy charities across Canada and throughout the island of 3 Terry Dobbin, Joanne Kearney, Ireland. Rev. Bill Shaw gave a tremendous speech on the importance of staying the course in Northern Ireland. He John Speersthanked the Toronto Irish community for its continued support. Many thanks to sponsors, Diageo Canada, BMo Bankof Montreal, CIBC, Quinn Pubs, Bridgehouse Asset Managers and Norton Rose Fulbright. Thanks also to Board Members John Speers and Terry Dobbin who, together with Joanne Kearny, Co-Chaired the successful event. A number of dignitaries joined this year including The Honourable Jim Flaherty, The Honourable Kellie Leitch, His Excellency Dr. Ray Bassett and The Honourable hazel McCallion. Shortly following the lunch we were very saddenedto learn of the death of Minster Flaherty. He addressed guests with wit and warmth and will be greatly missed.1 2 3Day at the RacesJUNE, 2014 Over 200 people came out for the Ireland Fund of Canada's Annual Day at the Races. The event1 Anne Quinn, Eithne Heffernan, Derek Keaveney, supports the Artist in Residence Program at the University of Toronto and marks the unofficial start of summer. Gretta McNamara, Mary MahoneyJudging the best dressed competition was a challenge! The committee was chaired by Ireland Fund board member 2 Philomena Blake3 Eithne Heffernan, Ken TraceyEithneheffernanandsupportedbyCathy andCono'Connell,ErinCassidy,MauraWalsh,LorraineMorley, Anne Looney, Kitty Freely, Brian o'Leary, Kevin gallagher and Linda Armstrong. Thanks to sponsors gFx Partners,Bridgehouse Asset Management, President's Choice Financial, Aer Lingus and St. Michael's College at the Univer-sity of Toronto.connect2014 | 102"