b"ARoUND ThE WoRLD THE AMERICAN IRELAND FUND NEW yoRK1 2 34 5New York Young Leaders St. Patrick's Celebration MARCh, 2014 Over 600 friends and supporters of The American Ireland Fund gathered for their annual St. Patrickscelebration at Capitale on The Bowery in Manhattan. Led by Young Leader event Co-Chairs, Jennifer Barry,PatrickMcEvoy and Ann Murtagh, the committee met their fundraising goal for The Worldwide Ireland Funds'Promising Ireland Campaign to assist Irish charities. The ballroom was filled with the sounds of the NyPD Emerald Society Pipesand Drums, led by NYPD Captain Rob gault. Supporters were greeted by National Director of the Young Leaders, PatTully, who thanked the sponsors and presented event Co-Chair Jennifer Barry, who introduced Irelands Minister for Social Protection, T.D. Joan Burton. Minister Burton spoke about the importance of The American Ireland Funds workon the ground in Ireland. Co-Chair Patrick McEvoy then introduced his friend and honoree, MBTA Officer Richard Donohue, who was gravely wounded in a gunfight while trying to apprehend those responsible for the Boston Marathonattacks. Officer Donohues courage made him the perfect recipient of the Dylan Smith Community Service Award. The 6award is named after another great Irish-American hero, Dylan Smith, who saved six people from drowning during thepeak of Superstorm Sandy. Dylans mother and other family members were on hand to witness Officer Donohue receivethe award in his honor. Co-Chair Ann Murtagh introduced the second honoree, Ken Casey, lead singer of The DropkickMurphys,. Ken thanked the supporters and talked about being new to the world of philanthropy through his foundationThe Claddagh Fundwhich had donated $10,000 to a project supported by The Ireland Funds: The Belvedere youth Clubin Dublin., Ken was given the Jameson Irish Spirit Award. Later in the evening the party continued at Tavern 29, anothersponsor on the evening. Special thanks to all of our sponsors including Jameson, Pernod Ricard, PWC, Cannacord genuity, Blue ocean Brokerage, Kennedy Computer Consulting, Stone St Tavern, Tavern 29, Sixpoint, oxford global,Farrell Limousine, the gaelic Players Association and Dublin young Leader, Dessie Farrell as well as Aer Lingus.1 Jennifer Barry, Ken Casey, 4 Ken Casey performing with Joan Burton, Patrick McEvoy,The NarrowbacksRichard Donohue, Ann Murtagh 5 Guests2 Patrick McEvoy 6 Jennifer Barry and Ann Murtagh3 Patrick Kerins, Richard Donohue, Conor Wynneconnect2014 | 70"