b"NEW yoRK THE AMERICAN IRELAND FUND ARoUND ThE WoRLD New York Gallery Circle Event: Of Mice and Men 1 Shaun Kelly, Natalie Kelly, Mary Kelly APRIL, 2014 The Gallery Circle along with the Irish Arts Center (IAC), gathered at the historic Longacre Theater2 Loretta Brennan Glucksman, for An Irish Night on Broadway with Chris oDowd who was starring in the stage revival of John Steinbecks classicChris O'Dowd3 Ann Murtagh, Conor Hourican,novella of Mice and Men. It was a special performance as earlier that day, Chris ODowd was recognized for his workErin Fitzsimmons, Sara Manfroby receiving a Best Actor Tony nomination for his leading role as Lennie Small in the classic tale.Following the sold-out performance, the supporters gathered for a cocktail reception at the glass house Tavern around the cornerfrom the Longacre Theater. Chris ODowd joined the reception for an intimate meet and greet with American IrelandFund supporters.Chris happily took pictures and signed autographs and addressed the group with his signaturehumor and Irish wit. After hearing from Young Leader Pauline Turley & watching a video about the campaign to establish a new home for the Irish Arts Center, Chris spoke about the importance of building the new IAC in New Yorkso that we will have a place where future generations will learn and cherish the great gift of the Irish arts for years tocome. Special thanks to Chris Reilly at Glass House Tavern and Pauline Turley, Aidan Connolly, Nik Quaife and Maura greaney of the Irish Arts Center1 23co 20 | 71connnneecctt201143 | 71"