b"DUBLINARoUND ThE WoRLD 2 3 41 5 6The Ireland Funds Spring GalaAPRIL,2014 275 guests filled the ballroom at the Four Seasons hotel, Dublin for The Ireland Funds Spring Gala. Caitlin Duffy, Director of The Ireland Funds Young Leaderswelcomed all the guests and kicked off the evening by introducing Avril Mchugh, of CPL Resources, and the Chair of this inaugural 2014 event. Avril introduced the Chairman of TheAmerican Ireland Fund, John Fitzpatrick. John spoke about the importance of The IrelandFunds' work and his own personal journey in both business and philanthropy. In his first eventsince becoming the Chair of The Ireland Funds Young Leaders, Alan Foy, took to the stagenext. Alan spoke about his own reasons for getting involved with The Ireland Funds andasked others to take a few minutes to watch The Ireland Funds Promising Ireland Campaignvideo and learn more about the impact made by donors and The Ireland Funds to over 650organizations. Caitlin Duffy wrapped up the speeches by thanking all who made the eventpossible. Kildare village was thanked for their event sponsorship. Guests were also remindedof their unique opportunity to win a diamond from our friends at voltaire Diamonds. Specialthanks to Voltaire Diamonds, Merrion vaults and Kildare Village for these prizes. A specialthank you to event sponsors, IPB insurance, Eversheds, and Kildare Village whose supporthelped make this night such a success.1 Avril McHugh, Siobhan Gallagher, Orla Murray2 Alan Foy3 John Fitzpatrick, Caitlin Duffy4 Thomas Peppard, Brian OConnor5 Dave Quinn, John OMalley 6 Seamus Fahy, John Fitzpatrick, David Walsh 7 Orla Hennessey, Therese OHiggins, Niamh Donagh, Sarah Crowley7connect2014 | 95"