b'THEWORLDWIDEIRELANDFUNDSDAY ONE WEDNESDAY 2TheopeningeveningonWednesdaywasheldatDromquinna Manor in Kenmare. Supporters from around1the globe who had arrived in Kerry made their way to the beautiful lakeside space where they were welcomed by President & CEO of The Worldwide Ireland Funds.The relaxed evening was a chance to gather together in anticipation of the full days ahead. Dick Spring, for-mer Tnaiste and longtime friend of The Ireland Funds who hails from Kerry, took the podium and shared many of the special aspects of the area for those who werevisiting for the first time. A highlight of the evening was a moving performance by Zena Donnelly, a young singer who had participated in the programs of Cinemagic, an Ireland Funds-supported initiative. 34 5connect2015 | 51'