b'AROUND THE WORLDTHEAMERICANIRELANDFUND NEW YORK1 2 34 56 7NewYorkYoungLeadersSt.PatricksCelebrationMARCH, 2015Over 600 friends and supporters joined the New York Young Leaders at their annual St. Patricks Celebration1Honorees Patrick Quinn, in the stunning Cipriani space at 25 Broadway. Guests were greeted with a welcome cocktail by presenting sponsor JamesonJennifer Quinn and Dean Winters2MUNDYIrish Whiskey and the smooth sounds of the Xavier High School Blue Night Jazz Band. National Director of the Young Leaders3Dean Winters Pat Tully welcomed the guests and introduced the main act for the night, MUNDY. Pat then welcomed event Co-Chair Kelly4Dean Winters, Suzanne Denihan, Jennifer Quinn, Pat Quinn, Jones to the podium to introduce the recipient of The Dylan Smith Community Service Award, Pat Quinn. Kelly highlighted theMichaela Tevlin, Kelly Jones, success of the ALS Ice Bucket challenge that Pat Co-Created with Pete Frates. Pat, who himself is bravely fighting ALS, wasPatrick Farrell5Kieran McLoughlin, Dean Winters, escorted by his wife Jennifer. Next was event Co-Chair Suzanne Denihan who introduced the second Dylan Smith CommunityMichaela Tevlin, Pat Quinn,Service honorees, The Tevlin Family. The Tevlin Family was represented by Brendans 18 year old sister, Michaela, who spokeJohn Fitzpatrick6Kelly Jones and friendsabout her late brother Brendans legacy and the campaign the family has started at Seton Hall to have the athletic field where7UN-NI Mentorship Program class Brendan played lacrosse at Seton Hall Prep, renamed in his honor. Event Co-Chair, Patrick Farrell introduced the Jamesonof 2015 with Young Leader and committee member, Irish Spirit Award honoree Dean Winters, star of the CBS hit cop dramedy Battle Creek. Pat spoke about Deans long careerTherese OHigginsfrom HBOs OZ, to his iconic Allstate campaign where he is the personification of the word mayhem. A spirited live auction included ringside seats to Limericks own Andy Lees championship defense fight at The Barclays Center. After the auction, the dancing continued when DJ Johnny Katch took over the partys last hour. Guests then went to Route 66 Smokehouse for the after party, sponsored by our friend Ronan Downs. Special thanks to our sponsors: Jameson Irish Whiskey, Blue Ocean Brokerage, Farrell Limousine, Aer Lingus, McGargles Irish Brewery and Permal. 2015 | 70connect'