b'AROUND THE WORLDTHEAMERICANIRELANDFUND PALM BEACH1 2 34 5 67 825thAnnualPalmBeachEmeraldDinnerDanceFEBRUARY, 2015The American Ireland Funds 25th Annual Palm Beach Emerald Dinner Dance took place at1Kieran McLoughlin, The Breakers and drew nearly 200 friends and supporters. Michele Kessler, Hillie Mahoney and Thomas C. Quick,Michele & Howard Kessler2Kip & Peggy Condronserved as the Honorary Chairmen of the event. The American Ireland Fund paid tribute to National Board Director3Amb. Anne Anderson, Lore Dodge and her husband John. Lores involvement with the Fund dates back to 1997, she has played an integralJohn Fitzpatrick, Franke Lowe4Tom Quick, Lore Dodge,role in helping ensure the success of annual Palm Beach Emerald Isle Dinner Dance. Kieran McLoughlin, PresidentBrian Mulroney, John Fitzpatrick& CEO, The Worldwide Ireland Funds, welcomed the guests and thanked them for their support and generosity. 5Craig & Maureen Sullivan6Pepper & Michael JacksonChairman John Fitzpatrickfollowed with a welcome and update about his first year as AIF Chairman, and 7Sheila OMalley, Amb.introduced Tom Quick, National Director, who had enlisted the service of his good friend, The Right Honorable Brian Anne Anderson8Circle Dining Room at BreakersMulroney, to do the honor of recognizing the Dodges for their personal, professional and philanthropic accomplishments.After the auction, guests were entertained by violinist Gregory Harrington. The gala evening drew guests that included Paul Gleeson, the Consul General Of Ireland in Atlanta, Ambassador Anne Anderson, Lesley & Bart Grenier, Peggy &Mike McGrath, Pat Cook and Robert Nederlander, Talbott Maxey, Kit Pannill, and Kelly & Joe Rooney.connect2015 | 80'