b'AROUND THE WORLDTHEAMERICANIRELANDFUND BOSTON1 23 4 5BostonYoungLeadersSt.PatricksCelebrationMARCH, 2015 Over 500 Young Leaders and supporters gathered for The American Ireland Fund Boston Young Leaders St. Patricks Celebration. The Boston Harbor Hotels stunning Wharf Room, with its 180 degree views of Boston Harbor, provided a first-class setting. Back by popular demand, the upbeat music of Bostons popular Irish band, Devri set the mood for the evening. The 2015 event was Co-Chaired by Shannon Murphy McAllister of JP Morgan, AJ Gerritson of 451 Marketing, Mike Lynch of Standish, Matt Gaughan of Nutter McClennen and Colleen Carney of State Street Global Advisors. Tnaiste Joan Burton, the Deputy Prime Minister of Ireland, provided the evenings highlight as she spoke of the momentum of the Irish economic recov-ery and Irelands appreciation of the work of The American Ireland Fund. A terrific auction helped the Committee exceed its event goal and make this one of the most successful Young Leader events in Boston Young Leader history. The event raised significant support for The American Ireland Funds work across the island of Ireland and its Promising Ireland Campaign to assist Irish charities. Special thanks to Benefactor Sponsors: Bank of America Merrill Lynch, The Carney Family Foundation, State Street and Synergy Investments. 61Beth Watters, Matt Gaughan, Colin Watters2Guests of Suffolk Construction3Mary Kate Lapham, Bill Scannell4Julie Quinn, Andrea Murphy5Beth Whipple, Ryan Chamberlain6Doug McEaney, Chelsea Farrellconnect2015 | 84'