b'TEXAS THEAMERICANIRELANDFUND AROUND THE WORLD 1 2 3DallasBennettEstatePartyHonoringIrishGolfersSponsorsMAY, 2015Gracious hosts June and Archie Bennett welcomed people to their stunning castle home in Dallas. A private presentation was made by Tommy Gallagher and the Irish golfers to June and Archie in appreciation for the generosity which the Bennetts continue to show the Irish contingent annually. June Bennett received a yellow orchid set in a stunning silver ice bucket vase, while Archie gladly accepted a magnum of 2010 Silver Oak Napa Valley cabernet, signed by David Duncan, president of Silver Oaks, an outstanding WineGeese vineyard. As committed members of The American Ireland Fund WineGeese Society, theBennetts expressed particularly great pleasure in this gift. The evenings special guests included Caroline Rose Hunt, Robert Brackbill, Vicki and Dulany Howland, John and Chris McKay, Pat and Jay Trungale, and Bobbie Sue and Dr. Phil Williams.1Archie Bennett, Caroline Rose Hunt, Tommy Gallagher, Robert Brackbill2Caitriona Ryan, Shari Anwar, June Bennett, Archie Bennett3Chris McKay, John McKay, DJ Carey, Mikie Carey, Vicki Howland, Dulany Howland1 2DallasGolfTommyGallagherChairmansDinnerMAY, 2015Former Dallas Golf Chairmen joined with this years 2015 Irish golfers to celebrate at the Dallas Crescent Club. For the 18th consecutive year, Tommy Gallagher hosted and sponsored this dinner for both Golf Committee members and visiting golfers from Ireland. 2015 Chairman Brian Casey reminded all present that Tommy Gallaghers support of the coveted Texas Irish American Cup goes well beyond this most enjoyable annual dinner. Brian Casey thanked Tommy for the fundamental role he played in conceiving and launching the tournament 18 years ago. While it was a time for remembering the illustrious history of the Texas tournament, the room was filled with many new faces as well. Irish guest Dessie Farrell, Chief Executive of the Gaelic PlayersAssociation, expressed thanks to all for the warm welcome and spoke of the new friendships and connections.1Brian Casey, Tommy Gallagher2Simon Maisey, Archie Bennett, Tommy Gallagher,Nick Gallagherconnect2015| 91'