Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 48 Page 49 Page 50 Page 51 Page 52 Page 53 Page 54 Page 55 Page 56 Page 57 Page 58 Page 59 Page 60 Page 61 Page 62 Page 63 Page 64 Page 65 Page 66 Page 67 Page 68 Page 69 Page 70 Page 71 Page 72 Page 73 Page 74 Page 75 Page 76 Page 77 Page 78 Page 79 Page 80 Page 81 Page 82 Page 83 Page 84 Page 85 Page 86 Page 87 Page 88 Page 89 Page 90 Page 91 Page 92 Page 93 Page 94 Page 95 Page 96 Page 97 Page 98 Page 99 Page 100 Page 101 Page 102 Page 103 Page 104 Page 105 Page 106 Page 107 Page 108connect 2017 • 70 around the world Washington D.C. January, 2017 Supporters from across the United States participated in The Ireland Funds’ Inauguration and Parade Celebration commemorating the beginning of the Trump administration. This event followed in the Ireland Funds’ tradition of gathering to mark the Inauguration of a new administration established with the Inauguration of George W. Bush in 2001 and Barack Obama in 2009. Guests gathered in the magnificent rotunda of the Ronald Reagan Building overlooking Pennsylvania Avenue. They enjoyed the excitement of the parade and their vantage point as it passed by the cel- ebration’s venue. Viewing continued with proceedings from the Capitol including the President taking the oath of office. In their remarks, Chairman John Fitzpatrick and Worldwide President and CEO Kieran McLoughlin, spoke of how important it was to mark this historic day. It was an opportunity to witness the smooth and peaceful transfer of power and in doing so, work to ensure that the needs and potential of Ireland were placed on the radar of the new Administration. Guests included support- ers and Young Leaders from across the United States as well as representatives of the Irish Embassy and the Northern Ireland Bureau. The Ireland Funds were delighted to welcome Congress- man Mark Meadows and Congressman John Katko and their families. The Ireland Funds Inauguration Day Event 1 4 2 5 3 1 Susan Davis, John Fitzpatrick, Carissa Gaine, Megan Molloy, Kieran McLoughlin 2 John Fitzpatrick, Cong. Mark Meadows 3 Cong. John Katko, Kieran McLoughlin 4 Guests 5 John Fitzpatrick, Dennis Lucey