b"1 2 3Sydney Young Leaders Christmas Drinks1 Siobhan Tuite, Jane andDECEMBER, 2012 The Australian Ireland Fund Young Leaders wrapped up the year with their ChristmasGeorgina Dwyer 2 Brendan Sheehan,Celebration for 100 guests at the spectacular Opera Bar. Thanks to Bruce Solomon and the Opera Bar for allRonan MacSweeney, Kerry Morrison their wonderful support. The event gave The Australian Ireland Fund Young Leaders and their guests the 3 Will Beaurepaire,opportunity to catch up and network, celebrate the Christmas season and discuss the calendar of eventsRory Lonergan, Brendan Maddenfor 2013. A special thanks to Australian Ireland Fund Young Ambassadors Sophie Curran, Clare Foley, Bren-dan Sheehan, Fiona Tuite, David Lally, Kerry Morrison, Chris Gilroy, David Creaven, Dermot McCann, LauraQuinn, Fund Director Peter Ryan and Executive Director Teresa Keating.NEWSJohn O'Neill AO takes over as Chair of The Australian Ireland FundJOHN O'NEILL AOis the former Managing Director & CEO of the Australian RugbyUnion. He was the inaugural Chair of Events NSW from 2007 2009.He became Chairmanof the Echo Entertainment Group in June 2012. John is pleased to be taking over the helm of the Fund at this time of great need. The economic climate in Ireland is very challenging and there is a real opportunity for the Irish Diaspora to come together to support the various communities in need in Ireland.connect 2013 | 99"