b"AROUND THE WORLD | CANADA1 2 3 4Young Leaders Summer Party AUGUST, 2012 The first annual Young Leaders Summer Party brought together close to 200 people to1 Jane Noonan, Mark Dunnynetwork, share a drink with friends and enjoy some Irish craic. Toronto has become home to a large number 2 Lucy O'Connor, Claire O'Keefeof young Irish over the past three years. The event was a great way for supporters to meet others from Ire- 3 Mark Dunny, land and connect with established business leaders. The night was a success and will become part of The Steven Pedlow, Mary Ellen Flynn, Ireland Fund of Canadas annual event schedule. Guests were entertained by traditional musicians in the early Julie McKenna4 Anne McGetrick, part of the evening and danced to the OMortelys until the wee hours. A very special thank you to, Sorcha Alice GibsonClifford, Mark Dunny, Anne McGetrick, Julie McKenna, Lucy OConnor, Claire OKeefe and Seamus Tynan.1 2 3 4Blas NOVEMBER, 2012 The second annual Blas evening was an intimate event celebrating Irish culture, 1 Jane Noonan, Minister Jim Flaherty, style and taste. Acclaimed author Roddy Doyle was the evenings special guest and supporters wereRoddy Doyle, Minister Kellie Leitchcaptivated as Roddy spoke about his writing style, what motivated him to become an author and where 2 John Speers, he gets the inspiration for his work. Guests were then treated to a reading of Animals from RoddysOliver Murray3 Robert Kearns, collection of short stories, Bull Fighting. The night was tremendously successful with proceeds benefiting Lily Clune4 Jayne Shackleford, Fighting Words in Dublin and the 174 Trust in Belfast. A special thank you to the volunteers who organized Roddy Doyle, Cathy Murphy, the event, Dermot Muir, Rodney Hill, Joanne Kearney, Steven Pedlow and Cathy Murphy. Michael Ramageconnect 2013 | 100"