b'TheIrishArtsCenterisatthecenterofcross-fertilization of Irish and American talent in makingthis collaboration happen. Paul Brady, Irish singer-songwriter I am very proud of the work the Irish Arts Center isdoing to enrich the cultural tapestry of our country. President Bill ClintonThe good reputation of Ireland and Irish culture inthe United States is due in no small measure to thecommitmentandprofessionalismoforganizationssuchastheIrishArtsCenter. Uachtarin(President) Michael D. HigginsSpirit of Ireland recipients: American Ireland Fund Liam Neeson, Gala co-chair withSpirit of Ireland Special guest Bono, Gala co-chair Liam Neeson,Spirit of IrelandBoard Director John Duy and Jimmy Fallon Awardrecipient and American Ireland Fund Board AwardrecipientandChairmanofTheAmericanIreland2012Director Dolores McCall FundLoretta Brennan Glucksman, Gala co-chair Gabriel Byrne2011 2008 connect 2013 | 29'