b'AROUND THE WORLD |DUBLIN1 2 3The Ireland Fund Young Leaders All American Style Tailgate AUGUST, 2012 Over 180 Young Leaders gathered at the Lansdowne Rugby Club on the eve of the 1 The Young Leader Steering Committee with the Emerald Classic, for an All American Style Tailgate. The Irish Young Leaders took advantage of the rare Dublin Thunder Cheerleaders 2 Alan Foy and his Blueface summer weather to fire up the barbecue and hang some bunting to welcome guests from across the US. colleagues 3 Shane Naughton, Lansdowne Rugby Club was the ideal venue with Aviva Stadium as the backdrop and Dublin Thunder, a Patrick Tully, and local cheerleading troop, welcomed the guests with Go Navy & Go Notre Dame cheers!Guests enjoyed Ciaran Naughton toast with Jameson sponsored a reception courtesy of Jameson, Heineken & El Comandante. Special thanks to corporate sponsors, cocktailsMason Hayes & Curran and Blueface. Not only did their support allow for such a great evening but theyalso suited guests up with footballs and Navy/Notre Dame caps.1 2 3Young Leaders support Kids In the Kitchen 2012OCTOBER, 2012 40 Young Leaders gathered for a night of cooking and fun at Dublins Cooks Academyin support of Kids In the Kitchen. After some pre-cooking cocktails and a team quiz to test their culinary 1 Lauren Allen, Melissa Mardelli2 Richard Huggard, Orla Murray prowess, they rolled up their sleeves and cooked a 3 course meal. While the Young Leaders enjoyed fruits 3 All Our Young Leader Chefsof their culinary labour, Victoria Mackechnie, of Kids in the Kitchen, spoke about how she teaches childrenthe practical skills they need to make healthy meals, and how that work would not be possible if not for thefunding they have received through The Ireland Funds. The Young Leaders not only had a chance to gainsome insight into the skills and lessons the children experience through Victorias programme, they alsolearned more about a programme The Ireland Funds are proud to support.connect 2013 | 86'