b"NEWSThe Croke Park ClassicPenn State University vs. University of FloridaIreland Funds founder, former US Ambassador to Ireland and Chairman of the PittsburghSteelers, Dan Rooney, joined Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) Director General PraicDuffy on the pitch in Beaver Stadium, Pennsylvania in September, 2013 to officially launchthe Croke Park Classic. The two teams will play each other in their 2014 Season openerin Croke Park in Dublin on the 30th August 2014.Duffy announced to the almost 100,000strong audience of Penn State and UCF fans that the winner of the Croke Park Classicwould be presented with the Dan Rooney Trophy, named in honour of Rooney.A keyplayer in the GAAs redevelopment plans for Dublins Croke Park in the early nineties,Dan Rooney is both a passionate fan of Gaelic Games and has been a big supporter ofthe GAA over the last fifty years. For more information please contact Rachel Alabiso atralabiso@irlfunds.org Loretta Brennan Glucksman Named Chairman of the University of Limerick FoundationLoretta Brennan Glucksman, Chairman Emeritus of The American Ireland Fund has beennamed the new Chairman of the University of Limerick Foundation. The University of Limerick Foundation supports the University of Limerick and provides national and internationalleadershipandfundingfortheUniversity'sadvancement.Speaking about the announcement, David Cronin, Chief Executive of the University of LimerickFoundation said: Loretta is a shining light in global philanthropy and we are honouredthat she will lead the UL Foundation as Chair.She and her late husband, Lew, have always been a hugely important part of the UL success story and we really look forwardto having Lorettas guidance in the coming years.Three From The Ireland Funds Receive Irelands Presidential AwardIreland Funds co-founder, former US Ambassador to Ireland and Chairman of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Dan Rooney; Rodney Walsh, Chairman of The Ireland Fund of NewZealand and Seamus McGarry a Founding Trustee of The Ireland Fund of Great Britainwere honored as 2013 Presidential Distinguished Service Award recipients for IrishAbroad. In all, ten recipients received the honor presented by Ireland's President MichaelD. Higgins. All of these people have rendered distinguished service to our nation andhelped to build our reputation around the globe, said Tnaiste and Minister for ForeignAffairs & Trade, Eamon Gilmore T.D. Their contribution is immeasurable. The Award,which was established following the 2011 Global Irish Economic Forum, is presented toIrish citizens or those of Irish descent who live outside of the Island of Ireland.Photo: Dept. of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Ireland connect2014 | 106"