b"ArOunD THe WOrLD THE AMERICAN IRELAND FUND neW YOrK 1 2 3Gaelic Players Association Annual Dinner GalanOvemBer, 2013 Over 300 guests joined gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) legends and current stars at the 1 Guest, Adrian Jones, Guest2 Hugh Gordon, Michael Higgins, new York Athletic Club to raise a toast to the GAA hurling and football seasons in Ireland and raise support for theDavid Fitzgeraldgrowing gaelic players Association (GPA). The evening honored two friends of the GPA including Ciaran murray, 3 Dessie FarrellCEO of iCOn plc and niall ODowd, Founder of irish America magazine, the irish voicenewspaper and irishcentral.com.The night supported the services provided by the GPA including health and financial support to current and formerGAA players.1 2 3New York Young Leaders Celtic ChristmasDeCemBer, 2013 Over 150 members and supporters of the New York chapter of The American Ireland Fund1 Kathryn and Jason O'ConnorNew York Young Leaders gathered at morans Chelsea for to celebrate a record year of fundraising for the Promising 2 Bernadette McCabe Kelly, Joe Tully3 GuestsIreland Campaign. National Director of the Young Leaders pat Tully welcomed the Young Leaders and spoke about thegreat work they have done in New York and around the world. The Young Leaders toasted Bernadette mcCabe Kellyas the New York Young Leader of the Year. Bernadette was surrounded by friends and family including her sister andAIF Board Director, Tara mcCabe. Bernadette thanked all of those who attended and spoke about the rewards of giving back. Special thanks to our sponsors for the evening: Blue Ocean Brokerage and Jason OConnor as well asJameson irish Whiskey, Tavern 29 and our friends John malone and James Higgins photography.connect2014 | 70"