b'AROUND THE WORLD SINGAPORE1 2 34 5 6TheEmeraldBallTheEnchantedForestNOVEMBER, 2014 Over 300 friends and supporters of The Singapore Ireland Fund gathered at the prestigious1Denise Phua, St. Regis Hotel to enjoy another Emerald Ballthe annual major fundraising event in The Singapore Ireland Funds cal- Ambassador Geoffrey Keating, Dr. Stanley Quekendar. The theme of this years Ball was The Enchanted Forest and the ballroom and tables were suitably decorated2Guestswith plenty of greenery and a profusion of butterflies. The selected charity for 2014 was the Autism Resource Centre3Jane Keating, Kieran McLoughlin(Singapore ARC) which, under the direction of President Denise Phua, is planning to develop a dedicated art studio for4Kathy Lim-Sheehy, young adults with autism. Funds raised at the Ball will be donated to ARC to allow for the setting up and equipping ofEmily De Bruijckere, Georgiana Verdonkthis fine project and will be matched 1:1 by Singapore Government funding. The generosity of the local Singapore and5Crystal Lim-Leahy, Irish community was well reflected in the many supporters and sponsors who contributed monies directly or donatedMonthida McCoole6Colin MacDonalditems for inclusion in the live and silent auctions which made a significant contribution to the financial success of the evening. Special guests included the new Irish Ambassador to Singapore Geoffrey Keating and his lovely wife Jane;Denise Phua who, along with her work for ARC, is also Mayor of Central District, Singapore and her husband Roland Tay; The Worldwide Ireland Funds President & CEO Kieran McLoughlin; The Singapore Ireland Fund Chairman Dr. Stanley Quek and his wife Be Be.connect2015 | 106'