b'TheAmericanIrelandFundGOLFTheNewJerseyGolfClassicSEPTEMBER, 2014Over 100 golfers joined us on the stunning links at Bayonne Golf Club to enjoy the most successful New Jersey Classic yet, while raising money for the Promising Ireland Campaign at our 12th annual NJ Golf Classic. After play on the course, The Worldwide Ireland Funds President and CEO Kieran McLoughlin welcomed guests and introduced Paul Finnegan from the New York Irish Center who spoke about the great work done in support of the Forgotten Irish, funded by the generosity of our donors and he encouraged people to come visit the Irish Center in Queens.EventChair Patrick Leahy thankedthe golfers and pre-senting sponsors.Then,Board Director, Michael Higgins was presented with a unique award, made out of ancient Irish bogwood. Michael gave a speech and thanked his friends and those who came out to support him and the work of The American Ireland Fund.Special thanks to the 12thannual NJ Golf Committee and presenting sponsors: Delta, Fidelity Title and Joe Cassin. Also special thanks to BMW; Penske Automotive and BMW of Tenafly, NJ and our event Patron, Bob McCann, CEO, UBS.Jeremiah Harrington, Joe Quinlan, Tom Kennedy Sr.Honoree Michael Higgins with Golf Chair PatrickThe 12th annual NJ Golf Committee along with Paul and Tom Kennedy Jr. Leahy and Kieran McLoughlin Finnegan of the New York Irish Centerconnect2015 | 54'