b'TEXASTHEAMERICANIRELANDFUND AROUND THE WORLD 1 2 3HoustonWelcomeReceptionforTexasConsulGeneralAdrianFarrell1Hon. John Kane, Liza OConnor, OCTOBER, 201450 guests welcomed Irelands first-ever Texas Consul General, Adrian Farrell, to a reception at Consul General Adrian Farrell. the landmark Houston Petroleum Club. The luncheon was sponsored by John B. Kane, Irelands Honorary Consul in 2David F. OKeefe, Consul General Adrian Farrell Houston, National Board Director of The American Ireland Fund and Texas Regional Advisory Board Chairman. Honorary 3Celia ORegan-Ryan, Consul Kane introduced Consul General Farrell who thanked the guests for making him feel so at home in Texas since Bernard Ryan, Pauline Ward,Dr. Denis Headon his arrival. Consul General Farrell expressed his deep appreciation for the support of The American Ireland Fund and for being a loyal and supportive friend to Ireland for almost 40 years. Honorary Consul Kane concluded by presenting Consul General Farrell with a commissioned series of 7 striking panels which provided an overview of the history of the Irish in Texas.These pieces, commissioned by John Kane and created by David F. OKeefe, trace the Irish influence throughout East Texas, Galveston, The Valley, Houston, North Central Texas, San Antonio and West Texas.1 2 3DallasWelcomeReceptionforTexasConsulGeneralAdrianFarrell1Davey Devlin, Darren Heffernan, NOVEMBER, 2014Supporters of The American Ireland Fund gave a warm welcome to Irelands Texas ConsulHon. John Kane, Consul GeneralGeneral, Adrian Farrell in Dallas. AIF National Board Director, Mike Corboy was present to welcome the new Consul Adrian Farrell, Mike Hegarty, Eddie Geraghty General, as were Texas Regional Advisory Board members Davey Devlin and Kevin Hanrahan. Liza OConnor of The 2Hon. John Kane American Ireland Fund greeted the guests and introduced the host John B. Kane, Irelands Honorary Consul in Houston. 3Consul General Adrian Farrell, Mike Corboy, Michael Fitzpatrick Consul General Farrell spoke of Irelands reasons for investing in Texas and for opening a Consulate in Texas. He cited the regions shared concentration on high tech industries and a creative, can-do attitude evident in both areas. He closed with an expression of sincere thanks to The American Ireland Funds steadfast support during Irelands recent economic crisis. connect2015 | 87'