b'AROUND THE WORLDDUBLIN1 2 3TheIrelandFundsYoungLeadersBBQAUGUST, 2014On the eve of the Croke Park Classicthe American football college match taking place1Sophie Deegan, Ellen Morley2Jennifer Carroll-MacNeill, between Penn State and the University of Central Florida, over 175 friends and supporters gathered at the Erica Sheehan, Christine HeffernanLansdowne Rugby Club for an All-American Style BBQ. Guests enjoyed drinks courtesy of sponsorsJameson3Patricia McLoughlin, Barry Crushell, Guest, and Corona and also enjoyed the Hagen-Dazs freezer of ice cream courtesy of General Mills. Back by popu- Patrick Kieltylar demand was the Bucking Bronco. Guests tested their strength as they battled for the top prize of a NEXUS Smartphone and a 3 month contract from Blueface Mobile. Caitlin Duffy, Director of the Young Leaders thanked the crowd for all their support and also thanked the event committee for all their hard work, especially Richie Huggard the committee chairman. It was great to see representatives from Belong To, Fighting Words andCitywise, some of the programs that The Ireland Funds have funded. Thanks to Kodaline, for donating VIP tickets and to the GPA for donating All Ireland Hurling Tickets. 1 2 3TheIrelandFundsYoungLeadersChristmasReceptionDECEMBER, 2014The Ireland Funds Young Leaders gathered to kick off the Christmas season at the 1Caitriona Fottrell, Alan Foy, US Ambassadors Residence in Phoenix Park. This year was extra special as they were welcomed by new US Ambassador OMalley, Sonia OSullivan, Caitlin Duffy, Ambassador Kevin OMalley and his wife, Dena. Guests included the Faherty Family representing MusicMark PollockGeneration Laois and Irish Olympian Sonia OSullivan. Ambassador OMalley welcomed guests and spoke2The Blueface team enjoying the eveningthe great work of the Young Leaders program. Caitlin Duffy, Director of the Young Leaders, thanked the3Music GenerationtheAmbassador and all those in attendance. The highlight of the evening came when Alan Foy, Chairman of theFaherty familyYoung Leaders introduced Mark Pollock, the first blind man to reach the South Pole and the Spirit of Ireland recipient for 2014. Marks speech highlighted the power of endurance and positivity. connect2015 | 90'