b'GREAT BRITAINAROUND THE WORLD 1 2 34 5 67 8TheIrelandFundofGreatBritainWinterBall1 Guests OCTOBER, 2014 Over 300 guests gathered for The Ireland Fund of Great Britains Annual Winter Ball at The 2Ambassador Mulhall,Landmark London Hotel. The Winter Ball honored two outstanding men for their contribution to Irish cultural life in Great Cillian Murphy, Dermot Murnaghan Britain. Cillian Murphy was recognized for his contribution through the arts and Niall Quinn for his contribution through 3John Fitzpatrick sport. Sky News reporter Dermot Murnaghan, was the MC for the evening and did a brilliant job interviewing both of the 4Niall Quinn,Cillian Murphy, awardees about their work experiences as Irish men living in London, the work of The Ireland Funds, and whats next Dermot Murnaghan,for them. The Winter Ball was chaired by Padraig Brennan and Brian McGlennon and was supported by an outstanding Brian McGlennon5Ruairi Conneely,event committee. The Worldwide Ireland Funds President and CEO Kieran McLoughlin, captured the attention of the Kieran McLoughlin, room as he kicked off the evenings proceedings. A healthy mix of wit and substance reminded the audience that their Seamus McGarry6Cillian Murphypresence at the Ball is vital to The Ireland Funds and the work they continue to do, worldwide. Representatives from 7Members of the IFGBthe chosen charities on the night, Mind Yourself and The Aisling Project spoke movingly and passionately about the Mizen to Malin cycle8Caitriona OFlaherty,challenges their organizations face on a daily basis. This was followed by auctioneer for the evening former Irish Rugby Thomas Heeney andinternational Fergus Slattery inviting the audience to pledge donations to these worthy charities. With the formalities Laura Farringtonover, it was time for dancing to the sound of The Westside Syncopators. In true Irish style, the celebrations lasted well into the wee small hours.connect2015 | 95'