connect 2019 • 72 YOUNG LEADERS SOCIETY NEW YORK New York Young Leaders Summer in the City New York Young Leaders Celtic Christmas Celebration JULY, 2018 The New York Young Leaders gathered for their annual summer fundraiser, Summer in The City. The event took place at Haven Rooftop at the Sanctuary Hotel and was attended by Young Leaders and friends of The Ireland Funds, including many new faces. Cliona Doyle, Direc- tor of the Young Leaders and Special Projects, welcomed guests and thanked them for coming and supporting the work of The Ireland Funds. Pat Tully, Vice President of Development, then conducted an energetic live auction which included an owner’s experience with West Point Thoroughbreds and an upcoming trip to The Ireland Funds Monaco Weekend Celebration in October. It was a terrific opportunity to enjoy a summer evening while learning more about the work of The Ireland Funds. Special thanks to event sponsors; Delta Airlines, West Point Thoroughbreds, Jameson and AnyExcuse. DECEMBER, 2018 The New York Young Leaders gathered for their annual Celtic Christmas tradition at Cromptons Ale House in Chelsea to celebrate a great year and recognize our New York Young Leader of the Year, Sinead Faughnan. As guests arrived, they en- joyed some great Irish music by the Basket House Band. Director of Young Leaders and Special Projects, Cliona Doyle welcomed guests. She thanked those gathered for another successful year for the New York Young Leaders and spoke of the 2019 plans including the 2019 St. Patrick’s Day event which will be Co-Chaired by Conor McCoy, Patrick Murphy and Allison Kehoe. 2017 Young Leader of the Year, Dan Flynn introduced 2018 New York Young Leader of the Year, Sinead Faughnan. Dan spoke of Sinead’s Irish family and her commitment to The Ireland Funds throughout 2018, making her a truly deserving honoree. Pat Tully then led a spirited live auction which included tickets to Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, a VIP Evening to see the New York Rangers and a trip to Ireland. Special thanks to AnyExcuse and Jameson as the evening’s sponsors. 1 Kristina Conley, Ian Casey, Kerri Rauchbauch, Kaylee Conley 2 Shannon O’Connor, Kaitlin O’Riely, Mary O’Connor, Megan O’Connor 3 Guest, Amy Coghlan, Niall McArdle, Barry Field Photos: James Higgins 1 Helen Comerford, Sinead Faughnan, Ann Murtagh, Suzanne O’Sullivan 2 Ashely & Dan Healy, Sinead Faughnan, Stephen Faughnan 3 Sinead Faughnan, John Fitzpatrick Photos: James Higgins 1 1 2 2 3 3