connect 2019 • 83 BOSTON AROUND THE WORLD 1 3 2 4 July, 2018 The Ireland Funds held its ninth annual Irish Night on Cape Cod on the Ocean Terrace at Ocean Edge Resort and Golf Club in Brewster, MA. The Ireland Funds America National Board Director and longtime supporter Joe Corcoran and his family were once again the gracious hosts at their re- sort to over 170 supporters of The Ireland Funds. The setting of the beautiful Ocean Edge Resort and Golf Club, with its panoramic vistas of Cape Cod Bay stretching from Sandwich to Provincetown, provided the perfect setting. The Cape-famous hors d’oeuvres and raw bar of Ocean Edge coupled with Corcoran hospitality made for a special night. In keeping with tradition, the Celebration continued well past sundown. The Ireland Funds’ New England Director and VP of Development Steve Greeley thanked everyone gathered. He spoke about the strong Irish bond shared by those present and The Ireland Funds’ long tradition of nurturing that bond while delivering real support to so many vital Irish non- profit projects. On behalf of Joe Corcoran and his family, Suzanne Corcoran extended a warm welcome and spoke of the long friendship between the Corco- ran family and The Ireland Funds’ family. The event’s Chairs Tom & Gina Flan- nery, Kevin & Rita Gill, and Ed & Jenn Murphy led a hard-charging Committee who delivered a most successful night. Committee Members included: Jack & Trish Brennan, Jay Calnan, Kip & Peggy Condron, Joe Corcoran, John & Kathy Drew, Sean & Cheryl Farley, Ryan & Maura Fitzpatrick, Jay & Linda Hooley, John & Tracee Hynes, Jim & Mary Judge, Paul Kingston, Andrew & Amanda Maher, Tom & Shelly O’Neill, Matt & Margaret Power, Scott & Nancy Powers and Paul & Mary Beth Sandman. Boston Irish Night on Cape Cod 1 Irish Night on Cape Cod Event Committee 2 Joe Corcoran, Mike Corcoran 3 Amanda & Andrew Maher 4 Tyler O'Neill, Haley Brown, Carolyn Jepsen, John Drew, Helene Drew, Katherine & Brian Cingel Photos: Sandie Allen