The American Ireland Fund will host its San Francisco Gala Dinner on Friday evening, March 7, 2014 in the Grand Ballroom of the iconic St. Francis Hotel in Union Square, San Francisco. As the focal point of the evening, The American Ireland Fund will recognize Limerick-born John Hartnett, founder and President of the Irish Technology Leadership Group (ITLG) and Silicon Valley Global Partners (SVG Partners) for his distinguished service to Ireland with The American Ireland Fund Distinguished Leadership Award.