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O U R H I S T O R Y The American Ireland Fund is part of The Worldwide Ireland Funds an international philanthropic network operating in 12 countries that has raised over 500 million for worthy causes in Ireland and Irish causes around the world. IT IS THE LARGEST NETWORK OF FRIENDS OF IRELAND DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING PROGRAMS OF PEACE AND RECONCILIATION ARTS AND CULTURE EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. Founded in 1976 The Worldwide Ireland Funds have beneted over 3000 organizations. Funds raised are contributed by private sources individuals corporations and foundations. In 1976 Dan Rooney owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers football team and the former U.S. Ambassador to Ireland along with fellow Pittsburgh-based businessman Sir Anthony OReilly created what was then The Ireland Fund. The Ireland Fund and the American Irish Foundation founded by Irish President Eamonn De Valera and U.S. President John F. Kennedy merged at a White House ceremony on St. Patricks Day 1987 to form what is today THE AMERICAN IRELAND FUND. On the cover Clock Tower Dublin - photo Hob Spillane