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On Thursday November 16th 2006, The American Ireland Fund celebrated it's 25th Anniversary Boston Gala. The evening raised $2 million with 1000 guests in attendance. The Gala was co-chaired by longtime AIF supporters, Jack Connors, Ted Kelly, Anne Finucane, Jack Manning, Tom O'Neill, Pat Purcell & Bob Reynolds. The focus of the proceeds raised this year will build an integrated school in Northern Ireland, Rowallane Integrated College.

The 25th year ushered in a new era for Boston with guests on the evening being treated to a 'Moveable Feast' created by several of Ireland's most dynamic chef's. Derry Clarke (L'Ecrivain), Ed Cooney (The Merrion), Paul Flynn (The Tannery) and Temple Garner (Town Bar & Grill) brought to Boston the very best of Irish Cuisine.

Educating and Integrating
Currently, only 6% of Catholic and Protestant children are educated together in Northern Ireland. The American Ireland Fund seeks to provide opportunity to the next generation through our Educating and Integrating program. Rowallane Integrated College (a high school) located in County Down will be the only integrated high school in this area where there are currently three integrated primary schools.

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Photo Index

1. The Grand Ballroom
2. Robert Reynolds, Jack Manning, Mike Sheehan, Thomas O'Neill & Patrick Purcell
3. Bridget Hester, Boston Regional Director with the chefs
4. Tony Cordon, Paul & Denny Quinn
5. James & Lauren Lipscomb and Caroline & Joseph Leto
6. Joe O'Donnell, Mike Barnicle & Paul Cellucci
7. Jack Connors and Gloria Larson
8. Sarah & Laura Hearn
9. Jeannie Devine & Allison Birmingham
10. Mr & Mrs.Peter Palandjian
11. Connie Hubbell & Don Lowery
12. David & Meredith McNally, Kate Hester and Julie Brenninkmeyer
13. Karen Kaplan and Kevin & Anne Phelan
14. John & Diddy Cullinane and Natalie Jacobson & Bob Fitzgerald
15. Leslie King & Bridget Hester
16. Bob Crowe & Brent Finnegan
17. Tom Healey, Don Chifaro, Karen Kuzminskas, Monica Healey, Terry Connell, Margot Connell
18. Paul & Patty Sheerin
19. Ronan Tynan
20. Terry Connell, Caitlin Crowe, Elizabeth & John Carroll