The American Ireland Fund - Dallas : Golf 2002

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The 2002 Thomas J Tierney Irish American Cup Invitational

The fifth Annual American Ireland Fund Golf Tournament took place last May at The Northwood Golf Club in Dallas.

Tommy Gallagher and Paddy Shanahan led the Irish team, hoping to retain the Waterford Crystal Harp that they had won for the past two years.

Unfortunately for them Tom Corcoran’s Felcor Team carried the day for Texas.

This was a very significant tournament as its fundraising focus was the Special Olympics World Games 2003, taking place June 2003 in Dublin.

Thanks to the hard work of Co-chairmen John and Joe Tillotson and new Texas Board member Don Hanratty, a significant sum was realized from the festive four days.

Highlights of the long weekend were the traditional Bennett party once again replete with Elvis’s and a surprise appearance by Marilyn Monroe.

A tremendous day was spent at the McNamara retreat on Cedar Creek Lake. Director of Special Olympics Texas, Margaret Larsen attended the Annual Dinner with Special Olympian Herbert Ellis who gave an emotional presentation.

Photo Index

1 The 2002 Thomas J Tierney Irish American Cup Invitational

2 John Tillotson, Chair, with wife Sylvia & Michael Fingleton at the Bennett Party

3 Don & Jane Hanratty with piper

4 John Grimes, Joe Tillotson, Noreen Tierney, Kevin Roach & Don Hanratty

5 The Tillotson Team

6 Winners of the 2002 Thomas J Tierney Irish American Cup Invitational

7 Opening of the Tournament

8 June Bennett with Kevin & Brinda Curley

9 June Bennett with Irish golfer Eamonn Creegan

10 Sylvia Tillotson & Edmund Doyle Kelley

11 Brian Kennedy, John Cantrell, Paddy Shanahan & John Kennedy

12 John & Eileen Grimes with Michael Fingleton at the Pool Party

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