The American Ireland Fund - Dallas : Events : Golf 2004

The 2004 Thomas J Tierney Irish American Cup Invitational

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Dear Friends of The American Ireland Fund,

Welcome to the 7th annual Thomas Tierney Irish American Cup Challenge. Each year this event affords us another opportunity to demonstrate our support of The American Ireland Fund.

In keeping with the Fund's commitment to peace and reconciliation projects in Ireland, this year's event will benefit Scouting Ireland in their continuing efforts to afford the youth of both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland with opportunities to meet and share common interests and experiences in a safe and nurturing atmosphere. In 2004, for the first time in history, the previously separate Roman Catholic and Protestant scouting groups joined together to make one organization. Their efforts have resulted in the establishment of Ireland's Peace and Reconciliation Youth Activity Center at Castle Saunderson, located on the border between Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland. A portion of the monies raised from our golf tournament will support the Castle Saunderson Youth Project. Another portion of the proceeds from our tournament will be used to send a group of Eagle Scouts from the North Texas area to Castle Saunderson during the summer of 2004.

I would like to thank Eamonn Lynch, CEO of Scouting Ireland / Castle Saunderson, for serving as the Honorary Chairman of this year's event. I would like to thank Martin Burbridge, Chief Scout of Scouting Ireland, and Dr. James Brooks, National Council Representative, and Raul Aguilar, Executive Board Member, Circle 10 Council of The Boy Scouts of America, for participating in and representing their respective scouting organizations at this event.

This tournament and the activities associated with it would not have been possible without the outstanding dedication and hard work of this year's committee, and the generous support of our sponsors and tournament participants.

I appreciate the opportunity of serving as chairman of this year's tournament and hope each of you will continue to support The American Ireland Fund so its valuable work can be continued.

Michael P. Geary
Chairman
Thomas Tierney Irish American Cup Challenge 2004

Photo Index

1. Adam Daly, Martin Burbridge, John McIlroy, and Eamonn Cregan

2. Steve McHugh, Archie Bennett, Chris Flood, and Chuck Burton

3. The winning team of Paul Zito and Jim Cahill

4. members of the women's committee: Maureen Kelly, Page Tucker, Carol Geary, Susan Donovan, and Dorothy Campbell (wearing Scouting Ireland scarves provided by Mary Farrell and Martin Burbridge)

5. Scott Griffith, Tom Ferguson, Bob Elliott, Archie Bennett, and Steve McHugh

6. presentation of the trophy by 2004 golf chairman Michael Geary, Luanne Tierney, and various members of the Tom Tierney family to American team

7. guest , Janice Knebl, Tom Fairchild and guest

8. Bill Pollock, Bernie DiFiore, Tom Marquez, and John Strauss

9. Michael Geary, Joe Geary, Jim Porter, and Daniel Taylor

10. Winning American team: Mark Livingstone, Paul Zito, John McHale, Jim Cahill, and Johnny Mansour

11. Nick Gallagher, John Fitzpatrick, John Kennedy, and John Cantrell

12. Brian Kennedy, Luanne Tierney, Noreen Tierney, and John Kennedy

13. guests at the event

14. Crowd watching the final hole from the veranda of Northwood Country Club

15. Doug Kramp, Michael Tierney, Preston Berry, & Joe Lynch

16. guest, Joel Eastman, guest, and guest

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