The 2005 Thomas J Tierney Irish American Cup Invitational

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Message from the Committee Chair
Welcome to the 8th 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 continues its support of Scouting Ireland in their ongoing 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 their 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 the Republic of Ireland. A portion of the monies raised from our golf tournament will support the Castle Saunderson Youth Project. In 2004, Eagle Scouts from the North Texas area visited Ireland. In 2005, a group of Irish scouts will visit the Texas area in this newly formed exchange between the organizations.

I would like to thank Eamonn Lynch, CEO of Scouting Ireland / Castle Saunderson, 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 American and Irish 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.

Thomas M. McCarthy
Chairman, Thomas Tierney Irish American Cup Challenge 2005