The American Ireland Fund - New York : Events : 2006

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration : 3.15.2006

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On Wednesday, March 15th, the New York Young Leaders hosted their annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at the New York Athletic Club. The evening was the biggest, brightest, most successful Young Leaders event yet – attracting a sold-out crowd of over 450 and raising $190,000 in support of projects of Irish causes and interests, including Sesame Street Northern Ireland, Belvedere Youth Club, Barretstown, Playing for Peace and The National Institute for the Study of Learning Difficulties at Trinity College.

Headed by committee co-chairs Chris Doherty, Tara McCabe and Kevin Murray, the evening was a true celebration of Ireland. Honoree Frank McCourt delighted the crowd with an impassioned speech and received the inaugural “New York Young Leaders Irish Spirit” Award. The Unforgettable Fire, New York’s top U2 tribute band (complete with a Bono look-alike!) rocked the house, and guests also enjoyed a sneak preview tasting of Michael Collins Irish Whiskey, a new ultra-premium Irish whiskey. Adding to the excitement, the evening included a dramatic live auction for a trip for two to The Ryder Cup in Ireland (September 2006).

The St. Patrick’s Day 2006 Celebration reflected the infectious dynamism and energy that has come to define the New York Young Leaders – a remarkable group of vibrant, dedicated Irish and Irish-Americans inspired by Ireland and fueled by the energy of New York City.

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1. Kathy Breheny, John Madden, Amanda Skinner, Suzanne French

2. Kevin Murray, Tim O’Connor, Consul-General of Ireland, Frank McCourt, Tara McCabe

3. 2006 Co-Chairs – Chris Doherty, Tara McCabe, Kevin Murray

4. Frank and Ellen McCourt

5. Matt Harblin, Lisa Lynch, Keira Reich, Andrew Lynch, Natasha Austin, Art Gorman, Devon Broderick, Melissa Bevilacqua

6. The Siege of Ennis

7. The crowd rocks to “The Unforgettable Fire”

8. Guests with “Bono” and Elmo

9. Christine Costelloe: Riverdance!

10. "Bono"

11. Mairead Kenny, Patrick Harney, Lisa Griffin, Corey Loverme and Kate Holleran

12. Live auction winner for a trip to the Ryder Cup 2006
- Phil Purcell Jr.

13. Kieran McLoughlin, Sean Gaffey, Kathleen Ryan, Sarah McLoughlin

14. Kieran McLoughlin, Loretta Brennan Glucksman, Chairman, The American Ireland Fund, Kevin Murray, Tim O’Connor, Consul General of Ireland, Frank McCourt, Tara McCabe, Ellen McCourt, Chris Doherty

15. Hilary Patterson, Kevin Abernethy and guest

16. Aengus and Dana Miller, John McCormack

17. Kieran McLoughlin and Maureen Gillespie,
The American Ireland Fund

18. Spinning!

19. Kaitlyn Cafferky, Pat Fitzpatrick, Kathleen Ryan, Phil Purcell Jr.

20. Fiona Tuite, Devon Broderick, Bob Cunningham and guests

21. The party in full swing

22. Mike Brewster and Natalie Riessen

23. Guests enjoying themselves

24. Dawn Marie Heinrich and Kathleen Tuohy

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