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The Taoiseach Rings the Closing Bell : Sept 15, 2005
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Ireland’s Prime Minister, An Taoiseach Bertie Ahern,
rang the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange on
Thursday, September 15, and then addressed a gathering
of American Ireland Fund supporters and donors. The events
were organized jointly by The Fund and The Exchange.
Before proceeding to the Bell Podium the Taoiseach, accompanied
by AIF Chairman Loretta Brennan Glucksman and NYSE Chairman Marshall Carter walked the floor of the Exchange. He was
welcomed warmly, indeed at times applauded, and especially
so at the positions of major Irish companies including
Bank of Ireland and Elan.
Having rung the bell, the Taoiseach addressed a packed
gathering of American Ireland Fund supporters. He spoke
of the incredible work The Fund has supported across Ireland for the last thirty years. He said that The Fund’s
work was as critical as ever and he urged supporters to
maintain their generosity. In response, AIF Chairman Loretta Brennan Glucksman and Board Member Bob McCann, spoke of
how consistently the Taoiseach had supported The Fund around the world. They both characterized this event as a great
expression of Irish American friendship.
The Taoiseach mingled and posed for photographs with
the guests, including many of our Young Leaders.
Photos
1. Kieran McLoughlin, Bob McCann, Loretta Brennan
Glucksman, Marshall Carter, Taoiseach, Tim O’Connor
(Consul-General of Ireland), Una Claffey, Special
Advisor to the Taoiseach, Al Smith
2. Young Leaders and Taoiseach: Caitlin McCormick,
Kathleen Tuohy, Barbara Kelly Scafidi, Kaitlyn Cafferky, Tara
McCabe, Phil Purcell Jr., Kathy Phillips, Kevin Murray,
An Taoiseach, Rob Fox, Sean Carey, Maureen Gillespie,
Pat Fitzpatrick, Kieran McLoughlin, Sean Gaffey,
Maureen Hurley, Susie Keeling, Sarah Regan
3.
An Taoiseach and Al Smith walking through NYSE followed
by Marshall Carter (Chairman NYSE), Loretta Brennan
Glucksman
4.
Marshall Carter, Taoiseach, Loretta Glucksman and Al Smith pointing up at the podium
5. An Taoiseach ringing the bell
6. Loretta Brennan Glucksman speaking in Luncheon club
7. An Taoiseach speaking in Luncheon club
8. An Taoiseach smiles during his speech
9. Bob McCann speaking in Luncheon Club
10. Kate Picco, Loretta Glucksman, An Taoiseach, Maureen Gillespie
11. Marshall Carter, An Toaiseach, Kieran McLoughlin
12. Loretta Glucksman, An Taoiseach, Maureen Gillespie, Bob McCann
13. John Fitzpatrick, An Taoiseach and Kiernan McLoughlin
14. An Taoiseach with guests
15. Kathleen Tuohy, An Taoiseach, Barbara Kelly Scafidi, Kathy Phillips
16. An Taoiseach and C. Hayden
17. Bob and Maeve Cunningham and AnTaoiseach
18. An Taoiseach with Rob Sullivan
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