February 18th 2004

The American Ireland Fund
Palm Beach 2004 Emerald Isle Dinner Dance

2004 Honoree
Sir Anthony O'Reilly
Chairman Worldwide The Ireland Funds

Our Honoree this year is one of the co-founders of The American Ireland Fund: Sir Anthony O'Reilly, Chairman, Waterford Wedgewoo, Plc. Sir Anthony O'Reilly is widely regarded as one of America's most successful business executives and is recognized for his brilliance and acumen. His long distinguised career at H.J. Heinz Company spanned from 1969 to 2000 when he retired as its Chairman. He is currently Executive-Chairman of Independent News and Media, plc - a world wide media company based in Dublin.

Almost 30 years ago, Sir Anthony O'Reilly along with Daniel M. Rooney, Chairman, Pittsburgh Steelers, had the extraordinary vision to found The American Ireland Fund. Today, The Fund is an international organization, Which has raised $170 million to support programs of peace and reconciliation, arts and culture, education and community development throughout Ireland, North and South.

We are pleased to pay tribute to this extraordinary man and his vision. Joining us on the evening to make the award presentation is our 2003 Honoree, The right Honourable Brian Mulroney, former Prime Minister of Canada

The Board of Directors of The American Ireland Fund and Dinner Co-Chairs Mr and Mrs Howard J. Kessler Cordially invite you to The American Ireland Fund Palm Beach 2004 Emerald Isle Dinner Dance. Wednesday, February 18, 2004. Honoring Sir Anthony O'Reilly, Chairman Worldwide, The Ireland Funds. Award Presenter, The Right HonourableBrian Mulroney, Senior Partner, Ogilvy Renault.

The Breakers, Palm Beach. Cocktail Reception - 7:00pm, Dinner & Dancing - 8:00pm

Black Tie

For information
Call Carla Capone at our Benefit Office at:
212.213.1166 or email: cccevents@aol.com

John Brogan, Brian Burns, Christopher M. "Kip" Condron, Lore Moran Dodge, James F.Higgins, Shiela O'Malley, Thomas C.Quick, Patrick J. Rooney

The American Ireland Fund
2004 Emerald Isle Dinner Dance Committee

Colleen Sullivan Bain, Lee Bierly & Christopher Drake, Eileen & Brian Burns, Barbara & Jim Cleary, George A. Cloutier, Peggy & Kip Condron, Dyanne Connelly Tosi, Jessica & William Craig, Robert B. Crowe, Kevin Curley, Patricia & Francois de Visscher, Lore & John Dodge, Diana & Llwyd Ecclestone, Alfred Fiandaca, Shiela O'Malley & R. Joseph Fuchs, Cynthia & Michael Gibbons, Bart Grenier, Jackie & Jim Higgins, Susan & Jim Keenan, Kay & Fred Krehbiel, Phyllis & Richard Krock, Kay & Peter Lyons, Hillie David Mahoney, Mia & Bob Matthews, Rita M. Moran & William Byrne, Alyce & Robert Morrissey, Mila & Brian Mulroney, Martha O'Brien, Binky & Dick O'Connor, Sandy & Joe O'Connor, Linda & Hugh O'Neill, Shiela Palandjian, James A. Pappas, Thomas C. Quick, Bridget Rooney, Patrick J Rooney sr., Helen & John Sharkey, Lois & Norman Silverman, Gilda & Alfred Slifka, Nassrine & Norman Traverse, Roberta & Stephen Weiner, Axel N. Zdarsky

Tickets

BENEFACTOR PACKAGE $15,000
Ringside Table of 10
Invitation for two to all AIF dinners throughout the U.S.
Special Recognition in the Dinner Program and Connect Magazine
Two invitations to weekend activities including The Irish Georgian Society event

FOUNDER PACKAGE $10,000
Prime table of 10
Invitation for two to all AIF dinners throughout the U.S.
Special Recognition in the Dinner Program
Two invitations to weekend activities including The Irish Georgian Society event

PATRON PACKAGE $5.000
Select table of 10
Invitation for two to all AIF dinners throughout the U.S.
Special Recognition in the Dinner Program
Invitations to all weekend activities

INDIVIDUAL TICKETS $500
One ticket to the dinner