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Past Events - Photos & Report

    2009

  • "Samhain" An Irish Halloween 2009 >
    The DC Young Leaders gathered on Thursday, October 29th for the First Annual "Samhain: An Irish Halloween" Celebration.

  • The Green Leaves of Summer Celebration 2009 >
    The lobby of the Homer Building, which was so kindly donated by the Northern Ireland Bureau, made for a spectacular venue for the night's festivities.

  •   17th National Gala 2009 >
    The 17th Annual Gala was held under the honorary patronage of An Taoiseach, Brian Cowen, T.D. along with Honorary Chairs; H.E. Michael Collins and Sir Nigel Sheinwald.

  • Inaugural Day Parade Party and Luncheon 2009 >
    The American Ireland Fund hosted an Inaugural Day Parade Party and Luncheon on January 20th to celebrate the Inauguration of our 44th President, Barack Obama

  • 2008

  • DC Young Leaders Capital Christmas 2008 >
    This growing group has had a tremendous response in the DC Area and guests toasted with friends, new and old, to future successes

  • DC Young Leaders Launch 2008 >
    The American Ireland Fund and Orla O'Hanrahan, Deputy Head of Mission, Irish Embassy, recently co-hosted the inaugural celebration of the Washington DC Young Leaders program

  • 16th National Gala 2008 >
    Distinguished Leadership Award was presented to Congressman Edward J. Markey, Congressman Christopher Smith, and Senator Jack Reed.

  • 2002 - 2007

  • 15th National Gala 2007 >
    The Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker, U.S. House of Representatives, was the recipient of The American Ireland Fund Peace Award and Senator Mitch McConnell was the recipient of The American Ireland Fund Leadership Award.

  • 14th National Gala 2006 >
    The Distinguished Leadership Award, Sen. Joseph Biden and Sen. Susan Collins. Jack McDonnell, the recipient of the Irish Peace and Culture Award

  • 13th National Gala 2005 >
    The Distinguished Leadership Award to Senator John McCain. Paul S. Quinn was honored with the Irish Peace and Culture Award.

  • 12th National Gala 2004 >
    The Right Honourable Tony Blair MP was honoured with the Peace Award. The Humanitarian Award was presented to Journalist Mary McGrory.

  • 11th National Gala 2003 >
    Bono, renowned lead singer of U2 was presented him with The American Ireland Fund Humanitarian Award.

  • 10th National Gala 2002 >
    Tommy Thompson, Secretary of Health and Human Services and Congressman Richard E. Neal were presented with the International Leadership Award. The American Ireland Fund Peace Award was made to An Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern.



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