Washington DC Young Leaders Young Leaders Capital Christmas : 12.9.08

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The DC Young Leaders of The American Ireland Fund gathered for their First Annual Capital Christmas Celebration on Tuesday, December 9th.  This growing group has had a tremendous response in the DC Area and guests toasted with friends, new and old, to future successes. 

The Fairmont in Washington provided the perfect backdrop with its twinkling Christmas Garden.  Partygoers had the opportunity to participate in the raffle with prizes such as a personalized inscription in former President Clinton’s book Giving, a Giffords’ Ice Cream & Candy Basket and Washington Capitals Tickets.  A door prize of fine Belleek Irish China ornaments was also offered.  Irish Christmas music set the tone early on, but once the Christmas spirit overtook the crowd it was straight to the dance floor.

Over150 Friends of Ireland gathered to mingle and learn more about The Ireland Funds and Kieran McLoughlin, President & CEO of The American Ireland Fund, shared the mission of the Fund and the importance of the Young Leaders’ support.  Megan Farrell from the Washington-Ireland Fund joined the night and highlighted her appreciation for the integral support the Fund has provided their six-month program of personal and professional development that brings outstanding university students from Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland to Washington, DC for a summer internships and leadership training.

It was a festive evening with energy and excitement provided the perfect opportunity to celebrate the season and kick off the planning fora significant Spring Event.

Thank you to everybody for helping launch the AIF Young Leaders in DC these past months, here’s to 2009 and building on agreat start!

If you would like to become involved, please contact
Susan O'Neill
E - susan@oneillevent.com

As a member, you will enjoy entrée to exclusive AIF events throughout the year, including the DC Dinner Gala, and New York and Boston Young Leader events.

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1 – Guests
2 – Christine Fabrizio, John Gaine and Guests
3 – Paul Quinn, AIF Board Member and Kieran McLoughlin, President & CEO of AIF, celebrate the involvement of the next generation of DC Irish Leaders
4 – Kieran McLoughlin welcomes and addresses the crowd
5 – Megan Farrell, Washington-Ireland Program, describes AIF’s impact
6 – John Gaine escorts ladies to begin the dancing
7 - Connor Murphy, Christina Kelleher, Aoife McGarry, Finnuala Kelleher and David Knoll toast the season
8 – Kristin Leary and Lorraine Corcoran
9 – Brendan Martin entertains
10 – Maureen Gillespie and Erin O’Malley
11 – Megan Lucey is thrilled to win the door prize
12 – John & Gillian Mullins are excited about Giffords
13 – Raffle Winner
14 – Dean Thomas, Liz Morrison and Reilly O'Connor