Toronto Emerald Ball : October 28th 2006

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It was an enchanted evening at the Granite Club for all of the guests of the 24th Annual Emerald Ball. The celebrities and dignitaries celebrated The Ireland Fund of Canada’s commitment to peace and reconciliation, and the community of those who want to preserve Irish heritage in Canada and Ireland.

Ambassador Declan Kelly & Mrs. Anne Kelly, British Consulat General Nicholas Armour, Toronto Police Chief William Blair & Mrs. Susan Blair, Honourary Chair of the Winegeese Society Ted Murphy & Mrs. Garry Murphy, City TV Anchor Gord Martineau & Mrs. Sharon Martineau and John McDermott added elegance to the evening. We were honoured to be captivated by the wonderful voice of John McDermott when he did an impromptu performance of “Danny Boy”.

Once again this year, Gord Martineau did a wonderful job as Master of Ceremonies. He also lead an exciting and fast paced Live Auction which had winning bids on Chateau de La ligne, courtesy of Ted Murphy; the Emerald Ball Emerald Pendant, courtesy of Williams Distinctive Gems; a week stay in Ireland, courtesy of Tourism Ireland and the beautiful painting “Bog Mountain”, courtesy of Irish artist Patrick Walshe.

Thank you to Pillar Sponsor Guinness / Diageo Canada; and Evening Sponsors; Shorcan Brokers Limited, Scotia Bank, President Choice Financial, Jameson Irish Whiskey, Corby Distilleries and Colliers International.

Heartfelt gratitude to Linda Armstrong, Chair Emerald Ball Committee, who inspired and lead a hard working Committee to bring an enchanted Emerald Ball to life and to all of the guests who attended.


Photo Index
1. Ambassador Declan Kelly & Anne Kelly, Carmel Orr, IFOC Executive Director and Susan Storey, IFOC Chair
2. The Emerald Ball Emerald courtesy of William Distinctive Gems
3. Lynn and John Daily, Linda Armstrong, Chair Emerald Ball and Philip Armstrong, IFOC Director
4. Colleen Moorhead & Danny McCarthy, CIBC and Susan Storey, IFOC Chair
5. British Consulate General, Nicholas Armour and Toronto Police Chief William Blair
6. Doodie Cahill, Honorary Consulate of Ireland for Alberta and Sheila O’Gorman IFOC Director
7. Alison Metcalfe, Tourism Ireland; Live Auction Sponsor & Brian Metcalfe
8. Jeanne O’Brien & Frank O’Brien, Norman Hill Realty
9. John McDermott
10. Triona & John Kearney, IFOC Director and daughter Joanne
11. Master of Ceremonies Gord Martineau, Anchor City TV and the Goggin-Caroll Irish Dancers
12. Carolyn Richardson, IFOC Event Coordinator
13. Emerald Ball Volunteers, Eileen Power, Nuala O’Donnell and Jennifer O’Donnell
14. Ciaran & Carmel Orr, IFOC Executive Director, Susan Storey IFOC Chair and James Magee, Shorcan Brokers Limited; Entertainment Sponsor
15. Ted Murphy, Honorary Chair Winegeese Society
16. Sean Dunne, Ice River Springs, Peter Sweeney, J.J. Barnicke and Ed Dunphy, Volunteer
17. Sherry Bourne, Carolyn Richardson, IFOC Event Coordinator, Sean Bourne, Emerald Ball Committee Member and Erin Cassidy, Volunteer