Paul Kelly, Founder of Console,
Honored by Ireland Funds at Home and Abroad : 23 April 2008

Dublin, Ireland – At a reception held by The Ireland Funds and hosted by Sotheby’s, the Core Giving Circle presented the proceeds of their third annual fundraiser to Mr. Paul Kelly, founder of CONSOLE. The monies raised will contribute to the provision of a comprehensive child psychotherapy service for children and young people bereaved through suicide.

Founded in 2004, the Core Giving Circle is made up of twenty friends, family and business associates who seek to change others lives for the better by raising awareness of and providing funding to a range of worthwhile causes. Facilitated by The Ireland Funds, they have raised in excess of $255,000 for Irish led projects.

Monaco
At the event, The Ireland Fund of Monaco announced that its third biennial Princess Grace Humanitarian Award will be awarded to Mr. Kelly. The Ireland Fund of Monaco, under the High Patronage of His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco, makes the award every other year, and the presentation is made by Prince Albert II at the organization’s Gala event which, this year, will be held in Monaco in October. Named for the late Princess Grace, the award was established by the Ireland Fund of Monaco to commemorate the lifetime of humanitarian work done by her and to celebrate her Irish heritage.

"We are thrilled to be able to salute the outstanding work of CONSOLE," says Dr. MaryCarroll Sullivan, Executive Director of the Ireland Fund of Monaco. “We consider Mr. Kelly to be a hero, and the impact of his work and the benefits from it are felt all over Ireland. By selecting him for this award, the Ireland Fund of Monaco adds our support and encouragement to those who have already recognized the wonderful and important work he has established and does so well.”

CONSOLE
Established in 2002 by families that had experienced the grief of losing a loved one through suicide. It offers professional support services to those bereaved through suicide while promoting positive mental health within the community.

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Photos
1. Guests enjoying the fascinating review of Irish art by Sotheby’s Senior Director Mr. Grant Ford
2. Mr. & Mrs Conor Smith, Mr. Hugo MacNeill, Chairman, The Ireland Funds
3. Sr. Margaret Joyce DC, Ms. Margaret Tierney, Mr. Andrew Garvey, Mr. Sean McCarthy
4. Board Members Mr. David Duffy & Mr. Hugo MacNeill
5. Ms. Claire Smith, Hilary Lemass & Christine Lemass
6. Ms. Caitriona Fottrell, Mr. Sean Coughlin, Ms. Frances Feeney
7. Ms. Grainne Weber, Ms. Jenny Markey
8. Richard Fitzsimons and Friends
9. Mr. John Curren & Ms. Anne Fitzgerald
10. Standing room only
11. Mr. Conor Fottrell & Ms. Niamh Sheerin
12. Ms. Kelly McGowan, Mr. Vincent McCarthy, Ms. Caroline Sweeney
13. Ms. Aileen Connell, Ms. Margaret Penny, Ms. Mary-Claire Markey