On Thursday, January 26th, over 150 Young Leaders of The Ireland Funds from around the world gathered in New York City for the 6th annual Young Leaders Summit. #YLS6NYC. THE IRELAND FUNDS GLOBAL YOUNG LEADERS SUMMIT connect 2017 • 54 The Young Leaders Summit began, as is tradition, with a welcome party in the Wheeltapper at Fitzpatrick Grand Central hosted by Chairman of The Ireland Funds America, John Fitzpatrick. The gathering opened the Summit, and welcomed more than 150 Young Leaders from chapters across the world. John Fitzpatrick, James O’Neill, Brian O’Donnell, Kieran McLoughlin Young Leaders at Prince George Ballroom