Connect Managing Editor / Feature Writer Rachel Alabiso, ralabiso@irelandfunds.org Art Direction / Design Hania Khuri-Trapper, Khuri Design, www.khuridesign.com Print Management Lori Kraemer W.E. Andrews Plant Lead Project Photographer Aengus McMahon Photographers Ben Asen Fergus Burnett Amy Connell Photography Mike Fabus - Pittsburgh Steelers Paul Gallagher Sasha Gitin François Goize Jim Higgins Marty Katz LASALLE Erika Layne Elaine Lee Aengus McMahon Caitlin Myler Michael Mustacchi Michael Nagle Dee Organ Tony Patryn Mike Petrocelli Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Karl Roser Angela Swan Mark Stedman Can Turkyilmaz Matt Teague The Ireland Funds is a global philan- thropic network established in 1976 to promote and support peace, culture, education and community development throughout the island of Ireland, and Irish-related causes around the world. With chapters in 12 countries, The Ireland Funds has raised over $550 million for deserving causes in Ireland and beyond, benefiting more than 3,000 different organizations. For copies of The Ireland Funds America’s audited accounts, go to www.irelandfunds.org We welcome your comments about The Ireland Funds and Connect magazine. Please send all correspondence to the Editor. On the Cover On April 13, 2017, Irish America and the island of Ireland lost a great friend. The passing of Ambassador Dan Rooney is felt deeply by The Ireland Funds, which Dan Rooney and fellow Pittsburgh businessman Tony O’Reilly founded in 1976. connect 2017 • 4 Photo: Mike Fabus - Pittsburgh Steelers