connect 2017 • 77 BOSTON AROUND THE WORLD June, 2017 The Boston Young Leaders reunited for their Annual Summer Social at Bostonia Public House, owned by 2017 Bos- ton Gala Dinner Co-Chairman, Dave Greaney. Glasses were raised to look back and raise a toast to the hard work of the St. Patrick’s Celebration Committee led by Chairman Aengus McAllister and Vice-Chairmen Terence Connell, Ryan Connolly and John Cronin, whose efforts set a new Boston Young Leaders event record. Steve Greeley,TheIrelandFunds’NewEnglandDirectorandVicePresidentof Development extended his appreciation to the Boston Young Leaders for their continued commitment. Reception in Honor of Sr. Consilio of Cuan Mhuire Boston Gala Kick-Off Cocktail Reception Boston Young Leaders Summer Social Celebration 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 1 Paul Lonergan, Sr. Consilio, John Driscoll, Paul O’Sullivan 2 Shelly O’Neill, Sr. Consilio, Tom O’Neill 3 John Driscoll, Steve Greeley Photos: Mike Petrocelli 1 Dave Greaney, Rob Griffin 2 Rob Griffin, Andrew Arnott, Darren Donovan, Dennis Burns, Bob Reynolds, Miceal Chamberlain 1 Chapin Duke, Cathleen Connors, Ted Gilbane, Blake McLaughlin 2 Mike Maxey, James Judge, Jeff Landers, Jared Kinch, Sean Judge, Carson Burke 3 Ryan Heald, Terry Connell, Paul Archibald Jr., Shane Early May, 2017 The Ireland Funds hosted a reception at the Boston Har- bor Hotel in honor of Sister Consilio Fitzgerald, the founder of Cuan Mhuire. Celebrating its 50th anniversary, Cuan Mhuire is a leading provider of residential treatment in Ireland for drug, alcohol, and other addictions and has treated over 100,000 individuals and families suffering from the challenges of addiction. The reception coincided with the awarding of an Honorary Degree from Regis College to Sister Consilio. Individuals spoke of Sister Consilio’s impactful work including Steve Johnston, General Manager of The Boston Harbor Hotel and individuals who have benefited from Cuan Mhuire’s ser- vices. New England Director of The Ireland Funds and Vice President of Major Gifts, Steve Greeley, introduced Sister Consilio who, in her humble and earnest way, told the Cuan Mhuire story to the 150 peo- ple gathered. Spearheading the event were Ireland Funds’ supporters, John Driscoll, Paul Lonergan, Paul O’Sullivan, and Tom O’Neill. May, 2017 With the backdrop of beautiful views of Boston at State Street Corporation, the 2017 Boston Dinner Gala was launched. The Boston Gala is considered one of the key events hosted by The Ireland Funds each year. Bob Reynolds welcomed the Dinner Committee and this year’s Din- ner Co-Chairmen, Dave Greaney, CEO of Synergy Investments and Rob Griffin, U.S. Head of Capital Markets, President, New England Area, Newmark Knight Frank. Both Dave and Rob, longtime Dinner Committee members, have been major supporters of the Boston Dinner and other past Ireland Funds’ events, including those of the Boston Young Leaders. Miceal Chamberlain, Chairman of the Dinner’s Financial Services Committee spoke to the Dinner Committee about striving to reach its fundraising goal and pledged full effort to the Co-Chairs.