connect 2017 • 84 AROUND THE WORLD WASHINGTON D.C. March 2017 On St. Patrick’s Day, the Washington, DC Young Leaders got together to celebrate the holiday and raise a toast to their proud heritage. Over 70 Young Leaders and friends of Ireland joined together at Bobby Van’s to enjoy appetizers and Guinness pints while listening to some traditional live Irish music by Finbar Kantor. National Director of the Young Leaders Pat Tully greeted guests upon arrival and thanked them for their support. The party ended a busy week for The Ireland Funds in Washington, DC, where it hosted the 25th annual National Gala just 48 hours before-hand. Special thanks to Bobby Vans, The Northern Ireland Bureau and Steering Committee Chair John McCarthy. Washington DC Young Leaders St. Patrick’s Day Celebration 4 1 2 1 Guest, Kelsey Fraser, Colleen Gallagher 2 Mary Daughtry and friends 3 Guest, Conor Houston, Jack O’Meara, guest 4 Nate Smith, Brittany Danae, John McCarthy, Mary Kate Cunningham 3