connect 2017 • 85 CHICAGO AROUND THE WORLD 4 5 6 March, 2017 The Ireland Funds Chicago Young Leaders hosted their signature event, the 7th Annual Green Gala. 200 Young Leaders and supporters of The Ireland Funds gathered at the contemporary, loft party space, CHEZ. Event Chair Meghan Lee, welcomed the guests. Bridget Monahan was honored for her service as the Chair of the Chicago Young Leaders. Pat Tully, the National Director of the Young Leaders, gave an overview of the work of The Ireland Funds supporting Irish nonprofits across the island of Ireland. He also encouraged guests to see that support first-hand by attending the upcoming Annual Ireland Funds’ Conference in Ireland and he gave an update on the recent Young Leaders’ Summit in NYC. Pat then conducted the live auction which included a trip to Ireland thanks to our sponsors United Airlines, Sheen Falls Lodge and Ireland’s Blue Book. Hyde Whiskey hosted a whiskey and Kalak Vodka tasting table to enjoy while perusing the auction tables. Thank you to sponsors: Miller Coors, Mayo Steel Erectors, Jumpshots.biz, Signature Bank, Gibbons Funeral Home, First National Assets, Private Bank, Eli Davis, GCM Grosvenor, Totem Lumber and Supply, National Home Rentals, Fifth Third Bank and Premier Catering and Events. At the end of the evening, the guests moved on to the after-party at Timothy O’Tooles. Chicago Young Leaders 7th Annual Green Gala 2017 1 2 3 1 Patrick & Jordan Zahren 2 Mallory Moran, Hannah Ciurej, Maggie Dolehide 3 Lisa Gorman, Colleen Nash, Danny Gorman, Patrick Nash, Erin Rayes, Melanie Gorman 4 Sarah Brennan, David Shine, Abbey Canning, Corey Fitzgerald 5 Chicago’s 2017 St. Patrick’s Day Parade Queen, Maura Connors, and her Court 6 Pat Tully, Katie Nallon, Dan O’Keefe, Kat Woodruff, Laura McNellis, Patrick Ryan, Meghan Lee, Bridget Monahan, Kristen Field, Pat Zahren, Colleen Nolan, Tristia Barrett, Colleen Tully, Stefanie Duff, Dan Gibbons Photos: Amy Connell Photography and Jump Shots-Angela Swan