Ireland Funds Salutes for Congressmen and Commanders
By • April 3, 2025 0 217
The Ireland Funds, a global philanthropic network which supports the work of hundreds of nonprofit organizations each year across the island of Ireland, hosted its 33rd National Gala at the National Building Museum on March 13.
Congressman Brendan Boyle, Congressman David Joyce and Washington Commanders Head Coach Dan Quinn were honored. Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD addressed those gathered as part of his St. Patrick’s Day visit to the United States.
The National Gala generates support for the work of The Ireland Funds as the organization is one of the largest private grant makers to the nonprofit sector across the island of Ireland. The evening raised over $1 million.
“We are proud that this unique event continues to bring friends of Ireland from both side of the Atlantic together to celebrate the power of philanthropy and the special bond between the U.S. and the island of Ireland,” said Caitriona Fottrell, president & CEO of the Ireland Funds.
Honoree Dan Quinn, Head Coach of the Washington Commanders. Photo by Stephen Bobb.
Caitríona Perry, Chief Anchor of BBC News, honoree Rep. Brendan Boyle and Caitriona Fottrell, president and CEO of the Ireland Funds. Photo by Tony Powell.
Caitríona Perry, Chief Anchor of BBC News; honoree Rep. David Joyce and Caitriona Fottrell, president and CEO of the Ireland Funds. Photo by Tony Powell.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD addresses more than 700 guests at the Ireland Funds 33rd Washington, D.C., National Gala. Photo by Tony Powell.
