The American Ireland Fund
Encyclopedia
The American Ireland Fund is an organization that raises funds for the support of peace and reconciliation, community development, education, arts and culture in Ireland
. Since its founding it has raised more than US $250 million. Founded by Tony O'Reilly
and Dan Rooney
, The American Ireland Fund is part of The Ireland Funds
.
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
. Since its founding it has raised more than US $250 million. Founded by Tony O'Reilly
Tony O'Reilly
Sir Anthony Joseph Francis O'Reilly is an Irish businessman and former international rugby union player. He is known for his involvement the Independent News & Media Group, which he led from 1973 to 2009, and as former CEO and Chairman of the H.J. Heinz Company. He was the leading shareholder of...
and Dan Rooney
Dan Rooney
Daniel Milton "Dan" Rooney is the United States Ambassador to Ireland. He is chairman emeritus of the Pittsburgh Steelers football team in the National Football League , which was founded by his father, Art Rooney. Rooney was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2000 for his contributions...
, The American Ireland Fund is part of The Ireland Funds
The Ireland Funds
The Ireland Funds are a global fundraising network for people of Irish ancestry and friends of Ireland, dedicated to raising funds to support programs of peace and reconciliation, arts and culture, education and community development throughout the island of Ireland...
.
Governance
The current AIF officers are:- Chairman: Loretta Brennan Glucksman, New York
- President & CEO: Kieran McLoughlin
- Treasurer: Christopher M. Condron, AXA Financial, New York
- Secretary: Sheila O'Malley, Rockfleet Media, Inc., New York