Only the Irish can celebrate St. Patrick’s Day a week early, but celebrate they did at the 36th annual Ireland Funds St. Patrick’s Day 2019 luncheon held today (March 8) at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Master of Ceremonies, Rod Black, TSN, CTV, kicked off the ceremonies with a group hug. A host of dignitaries and VIPs, including Environment Minister Catherine McKenna, were on hand, as well as this group of travel industry movers and shakers, pictured with Tourism Ireland’s Dana Welch (top left).