A Look Back at Last Year’s Fair
August 4, 2014
A look back at some scenes of the 32nd annual Great Irish Fair of New York.
Marie Elena Giossi
Father Mychal Judge Award – Msgr. Kieran Harrington
August 4, 2014
Named in memory of Father Mychal Judge, O.F.M., this award will be presented to Msgr. Kieran E. Harrington, vicar for...
Paul O’Dwyer Award – Mary Nolan
August 4, 2014
Irish-born community activist Mary Nolan is receiving the Paul O’Dwyer Award, named in memory of the nationally recognized civil rights...
P.O. Edward Byrne Memorial Award – NYPD Assistant Chief Michael Shea
August 4, 2014
At this year's Great Irish Fair, NYPD Assistant Chief Michael E. Shea is receiving the Police Officer Edward Byrne Award,...
The Round Tower Award – Ed Clancy
August 4, 2014
An example of the strength, courage and missionary spirit of the Irish monks who built the Round Towers of Ireland,...
St. Thomas More Award – Thomas A. Tormey
August 4, 2014
Lawyer Thomas A. Tormey Jr. is receiving the Great Irish Fair's St. Thomas More Award, named in memory of the...
FDNY Capt. Timothy Stackpole Award – FF. Vincent O’Grady
August 4, 2014
At this year's Great Irish Fair, FDNY Firefighter Vincent O’Grady is receiving the Captain Timothy Stackpole Award in memory of...
The Bard of the Fair – Michael Dolan
August 4, 2014
Irish poets, writers, singers and story tellers are recognized for their achievements. The Great Irish Fair honors a contemporary bard,...
Jerry Forest Memorial Award – Daniel G. Woods
August 4, 2014
Jerry Forest and the Irish American Building Society were an integral part of the revitalization of the Great Irish Fair....
The Celtic Cross Award – Sister Theresa Ryan, S.C.
August 4, 2014
he Great Irish Fair honors Sister Theresa Ryan, S.C., with the Celtic Cross Award for her devotion to faith and...