The 2016 Great Irish Fair of New York, a family-friendly event celebrating Irish-American faith, heritage and culture, will be presented by The Irish American Building Society Charities, Inc., on Sunday, Sept. 24.
Great Irish Fair
Prelude to the Fair
The Irish American Building Society Charities, Inc., sponsor of The Great Irish Fair of New York, held a kick-off reception and announced the honorees for this year’s fair at St. Francis College, Brooklyn Heights.
Great Irish Fair: What to Expect
The Great Irish Fair is a family-friendly event celebrating New York City’s Irish-American heritage and culture. Now in its 35th year, the fair will be Saturday, Sept. 24 at the Ford Amphitheater in Coney Island.
Chief Brehon 2016
For his service to community, culture and education, Brian Ruane is receiving the Great Irish Fair’s 2016 Chief Brehon Award.
Colleen Queen 2016
The Great Irish Fair’s 2016 Colleen Queen, Kathleen Rose Byrnes, has long been proud of her Irish heritage.
Kathleen Slattery Woman of the Year Award 2016
Sister Teresa (Tesa) Fitzgerald, C.S.J., executive director of Hour Children, is receiving the 2016 Great Irish Fair’s Kathleen Slattery Woman of the Year Award.
Father Mychal Judge, O.F.M., Award 2016
Father William F. Sweeney, a priest of the Brooklyn Diocese for 35 years, is receiving the 2016 Great Irish Fair’s Father Mychal Judge, O.F.M., Memorial Award.
Capt. Timothy Stackpole Award 2016
Retired Firefighter Danny Prince, who served in the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) for 36 years, is receiving the Captain Timothy Stackpole Memorial Award at the 2016 Great Irish Fair.
St. Thomas More Award 2016
Attorney Marguerite Downing Peck is receiving the 2016 Great Irish Fair’s St. Thomas More Award.
Paul O’Dwyer Memorial Award 2016
Community leader Kevin Peter Carroll is the recipient of the 2016 Great Irish Fair’s Paul O’Dwyer Memorial Award.