Accounting professional Martin McManus, a second-generation Irish American, is receiving the Celtic Cross Award at the 2015 Great Irish Fair of New York.
Great Irish Fair
Father Mychal Judge Memorial Award
Msgr. Martin T. Geraghty, a priest of the Brooklyn Diocese for over 50 years, is receiving the Father Mychal Judge Memorial Award at the 2015 Great Irish Fair of New York.
Kathleen Slattery Woman of the Year Award
Sister Caroline Tweedy, R.S.M., chief development officer for Mercy Home for Children, is receiving the Kathleen Slattery Woman of the Year Award at the 2015 Great Irish Fair of New York.
Irish Man of the Year Award
Businessman James C. Halpin is receiving the Irish Man of the Year Award at the 2015 Great Irish Fair of New York.
Paul O’Dwyer Memorial Award
Sean T. Fitzpatrick, a union leader and a proud Irish-American, is receiving the Paul O’Dwyer Memorial Award at the 2015 Great Irish Fair of New York.
Police Officer Edward Byrne Memorial Award
NYPD Chief of Staff Kevin P. Ward is receiving the Patrolman Edward Byrne Memorial Award at the 2015 Great Irish Fair of New York.
Captain Timothy Stackpole Memorial Award
FDNY Firefighter Patrick M. Nash is receiving the Captain Timothy Stackpole Memorial Award at the 2015 Great Irish Fair of New York.
Jerry Forest Memorial Award
Banking executive James B. McHugh is receiving the Jerry Forest Memorial Award at the 2015 Great Irish Fair of New York.
St. Thomas More Award
Kings County Family Court Judge Mary R. O’Donoghue is receiving the St. Thomas More Award at the 2015 Great Irish Fair.
Chiefs and Queens, 1981-2014
How many Chief Brehons can you recall by name? Which Colleen Queens left you in awe of their grace and beauty? All eyes will be on Kenneth Daly and Grace Sullivan this year. Here’s a look back at the men and women who have led the fair in these notable roles.