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The 33rd Annual Great Irish Fair

The 33nd annual Great Irish Fair of New York, a family-friendly event celebrating Irish-American faith, heritage and culture, which is presented by The Irish American Building Society Charities, Inc., will take place the weekend of Sept. 13-14. The fairgrounds, located at Surf Avenue and West 21st Street in Coney Island, are open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. both days.

 

2014 Great Irish Fair Honorees:

Chief Brehon – James C. McKenna

Colleen Queen – Tara Muldoon

Father Mychal Judge Memorial Award – Msgr. Kieran E. Harrington

Irish Man of the Year – John F. Tully

Kathleen Slattery Woman of the Year – Maureen McCormack

St. Thomas More Award – Thomas A. Tormey Jr.

Paul O’Dwyer Memorial Award – Mary Nolan

Police Officer Edward Byrne Memorial Award – NYPD Assistant Chief Michael E. Shea

Captain Timothy Stackpole Memorial Award – FDNY Firefighter Vincent O’Grady

The Round Tower Award – Edward Francis Clancy

The Celtic Cross Award – Sister Theresa Ryan, S.C.

The Bard of the Fair – Michael Dolan

Jerry Forest Memorial Award – Daniel G. Woods

 

Great Irish Fair 5K Race

Things to Know Before You Go to the Fair

Chief Brehons and Colleen Queens, 1981-2013

A Look Back: Scenes from the 2013 Great Irish Fair