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.
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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.
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.
Great Irish Fair 5K Run/Walk
Tie on your sneakers, don something green and arrive early to the Great Irish Fair grounds on Saturday, Sept. 26 to take part in the annual 5K Run/Walk. All adults, children and families are welcome.
Great Irish Fair Opening Mass
A celebration of faith as much as culture, The Great Irish Fair of New York always opens with an outdoor Mass on the fairgrounds. This year’s fair will open with Mass celebrated by Msgr. Martin Geraghty on Saturday, Sept. 26.
Looking Back at Last Year’s Fair
Remember the 2014 Great Irish Fair? Here’s a look back at some of weekend’s highlights …