Irish poets, writers, singers and story tellers are recognized for their achievements. The Great Irish Fair honors a contemporary bard, Michael Dolan, who epitomizes the bardic devotion to the story of the Irish.
Great Irish Fair
Jerry Forest Memorial Award – Daniel G. Woods
Jerry Forest and the Irish American Building Society were an integral part of the revitalization of the Great Irish Fair. The award is given to Daniel G. Woods for his leadership and service to family, friends and community.
The Celtic Cross Award – Sister Theresa Ryan, S.C.
he Great Irish Fair honors Sister Theresa Ryan, S.C., with the Celtic Cross Award for her devotion to faith and the Irish expression of that faith in New York City in the 21st century.
Tablet TALK
This week’s Tablet TALK offers an open invitation to The Great Irish Fair Kick-Off Reception, presents the new Cathedral Club of Brooklyn officers, has details about the first national meeting of Catholic ecclesial movements and much more…
The Great Irish Fair (with slideshow)
For two days, Sept. 14 and 15, the Irish returned to Coney Island for the celebration of the 32nd annual Great Irish Fair, which benefits Catholic schools in Brooklyn and Queens. Auxiliary Bishop Paul Sanchez was the main celebrant and homilist of the opening Mass. He told the fairgoers about his Irish ancestry on his […]
The 32nd Annual Great Irish Fair: The Tablet Supplement
Follow the links to visit the individual story pages from the 32nd annual Great Irish Fair Tablet Supplement, which appeared in the Septemeber 14, 2013 issue of The Tablet. A Guide to the 32nd Annual Great Irish Fair Service Shapes Life of Colleen Queen Great Irish Fair 2013 Honorees Scenes from the 2012 Great Irish […]
Photos: Scenes from the 2012 Great Irish Fair
Great Irish Fair Honorees 2013
The 32nd annual Great Irish Fair of New York, presented by The Irish American Building Society Charities, Inc., will honor the following individuals. Human and political rights advocate James P. Cullen is serving as the Chief Brehon. Born in New York City, Cullen was taken to Ireland when he was four and raised in […]
Service Shapes Life of Colleen Queen
Caroline D’Emic will attend her first Great Irish Fair this weekend, and she will do so as its queen – that is, as the Colleen Queen. “The whole thing is lovely,” said D’Emic, 18, a senior at Fontbonne Hall Academy, Bay Ridge. Having seen pictures of previous Colleen Queens donning twinkling tiaras and satiny sashes, […]
The 31st Annual Great Irish Fair 2012
The 31st Great Irish Fair was held Sept. 15-16 in Coney “Ireland.” Organized by the Irish American Building Society Charities, the Fair benefits Catholic schools in Brooklyn and Queens. Thousands of attendees passed through the Fair grounds over the course of the weekend, but the highlight was the award ceremony recognizing notable men and women […]