Photo: James Higgins
The newly re-opened American Irish Historical Society provided the backdrop to a beautiful evening that saw three legendary leaders in the Irish community in New York being inducted into the Irish America Hall of Fame.
Irish America publisher Niall O’Dowd kicked off the evening by thanking the 45,000 people who signed the petition to keep the historical building on Fifth Avenue in the hands of the AIHS and not allow it to be sold in 2022. O’Dowd welcomed special guest Cathaoirleach Jerry Buttimer who congratulated the honorees and welcomed guests.
To celebrate the evening, 10 current members of the Irish America Hall of Fame were on hand to welcome and congratulate the new members. Editor-in-Chief Patricia Harty spoke of the breadth and depth of the honorees who have contributed greatly to the fields of Business, Education, Healthcare, Wall Street, and the Arts as well as honoring their Irish heritage. And, as we celebrate St. Patrick’s season, Harty recognized the leaders who promote and encourage Irish culture through travel, philanthropy, and community building.
This year’s honorees have made outstanding contributions in their respective fields, to American society, and the Irish America community.
Founded in 2010 in celebration of Irish America magazine’s 25th anniversary, the Irish America Hall of Fame honors the extraordinary achievements of Irish-American leaders, from their significant accomplishments and contributions to American society to the personal commitment to safeguarding their Irish heritage and the betterment of Ireland.
The Irish America Hall of Fame is housed at the Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience in New Ross, County Wexford. For more information on the Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience, please visit our archives to see a special feature printed in Irish America magazine.
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