44th Great Irish Fair of New York
Saturday, September 13, 2025
Holy Name of Jesus Parish
245 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn, NY
This Year we are Proud to be honoring:
Niall Murphy
Chief Brehon
Genna Cottingham
Colleen Queen
Father Christopher Ryan Heanue
Bishop Joseph M. Sullivan Memorial Award
Father Jim Cunningham
Captain Timothy Stackpole Memorial Award
Monsignor James J. Kelly
Father Mychal Judge Memorial Award
Sister Helen Kearney, CSJ
St. Brigid Award
Ann Garvey
Paul O'Dwyer Memorial Award
Christine Curran Canny
Kathleen Slattery - Woman of the Year Award
Thomas Sullivan
Irish Man of the Year
Paddy McCarthy
The Bard of the Fair
Patrick Steffens
Jerry Forrest Memorial Award
Patrick Brennan
Thomas Phelan Memorial Award
Bridie Mitchell
The Celtic Cross Award
Lieutenant Brian Leary
The Round Tower Award
Please read an important message regarding this year’s fair below:
The Great Irish Fair Legacy!
Over our 44-year legacy, we have kept the faith-filled, cultural tradition alive – and we could use your help!












