The Irish American Building Society Cordially Invite you to our

Great Irish Fair of New York Kick-Off Event

Thursday, August 6, 2026 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Knights of Columbus

3051 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11229

Dinner & Drinks Included with Ticket Purchase

Please RSVP below by August 1, 2026

This year, we proudly recognize and celebrate our esteemed honorees:

Dr. Jim McLaughlin

Recipient of the Chief Brehon Award

Reverend Monsignor John J. Bracken

Recipient of the Paul O'Dwyer Memorial Award

Lauren McCormack

Recipient of the Kathleen Slattery Woman of the Year Award

Chief Joseph Brosi, FDNY Holy Name Society

Recipient of the Captain Timothy Stackpole Memorial Award

Jim Donovan

Recipient of the Irish Man of the Year Award

Maureen Farrell

Recipient of The Bard of the Fair Award

Chris Cottingham

Recipient of the Thomas Phelan Award

Marty Hoban

Recipient of the Celtic Cross Award

Meabh Smith

Recipient of The Colleen Queen Award

Mike Lee

Recipient of the Round Tower Award

John Tynan

Recipient of the Bishop Sullivan Memorial Award

Sr. Maryann Seton LoPiccolo

Recipient of the St. Brigid Award

Fr. Robert Whelan

Recipient of the Father Mychal Judge Memorial Award

Joe Moloney

Recipient of the Martin Patrick Cottingham Memorial Award

Thomas Dugan, NYPD Holy Name Society

Recipient of the Patrolman Edward Byrne Memorial Award