The Great Irish Fair Of New York
New York City’s largest, longest running, and most popular Irish Music Festival
The 2021 Great Irish Fair of New York was a massive hit!
On September 25, 2021 the Irish came together to fill the boardwalk at Coney Island to celebrate Irish culture. Powered behind the music of Gaelic Storm, The Canny Brothers Band, Derek Warfield and the Young Wolfe Tones, and Andy Cooney and his band all helped us celebrate as we have for the past 40 years. We would like to thank all who attended and our very generous sponsors including Investors Bank, ConEd, Wall Street Access, Kelleher Financial Advisors, Memorial Sloane Kettering Cancer center, and many more. Your support will keep our fair going for years to come! Any questions please reach out via email to info@iabsny.com
Meet Our 2021 Great Irish Fair Honorees
The Great Irish Fair Legacy!
Over our 40 year legacy we have kept the faith filled, cultural tradition alive – and we could use your help!
The Great Irish Fair Story
Dream it.
In 1981 the first Great Irish Fair was held underneath the Brooklyn Bridge. The streets were lined with vendors as Irish music filled the air. The first Fair was successful and work on the second Great Irish Fair was started.
Build it.
In 1983 under the guidance of Chairman Al O’Hagan the Great Irish Fair found a new home for its third installment. With the help of Mayor Ed Koch, O’Hagan moved the venue to South Brooklyn in Coney Island underneath the iconic Parachute Jump. The Great Irish Fair is credited with revitalizing Coney Island
Grow it.
The Great Irish Fair now has a permanent home. Still in Coney Island at the Ford Amphitheater. The 39th annual Great Irish Fair is set to take place on September 19th and will feature family, community, and some of the best Irish music from around the world
2019 Virtual Great Irish Fair of New York
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