Celebrating and preserving the heritage of Boston’s Irish people and their families.
Proceeds to benefit the Edward & Mary Casey Forry Foundation for Community Journalism, 501 (c) (3) EIN: 26-1193790, dedicated to preserving and strengthening the tradition of independent, community-focused reporting.

We believe that local journalism is the foundation of an informed, engaged, and empowered community. By supporting and training young reporters that amplify authentic neighborhood voices, we work to ensure that essential stories are told, accountability is upheld, and connections between neighbors are strengthened.

Our mission is to sustain and advance the vital role of community journalism in fostering civic engagement, social justice, and a thriving local democracy and to train a new generation of journalists.

Forryfoundation.org, BostonIrish.com  are the region’s leading chronicler of all things Irish-American. This family-owned and operated media publication is a unique and independent source for news and information reporting on the Irish people and events here in Boston as well as stories focused on the Irish diaspora.

The Honorees

Dr. James O’Connell M.D.

President, Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program

Hon. Claire Cronin

Former US Ambassador to the Republic of Ireland

Hon. Marty Meehan

President, University of Massachusetts

Committee Co-Chairs

Regina Quinlan Doherty
Ret. Justice, Massachusetts Superior Court

John C. O’Hara
Frmr Managing Director, Goldman Sachs & Rockefeller & Co.