Delaware Valley Irish Hall of Fame - Phila, PA

09/23/2026

2026 DELAWARE VALLEY IRISH HALL OF FAME: NOVEMBER 15, 2026

TICKET & SEATING INFORMATION ☘️

We are looking forward to a wonderful evening celebrating our 2026 honorees!

Gerard Dillon | Hall of Fame Inductee
Ed Dougherty | Hall of Fame Inductee
Siobhan McHugh | Hall of Fame Inductee
Fergus Carey | Commodore John Barry Award

🎟️ Tickets are $65 per person; $650 per table of 10

THERE WILL BE NO PAPER TICKETS THIS YEAR. If you have reserved your seat in advance, your name will be on a list at the door. You will be asked to pick up a table seating card on the night that will indicate where you are sitting. (Like at a wedding).

Guests have two ways to reserve their seats (SEATS MUST BE RESERVED IN ADVANCE):

✅ PURCHASE ONLINE at www.theirishcenter.org: When purchasing, please indicate which honoree you are supporting and the names of the people or group you would like to sit with.

OR

✅ PAY BY CHECK: Send your check to Lisa Maloney at 1613 Surrey Lane, Havertown, PA 19083, payable to “Delaware Valley Irish Hall of Fame.” Please include the names of everyone covered by your payment, which honoree you are supporting, who you would like to sit with, and your contact information.

🍀 IMPORTANT SEATING REMINDER: Tables seat exactly 10 guests.

Lisa Maloney is coordinating all seating arrangements, so please communicate your seating plans EARLY!

If you are organizing a table or want to sit with friends or family, please make sure Lisa knows who is in your group. This is particularly important if members of your group are purchasing separately or using different payment methods.

Please do not assume that separately purchased tickets will automatically be seated together. The earlier we know your plans, the better we can accommodate your seating request!

☘️ Get your group together, reserve your seats, and join us as we celebrate Gerard, Ed, Siobhan and Fergus! ☘️

09/11/2026

Tickets are available now for the screening of the timely and thought-provoking documentary "A Fragile Peace".

The Good Friday Agreement, signed in 1998, created a delicate balance of identities, political parties, and loyalties within Northern Ireland. However, Brexit has reopened a wound that many thought was healed, casting uncertainty on the future of this hard-won peace.

📆 Sunday the 20th of September

🕠 5 pm

🎟 https://theirishcenter.org/2026/08/14/film-screening-a-fragile-peace/

📍The Irish Center, 6815 Emlen Street, Philadelphia, PA

09/10/2026

📢The Delaware Valley Irish Hall of Fame Announces Its 2026 Inductees!

The Board of Directors of the Delaware Valley Irish Hall of Fame is proud to announce the distinguished individuals selected for induction into the 2026 Delaware Valley Irish Hall of Fame:

☘ Gerard Dillon
☘ Siobhan McHugh
☘ Ed Dougherty

In addition, the prestigious Commodore John Barry Award will be presented to Fergus Carey in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the Irish and Irish American community.

Please join us in congratulating these remarkable honorees whose leadership, service, and dedication have helped strengthen and enrich our community for generations. Join us on November 15, 2026 at the Commodore John Barry Arts & Cultural Center for the celebration. Tickets on sale at www.theirishcenter.org.

Philadelphia GAA USGAA Donegal Association of Philadelphia Irish Diaspora Center Emerald Society Pipe Band
AOH Philadelphia County Board Ancient Order of Hibernians Division #39

08/20/2026

☘ Join us in supporting our 2021 Hall of Fame inductee, Marianne MacDonald ☘

Many throughout the Philadelphia Irish community know and love Marianne MacDonald as a former Irish radio personality, a dedicated special needs teacher, and the organizer of memorable Irish music tours throughout Ireland, helping countless people connect with Ireland's culture, music, and traditions.

Recently, Marianne experienced the devastating loss of a house fire and is now facing the difficult challenge of moving from temporary hotel accommodations into a rental home while repairs to her house are underway.

For many years, Marianne has been a familiar and welcoming presence in our community, sharing her love of Irish music and culture and creating opportunities for others to experience Ireland in a meaningful way. Now she needs our support.

If you are able, please consider making a donation to help Marianne with the unexpected expenses of temporary housing and recovery during this difficult time. Every contribution, no matter the size, will help ease the burden.

The Irish community has always been strongest when we come together to help one another. Let's rally around Marianne and show her the same generosity and kindness she has shown so many others.

💚 Donate here: https://gofund.me/b550ab613 💚

Thank you for your support and for keeping Marianne in your thoughts and prayers.

A fire at my house destroyed most of my clothes and personal belongings, and I am now… Marianne MacDonald needs your support for Rebuilding After a House Fire

06/12/2026

Who Inspires Our Irish Community? Nominate Them Today!

We are looking for its next honorees—and we need your help!

This prestigious recognition celebrates individuals who have made a significant impact on the Irish community across the Delaware Valley. Think of the leaders, volunteers, and champions who keep our heritage strong—then make sure their story is told.

✨ Nomination deadline: August 21, 2026 (by end of day)
📧 Send nominations to: [email protected]

Let’s honor those who give so much to our community. Don’t wait—submit your nomination today!

06/06/2026

Call for Nominations: Delaware Valley Irish Hall of Fame

Do you know someone who has made a meaningful and lasting contribution to the Irish community in the Delaware Valley?

The Delaware Valley Irish Hall of Fame is now accepting nominations for its next class of honorees. This is a special opportunity to recognize individuals who have dedicated their time, talent, and passion to strengthening and enriching our community.

📅 Submission Deadline: August 21, 2026 (end of day)
📧 Submit nominations to: Tom Higgins at [email protected]

Help us celebrate those who embody the spirit and legacy of the Irish community in our region. Submit your nomination today!

Commodore John Barry Arts & Cultural Center "The Irish Center"