August 18, 2021
BostonIrish.com and Boston Neighborhood News, Inc., the region’s leading chronicler of all things Irish American, has announced the return of the 11th annual Boston Irish Honors luncheon on Friday, October 29, 2021 at the Boston Seaport Hotel. The popular event, designed to celebrate the heritage of Boston’s Irish people and their families, is expected to be one of the largest Irish gatherings since the COVID 19 pandemic caused a worldwide shutdown on the eve of St Patrick’s Day 2020.
“For more than a decade, Boston Irish Honors has recognized remarkable families and persons who share our Boston Irish heritage, honoring their admirable endeavors in public service, business and community leadership,” says publisher Ed Forry. “Our mission is to tell the stories and special achievements of Boston individuals and families who exemplify the very best of our Irish values, legacies and traditions.
“We are pleased to resume this popular annual event, and to announce that the 2021 honorees are:
Mary Sugrue, CEO, Irish American Partnership
native of Cahersiveen Co. Kerry, Ireland,
Joseph R. Nolan Jr., President & CEO, Eversource Energy
native of Brighton MA USA
“All are invited to join us at this inspiring event, as we recognize and celebrate
these exemplary individuals who share our culture and traditions.”
Boston Irish Magazine and BostonIrish.com is the region’s leading chronicler of all things Irish-American.This family-owned and operated media platform is a unique and independent source of news and information reporting on the Irish people and events here in Boston and all across the Irish diaspora. More details at bostonirish.com/honors
Boston Irish Honors 2021 Event Committee
CO-CHAIRS
Mary & Jim Judge
HONORARY COMMITTEE
Honorable Paul Grattan Kirk Jr.
Honorable Edward J. Markey
Honorable Martin J. Walsh
Laoise Moore, Consul General
of Ireland
HOST COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Clodagh Boyle
James T. Brett
John Burke
John Carroll
Hon. Nick Collins
Stephen Costello
Paul Doyle
John E. Drew
Brendan Feeney
Dick Flavin
John P. Foley
Linda Dorcena Forry
William P. Forry
Maureen Forry-Sorrell
Anne Geraghty
James Hunt, III
Barry T. Hynes
Reverend Tom Kennedy
William Kennedy
Mimi La Camera
Paul La Camera
Joe Leary
Mary Ellen Mulligan
John O’Hara
Catherine O’Neill
Grace Cotter Regan
Bill Reilly
Michael Sheehan
Robert Sheridan
Tom Tinlin
W. Paul White
.
