Recognizing the contributions of outstanding Irish Americans

Join us at our 14th Annual Hall of Fame Gala!

Join us as we recognize the 2026 class of outstanding Irish Americans!

 

Saturday, April 25, 2026

6:30 - 10pm
Cocktail Reception followed by Dinner and Program

Location: Irish American Heritage Center
4626 N. Knox Avenue, Chicago, IL

Dress: Black Tie

 

Ticket Prices:

Tickets: $200 general public; $180 for IAHC members

Table of 10: $1,950 general public; $1,750 for IAHC members

 

For more information, contact 773.282.7035 or email halloffame@irishahc.org

Our 2026 Class of Inductees

Business & Industry:
Thomas S. Monaghan

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Education:
Kate Costello-Sullivan Ph.D.

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Public Service:
Lt. Gen. (Ret.) John F. Mulholland, Jr. 

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Religion:
Archbishop John J. Hughes

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Science:
Patrick J.V. Corcoran M.D.

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Sports:
Robert J. Delaney

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Hometown Hero: 
Shannon Rovers Irish Pipe Band
founded by Tommie Ryan

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Hometown Hero: 
Peg O’Ryan Lombardo

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Join us at the 

2026 awards gala!

 

April 25, 2026

 

Crowd Shot 2019 Gala

Interested in sponsoring the gala or advertising in the program? Download our brochure for the details.

Thanks to our sponsors, advertisers, guests, inductees and their families for making the 13th Annual Hall of Fame Gala a very special evening!

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