American Irish Association of Westchester
The Fairways at Dunwoodie
One Wasylenko Lane
Yonkers, NY 10701
Please join the American Irish Association of Westchester for our 52nd Anniversary Celebration, honoring distinguished members of the Irish and Irish-American community while celebrating more than five decades of friendship, heritage and service.
1:00 PM
Cocktails • Dinner • Dancing
Immediately following Mass through 6:00 PM
$100 per person
Reservations are strongly recommended and appreciated by October 17, 2026.
2026 Honorees
Nancy Sullivan Walsh
Native New Yorker • Cork & Sligo
James Walsh
Native New Yorker • Limerick & Cork
Joseph Cremin
Native New Yorker • Cork & Roscommon
Reverend Monsignor Luke M. Sweeney, S.T.L.
Vice Rector & Dean of Seminarians
St. Joseph's Seminary
“Irish America 250” Initiative
Hilary Beirne
Greater New York, Irish-US Relations
Live Entertainment
Join us for an afternoon of dinner, dancing and Irish-American fellowship.
| Date | Sunday, October 25, 2026 |
| Mass | 1:00 PM |
| Celebration | Immediately following Mass – 6:00 PM |
| Venue | The Fairways at Dunwoodie |
| Address | One Wasylenko Lane, Yonkers, NY 10701 |
| Tickets | $100 per person |
| Reservation Deadline | October 17, 2026 |
For reservations or additional information, please contact:
Eileen Carey
(914) 963-1407
Cathy Marshall
(914) 969-7247
Maeve Scott, President
(914) 294-9024
The American Irish Association of Westchester Annual Dinner Dance stands as a cherished tradition on the calendars of community leaders, elected officials, and friends of Irish heritage. The event is a vibrant celebration of the enduring contributions of the Irish and Irish-American community throughout Westchester and beyond.
Hosted each autumn, the Dinner Dance brings together generations to honor Irish culture, history, and service. The Dinner features music, camaraderie, and spirited celebration at the Fairways at Dunwoodie Golf Course in Yonkers, New York, a venue long associated with the event’s rich history and prestige.
At the heart of the celebration is the presentation of the Association’s most esteemed honors: Irish Man of the Year, Irish Woman of the Year, the Community Service Award, and the Spirit of St. Patrick Award. These recognitions pay tribute to individuals whose leadership, dedication, and generosity exemplify the values of Irish heritage—service, integrity, resilience, and community. Each honoree represents not only personal achievement, but also a deep commitment to uplifting others and preserving cultural traditions.
More than an event, the Annual Dinner Dance is a living testament to the strength of the Irish spirit in Westchester County. It is an event where tradition meets celebration, where past and present are honored together, and where friendships are renewed in true Irish fashion. For many, attendance is not simply customary—it is a point of pride and a meaningful affirmation of shared heritage and community.
| Year * | Irish Man of the Year | Irish Woman of the Year | Community Service Award / Achievement Award | Spirit of St. Patrick Award ** / Irish American Enterprise Achievement Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | John Duggan | Joan Ceconi | Christina M. Canty, Esq. | Fr. Michael Conway, SBD** |
| 2024 | John Donaghy | Denise O’Flynn Donaghy | Keith Murphy | Rev. Paul F. Mooney, MHM** |
| 2023 | Thomas Fitzpatrick | Megan Hartnett | Christine McCarvill | Most Rev. Gerald T. Walsh** |
| 2022 | Seamus Galvin | Kathy Galvin | Dawn Doherty Caroline Martin |
Fr. Robert J. Abbatiello, OFM Cap.** |
| 2021 | Fr. Brendan A. Fitzgerald | Mary Hoar | Ceol Na Gael Irish Sunday Broadcast @ WFUV | Fr. Christopher Keenan, OFM** |
| 2019 | Kevin Fitzgerald | Dympna Tully | Rev. Willem Klaver MHM | United Irish Counties Association |
| 2018 | Barry McGoey | Maeve Scott | Patrick McCormack | Rev. Robert Boehler** |
| 2017 | Rev. William Cleary | Allison Mosher Burke | Rev. Matthew Janexzko OFM Cap. | RJ Puma |
| 2016 | Msgr. Edward Barry | Mary Keehan | Bob Stauf | Mary “Scotty” O’Sulivan |
| 2015 | Oliver Charles | Patricia Fitzpatrick | James Kelly | Eileen Mannion Collum |
* No Dinner Dance was held in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.