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Irish Monument

In 1997 the Wearing of the Green committee worked with the Irish Canadian Club, the Ulster Club and the Ministry of Canadian Heritage to create a monument to acknowledge the Irish contribution to Hamilton. It was unveiled in Gage Park. However, due to repeated attacks by vandals a forced relocation of the monument was madeContinue reading “Irish Monument”

Reardon’s Olde Style Corned Beef

Submitted by Paul Reardon, 2012 Award Recipient Ingredients: Springers Meats on Morley Ave.in Hamilton, ON, has great Corned Beef Brisket ready to cook and available in a variety of sizes. 4LB Corned Beef Brisket 2 Onions chopped Potatoes Cabbage 1 Bay Leaf 3-4 Cloves 1 Garlic Clove 1 Tbsp. Peppercorns 2 Tbsp. Pickling Spice Instructions:Continue reading “Reardon’s Olde Style Corned Beef”

2020: Frank Duffy

A dedicated volunteer and sports enthusiast, Frank Duffy has been a life-long contributor to the Hamilton community. Over the past 65-plus years, he has been a contributor to the parishes of St. Lawrence, Our Lady of Lourdes and Corpus Christi. While at Our Lady of Lourdes parish, Frank started and ran a baseball league knownContinue reading “2020: Frank Duffy”

2019: Mike Shea

Mike is a well decorated retired police officer who has a vast history of volunteerism in Hamilton. He has served on the Board for Theater Aquaris, is a member of the East Hamilton Rotary and is a long standing volunteer with Good Shepherd. Mike is past chair of Hamilton, Niagara, Haldimand Brant LHIN as wellContinue reading “2019: Mike Shea”

2018: John O’Gorman

John has been an active member of the Irish Canadian Club’s executive and has been the president of the club. This Dublin born Hamiltonian has played an important part in the Rugby community of Hamilton. He has volunteered with the Hamilton Hornets and local schools (St.Jean de Brebeuf) and he helped bring international rugby gamesContinue reading “2018: John O’Gorman”

2017: Father Tony O’Dell

Father Tony was born in Labrador and came to Hamilton on the request of Bishop Crosby to be St.Patrick’s Church Parish priest. Father Tony found the need to start the St. Patrick’s outreach program and the DeMazenod Door to help feed those in their neighbourhood who needed a helping hand. St.Patrick’s Church was dedicated inContinue reading “2017: Father Tony O’Dell”

2016: Desmond and Bonnie Quinn

Desmond, who was born in Belfast, has played Irish music all his life. After immigrating to Canada he started the Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann branch in Saskatoon. When he moved to Hamilton he started the first Irish session at a local bar where musicians could come to play. Bonnie was born on Canada’s East coast whereContinue reading “2016: Desmond and Bonnie Quinn”

2015: Dermot P. Nolan

Dermot has served as Chair on the boards of St. Peter’s Hospital, Hamilton Public Library, Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra and a Trustee for the Hamilton Board of education. He was founder and former President of the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association and a former president of the Hamilton Law Association and the Hamilton Medical Legal Society. HeContinue reading “2015: Dermot P. Nolan”

2014: Sheila and Jim Drury

The Drury’s are both very active in the Hamilton community: Jim with Neighbour to Neighbour, Brantford Flying Club and The Keg Spirit Foundation. Sheila has spent many years coaching basketball in the local schools and with Blessed Sacrament Basketball Club as well as with the CANUSA Games. Sheila also volunteers on the Board of CANUSAContinue reading “2014: Sheila and Jim Drury”

2013: Gary Rankin

Rankin’s Grill was a hub for the community with Gerry’s friendly demeanour welcoming everyone to the neighbourhood pub. There were many organizations that benefited from Gerry’s generosity such as East Kiwanis Boys & Girls Club, The Cancer Assistance Program, The Brain Tumour Foundation, ALS, and the Good Shepherd. Gerry was also known for his oneContinue reading “2013: Gary Rankin”