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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”

Mr. Downtown Hamilton. Reardon’s meats was a popular butcher and sandwich shop in downtown Hamilton. Paul Reardon is definitely a staunch supporter of the Hamilton business community. Paul has always been a friendly conversationalist who is also known for owning the very first Hot-Dog cart in the city. Paul has been a Rotarian for manyContinue reading “2012: Paul Reardon”

Dublin born Vinnie Ryan runs McGrory’s Boxing Club in Hamilton with his wife Val. He was a world renowned athlete who wanted to give back to the community. No matter the income bracket all athletes are welcome. The 2005 Hamilton coach of the year and 2006 Boxing Ontario best coach of the year award winnerContinue reading “2011: Vinnie Ryan”

The 25th Anniversary of the Wearing of the Green St.Patrick’s Day luncheon gave us the opportunity to celebrate two extraordinary groups that preserve and promote the Irish culture in Hamilton. Denis & Sheila Corr and the Golden Horseshoe Feis 2010: Sheila and Denis revived the Feis in 2000. Sheila was the chair and chief fundraiserContinue reading “2010: Sheila and Denis Corr”

Shirley has been an active volunteer her entire life. It started as a Sunday school assistant and moved onto one of the founding families of Corpus Christi Church. She was the church bookkeeper, choir director and organist. She has been president of the CWL as well as part of the regional, provincial and national CWLContinue reading “2009: Shirley Sullivan”

“I think if you are going to be involved in volunteering, it has to be from the heart, not from the head” says Edward Dunn. “You can get overwhelmed with the amount of work that you have to do, but if you love it then you are certainly going to be doing everything you can.”Continue reading “2008: Ed Dunn”

Eugene was an active member of the Irish Canadian Club where he volunteered and was on the executive. He was also a volunteer youth soccer coach. Eugene and his Irish band, Crooked Jack, played and organized many music fundraisers for charities such as the Good Shepherd. Eugene also volunteered with the Golden Horseshoe Feis andContinue reading “2007: Eugene Kelly”

Sean was known as “a happy decent man who was always willing to lend a hand.” He was the heart and soul of The Irish Canadian Club. Sean bar tended, served on the executive, helped at Feis’ and with bingo games and parades for the club. He also volunteered throughout the community with the AirContinue reading “2006: Sean Byrne”

Father Kyran Kennedy has devoted his life to serving the needs of the Hamilton community. He served as a school board trustee and chairman of the Board for many years. A man of compassion, deep, unwavering faith, and a commitment to community service, Father Kennedy is a leader in education, health and recreation who hasContinue reading “2005: Rev. Kyran Kennedy”

Bernie emigrated from Cork and became a dedicated volunteer with the Irish Canadian Club of Hamilton where he held the office of President for two separate terms. He was a volunteer on the Wearing of the Green Committee and he was instrumental in trying to get the City of Hamilton twinned with the City ofContinue reading “2004: Bernie Harrington”