Photo: James Higgins
The American Irish Historical Society provided the backdrop to a beautiful evening that saw three legendary leaders in the Irish community in New York being inducted into the Irish America Hall of Fame on March 9, 2024.
This year’s honorees were, Joanie Madden, the founder and leading light of the Cherish the Ladies group, which celebrates 40 years of incredible music, in 2025; Dr. Patrick Boland, who specializes in Orthopedic Surgery, with a special focus on Bone Cancer, Spinal Tumors and Bone & Soft Tissue Tumors (Joanie Madden played a special tune on her flute for Dr. Boland, thanking him for his care of her father during his illness), and Dr. John Ferrick Norris Professor of Law at Fordham University Law School and former Dean of the law school, John D. Feerick has devoted his life to four things: his family, the law, Fordham, and bringing an end to violence in Northern Ireland.
Founded in 2010 in celebration of Irish America magazine’s 25th anniversary, the Irish America Hall of Fame honors the extraordinary achievements of Irish-American leaders, from their significant accomplishments and contributions to American society to the personal commitment to safeguarding their Irish heritage and the betterment of Ireland.
The Irish America Hall of Fame is housed at the Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience in New Ross, County Wexford. For more information on the Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience, please visit our archives to see a special feature printed in Irish America magazine.
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