16th Annual Boston Irish Honors Luncheon

October 23, 2026 · John F. Kennedy Presidential Library

The Boston Irish Honors luncheon recognizes leaders who lift up the Boston Irish community. Read the honoree stories from BostonIrish.com and browse photos from the day.

The 2026 Honorees

Honoree

Martina Curtin

President, Irish Cultural Centre of Greater Boston

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Honoree

Brig. Gen. Jack Hammond

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Honoree

Rev. Tom Kennedy

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Honoree

Sam Kennedy

Red Sox CEO

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Luncheon recap

Boston Irish Honors celebrates four leaders at Kennedy Library

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Photo Gallery

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