2025 St Patrick’s Day Awards Brunch

Saturday, March 15, 11 a.m., Field Club of Omaha, 3615 Woolworth Ave.

The Omaha Irish Cultural Center hosted the annual Awards Brunch to honor Omaha’s Irish-American Professionals in business, arts and culture, and public service.

We are proud to honor Omaha’s finest Irish men and women!

2025 Award Recipients:

  • Ed & John Creighton Excellence Award: JoAnn McGee & Ed Walsh, scientists and grant writers supporting Irish cultural programs.

  • Jack & Kathleen Cavanaugh Outstanding Public Service Award: Michael McCarville, credited with reviving the Ancient Order of Hibernians in Omaha.

  • Father Edward Flanagan & Mother Catherine McAuley Lifetime Achievement Award: Father Tom Fangman, a dedicated priest leading the construction of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Elkhorn.

For additional information email: info@omahairishculturalcenter.com.