St. Patrick’s Day Awards Brunch

saturday, march 14, Noon, 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 Irish-American professionals in business, arts & culture, and public service.

2026 Award Recipients:

• Ed & John Creighton Excellence Award: Ed & Joni Fogarty, Attorney; Author/Historian

• Jack & Kathleen Cavanaugh Outstanding Public Service Award: Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, Former Lt. Gov. for MD

• Father Edward Flanagan & Mother Catherine McAuley Lifetime Achievement Award: Archbishop Michael McGovern

For additional information email: info@omahairishculturalcenter.com.

Our events are made possible through the support of our generous sponsors. We deeply appreciate the Government of Ireland’s Emigrant Support Programme; Douglas County; and Katie Weitz, PhD.