PLEASE NOTE: Nominations for the 2025 inductees into the Michigan Irish American Hall of Fame are now open. Click the link below for a nomination form.
Michigan Irish American Hall of Fame Nomination Form.
BACKGROUND:
In 2012, The Muskegon Irish American Society announced its founding of the Michigan Irish American Hall of Fame, which memorializes our state’s Irish American men and women who have had significant impact in the areas of Public Service, Philanthropy, Arts & Entertainment, Business & Industry, Religion, and Sports. The first members were inducted in September 2012 at the Michigan Irish Music Festival, held annually at Heritage Landing in downtown Muskegon. (See Muskegon Chronicle article below – click to enlarge.)
Our President, Kevin Donovan, designed and created the plans for the wall display at Hennessy’s Irish Pub in Muskegon, and installation was completed in March of 2014.
In addition to this website, for nearly ten years the physical display for the Michigan Irish American Hall of Fame was graciously hosted by Hennessy’s Irish Pub in downtown Muskegon. Unfortunately, Hennessy’s closed in 2022.
Members and friends are encouraged to consider making tax-deductible donations to the Michigan Irish American Hall of Fame. All contributors will be listed as part of the Hall of Fame display. You may wish to make a donation as a memorial to your family or in memory of someone who is deceased.
With the closure of Hennessy’s Irish Pub in downtown Muskegon, so, too comes the loss of a permanent home for the physical display of the Michigan Irish American Hall of Fame. The society Board of Directors is actively seeking a new permanent home along with the development of a a digital display of the Hall of Fame.
A printable donation form is available by clicking the link below. On the donation form, you will see there are three donation level options available. Mail your check payable to the “Muskegon Irish American Society” to Bruce Duff, MIAS Treasurer, 2973 Ridgeview St, Muskegon, MI 49445. Please consider helping our club create Michigan’s only Irish American Hall of Fame!
Michigan Irish American Hall of Fame Donation Form
For detailed information on the Michigan Irish Music Festival, visit the website at www.michiganirish.org.