Friends of the Library
“I am tomorrow, or some future day, what I establish today. I am today what I established yesterday or some previous day."
- James Joyce
We recognize the following individuals who enthusiastically support Irish culture in Arizona. They have given their time and money to help make this meaningful contribution to our community.
- Norman and Barbara McClelland
- The Emerald Foundation
- William Howard and Sada O'Brien
- James and Judith Cunningham
- Sean and Marla Cunningham
- Matthew and Stephanie Cunningham
- Frank and Eileen Leavy
- Phillip and Renee Giltner
- Denis and Kristina McLean Carroll
- Craig and Barbara Barrett
- Uta Behrens
- John and Doris Norton
- Tom Rodgers
- Bob O'Neil
- Janet and Sean Lee
- Len Wood
Anam Cara Award Recipients
Anam Cara means "soul-friend" in Gaelic. This award is given to individuals who have made a difference in the Irish Cultural and Learning Foundation.
2008
Diana Lynch
2010
Norman McClelland
Bill O'Brien
Jim Cunningham
Gerry Staunton
Jimmy O'Connor
2011
Craig and Barbara Barrett
Paul Ahern
2012
Robert K. O'Neill
Douglas Dunipace
Marshall Trimble