On Friday, Oct. 18, more than 300 people gathered at the Seaport Boston Hotel for the 10th Boston Irish Honors Awards luncheon where they saluted two women and two men who have inspired the Irish-American community with their visions, their hard work and their caring for others. Mayor Martin J. Walsh, a past honoree and event co-chair, offered remarks. The event honored Jim Carmody, Kathy and John Drew, and Grace Cotter Regan.

Carmody, who runs the Seaport Boston Hotel, grew up in Neponset. Regan, whose dad, Jim Cotter, was born and raised in Savin Hill, is the president of Boron College High School. Kathy Drew grew up on Elm Street in Dorchester, near Fields Corner.

The Irish Reporter has been a part of the Reporter’s extended family of newspapers and online publications since 1990. The Forry family, which owns and operates the Boston Irish Reporter, Dorchester Reporter and Mattapan Reporter, has deep roots in Ireland.

Mayor Walsh addressed the Boston Irish Honors luncheon last Friday, Oct. 18. Isabel Leon/City of Boston photo

From left: Ed Forry, Rev. Jack Ahern, James Carmody, Grace Cotter Regan, Mayor Martin J. Walsh, Bill Forry. Isabel Leon/City of Boston photo