Pat Kelly Receives International Award from Irish President
The Ottawa Gaels founding father and successful Ottawa businessman Pat Kelly, from Co. Galway, Ireland was presented with the inaugural Presidential Distinguished Service Award for the Irish Abroad in the category of Arts, Culture and Sport on November 15th, 2012, . The President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, presented the award in Dublin, Ireland. Pat was among an esteemed group, one of 10 people from around the world — and the only Canadian — to be receive this prestigious award.
In his remarks, the Irish President said to the recipients:
“I commend each and every one of you for your outstanding contribution to Ireland, for your commitment and dedication to Irish people and for the pride you have in our homeland.”
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“The network provided by the GAA is a magnificent example of how groups can be nurtured to grow from the roots up. Using the power of volunteers the GAA has provided a home from home to so many Irish people, particularly those many young people who have recently left our shores. Pat Kelly has demonstrated this in Canada, the home to so many of our young emigrants, where his involvement with Gaelic games and his acts of generosity to the many new arrivals from Ireland have endeared him to the Irish community for many years.”
For over 40 years Pat has been a dedicated, enthusiastic and committed member of the Irish community in Ottawa. In addition to being one of the founders of the Ottawa Gaels, Pat has been deeply involved in the Ottawa Irish Society and most every event or project of impact in the local Irish community. Pat is co-owner of the Heart & Crown group of pubs as well as Bradley-Kelly Construction. Pat continues to be a driving force and beloved member of the Ottawa Gaels.
