Gerry Quinn Radio Show WSIA GOAT Greatest Irish Weekend of All Time West Side Irish American Club March 10, 2024
The West Side Irish American Club hosted their 3rd annual 2024 GOAT (Greatest Cleveland Irish Weekend of All Time) on March 7-10, 2024.
There was a variety of Irish entertainment (bands, singers, pipers, dancers, etc.) and traditional food and drink. Of course the camaraderie was the best part.
On Sunday March 10, the Gerry Quinn Irish Radio Show did a remote broadcast from the WSIAC during the serving of an Irish breakfast at the GOAT. Gerry Quinn was there but he completely lost his voice so his son Kevin Quinn stepped in for the hosting. And he did a great job.
Josh Booth, Gerry Quinn and Kevin Quinn
During the show WSIAC President Dan Chambers gave a welcome and spoke about the GOAT.
Dan Chambers
Some of the 2024 honorees also spoke including Grand Marshal Pat Murphy.
Grand Marshal Pat Murphy
There were performances by Pat Mulchrone, Shields and McHale, members of the WSIAC Pipe Band and more.
Pat Mulchrone
Shields and McHale
Here is a video of Shields and McHale and friends performing Rosin the Bow made famous by the Clancy Brothers.
Watch the WSIA Pipe Band from the GOAT
A highlight of the morning was Kevin Quinn speaking with Ambassador Edward F. Crawford about his background. (video courtesy of Quinn Irish Radio)
Ambassador Crawford is being inducted into the Cleveland International Hall of Fame (CIHF) on Tuesday April 23 and CIHF co-founder Dan Hanson told about the event. Dan said that the Irish have more inductees than any other ethnic group!
2010 Lonnie McCauley
2011 Gerry Quinn
2012 Father Jim O'Donnell
2013 John "Jack" Coyne
2014 Thomas Scanlon
2015 Steve Mulloy
2016 Jack Kahl
2018 Sheila Murphy Crawford
2019 Marilyn Madigan
2020 Margaret Lynch
2023 Patricia Dowd
On April 23, 2024 the list will grow with the induction of Ambassador Edward F. Crawford at Windows on the River. He will be inducted by the Ambassador of Ireland to the US, Geraldine Byrne Nason. Watch the video.
After the Quinn Radio Show and the delicious Irish breakfast, the GOAT continued with a variety of entertainment option at the WSIAC.
Here are a few pictures from the Quinn Radio Show at the WSIAC GOAT.
Helen Malloy working hard as always
WSIA Queen Erin Mackin and Man of the Year Jim McGuirk
Dan Chambers and John O'Brien
Grand Marshal Pat Murphy making Irish Coffee
Kevin Quinn, Gerry Quinn, Dan Chambers, Ed Fitzpatrick and Colleen Corrigan
JC Sullivan interviewing author Ashley Herzog
Volunteers of the Year Dan and Diana Flick and friend serving breakfast
More breakfast volunteers
Mary Alice Fitzpatrick, Nellie Quinn and friends
John O'Brien, Queen Erin Mackin and Gerry Quinn
Having fun at the GOAT
Yanks from the Plank session in the Pub
Gerry Quinn and Pat Mulchrone
Ed and Pat Fitzpatrick and grandson Seamus Cooney
Video of Shields and McHale playing Will Ye Go, Lassie Go (Wild Mountain Thyme)
Great job Kevin Quinn stepping in for your Dad (with Josh Booth)
What a way to kick off St. Patrick's Day. Congratulations to President Dan Chambers and the rest of the WSIAC for bringing us the GOAT. Save the dates March 6-9, 2025 for the 4th annual GOAT.
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