04/13/2026
The Hudson Valley Irish Fest mourn the passing of the unconquerable Unateresa Gormley. Una was the very first person to come to our aid at our original Fest, the Graymoor Celtic Fest. She brought a team of highly talented dancers to our Fest every September ever since. Una taught many of our children not only to dance, but to be young leaders. Wearing her NY/NJ Rose Center hat, she invited our youngest girls to be Rosebuds for the NY/ NJ Roses. We were honored to invite the NY/ NJ Roses and their Rosebuds and escorts to the main stage at HVIF annually to the delight of our audiences. This tireless and dedicated woman empowered many people of all ages to go above and beyond their own expectations and she will always be remembered and honored by our community and our Fest.
