Rick Scully, esteemed proprietor of Scully’s Pub, has been named 2023 Irish Person of the Year by the Society of the Friends of Saint Patrick Hawai`i! Mr. Scully was honored at the Emerald Ball held at the Pagoda Floating Restaurant in Honolulu, Hawai’i.

Rick Scully has built a thriving Irish community on the Big Island of Hawaii, hosting weekly community nights and supporting the local Celtic community, including musicians and the Irish dance troupe, Hawai`i Irish Dance. His boundless generosity and dedication to preservation of Irish culture mark him as a true leader and asset to the Hawai`i Irish community.

Deep congratulations to Rick from the many, many people who love him!