Tommy Makem Cultural Legacy Fund

Tommy Makem, a legend among the Irish Music world, passed away in 2007. He was an internationally celebrated folk artist, poet and storyteller who loved Milwaukee Irish Fest and was an advocate and supporter for 30 years.

As a tribute to this friend of Milwaukee Irish Fest, we have established the Tommy Makem Cultural Legacy Fund to award an annual grant or scholarship that promotes a living legacy of Irish Music and Culture.

Help us fund this lasting legacy for a legend and a dear friend. Consider our giving levels outlined below, and make your donation online by clicking the button below. You are also welcome to mail a check made out to Milwaukee Irish Fest to: Milwaukee Irish Fest, Attn: Tommy Makem Fund, 1532 Wauwatosa Ave., Wauwatosa, WI 53213.

Irish Festivals, Inc. is a 501 (C)3 Non-Profit organization. Your donations are tax deductible. Click the button below and choose Tommy Makem Fund under "Choose Desired Fund."

Tommy Makem

Photo: Thom Hindle

Giving Levels

Friends Song Club ($100+)
Legacy Friend: Bronze ($500+)

Legacy Friend: Silver ($1,000+)

Legacy Friend: Gold ($2,500+)
Legacy Friend: Platinum ($5,000+)

Thank you to our Donors

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