The recipients of the 2026 Tip O’Neill Irish Diaspora Awards have been announced. The prestigious Tip O’Neill Irish Diaspora Awards celebrate members of the global Irish family who have distinguished themselves in their respective fields, while maintaining strong connections to Ireland and promoting Irish values and heritage around the world. Brendan ‘Tiny’ Vaughan, a native of Carrigart, Co. Donegal, is widely recognised for his outstanding commitment to community, charity and the Irish diaspora. He also co-founded the London Irish Vintage Club, whose annual Charity Vintage Day has raised over £1 million for worthy causes across Ireland and Britain. The 2026 Tip O’Neill Irish Diaspora Awards will be hosted at the Inishowen Gateway Hotel on Friday 25th September 2026.