The 6th Annual Martin McGuinness Peace Foundation Chieftains Walk – Unite Ireland
Sunday, September 13, 2026đź“Ť Pier 25 West Street and N. Moore Street
New York, NY
Join us for the 6th Annual Martin McGuinness Peace Foundation Chieftains Walk as we honor Martin McGuinness’s legacy of leadership, peace, reconciliation, equality, and his lifelong commitment to a united Ireland.This year, we are honored to welcome Martin’s daughter, Gráinne Hargan, who will travel from Ireland to join us for the walk.Whether you have walked with us before or are joining us for the first time, we invite you to stand with friends from across the Irish-American community in support of the work of the Martin McGuinness Peace Foundation and our shared vision of peace, reconciliation, and Irish reunification.Please note: Due to construction at the Irish Hunger Memorial, we will not be meeting there this year. The event will begin and end at Pier 25. Participants will walk along the Hudson River waterfront from Pier 25 to Pier 45 and back.
Event Schedule
9:00 – 10:00 a.m. | Registration & Opening CelebrationJoin us at Pier 25 for registration and an opening celebration featuring traditional Irish music by Billy & Jacinta, remarks from Foundation representatives and invited guests, and an opportunity to gather with friends from across the Irish-American community.10:00 a.m. | Chieftains Walk BeginsWe will walk together along the Hudson River waterfront from Pier 25 to Pier 45 and back, honoring Martin’s legacy and supporting the Foundation’s work for peace, reconciliation, equality, and a united Ireland.Additional announcements and event information will be shared as September approaches.
Official 2026 Event T-Shirt
Show your support with the official Union Made “Unite Ireland” T-shirt, available as an optional add-on during registration for $20.One People. One Island. One Future.
Register for the Walk
Register here:https://raceroster.com/events/2026/139840/2026-martin-mcguinness-chieftains-walk-nyc
We look forward to welcoming you on Sunday, September 13, as we walk together in Martin’s memory and carry forward his vision of a peaceful, reconciled, and united Ireland.
The 5th Annual Martin McGuinness Peace Foundation Chieftain’s Walk – Unite Ireland
đź“… Date: September 13, 2025
đź“Ť Location: Irish Hunger Memorial, Battery Park City
On September 13th, 2025, we came together in New York City for the 5th Annual Chieftain’s Walk, carrying forward the vision and legacy of Martin McGuinness and raising our voices for a United Ireland.
The day kicked off with lively entertainment from Jacinta and Timmy, whose traditional Irish music lifted spirits and set the tone. Inspiring words from Marty Glennon and Ciarán Quinn, Sinn Féin Representative to North America, reminded us why we walk: to complete Martin’s vision of a united Ireland built on peace, justice, and equality.
Irish America has always played a central role in Ireland’s struggle for peace and justice. Once again, this year’s walk showed that we are ready to finish the journey. Unity is no longer a distant aspiration—it is within reach.
We are closer than ever before. Now is the time to make our voices visible, normalize unity, and show the world the Ireland we believe in: one island, one nation, united at last.
📸 See photos from last year’s Chieftain’s Walk below
Recent Events
2024 Chieftain’s Walk
September 15, 2024
Martin McGuinness Peace Foundation 2023 Annual Dinner
Reflections on The Good Friday Agreement: 25 Years of Peace & Progress
With President Bill Clinton and Gery Adams
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