On Saturday, March 9, the Greenwood Lake Gaelic Cultural Society held its annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Dance at the GWL Arthur Finnegan American Legion Post 1443. A celebration was held in honor for the “2024 Celts of the Year” John and Susan Toddy Trazino during the event.
John is the current chief of Police in Tuxedo. Both John and Toddy are of Gaelic and Celtic lineage (John of northern Irish and northern Italian descent, Toddy of southern Irish and French descent). According to the Society, this couple is absolutely honored to be named the 2024 Celts of the Year.
There was a presentation from GWL Mayor Matthew Buckley and members of the Village Board for the Celts of the Year. In addition to this there were presentations and certificates given to them from different local officials and agencies. Bill Boss, Vice President of the Gaelic Society was Master of Ceremonies for the evening.
Large corned beef and cabbage dinners were served and there was a special dance presentation by Saoirse Trazino (Celts of the Year daughter) and Meghan Bushey.
