Joe Sipsey (at right, shown here with son Tim) of Methuen was named the 2026 Irishman of the Year, an award bestowed by the Rev. James E. O’Reilly Ancient Order of Hibernians on March 7 at the Elks Lodge in Lawrence. Sipsey has diligently supported the Division 8 Hibernians for 40-plus years including tending bar and setting up for functions. ML photo by Yadira Betances Muldoon
