Montreal’s 2001 Irishman of the Year, Peter Shea, marching in the Montreal St. Patrick’s Parade in March 2001. ‹ Previous Patrick Shea’s graduation from Loyola High School, June 1990 Next › Peter Shea with the 15-pound muskie that he proudly caught in the Ottawa River, Bristol, Quebec, c. 1952. Montreal’s 2001 Irishman of the Year, Peter Shea (Patrick’s father), marching in the Montreal St. Patrick’s Parade in March 2001.