A chara,

Due to the pending weather forecast, the Clann na nGael Irish Darts scheduled on Saturday, Jan. 24 is POSTPONED to Saturday, April 11!

Don't miss the January Meet & Greet, bring a co-worker, family and friends to the Crooked Can, 5354 Center St., Hillard, 43026.

Green Season updates are mentioned below. We will have updates and new information each newsletter! If you haven't paid for the Clann Na nGael dinner, please contact me at 614-323-6941.



Stay safe and keep warm this weekend!!

Slán go foíll,

Peggy Shanahan

FEBRUARY MEETING

The February meeting is Sunday, Feb. 8, at 2 pm, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 1581 Cambridge Boulevard, Columbus 43212. We meet at 1:30 pm for snacks and friendship before the meeting.

The Hospitality theme for February is Love is in the Air!

The February charity collection will be for Crossroads World Outreach Ministries. They have a food pantry in Franklinton, just outside of downtown. The items we are collecting are:

• Cans of Tuna & Chicken
• Packages of pasta (any kind)
• Rice
• Granola bars.  

The Juniors will meet at 1:30 pm to discuss their 2026 charity and learn about New Year Traditions. There will be no meeting in February and will meet in March.

PRAYER LINE

Please keep our members and those on the prayer list in your thoughts and prayers. Join us in praying for kindness and peace in the world, as well as for all those we have promised to pray for.

Please pray for the following: Gary Kip, Pat Shanahan, Bob Basbagill, Jane McEvoy, Betty Moore, Matt Locklear, Zachary Hardie, Morey Brady, Chris McKenzie, Karen Joyce, Terry Herrera, Bobby Priest, Valerie Del Monaco, Bill Harris, Tim Jones, Annie Curran, Steve Dean, Terri Merriman, Becky Ellis, Nancy Longenbaker, Eric Hawks, Lindsay Archer, Patti Heinl, Paula Quinlan-Appel, Alex Rogers, Julia Mitchel, Kathy Burke, Cathy Morock, Joan Shanahan, Carolyn Collins, Lois O'Reilly, Sharon Cattey, Linda Miller, Mike Koch, Bob and Patti Archer, Kelly Tamerlano, Ed and Mary Kay Moriarity, and all those suffering from cancer.

If you have a prayer request or would like to receive a call, or check in on a member from time to time, please email Sandee Murphy at samurphy711@gmail.com.

2026 MEETING SCHEDULE

General Membership Meetings are at 2 pm on the second Sunday of the month, unless otherwise indicated. We gather beginning at 1:30 pm for social time.

Location:

Trinity United Methodist Church, 1581 Cambridge Boulevard, Columbus 43212

Our Board & General Meeting Schedule:

Wednesday, Feb. 4 and Sunday, Feb. 8

Wednesday, Feb. 25 and Sunday, March 1, Our Lady of Victory after Irish Breakfast

Wednesday, April 8 and Sunday, April 12

Wednesday, April 29 and Sunday, May 3, Election of Officers

Wednesday, June 3 and Sunday, June 7

PARLIAMENTARIAN UPDATE

NOMINATIONS OF OFFICERS

Interested members will be nominated at the April meeting. The elected offices are: President, Vice President, Secretary and three board delegates. If you are interested in running for the Board, contact Jean Winters at jmwinters97@hotmail.com.

Nominees should have a bio to read at the April meeting and published in the May newsletter, please email to daughtersoferin@gmail.com.

BY-LAWS & CONSTITUTION REVIEW

We are asking you to take a critical look at both documents to see if you have any questions, suggested additions or deletions, or any other thoughts about them. We want your feedback! Please send any thoughts to Jean Winters at jmwinters97@hotmail.com. Changes will be presented after the February meeting. Thank you.

Review the:

• Constitution
• By-Laws

2026 TRADITIONAL IRISH BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER

The Daughters of Erin Annual Traditional Irish Breakfast Fundraiser is 9 am to noon, Sunday, March 1 at Our Lady of Victory Church, 1559 Roxbury Road, Columbus, 43212.

Breakfast tickets are a suggested donation of $20 for adults and $10 for children, 14 and under. The menu includes eggs, potatoes, bacon, sausage, tomatoes, mushrooms, baked beans, porridge, homemade scones, Irish and sweet breads, plus juice, tea and coffee.

There will be a Rowdy Raffle of Irish-themed items. Please let Jessica Hedgecock or Debbie Lynch, know if you will be bringing items.

Our Lady of Victory Mass Times are 8, 10 and 11:30 am.

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!

We need volunteers for the Irish Breakfast throughout the day to serve, bus tables and more! If you want to help. Please come and help out where needed.

Watch for volunteer signups, soon!

CALLING ALL BAKERS!

Thank you members! We need you to bake soda bread, brown bread, little muffins, shortbread and rolls (zucchini, banana or fruit breads). If you haven't been to the Irish Breakfast, we serve delicious breads to go with the hot breakfast. These goodies do NOT have to be homemade. Baked goods can be dropped off the day of the breakfast.

"HER HIDDEN FIRE" AUTHOR EVENT

Join the Daughters of Erin in welcoming Irish author Cliodhna O'Sullivan in conversation with Tara Ryan-Gallagher in celebration of her debut novel, Her Hidden Fire, the first in a young adult romantasy series inspired by the Emerald Isle.

The author event is at 7 pm in the Community Hall at the Dublin Recreation Center. Cliodhna O'Sullivan will be signing books following the event. Prologue Bookshop will be on site as the featured bookseller and 10% of event book sales will be donated to the Daughters of Erin.

Clíodhna O’Sullivan is a writer based in Co. Louth, Ireland. She works as a legal counsel and plays in a band, Molasha. She's married with three children, as well as far too many cats and a dog.

Tara Ryan-Gallagher is a bookseller and events and marketing manager at Prologue Bookshop. She lives in Columbus, Ohio.

This event is free to attend, purchase a book and or RSVP online.

2026 CHARITY DONATIONS

Thank you for your generous contributions for the Adopt-A-Family. We were able to assist seven families and a total of 17 children. We want to specifically thank all DOE, Shamrock Club, AOH & LAOH members along with anyone else in the Irish community for the gifts purchased and the donations made towards this charity event. Shout out to Jerome Village Dental in Plain City who adopted an entire family and also Grove City Smiles that made a very generous donation and took various gifts off Sign-up Genius. Our success comes from all of you!

The following charities that were nominated by our membership and voted on at our January board meeting. We are paying out close to $5000 to these charities.

Clann na nGael Charity is Charity Selection - Women Affirming Women

https://www.womenaffirmingwomen.org/

Women Affirming Women began with four friends who had the idea of hosting a getaway weekend for unpaid female caregivers, most of whom are also the sole source of financial support for their loved ones, and who are not able to take a break from the demands of caregiving. The first Women’s Respite retreat weekend was held in July 1999 at St. Therese’s Retreat Center in Columbus, and was modeled after a Women’s Respite program hosted by the Franciscan sisters at Stella Niagara, New York.

They became an organization solely of volunteers, funded by grassroots fundraising and donations. St. Stephen’s Community House graciously invited them under its umbrella in order to process donations. Many of their first guests were women involved in the programs at St. Stephens. The group not only affirmed the women they served, but were affirmed and blessed by those same women.

THE STYNCHULA FOUNDATION | https://www.stynchulafoundation.com/

The Stynchula Foundation mission is to help an inclusive world that embraces individuals with autism and the spectrum at every stage of life. Through their advocacy, greenhouse efforts, individual and business partnerships, they strive to enhance the care and well-being of autistic individuals and their families. Our donation allows the individuals to learn and grow their own section of a garden to give produce and flowers to their family and to sell at the Farmers Market.

THINK MAKE LIVE YOUTH | https://www.tmlyouth.org/

Think Make Live Youth is a nonprofit organization committed to empowering youth and young adults (ages 13-24) by providing innovative programs, mentorship, and leadership development opportunities. They provide access to equity, resources and the tools needed for growth, foster success by creating connections and networks and recognize and encourage existing strengths, talents and skills by creating a caring and supportive environment for the community.

THE MJB FOUNDATION | https://www.mjbfoundation.org/

Sharing our JOY with children with challenges. The MJB Foundation is a non-profit organization supporting children with mental and physical challenges primarily in the Central Ohio area. By sponsoring recreational and educational activities, donating physical goods and services, and making monetary contributions we hope to bring Joy to these children.

MISSION GRATITUDE | https://mgffohio.org/

Mission Gratitude Family Friends, a verified 501(c)(3) organization founded in 2023, is dedicated to supporting our deployed service members. Their mission is to create care packages that bring comfort and joy to those who serve our country, remind them that they are never forgotten and that their sacrifice never goes unappreciated. While they have a focus on those from Central Ohio, they accept all sponsored name requests that we receive.

CLEAR CREEKS AND BYWAYS | https://www.clearcreeksandbyways.com/

Clear Creeks and Byways was founded in 2021 by Michael Chapman and Ted Davis. Their mission is to clean local waterways and roadsides, hosting small group cleanups in trouble spots, and larger organized cleaning events. Their goal is to reduce waste that gets into our waterways at its source, promote recycling, and raise awareness on the effects of littering. They are a 100% volunteer non-profit that has removed over 60,000 lbs. of litter, including over 500 tires from our local roadsides and waterways.

JUNIOR CHARITY

The Hous Foundation | https://www.housfoundation.org/

The Hous Foundation empowers children by expanding their access to activities and opportunities. In November 2017, Annie Niewenhous and her children, Isabelle and Parker, lost their lives in an act of domestic violence. Their family established the Hous Foundation to honor, remember, and continue their legacy by removing financial barriers that prevent children from participating in extracurricular and non-school activities. 

IRISH LIFE EXPERIENCE

The Irish Life Experience is a 26-day summer program introducing North American students to the characteristics and qualities of Irish life. This year’s program is from June 28-July 23, 2026 and consists of a wide variety of classes, workshops, and tours based in a variety of locations throughout Ireland. 

Each year, the Daughters of Erin, along with the Shamrock Club and the Greater Columbus Irish Cultural Foundation, sponsor one student to participate in this program and pays nearly all expenses; airfare from Boston to Ireland, room and board, tuition, group tours, transportation, and activities. The students’ families are only responsible for paying for transportation to and from Columbus and Boston.

The program is open to both male and female students who have graduated from the eighth grade and are entering high school after the program through students graduating high school just before the program begins.   To apply for the Irish Experience scholarship, an applicant must know a member of the any Clann na nGael organization in Columbus. 

For full details, visit both: https://www.daughtersoferin.org/irish-life-experience.html and https://irishlifeexperience.com/ for full details. 

Deadline to apply: Wednesday, April 1, 2026. 

CULTURAL UPDATE

10 Irish Phrases to Learn for St. Patrick's Day

For a more culturally informed look at this celebrated holiday, we invite you to take a moment to learn about the Irish language, known as Irish Gaelic or just Gaelic. Gaelic was the dominant language in Ireland until the 19th century, when English became more commonly spoken. Now, only a few small areas in certain Irish counties primarily speak the Irish language. Just over 70,000 people speak Gaelic as their primary language, and UNESCO’s Atlas of World Languages in Danger lists Irish as “definitely endangered.” It's one of the 12 most at-risk languages in Europe. Many experts estimate that Irish will most likely vanish completely over the next 100 years.

There is a bright side: major efforts have been made in recent decades to bring Irish back into the common vernacular. In 2010, the Irish government launched a 20-year strategy to revive Irish that focuses on further integrating it into education and media to nurture future first-language Irish speakers.

Dia duit

Pronounced: dee-ah gwit Meaning: “Hello!” or literally, “God be with you.”

Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona duit!

Pronounced: laa ey-lu paad-rig soh-na ghit!

Meaning: “Happy St. Patrick’s Day to you!” or literally, “Happy Day of the Festival of Patrick to you!”

Pionta Guinness, le do thoil.

Pronounced: pyunta Guinness leh duh hull Meaning: “A pint of Guinness, please.”

Cad is ainm duit?

Pronounced: coad iss annim dwit? Meaning: “What is your name?”

Níl agam ach beagáinín Gaeilge.

Pronounced: kneel ah-gum ock byug-aneen gayle-geh. Meaning: “I speak only a little Irish.”

Sláinte!

Pronounced: slawn-che Meaning: “Cheers!” or literally, “health”

Tabhair póg dom, táim Éireannach!

Pronounced: too-irr pogue dum, toyme ay-ron-ock! Meaning: “Kiss me, I’m Irish!”

Erin go Bragh

Pronounced: erin-go-brah Meaning: “Ireland forever”

A popular expression of loyalty to or affection for Ireland)

Go n-eirí an t-ádh leat!

Pronounced: guh nah-ree on taah-laht! Meaning: “Good luck!”, “That luck may rise with you!”

Slán or slán leat

Pronounced: slawn or slawn lyat

Meaning: “Bye” (informal) or “goodbye” (formal, literally “may safety/health be with you”)

SHAMROCK CLUB SAINT PATRICK'S DAY RAFFLE

Purchase 25 tickets for $10 for a chance to win $10,000.

Tickets are available at the Shamrock Club or purchase tickets online.

DOE HISTORY & 50th ANNIVERSARY

Save the date: Oct. 7, 2028. If you are interested in being on the Anniversary COmmittee, contact Peggy Fahy, 614-203-7179.

If you have old personal pictures of our events or members and are willing to share them, please bring to the meeting or email Becky Ellis at bellis.1296@yahoo.com. 

Pictures and/or documents will be scanned and returned to the owners. We would like to have a digital file of our history and many of you have taken pictures over the years which our newer members haven't even seen. 

CLANN NA NGAEL ACTIVITIES

What's happening in the Irish community? The calendar is as complete as possible. Visit websites or social media sites for the most updated events and activities.

Every Friday, Queen of Hearts and Potluck, 6:30-7:45 pm, Shamrock Club

Friday, Jan. 30, 8 pm, Bob & Beth Ford, Tara Hall

Friday, Jan. 30, 6:30 pm, Progressive Euchre, Shamrock Club

Saturday, Jan. 31, 4-10 pm, LAOH St. Brigid's Day Celebration, Tara Hall

Saturday, Jan. 31, 6:30 pm, Irish Unity: Opportunities and Practical Challenges to Unification, Our Lady of Victory Church

Friday, Feb. 6, 8 pm, All Those Who Wander, Tara Hall

Saturday, Feb. 7, 6 pm, Clann Na nGael Dinner

Sunday, Feb. 8, 10 am-4 pm, Shamrock Club Blood Drive

Friday, Feb. 13, 7 pm, Quiz Night, Shamrock Club

Friday, Feb. 13, 8 pm, Trad Night with Trad 5, Tara Hall

Friday, Feb. 20, 7 pm, Potluck, 8 pm, Birthday Night with the Hooligans, Tara Hall

Friday, Feb. 20, 5:30 pm, Emerald Society Fish Fry with Columbus Comhaltas, Shamrock Club

Saturday, Feb. 21, 8-10 pm, Mad Maudlin, Shamrock Club, purchase tickets online soon

Thursday, Feb. 26, 8-10 pm, Pub Choir with Molly Roison, Shamrock Club

Friday, Feb. 27, 8 pm, Molly Roisin Solo, Tara Hall

Friday, Feb. 27, 5:30 pm, Emerald Society Fish Frys, Shamrock Club

Sunday, March 1, Annual Irish Breakfast, Our Lady of Victory

Monday, March 2, "Her Hidden Fire," Book Signing and Meet the Author

Friday, March 6, 5:30 pm, Emerald Society Fish Fry, Shamrock Club

Friday, March 6, 8:30 am Mass at Saint Christopher, 11 am Proclamation Day Ceremony, City Hall

Friday, March 6, Mossy Moran, Shamrock Club

Friday March 6, The Hooligans, Pints & Oxbow String Co., Tara Hall

Monday, March 9, 6:30 pm, Irish Man of the Year Party, Byrne's Pub

Wednesday, March 11, 7 pm, Lunasa, Shamrock Club, details coming soon

Friday, March 13, 5:30 pm, Emerald Society Fish Fry, Shamrock Club

Friday, March 13, 8 pm, Trad Night with Trad 5, Tara Hall

Saturday, March 14, 2-11 pm, St. Patrick's Day Preview Party, Shamrock Club

Tuesday, March 17, Mass and Saint Patrick's Day Parade & Irish Family Reunion

Tuesday, March 17, Mad Maudlin and The Hooligans, Tara Hall

Tuesday, March 17, Entertainment at the Shamrock Club, details coming soon

Friday, March 20, 5:30 pm, Emerald Society Fish Fry with Columbus Comhaltas, Shamrock Club

Friday, March 20, 7 pm Potluck, 8 pm, Birthday Night with the Hooligans, Tara Hall

Thursday, March 26, 8-10 pm, Pub Choir with Molly Roison, Shamrock Club

Friday, March 27 5:30 pm: Emerald Society Fish Fry, Shamrock Club

Saturday, April 4, 11 am, Easter Egg Hunt, Shamrock Club

Saturday, April 11, 6 pm, Clann Na nGael Irish Darts, Shamrock Club

The Shamrock Club is open every Friday for Happy Hour. Watch the Shamrock Club Facebook page or website for additional events. You must be a Pub member to purchase alcohol.

Tara Hall is open every Friday, featuring music and Birthday Night on the third Friday. Watch the Tara Hall Facebook page or the AOH website for entertainment listings.

The Central Ohio branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann celebrates Irish music, language, and culture. Visit the Columbus Comhaltas website for details.

Check out future events and activities happening with the Clann na nGael organizations.

Visit the Facebook pages: Shamrock Club, Tara Hall, Patrick Pearse Ancient Order of Hibernians, Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, Greater Columbus Irish Cultural Foundation, and Clann Na nGael.