A chara,

Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona duit! Happy Saint Patrick's Day to you and your friends and family!

The countdown to the BIG DAY! Saturday, March 14 in Dublin, Ohio and Tuesday, March 17 in Columbus, Ohio.

We're so excited to share in the Dublin and Columbus Saint Patrick's Day parades! Margie Hess, Jessica Hedgecock, Sheila Hively, and the Parade Committee have been building an amazing parade float and costumes to highlight the Pirate Queen Grace O'Malley. View her amazing story on the homepage of our website.

We still have tickets available for the Irish Family Reunion to purchase. Contact me if you need some at 614-323-6941 cell.

Itineraries for the St. Patrick's parades are below.

Review the message from Parade Float coordinator Margie Hess.
We will be in both the Dublin and Columbus Saint Patrick’s Day Parades this year. The Daughters of Erin are celebrating Grace O’Malley “Gráinne Ní Mháille” with our ship float, pirates, and sea life in the parades. If you plan on walking in the parade(s), please dress as a pirate or sea creature to join in the fun. Please bring kids to walk with us and they may get to carry a sea life creature cutout in the parade(s). If you are still waiting for your custom costume that you have been measured for, please call whoever was working on it for you directly.

If you are unable to walk in the Columbus Saint Patrick's Day parade and want to ride in it with others, please call Peggy Shanahan or Becky Ellis to arrange for transportation. The details for each parade are below.

There are many other Green Season activities around the area, sponsored by our Clann na nGael organizations. Pace yourselves! I look forward to spending time with you all.

Watch for updates on stuffing Charity Easter baskets, April Meeting and so much more!

We're sharing photos and updates on social media: Facebook and Instagram. Follow along!

Slán go foíll,

Peggy Shanahan

DUBLIN SAINT PATRICK'S DAY PARADE

Saturday, March 14

Line Up on Metro North - Yellow #11

If you plan on walking in the parade(s), please dress as a pirate or sea creature to join in the fun. Please bring kids to walk with us. They may get to carry a sea life creature cutout in the parade.

• Assembly and setup is at 9:45 am to avoid most traffic closures in the area. Meet at Metro Place North and Frantz Road for the parade start location. Access is available from Metro Place South off of Frantz Road and there is parking available. 
• Teardown is at the same location at the end of the parade and a few people are needed to help with dissembling the float. 
• Parade route map, road closures, and details about the world’s largest shamrock record attempt are available on the City of Dublin parade website.

The Parade begins at 11 a.m. in Metro Center and ends on South High Street near Waterford Drive in Historic Dublin.

• All members participating in this parade must walk, unless they prearrange a ride on the float. There will be no cars to transport members. There are designated parking areas. Arrive early to get to our position on time.

For the world record for the Largest Human Shamrock

• Head to Riverside Crossing Park immediately following the St. Patrick’s Day Parade for a chance to make history! Visit Dublin, Ohio, is inviting residents and visitors to help set a world record for the Largest Human Shamrock on Saturday, March 14, at 1:30 p.m.

2026 SAINT PATRICK'S DAY, MASS, PARADE & FAMILY REUNION

PROCESSION TO MASS

• 8-8:45 am - Bexley Beat Bus shuttles will run from Nationwide Boulevard in front of the Convention Center to Neilston & Naghten. $1 per rider, PLUS a Shamrock Club badge. Tips to the driver strongly encouraged.
• 9 am - Procession to St. Patrick’s Church - Intersection of Neilston & Naghten. Please arrive by 8:45 am
• 9:30 am - Mass at St. Patrick’s Church
• 10-11 am: Parade Check-in Point: the parade entries should report to the check in area. The check in point is on West Broad Street and McDowell streets (near the old Spaghetti Warehouse). There will be Parade Marshals there to let you know where to line up for the parade.

After Mass, busses will take everyone at Mass from the church to the parade staging area.

Click on the link for the St. Patrick’s Day Mass live streamed at St. Patrick Church.

COLUMBUS SAINT PATRICK'S DAY PARADE

Float Set-up & Teardown for the Parade

• Assembly and setup is at 10:00 am and immediately after Mass. Meet at West Broad Street at McDowell Street near OhioHealth Urgent Care Franklinton for the parade start location. If you are riding on the float or helping assemble it, please come directly to the setup location and do not attend the Mass. If you are walking in the parade you are welcome to attend mass and join at the setup location after. 
• Teardown is at the setup location and a few people are needed to help with dissembling the float. We will have transportation arranged from the parade end at the convention center to the start location dissemble the float and back to the convention center for those participating in the Irish Family Reunion. 

There are many costumes available for those interested in marching in the Saint Patrick's Day Parade in costume. If you plan on walking in the parade, please dress as a pirate or sea creature to join in the fun. Please bring kids to walk with us. They may get to carry a sea life creature cutout in the parade!

11:30 am - The parade steps off - from Broad and McDowell street and heads East on Broad Street, North on High Street, and end at the Columbus Convention Center, Battelle Hall.

Shamrock Club website for Saint Patrick's Day event information.

IRISH FAMILY REUNION
We still have tickets available for purchase. Contact Peggy Shanahan if you need some at 614-323-6941 cell.

• 8-10 am - The Convention Center, Battelle Hall, doors are open for table decorating and cooler drop off. No balloons.
• 11 am - Battelle Hall Doors Open

You may bring your own food to enjoy but no alcoholic beverages are permitted to be brought in by guests. Coolers will be checked by Convention Center staff upon entry. Waivers were signed stating that no alcohol will be brought into the Convention Center. If you are found to have brought alcohol inside, you risk being banned from purchasing any future Irish Family Reunion tickets.

• Introduction of Shamrock Club Officers
• 1:00 pm - Irwin Academy of Irish Dance
• 1:35 pm - The Hooligans
• 2:40 pm - Rankin Holland Irish Dance Academy
• 3:10 pm - Ladies of Longford
• 4:30 pm - Half & Half Raffle Drawing

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 member Teresa Harris and family whose husband Bill Harris passed away. View the obituary, Friday, March 13.

Please pray for the souls of Christine Arnold, Bill Harris, Marty Gallagher, Ray Pauken and Diane Dempsey, and keep their families in prayer.

Pray for the safety of Lexi Hagemann and Zachery Hardie, and all the soldiers called to active duty.

Please pray for: Tim & Karen Jones, Mary Woods, Kay Springer, Sarah Kelly, Sharon Tantes, Bob Basbagill, Nancy Longenbaker, Chris McKenzie, Michael Koch, Carolyn Collins, Evan Hively, Mady Phillips and child, Jane McEvoy, Betty Moore, Matt Locklear, Morey Brady, Valerie Del Monaco, Terri Merriman, Becky Ellis, Lindsay Archer, Patti Heinl, Paula Quinlan-Appel, Alex Rogers, Julia Mitchell, Kathy Burke, Joan Shanahan, Sharon Cattey, Linda Miller, 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.

MEMBERSHIP

Membership is open to all women with a genuine interest in Irish culture. The Daughters of Erin provides its members the opportunity to strengthen their Irish cultural ties and to make lasting friendships. Members receive our monthly newsletter "Echo of Erin" which covers all Irish community events and organization news.

To vote in the May election dues must have been paid one month before the election.

Annual membership dues

Junior: under 18 years of age - $10.00

Regular: 18-79 years of age- $20.00

Honorary: 80 years of age and over - free

Apply and Pay Online

• Complete the application online and pay online.

Or bring a check to any of our events, including the Irish Family Reunion.

Download the application and print the form.

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.

CONSTITUTION & BY-LAW REVISIONS
We are reviewing and revising the Constitution and By-laws and will vote on the changes at the May Meeting.

Review the suggested changes.

• Constitution
• By-laws

ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT

The Egg Hunt Saturday, April 4, gates open at 11 am. Bring a basket or bag, money for the great raffles (which pays for the party). We provide lunch to all, goody bags and the Shamrock Club's beautiful grounds to hide all those eggs.

If you would like to donate anything for the raffle you can bring it that morning or drop off at the club 614-491-4449 any Tuesday or Thursday 9:30 am-2:30 pm. 

If you have any questions call/text Mary, 614-316-8278 or themightymary@gmail.com.

SHAMROCK CLUB ENTERTAINMENT

Live entertainment at the Shamrock Club at the St. Patrick's Day Preview Party on Saturday, March 14.

Saint Patrick's Day Tuesday, March 17. 5-9 pm. Doors open at 4 pm. There is a $5 cover charge.

• 5 pm Richen Timm Irish Dance
• 6-9 pm Molly Roison

ANNUAL BOWLING EXTRAVAGANZA

Friday, April 10, 6-9 pm - REGISTER ONLINE

If you plan to participate, but cannot pay online, please contact a Board member or email daughtersoferin@gmail.com to let us know!

• Fees: $100 per 4-person team OR $25 per person, includes 3 games & shoes.
• HP Lanes, 2012 Innis Road, Columbus 43224

Check-in and Lane Assignments 6-6:30 pm | Bowling Starts 7 pm

Don't miss the door prizes and a rowdy raffle! Donations of items are appreciated! If you have raffle or auction donations, please contact Beth Shelley or Kelly Baesmann, 740-739-8128, or bring items to the event by 6:30 pm.

MAY CROWNING



The Daughters of Erin and Ladies Ancient of Order of Hibernians host the 2026 May Crowning, Saturday, May 16 at 11 am at Holy Family Church Parish Center, 584 West Broad Street, behind the church.

All are invited ... bring friends and family! There is a luncheon immediately after the Rosary and May Crowning.

If you are interested in volunteering to set up and clean up, we'll have more information at the April meeting.

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, April 8 and Sunday, April 12, Nomination of Officers

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

Wednesday, June 3 and Sunday, June 7

The Seven Last Words of Christ is a free concert, Sunday, March 29. RSVP on the Our Lady of Victory Concert Series website.

CLANN NA NGAEL ACTIVITIES

What's happening in the Irish community? The calendar is as complete as possible, updates will be added as we get them. Visit websites or social media sites for updated events and activities.

Friday, March 13, 5:30 pm, Emerald Society Fish Fry with Chris Sullivan, 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, 3-10 pm, Saint Patrick's Day with Mad Maudlin and The Hooligans, Tara Hall

Tuesday, March 17, 6-9 pm, Saint Patrick's Day with Molly Roison, Shamrock Club

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

Friday, March 27, 6:30 pm, Euchre in the Pub, Shamrock Club, RSVP information - Upstairs

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

Friday, April 10, 6 pm, Annual Bowling Extravaganza, HP Lanes

Saturday, April 11, 6 pm, Clann Na nGael Irish Darts, Shamrock Club
Friday, April 17, 7 pm, Quiz Night, Shamrock Club

Saturday, April 18, 10 am, AOH Freedom for All Ireland Road Bowling, Deer Creek State Park

Saturday, May 16, 11 am, May Crowning, Holy Family Church

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.