A chara,

REMINDER: the annual Easter Egg Hunt is Saturday, April 4 at 11 am. We'll need help hiding eggs starting at 9:30 am, and stuffing bags at 10:15 am.

Don't forget the Annual Bowling Extravaganza on Friday, April 10! Invite your friends and family! We always have a great time! Register online below!

I'm so excited to share when Cheryl Costello dropped off the Easter Baskets to Franklin County Children's Services, Spectrum News was there. Watch the video Volunteers deliver easter baskets for children in need on the Spectrum News website and social media.

Wishing you, your family and friends a blessed and joyous Easter.

Slán go foíll,

Peggy Shanahan

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.

We need help hiding eggs at 9:30 am.

If you would like to donate an item 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.

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! You can pay at the event.

• 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.

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 Secretary Marcia & Eric Springer, members Allie and Amanda Springer and family whose mother, grandmother Kay Springer passed away. View the obituary, Wednesday, April, and for Ed Norris and family on the loss of Kathy.

Please pray for the souls of Kay Springer and Kathy Norris

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

Please pray for: Ed Norris, Laura and Tom Byrne, Gregg Shehee, Ed and Mary Kay Moriarity, Tim & Karen Jones, Bob Basbagill, Mary Woods, Chris McKenzie, Sarah Kelly, Sharon Tantes, Nancy Longenbaker,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 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.

APRIL MEETING

The April meeting begins at 2 pm, Sunday, April 12 at Trinity United Methodist Church, 1581 Cambridge Blvd., 43212. We gather starting @ 1:30 pm for snacks and get-to-know members prior to the meeting.

Nominations of Officers will take place. Please send your bio to daughtersoferin@gmail.com for the April and May newsletters.

Hospitality asks us to bring spring-themed goodies.

CHARITIES

For our April meeting we are collecting the following items for Tent City Showers a non-profit that goes out to homeless camps with a trailer to give showers and haircuts and clothing options for the homeless.

The items needed for men and women (can be new or gently used):

• Sweatshirts
• T-shirts
• Shorts
• Socks
• Toiletries for the shower (ie. regular size shampoo and body wash, etc.)

I am available to pick up if you cannot make the April 12 meeting.

As always, thank you for your support with charities. Any questions text or call Cheryl at 614-774-8879.

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 be paid by Saturday, April 4 at the Egg Hunt.

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.

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.

Please review the suggested changes.

• Constitution
• By-laws

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

KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS REMINDER!

Thank you ladies for shopping at Kroger, we continue to receive funds, from YOUR use of the Kroger cards! This money is raised from Kroger Cards registered through Kroger Community Rewards program. This has been a wonderful fundraising effort for us!

MAKE SURE YOU RENEW YOUR KROGER CARD AFTER APRIL 1.

If you shop at Kroger and have a Kroger Card, please register your account so your rewards benefit the Daughters of Erin. The best part is that YOU still receive your Kroger rewards (coupons, fuel perks, etc) but behind the scenes, the Daughters of Erin receives a percentage of what you spend at the Kroger Store. If you don't have a Kroger Card, get one, it benefits both you and the Daughter of Erin!

You can register in store at the Customer Service Desk, the Daughters of Erin organization number is 81910 and HD019 - or - register online at

https://www.kroger.com/account/enrollCommunityRewardsNow

In the search field, type in Daughters of Erin or enter the organization number. And press SAVE.

Thank you for your support!

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.

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

HAPPY EASTER

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

Friday, April 10, 7 pm, Trad Night, Tara Hall

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

Friday, April 17, 7 pm, Birthday Night, Tara Hall

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

Friday, April 24, 7 pm, Dennis Smith & A Few Good Friends, Tara Hall

Saturday, April 25, Shamrock Club Installation of Officers

Saturday, May 2, LAOH Run for the Roses, Tara Hall

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

Sunday, June 7, 10 am-4 pm, Shamrock Club Blood Drive

Sunday, June 14, 5 pm, Flag Day, Ceremony, Shamrock Club

Saturday, July 11, Irish Music Festival, Shamrock Club

Saturday, July 19, Daughters of Erin Annual Golf Outing, Pine Hill Golf Club

Friday, July 24, Irish Golf Classic, Shamrock Club

Saturday, July 25, Scone Baking for the Tea Room at the Dublin Irish Festival

July 31-Aug. 2, Dublin Irish Festival Tea Room

Saturday, Aug. 8, 1-6 pm, Annual Dort Byrne Euchre Tournament, Shamrock Club

Saturday, Aug. 15, Annual Corn Roast, 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.