A chara,

Welcome back members!

September brings us back together for our monthly meetings. This month we will meet at our new location at Trinity United Methodist Church on Cambridge Boulevard in the Village of Marble Cliff. Pastor Wade and his staff are very excited to have us at their Church and possibly work on charity projects together.

During September we celebrate Halfway to St. Patrick's Day. Fun events to celebrate include Traditional Night at Tara Hall on September 13 and the Halfway Party at the Shamrock Club on September 14.

This year will go quickly, and we will enjoy every moment of it! Bring a friend and come enjoy some fellowship at Sunday's meeting.

Slán go foíll,

Peggy Shanahan



SEPTEMBER MEETING

We can't wait to see you at the first meeting of the new year! This is the 46th year as Central Ohio's Largest Irish Women's organization!

Sunday, Sept. 8 we'll be at the new location: Trinity United Methodist Church, 1581 Cambridge Boulevard, Columbus 43212.

• Hospitality asks us to bring tailgate foods. For those who are new, we bring goodies to share at the meeting during fellowship. Thank you, Sheila

• In September, we are collecting school supplies. We will designate a school in need. If you have any suggestions for a school or any charities you would like to see benefit from our meeting collections, please email cherylcostello@yahoo.com or text 614-774-8879.  As always, the generosity of our organization is greatly appreciated! Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you, Cheryl

DART LEAGUE

Hello Lady Darters! We began the 2024-25 dart league on Sept. 5 at the Shamrock Club.

The Daughters of Erin Dart League is looking for new members! Ladies play on the first and third Thursdays each month. You must be a member in good standing in one of the Irish groups, DOE, LAOH, Emerald Society or Shamrock Club, and pay dart dues of $5.00 per year.

• We play for fun and friendship, even if you've never darted before, you will definitely have a great time learning how to dart!

• If you are interested, we're seeking new teams and additional players for existing teams.

• Subs are needed every week, stop by to check it out! Try it -- you might like it!!

• Reminder, darters should arrive at 7 pm with play beginning at 7:15 pm.

• Teams can have up to five players. Some teams need one or two more players!



Contact Melanie McGue 614-507-6567 or melmcgue03@aol.com.

ANNUAL CHARITIES & ADOPTED FAMILIES

Each year, our members submit names of charities and needy families for our annual donations. Nominations are now open.

Do you know a non-profit or organization that might benefit from a donation from the Daughters of Erin?

Do you know of a family in need? Please submit contact information to Cheryl Costello at cherylcostello@yahoo.com, before the October meeting. As always, identities are protected. Information about the families we adopt for Thanksgiving and Christmas will be published in the November newsletter.

Nominate a charity in writing to any Board member of via e-mail to cherylcostello@yahoo.com or mail to P.O. Box 1912, Columbus, OH 43216-1912. Please include contact information for each charity. Nominations must be received by the October Board meeting for consideration.



2024-25 MEETING SCHEDULE

Going forward, we will have our meetings according to this schedule:

• Board Meetings are at noon, immediately prior to the General Membership Meetings

• General Membership Meetings are at 2 pm on the second Sunday of the month, unless otherwise indicated.

New Location:

Trinity United Methodist Church, 1581 Cambridge Boulevard, Columbus 43212

Our Board & General Meeting Schedule:

Sunday, Sept. 8

Sunday, Oct. 13

Sunday, Nov. 10

Sunday, Dec. 8 (location TBD)

Sunday, Jan. 12

Sunday, Feb. 9

Sunday, March 2 (at Our Lady of Victory after Irish Breakfast)

Sunday, April 13

Sunday, May 4 (Election)

Sunday, June 8

ANNOUNCEMENTS

We want to celebrate special birthdays, work announcements, honors, etc. Please share the details, so we can share and celebrate with you.

SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS

Sept. 2 - Kay McGovern

Sept. 3 - Amanda Shadley

Sept. 4 - Julie Clemons

Sept. 5 - Zoey Shelly

Sept. 9 - Marita Surry

Sept. 12 - Nancy Murphy

Sept. 16 - Maggie (Mary Margaret) Groves

Sept. 19 - Marcia Springer

Sept. 23 - Colleen McConahay

Sept. 24 - Anna Tippett

Sept. 27 - Suzy Lhamon and Marti Mercuri

Sept. 28 - Becky Ellis and Msgr. John Cody



JUNIOR DIVISION QUILT RAFFLE

If you have daughters, granddaughters, or nieces under 18, who'd like to make new friends, please reach out and invite them to the September meeting.

The Junior Division meetings are at the same time as our meeting.

The Junior Division is selling raffle tickets for a quilt, donated by at DOE member as a fundraiser. The monies will benefit the charity donation for the annual Clann Na nGael, to be determined later this year.



PRAYER LINE

Please keep our members and those on the prayer list in your thoughts and prayers. Please join us in prayer for peace and for all those who've lost family members across the world.

The families of Judy Statmiller, longtime DOE member and Shamrock Club Past President Pat Fallon on their passing, Gerry Curran, Karen Franz, Virginia O'Keefe, Jim Thomas, Dell Koch, John Shanahan, Nancy Longerbaker, Peggy Sexton, Bob Archer, Kelly Tamerlano, Mike Malloy, Carolyn Collins, Sue Corrova, Mary McGue Schreck, Bob Stourt, Sara Long, Linda Miller, Jacob Jarvis, Sara Trepanier, Becky Ellis, Vince Tantes, Mike Koch, Mary Hayes, Sharon Selby, Brian Morris, Sharon Cattey, Patricia Furney, Eileen Baesmann, Dianna Ardrey, Franklin Tack, Terry Baesmann, Joann McNamara, Paul Tisdale, Kay Fallon, Ed and MaryKay Moriarity, and all those in need of our prayers.

If you are interested in receiving a call or calling a member to check in from time-to-time, please email Karen Jones, kkj1126@gmail.com.



Purchase advance tickets online.

Reserve your seat online.

LAOH NATIONAL HISTORY WRITING CONTEST

Future Novelists, Poets and Playwrights, you're invited to participate in the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians National Irish History Contest.

Topic: The Golden Age of Irish Literature

Level 1: Grades 6-8 – 1st Place $500 and 2nd Place $250

Level 2: Grades 9-12 – 1st Place $1,000 and 2nd Place $500

Find contest details: https://aohdiv23.org/irish-history-contest/

KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS

Thank you ladies for shopping at Kroger, we continue to receive funds ... $121 this quarter from YOUR use of the Kroger cards! This money is raised from Kroger Cards registered through Kroger Community Rewards program.

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.

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

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

In the search field, type in Daughters of Erin or enter the organization # 81910. And press SAVE.

Thank you for your support! 



50th ANNIVERSARY PLANNING MEETING

We're planning for the Daughters of Erin 50th Anniversary Celebration coming in 2028. Call or text Peggy Fahy, 614-203-7179, if you're interested in helping or have questions.



CLANN NA NGAEL ACTIVITIES

What's happening in the Irish community? (Websites and Facebook pages are linked below)

Friday, Sept. 6, 6:30 pm, JJ Corry Whiskey Tasting, Shamrock Club

Friday, Sept. 6, 8 pm, Oxbow String Co., Tara Hall

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

Friday, Sept. 13, 8 pm, Trad Night with General Guinness & Friends., Tara Hall

Saturday, Sept. 14, 3-10 pm, Halfway to Saint Patrick's Day, Shamrock Club

Featuring The Shamrock Club Pipes & Drums, Fiala and Hang Time with Chaz and Niki,

Irwin Academy of Irish Dance and Claddaugh Columbus Irish Dance

Friday, Sept 20, 7 pm, Birthday Night with Eamonn & Seamus, Tara Hall

Saturday, Sept 21, 7 pm, The Ladies of Longford, Shamrock Club

The Shamrock Club is open every Friday for Happy Hour. Watch the Shamrock Club Facebook page or website for additional events.

Tara Hall is open every Friday featuring music and Birthday Night on the third Friday. Watch the Tara Hall Facebook page or 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 Shamrock Club Facebook page, Tara Hall Facebook page, Patrick Pearse Ancient Order of Hibernians Facebook page, Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians Facebook page, Greater Columbus Irish Cultural Foundation Facebook page and the Clann Na nGael Facebook page.