Central Ohio's Largest Irish-American Women's Organization
"American by birth, Irish by the grace of God!"
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Hello Ladies of the Daughters of Erin,
It was wonderful to see many of you at the Irish Breakfast and on Proclamation Day! Follow our Facebook page to see photos of our members at the Green Season activities. Special thanks to sponsor Fadó Irish Pub and the Columbus Comhaltas at the Irish Breakfast.
If you haven't paid your dues, find the Daughters of Erin tables at the Irish Family Reunion! We'll have badges, too!
We've received updates regarding Green Season events and more activities this week leading up to Saint Patrick's day! Find details below.
Thank you,
Sharon
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CHARITIES
We will assemble Charity Easter Baskets for Franklin County Children's Services, Thursday, March 21 at 5:30 pm at the Shamrock Club.
We are collecting for Mommies Matter at the April meeting, April 14, watch for updates.
If you have questions about Charities, please contact Cheryl Costello at 614-774-8879 (text or call) or email cherylcostello@yahoo.com.
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2024 DAUGHTERS OF ERIN BADGE
We still have badges available! 2024 Daughters of Erin badges are $1 each or you can purchase a bag of 10 or 25 badges. The sales support the Saint Patrick's Day parade costs.
If you would like to purchase badges, they will be available the Shamrock Club, Byrne's Pub, March's meeting or by contacting Becky Ellis at 614-262-3643.
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SAINT PATRICK'S DAY | SUNDAY, MARCH 17
- 7 a.m. The Convention Center doors open for table decorating and cooler drop off. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted to be brought in and coolers will be checked.
- 9 - 10 a.m. Beat Bus Shuttles from the Convention Center - $1 per person plus purchase or display of the 2024 Shamrock Club Parade Badge $2.
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10:00 a.m. Procession to Mass - Meet at Gay & 5th Streets
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10:30 am Saint Patrick's Day Mass at St. Joseph’s Cathedral
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Parade Staging is on Broad Street in front of the Cathedral
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The parade steps off immediately following Mass on Broad St. at Fifth St.
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The Bexley Beat Bus is available for Daughters of Erin members to ride; plan to hop on the bus after Mass.
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Visit the Shamrock Club website for details.
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2024 IRISH FAMILY REUNION
The 2024 Shamrock Club Irish Family Reunion is Sunday, March 17 and is sold out!
Alcoholic beverages are not permitted to be brought in, and coolers will be checked. There will be food available for purchase (more to come on this) AND you may still bring your own food as in past years.
Entertainment is Richens Timm Irish Dance, Dwyer Irish Dance, The Hooligans, Rankin-Holland Irish Dance and Irwin Irish Dance Academy.
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CLANN NA NGAEL GREEN SEASON ACTIVITIES
There are so many things happening in the Irish Community. The websites and Facebook pages are linked below.
Match 12, Perfect Pint Contest by Guinness at Fadó Irish Pub Easton, 6 pm, contact Peggy Shanahan with questions at 614-323-6941
March 13, Emmett Cahill Irish Tenor, Saint Matthew Church, see below
March 14, Irish Night with Columbus Blue Jackets, see below, when you purchase a ticket you can choose "Daughters of Erin" as a 501C3, proceeds will benefit our organization, see below
March 15, Birthday Night with the Hooligans, Tara Hall, 7:30 pm
March 15, Emerald Society Fish Fry, Shamrock Club, 5:30-8 pm
March 16, Live Entertainment at Byrnes Pub
March 17, Saint Patrick's Day Mass, 10:30 am, St. Joseph Cathedral
March 17, Saint Patrick's Day Parade, immediately following Mass
March 17, Irish Family Reunion, 1 pm, Columbus Convention Center
March 17, Ladies of Longford, 9 am @ Fados Easton and 7 pm @ the Shamrock Club
March 17, Oxbow String Co. & Mad Maudlin, Tara Hall
March 17, Kells, General Guinness and Drowsy Lads at Nataline's Grandview
March 21, Assemble Charity Easter Baskets, 5 pm, Shamrock Club
March 22, Emerald Society Fish Fry, Shamrock Club, 5:30-8 pm
March 30, DOE Egg Hunt, 11 am, Shamrock Club
April 12, DOE Bowling Extravaganza, HP Lanes
May 18, May Crowning, 11 am, Holy Family Church
The Central Ohio branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann celebrates Irish music, language and culture. Visit the Columbus Comhaltas website for details.
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SHAMROCK CLUB SAINT PATRICK'S DAY RAFFLE
Purchase 25 tickets for $10 for a chance to win $10,000, contact Mary Strickland at 614-316-8278.
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DAUGHTERS OF ERIN | 1978 to 2023 |
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
We want to celebrate big birthdays, work announcements, honors, etc. Please share the details, so we can share and celebrate with you.
Congratulations to Irish Woman of the Year Cheryl Costello on her retirement!
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ANNUAL CHILDREN'S EGG HUNT
Join us at the Shamrock Club, 60 W. Castle Rd. at 11 am, Saturday March 30. Lunch is hot dogs, punch, chips and goody bags.
- Egg Hunt
- Rowdy Raffle
- Easter goodies
Bring your wallet to purchase tickets for the raffle that supports this party. If you are looking for a great gift for someone, Teresa Conley will be selling her delicious Irish fudge! If you have any questions, call Mary Grady Strickland at 614-316-8278.
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DAUGHTERS OF ERIN COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
The deadline to apply for this year's College Scholarship is Monday, April 1. It will be awarded at the May meeting. Visit the Daughters of Erin website for full scholarship details.
Contact Kathleen Burke at 614-261-8708 for more information. Mail application materials to: Kathleen Burke, 3275 Milton Ave., Columbus, OH 43202.
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IRISH LIFE EXPERIENCE
The Irish Life Experience is a 25-day cultural academic program offered to American and Canadian high school students (June 30 to July 24, 2024). The Irish Life Experience program consists of a wide variety of classes, workshops and tours based in three locations throughout Ireland.
Request the application via the Irish Life Experience website. There are a number of pages for you to print and complete. Do not use the financial section, we do not require this. Your application must be complete and should include the following: transcript, application, counselor and teacher recommendation form.
Do not send any money. Contact Kathleen Burke at 614-261-8708 Mail the application to: Kathleen Burke, 3275 Milton Ave., Columbus, OH 43202.
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DOE JUNIOR DIVISION
If you have daughters, granddaughters, or nieces who would like to learn more about Irish culture, participate in charitable activities, and make new friends, please reach out to us or bring them to a meeting.
The meetings are at the same time as our meeting.
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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.
Dan Fitzgerald, Pat Fahy, Brian Morris, Katie Byrne, Bob Archer, Kelly Archer Tamerlano, Ed Kelly, Judy (Mickie) Dildine, Tim Fallon, Tim and Pat O'Farrell, Sharon Cattey, Misty Morgan, Patricia Furney, Michele Benjamin, Tim and Karen Jones, Kathy Feiler, Kevin Ganger's granddaughter Allie, Kim Conley, Toby Betts, Karen Graham, Janet Ott, Eva Havens, Eileen Baesmann, Tim McSweeney, Regan, Dacoda Harmon, Jamie Fahy, Karen Joyce, Tim Robbins, Jim Dempsey, Dianna Ardrey, Chris Sweeney, Carol McConahay, Franklin Tack, Terry Baesmann, Joann McNamara, Paul Tisdale, Kathy Kelly, Clyde Fenton, Karen Franz, 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 Carolyn Collins at collinscarolyn07@gmail.com.
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April 14
May 19 - Meeting & Election of Officers
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MEMBERSHIP DUES
Annual membership dues are $10 for Junior members (under 18 years of age) and $20 for Regular members (ages 18-79).
Honorary members, age 80 and over, please confirm your information with Peggy McCathran. She will have the applications to review.
Dues can be paid by mailing a check made out to Daughters of Erin (please spell out on the check) to: Peggy McCathran, 3012 E. Mound St., Columbus, OH, 43209 or call Peggy with questions at 614-235-2969.
If any of your contact information has changed, please include it with your check.
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EMMET CAHILL CONCERT
Wednesday, March 13, there is a concert by internationally acclaimed, Irish tenor Emmet Cahill at St. Matthew the Apostle Church in Gahanna. Enjoy Irish tunes, church songs and classic Broadway tunes.
The event is co-sponsored by the Irish Cultural Foundation. Proceeds benefit St. Matthew Charitable Works and SPICE programs.
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BLUE JACKETS IRISH NIGHT
Bring family and friends for Irish Heritage night at Nationwide Arena for the Columbus Blue Jackets hockey game, 7 pm, Thursday, March 14.
Each ticket includes an exclusive CBJ scarf, a donation to the Daughters of Erin and a chance to win prizes!!
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ANNUAL DOE BOWLING EXTRAVAGANZA
SAVE THE DATE: Friday, April 12
Lane Assignments 6:30 pm | Bowling Starts 7:00 pm AND door prizes and a rowdy raffle! Donations of items are accepted.
$100 per 4-person team, includes 3 games & shoes.
HP Lanes, 2012 Innis Road, Columbus 43224
Contact Peggy Shanahan to register, details on the poster.
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PICNIC WITH THE POPS TBDBITL RAFFLE
Tickets are on sale this weekend at the Irish Breakfast and the drawing is July 13 at the Shamrock Club Music Festival. Check with family and friends for a chance for a table of 10 at the Columbus Commons.
Contact Becky Ellis to purchase tickets at 614-262-3643.
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50th ANNIVERSARY PLANNING MEETING
We're planning for the Daughters of Erin 50th Anniversary Celebration coming in 2028. Contact Peggy Fahy if you're interested in helping or if you have questions 614-203-7179.
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The Daughters of Erin
P.O. Box 1912
Columbus, Ohio 43216-1912
Copyright © March 2024. All rights reserved.
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