Dear Daughters of Erin Members,

The Daughters of Erin has been invited by the Licking County Genealogical Society to participate in the Licking County Genealogy Expo on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from Noon to 3:00 pm at the Newark Public Library, 101 West Main St., Newark, Ohio 43055.

In addition to traditional genealogy, this year’s expo has a special focus on cultural heritage. The organizers have asked if the Daughters of Erin would be interested in hosting a booth to share Irish heritage details and genealogy research tips with attendees. This is a wonderful opportunity for us to connect with the community and share information with prospective new members!

Unfortunately, I will be out of town and unable to attend, so we are looking for volunteers to represent the DOE at this three-hour event.

Helpful Links & Resources:

• Read this article on Irish genealogy tips from the Dublin Irish Festival for ideas on research resources to share.
• Census 1926 holds a unique place in history as it was the first census conducted after the establishment of the Irish Free State. This website was released in April 2026 https://nationalarchives.ie/collections/search-the-1926-census/
• We will provide handouts with Daughters of Erin information.
• Check out the attached poster and details online at the Licking County Genealogy Expo website.

Please email me at cherylcostello@yahoo.com or call or text me at 614-774-8879 if you are interested in attending or want to get additional information.

Best regards,

Cheryl Costello

President, Daughters of Erin

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 Bob Archer and Judy "Mickey" Dildine and the extended Dildine, Thompson and Archer families.

Services for Bob Archer, member Patty Archer's husband, are Friday Oct. 2 at St. Paul's Church, 313 N State St, Westerville, 43082. The viewing is from 9:30-10:30 am, the Mass is immediately after visitation. A gathering will be held after Mass. Please message us for the address at daughtersoferin@gmail.com.

The Toner-Thompson families are going to honor and celebrate Judy "Mickey" Dildine's life on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 12-2:30 pm at the Shamrock Club of Columbus, 60 West Castle Road 43207. Everyone is welcome, the family would love to share stories and hear your stories.

Please pray for: Nancy Longenbaker, Kay & Ed Moriarty, John & Candi Coy, Diane Siepple, Nancy Murphy, the Merritt family for loss of Edgar Merritt II, Hannah and baby Stevens, Greg Mullins, Sylvia Newman, Scott Robinson, Bob Basbagill, Tricia Canfield, Peggy McCathran, Katie Finneran Slattery, Annie Curran, Barb Curran O'Connel, Mary Kay Surry, Pat Visel, Sara Trepanier, Barry Parker, Jim Green, Carolyn Collins, Cathy Smith, Patti Heinl, Morey Brady, Kathy Brennan, Tim & Karen Jones, Terri Merriman, Cathy Vrugitz, Sharon Meyer, Juana, Gary Butz, Marshall McPeak, Mary Woods, Sarah Kelly, Evan Hively, Jane McEvoy, Matt Locklear, Valerie Del Monaco, Becky Ellis, Lindsay Archer, Paula Quinlan-Appel, Kathy Burke, Sharon Cattey, Linda Miller, Kelly Tamerlano and all those suffering from cancer.

If you want to send a note, please email daughtersoferin@gmail.com and we will do our best to get you contact information.

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

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 Colleen or Carolyn Collins at cmc_1110@yahoo.com.

IRISH LANGUAGE CLASSES

Junior Division Past President Michaela Fallon is offering Irish Language Classes starting Wednesdays at Saint Patrick's Church Parish Center at 7 pm on Wednesdays. The cost is $60 for Comhaltas members and $95 for non-members. Email michaelamfallon@gmail.com for details.

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, Sept. 25, 7 pm, The Half Pints, Tara Hall

Friday, Oct. 2, 7 pm, Movie Night | Brooklyn, Shamrock Club

Friday, Oct. 2, LAOH Retro Trivia and Casserole Contest, Tara Hall

Friday, Oct. 9, 7 pm, Quiz Night, Shamrock Club

Friday, Oct. 9, 7 pm, Trad Night, Tara Hall

Saturday, Oct. 10, 5 pm, Msgr. Cody Roast - “Holy Smokes”, Shamrock Club

Sunday, Oct. 11, 10 am-4 pm, Blood Drive, Shamrock Club

Friday, Oct. 16, 7 pm, Karaoke Night, Shamrock Club

Friday, Oct. 16, 7 pm, Birthday Night with the Hooligans, Tara Hall

Saturday, Oct. 17, A Taste of Ireland, watch for info in next newsletter

Friday, Oct. 23, 6:30 pm, Euchre in the Pub, Shamrock Club, RSVP

Friday, Oct. 23, 7 pm, Celtic New Year, Mad Maudlin with annual silent auction

Saturday, Oct. 24, 11 am, Columbus Irish Cultural Foundation, Irish Road Bowling, Deer Creek 

Friday, Oct. 30, 7 pm, Bob Ford and the Ragamuffins, Tara Hall

Friday, Oct. 30, 8 pm, Molly Róisín, Shamrock Club

Sunday, Nov. 1, 2 pm, JFK & Deceased Members Memorial Mass, Shamrock Club

Friday, Nov. 6, 7 pm, Columbus Comhaltas Ceili, Shamrock Club

Friday, Nov. 6, 7 pm, Music with Dirty Windows, Tara Hall

Saturday, Nov. 7, 7-9 pm, Whiskey & Fudge, Shamrock Club

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

Friday, Nov. 13, 7 pm, Trad Night, Tara Hall

Friday, Nov. 20, 7 pm, Birthday Night with the Hooligans, Tara Hall

Friday, Nov. 27, 6:30 pm, Euchre in the Pub, Shamrock Club, RSVP

Friday, Nov. 27 & Saturday, Nov. 28 - Divas Christmas Show, Tara Hall

Saturday, Nov. 28, Noon, OSU/Michigan Bash, Shamrock Club

Friday, Dec. 4, 7 pm, Karaoke Night, Shamrock Club

Friday, Dec. 4, 7 pm, The Kells, Tara Hall

Saturday, Dec. 5, 6-11 pm, Drowsy Lads Christmas Concert, Shamrock Club

Friday, Dec. 11, 7 pm, Quiz Night, Shamrock Club

Friday, Dec. 11, 7 pm, Trad Night, Tara Hall

Saturday, Dec. 12, 11 am, DOE Kids Christmas Party, Shamrock Club

Friday, Dec. 18, 7 pm, Birthday Night with the Hooligans, Tara Hall

Friday, Dec. 18, 8 pm, Molly Róisín, Shamrock Club

Sunday, March 7, 8 a.m.-Noon, Irish Breakfast, Our Lady of Victory Church, Roxbury Road

Saturday, March 26, 11 a.m., Children's Easter Egg Hunt, Shamrock Club

Sunday, July 18, Cardo's Annual Golf Outing, Pine Hill Golf Club

Saturday, July 31, TBA, Scone & Bread Pudding Baking for Dublin Irish Festival

Aug. 6, 7 and 8, Irish Tea Room at the Dublin Irish Festival

The Shamrock Club is open every Friday for Happy Hour and Queen of Hearts. 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 the AOH website for entertainment listings.

The Central Ohio branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann celebrates Irish music, language, and culture. They are at India Oak Pub every Monday, visit the Columbus Comhaltas website or Facebook page 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, Columbus Comhaltas and Clann Na nGael.