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,
We're busy planning the annual, traditional Irish Breakfast! We count on all of our members to help host a wonderful event each year! Please review the details, sign up to volunteer, bake goodies and more!
Green Season activities are coming together, we'll update as we get new information!
Kathy Burke and Peggy Shanahan are teaming up for the Nominations Committee. If you are interested in running for the Board, it will be presented at the April meeting. The elected offices are: President, Vice President, Secretary and three board delegates.
I am looking forward to seeing you all in March at the Breakfast, Proclamation Day, Saint Patrick's Day and for Easter this year!
Thank you,
Sharon
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MARCH MEMBERSHIP MEETING
The March meeting is immediately following the Irish Breakfast at Our Lady of Victory Church.
CHARITIES
Thank you for the many donations for the Valentine's Day gifts for West Park nursing home residents in memory of long-time member Ruth Kunkel.
March charities are helping with the Irish Breakfast, goodies and raffle baskets.
We will also assemble Charity Easter Baskets for Franklin County Children's Services, Thursday, March 21 at 5:30 pm.
The Kobacker House used some of the money we donated this year to give gifts to patients there on Valentine's Day ... balloons, flowers and a handwritten note from The Daughters of Erin.
Charities Collections for 2024 Meetings
The tentative collection in April is for Mommies Matter - items TBD.
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 IRISH BREAKFAST
PLANNING MEETING
If you are interesting joining the Irish Breakfast Committee, there is a meeting at 2:30 pm, Wednesday, Feb. 21 at Lucky's Grille in Hilliard. Please text or call Donna O'Brien if you plan to attend at 614-519-9876.
The Daughters of Erin Annual Traditional Irish Breakfast Fundraiser is from 9 am-1 pm, Sunday, March 3 at Our Lady of Victory Church, 1559 Roxbury Road, Columbus, 43212. Tickets are a suggested donation of $15 for adults and $10 for children. The menu includes eggs, potatoes, bacon, sausage, tomatoes, mushrooms, porridge, homemade scones, Irish breads, sweets, juice, tea and coffee. Columbus Comhaltas entertains with Irish music.
Sign up to volunteer at the Irish breakfast on Sign-up Genius. There are many volunteer areas including breads, drinks, servers/bussers, raffle and clean up.
There is a Rowdy Raffle - donated items are needed! Please let Donna O'Brien know if you are bringing items.
CALLING ALL BAKERS!
It's time to bake soda bread, brown bread, little muffins and breads (zucchini, banana or fruit). If you haven't been to the Irish Breakfast, we serve delicious breads and sweets to go with the hot breakfast. These goodies do NOT have to be homemade. Baked goods can be dropped off the day of the breakfast.
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2024 DAUGHTERS OF ERIN BADGE
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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ANNUAL CHILDREN'S EGG HUNT
Thank you to everyone who came out to fill eggs! What a night, we're glad you made it home safe with all the snow! It's always a fun evening and goes quickly with the wonderful group of women and men stuffing the eggs!!
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 | 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.
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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. The goal of the Irish Life Experience Program is to introduce North American students to the essential characteristics and qualities of Irish life. By being immersed in Ireland's history and culture, young adults are able to better understand and appreciate a country whose people have played a significant role in the history of western civilization.
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 girls raised $500 this year. Their Clann na nGael honoree is the Brandy N. Mibry Foundation.
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.
Judy (Mickie) Dildine, Dan Fitzgerald, Rick Ralston, Tim Fallon, Tim and Pat O'Farrell, Sharon Cattey, Misty Morgan, Patricia Furney, Katie Finneran Slattery, Michele Finneran Williams, Mary Finneran, Pat Fahy, Michele Benjamin, Tim and Karen Jones, Kathy Feiler, Richard Donnelly, Kevin Ganger's granddaughter Allie, Michael Poole, 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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SAINT PATRICK'S DAY
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Saint Patrick's Day Mass is at 10:30 am at Saint Joseph Cathedral
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The parade steps off immediately following the parade on Broad St.
- 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 full details and sponsorship information.
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2024 IRISH FAMILY REUNION
The 2024 Shamrock Club Irish Family Reunion is Sunday, March 17 and will be held at the Battelle Grand Ballroom at the Columbus Convention Center, 400 N. High St. Tables are $140 per table of 10. Individual tickets prices are $15 for adults and $8 for children ages 5 to 17. Children 4 and under are free.
Tables are sold on first-come basis. Karen Komatsu (614-565-2776) is coordinating table sales.
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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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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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
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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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50th ANNIVERSARY PLANNING MEETING
It's time to start planning the Daughters of Erin 50th Anniversary Celebration coming in 2028.
If you're interested in helping with planning for our 50th anniversary, come to the meeting at 2 pm, Thursday, Feb. 22 at Byrne's Pub. Contact Peggy Fahy with questions 614-203-7179.
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CLANN NA NGAEL UPDATES
There are so many things happening in the Irish Community. The websites and Facebook pages are linked below.
Feb. 23, Oxbow String Co., 8 pm, Shamrock Club
March 1, Birthday Night, 8-10 pm, Tara Hall
March 3, Irish Breakfast, 9 am-1 pm, Our Lady of Victory
March 8, Proclamation Day Mass, 8:30 am, Saint Christopher
March 8, Get Behind the Badge Breakfast, 9:30 am, Byrnes Pub
March 8, Proclamation Day Ceremony, 10:45 am, City Hall
March 8, Mossy Moran, 8 pm, Shamrock Club
March 8, Willowbea & Mollys, 3-6 pm, Tara Hall
March 8, The Kells, 7:30 pm, Tara Hall
March 11, Irishman of the Year Party, 6:30 pm, $5 for members, $10 general public
with Derek Warfield and the Young Wolfetones 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, 7 pm, Shamrock Club
March 17, Oxbow String Co. & Mad Maudlin, Tara Hall
March 21, Assemble Charity Easter Baskets, 5 pm, Shamrock Club
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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The Daughters of Erin
P.O. Box 1912
Columbus, Ohio 43216-1912
Copyright © February 2024. All rights reserved.
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