The Daughters of Erin

The Daughters of Erin was a dream that became a reality on October 15, 1978. Ten Irish-American women met at St. Patrick's social hall to form what has become central Ohio's Irish-American women's organization.

Upon inception, these women envisioned an organization that would perpetuate Irish music, culture, history and customs, as well as providing assistance for those in need, regardless of race, creed or religion. With persistence and hard work, their dream became a successful reality.

Since 1978, the Daughters of Erin has become a viable force within the community, raising over 100,000 dollars as a non-profit organization. Dedicated, caring women have achieved these efforts. They have devoted unselfishly of their time and money by holding parties, bake sales, yard sales, and raffles.

The DOE Irish Theater Project was created to showcase plays about Irish heritage. This established the funding for the DOE College Scholarship.

The Daughters of Erin also participates with local Irish organizations in parades, festivals, picnics and other cultural events. In 2005 we started an Irish Tea Room set up at the Dublin Irish Festival.

These events allow the Daughters of Erin to sponsor an "adopt a family" program during the Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter holidays, providing food, clothing and gifts to local needy families. They offer an Ireland visit to member's families through the "Irish Way Program" - a six-week study program offered to high school students interested in studying their heritage and culture. Some of their other humanitarian efforts include entertaining senior citizens, handicapped and homeless children through their own clown unit and choral group.

Meetings

Meetings are held monthly at:

Trinity Catholic School

located across the parking lot from

St. Christopher Catholic Church

1420 Grandview Avenue

Columbus, OH 43212

The meetings begin at 2 p.m.

See the Calendar of Events for more information.