Central Ohio's Irish-American Women's Organization
American by birth, Irish by the grace of God!
Meetings are held monthy at:
Trinity Catholic School,
loacated across the parking lot from
St. Christopher Catholic Church,
1420 Grandview Avenuew, Columbus, OH 43212
The meetings begin at 2 p.m.
See the Calendar of Events for more information.
About the Daughters of Erin
About 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 which 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. These efforts have been achieved by dedicated, caring women. They have devoted unselfishly of their time and money by holding parties, bake sales, yard sales, raffles.
The DOE Irish Theatre Project was created and established and has been so well
received, that an invitation was extended by the Dublin Irish Festival in
Dublin, Ohio. Other performances are given elsewhere as well. This is currently the sole fund raiser for the DOE College Scholarship Fund.
The Daughters of Erin also participates with local Irish organizations in parades, festivals, picnics and other cultural events. Starting in 2005, we will have an Irish Tea Room set up at the Dublin Irish Festival, and the Junior members will participate as well, selling snow cones.
These events allow the Daughters of Erin to sponsor an "adopt a family" program during the Thanksgiving, hristmas 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.
Our patron saint is Saint Brigid. The cross that you see throughout our pages is the St. Brigid's cross. It was used to convert pagans to Christianity. Irish tradition brings the idea of offsetting sickness and invoking good luck on the occupants of the house in which the saint's cross is hung. Because of its popularity in Irish homes, Irish TV chose it as its official emblem.
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The midi playing is called "Cliffs of Doneen"
from Lesley Nelson (aka the Contemplator)'s Folk Music Site
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