The Daughters of Erin

DOE ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

Monthly Meetings

Our monthly meetings are held at:

January

Our Member of the year is announced at our January Meeting.

March

Irish Breakfast

The second Sunday in March we have our annual breakfast where our members prepare and serve a traditional Irish breakfast. We also take this opportunity to hold the St. Patrick's Day raffle.

 
Saint Patrick's Day

Leading up to the event we sell our commemorative badges and plan for our participation in the parade. Our float is always one of the parade highlights. We begin the big day with a procession to mass, honoring the patron saint of all Irish people. After mass we march in the parade through downtown Columbus to the Irish Family Reunion. This is a special day for the Irish community. Friendships are rekindled and the soul of the Irish is renewed.

March / April

Easter Egg Hunt

The Children's Easter Egg Hunt is the Saturday before Easter, held at the Shamrock Club (60 W. Castle, Columbus, OH). Doors open at 11 a.m.

Contact: Mary Grady Strickland

May

Election of Officers

Every May we elect a President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary and three Board Members. All regular and honorary members who have paid their dues one month prior to the election are eligible to vote. Officers and Board members serve for one year and may not serve in the same office for more than two consecutive terms.

May Crowning

We also hold a May crowning, where we honor the Virgin Mary.

June

Officers Installation Dinner

Each year we elect club officers and board members. We have an informal dinner where the installation of the newly elected officers takes place. See our Calendar of events for specifics.

July

Irish Music Festival

We participate in the Irish Music Festival, sponsored by the Shamrock Club, by selling Irish goods, food and raffle tickets. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about Irish culture and hear some great music.

September

Half Way to St. Patrick's Day Party

We are counting down, only six months to go! Together with the Shamrock Club, we put on a spectacular night of entertainment.

October

Anniversary Party

We celebrate our anniversary at our October meeting with a special party. This is a great time for all members to get together and celebrate their Irish heritage and the accomplishments of their organization.

Halloween Party

A good time had by all. It's a costume party, of course!

December

Christmas Party

At our December meeting we celebrate the holidays with the biggest Basket Raffle you've ever seen! We also announce the Irish Woman of the Year.

Gifts are collected for needy familes that have been adopted by the DOE. Family information (ages, gender, sizes,etc.) and wish lists are collected and printed in the newsletter in advance so that members may buy for the families. In the past we have donated clothes, toys, toiletries, household items, tools, as well as furniture.

Children's Christmas Party

Our Children's Christmas Party is the second Saturday in December held at the Shamrock Club (60 W. Castle, Columbus, OH). Doors open at 11 a.m.

Contact: Mary Grady Strickland