Events

March

Irish Breakfast The Sunday before St. Patrick's Day we have our annual breakfast where our members prepare and serve a traditional Irish breakfast. We also take this opportunity to hold our biggest fund raiser, the St. Patrick's Day raffle. The raffle and breakfast help us raise money for our charitable work. 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 St. Patrick's Church for the 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. 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 acostume party, of course! December December Meeting/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 and the Member 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.