ABOUT THE SHAMROCK CLUBThe Shamrock Club of Columbus is a Not-for-Profit Social Organization founded to organize and sponsor the annual St Patrick's Day Parade in Columbus, Ohio. The annual parade and the club has grown since it was first started in 1936. The Shamrock Club provides members a wide range of events and activities. Many of these activities are family friendly with the playground and shelter house on the club's spacious grounds. The Shamrock Club sponsors live Irish music in the pub, dart leagues, progressive euchre nights, and much more. Members enjoy community events, special events, annual events, and many friendships. The most important of these club sponsored events is the annual St. Patrick's Day celebration on March 17th (whether it is a week day or if it falls on a weekend). The Feast of St. Patrick is celebrated each year by the Shamrock Club with a procession to Mass, Mass, Parade, and the annual Irish Family Reunion. This website is designed to introduce the Shamrock Club to the community. Take a look through the site, enjoy your virtual visit, and come on down to the club sometime at 60 West Castle Road in Columbus. You'll be glad you did. The club's building & grounds is at 60 West Castle Road, and is convenient to I-71 and to downtown Columbus. PUB HOURS *Closing time may vary
JOIN THE SHAMROCK CLUBIf you would like to join The Shamrock Club click here. We welcome all who express a sincere desire to be a member of this great Irish community. If you love Irish culture, Irish history, Irish music, or Ireland itself; then you will fit right in with the wonderful people you meet at the Shamrock Club. Please print the application and send it in with your payment to the club, 60 W. Castle Rd., Columbus, Oh 43207
Contact usIf you would like to contact members of our Executive Board with comments, suggestions or questions their email address are below. President Francis Doyle fdoyle@columbus.rr.com Vice President Molly Byrne mcstapleton@wideopenwest.com Secretary Patrick Fallon fallonsound@aol.com Director Karen Finn kafinn1@aol.com Director Harold Hughes hhughsclear@gmail.com Director Mike Murphy micmurphy@columbus.rr.com Director Mike Redmond jredmond@columbus.rr.com THE SEANachai
The Seanachai is available via this web site each month once it is published. Click here to view June 2009 Please patronize our Seanachai advertisers, without their support the Seanachai wouldn't be possible. John O'Grady, Franklin County Commissioner Michael Mentel, President-Columbus City Council Tom Hastings School of Irish Music Jim Hughes, State Senator Robert l. Black, Bagpiper & Irish Whistle Reinhart Printing Company Judge John Connor, Court of Appeals Paula Brooks, Franklin County Commissioner Fred Berkemer, Attorney at Law Maryellen O'Shaughnessy, Franklin County Clerk of Court Greater Columbus Irish Cultural Foundation Laborers' International Union of North America #423
MUSIC IN THE PUBLive MUSIC IN THE PUBJuly 2nd -Bardic Circle 7pm July 17th- Kirby Session 7pm July 16th- Bardic Circle 7pm August 22nd-Doc Rock & the Remedies
LOCAL TRADITIONAL IRISH BANDS AND SOLO ARTISTSLone Raven Enterprises - Craig Markley, Craig & Kara Markley, and Lone Raven Christine Fraser Ramsey, Celtic Harpist Brigid's Cross - From the Cleveland Area
Memorial patioAs you may or not have seen, the entrance to the Shamrock Club has engraved bricks that memorialize family names, past presidents, companies or just an expression from Irish Culture. We are once again marketing this opportunity to support the Shamrock Club by purchasing an engraved 8"x8" brick. Each brick costs $100 and you can put any tasteful message on that brick. Purchases of three or more bricks receive a discount of $25 on each brick. It's a great, long-lasting gift for your favorite Shamrock Club member, family occasion or advertisement for your business. All proceeds benefit the Home Committee and support improvements being made to your club. Our goal is to sell 100 bricks. To order a brick you can call Brigid Garrison at the Shamrock Club office 614-491-4449, fill out an order form at the Pub or email the club office shamrockclub1936@yahoo.com Click here to print an order form if you want to mail it in. |
upcoming eventsHorseshoe LeagueWednesday'sThe Shamrock Club Horseshoe League will begin Wednesday's at 7pm. We will field six teams of at least 2 pitchers and yes, Sub-Pitchers are welcome if you can't make it every week. All interested pitchers of any skill-level are invited down. Any questions or concerns, please contact Tim Becker 614-832-8816. Irish Music & Arts FestivalFriday July 10th & Saturday July 11thMark your calendars for two fun-filled days of Irish arts, music, dancing and food at the Shamrock Club's 22nd Music and Art's Festival. It will be held at the Shamrock Club July 10th & 11th. Musical performances by Ladies of Longford, The Hooligan's, Mossy Moran, Changling, Odd Couple, Roger Drawdy & the Firestarters and The Kells. We will also have Irish Step-Dancers, Bag Pipers, a Ceili, a session, food, art vendors and pony rides. The festivities begin Friday at 5pm and continue until midnight with Saturday hours from 3:30pm to midnight. Mass is scheduled for 6pm Saturday. Admission for adults is $8 for non-members and $5 for members. Click Here for a poster with more info We will need volunteers if you are available please email Nancy Murphy at nlmurphy@yahoo.com Interested in being a sponsor or C-Note member? Contact Brigid shamrockclub1936@yahoo.com Any questions can be directed to Beth or Tom Motika bmotika@columbus.rr.com EuchreTuesday, July 14thSign up begins at 6:45pm, play will start at 7pm. Donated prizes are always welcome. Contact Nancy Murphy nlmurphy@yahoo.com for more information. Kirby SessionsFriday, July 17thOn the third Friday of every month from 7pm until 10pm come to the Pub and have relaxing social evening with some great acoustic music setting the mood. Pat Mogan and Hilda Doyle will be hosting. An unplugged acoustic session open to any and all musicians, singers storytellers with a little Irish in their soul. Come down and join the fun! Blood DriveSaturday, July 18thThe next Blood drive will be held at the Shamrock Club on Saturday, July 18th from 11am until 5pm. Mike McConahay will begin taking appointments in July, you can reach him at 614-354-5742 or 614-443-0046 Quiz NightSaturday, July 18thBring yourself or a team and pit yourself against the finest minds in the Irish Community for 7 rounds, 10 questions per round. Plus a picture and a music round. The fun begins around 8pm and is free for members. Irish Golf ClassicSaturday, July 25thThe Shamrock Club will once again be hosting the Irish Golf Classic at both Foxfire & Players Club golf courses this year. it will begin with a shotgun start at 12pm. Click Here for a sign up form. Make your reservations by June 15th, this is always a capacity crowd. If you would like to make your payment by credit card, contact Brigid 614-491-4449 Volunteers Needed for the Dublin Irish FestivalShamrock Club volunteers are needed for fundraising efforts at the Dublin Irish Festival, Friday July31, Saturday August 1 & Sunday August 2. Beer servers and whiskey pourers are needed for 4 hour shifts. Help out the Club and enjoy the great entertainment that the Dublin Fest has to offer. Weekend captains are currently scheduling volunteers. To volunteer for Beer Server please contact Mike Redmond at jredmond@columbus.rr.com or call 614-529-0823. To be a whiskey pourer you can contact Chris Konik at chriskonik@mindspring.com. We could also use a few volunteers for the Dart Pub and Shamrock Stage. Show your support for our Club. Please contact Ed Kelly at pinchcap@aol.com NYC Pub CrawlAugust 27th thru 31stYou are invited to join us for an extended weekend in New York City. The chartered motor-coach will depart from the Shamrock Club at 7:30am on Thursday August 27th. Enjoy music and videos, while being served your favorite libations, as our couch takes us New York. A picnic lunch will be served en-route. Our stay will be at the lovely Sheraton Hotel located on 7th Ave. in Mid-Town Manhattan. You will be free to do as you please while trips to various NYC landmarks will be organized. A $200 deposit is required by June 30th. For more details Click Here Please contact Pat Fallon 614-258-4400 if you have any questions.
SHAMROCK CLUB PHOTOSPicture GalleryClick here for Shamrock Club Photos Click here to view photos from various events & activities the club has enjoyed. Thanks to our club photographer Steve Erwin. Shamrock club dart leagueThe Shamrock Club Dart League has ended for the season. See you again in September! Click Here for Green Standings Click Here for Green League Schedule Click Here for White Standings Click Here for White League Schedule Click Here for Team Captains
SHAMROCK CLUB RENTALRent the Club FacilitiesAre you planning upcoming event or celebration? Why not rent the Club Hall or Patio? The Club is the perfect place for any celebration and would love to have you. The Shelter House and Patio are great for warm weather parties. Call the club office for more info, 614-491-4449 or email shamrockclub1936@yahoo.com Hall Rental: $175 for members $375 for non-members. Additional $25 fee for rentals on Sunday and/or before normal business hours Patio Rental: $100 for members $200 for non-member. Additional $25 fee for rentals on Sunday and/or before normal business hours. IRISH FESTIVALSShamrock Club July Irish Music & Art Festival The Irish
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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE![]() As President of The Shamrock Club of Columbus and on behalf of the Executive Board and my fellow officers, I welcome you to this website. The success of any organization lies in it's membership, and the reason the Shamrock Club has been successful for over seventy years is because of our fantastic volunteers. As so many of you give your time and talents, you ensure that the Shamrock Club remains the premier Irish cultural and social organization in Central Ohio. I am both excited and honored to lead such a vibrant organization over the next year and want to express my sincere appreciation to all of you who continually give your support. This year, the Shamrock Club will once again offer many events and activities for your enjoyment on an almost weekly basis. I hope all of you will make time to take advantage of what your club has to offer. America First, Irish Always, Francis Doyle President
SHAMROCK CLUB CALENDARJuly 1st—Horseshoe League 7pm July 2nd—Bardic Circle 7pm July 8th—Horseshoe League 7pm July 10th & 11th—Music Festival July 12th—General Meeting 2pm July 14th—Euchre 7pm July 15th—Horseshoes July 16th—Bardic Circle 7pm July 17th—Happy Hour 5-7 July 17th—Kirby Sessions 7pm July 18th—Blood Drive 11am July 18th—Quiz Night 8pm July 22nd—Horseshoe League 7pm July 24th—Happy Hour 5-7 July 25th—Irish Golf Classic July 29th—Horseshoe League 7pm July 31st—Dublin Irish Festival August 1st—Dublin Irish Festival August 2nd—Dublin Irish Festival August 9th—General Meeting 2pm August 22nd—Corn Roast 5:30pm GENERAL MEETINGS The Shamrock Club of Columbus meetings are held at the meeting hall at 60 West Castle Road.It's just south of downtown Columbus. West Castle Road is off South High Street about 1/2 mile south of Rt. 104. Look for the shamrock on the telephone pole at the corner of West Castle and South High Streets and turn right. You are there. Past President O'Reilly's TriviaWhat was the name of the plane Charles Lindberg used to make the first solo Trans-Atlantic flight. Past President O'Reilly asks that people do not use the internet to answer the questions, that isn't fun. Please email your answers to shamrockclub1936@yahoo.com The May winner is James Minor. Winners must come to the next General Meeting to claim their prize, to be determined by Brendan. General meeting minutesIf you missed the last General Meeting on June 7th Click Here to read the minutes from the meeting.
ALL IRISH ORGANIZATION'S EventsEmerald Society MeetingThe Emerald Society General Meeting meets the third Tuesday of every month at the Shamrock Club. Meeting begins around 6:30pm. For more information check their website www.emeraldsocietyofcolumbus.com Daughters of Erin MeetingThe Daughters of Erin Meetings are held the 2nd Sunday of every month at Trinity Catholic School. starting at 2pm. For more information about the DOE check their website www.daughtersoferin.com Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians MeetingThe Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians Meeting will be the second Thursday of each month at The Germania Club. Ancient Order of Hibernians MeetingThe Ancient Order of Hibernians General Meeting will be the second Thursday of each month starting at 7pm with a rosary at Tara Hall. The Business meeting is the first Thursday of the month also at the Tara Hall beginning at 7:30pm.
IRISH ORGANIZATIONSDaughters of Erin of Columbus, Ohio Ancient Order of Hibernians - Patrick Pearse Ancient Order of Hibernians - Fr. William Corby Division #2 in Worthington OH The Emerald Society of Columbus Ohio The Greater Columbus Irish Cultural Foundation Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians shamrock club bylawsClick here if you would like to view The Shamrock Club of Columbus Bylaws.
IRISH RADIO ONLINE
IRISH DANCE SOURCES
SHAMROCK CLUB MERCHANDISEShamrock Club merchandise is now available for purchase at the Pub. Sweatshirts, t-shirts, cups, water bottles and much more. Come down and check out the display case. For additional merchandise click here to order online from Impressions 2 go.
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