Central Ohio's Largest Irish-American Women's Organization
"American by birth, Irish by the grace of God!"
Hello Ladies of the Daughters of Erin,

We are continuing to plan the 2023 summer events:

  • We still need hole sponsors, raffle prizes and golfers for the DOE Golf Outing, Saturday, July 15.

  • Thank you to everyone who baked and brought donations to the bake sale and visited the fundraising table at the Shamrock Club Brew Fest and Music Festival.

  • Scone baking for the Dublin Irish Festival is Saturday, July 29.

  • The Dublin Irish Festival Tea Room is Aug 4-6. If you know youth who need volunteer hours, please invite them to volunteer. Thank you.

Please plan to volunteer and help us find volunteers for these fundraising events! We especially need strong, tall individuals to put up and take down the tent sides Friday & Saturday evening and Saturday & Sunday morning at the Dublin Irish Festival.

Thank you,
Sharon
DAUGHTERS OF ERIN GOLF CLASSIC 2023

We are hosting a Golf Outing with the help of Neil Khan to benefit the Daughters of Erin.

Please share! We need golfers, hole sponsors and raffle items.

  • To sponsor a hole or donate raffle items, please call or text Sharon Selby at 614-595-2010.

  • We need golfers this year! Please share ... individuals and teams can register online.

  • If you or someone you know would like to donate raffle items (gift cards, liquor, golf items, etc.) or if you have questions about the outing, contact Debbie Lynch at 614-203-4164.
DUBLIN IRISH FESTIVAL TEA ROOM

Help the Daughters of Erin welcome visitors to our annual Irish Tea Room at the Dublin Irish Festival, Friday Aug. 4 to Sunday, Aug. 6. We will need volunteers to sell our delicious baked goods, homemade hot and iced tea and more. Plan to stop by the Tea Room to support our event! We need to cover all three days, especially afternoon and evening hours. All volunteers receive a ticket to the festival, please help us find volunteers. Thank you.

To volunteer for the 2023 Tea Room,
If you are not able to register online,
please email Debbie Lynch debbielynch1959@gmail.com
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DUBLIN IRISH FESTIVAL SCONE BAKING 2023
Save the date, 9 am-2 pm, Saturday, July 29 at St. Catherine Church, 500 S Gould Rd, Columbus, OH 43209. We need volunteers to mix, bake, package and clean up.
Important information about how to enter the cafeteria at St. Catherine School, 2865 Fair Ave., 43209: Please enter thru Monsignor David V. Sorahan Center and take the steps down, the cafeteria is on the left down the hall.

PLEASE RSVP by email
to debbielynch1959@gmail.com if you can to help.
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DUBLIN IRISH FESTIVAL TEA ROOM BAKED GOODS
We appreciate all who can donate baked goods for the Tea Room!

We will be selling soda bread, scones and other homemade baked goods at the Dublin Irish Festival Tea Room, Friday, Aug. 4 to Sunday, Aug. 6.

Suggestions, other than soda bread or brown bread, include cookies, brownies, fruit breads and shortbread. If you need to arrange pickup, let us know.

Please do not make anything with frosting, icing or things that melt in the heat. Be sure to include a written description of the items and any ingredients that may cause allergy concerns.

This is a great fundraiser for us, THANK YOU for your help!

DAUGHTERS OF ERIN | 1978 to 2020
DUBLIN IRISH FESTIVAL COMMUNITY PARADE

Calling all members of the Central Ohio Irish Community and Columbus Clann na nGael and Irish organizations to march in the annual Central Ohio Irish Community Procession, Friday, Aug. 4 at the 2023 Dublin Irish Festival.

Look for people with signs that say "IRISH PARADE," volunteers will be stationed at the east and north gates at 4-5:15 pm handing out tickets to all parade participants. The parade steps off at approximately 5:30 pm.

Visit the Clann na nGael Facebook page for updates closer to the event. If you have questions, call or text Pat Fahy at 614-875-7080.
SEPTEMBER MEETING

The September meeting is at 2 pm, Sunday, Sept. 10 at Trinity Lutheran Church on South Third St. and Fulton Ave.

Hospitality asks us to bring fresh fruits and veggies to celebrate the Harvest Season.

Charities is collecting school supplies for the September meetings for a school in need. Let us know if you see sales over the summer!

If you have questions or ideas for a monthly charity, please contact Cheryl Costello at 614-774-8879 (text or call) or email cherylcostello@yahoo.com.
MEMBERSHIP DUES

Annual membership dues are $10 for Junior members (under 18 years of age) and $20 for Regular members (ages 18-79).

Honorary members, age 80 and over, please confirm your information with Peggy McCathran, she will have the applications to review.

View and print the 2023 Membership Application.

Dues can be paid by mailing a check made out to Daughters of Erin (please spell out on the check) to: Peggy McCathran, 3012 E. Mound St., Columbus, OH 43209 or call Peggy with questions at 614-235-2969.

If any of your contact information has changed, please include it with your check.
ANNOUNCEMENTS

We want to celebrate special birthdays, work announcements, honors, etc. Please share the details, so we can share and celebrate with you.

JULY BIRTHDAYS
July 1 Kelly Baesmann, Melanie McGue
July 2 Linda Heft
July 3 Siobhan Burke-Hawks
July 5 Margie Thompson, Eileen Canty-Dine
July 6 Karen Komatsu
July 8 Patti Archer
July 9 Mary Lynch, Julie McGhee
July 10 Patricia Durbin
July 11 Sandee Murphy
July 16 Debbie Legg, Megan Tisdale
July 22 Dell Koch
July 25 Dorothy Dell
2023-24 MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS

We are moving to a new location, meetings will be held the second Sunday of the month at 2 pm. Trinity Lutheran Church, 404 Third Ave., Columbus, OH 43215.
September 10
October 8
November 12
December 10
January 14
February 11
March 10
April 10
May 19
June 9
PRAYER LINE

Please keep our members and those on the prayer list in your thoughts and prayers. Please join us in prayer for healing and blessings.

Sharon Cattey, Linda Miller, Terry McBride, Bob Brokamp, Jim Dempsey, Anne Graves, Diane Miller, Dianna Ardery, Pat Archer, Patty Bryant, Chris Sweeney, Suzy Lhamon, Carol McConahay, Jeri and George Burton, Franklin Tack, Terry Baesmann, Sue Whittier, Joann McNamara, Paul Tisdale, Kathy Kelly, Clyde Fenton, Karen Franz, Kay Fallon, Ed and MaryKay Moriarity and all those in need of our prayers.

Please pray for all affected by recent storms and for peace around the world. We also pray for all military, police and healthcare workers.

If you are interested in receiving a call or calling a member to check in from time-to-time, please email Carolyn Collins at collinscarolyn07@gmail.com.
KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS

Thank you ladies for shopping at Kroger, we continue to receive funds from YOUR use of the Kroger cards! This money is raised from Kroger Cards registered through Kroger Community Rewards program.

If you shop at Kroger and have a Kroger Card, please register your account so your rewards benefit the Daughters of Erin. The best part is that YOU still receive your Kroger rewards (coupons, fuel perks, etc) but behind the scenes, the Daughters of Erin receives a percentage of what you spend at the Kroger Store.

You can register in store at the Customer Service Desk, the Daughters of Erin organization number is 81910 - or - register online at
In the search field, type in Daughters of Erin or enter the organization # 81910. And press SAVE.
Thank you for your support!
CLANN NA NGAEL UPDATES

There are so many things happening in the Irish Community. Please visit the websites and Facebook pages for events and activities.

July 15, DOE Golf Outing, Cumberland Trail Golf Course
July 28, Shamrock Club Golf Outing
July 29, Scone Baking
Aug. 4-6, Dublin Irish Festival Tea Room

The Shamrock Club is open every Friday for Happy Hour. Watch the Shamrock Club Facebook page or website for additional events.

Tara Hall is open every Friday featuring music and Birthday Night on the third Friday. Watch the Tara Hall Facebook page for entertainment listings.

The Central Ohio branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann celebrates Irish music, language, and culture. Visit the Columbus Comhaltas website for details.

The Daughters of Erin
P.O. Box 1912
Columbus, Ohio 43216-1912  

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