Amy Volstromer With the arrival of fall, the Irish American Club is happy to resume their busy schedule of events. The first big party of the year for our club members, the Welcome Back Party, happens on Thursday, Nov. 14. (Members should note this is a change of date due to an issue with catering.)…
Amy Volstromer Did you know that Halloween originated in Ireland as the Celtic festival of Samhain, which is why so many Halloween traditions—regardless of where you are in the world—are Irish! Ireland over 2,000 years ago was a time when the ancient festival of Samhain was celebrated in Ireland to mark the beginning of winter.…
Amy Volstromer The Irish American Club is looking forward to kicking off the fall season with their first meeting on Sept. 10, and as with all things Irish, a small party may be in the making. If you’re a club member, please mark the date on your calendar! Club members can watch for details in…
Members of the Irish American Club returned from a fabulous group trip to Ireland in June, organized by club members Patty and Keith Barber. One of the club’s members, Barb Mussman, documented the trip with these personal highlights. “During our unforgettable 2024 Ireland Tour, we embarked on a thrilling adventure to explore 15 breathtaking sites…
Amy Volstromer Summer for the Irish American Club this year is a memorable one, as 20 of our club members departed June 8 for a 14-day Grand Tour of Ireland! Some of the trip’s highlights included visiting St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Kilkenny Castle, Cliffs of Moher, the Blarney castle, along with many more special places. For…
Amy Volstromer The Irish American Club’s Scholarship Committee selected and awarded eight students from Millennium High School with $2,250 scholarships each from the record number of 38 applicants who applied. A total of $18,000 was awarded in scholarship money this year, another record amount, thanks to the success of the club’s 15th Annual Charity Golf…
Amy Volstromer The Irish American Club celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with one of their signature events, the Emerald Ball. The ballroom was filled with more than 200 people, many of whom were dressed in shades of green, with a record number of people wearing their kilts! The fun began even before entering the ballroom, as…
Amy Volstromer The Irish American Club would like to thank everyone involved in the 15th Annual Irish American Charity Golf Tournament held on March 3. It was a very successful event thanks to all those who participated. The planning for this event is months in the making and takes many volunteers both on and off…
The PebbleCreek Irish American Club says Buiochas! (Thank You!) to their sponsors for supporting the 15th Annual Charity Golf Tournament. The 15th Annual Irish American Club Charity Golf Tournament was held on March 3. The tournament was very successful and helped the club in their efforts to raise money for local scholarships and nonprofits. We…
Amy Volstromer March is an exciting month for the Irish American Club. Two of the club’s most popular events, the Emerald Ball, held on St. Patrick’s Day, and the Annual Charity Golf Tournament, on March 3, give the club members an opportunity to celebrate Irish culture, gather socially, and honor their commitment to give back…