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Shamrock Club of Columbus - 60 W. Castle Road - Columbus, OH 43207
Office: 614.491.4449 Fax: 614.295.8486
Email: [email protected] Web Site: www.shamrockclubofcolumbus.com
January 2021
Volume 84 - Issue 9
Seanachai
Inside this issue:
OFFICERS
President: Andrew Shuman
Vice-President: Karen Komatsu
Secretary: Nancy Murphy
Treasurer:
Chaplain: Msgr. John K. Cody
Director: Nora Feeney
Director: Jim McDonald
Director: Christina McConahay
Director: Patrick Conley
Sgt-At-Arms: Rich Finn
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Irene M. Kenney
PUB SUPERVISOR
Penny Giesemann
Central Ohio’s Largest
Irish Organization
President’s Message “A New Hope” As the days of December grew shorter, and the darkness of 2020 grew longer, a new hope began to grow. A vac-cine for the Corona Virus was announced, and it is now being distributed locally. We hope this will lead to the resumption of regular activities. These longer days are also symbolic of our hope for a happier new year. As days grow longer and darkness
changes to light, hope will continue to grow build. Much the way it did for our Celtic ancestors at Newgrange in Co Meath. Over 5,200 years ago, this earthen structure was built to align with the winter solstice. For the people of ancient Ireland, the temple had astrological, spiritual, religious, and cere-monial importance. As the sun rises in the morning, a ray of light enters a small window at the center of the structure. This beam illuminates a long corridor, until it lights up a large central chamber. This alignment was
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Chaplain’s Comments
Dear Shamrock Club Member and friends,
Thanks be to God that we are coming to the end of this
miserable year 2020. All of creation has suffered under
the curse of Covid -19, and we look forward to better
days ahead for 2021. I had my own personal share in
the Covid catastrophe When a week or so before Christ-
mas, I began to suffer what I thought was my annual pre
-Christmas cold. The sniffles got much worse, and I felt
I needed to get tested just to make sure. You guessed it- I was Covid posi-
tive. Mandatory Quarantine for me and for my parish associate, Fr. Mike
Watson. Thank heaven, Fr. Michael Lump, Vicar for priests, was able to get
coverage for all Christmas masses and Holy Family masses since neither I
nor Fr. Watson were allowed to celebrate. What a drag-spending Christmas
away from Church for the first time in 47 years of priesthood. However, I
learned a lot about myself and the good Lord while on the shelf, alone. I’m
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President’s Comments Cont.
Sunshine Report
Chaplain’s Comments Cont.
Membership Report
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President/C-Note Club Club Calendar Club Social Media Club Social Media Clann na nGael Honoree Holiday Hats Charity Newsies Food Drive
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clearly intended to mark the new year, but it is also thought to have symbolized the victory of life over death. In a year of unusual occurrences, the day of the winter solstice also marked the brightest appearance of the Christmas Star in 800 years. This confluence of light from the planets Jupiter and Saturn is thought to have been the sign which brought the Magi to Bethlehem over 2000 years ago. Whether that is true or not, it is a tale of hope and inspiration which can serve as a reminder for us to look to the heavens when faced with darkness and looking for hope. And if nothing else, we know the Irish never let the truth get in the way of a good story. In spite of the struggles of last year, I have so many good memories. People volunteered and joined to-gether to support our events and all pitch in, including the impromptu Food Drive in December which filled two cars full of groceries. The folks at Holy Family were very grateful. Service is what makes us special, and I would like to recognize a few of our public servants. Congratulations to newly elected Judge Michael Mentel, thank you to Ron O’Brien for 48 years of dedicated service, and a parting glass to Jay Fulton as he retired from the police department. Public service is the hallmark of the Irish com-munity and all who serve in positions as police, fire, or healthcare workers should be thanked daily for what they do. I have great hope for the new year and the upcoming season when we celebrate our patron, St. Patrick. St. Patrick was held captive for seven years, exposed to great trials, and yet everyday he gave thanks and recited the “Lorica” (also known as St Patrick’s Breastplate). It begins, “I arise today through a mighty strength…” It will be through this strength that we WILL have a green season. What that will look like, we are still trying to figure out, but we WILL celebrate again. In the meantime, my wish for you is that the light of these events I mentioned above will be our hope that the best is still yet to come! Until then, may that light and the light of the sun, shine bright upon your face, until we meet again! Andy
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President’s Message Continued
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Sunshine Committee Report
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happy to report that I am now out of the Covid
woods, and am waiting to be offered an opportuni-
ty to get the new vaccine. Sadly, I have had sev-
eral friends come down with it and a few have
been hospitalized. I can be thankful my case was
relatively mild.
Those of us who have managed to survive all of
this are thankful for a new lease on life. We are
looking forward to a Covid-free year and a contin-
uation of our Club’s Activities. Thanks to Presi-
dent Andy and the officers and others who have
kept the torch burning during these terrible times.
Better days are ahead.
I think it’s important for us to keep in mind and
prayer those who are suffering greatly during this
time. There are so many who have lost jobs and
daily wonder where the money for rent, mortgage
and food will come from to feed their families.
There are those who still mourn the loss of loved
ones to covid and other illnesses during this time.
Prayer and generosity are necessary elements to
help them survive the coming days. Those of us
who are able should do our best to help out any
way we can.
In conclusion, we need to be reminded of the real
meaning of this season of Christmas and New
Year’s time. We need to remember that God so
loved the world that he gave His only son, that
whoever believes in him may have eternal life.
That ‘s the very meaning of the Feasts we have
celebrated. May the Hope of Christmas sustain us
in the months to come, and help us become better
people, better Christians because of it.
In Christ,
Msgr. John K. Cody, Chaplain
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Chaplain’s Comments Continued
We have a lot to cover this month. John Long, Sham-rock Club member and ROMEO (retired old men eat-ing out!!) breakfast club member, passed away. Pat Conley lost his father in law, John Schmitz. Also, Fa-ther Raymond Larussa has died. Brian Rigg lost his mother, member Peggy Rigg. She will be buried at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Toledo. Ronald Andre Eaton, an AOH member, also passed. James Strickland’s sister, Carrie Strickland is seriously ill with cancer. Lastly, our chaplain, Father John Cody has contracted Covid-19. He seems to be doing well and hopefully will re-cover soon. Two corrections from last month. Fred Berkemer’s brother is Joe. Brian Morse’s address is 3422 London Lancaster Rd. Groveport Ohio 43125. My sincere apologies. Please pray for these as well as the following. David Isslenmann, Irene Cassady, Mary Jo Kitchen, Devin Doyle, Judy Douglass, Pat O’Neil, Nick Voit, Jean Cotter, Mary Valus, Betty Quinn, Mary Jo McGarity Wheeler, Sam Severence, Brandy Carroll Higgins, Denise Walter, Marian Morri-son, Ryan Graves, Annie Graves, Rick Byrne, Tony Sobony, Anne O’Farrell Devoe , Betty Regan, Laura Geist, Correne Wade, Kevin Ryan, Joe Motika, Shelly Beal, Bill Morbitzer & Rick Ralston
Blood Drive
Our next drive is February 14, Valentines Day, 10-4
Please be a sweetheart and donate!
Joan Shanahan and Morey Brady have
both celebrated birthdays in December.
I’m not sure how old they were
I can’t count that high. * Speaking of old,
Mike himself, turned 75 on the tenth of December……Carol
In the New Year, may your always be stretched out
in friendship and never in want.
Mike McConahay
614-354-5742
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Membership Report
Remember to renew your Shamrock Club Membership!
Junior Members $5 Pub Members $25
Senior Members $30 General Members $50 Family Members $90
1185 Current Members - 142 New Members 2020 2 New In Dec
Keep your membership information up to date, especially your email address! Email member-
[email protected] or call Irene Kenney in the office with changes. Using electronic media in-
stead of US mail saves our Club money. It currently cost the Club $2.00 a copy to print and mail the
Seanachai to members. So keep those email addresses current and use our web sites:
www.shamrockclubofcolumbus.com and www.facebook.com/shamrockclub
You can also renew and pay securely online at www.shamrockclubofcolumbus.com
It is time to renew your Shamrock Club Membership for 2021!
Renewals can be done online with a credit card by going to our website or if you would like to renew
by mail/check please use the application below
The Shamrock Club of Columbus MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL ONLY
60 West Castle Road Columbus, Ohio 43207 Phone: (614) 491-4449 Email:[email protected]
Please print or type legibly Todays Date: ______________ Last* First* Middle Date of Birth* Mailing Address* City* State* Zip* Phone* Occupation/Profession* Spouse/Significant Other & DOB E-mail address* *Indicates mandatory field [ ] Junior Membership (Age 17 & Under $5/year ) [ ] Pub Membership $25/year [ ] Senior Membership (Age 65 & over $30/year) [ ] General Membership $50/year [ ] Family Membership $90/year
New Member Application can be download from our website www.shamrockclubofcolumbus.com
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2021 President’s Club Members
2021 C-Note Members
Mike & Nancy Murphy - President & First Lady 2014
President Andrew Shuman
Horizon Insurance - Brian Byrne
John & Jenny Archibald
George & Vanessa Arnold
Past President Bob Basbagill
Steve Bates & Sandy Redmond
Fred & Susan Berkemer In Memory of Past President
Dick Bolton
Ken Bowen
Rita H. Bowen
Greg & Janell Brown
Kathy & Peter Burke
Past President Tom & Dana Byrne
Past President Jim & Judy Casey
Director Pat & Kim Conley
Teresa Conley
Gerry & Annie Curran In Memory of Past President
Joe Davis
Daughters of Erin
Alan Dormire & Robin Nakkula
Past President Francis & Hilda Doyle
Doug Eakins
2020 Big Dog Karen Fahy
The Lawson Flag Supply Co.
Past President Tim & Chris Feeney
Patrick & Clara Feeney
Rich & Karen Finn
Past President Rod & Kathy Flanagan
Jeff & Karen Fleeman
Michael & Cindy Flynn
Past President Ed & Alice Gaughan
Terry Grady & Suzanne Butte
Past President Patrick W. Graham
Leo & Theresa Grimes
Jennifer Henman
In Memory of Duke Hinton - President 1967
Marty Howe
Tim & Glenda Huffman
The Hyatt Family
Irwin Academy of Irish Dance
Past President Bob Irwin
Judge Terri B. Jamison
Tim & Karen Jones
Jerry & Donna Keffer
Past President Ed & Teri Kelly
Bruce Kotlinski
Mike & Jeanine Malloy
Don Manley
Director Christina McConahay
Julie McGhee
In Memory of Jeff McGowan
In Memory of Past President David Hartigan
Tom & Janet McGue
Mark McKernan
Bruce & Anne McPherson
Brian & Peggy McSweeney
Past President Mike & Patty Moriarty
Michael & Catherine Moriarty
Paul Morrison
2020 Member of the Year Tom & Beth Motika
Jim & Patty Murnane
Lisa O'Connell-Paccioretti
Judge Colleen T. O'Donnell
Past President Brian T. O'Reilly
Kevin Patrick O'Reilly, M.D.
Mollie O'Reilly & Scott Paynter
Michael & Margaret O'Sullivan
Dick & Kathy Pulse
Past President Towny Quinn
Rick & Ann Ralston
Brad Reardon
Past President Mike & Kathy Redmond
Diane & Bill Rinehart
Dr. James D. Ritchlin
Scott Robinson
Margaret O'Donnell Rotolo
Dennis & Christina Smith
Mike & Margie Sullivan
Mark & Suzanne Taggart
Tim & Tricia Timlin
Paul & Mary Tisdale
David & Maureen Veeley
Angelina & Michael Welling
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January 2021
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 New Years Day 2
3 4 5 6 7DOE Ladies
Darts 7pm
8 9
10 11Coed Darts
7pm
12 13 14 15 16
17General Mem-
bers Meeting 2pm 18Executive
Board Mtg 6pm 19 20Men’s Darts
6:30pm
21DOE Ladies
Darts 7pm
22 23
24 25Coed Darts
7pm
26 27Men’s Darts
6:30pm
28 29 30
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February 2021
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3Men’s Darts
6:30pm
4DOE Ladies
Darts 7pm
5 6
10General Mem-
bers Meeting 2pm 8Coed Darts 7pm 9 10Men’s Darts
6:30pm
11 12 13Irish Triathlon
Tentative
14 15Executive
Board Mtg 6pm 16 17Men’s Darts
6:30pm
18DOE Ladies
Darts 7pm
19 20
10General Mem-
bers Meeting 2pm 22Coed Darts
7pm
23 24Men’s Darts
6:30pm
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The Member Organizations of the
The Clann na nGael of Columbus Ohio
are pleased to announce the 2021 Honoree
THE IRISH BRIGADE
Founded in 1979 by Dave Murphy and Pat Mogan to play a promotional event at the Lazarus Department Store in downtown Columbus, the band spent the next 19 years entertaining audiences across Central Ohio and beyond. The Brigade was a memorable cast of characters including regulars Greg Hankins, Kevin Talty, Dennis O’Hooley Smith, Phil Franck, Jim Scarf, and sound man Brian Conklin, plus many irregulars along the way. The Brigade was the original Irish traditional music group in Columbus, in more ways than one. Their enjoyment of the music and love of Irish history and cul-ture echoes on through other music groups today.
Please join us in congratulating The Irish Brigade for their contribution to the Irish community.
A recognition event for The Irish Brigade and all our 2021 award winners will be scheduled in 2021.
Clann na nGael News
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And the Winners are Megan Dempsey & Daughters
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Charity Newsies
Thank you Shamrock Club of Columbus for hosting the 8th Annual Bringing the Bling for Charity
Newsies on November 7, 2020. We raised almost $1,700 dollars that day, enough to clothe 11 chil-
dren. To date the event has raised close to $11,000 and clothed 72 children. Thank you to all the
vendors and the participants. Hoping for an even better event in the fall of 2021.
Happy New Year and stay safe.
Kathy Redmond, Past President 2010 Charity Newsies
Food Drive Thru
Shamrock Club of Columbus
60 W. Castle Road
Columbus, Ohio 43207
Mike & Nancy Murphy
Shamrock Club President
& First Lady 2014
2021 President’s Club Member
OFFICE HOURS Monday - through - Friday
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Ph 614-491-4449
Irene M. Kenney
Operations Manager
NEXT MEETING
Sunday Jan 17th 2pm
WINTER PUB HOURS Monday Coed Dart Nights
Tuesday Closed Wednesday - Men’s Darts
Thursday - DOE Dart Nights Friday Closed
Saturday Closed Sunday – Meeting Days only
All Times Subject to Change
Seanachai The Official Newsletter of
The Shamrock Club of Columbus
J. Michael Redmond - Editor
James B. Casey - Editor Emeritus
Email Articles to:
[email protected] Copyright 2021 Shamrock Club of Columbus
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The Shamrock Club of Columbus
Was Founded in 1936
And is Central Ohio’s
Largest Irish Organization
President Andrew Shuman
2021 President’s Club Member
Clann na nGael Web Sites
www.patrickpearse.com
www.daughtersoferin.org
www.emeraldsocietyofcolumbus.org
www.columbusirishculture.com
www.laohcolumbus.com
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