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Page 2SeanachaiPresident’s Message Cont.I would like to commend theDaughters of Erin for their constantfocus on those in need, not just duringthe holidays but throughout the year.You wonderful women are such avaluable asset to all of us and youhave our deepest appreciation andadmiration.Finally, on December 17 th , theColumbus Irish Cultural Foundationwill hold their annual dinner onceagain in the elegant setting of therotunda of the Ohio Statehouse. Thisyear’s well-deserved honoree will beMr. Hugh Dorrian, who has been amainstay in our community for manyyears and provided longtime serviceas the City Auditor. Remember alsothat your support of the CICF benefitsevery member of the Irishorganizations. Since 1989, the CICFhas funded projects that have giventhe Clann na nGael community manyopportunities to showcase our Irishculture and traditions within CentralOhio.During this holiday season, as you goabout your shopping and decorating,please take good care to stop andenjoy the people and things that meanthe most to you. The following Irishblessing is my heartfelt wish for youall:―The light of the Christmas star toyou, the warmth of home and hearthto you, the cheer and good will offriends to you, the hope of a childlikeheart to you, the joy of a thousandangels to you and always God’s peaceto you.‖Nollaig Shona Dhuit!Molly C, ByrneChaplain’s Comments Cont.Few people dread the coming ofChristmas. All of us enjoy the holidayseason, with its many activities,parties, get togethers, snow and timewith family.Christmas time is also a time to spendgiving thanks to God. We begin ourexpression of Thankfulness onThanksgiving Day this past month.And while the weeks of December areusually spent in preparing for theLord’s coming as well as theactivities of the season, we have to becareful not to miss ―the reason for theseason‖: the celebration of thepresence of Christ among us.Children love the baby Jesus! EvenRicky Bobby, the star of TalledegaNights, prays primarily to ―babyJesus, 8 pounds, five ounces‖ (I forgetthe exact quote, but you get mymeaning.). Baby Jesus is like anybaby in that we quickly becomehappy, joyful and even silly aroundbabies. This is normal. The babyJesus is charming, engaging andprecious to all of us. But to onlycelebrate the baby Jesus is as helpfulas dragging out our baby pictureswhen we celebrate our birthdays.Most of us don’t do that because, thetruth is that we were babies for only ashort time. We are now adults.The adult Jesus challenges us toserious discipleship. He invites us tofollow Him through the days andevents of our lives. He asks us togive our lives in His service, and inthis way we come to eternal life. Iencourage all of you to go to Churchon the Sundays of Advent and thedays of the Christmas Season. Whenwe open ourselves to God’s presenceand love, we find our lives enrichedand our hope rekindled. May all of ushave a blessed Advent and Christmas!Msgr. John K. Cody, ChaplainBlood DriveOur next blood drive will be Sunday, February 13 th from 10 am to 4 pm. I will sign people up during the 2 nd meeting inJanuary. Please try to donate. Can you think of something better to do than help save a life?Mike McConahay, home 443-0046, cell 354-5742

Volume LXXIV, Issue 8Page 3Sunshine CommitteeJames Quinn, longtime member and past president DaveHartigan’s cousin passed away. As did Suzanne Cenci, thesister-in-law of Sandy Beech. Mary Mittenbergs, Art’smother, passed away in Seattle. As the result of anunfortunate accident, Carl Irish also passed away.We have some members or relatives of members who arefighting long term or terminal illnesses that need prayersbut do not want to be listed on the prayer list. Pleaseremember our friends need company, stimulation, andlove, the same treatment they would be given in healthierdays. Please keep them and those listed here in yourprayers: Rick McDonald, Jim & Jean Hacker, SallyO’Keefe, Brian Sheehe, Karen Miller, Michelle Stewart,Karen Fleeman, Fred Basbagill, Bob Brown, Dick Olney,Frank Carrick, Aaron Williams, David Issenmann, JohnCarroll, Sean Murnane, Irene Cassady, Michael Sheline,Mary Ann Ryan, Jerry & Mary Jo O’Rourke, Mary JaneCenci, Kevin Burke, Joy Couch, Molly Fahy, DaveSpanner, Willie Plank, Bob Griffin, Denney Kitchen, DickBolton, Clifford Marshall, Devin Doyle, Judy Douglass,Pat Scanlon, Karen Freeman, Dan Ruscitti, Candy Coy,Mark O’Flynn and Dick Finn.Mike McConahay, home 443-0046, cell 354-5742Shamrock Club Members and Families in the US MilitaryThe following Shamrock Club Members and Family are presently serving in our US Military: Garrett Becker - USNavy, Adam Friley - US Air National Guard, John ―Willy‖ Kahill - US Army, Robert Malloy - US Army, JamesThomas Moore - US Air Force Reserves, Michael Oxley - US Army.Remember them in your prayers and thank them the next time you see them.Call Brigid at 491-4449 to purchase your tickets.

Page 4The Kirby SessionsOn the third Friday of each month from 7:00 –10:00 pm, come to the Pub and have a relaxingsocial evening with some great acoustic musicsetting the mood. Pat Mogan and Hilda Doyle willbe hosting. An unplugged acoustic session open toany and all musicians, singers, and story tellerswith a little Irish in their soul!! Come join in thefun!Shamrock Club Co-Ed FamilyDart LeagueAll Members are Invited to join the Fun with theCo-Ed Family Dart League! Starting January 2011at 7 pm in the evening we will be having fun onMondays, the worst day of the week, with a winterdart league in the Pub area. Sign up your team of 3to 6 players soon so we can see how many teamswe will have and can get information out to you. Ifyou don’t have a team, come out and we’ll find youone. For information and sign up, email CaitlinMulholand at cem8613@gmail.com or call at 614-886-6643.Pub Quiz NightSeanachaiThe next Quiz Night at the Club, brought to you by theHarvey’s from Belfast and Medina, Ohio, is Saturday,December 18 th . Bring yourself or bring a team and pityourself against some of the finest minds in the IrishCommunity for 7 rounds, 10 questions per round. Plus apicture and a music round. The fun starts around 8:00 PM.Club MerchandiseWhat’s your favorite thing about Fall weather? Sweatshirtsand jeans, right? You must check out our new ShamrockClub logo sweatshirts that come in a variety sizes, colors,(black, gray or green) and styles (hoodies or crew).These are a great for the following reasons:a) keep yourself stylishly warmb) advertise your support for your clubc) get your Christmas shopping startedYou can order through Brigid by calling the club 614-491-4449 or emailing her at: shamrockclub1936@yahoo.comAdult Irish Dance ClassesIrish DartsSaturday, January 8 th , at 7:30 PM we will have ourannual dart tournament for all the IrishOrganizations. Four person teams will compete.Food will be provided. Come down for a funevening of sport and cheer your team on.EuchreThe next Euchre will be on Tuesday, December14 th . Sign-up begins at 6:45 PM and play starts at7:00 PM. Contact Nancy Murphy at 614 991-5811for more information. Donated prizes are alwayswelcome.

Volume LXXIV, Issue 8Page 5MembershipWe will be trying our second Membership Competition through March 16, 2011. The rules are very similar to last year’sversion—extra time was added and the prizes are well-defined. Details are listed below. If not in the mail by now, theclub’s 2011 dues notices will soon be out there in circulation to beat the Christmas rush. Hopefully, your response willknock our socks off to the point of exceeding our currently paid membership of 2,291---compared to the prior year’snumber of 2,337. 1,228 receive our newsletter now - 886 by e-mail and 342 by postal service. I hope your Thanksgivingwas at least as happy as the times you have spent at the club.Bob Stark---Membership Chairmanrstark@columbus.rr.comNew members in October and sponsors:Member(s) Sponsor(s) Member(s) Sponsor(s)James Barrett Brigid Garrison Rory Laney Tony PolitzCharles Boso Tammy Jochem Kitty Pace Dave HartiganRobert Estep Sean O’Neil J. Craig Rogers Brigid GarrisonRobert Golden Andrew Shuman Joe Wisniowski Tony PolitzKathleen KavanaghMike McConahayMEMBERSHIP COMPETITION DETAILS1. Length of the competition---November 16, 2010, through March 16, 20112. Winners will be announced at the first meeting in April, 20113. Employees of The Shamrock Club of Columbus are exempt from participation4. An on-line applicant has the opportunity to place a sponsor’s name on their application, but failure to do so meansthe opportunity is lost5. The new members that sign up, to be counted toward the sponsor’s total, must join as voting members-that is,Family, General, or Senior members6. Winners will be determined by how many new members they sponsor---each General & Senior counts as 1 member,while Family counts as 2 members7. 1 st prize is a $100 voucher for food, beverages, and merchandise at the Shamrock Club2 nd prize is a $75 voucher for similar items3 rd prize is a $50 voucher for similar items8. All new members who join the club during this period, and pay full dues rates, will be considered as members-ingood-standinguntil December 31, 2011

Page 6SeanachaiThe Greater Columbus Irish Cultural Foundation PresentsAn Irish Christmas CelebrationDecember 17, 2010AtThe Ohio StatehouseCocktails in the Rotunda at 6:30 pmDinner served in Atrium at 7:30 pmHonoring Hugh Dorrian – Irish Cultural AwardEnjoy Irish dancers, bagpipes, and elegantDinner serenaded by harpSemi-Formal attireTable of 8 - $395Couple - $100Single - $55Send check by December 12 th to G.C.I.C.F. c/o Patrick Kelley, 250 E. Broad Street, Suite 1100,Columbus, OH 43215 or R.S.V.P. to pat@dwkinc.com

Volume LXXIV, Issue 8 Page 7December 2010Friday - 3 rd Columbus Celtic Chorus ConcertSaturday - 4 th Columbus Celtic Chorus ConcertSunday - 5 th General MeetingFriday - 10 th Markley Christmas ConcertSaturday - 11 th Children’s Christmas PartyFriday - 17 th GCICF Celebration at the State HouseSaturday - 18 th Pub QuizSaturday - 25 th Merry ChristmasJanuary 2011Saturday - 8 th Irish DartsSunday - 9 th General MeetingSaturday - 22 nd Past President’s LuncheonSaturday - 22 nd Pub QuizSunday - 23 rd General MeetingShamrock Club Calendar 2010 - 2011February 2011Sunday - 6 th General MeetingSunday - 13 th Shamrock Club Blood DriveSaturday - 19 th Clann na nGael DinnerSunday - 20 th General MeetingSaturday - 26 th Pub QuizMarch 2011Sunday - 6 th General MeetingFriday - 11 th Proclamation DaySunday - 13 th General MeetingThursday - 17 th St. Patrick’s DaySaturday - 26 th Pub QuizApril 2011Music in the PubSunday - 3 rd General MeetingSunday - 10 th General Meeting & Election of OfficersSunday - 24 th EasterSaturday - 30 th Pub QuizThe best pub weather of the year will soon be upon us. Please come join us for one of the upcoming Music in the Pubevents.Jan. 7 thLadies of LongfordJan. 28 th Mossy MoranFeb 11 th TBDMore dates to comeBands will play from 8 pm to 11 pm Irish time. No charge for members but there is a $2 daily membership for guests.As always, there's a pint on me if you'll help me work the door.Slainte, Pat Graham, pwgconsulting@columbus.rr.comChildren’s Christmas PartyThe party starts at 11:00 AM on Saturday, December 11 th at the Club. Please bring a gift with your child's name on it.There will be crafts, cookie decorating, free hot dogs, punch, goody bags and lots and lots of fun. You are welcome totake pictures with Santa. Remember to bring lots of money to buy those raffle tickets as you know they help pay for theparty.If you have any questions please call us at 614-343-3673 Thank you, Mary & James Strickland Co-chairs

Page 8SeanachaiIrish HistoryFor the next few months these columns will be dedicated to appreciating Dr. MacMahon’s autobiography, "The Master".We will learn something of education in Ireland from a man who has left "the track of his teeth on a parish for threegenerations".The wretched school building in Listowel started its life in 1836. It was still in use in 1909 when Bryan MacMahon wasborn, and during the years when he was a student there. He began his teaching career there in 1931.Ten years after the school opened, the famine carts went out to the local workhouse every morning to collect the dead forburial. There were few improvements over the century. A large pool of stagnant water lay in the yard.Beyond this was a four cubicle toilet, one cubicle for the teachers and three damp and enormously soiled ones for thestudents. Every afternoon the poorer boys had to shovel and flush the material. The rats in the building were brazen.Little heat came from the damp turf fires.Bryan MacMahon was born on September 29, 1909. Irish history was eventful during his boyhood. The First World Warcame in 1914, and the Easter Uprising occurred in 1916.The treaty ending the War of Independence was followed by theIrish Civil War in 1922.One day when MacMahon was about eight, a stranger knocked on the classroom door. He and the teacher chatted, andthen the teacher withdrew. The stranger's greeting to the class "Dia is Muire daoibh" (God and Mary to you all) was metwith silence. Finally Bryan piped up with "Dia is Muire duit is Padraig" (God and Mary and Patrick to you). The strangerwent on to tell of the Celts in Europe, their history, skills and culture. "Neither your teacher nor I is allowed to teach theirlanguage - and yours - in this classroom. If we do, I may again be arrested. Your teacher could be sacked. But if youwould like to come after school to the library at five o'clock, I shall have a class for boys of your age." The stranger wasTomas O' Donnchu, "the bicycle man". He was later arrested and the library was burned. Incidents and people like thisinspired MacMahon into and during his teaching life.MacMahon attended St. Patrick's Teacher Training College in Dumcondra, Dublin. He qualified as a teacher and taughtfor a term in the Dublin Liberties. He expected to continue teaching in Dublin, to go to the university, and hopedeventually to help India to its independence.Bryan's mother had other plans for him. In the first scene described in "The Master", MacMahon bursts into the study ofthe canon of the parish. He has come to recapture a ferret that he had loosed to chase rats from the presbytery. He caughtthe ferret, but found that he had interrupted a conversation between his mother and the canon. She had just persuaded thepriest to appoint Bryan to a teaching position in the school. Bryan resisted, but she finally wore him down. He started hisListowel teaching career in 1931.Frank Carroll : CProinsias@aol.comHarvest DayChairwoman Nancy Murphy would like to thank all those who made our Harvest Day Festival another terrific event!,Committee Members: Caroline Castro, Karen Finn, Loriann McCarthy, Elaine Browning, Dana Byrne, Pat Byrne, TomByrne, Jason Davis, Aidan Fallon, Becky Fallon, Ean Fallon, Erica Frisch, Eric Gilliland, Lori Lapinskas, JeffMcGowan, Molly McSweeney, Beth Motika, Christina Motika, Kelly Murphy, Mike Murphy, Sandy Murphy, MeganReal, Mike Redmond and the Clann na nGael judges and all who donated cakes and chili cook off participants!

Volume LXXIV, Issue 8 Page 9Clann na nGael Annual Dinner DanceAncient Order of Hibernians - Patrick Pearse #1 & Fr. William Corby #2Daughters of ErinEmerald Society of ColumbusGreater Columbus Irish Cultural FoundationLadies Ancient Order of HiberniansShamrock Club of ColumbusSaturday, February 19, 2011Mass at Holy Family Parish 5:00pm 588 W. Broad StreetDinner at Station 67 - Firefighters Union Hall - 379 W. Broad St (Corner of Starling & Broad)Cocktails at 6:00pm & Dinner at 7:00pm$40 person (includes all beverages)We also have a block of rooms available at the Doubletree Guest Suites $99 per night50 S. Front Street Call 866-642-9588 for reservation and mention Clann na nGael for special rateReservations required by February 12, 2011Checks payable to: Clann na nGaelMail payment and form to Shamrock Club60 West Castle Road, Columbus, Ohio 43207- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Name(s): ___________________________________________________ Phone: ______________________ X $40 each for dinner = $_________ enclosedSponsorship Opportunities___ Patron Ad Name listed in program $20 ___ Quarter page ad in program $25___ Half page ad in program $50___ Green Sponsor includes two (2) dinner tickets, full page ad, and signage at event $250___ Emerald Sponsor includes table of eight (8), full page ad, signage at eventand listing in all Irish Organizations Newsletters $500Email ad copy & program questions to Mike Redmond at jredmond@columbus.rr.com

Page 10SeanachaiThe Shamrock Club of Columbus announces the development of:THE GREEN PAGESThe Green Pages is a membership committee activity that allows all Shamrock Club members to publish their business,company or talents to other members absolutely free via the Shamrock Club website.Shamrock Club members, and others, will have access to the Green Pages to obtain needed services in support ofanother member. Whether it is drywall repair, building services, carpet cleaning, accounting or other services thatShamrock Club members may need; the Green Pages will be the complete reference for all members to use.Supporting fellow Shamrock Club members and marketing Shamrock Club businesses will ensure we have a strong IrishCommunity. Please take a moment to fill out the short survey to be included in the inaugural issue of the Green Pages.Name:_______________________________________________________________________________Name of company:_____________________________________________________________________Address:______________________________________________________________________________Email:________________________________________________________________________________Website:______________________________________________________________________________Phone:____________________________________ Other Phone: _______________________________Description of Business:_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Choose areas for listing:Accountant/accounting service Carpenter Construction Carpet CleaningFood service Catering Bartenders Electrician Plumber HandymanArchitect Landscaping Media Services Data Entry Secretarial service CookCleaning Surveying Restaurant Pubs Politician ConsultantOther: _____________________________________________________Return completed form to 60 W. Castle Road, Columbus, Ohio 43207 or email information toshamrockclub1936@yahoo.com.Only current members will be listed. Shamrock Club website will host ALL information for Green Pages and updatedaccordingly.

Volume LXXIV, Issue 8 Page 11Article III – MembershipGeneral Members.Family Members.Presidents Club Members.Social Members.Life Members.Honorary Members.Complimentary Members.Pub Members.Membership DuesAmendments to the By-lawsThis is an Additional type member.3. a. The Membership Year shall be January 1 through December 31.b. The Presidents Club Membership Year shall be May 1through April 30.The reason for this change is because the President’s Club Membership year is from the fiscal period of 1 May through April30, and since one of the benefits of being a member of the President’s Club is a Family Membership, as it reads currently,these members could be unable to vote.Article VII – CommitteesStanding Committees4. The Facilities & Liaison Committees are, including butnot limited to:Financial OversightLiaisonFacilitiesThis replaces the term Homeb. The Facilities Committee, subject to the direction andcontrol of the E-Board, shall have responsibility for theoversight of the management and operation of the Clubfacilities.c. The Facilities Committee shall be comprised of a Chair-person, no more than four Advisory Council members and as many craftsperson’s as are required toperform the committees responsibilities and duties. These positionsshall be appointed by the President, subject to approvalof the E-Board.Major CommitteesFacilitiesThis replaces the term HomeWe will vote during the first January meeting ( Jan. 9 th ) providing we have a quorum.

Volume LXXIV, Issue 8 Page 12C-Note Club MembersThese are the members that have joined the C-Note Club as of 11/15/10Mark & Trudy AdkinsSteve AndersonGeorge & Vanessa ArnoldAndrew & Jennifer BartkoBob BasbagillFred & Susan BerkemerJim BittnerFred BoyleKen & Laura BowenJohn A. BrandtJohn BrennanGreg & Janell BrownMolly & Pat ByrneBrian & April ByrneTom & Dana ByrneJoe ByrneBob & Marilyn CainShaun CampbellJim & Judy CaseyJanet CassidyLuke & Jennifer ChapmanMsgr. John K. CodyJudge John ConnorSarah CrossGerry & Annie CurranBrian Davey Davey TileJohn & Anne DavidsonMark & Megan DempseyBarb Specht-Jim DemspeyBob DonnellyFrancis & Hilda DoyleThe Drowsy LadsAlice FeeneyTim & Chris FeeneyWilliam FennellKaren & Rich FinnGreg Finnerty Attoney at LawRod & Kathy FlanaganLowell FoxBrigid Garrison & Jimmy BellJim & Jane GarveyPat & Amy GrahamJames & Jean GrahamLeo & Theresa GrimesDave HartiganSam & Debbie HuffBob IrwinLisa JolleyGrey Jones Attorney at LawGerald KefferEd & Teri KellyTim KrumlaufKaren KomatsuLadies of LongfordLaurie LapinskasJohn LawlerMatthew Lerch-Mario CapalinoMichael & Emilie MahoneyBarb ManginiMike McConahay Carpet CleaningJeff McGowanCurtis & Lari McKenzieJim MentelTony MichelArt & Sharon MittenbergsPat & Mary MoganMike & Patty MoriartyPaul MorrisonTom & Beth MotikaMike & Nancy MurphyDaniel & Rachelle O'ConnorNorma O'NeilBrendan & Jackie O'ReillyKevin & Jill O'ReillyLois O'ReillyWayne & Willa OwensKatie PopkeManny PradoPat & Ryan Phillips RealtyJack & Betty QuinnTowny QuinnRick & Ann RalstonMike & Kathy RedmondCarson & Tierney ReiderRose & Colleen RyanVic & Joan SharronAndrew ShumanTodd & Jennifer SichelMatt & Stephanie StapletonBob StarkMike & Judy TannMary & Paul TisdaleStephanie & Tim VanTilburgScott & Nancy Vaughan

Shamrock Club of Columbus60 W. Castle Rd.Columbus, Ohio 43207PRSRT STDU.S. POSTAGEPAIDPermit No. 455Columbus, OhioReturn Service RequestedOFFICE HOURSMonday - through - Friday8:00 AM – 12:00 PM491-4449shamrockclub1936@yahoo.comMEETINGSDecember 5, 2010January 9, 2011Meetings at 2:00 PMPUB HOURSMonday – Thursday5:00 PM to 10:00 PMFriday 5:00 PM to 1:00 AMSaturday 5:00 PM to 10:00 PMSunday – Open on Meeting daysSeanachaiOfficial Newsletter ofThe Shamrock Club of ColumbusDeadline, 5 th. of each monthJames B. Casey, editorjcseannchie@columbus.rr.comJUDGE JOHN A. CONNORCourt of Appeals2010 President’s Club Member04/1104/11MillenniumIrishDance.com614-263-979702/1104/11Byrne’s Pub―Where the Irish meet‖ (614) 486-4722www.byrnespub.com1248 W. Third Ave. @ Northwest Blvd.Columbus OH 43212 04/11Greater Columbus IrishCultural FoundationPat Kellyhttp://www.columbusirish.com04/11The Claddagh Irish Pub585 S. Front Street - Brewery District614-224-1560claddaghirishpubs.com"There are no strangers here - Just friends whohaven't met yet." 03/11THANK YOU SHAMROCK CLUBJudge Pat McGrathFranklin County Court of AppealsPaid by the committee to elect Pat McGrathBrad Sinnott, Treasurer 12/101771 Harmon Ave. Columbus, Ohio 43223(614) 444-2400, Fax(614) 444-7852 04/11Seanachai ad prices are:$300 per year, $175 per six monthsand $50 per one monthREINHART04/11THE PRINTING COMPANY17 East Tulane Rd. Columbus OH 43202(614) 268-0181Dublin Irish FestivalAugust 5, 6,7, 201104/11Wal-MartGreat Southern Shopping Center2010 President’s Club MemberFRED BERKEMERAttorney at LawBERKEMERLAW.COM04/11274-6700Thirty Year Shamrock Club Member 04/11Judge Ted BarrowsFranklin County Municipal Court2010 President’s Club Member04/11Brian Davey650 Hiltonia AveColumbus, OH 43223Brian@daveytile.com(614) 221-1139 or(614) 260-3070 04/11To Place Your Ad HereContact Brigid Garrison614-491-4449