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Issue 54 Volume 1 Official Newsletter of the Irish Sports & Social Society January - March 2016 The Edmonton Blarney PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE 2015 was a good year for the Irish Sports and Social Society and now we are looking forward to 2016! I would like to extend my appreciation and thanks to the following special friends … the Executive, bar, kitchen and cleaning staff for their dedication in keeping our little Irish Centre active and vibrant … to all to our great volunteers who make our club such a great place for our members and friends to come and enjoy … to the Irish dance schools and bands/soloists that entertain us at our many functions with true cultural traditions in music and dance. You ALL are what makes us the Irish Centre. We have lots to look forward to in this new year. We start with Robbie Burns Night, Western Canada Rose (Rose of Tralee), St. Patrick's Day celebrations, live GAA. Games from Ireland (football, hurling, and rugby), our famous Pig Roast, Heritage Days, the Annual Fall Dinner Dance (Seniors Dance), Mike McDonald Scholarship, and much more. This year we also plan to complete renovations which include new beer coolers, and landscaping the front of the Irish Centre. In closing I would like to extend my condolences to all our members who lost loved ones last year and to those who are suffering I wish you well. Wishing you a happy, and prosperous New Year in 2016 Martin Doyle, ISSS President
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Issue 54 Volume 1 Official Newsletter of the Irish Sports & Social Society January - March 2016
TheEdmonton
Blarney
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
2015 was a good year for the Irish Sportsand Social Society and now we are looking
forward to 2016!
I would like to extend my appreciation andthanks to the following special friends …the Executive, bar, kitchen and cleaningstaff for their dedication in keeping our
little Irish Centre active and vibrant … to allto our great volunteers who make our club
such a great place for our members andfriends to come and enjoy … to the Irishdance schools and bands/soloists that
entertain us at our many functions withtrue cultural traditions in music and dance.
You ALL are what makes usthe Irish Centre.
We have lots to look forward to in this newyear. We start with Robbie Burns Night,Western Canada Rose (Rose of Tralee),St. Patrick's Day celebrations, live GAA.
Games from Ireland (football, hurling,and rugby), our famous Pig Roast, HeritageDays, the Annual Fall Dinner Dance (Seniors
Dance), Mike McDonald Scholarship, andmuch more. This year we also plan to
complete renovations which include newbeer coolers, and landscaping the front of
the Irish Centre.
In closing I would like to extend mycondolences to all our members who lostloved ones last year and to those who are
suffering I wish you well.
Wishing you a happy, and prosperousNew Year in 2016
Martin Doyle,ISSS President
MENU
Club Hours Wednesday 4 pm - 11 pm Thursday 4 pm - 11 pm Friday 4 pm - 1 am Saturday 1 pm - 2 am Sunday 2 pm - 9 pm
Kitchen Hours
Thursday 4 pm - 11 pmFriday 4 pm - 11 pmSaturday 4 pm - 11 pmSunday 3 pm - 7 pm
TASTE OF HOMEBoxes of frozen pork available
Includes ham, chops, boiling bacon, Irishrashers, pork sausage and ham sausage
Each box 40-50 lbs @ $6/lbDelivered to the Irish club for pick-up
Contact Mick & Erin O’[email protected]
Soda Bread with Jam $3.00Fries $3.00Onion Rings $4.00Poutine $7.00Hamburger $5.00Cheeseburger $6.00Chicken Burger $7.00 …Any burger with Fries add $2.00 …Any burger with Onion Rings add $3.00Fish & Chips (1 piece) $7.00Fish & Chips (2 piece) $10.00Chicken Wings with Veggies $8.00(Honey Garlic, Hot, Lemon Pepper, Salt & Pepper)
Chicken Strips & Fries $8.00Dry Ribs & Fries $8.00Steak Sandwich $12.00Thursday Night Wing Special $7.00
Dinner Specials every SundayPosted in the kitchen
Club Facilities for Rent
Are you looking for a location to hold a party - birthday, anniversary, wedding or
another special celebration?
Why not have it here, at the Irish Centre? We are available to our members and
can accommodate up to 150 people.
Arrangements can also be made to have your function catered by our kitchen at
very reasonable costs.
Your function (semi-private) can also be booked on evenings when entertainment
has been scheduled.For availability contact
Seamus at 780-489-7402
EXECUTIVEPresident
Martin [email protected]
Murray [email protected]
Vice President
SecretaryBonnie [email protected]
Treasurer
Cultural Director
Rory [email protected]
Seàn [email protected]
Seamus [email protected]
Social Director
Sports Director
Member-at-Large
Trustees
Past PresidentStephen [email protected]
Isobel [email protected]
Carole [email protected]
Kimberly [email protected]
Join us on
Thursday Nights
Wing Night &
$4.00 Pints
Irish Sports & Social Society12546-126 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5L 0X3 Tel: (780) 453-2249 Fax: (780) 451-5969
Email: [email protected] www.edmontonirishclub.ca www.twitter.com/EdmontonISSS
Valentines Day
Dinner Special
February 14th
Roast beef, mashed potatoes,
turnips or mixed veggies,
and a fresh bun
$12.00
JANUARY
Sat. 16 Peter Kelly
Sat. 23 Robbie Burns Night ``The Chancers```
Sat. 30 Jukebox - Diaper Poker (Semi-private function)
FEBRUARY
Sat. 6 Grace O`Malley
Sat. 13 Silent Auction (Semi-private function)
Sat. 20 Amie and the Atta Boys
Sat. 27 Brian Maxwell
MARCH
Sat. 12 St, Patrick’s Dinner Dance
Thur.17 St Patrick’s Day
Sat. 19 Peter Kelly
EntertainmentSocial Director: Seamus Donaghy
780-489-7402 [email protected]
Sponsored in part by
NOTE: Semi-private functionThe Centre has been booked for aspecial event but we are still open toour members.
Robbie Burns Night
SaturdayJanuary 23, 2016
7:30 pm
Entertainment by
“The Chancers”
Join us for an evening dedicatedto Robbie Burns!
Including the tribute to“The Haggis” andHighland dancers
Dinner SpecialHam, mashed potatoes & veggies
Available in kitchen @ 6:00 pm$10.00
Peter Kelly
Saturday
January 16, 2016
8:30 pm
(No Cover)
Peter is back to
play more of his fabulous
Irish/East Coast music!
Don’t miss him!
Grace O`MalleySaturday
February 6, 20168:30 pm(No Cover)
Grace O’Malley just became a 5 memberband, adding another fiddle player. Theyplay a mixture of Irish, Scottish, and East
Coast folk tunes as well as some Gaelicsongs and many cover artists
Amie Weymes & the Atta BoysSaturdayFebruary 20, 20168:30 pm(No cover)
Brian MaxwellSaturday
February 27, 2016
8:30 pm(No Cover)
Another favourite!
Join us for a pint andAn evening of great
music!
St. Patrick`sDinner & Dance
SaturdayMarch 12, 2016
Cocktails: 6:00 pm Dinner: 7:00 pm Dance: 9:15 pm
Irish Dance Troupsperform @ 8:45 pm
Live Entertainment TBA
Tickets Members $30 Non-members $35
Available at the bar or callSeamus @ 780-489-7402
Announcements, Events & Notices
Our deepest sympathy to the family, friends and loved onesof our members who have recently passed away:
Graham Thompson’s mother, CynthiaDominic Drolet/Kelly Doyle’s daughter, Autumn
Norm Hetchler’s wife, ConnieJohn Fagan
Tony Paxton’s brother, MartinNoel Comey’s brother, Peter
May the road rise up to meet you,may the wind always be at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your faceand rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,may God hold you in the palm of His hand.
We would also like to extend our well-wishes and prayers to any memberthat is feeling under the weather or unable to get out and about.
Get well soon ... you are in our thoughts.
FAMILY DAYDinner
MONDAYFebruary 15th
4 pm - 6 pm
Pasta Night(Pasta with homemade sauce,garlic toast or bun and a salad)
Adults - $10.00Kids - $5.00
Drop by the Irish Centre and bringthe kids for a great family meal.
100% of all proceeds will be donatedto the Western Canada Rose.
SUNDAYAPRIL 3, 2016
Doors open @ 12:30 pm.Please come early to register and get a seat.
Meeting starts @ 1:00 pm.We encourage all voting members to attend
and become actively involved in the discussionsand workings of the Irish Centre.
Do you have an idea, suggestion or concern?Do you have a flair for organizing, decorating,
planning events/parties for kids or adults?or maybe you just want to meet some
new friends in the Irish community.
Come out, get involved andvote in your 2016 Executive.
Are you interested in being on the Executive?
Ask any member of the Executive for the position descriptions.Then contact one of the Trustees to put your name forward.
2016 MEMBERSHIPSPreprinted membership applications will be mailed out to
all 2015 members within the next month.
We ask you to help by reviewing your preprintedapplication, making any necessary corrections and
return it along with payment to the Irish Centre. (Please do not send cash in the mail)
Applications can also be found behind the bar.
Membership cards will not be issued until followingthe AGM (Sunday, April 3rd).
If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitateto contact Bonnie McGuire at 780-451-1721 or
by Email: [email protected]
St. Patrick’s DayMarch 17th, 2016
Drop by in the morning and enjoy theHurling and Football games on the big screens
(game schedule and times to be announced)
$5.00 breakfast (with no pass)----------------------------
Join us in the afternoon for Irish stew &soda bread or beef on a bun & fries,
a pint of Guiness or a glass of Irish whiskey.
Listen to traditional Irish music by
“Amie Weymes & the Atta Boys” @ 2 - 7 pm“Peter Kelly” @ 7 - 9 pm
“The Chancers” @ 9 pm - 1:30 am
Watch some Irish dancingthroughout the afternoon and evening
by very talented local Irish dancers.
Tickets(All day pass)
Members - $15.00Non-Members - $20.00
More info in next issue.
Get your
tickets early
… they sell
out fast
The Darts Hamper competition held Friday December 4th witha few more participants than last year -- 9 men and 5 ladies.
The men's final had Evan Kane and James Joyce battling for thewin, with James winning (pictured above). The ladies final sawLisa Joyce, Denise Howie and Anita Nixon sharping their dartsfor the final game, with Anita winning (pictured above).
A great time was had by all ... no casualties. A BIG THANK YOUto Denise Howie for her help organizing the Darts tournament.
The Poker Hamper held on December 11th was won by RoryBrady, with Tommy Regan a close 2nd; and the 25 Hamper heldon December 20th was won by Ryan Coughlan, with DeclanRegan taking 2nd place.
It`s becoming an annual tradition for the Edmonton PoliceService Pipe Band to stop by the Irish Centre during theirChristmas Bus Tour to hospitals & nursing homes. They play& sing a few Christmas songs while enjoying a pint.
Alway a treat for us!
Irish Sports & Social Society 12546-126 Street 780-453-2249
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“Should auld acquaintance be forgotand never brought to mind?Should auld acquaintance be forgotand days of auld lang syne?For auld lang syne, my dear,for auld lang syne,we'll take a cup of kindness yet,for auld lang syne.”
― Robert Burns
‘When all the others were away at Mass’
When all the others were away at MassI was all hers as we peeled potatoes.They broke the silence, let fall one by oneLike solder weeping off the soldering iron:Cold comforts set between us, things to shareGleaming in a bucket of clean water.And again let fall. Little pleasant splashesFrom each other’s work would bring us to our senses.
So while the parish priest at her bedsideWent hammer and tongs at the prayers for the dyingAnd some were responding and some cryingI remembered her head bent towards my head,Her breath in mine, our fluent dipping knives–Never closer the whole rest of our lives.
— Seamus Heaney
“My love is like a red, red roseThat's newly sprung in June:My love is like the melodyThat's sweetly played in tune.
How fair art thou, my bonnie lass,So deep in love am I;And I will love thee still, my dear,Till all the seas gang dry.
Till all the seas gang dry, my dear,And the rocks melt with the sun;I will love thee still, my dear,While the sands of life shall run.
And fare thee weel, my only love.And fare thee weel awhile!And I will come again, my love,Though it were ten thousand mile.”
― Robert Burns
