Welcome and Céad Míle Fáilte!
Our Society is dedicated to celebrating and preserving the rich heritage of Ireland while honoring the profound contributions of Irish immigrants and Irish Americans to the fabric of American society.
Based at the Jersey Shore - also known as the Irish Riviera - members are primarily from Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Most events are held at the Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh clubhouse in Belmar.
Connect with others who share your passion, enjoy lively cultural gatherings as we ensure the story of the Irish American experience continues to thrive at the Shore.
Membership
Annual from January 1 to December 31
Individual: $50 Couple: $80
Benefits include:
- Free Admission to regular Society and member-only events
- Discounted Admission to special events
- Email updates and Society newsletters
To join and pay by cash or check, attend an event and join onsite or use the contact page to email us.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS &EVENTS
Monday, July 13
Irish & New Jersey in the American Revolution - An Introduction
In honor of America's 250th anniversary, Alan will discuss the profound impact of Irish immigrants on the nation's founding. The talk will cover the 17th and 18th-century conditions in Ireland that sparked mass migration, the growth of early Irish settlements in New Jersey, and how Irish bravery directly influenced the Declaration of Independence and the Revolutionary War victory. Specific stories of Irish individuals and battles that shaped post-conflict America, will be shared plus info on using genealogy to trace ancestral ties to the fight for liberty.
Alan Delozier, D.Litt.
Humanities Librarian - Seton Hall University
AOH New Jersey State Historian
7:00 - 8:30 pm
Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh, Belmar
Free for Society & FSOS Members
$10 donation requested for guests
Irish Arts Camp
Irish Arts Camp
First ever for kids age 7- 12
July 13-17 in Belmar
Advance registration only
Monday, September 28
The Irish Famine Immigrant Experience
on Staten Island
Loretto Horrigan Leary
Education and Cultural Director for
Ireland’s Great Hunger Museum of Fairfield
7:00- 8:30 pm
Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh, Belmar
Free for Society Members
$10 donation requested for guests
Coming Soon
Wine Geese Wine Tasting
Historical Symposium
Check back for updates!