Supporting Our Irish Community

9/9/2019 (Permalink)

The weather was great Saturday  for us to celebrate the Irish at the Jersey Shore.

The Ocean County Chapter of the Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh members were all set to welcome everybody at the 2019 Ocean County Irish Festival this past Saturday, September 7, 2019.  

This was the third year of the event taking place at the Manahawkin Lake Park in Manahawkin. 

The Ocean County Irish Festival is a family event which will included live music, pipe bands, step dancers, kids activities, food trucks, vendors, and a beer tent. 

There were many vendors, entertainment options and most importantly great fun. This is a family event with a great kids playground for the children to enjoy.  

Irishman of the Year
The 2019 Irish Festival honored Daniel Coleman as "Irishman of the Year."  Coleman is the co-owner of Caffrey's Tavern in Forked River.  Caffrey's burnt down last year and this great establishment is being rebuilt. Mr. Coleman is the type of person that the Shillelagh's overwhelming voted to be this years recipient. 

The Order of The Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh, Ocean County is a fraternal organization of men of Irish descent, created to promote Irish Heritage.

SERVPRO of Manahawkin was honored to support the Irish Community.