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    Monday
    29Dec2008

    Bing and Jackie

    DateMonday, December 29, 2008 at 10:51AM

    In 1956 Decca Records released Bing Crosby’s latest collection of songs in an album dedicated to Ireland titled, “Shillelaghs and Shamrocks”. Nearly a decade later it was the cover art on this album that was to provide the inspiration for the FSOS logo that still serves as our brand today. An original copy of the album has been obtained for the Friendly Sons through the endeavors of Jamie O’Kane. It has been framed in green and gold by Mike Callaghan and mounted as part of the growing collection of memorabilia in the FSOS tap room by Bill Jarvis. So next time you’re in the club, take a minute to check out a piece of FSOS history that was around before many of us were born and join in the camaraderie that is the Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh. Also don't forget to checkout this clip from the archives and see the first mention of the Friendly Sons by Jackie Gleason.

     


    Article by Mike Callaghan

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