The Order Of The Friendly Sons Of The Shillelagh

... and what a great time we had!

The helping hands from many of you saved much of the expense and added so much to the evening. Thanks to Barney Shannon who did an outstanding job of decorating the club, The bar staff and of course Phil's Martini bar were terriffic. Special thanks to Sue Hansult for the homemade chocolates given to the Ladies.

Pat Donnelly and Top Hat Catering once again outdid themselves this night with the  endless supply of hor d'oeuvres for which this event has become famous for. They went all out for this affair with a lengthy cocktail hour extended to a cocktail hour and a half. With all this spectacular food, we had to have a great band to dance off the calories and we were not disappointed.

This party is one of the social highlights of the year and making sure everything is just right for the evening and goes right through the evening took the help of one more person, my wife Maureen. She put together the beautiful center pieces for the tables and all night long stepped in to help wherever help was needed. This cost me a laptop for a Christmas present but after all her help this year I think I got off light.

The wheelbarrow of cheer generated enough money to cover many of the expenses so thank you to all those that supported us.

First Prize: Rob Shanley
Second Prize: Dennis and Dot Sullivan
Third Place: Jim Connor

Many hearts were broken when Rob decided not to take the wheelbarrow of cheer home, some of the guys broke down in tears and needed counseling when they heard. For a second I contemplated wrapping it up for Maureen, and then I came to my senses.

Finally, a photo that sums up  the evening. Don't forget to keep checking the calendar for upcoming events in the new year. With each passing year they only get bigger and better.

Hope all had a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

Rob McKiernan

More Photos courtsey of Jackie Patterson & Barbara Cummins