THE NEW CASTLE COUNTY IRISH SOCIETY ERIN AWARD WINNERS FOR 2024

The New Castle County Irish Society presents the “Erin Award” each year to a member to honor his or her dedication and service within our Club. The “Erin Award” for 2024 has been awarded to Holly Gray for her dedication and contribution to the promotion of Irish Heritage and Culture.  Holly has been a member of the NCCIS for many years.  She presently serves as Treasurer on our Board. She also serves as a bartender and helps manage our hall.  Previously, Holly served as a member of the Board and helped with the Fest Ad Book.  She is always ready to help out whether it is running errands or accommodating clients with set-up times. We recognize and thank Holly for her commitment to the New Castle County Irish Society!  The “Erin Award” plaque was presented to Holly at our After Parade Party on March 9, 2024.

SPRING 2024 10-WEEK CLUB WINNERS

 Week 1 – $50.00, Mary Jude Andreoli; $50.00, Jennifer Atwood;           $20.00, Jennifer Atwood; $15.00, Kathy Hamelin

Week 2 – $50.00, Dot King; $20.00, Don Deaver; $15.00, Jennifer Atwood

[The 10-week winners will be published here as they become available]

2024 IRISH HERITAGE MONTH

The Irish Society of Delmarva, Dover organized a meeting with Delaware Governor John Carney, where he proclaimed March as Irish Heritage Month. NCCIS was represented by Terri Jones and Jonathan Allen. It was open to all Irish organizations in the State.

   

2023 IRISH HERITAGE MONTH

The Irish Society of Delmarva, Dover organized a meeting with Delaware Governor John Carney, where he proclaimed March as Irish Heritage Month. NCCIS was represented by Cathy Jones, President, and Bill Hickey, VP. It was open to all Irish organizations in the State.

THE NEW CASTLE COUNTY IRISH SOCIETY ERIN AWARD WINNERS FOR 2020

The New Castle Count Irish Society presents the “Erin Award” each year to a member to honor his or her dedication and service within our Club.  The “Erin Award” for 2020 has been awarded to George and Eleanor Williams for their dedication and contribution to the promotion of Irish Heritage and Culture.  They have been dedicated volunteers for our Irish Society.  For many years George has donated one of his cars to drive the Erin Award winner in the St. Patrick Day parade.  This year his son will drive them in the parade.  Eleanor is one of our Irish dancers who attend dance class every Wednesday night at the club.  She is also a baker who donates wonderful bake goods for our Irish Festival and St. Patrick Day Dinner.  They both volunteer their time to help decorate our hall for whatever event we might have.  George and Eleanor are both here to promote Irish culture and this is the motto of our Irish Society.  Congratulations, George and Eleanor, and thank you for all you do for our Irish Society.  Since the St. Patrick’s Day Parade was canceled The Erin Award plaque will be presented to them at a later date.  Congratulations, George and Eleanor, and again thank you for your time and dedication to the Irish Society.