January General Meeting
2026-01-14 19:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Shillelagh Club, 648 Prospect Ave, West Orange, NJ, 07052, United States
January Shillelagh General Meeting – All are encouraged to attend.

FSOS Essex Annual Irish Organizations Cocktail Mixer
2026-01-18 13:00 - 17:00 | Shillelagh Club, 648 Prospect Ave, West Orange, NJ, 07052, United States
Join us for a social gathering of the executive boards, committees, and honorees of the various Irish organizations of our area, hosted by the Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh-Essex Division!
This is an informal meet and greet to kick off the upcoming parade season and a great opportunity to introduce new officers and honorees. Groups are encouraged to share newsletters and promote upcoming events!

February General Meeting
2026-02-11 19:30 - 21:30 | Shillelagh Club, 648 Prospect Ave, West Orange, NJ, 07052, United States
February Shillelagh General Meeting – All are encouraged to attend.

O'Hara Association/WO SPDPC Annual St. Patrick's Day Celebration
2026-03-07 19:00 - 22:00 | Shillelagh Club, 648 Prospect Ave, West Orange, NJ, 07052, United States
Join us at the Shillelagh for the annual O’Hara Association/WO SPDPC Annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration.

Shillelagh March General Meeting
2026-03-11 19:30 - 21:30 | Shillelagh Club, 648 Prospect Ave, West Orange, NJ, 07052, United States
March Shillelagh General meeting. All are encouraged to attend. Nominations for executive board will be held, with voting in April.

West Orange St. Patrick's Day Parade
2026-03-15 12:15 - 17:00 | NJ
On March 15th, the FSOS will march in the annual West Orange St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Step off is at 12:15 on Main Street. Participation in full uniform is required for all members.

Irish Language Introduction
2026-03-29 14:00 - 16:00 | Shillelagh Club, 648 Prospect Ave, West Orange, NJ, 07052, United States
The Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh – Essex Division are pleased to host an Introduction to the Irish Language
Special guest Professor Brian O’Broin of William Paterson University will provide basic instructions for complete beginners at the Shillelagh Club on Sunday afternoon, March 29th, in a group setting.
Dr. O’Broin’s outline of the program:

A short language class for complete beginners (45 minutes);
A short introduction to five popular Irish language bar songs (45 minutes);
A traditional music session (in which those songs might get sung).

What better way to honor our culture than by learning the language of our ancestors! “Hello, How are you, May I buy you a drink? See you soon.” We feel it would be important to learn these basic phrases and to use them whenever we’re together!
As a bonus, some of our members are bringing together musicians to embark on a Traditional Irish
Music Session in the bar at the Shillelagh Club that same afternoon – a good opportunity to use some of
those Irish words, phrases, and songs!
There is no telling if we’ll be able to repeat this event, so mark your calendars for this unique opportunity!
We’ll need a head count so please send an email with the names of interested participants to:
History@shillelaghclub.com
Program Schedule:
March 29th, 2026

2PM Irish Language Class for complete beginners
2:45 Introduction to popular Irish bar songs
3:30 Traditional Irish Music Session with opportunities to sing those songs

Special Guest:
Brian Ó Broin, Ph.D.
Dept. of English, William Paterson University, New Jersey, USA
Linguistics – Medieval Studies – Irish Studies
Teangeolaíocht-Léann na Meánaoise-Léann na hÉireann
Níos Mó / More Information

Easter Sunday Rising Memorial March & Mass
2026-04-05 12:30 - 13:30 | NJ
Begins in Military Park with a short march to St. Patrick’s Cathedral.

FSOS 56th Annual Dinner Dance
2026-04-25 18:00 - 23:00 | Hanover Manor, 16 Eagle Rock Ave, East Hanover, NJ, United States
Buy your tickets or sponsorship on PayPal. Visit the full Dinner Dance page for more information.

FSOS E-Board Meeting - May 2026
2026-05-05 19:30 - 21:30 | Shillelagh Club, 648 Prospect Ave, West Orange, NJ, 07052, United States
Monthly Executive Board meeting of the Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh – Essex Division. All board members are encouraged to attend.

Irish Sports Expo Committee Meeting - May 2026
2026-05-05 19:30 - 21:30 | Shillelagh Club, 648 Prospect Ave, West Orange, NJ, 07052, United States
Planning meeting for the 2026 Irish Sports Expo. Volunteers needed for various duties leading up to and on the day of the event.

AOH Div. 9 Rob Lynch Memorial Golf Outing
2026-05-07 11:30 - 13:30 | NJ
Annual AOH Division 9 Rob Lynch Memorial Golf Outing at Francis Byrne Golf Course. Contact Mike Tevlin or Jim Allen for details.

Shillelagh May General Meeting
2026-05-13 19:30 - 21:30 | Shillelagh Club, 648 Prospect Ave, West Orange, NJ, 07052, United States
May Shillelagh general meeting. All are encouraged to attend.

Book Signing: Mike Vaccaro – The Bosses of the Bronx
2026-06-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Shillelagh Club, 648 Prospect Ave, West Orange, NJ, 07052, United States
Join us for a book signing with Mike Vaccaro of the New York Post, author of “The Bosses of the Bronx.” Open to the public. Event begins at 6:00 PM at the Shillelagh Club.

FSOS E-Board Meeting - June 2026
2026-06-02 19:30 - 21:30 | Shillelagh Club, 648 Prospect Ave, West Orange, NJ, 07052, United States

2026 NJ Irish Festival
2026-06-07 12:00 - 18:00 | NJ
Annual NJ Irish Festival at Monmouth Park Racetrack featuring live music, vendors, and the Human Horse Race. The Essex Shillelaghs GAA is a featured charitable beneficiary. Open to the public.

Shillelagh June General Meeting
2026-06-10 19:30 - 21:30 | Shillelagh Club, 648 Prospect Ave, West Orange, NJ, 07052, United States
June Shillelagh general meeting. All are encouraged to attend.

V4V Golf Outing - FSOS Old Bridge
2026-06-12 13:30 - 15:30 | NJ
Annual V4V Golf Outing hosted by FSOS Old Bridge at Concordia Golf Club in Monroe Township. 1:30 PM Shotgun Start. $150 per golfer.

Irish Sports Expo
2026-06-14 11:00 - 17:00 | Shillelagh Club, 648 Prospect Ave, West Orange, NJ, 07052, United States
Join us for the annual Irish Sports Expo at the Shillelagh Club/Tevlin Field.

Shillelagh July General Meeting
2026-07-08 19:30 - 21:30 | Shillelagh Club, 648 Prospect Ave, West Orange, NJ, 07052, United States
July Shillelagh general meeting. All are encouraged to attend.

20th Annual Brave the Shave Finale for St. Baldrick's
2026-07-11 | Shillelagh Club, 648 Prospect Ave, West Orange, NJ, 07052, United States
Join us for the 20th Annual Brave the Shave Finale benefiting St. Baldrick’s Foundation, raising money for childhood cancer research. Come support our brave participants as they shave their heads for this incredible cause!

Shillelagh August General Meeting
2026-08-12 19:30 - 21:30 | Shillelagh Club, 648 Prospect Ave, West Orange, NJ, 07052, United States
August Shillelagh general meeting. All are encouraged to attend.

Shillelagh September General Meeting
2026-09-09 19:30 - 21:30 | Shillelagh Club, 648 Prospect Ave, West Orange, NJ, 07052, United States
September Shillelagh general meeting. All are encouraged to attend.
