Seafood, traveling to Ireland, and getting something for cheap—three things we love. And that’s how you can be Irish this week.
The Gloucester County AOH Div. 1 is throwing its annual Crab Boil at Richard Rossiter Hall in National Park on Sunday and your $25 admission fee entitiles you to all the crabs you can eat, clams, hot dogs, corn on the cob, draft beer and soda. Call 856-845-6967 or email rquinn4450@aol.com to reserve your crabs (er, seat). No tickets will be sold at the door. Proceeds benefit AOH charities.
AOH Div 87 will be holding a Crab and Spaghetti Night at Kevin Donnelly Hall in Philadelphia on Thursday to raise money for AOH scholarships. We know from experience that there are some pretty fine cooks at Div. 87, so it should be a great meal.
On Sunday, the Mayo Association is sponsoring a mass to honor Our Lady of Knock at the Irish Center, 6815 Emlen Street, with a dinner to follow. A second Mass is scheduled for August 21 at Holy Name of Jesus Church in Philadelphia.
On Thursday, join Chris Woolson from Enchanting Ireland Travel at Utopia Salon in Holmes to learn about their March 2010 Pub Tour. You can see slides from previous pub tours and learn about traveling to Ireland these days, which is far cheaper than it has been.
And coming up? More seafood–the annual Celtic Oyster Fest in Berks County—and a visit by legendary musician and Irish activist Tommy Sands. That’s where the “cheap” comes in. If you say you’re a member of a “Celtic Society” you’ll save $7 on tickets to hear Sands who is touring with his son and daughter, both extraordinary musicians! Instead of paying $24, you’ll pay $17. See, it’s good to be Irish!
Next week–a wing-ding of a benefit to raise money for the Sunday Irish Radio Shows on August 23 involving food, drink, singing, dancing, and all manner of craic. Ongoing: Thursday night dance lessons at the Irish Center. We’ve been there for several and we can tell you, these folks are having a great time. A few of them are just about ready for “So You Think You Can Dance.”
