irish american community center9 venice placeeast haven, ct 06512

EMAILS / NEWSLETTER If you would like to receive emails from the IACC which include the info on the latest events and/or the newsletter by email please send your name and email address to Robin Pollock at rnr17@sbcglobal.net.

LOCAL IRISH RADIO PROGRAMS Echoes of Erin Sundays from 12pm - 2pm on FM 88.7 WNHU www.wnhu.netCeltic Airs on Tuesdays from 6pm -9pm WWUH91.3 or www.wwuh.org NHGF&H Club PRESIDENT'S MESSAGEHello Members, It is great to see our members return to the club! For your safety and the safety of your fellow members, we require masks to be worn while moving around inside the building. Our drama group are back rehearsing for a wonderful play in November, we have Halfway to St. Patrick's Day in October and many more fun things coming up. All details as known at this time are in the body of this newsletter. We had a wonderful breakfast in August. Thank you to Rosie and her ladies who prepared, cooked and served such a delicious breakfast. Don’t miss the next one coming up in October. Please consider taking an ad out in our banquet book for Irish Man and Woman of the Year and reserve your seat for this occasion. Pam O'Murray and John Mackey are both so deserving of this honor. Stay well and safe. All the best, Anne

IACC PRESIDENT’S MESSAGEDear Club Members,I hope this newsletter finds you all well. The months and year are flying by. We have opened the club and slowly but surely things are starting to improve. Bingo is back and doing well. Breakfast is back and the first one held in August was a good one. Thank you to all who helped in any manner to make it a lovely day. Look out for the breakfast in October and of course we will have one at our Christmas Bazaar. We have events coming up and all the details are in the newsletter so please save the dates and tell your friends to come and enjoy the activities planned. Let’s pray that we continue with prosperity and good health into the new year. God Bless, Mary

September 12th, Michael McCabe Memorial Tournament, 11:30am September 16th, Retirees Meeting and Picnic, 1pmSeptember 19th, New Haven Gaelic Youth Football Training, 11:30amSeptember 19th, General Membership Meeting, 1pmSeptember 19th, Joanie Madden & Mirella Murray Concert, 7pmOctober 2nd, Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day CelebrationOctober 3rd, Nomination Convention, 3pm

October 10, Irish Breakfast, 9am – 12pmOctober 30th, Halloween Party, 7pmNovember 10 – 14th, New Haven Gaelic Players Production of “Simey’s Shadow”November 20th, NHGF&HC 37th Annual Banquet at Woodwinds, 7pmNovember 21st, Memorial Mass for Deceased Members, 3pmDecember 5th, Christmas Bazaar and Irish Breakfast, 9am – 12pm

Newsletter

Irish American Community CenterNew Haven Gaelic Football & Hurling Club

club tel: (203) 469-3080 website: www.iacc-ct.com youth football: www.iaccirishsports.org festival: www.ctirishfestival.com

IACC President: Mary Roddy (203) 506-8367 mroddy@snet.netIACC Vice President: Nikki Brooks (203) 215-8756 tiggernrp@sbcglobal.net

Treasurer: John McGowan (203) 314-7073 haveaharp@sbcglobal.netRecording Secretary: Doreen Busca (203) 843-8018 dkbusca73@yahoo.com

Financial Secretary: Robin Pollock (203) 804-2022 rnr17@sbcglobal.netBuilding Engineer: Gerry Roddy (203) 215-3268 mroddy@snet.net

NHGF&H Club President: Anne Hines 203 488 4902 203 215 5997 (cell) ahsheep@aol.com

Vice President: Selina O’Toole (203) 506-6986 moylan10@hotmail.comTreasurer: Joan Hall (203) 315-9215 hjoan68@gmail.com

CLUB HOURS: Wednesday & Thursday: 7PM-10:00PM; Friday & Saturday: 7pm-11PM; Sunday: 4PM-8PM

SEPTEMBER 2021

BINGO Fridays at 7pmFEELING LUCKY? Come to the club every Friday for Bingo! $5 admission includes 20 games plus an additional bundle must be purchased for $5, $9 or $12. Please spread the word, bring a friend and come out and enjoy! Thank you, Mary Roddy

MICHAEL McCABE MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT, Sunday, September 12, 11:30amCome up to the club on Sunday September 12th for a day full of Irish sport and culture to remember our own Michael McCabe. The day will begin at 11:30am with bagpipers, the singing of the American and Irish Anthems, and a few opening remarks. At 12pm, the U15 11-aside Gaelic Football tournament begins with teams from New York, Boston and Connecticut. At 3pm, there will be a U15 Hurling match between New York and Boston. At 4pm, playoffs begin for the U15 tournament. Food will be served all day. If you are working on getting your children or grandchildren interested in Gaelic Football, this is a great time for them to see it on display! If you would like to volunteer on the day, please give John McCormack a call at (203) 651-9634.

MICHAEL McCABE MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT FOOD SIGNUPWe are in need of some salads, desserts and individual packaged snacks and chips for the Michael McCabe Memorial Tournament on Sunday, September 12th. Items will need to be dropped off at the Irish club in morning at 10 am so we can have them for set up. Please sign up for what you can bring! We plan on having about 7 teams and their families and will do waves of food and items so please plan on making enough for at least 20-30 servings if you can!! We appreciate whatever you can do!! Please see the link to the sign up below or email Julie Mendez at juliedalyb@comcast.net if you can bring something. We thank you for all you do! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090f45abac2ca6fb6-michael

RETIREES MEETING AND PICNIC, Thursday, September 16th, 1pmThe Retirees will hold their meeting on Thursday, September 16 at 1pm. This will also be their Labor Day Picnic with hotdogs and hamburgers. Please bring a salad or dessert to share. To make a reservation for the picnic, please call Pat Donahue (203) 248-4325 or Beth Murphy (203) 230-2993. Dues of $15 for 2021 can be paid to Bernie Singer at the meeting or you can mail a check to: Bernie Singer, 830 Old Durham Rd, Wallingford, CT 06492.

NEW HAVEN GAELIC YOUTH FOOTBALL TRAINING, Sunday, September 19th, 11:30amWe are excited to announce that fall training will start on Sunday, September 19th at 11:30 at the club. Ages 4 and up are encouraged to participate. No experience required. Great chance to keep the traditional sports of Ireland alive! Please contact Selina O’Toole 203-506-6986 for more information.

HALFWAY TO ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATION, Saturday, October 2Please join us for a fun filled day and night! Corned beef dinner from 12pm - 3pm for $18 (takeout & sit down). For reservations, please call Anne at 203-488-4902 or Mary at 203-506-8367. In the evening, entertainment provided by The Jolly Beggars from 5-7pm followed by The Highland Rovers at 8pm. Tickets are $25. Cash bar and food available for purchase. Come meet the St. Patrick's Day Parade Queen and Honor Attendant, Irish Dancing Expo by The Lenihan Dancers, Irish goods and craft vendors, an appearance by Bagpiper Patrick Whelan, raffle prizes and much more! For more information, please contact Robin Pollock (203) 804-2022 or Nikki Brooks (203) 215-8756

DATES TO REMEMBER

Upcoming Events

2021 MEMBERSHIP DUESIf you have not already paid your dues, please note the current fees: Family $75, Single $60, Senior Individual $20 and Senior Couple $25. Thank you! Robin Pollock, Financial Secretary

MASKS MUST BE WORD WHEN MOVING AROUND IN OUR CLUB. ALL RESTRICTIONS DICTATED BY OUR STATE ARE STILL IN FORCE.

4th AnnualMcCabe CupU15 football tournamentSunday, September 12, 2021

Please come out for a great day of Irish sport and to help remember Michael McCabe

Irish American Community Center9 Venice Place, East Haven, CT 06512

We will be providing food throughout the day, and there will be some great games out on the pitch.

SCHEDULE11:30 a.m. Teams march around field led by bagpipes, opening prayer,

singing of national anthem, and opening remarks12:00 p.m. Under 15 11-aside Gaelic football tournament begins.

Teams from New York, Boston and Connecticut will participate3:00 p.m. U15 hurling match between New York and Boston4:00 p.m. Playoffs begin for U15 tournament6:00 p.m. Presentation of the cup

For more information please contact:John McCormack: john.mccormack.qugm@statefarm.com | 203.651.9634Vincent McCabe: myeiremas@gmail.com | 203.641.7905

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GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING, Sunday, September 19th, 1pmPlease join the Executive Board for a General Membership meeting at the IACC on Sunday, September 19th at 1pm. Attending these meetings is a great opportunity to provide input on various activities, frequency of membership meetings and other important topics. We hope to see you all there!

JOANIE MADDEN & MIRELLA MURRAY CONCERT, Sunday, September 19th, 7pmIn Partnership with PV O'Donnell CCÉ, Joanie Madden & Mirella Murray will perform a concert at the IACC on Sunday, September 17th at 7pm. They will be joined by a guitar accompanist as well. Tickets are $25 each and can be purchased on Eventbrite. You can also visit the P.V. O'Donnell Branch CCÉ Facebook page for more information.

NOMINATION CONVENTION, Sunday, October 3rd, 3pmThe Nominating Committee shall nominate candidates for all offices. Additional nominations of candidates for any of these positions may be made from the floor at this time. Each nominee must be a member in good standing for at least two (2) years prior to the October General Membership meeting. Each nominee must either be present at such meeting or have presented to a member of the Nominating Committee, prior to such nomination, a letter indicating willingness to serve in the capacity for which nominated. The Nomination Convention will take place on Sunday, October 3rd at 3pm at the IACC. If you have any questions, please contact George Waldron at (203) 281-1742 waldrongeorge@sbcglobal.net, Catherine McMorrow at (203) 430-7074 mcatherinemac@aol.com or Pat Hosey at (203) 248-1538 p.hosey@sbcglobal.net.

IRISH BREAKFAST, Sunday, October 10th, 9am – 12pmWe’re looking forward to our next Irish Breakfast on Sunday, October 10th when Anne Faherty will be cooking up a storm in the kitchen! Reservations and take-out pre-orders MUST be made by Friday, October 8th. (Alcoholic drinks NOT available for take-out). If you have any questions, please contact Joan at (203) 315-9215. Many thanks to Ann & Rose Wheeler as well as Joan Esposito for the great breakfast they whipped up on August 15th. Thanks also to Beth Faherty for the delicious brown bread she baked. And, of course, thanks to all who came out to enjoy it! Be sure to join us again on October 10th!

SAVE THE DATE: HALLOWEEN PARTY, Saturday, October 30, 7pmPlease mark your calendars for our annual Halloween party! There will be a DJ, prizes for best costumes and more! Additional details to come!

NEW HAVEN GAELIC PLAYERS PRODUCTION, Wednesday, November 10 – Sunday, November 14The Gaelic Players are excited to get back on stage to perform a comedy, "Simey's Shadow" by P.G. O'Dea and directed by Sandy Hanrahan. Performances are scheduled from Wednesday, November 10 through Saturday, November 13th at 7:30pm and Sunday, November 14 at 2pm and tickets are $20. Members of the cast are Eileen O'Keefe Roxbee, Karl Ryan, Doreen Keogh Busca, Michael DePascale, Packy Lillis, and introducing Nicole Morin. After the year we've had, won't you come out to enjoy a bit of laughter? For ticket information, please call Catherine McMorrow (203) 430-7074 or Brian Beirne (203) 318-8258.

SAVE THE DATE: NHGF&HC 37th ANNUAL BANQUET, Saturday, November 20th, 7pmThe 37th Annual Banquet of the New Haven Gaelic Football & Hurling Club will be held on Saturday, November 20th from 7pm until midnight at Woodwinds located at 29 Schoolground Road in Branford. Please attend as we celebrate and honour the 2021 Irish Man and Irish Woman of the Year, John Mackey and Pam O'Murray. John and Pam are extremely active, dedicated members of our club and both truly deserve this award. Entertainment will be provided by Andy Cooney and the menu includes open bar, hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, a choice of Prime Rib of Beef, Chicken Parmigiana, Salmon Sophia (grilled salmon with lobster cream sauce and pinched lobster meat) or Vegetarian Lasagna followed by coffee and dessert. Tickets are moderately priced at $75 per person. 2019 was a sell out so please make your reservations early by contacting Eileen Roxbee (203) 584-4233, Doreen Busca (203) 843-8018 or Carmel Larese (203) 314-9318. If you are interested in placing an advertisement in the Banquet Program Book, please contact Anne Hines (203) 488-4902. Please contact the Banquet Chairperson, Joan Hall, with any other questions at (203) 315-9215.

FUNDRAISING IDEASWe are always trying to bring events into our club and your help is needed. If you have any ideas, thoughts or wishes that you would like or to Chair an event please contact either Anne (203) 488-4902 or Mary (203) 506-8367. Thank you.

NEW MEMBERSWe welcome the following new members to the club and hope to see you around frequently: Derek Dunn (Madison) & Maureen Ryan (New Haven).

DONATIONSWe would like to thank the following members for donations recently made to our club: Joan Kennedy, Brian & Christine Beirne, Christopher & Martha Dolan, Joseph & Alieta Lynch, John & Ann Cullinan, Geraldine Faherty, Stephen & Patricia Jankowski, Victor Smith, Doreen & Sean Busca, Lawrence & Marie Doyle, Catherine Ranciato, Fran & Sue McNulty, Vincent McCabe, Ryan Limerick & Bernard Keilty.PRAYERS AND SYMPATHYWe extend our sympathy and prayers to the following:To: The O’Sullivan Family on the death of Ann O’Sullivan, Durham, by way of Co. Kerry.To: The family of Rita Johnson, wife of the late Mike Johnson, Hamden.To: Joan Kennedy and sons Diarmuid, Patrick, Robert, of Bethany, on the death of her husband and their father, Patrick Kennedy, by way of Co. Tipperary.

Office Responsibilities include:

President IACC Resolution implementation & general club oversight

President NHGF&HC Bar, social and athletic functions

Vice President IACC Social, calendar & club bookings, cultural events

Vice President NHGF&HC Club sports

Treasurer IACC Financial reporting & fiscal management, bank-ing matters

Treasurer NGHGF&HC Financial recording, reporting and management

Financial Secretary IACC Membership & dues

Recording Secretary IACC Minutes & newsletter

Building Engineer IACC Maintenance of building and grounds

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To: The family of James Gibbons, Middlefield.To: The family of Lily Molloy of Madison by way of Co. Leitrim.To: The McNulty Family on the death of their mother Anna May McNulty, Wallingford by way of Co. Roscommon.To: Mary Begley on the death of her husband Patrick of Cos Cob by way of Co. Galway.To: Mary Kelleher and family on the death of her son Kevin Kelleher, Hartford.To: Hugh and John Keefe, New Haven on the death of their sister Mary Meehan, Madison.To: John and Ernie Cullinan on the death of their sister Louise O’Halloran, Co. Clare.To: The Faherty Family on the death of their brother, Padraig Faherty, in Co. GalwayTo: Larry & Maureen McKenna on the death of Larry’s brother John in Co. Kerry.To: Elizabeth Sperry on the death of her husband William Sperry in Orange.To: Pat and Whanita O’Donoghue, East Haven on the death of Pat’s mother Mary O’Donoghue in Co, Clare.To: John and Carolyn Torello and children, Julia, Joey and Matthew on the death of their son and brother, Michael Torello, in Cheshire.To: The Saunders family on the death of the late Fred Saunders brother Francis in Hamden.To: Leo and Courtney Connors and family on the death of Leo’s mother, Mary Ann Connors, Hamden.To: Rosemary Hartigan on the death of her brother, Eugene Mulligan, of County Tipperary.

GET WELL WISHESWe send our get well wishes to the following:To: Phil Stratton Hamden; Larry McKenna, North Haven; Johannah Mackey, Middletown.

THANK YOUThe Executive Board sincerely thanks Donna Borzillo and Joe Nugent who thought of our club when chairs became available from The Thimble Island Brewing Company. Many thanks to Thimble Island for their generous donation to our hall. We really appreciate the chairs and we are putting them to good use!

HAPPY 65th ANNIVERSARY, AL & ANNE PAULSEN!We extend our congratulations to Al and Anne Paulsen who just celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on June 2. Our very best wishes to both of you for continued happiness and blessings on your anniversary and always!

THANK YOUI would like to thank everyone that has stepped up to help with various projects around the club over the past few months. I would especially like to thank Pat Hosey, Mike Gethings, Mike and Anne Faherty, Pete Kilkelly, John McGowan, Michael Brandi, James Staunton, Anne Hines, Mary Roddy, Kerry Martens and Tommy Connor. The IACC is always looking for members who are willing to help! Right now, we need some help with trimming, painting and some general clean up at the club. If you have any interest in helping in any way, please contact Gerry Roddy at (203) 215-3268. Every volunteer is needed and appreciated!

ANNOUCEMENTS IN THE NEWSLETTERIf you would like to make an announcement in the newsletter i.e. engagement, marriage, birth, graduation from college, or an achievement of any kind, please submit via email to Doreen Busca at dkbusca73@yahoo.com.

New Haven Gaelic Football and Hurling ClubFounded 9 May 1949

9 Venice Place, East Haven, CT 06512 (203) 469-3080

37th Annual Banquet20th November 2021

Honoring John Mackey & Pam O’Murray Irish Man and Irish Woman of the Year

Program Book Advertising Contract

Please publish a ____________ page advertisement in the 2021 souvenir program book. Enclosed is my check, made payable to the New Haven Gaelic Football & Hurling Club (NHGF&H Club) in the amount of $ ________ for my ad.

The rates for the program book are as follows: Covers (5X8) $125.00 Full Page (5X8) $100.00 Half Page (5x4) $ 50.00 Quarter Page (5X2) $ 25.00

For photographs: please send black & white photo or electronic copy with your ad. Please print or enclose a copy of your ad. Ad copy and photos can be e-mailed to Anne Hines ahsheep@aol.comNo ad will be published without prepayment! Mail check payable to NHGF&H Club and mail to:

Anne Hines, 14 Buckley Road, Branford, CT 06405-5208Attn: Banquet Program Book

Thank you for your support!

Deadline for all advertising is November 5, 2021

Advertiser name: ___________________________________________________________________________________________Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________City, State, Zip _____________________________________________Phone: __________________________________________Email address: ______________________________________________________________________________________________

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GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING, Sunday, September 19th, 1pmPlease join the Executive Board for a General Membership meeting at the IACC on Sunday, September 19th at 1pm. Attending these meetings is a great opportunity to provide input on various activities, frequency of membership meetings and other important topics. We hope to see you all there!

JOANIE MADDEN & MIRELLA MURRAY CONCERT, Sunday, September 19th, 7pmIn Partnership with PV O'Donnell CCÉ, Joanie Madden & Mirella Murray will perform a concert at the IACC on Sunday, September 17th at 7pm. They will be joined by a guitar accompanist as well. Tickets are $25 each and can be purchased on Eventbrite. You can also visit the P.V. O'Donnell Branch CCÉ Facebook page for more information.

NOMINATION CONVENTION, Sunday, October 3rd, 3pmThe Nominating Committee shall nominate candidates for all offices. Additional nominations of candidates for any of these positions may be made from the floor at this time. Each nominee must be a member in good standing for at least two (2) years prior to the October General Membership meeting. Each nominee must either be present at such meeting or have presented to a member of the Nominating Committee, prior to such nomination, a letter indicating willingness to serve in the capacity for which nominated. The Nomination Convention will take place on Sunday, October 3rd at 3pm at the IACC. If you have any questions, please contact George Waldron at (203) 281-1742 waldrongeorge@sbcglobal.net, Catherine McMorrow at (203) 430-7074 mcatherinemac@aol.com or Pat Hosey at (203) 248-1538 p.hosey@sbcglobal.net.

IRISH BREAKFAST, Sunday, October 10th, 9am – 12pmWe’re looking forward to our next Irish Breakfast on Sunday, October 10th when Anne Faherty will be cooking up a storm in the kitchen! Reservations and take-out pre-orders MUST be made by Friday, October 8th. (Alcoholic drinks NOT available for take-out). If you have any questions, please contact Joan at (203) 315-9215. Many thanks to Ann & Rose Wheeler as well as Joan Esposito for the great breakfast they whipped up on August 15th. Thanks also to Beth Faherty for the delicious brown bread she baked. And, of course, thanks to all who came out to enjoy it! Be sure to join us again on October 10th!

SAVE THE DATE: HALLOWEEN PARTY, Saturday, October 30, 7pmPlease mark your calendars for our annual Halloween party! There will be a DJ, prizes for best costumes and more! Additional details to come!

NEW HAVEN GAELIC PLAYERS PRODUCTION, Wednesday, November 10 – Sunday, November 14The Gaelic Players are excited to get back on stage to perform a comedy, "Simey's Shadow" by P.G. O'Dea and directed by Sandy Hanrahan. Performances are scheduled from Wednesday, November 10 through Saturday, November 13th at 7:30pm and Sunday, November 14 at 2pm and tickets are $20. Members of the cast are Eileen O'Keefe Roxbee, Karl Ryan, Doreen Keogh Busca, Michael DePascale, Packy Lillis, and introducing Nicole Morin. After the year we've had, won't you come out to enjoy a bit of laughter? For ticket information, please call Catherine McMorrow (203) 430-7074 or Brian Beirne (203) 318-8258.

SAVE THE DATE: NHGF&HC 37th ANNUAL BANQUET, Saturday, November 20th, 7pmThe 37th Annual Banquet of the New Haven Gaelic Football & Hurling Club will be held on Saturday, November 20th from 7pm until midnight at Woodwinds located at 29 Schoolground Road in Branford. Please attend as we celebrate and honour the 2021 Irish Man and Irish Woman of the Year, John Mackey and Pam O'Murray. John and Pam are extremely active, dedicated members of our club and both truly deserve this award. Entertainment will be provided by Andy Cooney and the menu includes open bar, hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, a choice of Prime Rib of Beef, Chicken Parmigiana, Salmon Sophia (grilled salmon with lobster cream sauce and pinched lobster meat) or Vegetarian Lasagna followed by coffee and dessert. Tickets are moderately priced at $75 per person. 2019 was a sell out so please make your reservations early by contacting Eileen Roxbee (203) 584-4233, Doreen Busca (203) 843-8018 or Carmel Larese (203) 314-9318. If you are interested in placing an advertisement in the Banquet Program Book, please contact Anne Hines (203) 488-4902. Please contact the Banquet Chairperson, Joan Hall, with any other questions at (203) 315-9215.

FUNDRAISING IDEASWe are always trying to bring events into our club and your help is needed. If you have any ideas, thoughts or wishes that you would like or to Chair an event please contact either Anne (203) 488-4902 or Mary (203) 506-8367. Thank you.

NEW MEMBERSWe welcome the following new members to the club and hope to see you around frequently: Derek Dunn (Madison) & Maureen Ryan (New Haven).

DONATIONSWe would like to thank the following members for donations recently made to our club: Joan Kennedy, Brian & Christine Beirne, Christopher & Martha Dolan, Joseph & Alieta Lynch, John & Ann Cullinan, Geraldine Faherty, Stephen & Patricia Jankowski, Victor Smith, Doreen & Sean Busca, Lawrence & Marie Doyle, Catherine Ranciato, Fran & Sue McNulty, Vincent McCabe, Ryan Limerick & Bernard Keilty.PRAYERS AND SYMPATHYWe extend our sympathy and prayers to the following:To: The O’Sullivan Family on the death of Ann O’Sullivan, Durham, by way of Co. Kerry.To: The family of Rita Johnson, wife of the late Mike Johnson, Hamden.To: Joan Kennedy and sons Diarmuid, Patrick, Robert, of Bethany, on the death of her husband and their father, Patrick Kennedy, by way of Co. Tipperary.

Office Responsibilities include:

President IACC Resolution implementation & general club oversight

President NHGF&HC Bar, social and athletic functions

Vice President IACC Social, calendar & club bookings, cultural events

Vice President NHGF&HC Club sports

Treasurer IACC Financial reporting & fiscal management, bank-ing matters

Treasurer NGHGF&HC Financial recording, reporting and management

Financial Secretary IACC Membership & dues

Recording Secretary IACC Minutes & newsletter

Building Engineer IACC Maintenance of building and grounds

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To: The family of James Gibbons, Middlefield.To: The family of Lily Molloy of Madison by way of Co. Leitrim.To: The McNulty Family on the death of their mother Anna May McNulty, Wallingford by way of Co. Roscommon.To: Mary Begley on the death of her husband Patrick of Cos Cob by way of Co. Galway.To: Mary Kelleher and family on the death of her son Kevin Kelleher, Hartford.To: Hugh and John Keefe, New Haven on the death of their sister Mary Meehan, Madison.To: John and Ernie Cullinan on the death of their sister Louise O’Halloran, Co. Clare.To: The Faherty Family on the death of their brother, Padraig Faherty, in Co. GalwayTo: Larry & Maureen McKenna on the death of Larry’s brother John in Co. Kerry.To: Elizabeth Sperry on the death of her husband William Sperry in Orange.To: Pat and Whanita O’Donoghue, East Haven on the death of Pat’s mother Mary O’Donoghue in Co, Clare.To: John and Carolyn Torello and children, Julia, Joey and Matthew on the death of their son and brother, Michael Torello, in Cheshire.To: The Saunders family on the death of the late Fred Saunders brother Francis in Hamden.To: Leo and Courtney Connors and family on the death of Leo’s mother, Mary Ann Connors, Hamden.To: Rosemary Hartigan on the death of her brother, Eugene Mulligan, of County Tipperary.

GET WELL WISHESWe send our get well wishes to the following:To: Phil Stratton Hamden; Larry McKenna, North Haven; Johannah Mackey, Middletown.

THANK YOUThe Executive Board sincerely thanks Donna Borzillo and Joe Nugent who thought of our club when chairs became available from The Thimble Island Brewing Company. Many thanks to Thimble Island for their generous donation to our hall. We really appreciate the chairs and we are putting them to good use!

HAPPY 65th ANNIVERSARY, AL & ANNE PAULSEN!We extend our congratulations to Al and Anne Paulsen who just celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on June 2. Our very best wishes to both of you for continued happiness and blessings on your anniversary and always!

THANK YOUI would like to thank everyone that has stepped up to help with various projects around the club over the past few months. I would especially like to thank Pat Hosey, Mike Gethings, Mike and Anne Faherty, Pete Kilkelly, John McGowan, Michael Brandi, James Staunton, Anne Hines, Mary Roddy, Kerry Martens and Tommy Connor. The IACC is always looking for members who are willing to help! Right now, we need some help with trimming, painting and some general clean up at the club. If you have any interest in helping in any way, please contact Gerry Roddy at (203) 215-3268. Every volunteer is needed and appreciated!

ANNOUCEMENTS IN THE NEWSLETTERIf you would like to make an announcement in the newsletter i.e. engagement, marriage, birth, graduation from college, or an achievement of any kind, please submit via email to Doreen Busca at dkbusca73@yahoo.com.

New Haven Gaelic Football and Hurling ClubFounded 9 May 1949

9 Venice Place, East Haven, CT 06512 (203) 469-3080

37th Annual Banquet20th November 2021

Honoring John Mackey & Pam O’Murray Irish Man and Irish Woman of the Year

Program Book Advertising Contract

Please publish a ____________ page advertisement in the 2021 souvenir program book. Enclosed is my check, made payable to the New Haven Gaelic Football & Hurling Club (NHGF&H Club) in the amount of $ ________ for my ad.

The rates for the program book are as follows: Covers (5X8) $125.00 Full Page (5X8) $100.00 Half Page (5x4) $ 50.00 Quarter Page (5X2) $ 25.00

For photographs: please send black & white photo or electronic copy with your ad. Please print or enclose a copy of your ad. Ad copy and photos can be e-mailed to Anne Hines ahsheep@aol.comNo ad will be published without prepayment! Mail check payable to NHGF&H Club and mail to:

Anne Hines, 14 Buckley Road, Branford, CT 06405-5208Attn: Banquet Program Book

Thank you for your support!

Deadline for all advertising is November 5, 2021

Advertiser name: ___________________________________________________________________________________________Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________City, State, Zip _____________________________________________Phone: __________________________________________Email address: ______________________________________________________________________________________________

irish american community center9 venice placeeast haven, ct 06512

EMAILS / NEWSLETTER If you would like to receive emails from the IACC which include the info on the latest events and/or the newsletter by email please send your name and email address to Robin Pollock at rnr17@sbcglobal.net.

LOCAL IRISH RADIO PROGRAMS Echoes of Erin Sundays from 12pm - 2pm on FM 88.7 WNHU www.wnhu.netCeltic Airs on Tuesdays from 6pm -9pm WWUH91.3 or www.wwuh.org NHGF&H Club PRESIDENT'S MESSAGEHello Members, It is great to see our members return to the club! For your safety and the safety of your fellow members, we require masks to be worn while moving around inside the building. Our drama group are back rehearsing for a wonderful play in November, we have Halfway to St. Patrick's Day in October and many more fun things coming up. All details as known at this time are in the body of this newsletter. We had a wonderful breakfast in August. Thank you to Rosie and her ladies who prepared, cooked and served such a delicious breakfast. Don’t miss the next one coming up in October. Please consider taking an ad out in our banquet book for Irish Man and Woman of the Year and reserve your seat for this occasion. Pam O'Murray and John Mackey are both so deserving of this honor. Stay well and safe. All the best, Anne

IACC PRESIDENT’S MESSAGEDear Club Members,I hope this newsletter finds you all well. The months and year are flying by. We have opened the club and slowly but surely things are starting to improve. Bingo is back and doing well. Breakfast is back and the first one held in August was a good one. Thank you to all who helped in any manner to make it a lovely day. Look out for the breakfast in October and of course we will have one at our Christmas Bazaar. We have events coming up and all the details are in the newsletter so please save the dates and tell your friends to come and enjoy the activities planned. Let’s pray that we continue with prosperity and good health into the new year. God Bless, Mary

September 12th, Michael McCabe Memorial Tournament, 11:30am September 16th, Retirees Meeting and Picnic, 1pmSeptember 19th, New Haven Gaelic Youth Football Training, 11:30amSeptember 19th, General Membership Meeting, 1pmSeptember 19th, Joanie Madden & Mirella Murray Concert, 7pmOctober 2nd, Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day CelebrationOctober 3rd, Nomination Convention, 3pm

October 10, Irish Breakfast, 9am – 12pmOctober 30th, Halloween Party, 7pmNovember 10 – 14th, New Haven Gaelic Players Production of “Simey’s Shadow”November 20th, NHGF&HC 37th Annual Banquet at Woodwinds, 7pmNovember 21st, Memorial Mass for Deceased Members, 3pmDecember 5th, Christmas Bazaar and Irish Breakfast, 9am – 12pm

Newsletter

Irish American Community CenterNew Haven Gaelic Football & Hurling Club

club tel: (203) 469-3080 website: www.iacc-ct.com youth football: www.iaccirishsports.org festival: www.ctirishfestival.com

IACC President: Mary Roddy (203) 506-8367 mroddy@snet.netIACC Vice President: Nikki Brooks (203) 215-8756 tiggernrp@sbcglobal.net

Treasurer: John McGowan (203) 314-7073 haveaharp@sbcglobal.netRecording Secretary: Doreen Busca (203) 843-8018 dkbusca73@yahoo.com

Financial Secretary: Robin Pollock (203) 804-2022 rnr17@sbcglobal.netBuilding Engineer: Gerry Roddy (203) 215-3268 mroddy@snet.net

NHGF&H Club President: Anne Hines 203 488 4902 203 215 5997 (cell) ahsheep@aol.com

Vice President: Selina O’Toole (203) 506-6986 moylan10@hotmail.comTreasurer: Joan Hall (203) 315-9215 hjoan68@gmail.com

CLUB HOURS: Wednesday & Thursday: 7PM-10:00PM; Friday & Saturday: 7pm-11PM; Sunday: 4PM-8PM

SEPTEMBER 2021

BINGO Fridays at 7pmFEELING LUCKY? Come to the club every Friday for Bingo! $5 admission includes 20 games plus an additional bundle must be purchased for $5, $9 or $12. Please spread the word, bring a friend and come out and enjoy! Thank you, Mary Roddy

MICHAEL McCABE MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT, Sunday, September 12, 11:30amCome up to the club on Sunday September 12th for a day full of Irish sport and culture to remember our own Michael McCabe. The day will begin at 11:30am with bagpipers, the singing of the American and Irish Anthems, and a few opening remarks. At 12pm, the U15 11-aside Gaelic Football tournament begins with teams from New York, Boston and Connecticut. At 3pm, there will be a U15 Hurling match between New York and Boston. At 4pm, playoffs begin for the U15 tournament. Food will be served all day. If you are working on getting your children or grandchildren interested in Gaelic Football, this is a great time for them to see it on display! If you would like to volunteer on the day, please give John McCormack a call at (203) 651-9634.

MICHAEL McCABE MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT FOOD SIGNUPWe are in need of some salads, desserts and individual packaged snacks and chips for the Michael McCabe Memorial Tournament on Sunday, September 12th. Items will need to be dropped off at the Irish club in morning at 10 am so we can have them for set up. Please sign up for what you can bring! We plan on having about 7 teams and their families and will do waves of food and items so please plan on making enough for at least 20-30 servings if you can!! We appreciate whatever you can do!! Please see the link to the sign up below or email Julie Mendez at juliedalyb@comcast.net if you can bring something. We thank you for all you do! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090f45abac2ca6fb6-michael

RETIREES MEETING AND PICNIC, Thursday, September 16th, 1pmThe Retirees will hold their meeting on Thursday, September 16 at 1pm. This will also be their Labor Day Picnic with hotdogs and hamburgers. Please bring a salad or dessert to share. To make a reservation for the picnic, please call Pat Donahue (203) 248-4325 or Beth Murphy (203) 230-2993. Dues of $15 for 2021 can be paid to Bernie Singer at the meeting or you can mail a check to: Bernie Singer, 830 Old Durham Rd, Wallingford, CT 06492.

NEW HAVEN GAELIC YOUTH FOOTBALL TRAINING, Sunday, September 19th, 11:30amWe are excited to announce that fall training will start on Sunday, September 19th at 11:30 at the club. Ages 4 and up are encouraged to participate. No experience required. Great chance to keep the traditional sports of Ireland alive! Please contact Selina O’Toole 203-506-6986 for more information.

HALFWAY TO ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATION, Saturday, October 2Please join us for a fun filled day and night! Corned beef dinner from 12pm - 3pm for $18 (takeout & sit down). For reservations, please call Anne at 203-488-4902 or Mary at 203-506-8367. In the evening, entertainment provided by The Jolly Beggars from 5-7pm followed by The Highland Rovers at 8pm. Tickets are $25. Cash bar and food available for purchase. Come meet the St. Patrick's Day Parade Queen and Honor Attendant, Irish Dancing Expo by The Lenihan Dancers, Irish goods and craft vendors, an appearance by Bagpiper Patrick Whelan, raffle prizes and much more! For more information, please contact Robin Pollock (203) 804-2022 or Nikki Brooks (203) 215-8756

DATES TO REMEMBER

Upcoming Events

2021 MEMBERSHIP DUESIf you have not already paid your dues, please note the current fees: Family $75, Single $60, Senior Individual $20 and Senior Couple $25. Thank you! Robin Pollock, Financial Secretary

MASKS MUST BE WORD WHEN MOVING AROUND IN OUR CLUB. ALL RESTRICTIONS DICTATED BY OUR STATE ARE STILL IN FORCE.

4th AnnualMcCabe CupU15 football tournamentSunday, September 12, 2021

Please come out for a great day of Irish sport and to help remember Michael McCabe

Irish American Community Center9 Venice Place, East Haven, CT 06512

We will be providing food throughout the day, and there will be some great games out on the pitch.

SCHEDULE11:30 a.m. Teams march around field led by bagpipes, opening prayer,

singing of national anthem, and opening remarks12:00 p.m. Under 15 11-aside Gaelic football tournament begins.

Teams from New York, Boston and Connecticut will participate3:00 p.m. U15 hurling match between New York and Boston4:00 p.m. Playoffs begin for U15 tournament6:00 p.m. Presentation of the cup

For more information please contact:John McCormack: john.mccormack.qugm@statefarm.com | 203.651.9634Vincent McCabe: myeiremas@gmail.com | 203.641.7905