FSOS & O'Hara Association Celebrate the 2025 West Orange St. Patrick’s Day Parade Honorees

Join the Frank O’Hara Association and the Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh on Friday, March 7th, from 7:00 to 10:00 PM at the Shillelagh Club (648 Prospect Avenue, West Orange) for an evening of community and celebration.

This annual Cocktail Party and Reception honors the 2025 West Orange St. Patrick’s Day Parade honorees, including Grand Marshal Noel G. O’Keeffe and Deputy Grand Marshals Kevin Bolan, Kathleen Smith Lori, Richard McDonald and our own Jim McGuire.

Guests can enjoy an open bar, food, and live music by Grafton Street in what is always a fun night.

Admission is $30 at the door, and all are encouraged to attend in support of this year’s honorees.

We look forward to celebrating with you!

2025 Member Dues

Dues for 2025 regular membership are now payable.

Dues are late if not received by the West Orange St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 16, 2025.

The annual membership fee of $150 can be mailed directly to the club at 648 Prospect Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07042 or you can send via Venmo at @ShillelaghClub (please write "2025 Dues" in the comment).

Seniors - If you are senior, 65 years or over and have been a member in good standing for the last 5 years, you qualify for the Senior rate of $40 per year.

If you have any questions about the membership fees, please email Financial Secretary Bill Kolhman .

Shillelaghs Kick Off 2025 Gaelic Football Season on March 12

Attention Essex Shillelaghs GAA families! It’s time to get ready for another exciting year of Gaelic football! We are excited to announce that registration for the 2025 youth season is now open.

Fees for Minors 2025

• Registration Fees:
• West Orange Residents: $50
• Non-Residents: $60

What to Expect in 2025

Our program, open to children aged 5 to 16, is an incredible opportunity to continue learning and playing Gaelic football. Here’s what’s in store:

Spring Season

• Practices for U8-U16 begin on March 12, 6pm at Stagg Field in West Orange. We will be focusing on skills development, teamwork, and scrimmage games in preparation for the start of the NYMB GAA season.
• Competitive games, for U8 teams and older, will be part of the New York Minor Board (NYMB) schedule, with Saturday afternoon matches at Redmond Field in Yonkers.
• The season concludes on June 22, 2025, with a fun-filled games day, picnic, and awards ceremony at the Shillelagh Club in West Orange.

Fall Season:

• The excitement continues with practices and games starting in early September.

What's Included?

Your registration includes:

• Enrollment in the Spring and Fall Season practices, games & tournaments
• An Essex Shillelagh practice T-shirt.
• End-of-Spring Season Family Day and Awards

How to Register

Visit https://essexshillelaghsgaa.com/registration-information/to complete your online registration today.

Keep the Tradition Alive!

The Essex Shillelaghs GAA Minor program is more than just a sports league—it’s a family. We’re committed to fostering a love of Gaelic games, building friendships, and celebrating Irish heritage. Join us in making 2025 another unforgettable year for our youth teams!

Register now and take the first step toward a fun and exciting season!

For questions or assistance, please contact us at join@essexshillelaghs.org.

Let’s make 2025 our best season yet! Up the Shillelaghs!

Best regards,

ESSEX SHILLELAGHS GAA

Jim McGuire, Chairman

Denis Naughton, Vice Chairman

Lorraine Joyce, PRO

Michael Farrelly, Coaching Officer

Pat Kelly, Treasurer

Janet Burke, Registrar

Ollie Browne, Trustee

Pat Pollard, Trustee

Get Your ESGAA Swag Now!

Available at O'Neill's

Please browse the selection at O'Neill's and make sure you get your special someone the ESGAA sportswear to wear around the club!

ESGAA Shop at O'Neill's

Greetings from the Band!

Parade Season is upon us and as the schedule demonstrates, our busy schedule for March started in Nutley on 3/1. We are hitting the street with 4 new members of the band who started last year with us as we continue to grow our ranks. We just finished playing at the Investiture on February 26, and we congratulate former bandmate Noel O'Keeffe, and all the 2025 Honorees for the West Orange Parade. It's going to be a great Month!

We provide free lessons on pipes and drums every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the club—open to anyone interested in learning! No matter the experience level, we’ll get new members involved, whether playing, holding a banner, or carrying a flag.

Come by, get involved, and be part of the Essex Shillelagh Pipe & Drum tradition!

For more Information Contact:



Chris Kavanaugh (973) 634-0102 or

Scott McGowan (973) 930-2103