The Shamrock Club of Wisconsin - Wisconsin Irish Pride

Over 50 Years Of Celebrating Wisconsin's Irish Life and Pride

In 1960, The Shamrock Club of Wisconsin started a revolution in the life of Irish Wisconsin. The organization started small, but eventually became the wellspring of Irish life and culture for much of Milwaukee and the State of Wisconsin. Where there was a void in the cultural side of life, soon the Shamrock Club would fill it with parades, Irish dancing, an Irish festival, scholarships, and so much more.

The Shamrock Club is the oldest and largest Irish American membership organization in the State of Wisconsin. In 2010, we celebrated our 50th anniversary. It was founded on March 17, 1960, in Milwaukee. Currently, there are chapters in Milwaukee, South Central, Dane County, New London, Fox Cities, and Lafayette County. Statewide chapters hold monthly meetings, organize St. Patrick's Day parades, change the city of New London to New Dublin for the week, raise the flag over the State Capitol, as well as other Irish related activities. All of our chapters are involved in fund-raising and have donated thousands of dollars to numerous causes in the past five decades.

Membership includes the printed version of our monthly publication, the Emerald Reflections. The May 2012 issue is online now.

Congratulations to our 2012 Honorees

(From Left: Mary McAndrews; Glenn Nowak; and Mary Culver.)

Congratulations to our 2012 Irish honorees: Irish Rose, Mary Culver; Irishman of the Year, Glenn Nowak; and Parade Marshal, Mary McAndrews. They make us proud.

June 7 Meeting - ICHC

The next Shamrock Club meeting will take place on Thursday, June 7, 2012, at the Irish Cultural and Heritage Center, 2133 West Wisconsin, at 7 pm.

Food and beverages are available, as well, starting at 6.30 pm. Join our celebration of Irish life and pride.

46th Annual Parade - March 10, 2012 - Downtown Milwaukee - Noon

Our St Patrick's Day Parade took place on Saturday, March 10, 2012. The temperatures were in the forties and the winds were high, causing a challenge for banner carriers. We had 140 units, and a record number of floats. The downtown parade has been the largest parade of any type in Wisconsin for the better part of the decade. Since its return to downtown Milwaukee, the Shamrock Club and Westown have produced the greatest family friendly event of the season.

Check our parade site at Saint Patrick's Parade. The Shamrock Club, and our partners, Westown, and Miller Lite, thank you for joining us in what has become one of the largest St Patrick's Day Parades in North America.

Cook Irish - Corned Beef to Irish Coffee

Are you looking for that best recipe for Irish stew, corned beef, or Irish coffee? We have them all, as well as all sorts of desserts. Just wander over to click IRISH RECIPES

Your stomach will thank you.

Shamrock Club Color Guard, Pipes and Drums

The award winning SCCGPD is the honor, color guard and pipe band for the Shamrock Club. The unit has marched over the past decades in Dublin, Ireland, (for the city's Millenium Parade), New York City, San Antonio, Savannah, and New Orleans. Go to our website, The Shamrock Club Color Guard Pipes and Drums, and find out more details.

Stop by and visit our web page. It is at http://www.sccgpd.com. There you can find our entire schedule, and much more.

If you are in need of a piper for special occasions, such as funerals, weddings, or other events, please contact Dan McCormack at 1-414-364-1545, or email him at Color Guard Booking and Info Or go to our booking site at Color Guard Booking

Sports Sponsorship

The Shamrock Club Milwaukee Chapter Is a Proud Sponsor of Milwaukee Celtic Soccer Club and Milwaukee Hurling Club

For more information on the Shamrock Club's sponsored teams, go to our Shamrock Club Sports Teams

Wikipedia Listing

The Shamrock Club is listed in the online encyclopedia, Wikipedia. Our listing is at Shamrock Club Wikipedia Listing.

Start A Chapter of the Shamrock Club

If you don't live near any of the listed chapters, you can start your own. We will help you in your desire to join in the celebration of Irish American Life that the Shamrock Club offers.

What to Do In Irish Milwaukee And Wisconsin Any Day Or Weekend of the Year

For the most complete listing of Irish events for both Milwaukee and Wisconsin, visit our events calendars at Milwaukee Irish Events Calendar or Wisconsin Irish Events Calendar . Need a place to go for Boxing Day? You can find them here.

Irish Music in Wisconsin

Need to find where your favorite Irish band in Wisconsin is playing this or any other weekend? Need to book some Irish music? Go to Wisconsin Irish Bands for the most complete listing of groups in the state.

Shop Irish Wisconsin

Looking for the best in Irish gifts in Wisconsin? Where to go for those perfect St. Patrick or anytime Irish gifts? There are many places to get Aran knit sweaters, Irish china, and chrystal in Wisconsin. Go to Wisconsin Shops Irish for a listing of places to go statewide.