• Message from the President:

    REMARKS –July 31, 2018

    Thank you all for coming tonight.

    Our Volunteer of the Month award goes this month to Ms. Noeleen Nelson. Noeleen has been an integral part of this club for many years. Whether bartending, or working on our annual play, or at the Festival, Noeleen always steps up to work. Her turn as Margaret in this year’s play reminded me of Lucille Ball and her antics. We thank her as she continues to work with the Bar Management Committee, as well as the newly-elected President of the Slainte Board. An-mhaith (an-wa), Noeleen!

    Nominations for this award will continue to be accepted on an ongoing basis. Those nominated previously do not need to be re-nominated; they will continue to be considered on a monthly basis unless withdrawn. The next award will be bestowed at the August meeting.

    The swipe card system is up and running, and we are working on getting the kinks out. Hopefully, everyone is getting used to carrying your card with you to get in. We thank all those involved in the setup of our new system. A reminder that non-members still need to be signed in, and that’s a full first and last name for you, and a full first and last name for the non-member. Also a reminder that, just like the lights, air conditioning and TVs, the bartender is in charge of the door. Do not open the door unless permitted to by the bartender. You never know who you are letting in.

    The IHS doesn’t sleep just because it’s summer. You’ll hear tonight about the Picnic, Teen Movie Night, the Oyster Festival, our first Tag Sale, the Kraffmiller Tree, and, of course, our Irish Festival. There’s plenty to do and volunteer for. And planning is going on for events in the fall as well.

    I want to give Karen Fox a big round of applause for all the good work she has done on our garden spot downtown.
    I thank you for all you do for the club. I am amazed every month by the willingness and enthusiasm of our members.

    Respectfully submitted,
    Michael McCabe, President

  • Summer Hours

  • As of June 1st, Summer Hours are in effect at the Clubhouse:
    Thursday: 5pm – 11pm
    Friday: 5pm – 1am
    Saturday: 5pm – 1am
    Sunday: 5pm – 10pm

  • Help Needed!

  • Volunteers are needed to clean the Clubhouse Saturday mornings. Please contact Kathleen Stern if you are able to help. kathleenvstern@gmail.com

  • Key Card Information

  • Membership Cards:
    Tuesday, June 26, was the last day for the distribution of membership key cards. The key card system will be up and running on Thursday, July 5, 2018. You will need your key card to get in. Unclaimed cards will be available behind the bar at that time.
    You still must sign in guests.

  • Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, March 10, 2018

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  • 13th Annual Irish Festival 2018

    Friday, September 14 from 6 to 11 p.m.
    Admission: $5 per person
    Children 12 and under are FREE!

    Saturday, September 15 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. with special Half Way to St. Patty’s Celebrations all day!
    Admission: $10 per person
    Children 12 and under are FREE!

  • Click below to go to the Milford Irish Festival Page:

  • IHSM Festival 2018

  • Volunteer here:

  • The planning and execution of the Irish Festival is no small feat. It takes many volunteers to run an event of this size. Please click here to sign up to volunteer for the 2018 Festival!

  • Recent News

  • IHSM Volunteer of the Month, July 2018, Noeleen Nelson!

  • Congratulations to Noeleen Nelson!
    Thank you for your dedication and service to IHSM!

  • Miscellaneous News

    Sign up for the Children’s Gaelic Football League, click here to view the flyer.

  • Irish Man and Woman of the Year – 2017

    Housekeeping Volunteers Needed

  • Upcoming Events

  • Sunday Seisiúns at the Clubhouse

    Traditional Sunday Seisiúns are back!
    1pm – 3pm
    Every Sunday at the Clubhouse beginning again in September!
    These are informal musical seisiúns in the tradition of Pubs in Ireland. All Members and their guests are welcome. Bar is open.
    Bring your instrument and energy!
    Clubhouse rentals take priority over Sunday Seisiúns. Check website calendar

  • Irish Knitting and Cniotála Club

    IHSM Irish Knitting and Cniotála Club ~ This new activity will be held Wednesdays, from 6:30-8:30 pm at the Clubhouse. Learn to knit traditional Aran patterns while enjoying social time with other knitting enthusiasts. In the first few sessions, important skills will be taught including how to cast on as well as two classic stitches known as stockinette and ribbing. All ages and ability levels welcome! This group will resume in September!

  • Monthly Meetings

  • July 2018 General Membership Meeting

    Last Tuesday of the month, at IHSM Clubhouse, 131 Bridgeport Avenue, Milford. Bar will open at 5:30 p.m., social hour at 6:30 p.m., General Membership meeting at 7:30 p.m. Bar will close during the business meeting, but will reopen at the conclusion of the meeting. General Membership meetings are only for members in good standing, no guests can be signed into the clubhouse on the nights of general membership meetings.

  • Tuesday, August 28th, 2018:
    August General Membership Meeting
    Bar Opens – 5:30 p.m.
    Social Hour – 6:30 p.m.
    General Membership Meeting – 7:30 p.m

  • Membership Renewal Information:

  • All 2017 memberships expired on January 1, 2018.
    Emails regarding renewals have been sent out in place of a paper billing.
    Please notify Marsha Ziebell if a renewal email has not been received.

    Renewal dues are as follows:
    Single Membership – $45 per year (18 to 64 years of age)

    Single Senior Membership – $40 per year (65 or over – if you are newly 65 years of age, please include your date of birth when submitting your renewal check)

    Family Membership – $60 per year (member & spouse and/or member & child/children under the age of 24 living within the same household)

    Family Senior Membership – $50 per year (one member 65 or over – if a family member is newly 65 years of age, please include that individual’s date of birth when submitting your renewal check – member & spouse and/or member & child/children under the age of 24 living within the same household)

    To renew, please submit your 2018 dues by December 31, 2017.

    Checks should be made out to IHSM and dropped off at, or mailed to:
    IHSM
    131 Bridgeport Ave
    Milford, CT 06460
    Attn: Membership

    When submitting your renewal, please include any email addresses associated with your account. Also, please note any changes to your home address or phone numbers. Updates will be made to your account accordingly.

    Contact Marsha Ziebell, Membership Chairperson, with any questions or concerns.

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