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  • The History Project

    The History Project was the vision of Steve and Kathy Kratftmiller and has since acquired a handful of dedicated members who feel strongly about documenting the trials and tribulations of our founding members. In addition to conducting interviews of the charter members of the club, the History Project plans to interview members of the club who are either first generation Irish or whose ancestors came from Ireland and settled in the Milford Area. The History Project is always looking for additional members who have a passion for family and Irish history.

    If you would like to join other Irish history enthusiasts to support this amazing project,
    only a few hours a month is all that is needed and we will be on our way to documenting our Milford Irish roots! A sign-up sheet is available at the club house at our monthly meetings. Current members are excited to welcome new members to further our progress toward documenting the creation and founding of our beautiful club and to record the early immigration of our Irish ancestors to the Milford area.

    To join the History Project or add your family’s story, contact the Irish History Project Co-chairs at ihsmhistoryproject@gmail.com.

  • Steve and Kathy Kraffmiller at the 2015 CTIAHS Award Brunch
  • Photo Gallery (Drop Images Below)
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  • Audio Dedication

    Click on the link above to listen to the audio presentation:

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  • After ten years of tireless effort and commitment, the Irish Heritage Society of Milford celebrated the opening of its very own clubhouse.

    On May 22, 2016, the formal dedication ceremony was held. It opened with a procession lead by bagpipers, followed by the national anthems of Ireland and the United States, sung by members Dave Conroy and Mike McCabe, respectively.

    Participants in the ceremony were IHSM President Ed Mead, Master of Ceremonies Mike McCabe, Milford Mayor Ben Blake, club co-founders Marty Hardiman and Chris McEnerney, poet Lisa Taylor, and honored guest, Irish Consul General Barbara Jones.

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  • Click the link below to read Maureen Moore’s Interview:

  • Interview of Maureen Moore

    Maureen Moore, a charter member of IHSM, Cultural Committee Chair, past Social Activities Committee Chair, and past Chairperson for ‘The Market Place’ at the Festival.
    March 17th, 2019
    Main interviewer: Amy Lacey. Others present: Bernard Keilty and Sheila Danehy.

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  • Click the link below to read Dave Conroy’s Interview:

  • Interview of Dave Conroy

    Dave Conroy, one of the first charter members of IHSM, past charter trustee, parliamentarian and St. Patrick’s Day Mascot.

    October 17, 1917.

    Main interviewer: Nancy Smith. Others present: Sheila Johnson, Bernard Keilty, Amy Lacey, and Maureen Richetelli.

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  • Click the link below to read Kathleen Stern’s Interview:

  • Interview of Kathleen Stern

    Kathleen Stern, an Irish Heritage Society Past President, Past Vice President, and Charter Member of IHSM.
    Wednesday, July 12, 2017
    Main interviewer: Sheila Danehy. Others present: Steve Kraftmiller, Nancy Smith, Maureen Richetelli, Sheila Johnson, and Bernard Keilty.

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  • Click the link below to read Priscilla James’ Interview:

  • Interview of Priscilla James

    Priscilla James, Irish Heritage Society’s first secretary and Charter Member of IHSM.
    Tuesday, April 18, 2017
    Main interviewer: Nancy Smith. Others present: Steve Kraftmiller, chairman of the Milford Irish History Project, Maureen Richetelli, Bernard Keilty, and Sheila Johnson.

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  • Click the link below to read Ed Mead’s Interview:

  • Interview of Ed Mead

    Ed Mead, Past President, Vice President, Sargeant at Arms, and Charter Member of IHSM
    Tuesday, September 20, 2017
    Main Interviewer: Sheila Danehy. Others present: Bernard Keilty, Nancy Smith, Maureen Richetelli, Sheila Johnson, and Amy Lacey

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  • Click the link below to read Dan Sullivan’s Interview:

  • Interview of Danelle Sullivan

    Danelle Sullivan, First Membership Chair and Charter Member of IHSM
    May 16, 2017
    Main interviewer: Sheila Danehy. Others present: Steve Kraftmiller, Nancy Smith, Maureen Richetelli, Sheila Johnson and Bernard Keilty.

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  • Click the link below to read Dan Sullivan’s Interview:

  • Interview of Dan Sullivan

    Dan Sullivan, First Sergeant at Arms and Charter Member of ihsm
    May 16, 2017
    Main interviewer: Sheila Danehy. Others present are Steve Kraftmiller, Nancy Smith, Maureen Richetelli, Sheila Johnson and Bernard Keilty.

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  • Click the link below to read Maureen’s Interview:

  • Interview of Maureen Richetelli

    Charter Member of the Irish Heritage Society of Milford
    Tuesday, June 20, 2017

    Main interviewer: Sheila Danehy. Others present: Michael McCabe, Sheila Johnson and Bernard Keilty.

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  • Click the link below to read Mike’s Interview:

  • Interview of Mike McCabe

    Current president and Charter Member of the Irish Heritage Society of Milford
    Tuesday, June 20, 2017

    Main interviewer: Sheila Danehy. Others present: Maureen Richetelli, Sheila Johnson and Bernard Keilty.

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  • The Co-Founding Fathers of the Club

  • Click the link below to read the Co-founders’ Interview:

  • Joint Interview of the Co-founding Fathers

    Joint interview of Marty Hardiman and Chris McEnerney, co-founders and past presidents of the Irish Heritage Society of Milford. February 23rd, 2017

    Main Interviewer: Steve Kraftmiller. Others present: Nancy Smith, Mark Morse, Maureen Richetelli, Bernard Keilty, Sheila Johnson and guest Jane Kraftmiller (Steve’s chauffeur).

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  • Click the link below to read Marty’s Interview:

  • Interview of Marty Hardiman

    Co-founder, past president and Charter Member of the Irish Heritage Society of Milford
    Saturday November 19, 2016

    Main interviewer: Nancy Smith

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  • Click the link below to read Chris’s Interview:

  • Interview of Chris McEnerney

    Co-Founder, past president and Charter Member of the Irish Heritage Society of Milford
    Friday, January 13, 2017

    Main interviewer: Bernard Keilty

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