Irishman of the Year!

Time to celebrate this great man I call my Dad once again!!

 

This time as Irishman of the Year for the Shamrock Club!

 

The night started out just as Dad had always hoped with his sisters bowing before him!

Aunt Monica, Aunt Rita, Aunt Ruth, Da, & Aunt Mary Carol

 

When Irish Eyes are Smiling

 

Uncle Steve with his troubled precious nieces and nephew ; )

 

 

Sure tis’ like a Morning Spring

 

 

Ed, Tom and Dan

Aunt Mary Carol, Aunt Monica, Donna, & Aunt Rita

 

In the lilt of Irish laughter

 

Cousins Dan and Debra

 

 

Cousins Debra and David

 

You can hear the angels sing

 

 

Aunt Ruth and Uncle Bill

 

When Irish hearts are happy

 

 

Pat Walsh, Tom Walsh, and Jane (Walsh) Powers

 

All the world seems bright and gay

And when Irish eyes are smiling

 

 

 

 

Oh geez! Not quite…

A little better but still needs some work : )

 

Sure, they steal your heart away!

 

 

The formalities…

Father Monaghan passing the torch.

 

Herself toasting Himself

 

 

Mom’s little, yet famously well known, Irish Jiggity

 

 

Congrats, Da!!