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The Irish Heritage Club |
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About Us |
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The IHC members mainly consist of Lorain County and the western Cuyahoga County residents. The IHC is one of three Irish clubs in the Greater Cleveland area. The other two Irish clubs are located in Olmsted Township and Eastlake. Club membership is open to all who enjoy the Irish culture and desire the benefits of a family oriented organization. The club partners with other non-profit organization to offer bagpipe and Irish dance lessons. We are located in Avon Lake, Ohio. The facility has two large banquet rooms, a party room and a members only pub. The grounds include a large picnic pavilion and a stocked fishing pond. |
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CLUB History |
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1984 Sean Burke, Mike Burke and Jack Connor decided to start an Irish Club on the far west side of Cleveland. Sean Burke was elected the first President. The Westlake Holiday Inn became the Irish Heritage Club temporary meeting place for approximately two years.
1985 The land at 726 Avon-Belden Road in Avon Lake, Ohio (current site of the Irish Heritage Club) was purchased.
1986 Formal Groundbreaking took place for the facilities. Much of the materials used were donated by members. The majority of the labor over a period of 6 years was also donated.
1992 Grand opening of the building which included the Briscoe Hall, Members Only Pub, and kitchen. The Honorable Ben Briscoe, Lord Mayor of Dublin and Bishop Anthony M. Pilla attended.
2000 Addition of the Burke Hall, Cooney Room and new kitchen. |
