West Orange St. Patrick's Day Parade

06/01/2026

☘️ Looking for a fun and active way to introduce your child to Irish sports? ☘️☘️Join the Essex Shillelaghs GAA
for a FREE Youth Gaelic Games Clinic during the Irish Sports Expo!

Join Us for a Free Youth Gaelic Games Clinic on Sunday, June 14! 🏐

Young athletes ages U6–U12 are invited to learn, play, and have fun with Guest Coach Cian O'Dea, New York GAA Development Officer and New York Senior Football player, at this special Gaelic Games Clinic during the Irish Sports Expo.

Whether your child is brand new to Gaelic Football or already plays with Essex Shillelaghs GAA, this is a great opportunity to develop skills, build confidence, and enjoy an afternoon of sport with friends.

📅 Sunday, June 14, 2026
🕦 New Player Registration: 11:30 AM
🕛 Clinic Begins: 12 PM
📍 Tevlin Field – Kelly Athletic Center, Seton Hall Prep, West Orange, NJ
🎟 Free and Open to the Public

Come experience Gaelic Games and be part of a great day celebrating sport, community, and Irish culture!

05/25/2026

Today we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. 🇺🇸

This Memorial Day, we remember the heroes who gave their lives for our freedom.

Forever remembered. Forever honored.

05/14/2026

During National Police Week 2026, we proudly thank the brave men and women of law enforcement for their service and sacrifice.

A special thank you to the West Orange Police Department for your dedication to keeping our community safe each and every day.
🫡🇺🇸
West Orange NJ Police Department

05/10/2026

Today we celebrate the incredible mothers, grandmothers, wives, daughters and mother figures who fill our lives with love, strength and kindness. 💕☘️

From all of us at the West Orange St. Patrick’s Day Parade, we wish you a beautiful and blessed Mother’s Day! 💐💕💐

05/02/2026

Happy Birthday Brendan 💚

120 likes. "For Brendan..."

04/28/2026

☘️ Congratulations to the The Shillelagh Club / Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh-Essex County on their succesful 56th Annual Dinner Dance this past Saturday, a wonderful celebration of Irish pride, community, and tradition!

A special congratulations to this year’s honorees:

🇮🇪 Tom Flemming, named Irishman of the Year
🤝 Friends of the Shillelagh: Ironbound Irish
🇮🇪💚🇮🇪 AND our very own Sergeant-at-Arms, Chris Wightman, also honored as Irishman of the Year

Your dedication to heritage, community, and service continues to inspire us all.

Congratulations to everyone recognized, it’s a celebration well deserved! ☘️👏

04/23/2026

The countdown is ON! 🍀

The 54th Annual New Jersey Irish Festival returns to Monmouth Park Racetrack on Sunday, June 7th from 11am–5pm. Enjoy live music, Irish step dancing, pipe bands, family activities, live racing, and our signature Human Horse Race benefiting local charities.

Save the date and visit https://njirishfestival.com/ for more details. See you there! 🇮🇪

04/12/2026

Join us for a powerful night at Danaher’s Pub 🎬
“How to Defuse a Bomb: The Project Children Story” — a moving documentary narrated by Liam Neeson, sharing real stories of hope during the Northern Ireland conflict.
🗓 Thursday, April 30
⏰ 7:00 PM
Come watch, reflect, and remember: ordinary people can change the world. 🌍
Use the link to get tickets

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-defuse-a-bomb-the-project-children-story-tickets-1987027399441?aff=oddtdtcreator

04/06/2026

When Deputy Grand Marshal Steve Shaffer, family and Shaffer Nation host a parade…you know it’s going to be a good time! ☘️🐣

Who says Easter parades can’t have a little Irish flair? Add in some pipes, drums, and a whole lot of spirit, and you’ve got yourself a celebration worth marching for! 🇮🇪🥁
Happy Easter!

04/05/2026

He is Risen! Hallelujah! ✝️
On this Easter Sunday, we celebrate faith, hope, and new beginnings.
Wishing our community a blessed day filled with joy, love, and peace