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--- OUR STORY

Making a lasting impact

The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of the Jersey Shore grew from a conversation on the 1973 N.J. Chamber of Commerce train ride to Washington. What began as a small gathering at The Molly Pitcher Inn has grown into one of the Shore's most respected charitable organizations.
 

Through the Black Tie Dinner, Ad Journal, Golf Classic, and the generosity of corporate and individual donors, the organization has awarded over $975,000 in grants to deserving high school seniors.

52+

YEARS

$950k+

GRANTS AWARDED

25

ANNUAL GRANTS

Upcoming Events

  • Halfway to St.Patrick's Day 2026
    Halfway to St.Patrick's Day 2026
    30 days to the event
    Spring Lake Manor
    Celebrate the halfway point to March 17th with the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of the Jersey Shore at Spring Lake Manor on October 30th. Enjoy a full buffet, live music from The Bantry Boys, and be there as we introduce our 2027 Annual Dinner Honorees.
  • Communion Breakfast (1)
    Communion Breakfast (1)
    116 days to the event
    The Shore Club
  • Belmar St. Patrick's Day Parade (1)
    Belmar St. Patrick's Day Parade (1)
    158 days to the event
    Spring Lake Fire Department
  • 2027 Black Tie Dinner
    2027 Black Tie Dinner
    163 days to the event
    The Shore Club
    The 54th Annual Black Tie Dinner once again hosts cocktail hour and reception honoring special Irish members of the community.
  • Grant Dinner 2027
    Grant Dinner 2027
    230 days to the event
    The Spring Lake Manor
    In May of each year our organization awards $1,000 grants to twenty-five college bound students of Irish heritage.

May the road rise up to meet you, may the wind be always

at your back, may the sun shine warm upon your face,
And the rains fall soft upon your fields.

 

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The 2026 Journal is here. 

Browse tributes, sponsor messages, and highlights from our 52nd Annual Black Tie Dinner — and see the impact your support makes across the Jersey Shore community.

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