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A conversation between three friends turned into an Irish-American Club on Cape Cod!!

The original idea for the Sons of Erin Cape Cod (SOECC) developed during a conversation among three friends in 2004.  John Kane and Mike and Carol Shea were at a picnic in Westfield, just before the She has retired to the Cape. It was decided that they’d “test the waters” so to speak … to see what interest there might be in an Irish club there.

Flyers were printed and distributed – and when enough people responded, a meeting was scheduled at the Irish Village (thanks to the generosity of owner, Jack Hynes) on November 20, 2004.  It was there that the Sheas were reunited with “Big Mike” Nicklaw, John’s nephew who had recently returned from living in Ireland. Big Mike had traveled with “Uncle Jackie” and Mike Shea throughout Ireland with the Sons of Erin in Westfield and had worked in Dublin for a few years. He also had a dream of opening an Irish Club on the Cape.

About 35 – 40 people attended the first meeting and 5 or 6 brave and hardy souls came forward to specifically offer help. Thus, the “Core Committee” was formed.

We all agreed that, if we were to be successful, we would need a “home of our own” … and so the search began. The committee looked at everything and anything available during the winter of 2004… and finally, in the spring of 2005, found “our” place. The old “Cousins” was to be our first home and we signed a two year lease.  The entire spring and summer was spent cleaning, painting, repairing and more cleaning, until the club sparkled. On Labor Day weekend, we were finally granted our license, and so the journey began.

In October 2006 we began taking donations and hosting fundraisers in an effort to buy a place as opposed to renting.  The Building Fund was created and with it a Building Search Committee was formed.  Members of the Committee worked tirelessly with local realtors and land owners for nearly a year before we found a property that was within our budget and met our needs.  The old Black Rock Grille just up the road looked to be a good fit and had the feel of an authentic Irish pub from the moment you walked through the door.  And so the wheels were in motion and negotiations began as donations and new memberships continued to increase.  A purchase and sales agreement was signed in the winter of 2008 and the deal was closed in May.  During this time the Membership rallied and volunteers came from every direction to transform the building.  On Wednesday, June 11, 2008 we opened the doors to our new Club.  It was a momentous and emotional occasion as we said goodbye to our first home and christened the new.

Today we have over 1,600 paid members. We are heartened with the response to the dream, and will work continually towards our goal of enriching our heritage and learning more about Ireland and its history. We strive to provide a safe and friendly place for members to meet others, and to hopefully become involved in club activities.

We have Rock Harbor 2 performing Saturday night from 6:30 to 9:30Saturday Nights menu is : Quahog- $6Chowder- cup $6- bowl $8Basket of fries-$8Basket of rings- $9Special! Quahog & cup of chowder- $10½ lb Angus burger w/FF- $14 (add bacon-$2)Veggie burger w/FF- $14Chicken tenders w/FF- $15Spring salad- mixed greens, sliced strawberries, pickled red onion, goat cheese & crunchy walnuts w/honey balsamic vinaigrette- $12Grilled Chicken Caesar- $16, Salmon Caesar- $22Dinners served with potato & vegPetite Sirloin w/gorgonzola butter- $24Lazy Moms Lobster- $25Baked Cod w/herb crumbs- $20Grilled salmon w/sweet chili glaze- $22Chicken Saltimbocca- $20Garlic parmesan shrimp & scallops - $24Kids- PB&J-$4, PB& Fluff- $4, hot dog-$5, Mac & cheese-$6- Chicken tenders- $9Dessert: Blueberry white chocolate cheese brulee- $9 ... See MoreSee Less
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Johnny O'Sullivan is performing tonight from 6:30 to 9:30. Tonight's menu is :FridayQuahog- $6Chowder- cup $6- bowl $8Basket of fries-$8Basket of rings- $9Chicken wings- plain, buffalo, gold fever- $14Special! Quahog & cup of chowder- $10Fryday! Served w/FF, onion rings & cole slawFish & Chips-$16Fried Shrimp-$18Fried Scallops- $24Fisherman’s Platter- $24½ lb Angus burger w/FF- $14 (add bacon-$2)Spring salad- mixed greens, sliced strawberries, pickled red onion, goat cheese & crunchy walnuts w/honey balsamic vinaigrette- $12w/chicken- $18, w/salmon- $22Grilled Chicken Caesar- $16, Salmon Caesar- $22Dinners served with potato & vegBaked Cod w/herb crumbs- $20Bourbon Street Steak tips- $24Grilled salmon w/ sweet chili glaze- $22Garlic parmesan shrimp & scallops - $24Kids- PB&J-$4, PB& Fluff- $4, hot dog-$5, Mac & cheese-$6- Chicken tenders- $9Dessert: Blueberry white chocolate cheese brulee - $9 ... See MoreSee Less
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It is with the heaviest of hearts we share the sad news our beloved SOECC patriarch and founding member Mike Shea passed away on Wednesday, May 7th. For the last 20 years, Mike’s leadership, guidance, and support to the SOECC can only be described as remarkable; he was a force to be reckoned with and under his leadership our membership grew from less than 200 members to over 1600 members to date. Mike was a constant presence since the Club’s beginnings whether serving as President, Board Member, attending monthly Membership Meetings, hosting fundraisers, volunteering or offering a helping hand. He was our sounding board mentoring us along the way fostering our Club’s primary mission to promote Irish Culture on Cape Cod while forming lifetime friendships in a place which can only be described as family. Mike was a beloved friend, father, brother to all who were blessed to have known him and fiercely loyal to our club’s success and longevity. He will be sorely missed and as we approach our 20th Anniversary we will honor Mike not only for founding our club but for creating an everlasting SOECC family for which we will be forever grateful. “Suaimhneas Síoraí Air” Mike – forever in our hearts. ... See MoreSee Less
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This is the menu for this week at the Sons of Erin. Enjoy !!***The Kitchen is Open 5:30- 8:00 PMWednesdayQuahog- $6Chowder- cup $6- bowl $8Basket of fries- $8Basket of rings- $9Chicken wings- plain, buffalo, gold fever- $14Special! Quahog & cup of chowder- $10½ lb Angus burger w/FF- $14 -add bacon-$2Veggie burger w/FF- $14Open face Prime rib sandwich w/sauteed onions & mushrooms w/FF-$17Bobby Woo wrap w/FF- $15Chicken tenders w/FF-$15Spring salad- mixed greens, sliced strawberries, pickled red onion, goat cheese & crunchy walnuts w/honey balsamic vinaigrette- $12w/chicken- $18, w/salmon- $22Grilled Chicken Caesar- $16- Salmon Caesar- $22Pizza Night!!Shrimp Scampi - $16Bufalo chicken- $16Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza- $14Kids- PB&J- $4, PB& Fluff-$4, hot dog-$5, Mac & cheese-$6, Chicken tenders- $9ThursdayQuahog- $6Chowder- cup $6- bowl $8Basket of fries-$8Basket of Rings- $9Chicken wings- plain, buffalo, gold fever- $14Special! Quahog & cup of chowder- $10½ lb Angus burger w/FF- $14 -add bacon-$2Veggie burger w/FF- $14Chicken tenders w/FF-$15Open face Prime rib sandwich w/sauteed onions & mushrooms w/FF-$17Spring salad- mixed greens, sliced strawberries, pickled red onion, goat cheese & crunchy walnuts w/honey balsamic vinaigrette- $12w/chicken- $18, w/salmon- $22Grilled Chicken Caesar- $16- Salmon Caesar- $22Dinners served w/rice pilaf & vegBourbon St steak tips- $24Chicken Marsala- $18Baked Cod w/herb crumbs- $20Grilled salmon w/balsamic glaze- $22Garlic parmesan scallops- $24Kids- PB&J- $4, PB& Fluff-$4, hot dog-$5, Mac & cheese-$6- Chicken tenders- $9FridayQuahog- $6Chowder- cup $6- bowl $8Basket of fries-$8Basket of rings- $9Chicken wings- plain, buffalo, gold fever- $14Special! Quahog & cup of chowder- $10Fryday! Served w/FF, onion rings & cole slawFish & Chips-$16Fried Shrimp-$18Fried Scallops- $24Fisherman’s Platter- $24½ lb Angus burger w/FF- $14 (add bacon-$2)Spring salad- mixed greens, sliced strawberries, pickled red onion, goat cheese & crunchy walnuts w/honey balsamic vinaigrette- $12w/chicken- $18, w/salmon- $22Grilled Chicken Caesar- $16, Salmon Caesar- $22Dinners served with potato & vegBaked Cod w/herb crumbs- $20Bourbon Street Steak tips- $24Grilled salmon w/ sweet chili glaze- $22Garlic parmesan shrimp & scallops - $24Kids- PB&J-$4, PB& Fluff- $4, hot dog-$5, Mac & cheese-$6- Chicken tenders- $9Dessert: Blueberry white chocolate cheese brulee - $9Saturday (Happy Mother’s Day Sunday!)Quahog- $6Chowder- cup $6- bowl $8Basket of fries-$8Basket of rings- $9Special! Quahog & cup of chowder- $10½ lb Angus burger w/FF- $14 (add bacon-$2)Veggie burger w/FF- $14Chicken tenders w/FF- $15Spring salad- mixed greens, sliced strawberries, pickled red onion, goat cheese & crunchy walnuts w/honey balsamic vinaigrette- $12Grilled Chicken Caesar- $16, Salmon Caesar- $22Dinners served with potato & vegPetite Sirloin w/gorgonzola butter- $24Lazy Moms Lobster- $25Baked Cod w/herb crumbs- $20Grilled salmon w/sweet chili glaze- $22Chicken Saltimbocca- $20Garlic parmesan shrimp & scallops - $24Kids- PB&J-$4, PB& Fluff- $4, hot dog-$5, Mac & cheese-$6- Chicken tenders- $9Dessert: Blueberry white chocolate cheese brulee- $9 ... See MoreSee Less
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Sons-of Erin Cape-Cod
Plywood PoniesCongratulations to our Derby winner, Pat Dewey. Carol Swan was our best dressed. Frank Dewey was our best dressed Jockey and Ciaran Egan won the best Pony. And a special thanks to our Announcer, Sue Roberts for keeping the races going and to CarolAnne Ommerborn for reviving our Plywood Ponies. A great day overall. ... See MoreSee Less
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2 weeks ago

Sons-of Erin Cape-Cod
Don't forget Plywood.Ponies on Sunday@1:00 plus Tacos and Margaritas starting at 4:30. Be there.. ... See MoreSee Less
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