Toledo Irish American Club

Founded in December 1993 by John Connolly, Phillip Eaton, and Colleen LaPlante, the Toledo Irish American Club has a rich history of serving the Toledo, Ohio community. After facing financial challenges that led to a hiatus in 2008, Club President Kelly Zawierucha spearheaded the organization's revival in 2017, honoring the club's original debts and recommitting to its founding mission. Today, the club stands as a testament to community resilience and the enduring passion for Irish culture. The Toledo Irish American Club exists to form a welcoming social community for those of Irish heritage and anyone interested in the promotion and study of Irish history and culture. The organization fosters appreciation for Irish music, literature, dancing, and sports while providing dedicated clubrooms where members and their families can gather and build lasting connections. Guided by its commitment to community values and loyalty to the United States, the State of Ohio, and the city of Toledo, the club has successfully rebuilt itself into a vibrant cultural hub. Members consistently express their love for everything the club represents, from the opportunity to share their heritage with others to the joy of connecting with a group of passionate, like-minded individuals who celebrate Irish traditions together.