Eileen McNab is a force to be reckoned with, and her name is synonymous with the Irish Canadian Club of Hamilton. It’s safe to say that Eileen holds the record for the longest-serving committee member ever. Eileen was born on the East Coast of Canada but raised in Belfast. In 1978, she returned toContinue reading “2025:Eileen MacNab”
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2024:Patrick J. Dillon
Patrick J. Dillon is Chair of the De Novo Treatment Centre, a construction industry-funded drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre. Patrick served as Business Manager and Secretary Treasurer of the Provincial Building and Construction Trades Council of Ontario from 1997 to 2021. The Dillon family immigrated from Ireland to Canada in 1820, and settled in aContinue reading “2024:Patrick J. Dillon”
2023: Robert McGowan
Robert (Rob) McGowan is an extremely engaged individual who has demonstrated his commitment to the Hamilton community through many years of volunteering and philanthropy. Rob’s family immigrated to Canada from Ireland in the late 1870s. McGowan Insulation Ltd. was started by Rob and his brother Michael and is now run by Rob and his son. Rob is aContinue reading “2023: Robert McGowan”
Irish Apple Cake with Custard Sauce
Submitted by Karen Reardon Ingredients: 3 cups all purpose flour 2 tsp. baking powder ⅛ tsp. salt ¼ tsp. ground cloves ¼ tsp. ground nutmeg 6 oz. butter ¾ c sugar 4 large apples (I like Ambrosia but tart granny smith recommended) ¾ cup milk 2 eggs Dusting 2 tbsp. sugar Custard (I cheat andContinue reading “Irish Apple Cake with Custard Sauce”
Irish Coffee
Submitted by Colleen Cosby In memory of her dad, Patrick Sullivan, 2002 Award Recipient Ingredients: 1 jigger (1.5oz) Irish Cream Liqueur (Baileys’ is encouraged) 1 jigger (1.5oz) Irish Whiskey (Jameson’s is encouraged) 1 cup hot brewed coffee 1 Tbsp whipped cream 1 dash of nutmeg (optional) Instructions: In a coffee mug, or fancy glass mug,Continue reading “Irish Coffee”
Leprechaun Snack Board
Submitted by Ed Dunn, 2008 Award Recipient Ingredients: Hummus Cucumber Black olives Tomato Carrots sliced Broccoli Green & yellow pepper Instructions: 20 x 13 wood charcuterie board with a round plate in the center for the hummus face. The face is rimmed with cucumber and black olive eyes. Use carrots for eyebrows, tomato for theContinue reading “Leprechaun Snack Board”
Sean Byrne’s Favourite Tea Biscuits
Submitted by Ann Byrne ( from 5 Roses Cookbook)It was a favourite recipe of Sean Byrne, 2006 Award Recipient Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 4 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt ¼ cup shortening 1 cup milk Instructions: (Yield 12-18 biscuits) Mix together flour, baking powder and salt Cut shortening into the dry mixture (useContinue reading “Sean Byrne’s Favourite Tea Biscuits”
Eve’s Pudding
Submitted by Sheila Corr, 2010 Award Recipient(Adapted from THE BELFAST COOKERY BOOK) Ingredients: 3 oz (3/8cup) salted butter 4 oz (1 heaping cup) flour 3 oz (castor or white) sugar ½ teaspoon baking powder 2 eggs 1 lb stewed apples (4 apples) Instructions: Cream the butter and sugar. Lightly whisk eggs. Gradually beat inContinue reading “Eve’s Pudding”
Sheila Drury’s Soda Bread
Submitted by Sheila Drury, Award Recipient 2014 (This was my Grandma Sullivan’s recipe) Ingredients: 6 cups all purpose flour or (OR 4cups whole wheat flour and 2 cups all purpose flour) 1 tsp salt 1 tsp baking soda 3 tsp baking powder 1 cup buttermilk (To substitute for buttermilk>add 1 tsp white vinegar to 1Continue reading “Sheila Drury’s Soda Bread”
Margaret Sullivan’s Colcannon
Obtained from the Margaret Sullivan’s recipe book, 1994 Award Recipient ** This recipe was used on the vigil of All Saints Day but also on Meatless Fridays or other Religious Fast days** Ingredients: Medium cabbage 6 or 8 potatoes, peeled 4 green onions 1 cup milk or cream, warmed ½ cup salted butter Salt andContinue reading “Margaret Sullivan’s Colcannon”
Wearing of the Green - Hamilton 