Visitors from Ireland

                                                                           Eileen Collins, Margaret O’Mahoney
                                                                                  and Susan Collins Dunne

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Collins clan of Toledo pulled out all stops to entertain three relatives from
County Cork, Ireland.  The guests included Eileen Collins, Margaret O’Mahoney
and Susan Collins Dunne.  The three lovely ladies arrived  September 29th at
Detroit Airport.  Sunday began with a Mass at Historic St. Patrick’s Church.
Eileen Collins was in Toledo in 2005.  She was amazed at the renovations of
the Church both inside and out.  “The Church was quite beautiful before, but
the improvements made since 2005 are marvelous, especially the new steeple.”
There was a family gathering at Michael Collins’ home that evening.  Cousins
from Michigan and Tennessee came in to spend time with the Irish cousins.
The week turned into a whirlwind of activities.  Visits were made to the Toledo
Botanical gardens, the Toledo Museum of Art’s Glass Pavilion, the Henry Ford
Museum in Dearborn, Michigan.  The ladies managed to get in “some shopping”
There was a luncheon at The Claddagh. A Dinner party was held at The Blarney.
Pub in downtown Toledo.  A reception was held at Manhattan’s Restaurant, also
in Downtown  Toledo Thursday evening (October 4th.). Attending the reception
were members Of the AOH, LAOH and the Toledo Irish American Club. 
Many T-shirts were seen promoting  Michael Collins for City Council.
Marty Lahey, owner of Manhattan’s provided free finger foods. Entertainment
 was provided by John Connolly,  along with Kathleen Connolly and Jim Barker.  One of the highlights of the evening was Susan joining with John Connolly and Company for a “few” songs.  There was a private dinner at Dave’s Home Style
Food on Friday evening. It was a family gathering to bid our guest a fond farewell.  Their comments about their holiday (vacation) included “It’s been absolutely fantastic” and “we are having a ball”. My personal thanks to all who attended the reception on Thursday evening.  Wasn’t that a great party?