
The primary purpose of the Irish Society of Delmarva is to enjoy and foster an understanding of Irish history and culture, without reference to politics or religion.
(Left to Right: President, Pat Fitzgerald - Secretary, Brenda Leeper - Treasurer, Jim Welsh - V.P., Paul Engstenberg)
Irish Society of Delmarva (ISOD) Past-Presidents
Ed McNamara
Richard/Mary Brennan
Mary Fitzpatrick
Kay O'Day Allen
Donna Watson
Robin Engstenberg
Nancy Wallace
Mary Dalton
Kathy Williams
Sandy Kinkus
John Kennedy
Tom Winnberg -ISOD Founder
It all started with a dream. A dream that envisioned an organization of people who were interested in Irish history, culture and arts. One that would pursue good fellowship and friendships regardless of religion, race or political ideology. Calls were made, letters were written, ads were placed in the newspapers and in-home meetings were held. With much perseverance, and driven by personalities that were not willing to accept defeat, Tom and Mary Winnberg became dedicated to establishing an Irish Society in the heart of Delmarva. With continued persistence and several months later the group finally grew large enough to hold its first public meeting.
On October 18, 1990, the first official meeting was held in the Boscov's auditorium in Dover Mall. It was there that the newly established Irish Society became known as the "Irish Society of Delmarva.
2016 ISOD OFFICERS
Brenda Leeper - President
Terry McGinty-Vice President
Ron Papineau - Treasurer
Phyllis Marsh - Secretary
ISOD BOARD MEMBERS
Pat Fitzgerald- Immediate Past President
Donna Kilby - Membership Chairperson
Jane McGinty - Publicity Chairperson
Robin Engstenberg - Special Events Chair
Sandy Kinkus - Parade Chair
Mary Fitzgerald - Member-at-Large
Kathee Srygley - Member-at-Large
Patti Papineau - Scholarship Chair
Mary Walson - Club Historian/Photographer
Ryan Kennedy - Webmaster