Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, San Diego County

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The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick founded in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on March 17, 1771, is the oldest fraternal organization in the United States.

This is the San Diego Chapter.

10/26/2026

A reminder about the very interesting and important panel discussion in 2 weeks at the Kroc School of Peace on Nov. 5.

Please take a moment to mark your calendar and RSVP. It will really help with planning to have estimated attendance. Bring a family member, a friend, and kids to participate in this important discussion on Ireland.

The Irish Question Today: Continued Partition or Reunification or …. ?

Join the Kroc School and Irish community for an engaging afternoon featuring Quintin Oliver, Northern Irish peace strategist and key player in the 1998 Good Friday Agreement referendum campaign, and Mick Ward, San Diego Irish community leader.

🗓 Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies, University of San Diego
🥂 Program: Opening Reception, Panel Discussion, and Cultural Mixer

Please register to attend for planning purposes. Attendance is free.

SCAN THE QR CODE TO RSVP or use this link.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSerCccw7neTbwWcoc5T2Fn-50QKdN2WPd3-7TRZaoU0xbu3NA/viewform

FOR QUESTIONS, EMAIL: KROCEVENTS .EDU

10/26/2026

🍀 WHO SAYS FRIDAY THE 13TH HAS TO BE UNLUCKY?! 🍀
Forget the black cats, broken mirrors, and bad luck — we've got the luck of the Irish on our side!!! 🍀
Join the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick at The Ould Sod as we introduce our newest Smilin' Irishman candidate, Blaise Nauyokas! 🇮🇪🍻

🍀Come raise a pint, sing a song, and support San Diego's St. Patrick's Day Parade & Festival! Bring your friends and your and your friend's SMILING FACES!!! 😁

Featuring performances by Timmy Ford & Tony Cummins!

If you'd like to donate online, credit card donations can be made here: https://friendlysonssd.org/event/41st-annual-smilin-irishman-contest-2027/
Venmo: -SonsSD https://venmo.com/u/Friendly-SonsSD

10/25/2026

They came from every corner of this country. Every background. Every branch. Every era.

This Veterans Day, we honor them all.

Join us November 7th for Guardians of the Promise: The 250-Year Unbroken Line — the 2026 Veterans Day Ceremony at Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial.

11:00 AM | Free & Open to All | La Jolla, CA

Following the ceremony, stay for The Guardians' Gathering — live music by Full Strength, refreshments, and community on the west lawn overlooking the Pacific.

Event Details: https://www.soledadmemorial.org/events/veterans-day-2026

10/22/2026

10/20/2026

The 5th Annual Irish Outreach Open Golf Fundraiser is one month away! ⛳️

This fun-filled day on the course includes lunch, a complementary vest, player goodies, a live auction, raffle, and plenty of competitive spirit. This event directly supports the Irish Outreach Center and the programs, services, and community connections we provide throughout the year.

👉Sign up to play or sponsor here: https://forms.gle/7W8JnUs8oQvu7ZWi8

10/14/2026

☘️THIS FRIDAY Meet The New Members Social ☘️
Friday, October 16 • 5-8pm • SD Mission Bay Boat & Ski Club ⛵️
🎸Live Music • Great BBQ Food • B**r Special • and plenty of Good Craic

Join us to welcome our newest members – bring your friends and family!
🍻2026 New Members: First b**r is on us! Find a FSOSP Board member and he’ll get your first pint.🍻

More info and RSVP: https://friendlysonssd.org/event/meet-the-new-members-social-2026/

10/13/2026

🎻 🇮🇪 Celebrating Irish talent on the international stage!

Hailing from Kilkenny, Ireland, violinist and conductor Patrick Rafter is bringing his musical talents to San Diego for his American concert debut! Alongside his solo career, Patrick is the founder and Artistic Director of the Marble City Music Festival in Kilkenny, helping bring internationally acclaimed musicians and orchestras to Irish audiences.

On Monday, October 19, Patrick joins the Vienna Royal Orchestra as soloist in Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 4 for VIVA MOZART 270, celebrating the 270th anniversary of the composer’s birth. Following a summer performance at Carnegie Hall, the orchestra brings this special program to San Diego for the final stop on Patrick’s West Coast tour.

📅 Monday, October 19, 2026 | 7:30 PM
📍 Jacobs Music Center, San Diego

Tickets: https://eventcartel.com/events/concert/venskiy-korolevskiy-orkestr-viva-mozart-270-san-diego-CA-jacobsmusiccenter-tickets-15290

🎼 Learn more about Patrick at patrickrafter.com.

10/09/2026

THIS WEEK Meet The New Members Social
Friday, October 16 • 5-8pm • SD Mission Bay Boat & Ski Club
Live Music • Great BBQ Food • B**r Special • and plenty of Good Craic
Join us to welcome our newest members – bring your friends and family! 2026 New Members: First b**r is on us! Find a FSOSP Board member and he’ll get your first pint.
More info and RSVP: https://friendlysonssd.org/event/meet-the-new-members-social-2026/

10/08/2026

Join St. Peter's Hurling Club on Saturday, October 24th from 3–8 PM at Pacific Beach Tennis Club for an afternoon of pickleball and fun!

$40 per player | $80 per doubles team
Register by October 21

Sign up with a partner or individually. Proceeds support St. Peter’s Hurling Club San Diego and help keep Irish sport thriving in our community.

👉 Register here: https://sandiegohurling.com/st-peters-hurling-club-san-diego/thanks-for-your-interest/

Address

San Diego, CA
92111

Website

http://www.fsosp.com/

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