Harp & Shamrock Society of Texas
Promoting Irish Culture in San Antonio since 1966
Harp & Shamrock Society of Texas
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Proposed By-Laws

Members: Prepare for the upcoming vote on edits to our Society’s by-laws. Review the proposed changes by downloading the PDF below.

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Cultural Stories & Articles

  • The Irish of San Antonio’s Colonial Period
    Two men among the first Irish to come to San Antonio changed their citizenship and their names in order to adapt their lives to Spain.
  • Our History
    In October 1966, two professors and a graduate student met to inaugurate a society to honor to the land of their forefathers.
  • Our Statue
    The History of the Harp & Shamrock Society of Texas’ Statue of Saint Patrick of Ireland

A Look Ahead…

Sat May 3, 2025

  • King William Parade

    Sat May 3, 2025  7:30 am - 11:00 am
    Eagleland Drive across from Brackenridge High School. Parade slot #40

    This year the theme for the Harp & Shamrock Society parade entry will be "Irish O’Lympic Games” showcasing popular Irish sports like Hurling and Gaelic Football, as well as lesser know events like "Hooley Hooping, Shamrock Climbing, Snake Chasing, Rainbow Jumping, and Blarney Tossing". Please wear a green Harp and Shamrock shirt and light-colored shorts or pants so that we look uniform.  We will also have Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals for those folks who sign up early! WAIVER FORM REQUIRED

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Thu May 8, 2025

  • Board Meeting

    Thu May 8, 2025  7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    The Cottage Pub, 3810 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209, USA

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Sat May 17, 2025

  • May Social/Nomination Meeting

    Sat May 17, 2025  3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    Lion & Rose Pub, 23330 W I-10, San Antonio, TX 78257, USA

    Social mixer with general business meeting for nominations of candidates for this year's election for officers/board of directors.
    Free admission, food and drinks will be available for purchase. Interested in serving on the board? Email us at info@harpandshamrock.org.

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Thu June 12, 2025

  • Board Meeting

    Thu June 12, 2025  7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    The Cottage Pub, 3810 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209, USA

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All Events

  • St Patrick’s Day Festivities
    The Harp & Shamrock is the proud host of the best St. Patrick’s Day events in the city of San Antonio.
  • Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day Hooley
    Each year, at the six-month mark to St. Patrick’s Day in March, the Harp & Shamrock celebrates!
  • Awards Dinner
    Please join us for theHarp & Shamrock Society of Texas2025 Awards Banquet Join us in Celebration of 2025 Irishman of The Year and 2025 Cusack Awardees. The event will be held in the large Solarium. Saturday, February 22, 2025 at…
  • Golf Tournament
    Our annual golf tournament, the “Shamrock Scramble,” is one of our most popular events.