2026 Shamrock Court announced; Town ready to celebrate St. Patrick's Day

The Ireland St. Patrick’s Day Celebration announced the members of the 2026 Shamrock Court.

The pageant was held on Sunday in the Ireland Elementary School gym.

The Light Up Ireland Kick-Off Party is this Friday.

See below for more information on this year’s events.

From left: Sophie Schnarr, Cali Jackle, and Sophio Oddo.

Teen Miss Shamrock Court
Teen Miss Shamrock Queen: Cali Jackle
Teen Miss 1st Runner up: Sophie Schnarr
Teen Miss 2nd Runner up: Sophia Oddo
Teen Miss Best Irish Spirit: Sophie Schnarr
Teen Miss People’s Choice: Cali Jackle

Little Miss Shamrock Court

*From left: Tenley Terwiske, Ava Sendelweck, Everly Stenftenagel, Addie Leinenbach, and Brynlee Mehne*

Little Miss Queen: Everly Stenftenagel
Little Miss 1st Runner up: Ava Sendelweck
Little Miss 2nd Runner up: Addie Leinenbach
Little Miss Best Irish Spirit: Tenley Terwiske
Little Miss Shamrock People’s Choice: Brynlee Mehne

*From left: Easton Wagner and Charlie Schnarr*

Little Mister Shamrock Court
Little Mister Shamrock: Charlie Schnarr
Little Mister Shamrock 1st Runner up & People’s Choice: Easton Wagner
Best Irish Spirit: Charlie Schnarr

February 27, 2026
6:30pm           Light Up Ireland Kick-Off Party – Texaco Station
8pm St. Paddy Whack – The Rock Bar & Grill, Bar Room
February 28, 2026
5:30pm THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED – St. Pat’s Dinner – Cards (Games)/Karaoke – St. Mary Community Center/Cafeteria
March 7, 2026
8:30am   Pickleball Tournament (Men 9:00am / Women 1:00pm) – Ireland Elementary School Gym Sponsor: Kerstiens Custom Builders
March 8, 2026
TBD Irish Service – St. John’s Lutheran Church6483 W 580 N, Otwell
12:30pm   Pickleball Tournament (Co-ed 1:00pm) – Ireland Elementary School Gym  Sponsor: Kerstiens Custom Builders
March 13, 2026
3-6:30pm Pick Up – Ireland Lion’s Club – Pot O’ Chicken & Dumplings – Pre-Orders Only Call Greg Brescher at 812.630.9409 – Pick up will be in Northview Estates
4pm St. Mary Fish Fry – St. Mary Cafeteria Parking Lot (Drive thru pick up only)
6:30pm Euchre Tournament – Texaco Station   Sponsor: Edward Jones | Craig Hanneman
March 14, 2026
8am Cars & Coffee – Texaco Station
8-9am   Irish Trot 5K Run/Walk – Ireland Elementary School (Registration in the School Cafeteria (South side of the school – Enter through the cafeteria doors)   Sponsor: Patriot & Sons Lawn Care, Inc.
8-10am Breakfast by St. John’s Lutheran Church – Texaco Station
8-10:30am St. Patty’s Breakfast Buffet by St. Mary – St. Mary Church Basement
8am-12pm Stay Brewed Coffee – Ireland Elementary School Gym
8am-4pm Sweet-D-Licious Kettle Corn – Ireland Elementary School
9am-12pm Kid’s Pickleball Tournament – Ireland Elementary School Gym Sponsor: Kerstiens Custom Builders
9am–12pm   Wee Bit O’ Fun Kids Event – Ireland Elementary School Gym   Sponsor: Brescher Landscaping
9am-10am    St. Patty’s Bake-Off – Drop off entries at St. Mary Community Center/Cafeteria
9-10am Spudtacular – Drop off entries at Ireland Historical Society
9am-3pm Ireland Historical Society Open House – Ireland Historical Society
10am-3pm Lunch by St. John’s Lutheran Church – Texaco Station
1-4pm   Leprechaun Bingo Bash – Texaco Station   Sponsor: American Family Insurance | Cindy Lents
4:30pm Irish Mass – St. Mary Catholic Church
March 15, 2026
9am K of C B-B-Q Chicken & Pork Chop Dinners – K of C
10am               Irish Mass – St. Mary Catholic Church
10:30am Irish Heritage Service – Grace and Truth Church
10am-2pm Lunch by St. John’s Lutheran Church – Texaco Station
10am-2pm Stay Brewed Coffee – Texaco Station
11am-1pm Games & Activities – Cindy Lents American Family Insurance
11am-2pm Sweet-D-Licious Kettle Corn – Ireland Elementary School
1pm Parade – Streets in Ireland   Sponsor: Pfaff Construction
3pm 1/2 Pot Drawing – Spud’s
3pm Spud’s Sweep Raffle Drawing – Spud’s    Sponsor: Spuds Food Mart

April 25, 2026
11am Let’s Get this Paddy Started – Jeep Run – meet at Hulsman Electric Sponsor: Hulsman Electric