2009 Sponsors
Corporate Sponsors
DIAGEO Guinness USA
Raise Your Guinness!!
Make St. Patrick's Day a National Holiday!
Special thanks to Lee Shanahan
and DIAGEO Guinness USA!
Alliance Beverage Distributing
We are a premium distributor of fine Irish spirits, beers, ales, porters, stouts and more. Our goal is to be recognized by our customers and our suppliers as the very best distributor of alcoholic beverages in Arizona.
Special thanks to Tim Hughes!
1115 North 47th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85043
Phone 602-760-5500
Scholarship Sponsors
St. Patrick's Day Parade and Faire
The Phoenix St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee began in 1983 to preserve and enhance the heritage and traditions of the Irish Culture as well as share that culture with our fellow citizens of Arizona. The Phoenix St. Patrick's Day Parade is one of the largest parades in Arizona second only to the Fiesta Bowl Parade.
Mary and Jack Moriarty
Friends of the Arizona Colleen and Rose Programs
Frank and Eileen Leavy
Friends of the Arizona Colleen and Rose Programs
Rose Sponsors
Rula Bula
WHERE THE PERFECT PINT
IS AS GENUINE AS THE CRAIC
Open 7 days 11 am – 2 am
Beer Garden and Patio Dining
Live Music and Perfect Pints
Downtown Tempe
401 S Mill Ave Tempe, AZ 85281 • (480) 929-9500
Tiara - Shamrock Sponsors
The Celtic Dance Academy
Tradition, Excellence, Friendship, Family
Irish dance for all ages. Beginners welcome!
Classes Located in Central Phoenix.
Contact Sarah Henrich, TCRG
(602) 820-3988
All About Nannies, Inc.
FT/PT Nannies • Baby Sitting
Mother’s Helper • Sick Child Care
Contact Cindy Littwin
602-266-9116
admin@allaboutnanniesinc.com
Tiara - Colleen Sponsors
The Dubliner Irish Pub
Frank and Eileen, Pat and John welcome you to the Home of the Irish. Serving Lunch and Dinner daily and all you can eat Fish Fry on Fridays. Live Irish Music Thursday through Saturdays
3841 E. Thunderbird, Phoenix
602-867-0984
Mulqueen Sewing Centers
Sales and service for all makes and models of sewing machines and vacuums in With six locations in the valley to serve you.
Contact: Pat Mulqueen, 480-694-4680
Seamus McCaffrey's Irish Pub
Downtown's only authentic Irish pub & home of the Phoenix Suns' &Diamondback supporters. Serving lunch, dinner, and late night food. Irish music 4 nights a week.
18 W. Monroe, Phoenix.
602-253-6081
Special thanks to Frank Murray!
Rosie McCaffrey's Irish Pub
Rosies
Rosie McCaffrey’s
Phoenix’s coolest Irish pub! Rosie's has some of the best food and entertainment in the valley, but most of all it is the friendly people and staff that make each night a night to remember.
Contact: Seamus McCaffrey
906 E Camelback Rd.
602-241-1916
Lis Doon Varna
WHERE THE GUINNESS IS GREAT
AND THE CRAIC IS MIGHTY
16100 N Arrowhead Fountain Center Drive, Peoria, AZ 85382
623-979-0730
Arrowhead Entertainment Center • 83rd Ave and Bell Road
Open 7 days 11 am – 2 am
Beer Garden and Patio Dining, Live Music and Perfect Pints
Irish Foundation of Arizona
Formed in the 1970’s to bring together the Irish people of Arizona to preserve and further their proud culture & heritage. The group sponsors social events throughout the year. New members welcome.
Denise McDermott, President
11428 N. Kiowa Circle
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
480-816-1515 • murphyno@aol.com
American Safety Shoe Co.
Distributor of men’s and women’s work shoes for the past 24 years. Shoemobile available, ESD shoes, steel & non-steel toed shoes, and slip-resistant soles.
Contact: Tim Caufield
1605 W. University, Suite 108, Tempe 480-894-1881 or 800-894-0281
Gallios & Boland Law Firm
1599 E Orangewood Ave Suite 150
Phoenix, AZ 85020
602.274.7272
The Firm delivers superior representation and advocacy in complex family law matters, including Divorce, Child Custody, Spousal Maintenance, Property Division, Marital Property Settlements, Modifications and Premarital Agreements.
Mark Barnes & Associates
Bringing years of expertise, practical knowledge and a passion for the protection of the Second Amendment that provides clients the legal and legislative assistance they need to address matters of concern. The firm handles all matters related to the firearms industry. We represent trade associations, individual Federal Firearms licensees, manufacturers, importers and exporters in a wide variety of regulatory and legislative matters. The firm also represents clients in international trade, business and global firearms matters, as well as product liability and other consumer product matters relating to the firearms trade.
4804 N. 24th Street Unit 423, West Tower, Phoenix, Arizona
(800) 835-7811 • mb17@aol.com
Claddagh Sponsors
Ryley Carlock & Applewhite
The firm, founded in 1948 by Frank Ryley and Read Carlock, helped shape Arizona's development. The firm's practice today extends throughout the United States.
Contact James D. O’Neil
One North Central Avenue, Suite 1200 • Phoenix, Arizona 85004-4417
602-440-4805 • 602-257-6905 fax • www.rcalaw.com
The Desert Shamrock
AZ's original Irish newspaper serving the Celtic community.
Call Julie O'Mahar at (602) 795-8251
Heritage Sponsors
Teacher Lynda's Swim School
- Owned and operated by Lynda Goodman with over 30 years teaching experience.
- Year-round indoor swim school serving thevalley for over 18 years
- Original indoor swim school of the West Valley, serving the West Valley for over 13 years
- All abilities from 3 month-adult 3:1 student/teacher ratio
- Baby and me classes 4:1 student/teacher ratio taught by Teacher Lynda
8853 N. 78th Ave (78th Ave 1 block South of Olive)
Peoria, AZ 85345
623-935-4878
ONE LOCATION...ONE FOCUS
Cinealta Press
Maddi J Photography
Seandee Ambrosia,
photographer
602.628.9285 - phone
MaddiJ@cox.net - email
The Global Choice, LLC
Building your home green for a better tomorrow!
A real estate development company and contractor for residential and commercial applications using affordable, green building technologies. An example is the energy-efficient, environmentally friendly HercuWall™ panelized wall system.
Contacts:
Michael Niemann, President, 602-819-0490 Ann Niemann, Vice President, 602-568-3455
The Bracken School of Irish Dance
Thomas P. Bracken,
A.D.C.R.G.
Providing the highest quality instruction in Irish dance for over 25 years!
Best Wishes to all Bracken School dancers in this year’s program.
tpbrackensid@aol.com
www.brackenirishdance.com
Murphy's Law Irish Pub
Located in Historic Downtown Chandler
58 S San Marcos Place
Chandler, AZ 85225
480-812-1588
Thanks and Recognition
The Arizona Colleen and Rose of Tralee Selection Committee would like to thank the following for their generous donations to the raffle and silent auction:
Anne Odenwald
ASU Gammage - M&I Bank Broadway Across America series
One pair of tickets to the following: RENT (March 17), STOMP (May 5), CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG (June 16)
Cherry The Salon – Gift Certificate
Henry Yee - 6102 N 16th St #5, Phoenix, AZ 85016 (602) 285-9900
Cinealta Press – (2) Autographed Copies of The Ghillie Girls: Irish Dance Pals
Heidi Will – www.irishdancepals.com
Coco’s Restaurant – Gift Certificate
Carl McClure - 4700 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 (480) 947-5554
Continental Golf Club – Round of Golf for 4
Rich Strozewski - 7920 E Osborn Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 (480) 941-1585
Desert Shamrock – Books
Julie O’Mahar - 5025 N Central Ave, Ste 600, Phoenix, AZ 85012 (602) 449-1966
Diageo-Guinness USA – Guinness, Harp and Smithwick’s
The Dubliner - T-Shirts
Pat Leavy – 3841 E Thunderbird Ste. 111, Phoenix, Arizona 85032 (602) 867-0984
Fibber Magee’s – Gift Cards – (2)
Marc Acuna - 1989 W Elliot Rd, Chandler, AZ 85224 (480) 722-9434
The Good Egg – Gift Certificate
Mike Caliendo - 1939 S Val Vista Dr, Mesa, AZ 85204 (480) 633-3352
H.B. Hanratty’s Pub - Gift Basket
537 E Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ 85012-1615 (866) 621-6902
Irish Cultural Center – (2) Celtic Concert Series CD, Academy Class, (2) Winter Solstice Tickets, (2) First Friday Dinner, Piece of China
Irish Cultural Center Gift Shop – Poster of Ireland
John Corcoran – Gift basket of wine and coffee
Lis Doon Varna
16100 N Arrowhead Fountain Center Drive, Peoria, AZ 85382 (623) 979-0730
Mary Maguire – (2) Mary Maguire CD
Mary Moriarty – Basket of Cheer
Mimi’s Café – Gift Certificate
Jeff Evans & Jennifer Reno - 1250 S Alma School Rd, Mesa, AZ 85210 (480) 833-4646
Murphy’s Law Irish Pub – T-Shirt
Matt Schaper – 58 S San Marcos Place, Chandler, AZ 85225 (480) 812-1588
O’Donoghue’s Irish Restaurant and Pub
Marie Vale 20469 N Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85255 (480) 585-6329
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant – Gift Certificates – (6)
Mark Coleman - 3380 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 (480) 874-0212
Painted Mountain Golf Club – Round of Golf for 2 Gift Certificates – (2)
Ric Anderson - 6210 E McKellips Rd, Mesa, AZ 85215 (480) 832-0156
Pat McCrossan – CD
Phoenix City Grill – Gift Card
Sheldon Knapp - 5816 N 16th Street, Phoenix, AZ 86016 (602) 266-3001
R.T. O’Sullivans – Gift Card
Raymond O’Sullivan, Owner - 1010 W Sern Ave, Mesa, AZ 85210 (480) 844-1290
6646 E Superstition Springs Boulevard, Mesa, AZ 85206 (480) 396-9933
5830 W Bell Rd, Glendale, AZ, 85308 (602) 938-5300
Red Lobster – Gift Coupons – (6)
Claudia Hernandez - 3360 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 (480) 675-9733
Romano’s Macaroni Grill – Gift Certificates – (8)
Chris Knox - 7245 E Gold Dust, Scottsdale, AZ 85258 (480) 596-6676
Rosie McCaffrey’s Irish Pub
Seamus McCaffrey – 906 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85014 (602) 241-1916
Rula Bula – Gift Certificate
Kevin Metz - 401 S Mill Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 929-9500
Seamus McCaffrey’s Irish Pub
Frank Murray – 18 W Monroe, Phoenix, AZ 85003 (602) 253-6081
Skeptical Chymist – Gift Card
David Maxwell - 15688 N Pima Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260 (480) 609-8677
Sweet Tomatoes – Gift Certificates – (2)
Katherine Soja & Shannon Stephens - 1410 E Sern Ave, Tempe, AZ 85282 (480) 831-1600
Texas Roadhouse – Gift Certificates – (2)
Dan Davis - 1605 S Stapley Dr, Mesa, AZ 85204 (480) 539-0240
Tim Finnegan’s Irish Pub – Gift Card
9201 N 29th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85051 (602) 997-2323
Credits
Irish Gentlemen Escorts
Trevor Grainger, 2002 Rose of Tralee Escort for WDC Rose and future wife, Joy Peck
Erik Dominguez , Coach, 5-time AZ State Champion Speech & Debate Team, Top 10 Nationally; and Pastor, Praxis Church, Tempe
Staff Sergeant Christopher Cruse (The United States Army)
John Challoner (Honeywell)
James McGovern (Intel) – Phoenix Gaels (www.phoenixgaels.com)
Colleen Selection Photography
Audra Little (www.audralittlephotography.com)
Joy Grainger
Graphic Design
Gaelan O’Ryan at Orion Mediaworks
gaelan@mediawerx.us • (602) 595-6808 • www.mediawerx.us
Website
Daren Wood at D&L Design Inc. (602-373-1027 • www.dandldesigninc.com)
Ryan Adney
