Community

The Kellegher Family have been pillars of the East Durham community throughout the years. 

Our community involvement began in 1938 when Patrick Kellegher, his wife Winifred and their five children became active in such organizations as the Knights of Columbus, the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign War, the East Durham Volunteer Fire Company, 200 Clubs and the Volunteer Ambulance Squad.

They made the facilities of the Shamrock House available to community groups at no expense.  In later years the Kellegher children, now third generation,  continued to be involved in all the afore mentioned organizations, as well as the local school district, the church and the various county business organizations.

Irish Riders

One of the many organizations that return to the
Shamrock House year after year.
 

A Bit About Our Community

EAST DURHAM….

Countryside resembling the green hills of Ireland has earned East Durham the nickname “The Emerald Isle of the Catskills”.  A popular vacation spot for over 60 years, East Durham was designated as the site of the New York State Museum of American Irish History by the New York State Legislature.

The East Durham Irish Culture and Sports Center is located a very short walk away from the Shamrock House.

The Center is the site of the Museum, Festival Field, Irish Football Field, the John E. Lawe Memorial and, very special to us, the Patrick Kellegher Memorial Little League Field.

HELPFUL HINT: An ATM Machine is available close by at Lawyer's General Store.

AROUND TOWN…

Irish Cultural & Sports Center – The Zoom Flume Water Park – The Supersonic Speedway – 5 State Lookout – Durham Center Museum – Horseback Riding – Irish Import Shops – Fishing – Hunting – Durham Valley National Historic Landmark – National Shrine to Our Lady of Knock – Auctions.

HELPFUL HINT: Gas stations are positioned just a few miles away both north and south of the Shamrock House.  "24 HR" gas is available by credit card.

IN GREENE COUNTY…

Golf – Bass Tournaments – Hunter Mt./ Ski Windham/ Cortina Valley Skiing – Catskill Forest Preserve – Hiking – Mountain Trial Biking – North Lake/ South Lake State Park – Boating – Scenic Plane Rides – Farm Stands – “Pick Your Own” Farms – Art Galleries – Thomas Cole House – Bronck Museum – Pratt Museum – Leeds Irish Festival – Coxsackie Riverside Festival – Athens Street Festival – Catskill Game Farm – Flea Markets – Drive-In Movies – Hunter Festival and Sky Ride.

HELPFUL HINT: Supermarkets, Laundromats and Car Washes are available close by.

LESS THAN AN HOUR AWAY…

 New York Giants Training Camp – Woodstock – Howe Caverns – New York State Capitol and Empire State Plaza – Firemen’s Museum – Iroquois Indian Museum – Olana State Historic Site – Van Buren National Historic Site – Pepsi Arena – Palace/Proctor’s/Mac Hayden Theaters – Hudson River Cruises – Esopus River Rafting – Franklin Delano Roosevelt Home, Museum and Library – Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site – Vanderbilt Mansion – Mills Mansion – Opus 40 – Historic Kingston – New York State Museum – Schuyler Mansion – Secret Cavern- Old Stone Fort – Crossgate Mall – Gilboa Dam & Minekill Park – Albany Airport.

A LITTLE OVER AN HOUR…

Saratoga – Cooperstown – West Point and much more!

The Shamrock House is a Proud Sponsor of Project Children