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We are celebrating our 50th Anniversary in 2008. We would love to have all the past Maid’s join us on February 23rd for our 50th Maid of Erin Pageant. If you are a Maid or you know a Maid, please contact Anne Poppe @ 586-790-2566 or Sue Rennie @ 734-285-5321. We would love to have you come to help us celebrate this special night.

2008 - 50th ANNUAL MAID OF ERIN PAGEANT
Maid of Erin Pageant
At the Gaelic League, 2068 Michigan Avenue, Detroit
(Located 4 blocks west of old Tiger Stadium)
Tickets Available at Door: $5.00

CONTACTS
Anne Poppe (586) 790-2566
Susan Rennie (734) 285-5321

ENTRY FORM
entry_maid_of_erin_2008.pdf

MAIL ENTRIES TO:
Maid of Erin
24385 Donaldson
Harrison Twp., MI
48045-6408

Please mail entry forms as soon as possible since we have a deadline and will allow only twenty contestants.

See past years Maid of Erin and Courts:
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The Maid of Erin Pageant is sponsored by the United Irish Societies.

The young women of the Maid of Erin Court appear at different United Irish Society functions around town during the year. Most functions are during the St. Patrick's Day celebration week, but there are a few additional during the year.

  • Mass at St. Pat's on Parade Day
  • The Parade Fundraiser
  • Grand Marshall Brunch
  • Painting of the Shamrocks
  • The WJR Radio show on St. Patrick's Day
  • Mass at Holy Trinity on St. Patrick's Day
  • The Souper Bowl for the Capuchin Kitchen
  • Anniversary Mass at Holy Redeemer

The Queen receives a cash prize of $700 and each girl on the Court receives $300.

CONTEST QUALIFICATIONS

  • You must be or Irish Descent
  • Between 17 and 24 years of age.
  • You must be single and never have been married, nor had children.
  • Appropriate dress will be announced.
  • You must submit a photograph with the official entry form.
  • The official biographical form must be completed as a part of the official entry form. (entry_maid-of-erin.doc(60k)
  • Be prepared with a 3 minute display of talent.
  • You must submit a $20.00 entry fee.

CONTEST JUDGING

DATE: February 24, 2007
PLACE: Irish American Club/Gaelic League, 2068 Michigan Avenue, Detroit Michigan
METHOD OF SELECTION: Poise, appearance, speaking ability and knowledge of Irish culture.

REHEARSAL DATES

  • February 11th and 18th 2007 at 3:00 p.m. at the Gaelic League
Last Updated: 26-Sep-2007

United Irish Societies  •   St. Patrick's Parade  •   Grand Marshals  •    Maid of Erin Pageant  •   Modern Journeys: The Irish In Detroit  •   UIS Irish Plaza
United Irish Societies Detroit

St. Patrick's Parade Office • 2068 Michigan Ave • Detroit, MI 48216 • 313-963-5745

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