IrishCentral is proud to launch The Shamrock Club, an exclusive club for IrishCentral readers.
For less than $2.50 a month readers will receive exclusive insider Irish information newsletters, a one-year subscription to award winning Irish America magazine, have access to thousands of local dining and shopping discounts offers, get discounts on Irish gifts and travel, and also receive a free ancient Irish Ogham blessing gift.
"This is our next step in creating a distinct Irish experience at IrishCentral,” stated Niall O'Dowd, founder of IrishCentral, and also Irish America magazine and the Irish Voice newspaper.
"We have now surpassed 1.3 million monthly unique users on our site, and we wanted to make the best of Ireland and Irish America available to our readers as an extra special experience.
"At a cost of less than $2.50 a month we believe we are offering value plus a great new Irish experience for tens of thousands of our readers,” added O’Dowd.
“We believe our brand name, value added opportunities, and special offers will create a very positive relationship."
O’Dowd pointed out that IrishCentral has been seeking a way to involve its readers more on the site and to further develop their Irish heritage interest.
"This is only the beginning, a new way to live that Irish experience. We will be offering special trips, discounts, inside information and, of course, our award winning magazine Irish America to all who join the club,” he said.
He stated Irish America magazine is a unique product. "Our January issue, for instance, has an exclusive interview with Daniel Day-Lewis, star of Lincoln," he noted.
"It is the kind of interview and access you will not find anywhere else.”
The free Ogham blessing is in the ancient Irish script used by the Celts with a modern day translation. "It is a beautiful reminder of our history and heritage, and looks incredible when framed," O’Dowd said.
He also pointed out the great value offered by the shopping and dining discounts. There will also be special offers and discounts on trips to Ireland and purchasing Irish goods and services.
“We want to make this worthwhile to have new offers every week for our members." he said. “It is all for less than a Starbucks coffee a month”
A portion of every sign up will go to Barretstown Castle in Ireland and the Hole in the Wall facility there, based on the Paul Newman charity which helps sick kids.
"We look forward to welcoming our new members,” said O'Dowd. “The Shamrock Club is a new way to express your pride in your Irish heritage.”
To sign up go to IrishCentral.com/shamrock-club-benefits.
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Switch to the desktop site to post a comment.warrenpoint00 | Jan 16, 2013, 01:17 PM EST
I can tell wee Willie Hamilton will not be joining the shamrock club.No sir Will would be more at home joining Willie Frazer and his bigoted band of orange members on the Newtonards Rd with their anti Irish message of course.Congratulations on your new Irish venture IC.
jim treacy | Jan 16, 2013, 11:49 AM EST
HOW DO I JOIN WILL YOU TAKE CANADIAN DOLLARS AT PAR OR WILL YOU GIVE US THE PREMIUM ???
bradegg25 | Jan 16, 2013, 11:37 AM EST
This is great! Awesome bargain, not sure how you can do this for only $29, I'm joinging now b4 you figure out you're not charging enough.
Towngate | Jan 16, 2013, 11:24 AM EST
Good luck ti all at IC with this very laudable venture. I hope it succeeds in appealing to the elusive 'Diaspora' One criticism of the membership card would be the top line 'Proud of your Heritage' - it is mis-directed, because if it is a personal posession,it should read "Proud of 'my' Heritage." .. although the sentiment is superfluous,as Membership already declares that! Sláinte!
katieherk | Jan 16, 2013, 09:53 AM EST
Already subscribe to Irish America.... does that give me a major discount?
Will Hamilton | Jan 16, 2013, 09:13 AM EST
Ah bogorrah bejaysus shure dats a greattt eyedeeah all-together is 'tis so it 'tis. Men will get a oul pair of silver buckle shoes and women will get a pair of white knitted knee socks on registration. Annual events will include the oul coffin ship races off Long Island, Redcoat huntin', spud peelin' and Oirish dancing all included in dee oul membership fee..
donal1951 | Jan 16, 2013, 08:30 AM EST
Great idea. I've joined already.
like2tweet | Jan 16, 2013, 08:11 AM EST
Like it!
YellerBelly | Jan 16, 2013, 07:37 AM EST
Wow. This is a great deal! Can't wait to get my mits Olgham.