The Sons of Erin Foundation
Supporting Irish Catholic Community in TN Since 2020
The Sons of Erin Foundation Mission Statement
To raise awareness of Irish culture through education, demonstration, participation, and charitable organizations that advance Irish-Catholic initiatives and Irish American heritage.
Click here to see a recap of the 2026 Grand Marshal Installation Reception with Irish Network Nashville. Sons of Erin was proud to sponsor the sashes for the Grand Marshal and Aides for the Official Nashville St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival in March 2026.
The foundation was proud to partner with AOH Nashville for its 7th Annual St. Patrick Contest with Diocesan Schools across Music City.
Click here to see a video from one of the award ceremonies at Christ the King in March of 2026.
Of six awards given out, three went to Christ the King students in Second and Sixth grade! Thanks to Dave O’Connell for helping with the Award Presentations.
Click here to watch the 6th grade winner of the St. Patrick’s Day Contest presented by Sons of Erin Foundation in 2025!
In September 2024, the Sons of Erin Foundation sponsored a Silent Auction Item for the First Annual Green Tie Gala hosted by the Irish Network Nashville.
We’re proud to support the INN’s work in Middle Tennessee as they provide opportunities for locals to connect, professionally and socially, with the dynamic Irish and Irish-American diaspora with events, membership, and the Official Nashville St Patrick’s Day Parade in which the Ancient Order of Hibernians march annually!
Sons of Erin Foundation, Inc. was inspired in part by the Ancient Order of Hibernians Sons of Erin Division One in Nashville, TN. Learn more about AOH here.
Fiona Prine, originally from Ireland and wife to the late John Prine, joined the Nashville St. Patrick’s Day Parade Day as Grand Marshal for 2025!
Here’s Sons of Erin President, John Shea, with Fiona after the Opening Ceremonies.
We invite you to join the Sons of Erin Foundation as a Donor and the Ancient Order of Hibernians Sons of Erin Division for Brotherhood.
“The Sons of Erin Foundation has already been fortunate to support Catholic educational programming in Middle Tennessee. We’re excited for the future and the impact the foundation will have on so many in the Irish Catholic community.”
INN Parade Day 2026
At the 2026 Official Nashville St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival, many Hibernians joined in on the fun!
Sons of Erin and AOH Nashville marched in the parade for another great year, as well as sponsored the sashes for this year’s Aides and Grand Marshal.
Sons of Erin is proud to be part of a growing Irish Community with an emphasis on Irish Catholic culture, scholarship support, and religious communities.
We’re glad you’re here to learn more!
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Donations to the Sons of Erin Foundation are tax deductible. We invite you to support our mission as we support the Irish cultural and Catholic communities of Tennessee.