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 In 1937, Patrick Kellegher visited his sister, Mary, who along with her
husband George Sullivan, had just purchased the Erin’s Melody Hotel in East
Durham. At that time, Patrick was employed by
 the Long Island Railroad and
had a partnership in a bar named The Three Musketeers. That bar was located
on Cyprus Avenue in Jamaica, Queens, N.Y.
During that visit, on a ride along main street in East Durham, he noticed
that a building called the Central Hotel, was for sale. He was so taken
with the beauty of the area and its likeness to his native County Longford
that he purchased the Central in 1938.
That same year the Central Hotel had its
name
 changed to the now famous Shamrock House. Since then the Shamrock
House has been the landmark in the town of East Durham.
 The Shamrock House has been specializing in
meeting the vacation needs of three generations. Individuals, families and
groups have enjoyed the hospitality and service in the warm friendly
atmosphere provided by the Kellegher Family.
Our commitment to personal service and the needs of our visitors had
never varied. Today, the Kellegher Family devotes the same time and
attention to detail to insure that your stay with us is a memorable one.
Your vacation needs and value for your hard earned money is our primary
concern a nd the reason we are here. When you select the Shamrock House
for the week, a weekend, or a day trip, you can be sure that your every need
will receive top priority. We provide transportation and lunch on all
of our excursions. Group rates are always available and we can offer
you the best and most economical packages, tailored to your specific needs.
 Our management and staff are trained in providing first class comfort,
courtesy and service to every one of our guests. We are attentive to
every detail that goes into making your stay with us “special”.
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