This is the 2024 Colleen Application.  This application will be inactive on January 5th, 2024. 

A 250-word essay based on this question, "What does your family's Irish Traditions mean to you?", is due the day of the tea. 
All applicants are required to attend the Annual Colleen Tea on January 14, 2024 at 10:00 am.  Location to be determined.

The Colleen Contest is planned for January 27, 2024 at West Springfield Middle School, whereas 5 girls will be selected as finalists. 

The selection of the Colleen will be made on February 3rd, 2024 of the Ceade/Awards Night at the Storrowton Carriage House. 

Thank you for your interest and best of luck.

 

Eligibility: The Colleen should be of Irish ancestry and a resident of the City (Town) of West Springfield
and be between the ages of 17 and 22 by March 17, 2024. She should be single, never been married and
has no child.

Prizes:
Colleen:
• $1,000 Scholarship
• Tiara
• Gift Certificate to Local Business
• Irish Knit Sweater
• Invitations to local St. Patrick’s Events
• A Ride on our float in the Holyoke St. Patrick’s Day Parade
 

Court:
• $500 Scholarship
• Gift Certificate to Local Business
• Irish Knit Sweater
• Invitations to local St. Patrick’s Events
• A Ride on our float in the Holyoke St. Patrick’s Day Parade