Miss Shamrock

Each year, the St. Patrick’s Association invites Irish women 21 and over to join the sisterhood of Shamrock Princesses and run to be Miss Shamrock, our Queen of Green and our annual Association representative. Miss Shamrock is an ambassador and representative of St. Paul’s Irish community and culture. She is someone who is excited to experience all that it means to be Irish and shares it with those around her. 

  • For six weeks leading up to St. Patrick’s Day, the Shamrock Princesses fundraise, sell commemorative buttons, volunteer in the community, and spread Irish cheer throughout the Twin Cities, all while promoting our mission! The Association votes and chooses our Miss Shamrock from this pool of princesses based on various criteria. The princesses and Miss Shamrock spend the remainder of the year visiting area parades and festivals promoting our parade, and inspiring Irish women and future Shamrock Princesses to give back to their community and celebrate their heritage. 

2024 Miss Shamrock:
Erin Schultz

Erin Schultz is from Le Sueur, MN. She is an Undergrad student at the University of Minnesota, studying Business and Marketing, and minoring in History. Erin is also one of the head lifeguards at the UMN RecWell. She is a part of the Women in Business Club on campus and volunteers at People Serving People in downtown Minneapolis. When she’s not in class or working, you can find her enjoying baking, thrifting, being outdoors when the weather is nice, and spending time with the people close to her.

Get To Know Miss Shamrock - Q&A

What is the most memorable vacation that you have taken?
My study abroad trip to Ireland this past fall changed my life. I grew as an individual and gained so many new perspectives as well as made memories to last me a lifetime.

If you woke up tomorrow and gained 1 ability or quality what would you want it to be?
I’d want the ability to spew hot coffee out of my finger because then I wouldn’t need to brew another cup. I could just stick my finger in there and boom, coffee in a cup.

If you could be in the movie of your choice, what movie would you choose and which character would you be?
I’d want to be in Mamma Mia and play Rosie. I feel as if I already display Rosie qualities so it wouldn’t be too difficult to play her character. Also, who wouldn’t want to run through Greece singing ABBA while being besties with Meryl Streep.

What’s a favorite family memory that has stuck with you?
My favorite family memory took place last summer. We were driving around the lake on a boat while listening to music and looking at lake houses. There was a beautiful sunset in the back. It’s just those little moments that I cherish.

What is the best piece of advice that you have ever been given?
Live in the moment. We all look forward to what’s coming ahead instead of being present where we are. That’s helped me see the smaller more beautiful moments in life.