Archive for County News
Merry Christmas
The Nassau County Board of the AOH would like to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Nollaig Shona Duit Deacon Tom Costello – Chaplain Michael Byrne – President Sean O’Rourke – Vice President Timothy Myles – Recording Secretary William McGough – Financial Secretary John M. Ryan – [...]
Bristol and Mexico Memorial
On November 19th, Nassau County AOH was at the ceremony to remember the Irish immigrants who died in the Bristol and Mexico, both of which sank in 1836 and 1837. The emigrants are buried in a mass grave in Lynbrook. The memorial service took place at the corner of Merrick Rd and Ocean Ave in [...]
Nassau County’s Tom Lilly Named National Life Member
Division 8′s Tom Lilly has been named National Life Member of the AOH National Board. Thomas J. Lilly joined Division 8 back in 1968 and became a full member in 1971. He served as a three time President of the Division, worked on the Pro-Life and Freedom for All Ireland Committees in Nassau County and [...]
The 39th Annual Nassau County Ancient Order of Hibernians Irish Feis and Festival
Rockville Centre, NY – August 17, 2011 – The 39th Annual Nassau County Irish Feis and Festival will be held on Sunday, September 18, 2011 at Molloy College in Rockville Centre, NY. The Feis (pronounced Fesh – an Irish word for dancing competition) and Festival will include a lineup of competitive events, including dancing competitions [...]
Nassau County Garners Four State Officers
Nassau County came home from Pearl River with a number of elections and appointments for the 2011-2013 term. Jim Burke of Division 15 was successful in his bid for Vice President, while Division 8’s John O’Connell was elected District 6 Director. O’Connell was also named National Editor of the Hibernian Digest. And outgoing District 6 [...]
NASSAU COUNTY BOARD CALL TO THE CONVENTION 2011
The biennial convention of the Nassau County Board will be held on Sunday, June 5, 2011. There will be a mass at St. Patrick’s Church, Glen Cove, at 11:45 am followed by the Convention at 1:00 pm at St. Patrick’s Church Hall, Glen St, Glen Cove, NY. The County Convention shall consist of County Officers, [...]
Photos: AOH 175th
NYS Publicity Chair John O’Connell took these shots at the 175th last Saturday.
2011 New York State Convention Information
Dear Fellow Hibernian: The 96th Biennial 2011 AOH/57th Biennial LAOH New York State Convention will be held at the Hilton Pearl River, 500 Veterans Memorial Drive, Pearl River, N.Y. 10965, from Wednesday, July 13 through Sunday, July 17. You can make a reservation with the Hilton Pearl River by calling (845) 735-9000. When making your [...]
Glen Cove Parade A Complete Success
The 2011 Glen Cove St. Patrick’s Day Parade had beautiful weather as the marchers went down Glen Street. The sidewalks were filled four to five deep in Downtown Glen Cove, cheering on Grand Marshal Andy Stafford and his Aides Jim Burke and Carol McTigue. “I am so honored this day,” said Stafford. “I couldn’t imagine [...]
John King Represents Nassau County In New York
County PEC Chairman John King was up there on the reviewing stand representing Nassau County at the 250th New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade. King, a member of Division 7, who also serves as their treasurer, seemed thrilled as the Nassau County Board and divisions marched up Fifth Avenue.