Memorial stone dedication for the Arsenal Memorial in Congressional Cemetery in Washington, DC by AOH / LAOH with National Historian Mike McCormack and Sons of the Civil War representative Steve Hammond. Photo and Video by Keith Carney … [Read more...] about Arsenal Dedication Video
Archives for March 2013
AOH Protests Spencer's
by Neil Cosgrove New York News | NYC Breaking News I regret to say that once again our proud and noble heritage is under attack by the forces of ignorance, prejudice and corporations that will peddle anything for a dollar. Once again Spencer’s, Urban Outfitters and Wal-Mart are selling shirts and novelties that seem to have sprung from the 19th Century pen of bigoted nativist cartoonist Thomas Nast. Among some of the items on offer this year: A hat with “Irish Girl Wasted” (Spencer’s) A green shamrock emblazoned shirt with “Everyone Loves a Drunk Slut” (Spencer’s) A shirt with … [Read more...] about AOH Protests Spencer's
Irish Way Study Abroad Program
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! The AOH National Board offers several scholarship opportunities for the children and grandchildren of its members. We ask that you please share this information on our scholarship programs with your membership at your next meeting or in your next newsletter or communication. Please also feel free to make copies of this letter and distribute it to your membership. Many thanks in advance for your assistance and cooperation with this request and endeavor. If you are no longer President, please pass this letter onto your successor. The Irish Way High School … [Read more...] about Irish Way Study Abroad Program
AOH Immigration Reform
On Sunday, March 3, 2013 Bronx County Division 5 Woodlawn, honored Retired Judge John P. Collins, Bronx Division 3 President Bob Nolan and my wife, Siobhan Dennehy, AOH JFK Medal awardee & Executive Director Emerald Isle Immigration Center. Division 5, a newly reorganized Division has a long history of leadership on Immigration reform and leadership. Along with his fellow honorees Judge Collins spoke to a capacity audience of clergy leaders, NYC elected officials, United Irish County Assn and AOH and LAOH National, State, County leaders. Judge Collins, now retired, is a lifelong Bronx … [Read more...] about AOH Immigration Reform
Forty Years Ago
Today, when we hear of the intransigence of some extremists in Northern Ireland, it may help to look at where we were just 40 years ago this month and realize how far we’ve come. Back in 1973, the Nationalist command structure in Belfast was losing the support of people once sympathetic to their cause. It was as a result of the slanted coverage distributed by the British-controlled press to the media around the world. Even the people in the Republic to the south were being insulated from the true story and, as a result, had lost much of their enthusiasm for the cause. Reports of IRA … [Read more...] about Forty Years Ago
Presidential Proclamation — Irish-American Heritage Month, 2013
IRISH-AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH, 2013 - - - - - - - BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION For more than two centuries, America has been made and remade by striving, hopeful immigrants looking for a chance to pursue their dreams. Millions among them were born in Ireland, separated from our shores but united by their belief in a better day. This month, we celebrate the Irish-American journey, and we reflect on the ways a nation so small has inspired so much in another. Generations of Irish left the land of their forebears to cast their fortunes with a young Republic. … [Read more...] about Presidential Proclamation — Irish-American Heritage Month, 2013