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Chris Cooke

Green Carnation for Saint Patrick’s Day

March 13, 2023 By Chris Cooke

This past weekend members of the St Charles Missouri AOH collected donations for the St Vincent de Paul Society and gave those donating a green silk carnation. The members have been doing this now for 15 years on the Sunday before Saint Patrick’s Day at local parishes throughout the region. Pictured left to right Mike Tobin, Leo Tevlin and Rocky Reitmeyer at All Saints Church, StPeters, Missouri … [Read more...] about Green Carnation for Saint Patrick’s Day

August-September, 2022 – VA Mission Act and the Asset & Infrastructure Review Commission

February 6, 2023 By Chris Cooke

Brothers, what a tremendous experience at the 2022 AOH National Convention in Pittsburgh this past July! The work of the Host Committee was first-rate, and I am appreciative for the opportunity to renew the bonds of fellowship with my Brother Hibernians, especially my fellow veterans, from across the nation. It was a particular honor to meet the John F. Kennedy Award recipient, Rocky Bleier, an Army veteran of the Vietnam War, as well as his teammate and Marine Corps veteran John Banaszak.The Convention also afforded me the opportunity to meet Romel Nicholas of the National Flag Foundation, … [Read more...] about August-September, 2022 – VA Mission Act and the Asset & Infrastructure Review Commission

Hibernian 101 – Veterans Affairs Chairman

February 6, 2023 By Chris Cooke

National Constitution VETERANS AFFAIRS CHAIRMAN: Section 22. Shall: Serve to provide information and advice for members of the Order who currently serve, or who have served, in the United States military. The chairman shall focus primarily in areas pertaining to Veteran's benefits, advocacy, and the development and maintenance of a historical record of Hibernians that have served. The individual appointed to this position shall be an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Armed Forces or an active duty member of the United States Armed Forces Provide Information & … [Read more...] about Hibernian 101 – Veterans Affairs Chairman

November, 2023

February 6, 2023 By Chris Cooke

ISLE OF ERIN (PA) MDTat ALLENTOWN, PA DESALES UNIVERSITYALLENTOWN, PA Host: Tir na Og Lehigh County Division 1 Contact: Ken Walsh … [Read more...] about November, 2023

Saturday, September 16th, 2023

February 6, 2023 By Chris Cooke

COPPER KINGS (MT) MDTat ANACONDA, MT ANACONDA AOH CLUBHOUSE321-323 Commercial Street Anaconda, MT 59711 Host: Montana State Board Contact: Bobby Mehrens … [Read more...] about Saturday, September 16th, 2023

Saturday, April 15th, 2023

February 6, 2023 By Chris Cooke

ISLE OF ERIN (PA) MDTat BRIDGEPORT, PA UPPER MERION VENTURA ACADEMY SCHOOL633 East 4th Street, Bridgeport, PA 19405 Host: Notre Dame Montgomery Co. Division 1 Contact: Jack Schneider <jack1515@aol.com> 215-361-3327 … [Read more...] about Saturday, April 15th, 2023

April, 2023

February 6, 2023 By Chris Cooke

COPPER KINGS (MT) MDTat MONTANA TBDMONTANA Contact: Bobby Mehrens … [Read more...] about April, 2023

Saturday, February 11th, 2023

February 5, 2023 By Chris Cooke

SONS OF MILESIUS (OH)at COLUMBUS, OH TARA HALL274 Innis Avenue, Columbus, OH 43207 Contact: Pat Visel … [Read more...] about Saturday, February 11th, 2023

Saturday, January 28th, 2023

February 5, 2023 By Chris Cooke

ST. MARY OF SORROWS PARISH CENTERat Fairfax, VA ST. MARY OF SORROWS PARISH CENTER5222 Sideburn Road, Fairfax, VA 22032Hosted by: Virginia State Board Contact: Brian Kiernan … [Read more...] about Saturday, January 28th, 2023

AOH Hartford Holds Christmas Toy/Gift Card Drive

December 12, 2022 By Chris Cooke

AOH Hartford Brothers John Gallivan, Jim Mulcahy, Mike Enright, Tom Breen, Rick Doran and Kevin Morton join Millie Ramos of Saint Augustine Parish. Hartford Division 2 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians held a successful Christmas Toy/Gift Card Drive on Saturday, December 10, 2022. Four carloads of toys were collected in addition to over $500 worth of gift cards. The collection took place at Christ the King Church in Wethersfield and benefitted The Helping Hands Project at Saint Augustine Parish in the south end of Hartford. The drive marked the third-consecutive holiday season that … [Read more...] about AOH Hartford Holds Christmas Toy/Gift Card Drive

Father Flanagan Division in Omaha – Annual Christmas party at the Madonna School

December 11, 2022 By Chris Cooke

On Friday December 9th the Father Flanagan Division in Omaha, Nebraska held the annual Christmas party at the Madonna School.  The Hibernians and the Madonna School have a long tradition dating back to the '60s.  "Madonna is an education organization founded on the Christian principles of the value, worth and dignity of every individual as created by God. Our mission is to serve students and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, so they may become as successful and independent as possible." The Division supplied pizza, snacks, and drinks for 120 students, … [Read more...] about Father Flanagan Division in Omaha – Annual Christmas party at the Madonna School

IOWA – Dubuque Co. #1 Supports Local School and Installs new Chaplain

December 10, 2022 By Chris Cooke

Dubuque Co. #1 held their Annual Christmas Party on the 4th of December in Dyersville, Iowa.Prior to the Christmas Party the Division Initiated and Installed Rev. Christopher Podhajsky (Pastorof St. Francis Xavier Basilica and the Spires of Faith Parishes) as the new Division Chaplain. TheDivision former Chaplain, Rev. Dennis J. Quint moved to the Cathedral of St. Raphael, joinedDubuque Co. #2 and remains the AOH Iowa Board Chaplain. During the short meeting thatfollowed the Installation, the Division provided a check for $1,500 to help with many projects atBeckman Catholic High School. To … [Read more...] about IOWA – Dubuque Co. #1 Supports Local School and Installs new Chaplain

AOH Hartford Holds Fall Pig Roast

October 3, 2022 By Chris Cooke

Hartford Division 2 has had a busy fall with the highlight coming on September 25 with a pig roast at the Irish-American Home Society in Glastonbury, which was attended by over 60 people. Funds raised from the event benefited the fight against hunger in the Hartford area and the annual Greater Hartford Saint Patrick’s Day Parade. Hartford Division 2 continues to hold monthly food drives to benefit the pantry at Saint Augustine Church in the South End of Hartford and has been doing so since May 2020. In addition, the Division has provided over 100 loaves of bread to the shelter at St. … [Read more...] about AOH Hartford Holds Fall Pig Roast

Mass Rock Dedicated at Historic Clarke Memorial Homesite

September 25, 2022 By Chris Cooke

MANORVILLE, N.Y. – On Sunday, September 18th, the Suffolk County Boards of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, and the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians dedicated a historic Irish Mass Rock on the grounds of the Tom and Kathleen Clarke Memorial in recognition of their commitment to Irish independence. In 1987 A team of dedicated Ancient Order of Hibernians in America from the men’s ladies Suffolk County Boards embarked on a mission to uncover proof that Irish patriots Thomas and Kathleen Clarke owned a 60-acre farm in Manorville, New York. After many long hours, an arduous and diligent … [Read more...] about Mass Rock Dedicated at Historic Clarke Memorial Homesite

Emmet Statue Commemoration

September 20, 2022 By Chris Cooke

Held annually by the Irish American Unity Conference, Peter Kissell organized an annual commemoration of Robert Emmet, with DC AOH in support, at the Robert Emmet Statue that sits near the residence of the Irish Ambassador in Washington D.C.  Robert Emmet was an Irish Freedom fighter, who was unsuccessful with overthrowing the British Crown, and was executed by the British at the age of 25 in the year of 1803.  It was a beautiful day to join the DC AOH, and LAOH, and to meet and hear from the new Irish Ambassador, Geraldine Byrne Nason.  Emmet's patriotism and … [Read more...] about Emmet Statue Commemoration

Irish Road Bowling Tournament (Hartford Division 2)

July 24, 2022 By Chris Cooke

The Jamie Forzono Championship Trophy was presented by Hartford Brothers Kevin Morton (far left) and Tim Tully (far right) to Brothers Jeff Toohil, Tom Giblin, Chip Jarry and John Elie of Worcester (Mass.) AOH. The Ancient Order of Hibernians Hartford Division 2 held its annual Irish Road Bowling Tournament on Saturday, July 16. The event was held at Riverside Park along the Connecticut River in Hartford. Approximately 30 teams took part in the event, which raised funds to fight hunger in the Hartford area. The championship trophy was named for Jamie Forzono, a former AOH Hartford president … [Read more...] about Irish Road Bowling Tournament (Hartford Division 2)

The AOH Helps Americans to Retire in Ireland

July 16, 2022 By Chris Cooke

The AOH is working with the government on behalf of Irish America to implement a new scheme to allow Americans to retire in Ireland. Tánaiste of Ireland Leo Varadkar Addressed the members of the AOH and LAOH at their joint AOH/LAOH National Convention to tell Ancient Order of Hibernians measures would help make case for US immigration reform to benefit Irish people Read More in the Irish Times https://youtu.be/DIkXBaMhcsI https://youtu.be/sPJSCHqzg0M … [Read more...] about The AOH Helps Americans to Retire in Ireland

AOH Nashville Meets with Irish Ambassador to the United States

June 21, 2022 By Chris Cooke

On May 25, 2022, the Nashville Ancient Order of Hibernians were honored to attend and participate in a Nashville Irish networking event.  Special guest Daniel Mulhall, the Irish Ambassador to the United States, is shown here receiving an Associate Membership plaque from members of our Sons of Erin Division. The event was coordinated in large part by local AOH member Conor Doolan and Ms. Caoimhe Ní Chonchúir, the Irish Consul General for the Southeastern U.S. in Atlanta. … [Read more...] about AOH Nashville Meets with Irish Ambassador to the United States

Joint Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement

June 16, 2022 By Chris Cooke

The AOH was pleased to organize a meeting with Senator Schumer and Mark Thompson CEO of Relatives for Justice today in the US Capital Building. Special guests Fergus O’Dowd TD and John Finucane MP joined us to demonstrate the opposition to the British Amnesty Bill. … [Read more...] about Joint Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement

AOH Suffolk County Board – Remembering Thomas & Kathleen Daly Clarke

May 19, 2022 By Chris Cooke

On Sunday April 24th, AOH Suffolk County Board held their annual remembrance and wreath laying at the site of the farmland purchased in 1906 by Thomas & Kathleen Daly Clarke.  The event held annually in Manorville, Long Island, NY was attended by AOH & LAOH members from Suffolk County, NY including Suffolk County Presidents Bill Gorham and Sue O’Neill.  NYS Past President Vic Vogel was in attendance as well as Past Suffolk County Presidents, current Suffolk County officers and Suffolk County Division Presidents and members. New to the Clarke site was the newly installed … [Read more...] about AOH Suffolk County Board – Remembering Thomas & Kathleen Daly Clarke

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