Representing Ireland and the future of Irish baseball. Opening Day: A Time for Hope — and a Call to Action Two of the greatest words in the English language are “Opening Day.” It symbolizes hope and anticipation for baseball fans everywhere—the start of a new season filled with possibility. Opening Day embodies optimism, unity, and the excitement of potential success. It inspires fans to believe that this is the year their team can win it all. Yes… even I, as a Mets fan, still have hope. AOH National President Sean Pender proudly supports the Irish American Baseball … [Read more...] about Put Me in, Coach: An AOH Call to Support Irish Baseball
2026 St Patrick’s Day message from AOH National PresidentSean Pender
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! I extend my warmest wishes to everyone as we celebrate this special day. St. Patrick's Day is not only a time to honor Ireland's patron saint but also to celebrate Irish heritage and culture. I hope your day is filled with joy, friendship, and a sense of unity. Whether you enjoy a parade, share stories with loved ones, or participate in traditional Irish festivities, I wish you a fantastic time. Here's to our shared traditions, and may the luck of the Irish be with you today and always! It’s important to remember and honor the sacrifices of brave Irish men and … [Read more...] about 2026 St Patrick’s Day message from AOH National PresidentSean Pender
National President Sean Pender Report – May 2025
At the Rockland County, NY, book signing, Hibernian leader Brian McCabe, Lost Gaels author Peadar Thompson, and President Sean Pender. In the first quarter of 2025, our organization successfully engaged in a series of major events that significantly enhanced our visibility and strengthened our partnerships. We used this time to continue to develop relationships and sponsorships with many other Irish organizations and position the AOH as the premier Irish organization in the U.S. and the voice of Irish America. While consistently promoting the positions that we consider important. Notable … [Read more...] about National President Sean Pender Report – May 2025
National President’s Report – Jan/Feb/March 2025
May 2025 be a year of health, hope and happiness for all our members and their families. Each new year presents both opportunities and challenges for individuals and organizations. The year 2025 promises to be an exciting period for members of the AOH. We are pleased to announce that we will be sending our third class of St. Patrick’s Centre ambassadors to Ireland in June; further details will be provided in this Digest. We aim to implement a new roster and application system by the second quarter. The initial phase of the project will enhance our technological capabilities, facilitating … [Read more...] about National President’s Report – Jan/Feb/March 2025