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Interim Meeting of the AOH National Board                           National President’s Testimonial Dinner                                                   Conferral of The Sean MacBride Humanitarian Award   FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4TH      SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5TH See Below for Room and Function Reservations     FRIDAY:         Crowne Plaza Hotel 7 PM Welcome-“An Evening of Irish Entertainment and Hibernian Fellowship” One Hour Open Bar-Entertainment-Cash Bar   SATURDAY:  Crowne Plaza Hotel 9:30 AM          National Board Meeting 5 PM               Mass 6-7 PM            … [Read more...] about President's Testimonial Dinner

Spring is the season of newness of growth, and of opportunity. Just as the lawns, trees and shrubs around us seem to take on new life, so, too, with each of us and with the AOH itself. In terms of growth, you should be aware that there are Hibernians in the State of Iowa, and they are increasing! Although it was February and we felt as though we were flying over the Polar Ice Cap, Danny O’Connell, our National Treasurer, and Patrick Sturdy, our National Legal Counsel, accompanied me to Dubuque to initiate new members, install a new division, and install a new county board. While the … [Read more...] about President's Message

May 5th is the 32nd anniversary of the death of Bobby Sands in the H Blocks of Long Kesh Prison – AKA The University of Freedom. I recently returned from a trip to Belfast and Derry. I was there with a group of friends that are part of the FFAI - Freedom For All Ireland. On Good Friday we participated in a conference commemorating the 15th Anniversary of the signing of the Good Friday Agreement that brought the end to the Troubles and peace to Northern Ireland. After the conference, we participated in the stations of the cross in Down Patrick. They were officiated by Father Sean Rogan who is … [Read more...] about Bobby Sands 32nd Anniversary

Date/Time: Thursday, May 23, 2013 6:00PM to 9:00PM Place: Cooper Union Great Hall/ The Foundation Building Seven E 7th St between 3rd and 4th ave New York, NY (View Map) Admission: ADMISSION IS FREE, but seating is limited Tickets will be required for seat reservations Click Here To Reserve Your Tickets Download Event Flyer (pdf) Share This Event … [Read more...] about Good Friday Agreement 15th Anniversary Symposium

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

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

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

From President Brendan Moore: The expression "Out of sight, out of mind" is often, but not always true. It is certainly not true in the case of the AOH's association with Bishop Dorsey. Many of us recall the fact that he served two terms as AOH National Chaplain during the "Gilligan Years." His selection was a brilliant choice on the part of Tom Gilligan. Bishop Dorsey brought not only a quiet eloquence to his role, but gifts of sincerity, piety, and intellect as well. During those four years as National Chaplain, his commitment to our Order never wavered, despite the fact that his … [Read more...] about The Passing of Bishop Norbert Dorsey

Through the efforts of Brother Brian Burke of Commodore John Barry Division 2 in Syracuse, NY, the AOH has been able to partner with the Avis/Budget Group to offer our members discounts on car rentals. The discounts are available nationwide, 24/7, at all Avis and/or Budget locations. On average, the discounts will run between 10 to 20 percent, and will vary with location and season. For Avis use code # AWD = X265800 and for Budget use code # BCD = A766200. Happy traveling. … [Read more...] about AOH Car Rental Discount

2013 State Conventions will take place at various times between May and October. This list is constantly updated, so please check with the local committees before attending a convention. All conventions are open to Hibernians in good standing. Please Click Here to Download the 2013 State Convention List … [Read more...] about 2013 State Convention List

NY, NY & Wash. D. C. Feb. 10th  The leaders of the most active Irish-American groups in the U. S. renewed their attack on  Britain's subpoena of records from the Irish archives of Boston College.  The two year battle has involved a challenge  by the Belfast Project researchers Ed Moloney & Anthony McIntyre to the misuse of the U. S.-U. K. Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) and    20 Members of Congress who not only share their concern but question  Britain's commitment to the Irish peace process.  The confirmation of Senator John Kerry as Secretary of State and the elevation of … [Read more...] about AOH, IAUC & Brehon Appeal to Kerry and Menendez

By the time you receive this edition of the Hibernian Digest we will be well into 2013, but I still want to wish you a Happy and Healthy New Year on behalf of your National Board. As 2012 drew to a close, much of the focus was on Northern Ireland issues. While Britain’s Da Silva Report into the decades-ago assassination of attorney Patrick Finucane clearly pointed to security forces colluding with loyalist paramilitaries, there was an obvious attempt to avoid any hint that such collusion had been sanctioned by the higher/ highest reaches of the British government. In addition, the AOH … [Read more...] about President's Message: "On Moving Forward"

The Lenten Season is upon us. It is a good time to be reminded that we as an organization must be Christ-bearers or intercessors for Him. Eight-year-old Jimmy was acting up. He refused to do what he was told to do, and did about everything he was told not to do. In desperation his father finally sent him off to bed before the dessert was served. Just then a neighbor dropped in. He always liked Jimmy, and after a while he asked the parents if he could talk to the boy. With a prayer in his heart he reminded the lad that his disobedience displeased his parents and made them sad. Especially it … [Read more...] about National Chaplain's Message

by Ed Wallace, PNP In the Penal Days, our ancestors stood guard to protect the Roman Catholic clergy as they celebrated the holy sacrifice of the Mass for the disenfranchised Irish. In the days of Nativist Bigotry, our immigrant forebears stood guard around Catholic churches to safeguard our clergy from the anti-Catholic Know Nothings. As they were needed then, we are needed now! Today, violence has diminished, but the need to protect our clerical tradition is just as great, if not greater. This time the enemy is economic. The number of applicants to the religious life is decreasing each … [Read more...] about One of the Best Hibernian Traditions