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Our hearts and prayers go out to the victims of Hurricane Sandy up and down the East Coast. Many AOH Brothers and LAOH Sisters from Delaware to New England experienced some sort of power loss or property damage. We hope they will recover quickly. The AOH National Board is examining - through the Hibernian Charity - how best to be of assistance. We will have more information on it within the next week. For now, please say a prayer for those who live in the disaster areas, so the Good Lord will protect those who are without the basic essentials of life and may He guide the rescue to a quick … [Read more...] about Statement From AOH National President Brendan Moore

The Greenhills Hotel in Co. Limerick  is offering a special rate for AOH members. The special AOH guaranteed rate would be €40pps per night Bed/Breakfast, this would include use of our leisure centre and complimentary car parking for the Bus. They will also include a dinner rate of €20 per night if required per person. If a group is large enough they can organize some traditional music at night in the Bar for the group. The Greenhills Hotel can be contacted at: Ennis Road, Caherdavin  Co. Limerick City, Ireland General Manager Daphne Greene Phone: 061 453033 Email: … [Read more...] about AOH Discount in Limerick, Ireland

By Michael McCormack and Ned McGinley More than 2,000 AOH and LAOH delegates, selected by their peers from all over the United States, assembled at Turning Stone Resort and Casino, on land that was once home to the six nations of the Iroquois Federation near Syracuse, New York, to hold the 96th Biennial Convention of their 176-year old Order. On Monday an Opening Mass began the proceedings, as always, with our Irish Catholic Heritage prominently on display celebrated by the Bishop Robert Cunningham. Immediately following the Mass the Icebreaker “Taste of New York” was the opening … [Read more...] about National Convention a Huge Success

The National Board is saddened today with the death of National Rituals and Degrees chairman Patrick Shannon, who passed away this morning about a bout with cancer. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Pat's family and friends in this difficult time. May God rest his soul. Funeral Arrangements are as follows: Boyd-Spencer Funeral Home, Main St, Babylon, NY. 631-669-2400. Hours: Sat+Sun>>2-4:30, 7-9:30. AOH Service>>Sun 8PM. Mass: Monday-St. James Church, Seaford, NY>>10:15 Burial at St. Charles Cemetery … [Read more...] about Remembering Patrick Shannon

Loughrea, Ireland, July 16th 2012 The Ireland Reaching Out programme is stepping up a gear and rolling out into the whole of the Shannon Region in the coming months. Following a successful pilot in East Galway, the Shannon Region will be the first region in Ireland to be mobilized under the initiative. With the support of Shannon Development, Clare County Council and LEADER, there is the potential for over 376 parishes to participate in the programme. In the last two months, Shannon Development has facilitated numerous meetings to put structures in place to enable community … [Read more...] about Ireland XO set to expand in the Shannon Region

Loughrea, Galway, June 27th 2012, Henry Healy, community leader and high profile cousin of the current US President Barack Obama has joined Ireland Reaching Out, the national Diaspora initiative piloted in South-East Galway in 2011 and being rolled out nationally through 2012/2013. His new role as Ireland XO Community Activation Leader will involve visiting parishes and parish groups around Ireland introducing the Ireland XO organisation and objectives and working with them to reach out and engage with their Diaspora around the world. Commenting on Henry’s appointment, Ireland Reaching Out … [Read more...] about Henry Healy joins Ireland Reaching Out

July 20th-July 28th, 2012 Tom McGrath, a world renowned long distance endurance runner and a Hibernian has agreed to run from Midtown Manhattan to the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland to raise funds and awareness for the proposed Monument to Commodore John Barry at The Barry Gate of the Naval Acadamy. The Commodore John Barry 250 Mile Run is being organized by The Ancient Order of Hibernians at National, Multi-State, County and Division Levels. Please Visit The Barry Run Website for details and to donate online. Photos from the Kickoff Event at Harbour Lights … [Read more...] about The Barry Run Will Help Raise Money for the Com. John Barry Memorial

The 2012 Convention Committee comprised of the AOH and LAOH Divisions in Albany are working diligently as we plan for an enjoyable convention at Turning Stone Resort & Casino in scenic upstate New York. The days of the week for the 2012 convention do not follow the traditional convention schedule we’re accustomed. Our convention schedule is as follows: Monday, July 9th- Opening Mass followed by the “Taste of New York” Icebreaker Tuesday, July 10th- Free Night, sponsored by local committee enjoy The Makem Spain Brothers Band in the Show Room at the Turning Stone, Tickets $20 Wednesday, … [Read more...] about 2012 National Convention in Turning Stone Resort.