Major Degree Schedule
Major Degree Teams
Major Degree Team Form
The main purposes of our degree program are: “Waken a pride in the ancient race of our forefathers and develop an interest in the history and destiny of that race”.
The Rituals and Degrees of the AOH are an important component of who and what we are as an organization. While it is essential for us to urge our members to take the Major Degree, it is also incumbent on us to assure that the Degree Teams themselves are available to perform this service wherever required. During the first week of September I mailed a Degree Team Profile form to be completed by each of our teams. My purpose was to ascertain which teams are currently active, as well as to update contact information for all teams.
The teams are being listed below in the hope that counties, states, and regions will now start to plan for Major Degrees in their respective jurisdictions.
Whenever the Major Degree is performed, in addition to the qualified candidates for the degree, we also welcome and encourage Officers, Sponsors, and all Major Degree Members to observe the candidates learn the Lessons and take the Test of Our Order, in accordance to our laws. Candidates and observers alike should be informed, that proper dress code is in order (no sneakers, shorts, tee shirts, etc.), so that the ceremony is conducted in the dignified manner that it deserves.
Major Degree Schedule …
Major Degree Teams …
Brian Boru MDT – Virginia
Contact: Brian Kiernan <bri1v1@comcast.net>
10809 Whitaker Woods Road
Richmond, VA 23238
804-467-9287
Cu Chulainn Celtic Warriors MDT – New York, Staten Island
Contact: Jack King <jkcuchulainn@yahoo.com>
636 Rockaway Street
Staten Island, NY 10307
718-948-2555
Innisfail Major Degree Team – Florida, Hernando Co., Div. 1
Contact: Jim Cahill <jaycahill@aol.com>, Team Secretary
730 Sea Holly Drive
Brooksville, FL 34604-1402
Mobile: 484-686-8044
Home: 352-593-4325
Isle of Erin MDT – Pennsylvania
Contact: Jack Schneider <Jack1515@aol.com>
118 Magdalena Lane
Lansdale, PA 19446-1664
215-361-3327
Saint Columbkill Knights Major Degree Team (MDT) – New Jersey
Contact: "John O’Keefe" <Jjok59@comcast.net>
411 5th Avenue
Bradley Beach, NJ 07720
908-705-1606
Schenectady MDT – New York, Capitol District
Contact: Owen Cole <omcole54@gmail.com>
738 Swaggertown Road
Scotia, NY 12302
Home: 518-399-1269
Sons of Milesius MDT – Ohio, Columbus
Contact: "John O’Connor" <ollamh1@hotmail.com>
573 Olentangy Woods Dr.
Columbus, Ohio 43235-3495
614-253-0470
Tara Court MDT – New York, Suffolk Co.
Contact: Jeff Nisler <jeff.aoh@nisler.com>
33 Corlett Place
Huntington Station, NY 11746
631-385-2425
Tri Abhainn MDT – Pennsylvania
Contact: Denny Maher <dnkpgh@comcast.net>
Allegheny County, PA
412-849-9033
Round Tower MDT – Status: currently re-organizing
Contact: Jerry Callaghan
44B Jennifer Place
Staten Island, NY 10514
917-582-7171
Carraig Phadraig MDT – Status: currently re-organizing
Contact: James Lawracy <jlawracy51@gmail.com>
144 Village Farm Rd
Columbia, SC
803-422-6297
In addition, the National Board would suggest that any counties or states that might presently be considering
starting their own teams contact Jack Schneider <Jack1515@aol.com>, the Chairman for Rituals and Degrees.
Jack will be happy to provide assistance and direction on forming a new team.
Major Degree Team Form
- Major Degree Candidates Report 7/15/2018 (always use the latest form)
- For use by Degree Team Secretaries only
- May submit by US mail to:
- AOH National Office
PO Box 539
West Caldwell, NJ 07007
- AOH National Office
- May submit by e-mail to: