Fellow Hibernian, This year, many Pearl River residents including myself - a Cancer survivor, will be taking part in the American Cancer Society Relay For Life - raising funds to fight this horrible disease. This event will be held on Friday 6/18 starting at 6 PM and finishing Saturday morning 6/19 at 8 AM. This will benefit the American Cancer Society and for the 1st time … [Read more...] about Relay For Life
Archives for May 2010
Girsa in Concert June 25th, Pearl River High School
Pearl River's own Girsa, an award winning traditional Irish Band featuring young ladies from the Pearl River Community, will be performing at Pearl River High School on June 25th at 7:30 pm.  Girsa has performed for such notables as Mary McAleese, President of Ireland and been acclaimed by The Wall Street Journal, WFUV and the Irish Echo. Master of Ceremonies … [Read more...] about Girsa in Concert June 25th, Pearl River High School
GAA FIELD GRAND OPENING
Mark your calendars- the Rockland GAA will celebrate the Grand Opening of their newly renovated fields on the weekend of July 25, 26, and 27 with games, refreshments, music and much more. See the flier for more details … [Read more...] about GAA FIELD GRAND OPENING
Saratoga Bus Trip Saturday, August 7, 2010
This yearâs Saratoga bus trip will take place on Saturday, August 7, 2010. Two coach buses will leave the Hibernian House @ 8 a.m. sharp & will return after the last race. The cost again this year is $50 per person, which includes beer, wine, soda, sandwiches. The sign-up sheet will go up behind the Hibernian House bar on June 1, 2010. You must leave payment … [Read more...] about Saratoga Bus Trip Saturday, August 7, 2010
Brian Boru, the only true Ard Ri of Ireland
While the rest of Europe plunged into darkness with the fall of the Roman Empire, the light of learning and western civilization was kept flickering in Ireland, preserved in the monasteries established by the followers of St. Patrick.  However, it would only be a matter of time before the âlightâ attracted the unwanted attention of those more interested in plunder than … [Read more...] about Brian Boru, the only true Ard Ri of Ireland