In the historically Irish neighborhood of Woodside, Queens stands a monument to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country in the Vietnam War.Ā On the monument is inscribed the names of 27 young men from the local Zip Code ofĀ 11377,Ā more than from any other postal code in the nation to die in that conflict.Ā Ā However, the Irish community of Woodside has another … [Read more...] about The Childhood Friends Who Earned the Medal of Honor
Archives for May 2016
The 2016 Mid-Atlantic Fleadh
The 2016 Mid-Atlantic Fleadh will be held in Parsippany, NJ again this year. It is taking place at the Parsippany Hilton from June 24 to June 26. More information and details are available at: https://NYfleadh.com. Itās a great weekend of traditional Irish art ā from age-group competitions in the various traditional instruments to set and ceili dance competitions to singing … [Read more...] about The 2016 Mid-Atlantic Fleadh
AOH Major Degree June 5th
Rockland County will host a Shamrock and Major Degree for AOH members on Sunday, June 5th at Pearl River High School at noon.Ā When you were initiated into the AOH, you took an oath to take the lesson of the order and this is it.Ā It is not an exam, there is no formal test other than a willingness to participate.Ā It also adds 5 points to your child's Division 3 scholarship … [Read more...] about AOH Major Degree June 5th