Hibernian Ritual Mike Kane, Thursday 5/31 at 7:30PM
May 30, 2012 by Administrator
Filed under Past Events
It is with deep regret that we inform you that our brother Division III member Mike Kane has passed away. May he rest in peace. He is being waked at Moritz Funeral Home,Route 303,Tappan Wed. Thurs.2-4pm,7-9pm. Please join us for the Hibernian Ritual at 7:30 P.M. Funeral Mass,Friday 10am St. Catherine Church in Blauvelt.
Hibernian Ceremony for Dermot Moore’s Dad Tomorrow, Tuesday May 15th
May 14, 2012 by Administrator
Filed under Past Events
There will be a Hibernian Ceremony at the Wake of Dermot Moore’s Father Thomas tomorrow, Tuesday, at 7:45 PM at the Wyman-Fisher Funeral Home in Pearl River. Dermot’s father was a past president of AOH Division 3 in the Bronx and they will be leading the ceremony, but they have asked all brother Hibernians to [...]
Matthew McGrath, ‘The Prince of Whales’
May 12, 2012 by Administrator
Filed under History
There once was a time when Irish giants roamed the earth; their feats of strength and courage becoming legendary. However, these were not the mythical Cuchulain, or Finn McCool; they were real men who pushed the boundary of what was thought to be humanly possible. They were known as “the Irish Whales” for their size and strength and they dominated the strength events of the Olympics for the first part of the twentieth century. This was in an age when Olympic athletes were held to a strict amateur code, there were no high priced endorsement contracts, and more than a few of these “gods of the arena” could be found pounding a beat on the streets of New York when not competing. None was more renowned among these giants than Matthew McGrath.
President’s Message May 2012
May 12, 2012 by Administrator
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Brother Hibernians, Our next meeting will be held on Friday,May 25 at 8pm. Welcome aboard to new members Msgr. Weber, Walter Bentley, Martin Murphy, and Pat McGovern. Congratulations and many thanks to Monsignor O’Keefe and all the staff at St. Margaret’s; to coordinators Ed O’Dea and Kevin McNulty; to Phil and Linda Sheridan and their [...]
Hibernian House News May 2012
May 12, 2012 by Administrator
Filed under Hibernian House
As you probably realize the pub has had a price increase as of May 1st. This increase, the first in over 2 years, was necessary because everything we buy is going up and although we are a benevolent organization we have to make a profit to be able to have moneys available to donate to [...]
AOH National Convention Update
May 11, 2012 by Administrator
Filed under Past Events
The rooms at the Turning Point are all sold out but rooms are still available at hotels close to the resort entrance. OVERFLOW HOTEL INFORMATION Mention “Hibernians” for special rates Shuttle Service available among all hotels and Turning Stone Resort Fairfield Inn & Suites at Verona (315) 363-8888 – includes deluxe continental breakfast $115 King [...]