Pot O’Gold Returns
Once again, we’re happy to announce that our big fall fundraiser (and one of our best social events of yearend) is kicking off once again. Tickets are $100 and not only give you the chance to win a variety of cash prizes including the grand prize of $10,000, but the ticket affords you and a guest to two Sunday afternoon parties at the end of the year (just before Thanksgiving and Christmas).After leading the Pot of Gold committee for a number of years, Bill Lee will be handing over the reins to Sean Walsh. A huge thank you to Bill (and his wife, Tricia Lee) for putting in tremendous amounts of effort in making this such a successful fundraiser, particularly in resurrecting it after the pandemic. Sean has been involved in the effort in the past, and we thank him for stepping up and taking over. . As noted, this is one of…
President's Message
AOH Division 3 September 2024 Presidents Message
As mentioned in my email about a week ago, activities cranked up very quickly after we passed Labor Day. We hope those of you involved in the school year are able to ease into getting back on schedule. Our next division meeting will be at the Hibernian House on Friday,…
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News
Volunteers Needed For AOH 3 Meals on Wheels
Congratulations to our meals on Wheels team who completed their first full year of coverage in August! If youâre looking for an easy local volunteer opportunity. Weâve got several drivers on the Injured Reserve and could use the help of one or two new team members. All it requires is roughly an hour once a…
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Help Keep the Tradition Alive
Treat yourself to an afternoon of fun and music by supporting the Pearl River School of Irish Music in their mission to develop the next generation of traditional Irish Music
Please Support Rockland GAA Raffle and Field Day
The Rockland GAA does incredible work with the young people in our community, teaching them the values of teamwork, discipline, and instilling cultural pride through our native games. By supporting their raffle and field day event, you are providing the support they need to continue this important work.We encourage all our members to consider purchasing…
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History
âThe Greatest Murder in Ireland That Ever Wasâ, The Execution of Myles Joyce
1882 was part of a period of political and social upheaval in Ireland known as the Land War, sparked by poor harvests, falling agricultural prices, and the long-standing abuses of the landlord system. Â The Irish National Land League, founded by Michael Davitt and led by Charles Stewart Parnell, was orchestrating a resistance campaign against landlords,…
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How Maureen Sweeney’s Weather Report Saved D-Day
As a young woman growing up in County Kerry, Maureen Flavin Sweeney dreamed of moving to the United States. However, Belmullet in County Mayo, on Ireland’s Atlantic coast, was as far west as she got. There, she worked as a postal clerk and, on June 4, 1944, made a weather report that changed the course…
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