President's Message
February 2024 President’s Message
I hope you and your family are doing well. If you have kids still in school, hope there was a winter break this week (even if only a long weekend) to take advantage of. If one of those kids is a high school senior – last call! Make sure to…
News
St. Patrick’s Day Parades
We will once again be marching in the Rockland County St. Patrick’s Day parade, and we are thrilled to be marching behind our own Grand Marshal – Neil Cosgrove, as well as Division 3’s honoree as Aide to the NYC Parade Grand Marshal, Sean Walsh. Since a Division 3 member is the Grand Marshal, we…
Golf Outing 2024
Division 3 sponsors only two major fundraisers a year, and our spring event is our annual golf outing. The outing takes a tremendous amount of effort by a large group of people, and that effort will kick off this coming Thursday with an organizational meeting of the Golf Committee – a meeting will be held…
Hibernian House
The Hibernian House had their first monthly drawing in the special Hibernian House capital fund raffle. Our initial winners were: 1st place ($1,000): 91, 2nd place ($250): 73, 3rd place ($150): 4. Note that these are drawing numbers and aren’t necessarily related to your AOH number. Next drawing is tonight at the Division meeting. We’ve…
Seniors’ Thanksgiving Luncheon – Saturday, November 18th
One of our best events, we give back to the Seniors of all heritages in thankfulness for all they have done. As always, we can use volunteers. In particular, we need a couple of key kitchen roles filled as cook’s help. If you can help, contact Larry DeGennaro at (914) 414-3699. The luncheon runs from…
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History
Fr. Kevin Devine, The Grunt Chaplain
Fr. Kevin Devine came from a strong Irish American family. His brother Finbar Devine was for many years the face of the N.Y. St. Patrick’s Day parade as the Drum Major of the NYPD Pipes and Drum. On May 3, 1956, Fr. Kevin was ordained at The Church of St. Paul the Apostle in New…
Ireland’s Brehon Law: An Ancient Legal System Ahead of Its Time
Ireland’s Brehon Law, an ancient legal system was remarkably ahead of its time. It recognized the rights of women and that all lives have value.
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