In April, it is customary to see articles on what is arguably history's most famous shipwreck, the sinking of RMS Titanic after colliding with an iceberg, and the tragedy of the loss of 1500 souls, many of them Irish immigrants. However, some sixty years prior, also in April, there was another tragic shipwreck resulting from a collision with an iceberg that also … [Read more...] about The Wreck of the Hannah
2023 AOH NY State Thomas McNabb Athletic Scholarship
The New York State Board of the AOH are now accepting applications for the 2023 AOH NY State Thomas McNabb Athletic Scholarship. The $1,000 scholarship honors the legacy of 'Mr. Hibernian' Thomas McNabb, who served as NY State President, National President and National Secretary. Eligibility: All high school seniors who are members, and children or grandchildren of a … [Read more...] about 2023 AOH NY State Thomas McNabb Athletic Scholarship
Sign Up for The Division 3 Golf Outing
Division 3 sponsors only two major fundraisers a year, and our spring event is our annual golf outing. This year’s outing is in memory of our brother, Ciaran Green, whom we lost far too young in December. We want to make this a great event, both as a memorial and as a fundraiser. Please see information on the attached flyer and sign-up form … [Read more...] about Sign Up for The Division 3 Golf Outing
President’s Message March 2023
It is still Irish American Heritage Month … I hope this month’s newsletter finds you and your family well and everyone had a good St. Patrick’s Day and St. Patrick’s Day parade here in Pearl River. Thanks to those who came out and marched with our Division. This gives us one more chance to recognize the Division 3 honorees – Larry DeGennaro as Hibernian of the Year, Kevin … [Read more...] about President’s Message March 2023
Patrolman, Poet, and Hero; the Remarkable Life of Phillip Fitzpatrick, NYPD
Philip Fitzpatrick was born in Aughavas, Co. Leitrim in 1892. Like so many of his generation, he emigrated to the United States and settled in New York City. He joined the NYPD in 1926 and was assigned to Mounted Squad 1 in Manhattan. He would serve with distinction for over 21 years as one of ‘New York’s Finest’ and would prove more than worthy of the … [Read more...] about Patrolman, Poet, and Hero; the Remarkable Life of Phillip Fitzpatrick, NYPD