Irish American Heritage Month is around the corner … We’re doing things in somewhat reverse order this month, with the newsletter coming out after our monthly meeting which was held last night (and well attended – thanks to all who came!). I hope this month’s newsletter finds you and your family well. Not only are on about to enter the St. Patrick’s Day “parade” season, … [Read more...] about President’s Message
Traditional Music to Celebrate Irish American Heritage Month
Fish Fry Fridays
Before "Meatless Mondays" became fashionable we had meatless Fridays! Throughout Lent, the Ladies’ AOH Pearl River Division will be sponsoring a Friday Fish Fry to benefit their charities. Dinners are $20 and include two pieces of fish and plenty of fries. See the flyer for full details:On Friday, March 10th, the LAOH Fish Fry will specifically benefit the Lourdes Kids of … [Read more...] about Fish Fry Fridays
The Buried Massacre of Duffy’s Cut.
On April 24, 1832, 57 Irish immigrants from the counties of Derry, Donegal and Tyrone boarded the barque John Stamp at the port of Derry to begin their voyage to Philadelphia. They had all taken different roads to arrive at this literal and emotional departure. John Ruddy was just 18 when he hugged his parents goodbye, knowing it was unlikely that he would see them again in … [Read more...] about The Buried Massacre of Duffy’s Cut.
AOH Scholarships
If you have a high school senior, read carefully! There are two opportunities for students to qualify for money to help defray the cost of eduation. NY AOH State Scholarships The state application process is now open - A general mailing went out from the state AOH, but if you didn't receive it, please see the following page of the state AOH website for all details: … [Read more...] about AOH Scholarships