Please note that due to our regularly scheduled meeting falling on the Friday before Memorial Day weekend, we are rescheduling our Division meeting to Friday, June 13th. We wish safe travels to those heading out of town.For those staying local, we encourage you to march with us on Memorial Day as we honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our … [Read more...] about Next Meeting June 13th
Celebrating Our Future, Honoring Our Heritage
This past weekend, Division 3 Pearl River proudly awarded 10 Scholarships to outstanding High School Seniors—young men and women who reflect the very best of our community and culture. Their selection was no accident. These students stood out through their academic excellence, dedication to community service, passion for cultural involvement, and their deep understanding of … [Read more...] about Celebrating Our Future, Honoring Our Heritage
Starving in a Sea of Plenty: The Fish Story That Whitewashes the Irish Famine
Among the more persistent and insulting myths of the "Great Hunger" is the claim that the Irish "starved while surrounded by fish" because they were too ignorant or too stubborn to help themselves. It's a narrative repeated in history books, classrooms, and casual conversation—a defaming simplification that distorts the truth of what our ancestors endured. Let's be clear: … [Read more...] about Starving in a Sea of Plenty: The Fish Story That Whitewashes the Irish Famine
Our Annual 2025 Golf Outing in Nearly Here!
We’re filling up, but we still need golfers! If you’re a golfer, this is a day not to be missed. Your $200 buys an 18-hole scramble, refreshments on the course and dinner afterward. See the following links for details: https://praoh.org/aoh-division-3-golf-outing-2/ If you don’t golf, join us for the cocktail hour and dinner for $80 and check out the great raffles. Our … [Read more...] about Our Annual 2025 Golf Outing in Nearly Here!
President Message for May
I hope this month’s newsletter finds you and your family well and you had a wonderful and blessed Easter. Our next meeting is tonight, Friday, May 2nd, at 8pm. We have a very busy ten day stretch in front of us, and we hope to see many of you at all of these events. First up on Sunday, May 4th is the Hibernian Mass and Communion Breakfast where we distribute scholarships to … [Read more...] about President Message for May