Please say a prayer for the peaceful repose of the following souls; Pat Holt’s father and Dermot Moore’s uncle Dr. Charles Holt, Bob Kreider’s brother Tom, Marty and Gerry Linnane’s mom Mary, Larry Connell’s mother Marge, and Tom Canty’s mother Mary. Congratulations are in order to John Madigan and bride Christine who presented their third daughter Grace to proud grandparents … [Read more...] about October Good and Welfare
October Hibernian House
Great to see Pat Belieu up from Florida for a visit, Pat said his escort/dating service at the Assisted Living Home is going really great. While here Pat stayed at Emmett and Mary Gallagher’s B&B (Beer and Bloody Marys) he raved about the accommodations and said every morning without fail there was a fresh mint on his plate next to the bill. Sorry to hear about John Boland … [Read more...] about October Hibernian House
Presidents October 2009 Message
Our next meeting will be held on Friday, October 23 at 8pm at which we will hold nominations for division officers. Pete Dunne and crew did a fantastic job as usual at our family picnic and many thanks to Tim Hanson and all who supported our golf outing. The rain held off and we all had a great time. We once again hosted our session of Irish music on Friday, October 2. Our … [Read more...] about Presidents October 2009 Message
Fall Golf
Our fall golf classic will be held on Saturday October 3 at Blue Hill Golf Course followed by dinner and refreshments at the Hibernian House. Tee off at 12 noon. Only $100 for 18 holes of golf and the party. Tim Hanson will post a sign-up sheet in the pub. … [Read more...] about Fall Golf
The Molly Maguires
In the later part of the 19th century, the anthracite coal region of Pennsylvania was swept by hysteria over a secret Irish immigrant society, The Molly Maguires, who were accused of committing murder and industrial sabotage. Vilified by the establishment of the day, with time they would be seen as heroes of the labor movement and idolized as counter-culture heroes in a movie. … [Read more...] about The Molly Maguires