Few moments in American history are more mythologized or more debated than those of the Seventh Cavalry at the Little Big Horn. Myth has the power to preserve the names of people who would otherwise be forgotten, but often at the price of losing the true person. One example of this is Irish American Captain Myles Keogh. Keogh was born on March 25,1840 in Leighlinbridge, … [Read more...] about Myles Keogh, A True Hero Hidden in Myth
John Ford, father of “The Quiet Man”
For many Irish Americans, the watching of John Ford’s ‘The Quiet Man” is as much a part of the tradition of St. Patrick’s Day as Frank Capra’s “It’s a Wonderful Life” is a part of Christmas. Both movies, depict an idealized time and place that was much simpler than today, or in fact ever was, but the basic themes of the importance of values and friendship still speak to us. … [Read more...] about John Ford, father of “The Quiet Man”
Presidents Message March 2010
Our next meeting will be held on Friday, March 26 at 8pm. At our December meeting we welcomed aboard new members Conor Moore, Bill Browne, George Browne, Michael O’Neill, John Schwarz, Kevin Conway, Arturo Garcia, John McGowan, and James Murphy. I’d like to thank all who attended the Emerald Ball and/or took Journal ads. Your support of the County and the parade is essential … [Read more...] about Presidents Message March 2010
Hibernian House March 2010
Dear Cronins, Donaghys, Dunnes, Kreiders, Bob Howe, Dan McKenna, Pete Connelly and the Florida Snowbirds please stop with the “Snow Dance”, we get the message. This is not a threat but, the boys say one more inch and we are doing The Hurricane Waltz. We have had so much snow that even the squirrels are using meals on wheels. The other day I was shoveling and two of my sons, … [Read more...] about Hibernian House March 2010
Don’t Be a Watcher, Be a Marcher
Let's all march through Pearl River on March 21 St. behind Battalion Commander Larry Kaine and Aide to Grand Marshal Bob Kreider. We are one of the largest Divisions in the nation and need as many members as possible to march in the Rockland and NYC parades to show our pride in our Irish American Heritage as well as our Division and its numerous honorees. Remember also that the … [Read more...] about Don’t Be a Watcher, Be a Marcher