The Irish Famine of 1845-1852 (also known as the Great Hunger or An Gorta Mór) is one of the most catastrophic famines in modern history. It is estimated that over one million people died, two and half million emigrated within ten years, and almost 300,000 smallholdings disappeared. On April 20-21, 2013, Fordham Law School will be hosting the Irish Famine Tribunal to examine … [Read more...] about The Irish Famine Tribunal April 20th and 21st
Events
March is Irish American Heritage Month
The following resolution declaring March 2013 as Irish American Heritage Month in New York was prepared by the Rockland County Hibernians and brought to the floor by NY State Senator David Carlucci and passed by the NY Senate. (Note President Obama also declared March as Irish American Heritage Month Nationally) LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION memorializing Governor Andrew … [Read more...] about March is Irish American Heritage Month
2013 Scholarship Materials Are On Line
Information on the Division III College Scholarship, the Application Form, and all study materials may be found here. Application must must be hand delivered by you or a representative to a member of the Scholarship Committee on Friday March 8, 2012 between 6 PM and 9 PM at the Hibernian House … [Read more...] about 2013 Scholarship Materials Are On Line
Derek Warfield and the Young Wolfe Tones Benefit Concert for the Dominican Sisters
Internationally renowned recording artists Derek Warfield and the Young Wolfe Tones with be performing at the Pearl River High School for to benefit the Dominican Sisters. Also appearing will be Pearl River's own Cel Milis and Friends. Tickets: $25 pp, $30 at door ($10 for 12 & under) Contact: Sr. Thomas Joseph at 845-359-5600 Ext. 165 or Jim McDonald at … [Read more...] about Derek Warfield and the Young Wolfe Tones Benefit Concert for the Dominican Sisters
Procession of Children bringing the Infant Jesus to the créche
The Eighth annual Procession of Children bringing the Infant Jesus to the créche and placing the Infant Jesus figure in the manger takes place on Sunday, December 23rd at 1:00 p.m. Live music and caroling of Christmas songs and hymns (coordinated by Margie Mulvhill), candy canes to be enjoyed by all. Location: Braunsdorf Park. No rain/snow date. We hope to see you there. … [Read more...] about Procession of Children bringing the Infant Jesus to the créche