Building on the Irish Days of Action for the Rockaways following Superstorm Sandy last year, we invite you to join other members and friends of the Irish community at the Rockaways Irish Festival. If you wish, you can come and volunteer in the ongoing recovery effort for a couple of hours or else just bring family and friends to join with the Rockaways community for a day of … [Read more...] about âGathering Cois Rockawaysâ to Aid the Victims of Hurricane Sandy
Past Events
Congratulations to our 2013 Scholarship Winners
We are fortunate to have so many fine young people in our community. All those who applied impressed the judges with their academics, community service and Irish cultural activities. All applicants took an exam on Irish and Irish American history and when that was combined with the average score from the review by ten judges of the candidates applications fractions of points … [Read more...] about Congratulations to our 2013 Scholarship Winners
15th Annual God Friday Agreement Symposium, Senator George Mitchell Guest Speaker
The Good Friday Agreement ranks among the most significant peace accords in history. This May will mark the 15th anniversary of this historic peace effort. The event will reflect on the importance of this agreement and the impact that it has had in the ongoing peace process. This symposium event feature a keynote speech by Senator George Mitchell who was one of the key … [Read more...] about 15th Annual God Friday Agreement Symposium, Senator George Mitchell Guest Speaker
GAA Poker Night April 26th
The 2013 New York Girls Gaelic Football Feile Team will be holding a Poker Night on April 26th at 7:30 at Emmettâs Castle to help generate funding for their upcoming trip to Ireland in June. (The team is comprised of 24 players from the metropolitan New York area â 12 hail from Rockland County â every year they travel to Ireland, representing New York, to play the best teams in … [Read more...] about GAA Poker Night April 26th
2013 Annual AOH Division 3 Golf Outing, May 16th.
The AOH Division 3 Golf Outing will be held on Thursday May 16, 2013 Blue Hill Golf Course. This year's outing is dedicated to our late brother Joe McKiernan. 12:00 pm Shotgun start (10:30am Registration) Big Prize Putting Contest Long Drive Closest to the Pin Closest to the Line Great Raffle Prizes and much more... Sponsors are welcomed.  All proceeds to … [Read more...] about 2013 Annual AOH Division 3 Golf Outing, May 16th.