Its beginning to look a lot like spring, to paraphrase the song. Soon we will be cutting grass, playing golf, fishing and all the things that make summer enjoyable. Having a few more hours at the end of the day while the sun is still up is a great benefit to the oppression of winter. It is with great sorrow that we mourn the passing of our Honorary "Pub Chairman" Jim … [Read more...] about Hibernian House News April 2013
Past Events
President’s Message April 2013
Brother Hibernians: Our next meeting will be held on Friday, April 19 at 8pm. Welcome aboard to new member Brian McGarity. Congratulations and many thanks to all those who worked so hard to make our St. Patrick’s Day Senior Citizen luncheon such a success, to all those who marched in St. Patrick’s Day Parades, and to those who worked at the parade in Pearl River, especially … [Read more...] about President’s Message April 2013
The Irish Famine Tribunal April 20th and 21st
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
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