With typical Irish resolve and spirit, members of AOH Division 3, Pearl River, NY did not let concern over new Covid variants spoil Christmas for those with special needs. For the second year in a row, members of the AOH and LAOH along with OMM Buddyball, and with the support of the Orangeburg Fire and Police Departments and several local community organizations, hosted … [Read more...] about Reverse Christmas Parade For Special Needs
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Wren Night
Our Wren Night celebration is once again on this year. The day after Christmas, St. Stephen’s Day in Ireland, we will be getting together for some traditional Irish song, music, dance, and storytelling. This is a great evening of fun for the whole family upstairs at the Hibernian House. Specifics: It will be held on Sunday, December 26th from 6:00 to 9:00pm. The day after … [Read more...] about Wren Night
Special Needs Reverse Christmas Parade – Saturday, December 18th, 11am
Anyone who helped at the parade last year can tell you how rewarding it was to see the joy on our visitors' faces as they wound their way through the parking lot enjoying the goodies, costume characters, fire trucks, and Santa of course. We need volunteers once again and ask that they arrive by 10am for set up. This is an excellent time for the kids … [Read more...] about Special Needs Reverse Christmas Parade – Saturday, December 18th, 11am
Seniors’ Thanksgiving Luncheon
The Thanksgiving luncheon was back with a bang, with over 100 seniors attending. The day featured all the traditional fare for a PR AOH luncheon – plenty of good food, great entertainment by Teddy Herlihey and the young Irish dancers and musicians, all capped by Irish soda bread and a sip of Irish crème liqueur for those who wanted. Many thanks to the many members who helped … [Read more...] about Seniors’ Thanksgiving Luncheon
Ground Zero – 20th Anniversary 9/11 Remembrance
Photo from the late September NY state AOH ceremony and Mass to mark the 20th Anniversary of 9/11 at Ground Zero. Our Rockland County Pipe & Drums were the centerpiece of the event at the site with spectators from so many nations taking pictures and videos of them as they marched. The below picture was taken outside FDNY Ten House – right next to those hallowed grounds – it … [Read more...] about Ground Zero – 20th Anniversary 9/11 Remembrance