The history of the Irish Marines goes back to Lt. Presley O'Bannon leading his men to the Shores of Tripoli and beyond. Here we have a great photo of two generations of Leathernecks, Frank Duffy who earned the Silver Star at Iwo Jima and currently serving Marine Joseph Farrelly Semper Fi … [Read more...] about Keeping Another Tradition Alive
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Countdown to the Centenary of the Easter Rising
Ireland: Basic Facts
Ireland is the third largest island in Europe and the twentieth largest in the world. There are four provinces in Ireland: Munster, Leinster, Ulster, and Connaught. The basic subdivision of local government is the county or which there are 32. 26 Counties comprise the Republic of Ireland while 6 still remain part of the United Kingdom While it is common place to refer … [Read more...] about Ireland: Basic Facts
Cuimhnígí ar Luimneach
In the city of Limerick, near King John’s Castle, stands an unusual monument. Mounted on a pedestal is a block of stone as nondescript and humble as its original origins as a mounting block used by people to get on their horse. Yet, this single simple stone represents one of the most honorable moments in Irish history and one of the most shameful and deceitful in English: the … [Read more...] about Cuimhnígí ar Luimneach
U.S. Air Force Newest Airman:Terence Moore
AOH Division III Member Terence Moore recently completed basic training with the United States Air Force. He is shown here at his graduation flanked by his proud parents Rockland County LAOH President Joan Moore and Division III Men's President Dermot Moore. Terence next assignment will take him to the Air Force F-16 maintenance school, where he will be training to keep one … [Read more...] about U.S. Air Force Newest Airman:Terence Moore