Philip Fitzpatrick was born in Aughavas, Co. Leitrim in 1892. Like so many of his generation, he emigrated to the United States and settled in New York City. He joined the NYPD in 1926 and was assigned to Mounted Squad 1 in Manhattan. He would serve with distinction for over 21 years as one of ‘New York’s Finest’ and would prove more than worthy of the … [Read more...] about Patrolman, Poet, and Hero; the Remarkable Life of Phillip Fitzpatrick, NYPD
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Annual Golf Outing Committee Meeting
Division 3 sponsors only two major fundraisers a year, and our spring event is our annual golf outing. The outing takes a tremendous amount of effort by a large group of people and that effort will kick off this coming Thursday, with an organizational meeting of the Golf Committee – the meeting will be held upstairs at the American Legion (next door to the Hibernian House), at … [Read more...] about Annual Golf Outing Committee Meeting
President’s Message
Irish American Heritage Month is around the corner … We’re doing things in somewhat reverse order this month, with the newsletter coming out after our monthly meeting which was held last night (and well attended – thanks to all who came!). I hope this month’s newsletter finds you and your family well. Not only are on about to enter the St. Patrick’s Day “parade” season, … [Read more...] about President’s Message
Traditional Music to Celebrate Irish American Heritage Month
Fish Fry Fridays
Before "Meatless Mondays" became fashionable we had meatless Fridays! Throughout Lent, the Ladies’ AOH Pearl River Division will be sponsoring a Friday Fish Fry to benefit their charities. Dinners are $20 and include two pieces of fish and plenty of fries. See the flyer for full details:On Friday, March 10th, the LAOH Fish Fry will specifically benefit the Lourdes Kids of … [Read more...] about Fish Fry Fridays