Fr. Nicholas Callan was born in 1799 in County Louth. He was the fifth of six children born to a prosperous farming family. Noting that their son was remarkably clever, they sent him to the best private school available, which was run by a Presbyterian Clergyman (in the wake of the recent Penal Laws, there were few Catholic school options) while entrusting his Catholic … [Read more...] about Fr. Nicholas Callan, Forgotten Genius
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Hibernian House Dart Team
The Hibernian House will be a sponsoring organization in the Pearl River Thursday night Dart League and we’ll be forming a team. If you’re interested in playing, reach out to Phil Lane. … [Read more...] about Hibernian House Dart Team
October 2021 President’s Message
It seems like we blinked and went straight from Labor Day to Halloween. I hope those who were hit hard by the flooding in September from the remnants of Hurricane Ida have been able torecover. I know there were a number of us who really were ‘under water’ for quite a while. Our next division meeting to be held in person this Friday, October 22nd at 8:00pm. Given the time of … [Read more...] about October 2021 President’s Message
The Ballymurphy Massacre
On August 9, 1971, British Army Saracen armored cars rolled out at 4:00 AM onto the streets of Belfast to begin Operation Demetrius, the forcible internment of Irish Catholics suspected of being involved in paramilitary activity without charge or trial. Ironically, the British Army was now interning members of the community that they claimed upon their arrival to be protecting … [Read more...] about The Ballymurphy Massacre
Pearl River Memorial Day Parade
It has been announced that the Memorial Day Parade in Pearl River will be held; thisis the first physical parade to be held since the COVID crisis and is a welcome sign of a return to ‘normalcy’. However, there is one bit of ‘normalcy’ we want to change. In the past, we have had some meager Division 3 participation in the parade. Sadly, since the last time we marched we have … [Read more...] about Pearl River Memorial Day Parade