The morning of November 23, 1867, was cold and damp in Manchester. Three young Irishmen stood on a scaffold outside Salford Gaol before a crowd of ten thousand. William Philip Allen was nineteen, a carpenter. Michael Larkin, thirty-two, a tailor with a wife and five children waiting at home. Michael O'Brien, a shop assistant and U.S. citizen who had fought in America's Civil … [Read more...] about The Manchester Martyrs: “God Save Ireland”
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The Patriots They Erased: Ireland’s Sons in Washington’s Army
Even today, our school children are told the story of the American Revolution as one of New England Puritan Yankees and "Scots-Irish riflemen" on the frontier fighting for freedom. Over time, this portrayal has hardened into a historical dogma. Even in an age of revisionism that rightly seeks to recover the voices of women, African Americans, and Native peoples, the Ulster … [Read more...] about The Patriots They Erased: Ireland’s Sons in Washington’s Army
Major Degree, Saturday, October 25th.
When we all took our oath upon joining the Ancient Order of Hibernians, our entry was conditional that we “receive the lessons and take the test of the Order”, also known as taking the Major Degree. There is a great opportunity for those who still need to get their Major Degree to do so, as the New York County Division of the AOH is hosting a Major Degree ceremony on Saturday, … [Read more...] about Major Degree, Saturday, October 25th.
Meals on Wheels
Congratulations to our Meals on Wheels team who are entering their third year of coverage! If you’re looking for an easy local volunteer opportunity – we’ve always got room for additional delivery drivers and could use the help of one or two new team members. All it requires is roughly an hour once a month, a driver’s license and a smile! Please get in touch with Dennis … [Read more...] about Meals on Wheels
Pot O’Gold is Back!
Once again, we're happy to announce that our big fall fundraiser (and one of our best social events of yearend) is kicking off once again. Tickets are $100 and not only give you the chance to win a variety of cash prizes including the grand prize of $10,000, but the ticket affords you and a guest to two Sunday afternoon parties at the end of the year (just before … [Read more...] about Pot O’Gold is Back!