Pearl River Ancient Order of Hibernians

John Cardinal D'Alton AOH Division 3 Pearl River, NY

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Before the U.S. Navy, There Was O’Brien

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Jeremiah O'Brien was born in 1744 in Kittery, in the district of Massachusetts that would later form the state of Maine, the eldest of six sons of Morris and Mary O'Brien—Irish Catholic immigrants from County Cork. In 1765, the family moved to Machias, a frontier settlement on the Maine coast. There, the O'Briens established a sawmill operation along the Machias River. There, … [Read more...] about Before the U.S. Navy, There Was O’Brien

Golf Outing Now June 20th

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Due due monsoon level weather and Blue Hill closing the course we add to reschedule our Golf outing. Friday, June 20th, is the new date of our Annual Golf outing. This includes both the golfing and the cocktail hour/dinner to follow. Other than the date change (and hopefully, a drier venue), all of the other details remain the same (i.e., start time, etc.). Again, please share … [Read more...] about Golf Outing Now June 20th

Next Meeting June 13th

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Please note that due to our regularly scheduled meeting falling on the Friday before Memorial Day weekend, we are rescheduling our Division meeting to Friday, June 13th. We wish safe travels to those heading out of town.For those staying local, we encourage you to march with us on Memorial Day as we honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our … [Read more...] about Next Meeting June 13th

Celebrating Our Future, Honoring Our Heritage

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This past weekend, Division 3 Pearl River proudly awarded 10 Scholarships to outstanding High School Seniors—young men and women who reflect the very best of our community and culture. Their selection was no accident. These students stood out through their academic excellence, dedication to community service, passion for cultural involvement, and their deep understanding of … [Read more...] about Celebrating Our Future, Honoring Our Heritage

Starving in a Sea of Plenty: The Fish Story That Whitewashes the Irish Famine

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Among the more persistent and insulting myths of the "Great Hunger" is the claim that the Irish "starved while surrounded by fish" because they were too ignorant or too stubborn to help themselves.  It's a narrative repeated in history books, classrooms, and casual conversation—a defaming simplification that distorts the truth of what our ancestors endured. Let's be clear: … [Read more...] about Starving in a Sea of Plenty: The Fish Story That Whitewashes the Irish Famine