Nassau County Mourns The Loss of John Bownes

The Ancient Order of Hibernians was saddened today with the loss of National Life Member John Bownes after a freak accident last week. He was 83. “He was a dedicated member of the order,” said fellow National Life Member Michael O’Rourke. “He was very active with the Feis, and helped build the stages. He was [...]

Nassau County Well Represented In Cincinnati

Nassau County sent 12 delegates to Cincinnati for the biennial Hibernian Convention. At the event, the brothers were able to vote in the new new National Board, while making decisions on various Hibernian issues. All officers that up for re-election maintained their offices, including President Shamus Boyle, VP Brendan Moore, Secretary Tom McNabb, and Treasurer [...]

Photos: Grand Marshal’s And Aide’s Dinner

Nassau County was well represented at the 2010 New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade Grand Marshal’s and Aide’s Dinner. Beside Nassau County Aide Michael Byrne, representatives from most of the divisions attended honoring Grand Marshal Raymond Kelly and aides from each of the counties in the New York area. Kelly and his aides will [...]

Nassau County President Mike Byrne to be Aide

The Nassau County Board of the AOH would like to congratulate President Mike Byrne for being the county’s representative as Aide to Grand Marshal Raymond Kelly in the 249th St. Patrick’s Day Parade. In addition to marching on March 17th, Mike will represent the county in all the events leading up to the historic march, [...]

Four Nassau County Brothers On State Board [Pictures]

Former Nassau County AOH president and State Treasurer Jim Burke has been elected to the office of New York State AOH Secretary at the 2009 New York State Convention of the Ancient Order of Hibernians held in Albany, July 8-11. Also good news from the convention for Nassau Hibernians, it is expected that new State [...]