Bristol and Mexico Memorial

On November 19th, Nassau County AOH was at the ceremony to remember the Irish immigrants who died in the Bristol and Mexico, both of which sank in 1836 and 1837. The emigrants are buried in a mass grave in Lynbrook.  The memorial service took place at the corner of Merrick Rd and Ocean Ave in [...]

Nassau County Garners Four State Officers

Nassau County came home from Pearl River with a number of elections and appointments for the 2011-2013 term. Jim Burke of Division 15 was successful in his bid for Vice President, while Division 8’s John O’Connell was elected District 6 Director. O’Connell was also named National Editor of the Hibernian Digest. And outgoing District 6 [...]

John O’Connell To Run for District Six Director

Nassau County is proud to nominate County Jumior Past President John O’Connell to the position of District 6 Director for the New York State Board in 2011. A Hibernian since 1997, John was a three time Division 8 President in Glen Cove and also served as County Recording Secretary before his term as President. For [...]

The Hibernian Digest Now Online

The National Hibernian Digest, the official newspaper of the Ancient Order of Hibernians now has an online edition, which will feature an archive of past issues. According to editor Keith Carney, the site will also include expanded news and features not appearing in the newspaper. The site is HibernianDigest.com, which was designed by Nassau County [...]

Photos: Glen Cove St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Junior Past President John O’Connell took these pictures of the parade in Glen Cove on Sunday, March 21st, 2010. The Glen Cove parade is the only Hibernian sponsored St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Nassau County. See more pictures on Division 8′s website.

Major Degree April 11th in Hicksville

Nassau County will hold the Shamrock and Major degrees for all Hibernians who have not taken the levels on April 11th at 12 noon. It will be held at the Joseph Barry Council of the Knights of Columbus at 45 Heitz Place in Hicksville, NY. There will be a nominal fee for the candidates, and [...]