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Nassau County Mourns The Loss of John Bownes

admin — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 02:19:05 +0000

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 a worker.”

John joined Division 5 in Far Rockaway back in 1957 and later transferred to Division 3 in the Five Towns. Over the years he held many positions in the Order, including serving as Assistant National Freedom for All Ireland Chair back in the late in 1970s. He also held a few state appointed positions.

In 2002, John was awarded with National Lifetime Membership for his service to the Order and continued to be active with the division and county up until his accident.

He is survived by his nephew former Nassau County President and State Director Ed Friel, three daughters and four grandchildren.

John will be waked 7-9 pm on Tuesday and 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm and Wednesday this week at Fullerton’s Funeral Home on Merrick Road. Baldwin, NY. With the Mass of Christian Burial taking place on 9:45 am on Thursday at St. Christopher’s Church in Baldwin.

Division 8 – From Galway to Broadway

admin — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 01:59:44 +0000

St. Patrick’s Church in Glen Cove
Beacon Music Series
Presents…
from Galway
to Broadway
the magic of Ireland and the best of Broadway

This is an exclusive Nassau County Engagement!
Sunday, November 15th, 2009 at 6:15 pm
St. Patrick’s Parish Hall
235 Glen Street, Glen Cove, NY 11542
516 676-0276

Tickets on Sale Now! Advanced - $35.00 At the Door – $40.00
Children’s Advanced – $10.00 At the Door – $15.00

Please call St. Patrick’s at 516 676-0276

Four Nassau County Brothers On State Board [Pictures]

admin — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 14:21:44 +0000

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 President Charles “Chip” McLean will announce Saturday night that he is appointing our County Recording Secretary and Division 14 President Tim Myles to the State Board as State Freedom For All Ireland chairman; our County Treasurer and former County president [Div. 15] Jack Ryan as State Veterans Chairman; and immediate past Nassau County President John O’Connell [Div. 8] as the State Publicity Chairman. That makes four Nassau County brothers serving on the New York State AOH Board.

Below Are Pictures from Albany sent by brother John O’Connell

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Division 3 Ireland in the Park

admin — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:46:59 +0000

Ireland in the Park will be held Tue July 14, 2009 at 7 pm in Cedarhurst Park.

Live Irish Music and Irish dancing.

Contact Pat Kerins 516-633-4012 or Div 3 President Noel Byrne 516-458-7023