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 [...]

Glen Cove Parade A Complete Success

The 2011 Glen Cove St. Patrick’s Day Parade had beautiful weather as the marchers went down Glen Street. The sidewalks were filled four to five deep in Downtown Glen Cove, cheering on Grand Marshal Andy Stafford and his Aides Jim Burke and Carol McTigue. “I am so honored this day,” said Stafford. “I couldn’t imagine [...]

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 [...]