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’s Tom Lilly Named National Life Member

Division 8′s Tom Lilly has been named National Life Member of the AOH National Board. Thomas J. Lilly joined Division 8 back in 1968 and became a full member in 1971. He served as a three time President of the Division, worked on the Pro-Life and Freedom for All Ireland Committees in Nassau County and [...]

The 39th Annual Nassau County Ancient Order of Hibernians Irish Feis and Festival

Rockville Centre, NY – August 17, 2011 – The 39th Annual Nassau County Irish Feis and Festival will be held on Sunday, September 18, 2011 at Molloy College in Rockville Centre, NY. The Feis (pronounced Fesh – an Irish word for dancing competition) and Festival will include a lineup of competitive events, including dancing competitions [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Jim McCabe Receives His Life Membership

Division 8 celebrated Jim McCabe’s Life Membership with a dinner at the Swan Club in Glenwood Landing. Among the 172 people in attendance were members of the State, County and the five other living Life Members from Nassau County. Jim has been a member of the AOH for 57 years and this honor is very [...]

Nassau County Feis Photos

NY State Publicity Chair John O’Connell submitted these pictures from yesterday’s Nassau County Feis.

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 [...]

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