John King Named Aide To The Grand Marshal

Nassau County AOH and LAOH are proud to present John King as their 2011 Aide to the Grand Marshal for the 250th St. Patrick’s Day Parade. John was born in the Bronx the eldest of four with his brother George, and sisters Maureen and Sheila.  His mother Julia was born in County Mayo in 1900 [...]

Paddy McCarthy Named 2010 Nassau County Feis Honoree

The Nassau County AOH Feis has named Irish Examiner publisher Paddy McCarthy its 2010 honoree. Paddy was born in Ballyphehane, Cork City, into a family of seven boys and two girls.  Like most Irish families of the time, the McCarthys lived a happy life, in humble conditions.   On leaving school, Paddy tried his hand at [...]