On Sunday, March 20, 2022, our beloved Parade will proceed and Grand Marshal Frank McDonagh, Parade Commander Deirdre Smith-Withers, and Aide to the Grand Marshal (NYC) Lillian Murphy, will finally enjoy their march down the Avenue. Since the start of the pandemic, our community lost many loved ones and, unfortunately, we have been unable to fully mourn them together. We have also been unable … [Purchase Here...]
On Saturday, February 26nd, 2022 the Ancient Order of Hibernians will hold their annual Emerald Ball at the Hilton, Pearl River, New York. At this event, we honor those for their contributions to promoting our organization and for their accomplishments in their personal lives. This year’s honorees are as follows:
Hibernian Of The Year, Nadine Faughnan-Green
Businesspersons Of the Year, Peter And Kwan Bellhouse, Kwan Thai Restaurant
Parade Commander, Deirdre Smith-Withers
Rockland County Grand Marshal, Frank McDonagh
Aide To The Grand Marshal, NYC, Lillian Murphy
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Frank McDonagh is the proud son of Frank McDonagh, Sr. of Claremorris, County Mayo and Catherine Healy McDonagh of New York. Frank’s family history seemed to predestine him to become an active … [Read More...] about 2022 Rockland County St. Patrick’s Day Grand Marshal Frank McDonagh
A native of Queens, N.Y. Lillian grew up in the Irish dominated neighborhood of Woodside, Queens. Her parents, Tom Cunnane hails from Kilgarrif, Knock, Co. Mayo and her mother Mary Cunnane (Nee: … [Read More...] about 2022 Rockland Aide to the Grand Marshal NYC Lillian Murphy
Twenty-seven years ago Sergeant Deirdre Smith-Withers entered a career in law enforcement, the roots of which have spanned generations and an ocean. For her, it was a calling rather than a career … [Read More...] about 2022 Parade Commander Sergeant Deirdre Smith-Withers
Photo and Bio Coming soon … [Read More...] about 2022 Hibernian Of The Year, Nadine Faughnan-Green
Photo and Bio Coming Soon … [Read More...] about 2022 Hibernian Businesspersons Of The Year, Peter And Kwan Bellhouse, Kwan Thai Restaurant
It is with profound sadness that we learn of the passing of Rich Lenihan. Rich was admitted to Nyack Hospital several days ago suffering from COVID-19. He fought a heroic fight against the virus and appeared to have won, but strength failed before … [Read More...] about With Deep Sadness We Announce the Passing of 2020 Aide to Grand Marshal Rich Lenihan
Special Thanks to Legislators Tyer, Carey, and McGowan condemning the promotion of prejudice targeting Irish Americans for profit. Currently, there is a position condemning Amazon's sale of a "F*ck St. Patrick's Day Shirt … [Read More...] about Rockland Passes Resolution on Offensive Merchandise Targeting Irish Americans
