Teresa was born in Philadelphia at the Naval Hospital. Her father, Thomas Hartey was a 27 year veteran of the US Navy having retired as a Master Chief. Her mother, Joan Butler, and father both were born and raised in Washington Heights, New York. Her dad’s family hails from County Galway and Limerick, and her mom’s family (Butler) emigrated from County Roscommon and … [Read more...] about 2015 Parade Commander Detective Teresa Hartey (Ret)
Talk on the 1916 Easter Rising at Hibernian House
In preparation for the centenary of the Easter Rising, The Men and Ladies of the Ancient Order of Hibernians are pleased to host a history discussion by Dr. Ruan O’Donnell with special guest Mary Holt Moore on Tuesday September 30th at 7:00 pm at Hibernian House. 28 Railroad Avenue Pearl River. All are invited and Admission is free. Dr. Ruan O'Donnell will present 'The … [Read more...] about Talk on the 1916 Easter Rising at Hibernian House
Mission Accomplished: Commodore John Barry Memorialized at the Naval Academy
Mission Accomplished: John Barry, Wexford immigrant, Hero of the Continental Navy, First Officer of the United States Navy finally memorialized at the Naval Academy. Proper recognition of Barry and his service, symbolic of so many Irish American Catholics, has been an AOH goal for over a hundred years. This would not have been possible without the Membership and their support … [Read more...] about Mission Accomplished: Commodore John Barry Memorialized at the Naval Academy
April 29 “Ceasefire Massacre” on ESPN at 7:00PM
On Tuesday, April 29 at 7:00 PM Eastern time, ESPN will air a documentary about the Loughinisland Massacre. On June 18, 1994 Jackie Charlton's underdog Irish squad was beginning their World Cup campaign at Giant Stadium in New Jersey against perennial soccer power Italy. In Loughinisland a small Catholic community in Co. Down, the Heights bar was crowded as resident … [Read more...] about April 29 “Ceasefire Massacre” on ESPN at 7:00PM
52nd Rockland County AOH St. Patrick’s Day Parade Trophy Winners
The following table lists the bands and groups that received trophies from the Parade Judging committee. Well Done to all participants. Trophy Category Winner Connie and Breda O’Sullivan Memorial Trophy Color/Honor Guard Orangetown Police Honor Guard Shop Rite of Pearl River High School B= and Cardinal Hayes High School Marching Band Luigi … [Read more...] about 52nd Rockland County AOH St. Patrick’s Day Parade Trophy Winners