Past Parade Honorees

Nadine was born and raised in Jackson Heights, Queens, to Mary (nee Heffernan), who immigrated in 1963 from Ballymoreen, Tipperary to New York, and Thomas Faughnan, who also immigrated from Ireland in 1963, leaving from Derry and arriving in the Bronx. Nadine’s mother Mary resided in the Bronx with her aunts May Normyle and Mary Heffernan.  Nadine’s parents Mary and Thomas … [Read more...] about 2022 Hibernian Of The Year, Nadine Faughnan-Green

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 member in Division III.  In Claremorris, County Mayo, the McDonagh’s next-door neighbor, and close friend of Frank’s grandfather, was the future Archbishop of Armagh and … [Read more...] about 2022 Rockland County St. Patrick’s Day Grand Marshal Frank McDonagh

Dan was born in the Kingsbridge section of the Bronx to Michael and Kathryn Donohue. His father was a Transit Police Officer, and his mother was an Executive Assistant. After moving to Yonkers, he attended St. Paul’s on McLean Ave. His parents moved him and his two siblings, Elizabeth and Tommy, to Rockland County (Nanuet) in the 1970s, where he was enrolled at St. Anthony’s … [Read more...] about 2019 Rockland Aide to Grand Marshal NYC Dan Donohue

Come out and show your support for our worthy 2019 Rockland County AOH Business Person of the year Heather Bowie. The deadline for Journal Ads is fast approaching February 8, 2019. and may be purchased Here. Also purchase your tickets to the Emerald Ball where Heather will be honored on February 23, 2019, at the Pearl River Hilton. … [Read more...] about A Message From 2019 Rockland Irish Business Person of the Year Heather Bowie

Edmond Patrick O’Dea was born in Woodside, Queens in 1961 to Edmond and Beatrice O’Dea (Harrigan).  His father was a New York City Bus Driver and his mother worked as an Administrative Assistant.  Edmond and his three siblings, Mary (Lynch), Martin, and Daniel were raised in Woodside, Queens.  For most of their lives, their paternal grandfather lived with them in … [Read more...] about Hibernian of the Year Edmond O’Dea