Past Parade Honorees

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

Jim McDonnell was born in the well-known Irish community of that time called the South Bronx. His parents were Irish immigrants from Mayo and Limerick, who met in New York, married and raised six children, Jim being the youngest. He graduated from LaSalle Academy, Iona College for his Bachelor's Degree, then to St. John's University and Seton Hall Univer­sity for a Master's … [Read more...] about 2014 Rockland St. Patrick’s Day Parade Grand Marshal James McDonnell