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AOH Lenten meal March 21
The AOH Father Kelley Division will cohost the March 21 Fish Fry with the George Brent Knights of Columbus. The meal will be one of five Friday evening Lenten dinners scheduled at Bishop Russell Hall, 9290 Stonewall Road in Manassas….
2025 beer tasting
The Ancient Order of Hibernians Father Kelley Division held its annual beer tasting on February 7 at the Old Towne Sports Pub in Manassas to benefit military charities. Able Forces and Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) are the two…
Apply for Membership
This link provides a copy of the national membership application: https://aoh.com/gobansaer/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Form-41-Application-For-Membership.pdf If you live in the greater Manassas area, including western Fairfax County, Gainesville, and Haymarket, please email a copy to Division President Greg Gibbons at ggibbons52@comcast.net to expedite the…
Cookbook
Purchase a book of Irish recipes compiled by members of the Ancient Order of Hibernians Father Kelley Division based in northern Virginia: There are only 16 copies in stock. We will need to order a new printing after that, so…
A hearty welcome. Céad míle fáilte. Who we are.
Céad míle fáilte means a hundred thousand welcomes in Gaelic. We are the Father Edwin Kelley Division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians with more than 70 Irish American members. Most are parishioners of All Saints Parish in Manassas, Va….
Irish Heritage proclamation
The Prince William County Board of Supervisors recently declared March as Irish Heritage Month. Division President Greg Gibbons, left, and past president Vince Fitzpatrick accepted the proclamation on behalf of the Ancient Order of Hibernians Father Kelley Division based in…
February 10, 2025 minutes
Paul Hannan, SecretaryHighlights of the Meeting: The meeting opened at 7 p.m. The marshall checked membership cards. The opening prayer was said followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.Roll of Officers:President Greg Gibbons PresentVice President Brian Tumulty PresentChaplain Fr. Daniel Reuwer…
Irish net immigration was only 4,700
Only 34,700 Irish people emigrated to other countries in the 12 months ending in April last year while almost as many returned to Ireland. The 30,000 returning Irishmen and Irish women were only 4,700 fewer than those who left. The evidence, in short, is that…
January 2025 minutes
Paul Hannan, January 13, 2025Minutes of the January 13, 2025 Meeting of the Ancient Order of HiberniansFather Kelley DivisionHighlights of the Meeting: The meeting was opened by President Greg Gibbons andthe Installation of Officers Ceremony was held. Father Daniel Reuwer…
February veterans report
Veterans Chairman Doug Morrison filed this report: Just a reminder for your 2024 Virginia state tax return. Military retiree pay of up to $30,000 is tax-exempt for this year’s 2024 tax return and will rise to $40,000 for the 2025…
Saint Abigail/Deborah
Division Historian Johnny McLaughlin gave this report for February: Saint Gobnait was a medieval saint and virgin active in the 6th century. Her name translates from Gaelic to either Abigail or Deborah, and so she is also referred to as…
Freedom for All Ireland February report
Report by Dominic Preston: Irish songwriter Brendan Graham said he did not have the “slightest idea” that his song “O, America” would be performed during Donald Trump’s inauguration. He said he was “out for a walk” while the event took…
January pro-life report
Pro-life chairman Paul Huber reported that he met with state Delegate Sewell at last year’s Virginia Pro-Life march and advocated that she votes for pro-life measures and against the expansion of abortion within the state. She represents District 10, which…
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