Posted in Events

AOH 2025 Lenten fish fry

Our division turned out in big numbers as volunteers for the March 21 fish fry held by the George Brent Council of the Knights of Columbus. Net income from the event will be donated to our division. In 2024 the…

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Irish Heritage proclamation

The Prince William County Board of Supervisors and the Manassas City Council recently declared March Irish Heritage Month. Division President Greg Gibbons, left, and past president Vince Fitzpatrick accepted the county proclamation on behalf of the Ancient Order of Hibernians…

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Posted in Minutes

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…

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Posted in Immigration

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…

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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…

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Posted in Veterans

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…

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Posted in Historian

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…

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Posted in Freedom for All Ireland

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…

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Posted in Pro-Life

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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March 15 St. Patrick’s Dinner

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