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June 9, 2025 meeting minutes

AOH Father Kelley Division meeting at the VFW hall in Manassas, VA.Meeting opened at 7:05 PM, Vice President Brian Tumulty presidingOpening procedures completed, Opening Prayers said, Pledge ofAllegiance recited.Roll of Officers:President Greg Gibbons ExcusedVice President Brian Tumulty PresentChaplain Fr. Daniel…

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St. Brendan the Navigator

May 2025 historian’s report as filed by Johnny McLaughlin: Saint Brendan, also known as Brendan of Clonfert, Brendan the Voyager, Brendan theAnchorite and Brendan the Bold, is one of the Twelve Apostles of Ireland. He is most famously known for…

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June 21 wine tasting enjoyed by all

The Effingham Manor and Winery in Nokesville hosted an enjoyable wine tasting on Saturday, June 21, for members of our division, several spouses, and family friends. Past President Patrick Sullivan organized the successful social gathering. The winery expanded its usual…

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Hunger Project food drive May 17

The AOH Father Kelley Division collected 2,204 pounds of food on Saturday, May 17.  It is already on the shelves at the Bethany food pantry. Christian Charity with some Friendship & Unity thrown in.  The donations at the Bethany Food Pantry.

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36 participate in 2025 AOH golf outing

Perfect weather, added with Hibernian friendliness, provided an outstanding combination for the third annual AOH Father Kelley Division Charity Golf Tournament on Monday, June 2. Thirty-six golfers paid $125 each to participate at the Prince William County Golf Course in…

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Venerable Nano Nagle

April 2025 report filed by Historian Johnny McLaughlin: Honora Nagle was born on an unknown date, around 1718. She was born in the parish of Killavullen, County Cork, the eldest of seven children, and notably the cousin of Edmund Burke….

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Virginia March for Life held April 2

Paul Huber, chairman of the pro-life committee, presented this report: Thousands marched in Richmond in defense of life on Wednesday, April 2.  Father Daniel Reuwer joined parishioners from All Saints making a stand for the pre- born.  We arrived shortly…

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Minutes April 14, 2025 meeting

AOH receives check for fish fry participation.

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Posted in Events Trip to Ireland Raffle

McCusker receives award, Boyle School dancers, Connolly on tin whistle

Past President James P. McCusker received a Commodore John Barry Medal at a dinner on April 12 in recognition of his continuing service to the Ancient Order of Hibernians Father Kelley Division. President Greg Gibbons presented the medal to McCusker,…

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Ryan Driscoll selected as AOH Young Ambassador

Ryan Driscoll has been selected as one of 10 young adults to serve as young ambassadors for the Ancient Order of Hibernians to Northern Ireland. Driscoll is set to graduate from George Mason University with his bachelor’s degree in political…

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