Posted in Immigration

Immigration into Ireland exceeds departures

Ireland has long been known for emigration with an “E” which refers to the longstanding trend or people leaving Ireland to live elsewhere in countries around the world. Ireland recently released a report on immigration with an “I,” as in…

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Posted in Welcome

We now meet at the VFW

Starting in August, our monthly meetings have moved to the local VFW hall in Manassas at 9304 Centreville Road next to the fire station. The new meeting venue is spacious and located at ground level, making it easier for those…

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Posted in Events

Charity Golf Outing Sept. 22

Father Edwin F. Kelley Division ~ Manassas When:    Friday, September 22, 2023 Where:  Prince William Golf Course, 14631 Vint Hill Road, Nokesville, VA         www.princewilliamgolf.com Time:     Registration 0800               Shotgun Start 0900 Benefit: Fr. Kelley Division Charities…

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Posted in Immigration

Immigration report on ship manifests

Tonight’s topic is Ship Manifests. Many Irish Americans know very little about their Irish roots and don’t know how to research their ancestors. My wife is one of them. Many others, such as me, do know. I know where in…

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Posted in Minutes

November 9, 2021 minutes

Highlights include a unanimous vote to go back to meeting on the second Monday of each month beginning in December and the nomination of officers for 2022 who will be voted on Dec. 13. We also will have a potluck…

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Posted in Annual elections

Nominations for 2022 officers

At the Nov. 9 monthly meeting of the Father Kelley Division, the nominating committee presented its recommendation for candidates to serve as officers of the division in 2022. The committee was chaired by immediate past president John Masarick along with…

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October 12, 2021 minutes

The Father Kelley Division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians will vote Nov. 9 on moving its monthly meetings to the second Monday of each month because of a motion made at the October meeting. Other highlights of the October…

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September 14 minutes 2021

Highlights are the death of Ron Farra, a suggestion by Pat Sullivan and Mike Riley that the October agenda include a vote on what night our meetings should be held, and JP giving notice that he will discuss bonding of…

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August 10 minutes

The highlights of the meeting were a presentation on Bloody Sunday and a unanimous vote to spend $150 for 100 military bracelets that will be sold for $5 each as a fundraiser. This document summarizes the monthly meeting of the…

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July 13, 2021 minutes

This document summarizes the monthly meeting of the Father Kelley Division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians held on video via Zoom and in person at the George Brent Council of the Knights of Columbus in Manassas. 12 members were…

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