ANCIENT ORDER of HIBERNIANS
St. Patrick's PARADE, etc. 2008
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Cead Mile Failte! What's a Hibernian? The Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH) is the oldest and largest Irish group in America. In Louisville, we run the St. Patrick's Parade & Coloring Contest, and an Irish Art Contest. Our roots go back over 300 years to groups in
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| above: Patrick Henry and Patrick John Hughes receiving the Irish Person of the Year AwardPat and Patrick are the 2007 Irishmen of the Year and were our Parade Grand Marshals... Congrats to TOM O'SHEA, 2008 IPOY! Q: Do you have Parade T-shirts? Which Parade Units won trophies?!
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Slainte! (slawn-chuh) Michael O'Toole, Webmaster: otoolemike@saintxfac.com Go dte tu an cead |
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How can I become a Hibernian? Who can join? Practicing Catholic men over age 16 who are Irish by birth or descent. For "CIA: Certified Irish American (CIA) apparel," call Brian Clarke 502-241-6404 Regularly Scheduled: Regular Meeting: First Thursdays (Full Members at 7:30, everyone else at 8:30) at Flanagan's Ale House (Red Hall in the back) - occasional exceptions may include Derby/July 4th, etc. IRISH CHRISTMAS for Boys' Haven |
Congratulations to MR. TOM O'SHEA, our 2008 Irish Person of the Year - he also serve as Parade Grand Marshal. Tom has been a big supporter of some great causes in Louisville, including the AOH! Our other Major Award recipient was retired jockey PAT DAY, who received the Talbot Award. If you haven't been to our St. Patrick's Parade, check out our pictures! If you're interested in the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, please sign the Guestbook! Slainte!, (cheers!) Shaun McKiernan Be sure to take a look at the Bloody Monday memorial marker in W. Louisville that we helped unveil in Aug. 06. It's an important part of our Irish-American and local history, for sure. In October 2007, the AOH sponsored Fr. Aidan Troy, CP from Belfast. He spoke about his experiences in N. Ireland and his hopes for a brighter future there. For a note from Fr. Troy on his trip, click here. Old AJ Ryan Div. Photos! |
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