The AOH in Massachusetts has been on the move over the last several months. Here is a roundup of AOH Happenings. Representatives from over 100 Massachusetts Irish-based organizations met on Saturday, October 1, for an all-day conference at the Irish Cultural Center in Canton, Massachusetts. Following the conference, a reception, hosted by Michael Lonergan, the [...]
Massachusetts AOH & LAOH just held their 96th Biennial State convention in Sturbridge Mass. We were lucky to pull this off seeing that just 2 days before we were to begin, a tornado touched down less than ¼ of a mile away from the Host hotel where our convention was held. All went well just [...]
Div 8 Ancient Order of Hibernians and Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians held their Installation of Officers during a Mass said by Father William Waters at Merrimack College on Sunday, February 13, 2011.
Division 8 Announces Irish Heritage Month Schedule The Rev. James T. O’Reilly Division 8 in Lawrence Massachusetts has announced their Irish Heritage Month schedule. This year the focus of activities will revolve around the 150 Anniversary of the American Civil War and the part Irish Americans played in this venue, particularly the Irish of Lawrence, [...]
The Rev. James T. O’Reilly Division 8 of Lawrence, Massachusetts and the Irish Foundation of Lawrence will honor the late David R. Burke with the dedication of a plaque in his memory at the An Gorta Mor Memorial in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery, 29 Barker Street, Lawrence, Massachusetts on Sunday, November 7, 2010 at 1 [...]
Summer departed on a sad note as well known National Life Member Paul Harrington of Div 10, Lynn, passed away. Paul had served this Order at every level. He was most noticeable running the Credential Committee at many of our National Conventions. We also lost another fine Hibernian with the passing of Past LAOH State [...]
Massachusetts had a few events before we broke for the summer that are worthy of mention. Roslindale Division 1 hosted the 2nd annual National Famine Day observance in late May. It was again held at the An Gorta Mor Memorial in downtown Boston. A nice crowd was on hand. Many members of the original Memorial [...]
Lawrence Massachusetts Celebrates Irish Heritage Month When the Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 8 in Lawrence, Massachusetts celebrates Irish Heritage Month, truly a jam packed calendar of events takes place. During March, 2010 no less than twenty events celebrating Irish culture and the contributions the Irish made to the City of Lawrence were on tap. [...]
