2011 Feis Honoree Edward F. Friel
The 2011 Feis Honoree will be former Feis Chairman Edward F. Friel. In 1964 Eddie Friel joined Division #5 in Queens County, NY. His father Frank Friel and his uncle John Bownes were members of this division in Far Rockaway, NY. His mother Margaret Friel was also a member of what was then called the Ladies Auxiliary of the Ancient Order of Hibernians.
2011 Featured Band – The Sporting Paddies
The 2011 Feis will feature Irish American Traditional Artists "The Sporting Paddies" in a live concert.
Former Feis Chairman John Bownes Passes Away
The Ancient Order of Hibernians was saddened today with the loss of National Life Member John Bownes after a freak accident last week. He was 83. “He was a dedicated member of the order,” said fellow National Life Member Michael O’Rourke. “He was very active with the Feis, and helped build the stages. He was a worker.” John joined Division 5 in Far Rockaway back in 1957 and later transferred to Division 3 in the Five Towns. Over the years he held many positions in the Order, including serving as Assistant National Freedom for All Ireland Chair back in the late in 1970s. He also held a few state appointed positions.
About the Nassau AOH Feis
Since 1972, the Ancient Order of Hibernians have present Nassau County with its annual Irish Feis and Festival. Held every year in September the Feis is a celebration of Irish culture and history. This year, the Feis will be held on Sept. 20th with its traditional dance and piping competitions, along with an Irish Marketplace and a special area for the kids.
About the AOH
The Ancient Order of Hibernians is a Catholic, Irish American Fraternal Organization founded in New York City 4 May,1836. The Order can trace its roots back to a parent organization, of the same name, which has existed in Ireland for over 300 years. However, while the organizations share a common thread, the North American A.O.H. is a separate and much larger organization.
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2011 Feis Honoree Edward F. Friel
The 2011 Feis Honoree will be former Feis Chairman Edward F. Friel. In 1964 Eddie Friel joined Division #5 in Queens County, NY. His father Frank Friel...
2011 Piping Syllabus Now Online
The Piping and Drumming Syllabus is now up for the Nassau AOH Feis, please click here to access. Read More →
2011 Featured Band – The Sporting Paddies
The 2011 Feis will feature Irish American Traditional Artists “The Sporting Paddies” in a live concert. About the band (taken from their website) The...
2011 Dance Syllabus Now Up
The Dancing Syllabus is now up for the Nassau AOH Feis, please click here to access. Please note, the schedule will be up a week before the feis. Read More →
Feis To Be Held Again at Molloy College
For the third year in a row, the Nassau County AOH Feis and Irish Festival will be held at Molloy College in Rockville Centre, NY. Located right off the...
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