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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.
2010 Feis Honoree Paddy McCarthy
The Nassau County AOH Feis has named Irish Examiner publisher Paddy McCarthy its 2010 honoree. Paddy was born in Ballyphehane, Cork City, into a family of seven boys and two girls. Like most Irish families of the time, the McCarthys lived a happy life, in humble conditions. On leaving school, Paddy tried his hand at several occupations, including shoe manufacturing and working for CIE on the Cork docks.
2U – A U2 Tribute Band To Perform at the AOH Feis
This year, the Nassau AOH Feis is proud to have 2U as its musical guest. THE PREMIER U2 TRIBUTE show is a full time occupation for all of 2U's band members. U2 Music from Boy, October, War, The Unforgettable Fire, The Joshua Tree, Rattle and Hum, Achtung Baby, Zooropa, Pop, All That You Can't Leave Behind, How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb, and their latest release "No Line On The Horizon"
Feis To Be Held Again at Molloy College
For the second 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 Southern State Parkway, this centrally located college will be easy to find, while also allowing more people to attend.
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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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...
2010 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 →
2U – A U2 Tribute Band To Perform at the AOH Feis
This year, the Nassau AOH Feis is proud to have 2U as its musical guest. THE PREMIER U2 TRIBUTE show is a full time occupation for all of 2U’s...
2010 Feis Honoree Paddy McCarthy
The Nassau County AOH Feis has named Irish Examiner publisher Paddy McCarthy its 2010 honoree. Paddy was born in Ballyphehane, Cork City, into a family...
Feis To Be Held Again at Molloy College
For the second 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...
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