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MAY 2018 News for AOH Fr MAY 2018 News for AOH Fr. Con C. Woulfe Division 1 Ulster County Bill Kearney, Editor P.O. Box 2026 Neil Murray, Columnist/Historian AOH Jean Steuding, Columnist LAOH Kingston, NY 12402 Fr. Edmund Burke, Chaplain AOH www.ulsteraoh.com Fr. John Kearney, Chaplain LAOH Jim Carey, President AOH Division 1 Patricia Clausi, President LOAH Division 5 NEXT MEETING Citizen Army and James TUESDAY Connolly. The major difference between this uniform and that of MAY 8, 2018 the Volunteers is in that hat. 7:30 PM The Citizen Army, including WHITE EAGLE HALL Padraig Pierce, wore slouch DELAWARE AVENUE hats. The Irish Volunteers KINGSTON, NY CIVILIAN CLOTHING themselves, wore hats similar to that of the British Service cap of On Easter Monday 1916, the the era with the proper Irish Cap Irish Volunteers who took part badge. In both cases, uniform in the Rising wore a variety of buttons would have been THE uniforms. The four main types adorned with a Harp, the official HISTORIAN’S CORNER were that of the Citizen Army, symbol of Ireland, and the Contributing Reporter Neil Murray the Na-Fianna-Eireann, and that initials IV, for Irish Volunteers. of simple civilian clothing. Tunic (jacket), trousers, and IRISH VOLUNTEER What might be surprising, is the puttees (wool leg wraps) would UNIFORMS OF THE most common uniform worn, have been made of green wool. EASTER RISING was simply put, civilian The cap badge and symbol even clothing. Tweed jackets, today of the Óglaigh na waistcoats, and trousers of hÉireann or Irish Defense forces black, brown, grey, or navy, is a bit complex in its origin and with or without pinstripes, is based more on symbolism would have been the most than an actual translation. We common. With rifle in hand and must first look to the mythical ammo belt over the left Irish Warrior Fionn mac shoulder, these Rebels would Cumhaill. The traditional IRISH CITIZEN ARMY make up the majority of the symbol of battle, as indicated by fighting force in 1916. Most of mac Cumhaill, was a sunburst. these Volunteers would have We even see this on the worn a “military” belt with the American Irish Brigade flag of saying in Irish, Óglaigh na the Civil War period 1861-65. hÉireann, meaning Irish The cap badge of the Rising and Volunteers or, Soldiers of today includes first and Ireland. foremost a sunburst. More The most recognizable uniform complex is the FF on the IRISH VOLUNTEER of the Rising is that of the sunburst. This is difficult to translate as its more symbolism • Jim reminded us that than direct translation. FF Hooley meetings will be starting stands for Fianna Fáil. The in April. ULSTER AOH MONTHLY ancient name for Ireland is The meeting was closed around MEETING UPDATE “Island of Destiny”. Fáil Michael Hertle 8:12 PM. Our next general means destiny. The 3rd Century On April 10, 2018 we held our meeting is scheduled for warrior, Fionn mac Cumhaill monthly meeting. The meeting Tuesday, May 8, 2016 at the called his harmy the Fionn. was opened at 7:35 PM by the White Eagle. Thus Fionn became symbolic of AOH President, Jim Carey. valor, bravery, and the chivalry Some items of note: All meetings that I attend are of the Irish race. In turn, Fianna • Paul Geary presented his digitally recorded and available Fáil would come to symbolize monthly Treasurer’s Report. upon request. the Army of Ireland. The • “Army” in that of Fionn mac • Bill Murphy presented Cumhaill, and Ireland in that of his report on the Calendar ULSTER COUNTY AOH “destiny”. Fundraiser. DIVISION 1 The equipment of the volunteers • Bob Carey and Paul FACEBOOK & TWITTER was simple. A brown leather Tully spoke briefly about the Mike Hertle bandolier (ammo belt), and a Irish Cultural Center Hudson If you are in the AOH, LAOH, white canvas knapsack. One Valley. He spoke about the JRAOH, or Pipe Band and must note that no two Irish upcoming Planning Board would like to learn more about Volunteers would be dressed meeting on April 16, 2018 these initiatives or help manage exactly the same. There would where we will be hoping to them, please feel free to contact have been a mixture of uniforms receive a positive vote for our me via Facebook. and civilian clothing. A mix of final site plan so we can proceed In the meantime, please check Boer War and World War 1 to get our building permit. The 2 us out at the links below: traditions. But it is most neighbors have appealed the • Facebook: important to remember what Zoning Board of Appeals https://www.facebook.com/ these soldiers of Irish Freedom decision last year and have also were fighting for and not what filed an Article 78 in regard to UlsterAOH they were wearing. I think that the Zoning Boards decision to Twitter: @UlsterAOH lack of uniformity is an overturn the Historic Land We also have pages’ setup for indication of the lack of supplies Marks Decision in regard to the Irish Cultural Center Hudson and preparedness. This should their over step on the bulk Valley. They can be found at: not be dismissed as folly, but, to requirements etc. Our next step • Facebook: the contrary, should be an is to get the paperwork indication of an unwavering necessary for the building https://www.facebook.com/I desire for Saoirse! permit and continue our fund- CCHudsonValley raising efforts. • Web: http://www.icchv.org Sláinte, • The membership also • Twitter: Neil expressed thanks to John Kelly, @ICCHudsonValley Larry Dunne and Kathy Houghtaling and the Parade Finally, if you have any Committee for all the work they pictures, events, or did. announcements you would like • Bill Kearney provided a to have posted on the AOH or detailed update for the Pipe ICC Facebook pages, please Band. send a message to either Facebook Account. schools. He had a strong faith, and served as music director for IN MEMORIUM many churches, retiring from St. Joseph’s R.C. Church after 35 HOOLEY ON THE HUDSON™ It is with deep sadness that we years of service. He had been a Organizational meetings are in full advise the passing of our member of the Lions Club, swing. If you can help please let us Brothers Jim Sweeney and Bud having played in the “Roaring know-we need all the help we can McArdle. We will miss them. Pride” band, Kingston American get. Please keep their families in Legion Post #150, the Knights Remember we need the full your prayers. of Columbus and the Kingston participation of all our members in May Perpetual Life Shine upon whatever capacity you can to Keep him and may he rest in Peace. Local Musicians Union #518. the Hooley Free. From selling He is survived by his children, Boosters Organizing the Beer Linda Amos and her husband Gardens to driving the Carts for the Glenn of Phoenix, Ariz., Robert parking to bringing the bands Sweeney of Tampa, Fla., equipment. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED on SEPTMBER 2, 2018 Kathleen Kabat and her husband David of Red Hook, Michael James J. Sweeney, 96, of Sweeney and his wife Deanna Kingston, N.Y., passed away of Saugerties, his grandchildren, Saturday, April 21, 2018 at Ten Christine Oklan and her DUES------DUES husband Ben, Daniel Geller, Broeck Commons in Lake DUES ARE DUE FOR THE Katrine, surrounded by his Jennifer Lamm and her husband COMING 2018 YEAR family. He was born Feb. 22, Joshua, Danielle Frederickson, Membership cards are in. Kevin 1922 in Kingston, to the late Taylor and Chase Kabat, his Ginty is organizing the dues James and Katherine (Gilday) great-granddaughters, Grace and invoices for 2018 and they were Sweeney. He was married to his Eleanor Oklan as well as several mailed out. Please pay loving wife of 64 years, nieces and nephews. In addition promptly. to his parents and wife he is As you know the $25.00 annual Eleanor, who entered her final predeceased by his son, James dues is split between Local rest on Aug.12, 2017. Jim was a AOH- State AOH and the graduate of Kingston High Patrick Sweeney, his grandson, National AOH School, Pius X School of Music Matthew Sean Sweeney, and Manhattanville School of brothers John and Andrew Remember we need to pay for Liturgical Music. He served in Sweeney, sisters Marie Glass, all those on our membership list the U.S. Army during World Anna Scully and Rosella Bruck. for National and State Dues. War II, in the Signal Corp as a Entrusted to the care of A. Carr Send your 2017 dues and any communications specialist. & Son Funeral Home, 65 Lucas other prior years to: During his time in the service, Ave, Kingston, where family UCAOH Div 1 he was also a member of a band and friends may visit on PO Box 2026 Tuesday, April 24, from 2 to 4 Kingston, NY 12402 that provided musical entertainment for the officer’s p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. The funeral club. He was a well-known and procession will form on accomplished musician, having Wednesday, April 25 at 8:45 a.m. and proceed to St. Mary of PRAYERS FOR THE SICK played in local bands since his Please keep in your prayers all high school days. He taught The Snow, 36 Cedar St., our members who may be music for over 65 years, having Saugerties, N.Y. 12477 where at experiencing ill health. taught privately and at area 10 a.m. a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Burial Control Committee; where he will follow in Hurley Cemetery.
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