Fr. Donald J. Whelan AOH Division 2 P.O. Box 206 Cornwall, NY 12518 Hibernian News

Volume 5 Issue 1 - A History Shaped by Geography January 2004 Ireland's location and Saint Patrick, though there was shattered by the Division 2 Officers proximity to Britain have is evidence that there were arrival of the Normans, in large measure shaped Christians on the island who had earlier settled in Msgr. Francis X. Duffy, her history. As an island before his arrival. Ireland England and . The Chaplain to the west of continental never experienced the Normans quickly came to Kevin Cummings, Europe, Ireland, which has barbarian invasions of the control some three- President been inhabited for early medieval period and, quarters of the land of Michael Shannon, approximately 7,000 partly as a result, the 6th Ireland, which then came Vice President years, experienced many and 7th centuries saw a under the political David Sutton, incursions and invasions, flowering of Irish art, authority of the King of Recording Sec. resulting in a rich mixture learning and culture England. Patrick Healey, of ancestry and traditions. centering on the Irish Financial Sec. The first settlers, mostly monasteries. Irish monks hunters from Britain, established centre of Richard Villa, brought a Mesolithic learning and Christianity in Treasurer culture. They were many parts of Europe in Vincent Wood, followed around 3000 BC the period before 800 AD. Marshall by farmers who raised During the 9th and 10th Don McClellen, animals and cultivated the centuries, the Vikings Sentinel soil. After these Neolithic regularly raided Ireland. Raymond Fitzgerald, settlers, around 2000 BC, The Vikings were also Standing Com Chair came prospectors and traders and they did much metal workers. By the 6th to develop town life at Hibernian Hall century BC the waves of , and 845-534-2528 Celtic invaders from . Following the Europe began to reach the defeat of the Vikings by country. While Ireland was Brian Boru, the High King Inside this issue: never unified politically by of Ireland, at Clontarf in Ireland shaped by its 1 the Celts, they did 1014, the Vikings influence Geography generate a cultural and faded. In the 12th century, linguistic unity. The such progress as had been Calendar of Upcoming insert introduction of Christianity made towards the creation Events for 2004 in the 5th century is of a centralized State traditionally credited to under a single High King Note from the AOH- 2 DJW President Division 2 Officers’ 2 The 20th Anniversary of Division 2 Election Finalized Dinner Dance January Pub Quiz 2 Friday, March 5, 2004 - Meadowbrook Lodge Memorial Wall Fund 3 Dinner - Open Bar ~ 8:00 PM -12 Midnight

Music by the Chris Turpin Band February Irish 3 Breakfast Bagpipers ~ Step Dancers ~ Set Dancers Donation $45.00 per person

Announcements 3 For tickets call the Hibernian Hall at 534-2528 or any of the numbers below : Kevin Cummings | John Greehy | Kevin Moore | John Masterson | Mike Shannon Sponsors 3-4 562-8651 534-9315 562-5226 895-8851 563-9918 PAGE 2 HIBERNIAN NEWS VOLUME 5 ISSUE 1

A message from the AOH-DJW Corporation President

Property Update...contracts for bids on the upper field have gone out at the start of January. The soil haulers who were contacted have until the end of February to respond with their expressed interest at which time the bids will be opened at attorney Dan Bloom's office.

Once again the attendance at the December AOH-DJW Corporation meeting was poor. Much of the blame was put on the time of year, so I will ask the By-Laws Committee to consider a change in the schedule for corporation meetings. Also being considered is a combined AOH-DJW Corporation and AOH Division 2 meeting on four Sundays over the upcoming year. This will give those who can not make the regularly scheduled monthly meeting or corporation meeting a chance to attend.

We still need sponsors for our newsletter. As an additional bonus, the ad will also be placed on the division's website. Each ad costs $100.00 per year. The newsletter has a circulation of at least 250 members, friends and their families. If you can help with placing an ad for your own business or find another sponsor, it would be appreciated. If any of your friends or business colleagues would like to receive our newsletter we can arrange this. There is a small cost of $5.00 per year for non-members to cover the cost of printing and mailing.

On a different note, our first Irish Breakfast was held on Sunday January 11th and was successful. Future Irish Breakfasts are scheduled for the second Sunday of the month from 9 AM to 12 Noon. Adults are $7.50 each. A smaller child's breakfast of pancakes and sausages is available at $4.00 per child. The breakfasts include all the fixins! This is something new and we could use all the help you can give us (both by attending or helping to cook).

Finally, Kevin Cummings, Division 2 President and I have organized an "events calendar" for 2004 which you will find inserted into this newsletter. Please keep it handy so that you don't miss any of the many division events taking place in Hibernian Hall and elsewhere. There will be reminders in every monthly newsletter, so watch for any updates.

Best wishes for a Happy, Healthy New Year! Happy New Year to All! John Greehy, ♣ President Bliain Úr faoi mhaise duit daoibh Good Luck to the New Division Officers

Your newly elected officers for 2004 will be Calling all Trivia Experts: installed by County President James Kelly at the January 21 monthly meeting. Please make an The world famous Pub Quiz is back! Teams of four will effort to attend this meeting to show your support compete on January 16 at 7:30 PM for the new division board. • President - Kevin Cummings • Vice President - Michael Shannon • Recording Sec. - David Sutton • Financial Sec. - Patrick Healey • Treasurer - Richard Villa • Marshall - Vincent Woods • Sentinel - Donald McClellen • Standing Committee - Raymond Fitzgerald

Pray for those who are sick Please pray for the following members who are ill ~ Jim Sheehan and Francis “Mitzi” Vernol. VOLUME 5 ISSUE 1 HIBERNIAN NEWS PAGE 3

Irish Breakfast Now Being Served! Shamrock Memorial Wall Fundraiser An authentic delicious Irish breakfast is now being served every second Sunday of the month at an unbelievable price of only $7.50 p/p! Hours: 9 AM- 12 Noon. The traditional breakfast consists of Eggs, In Memory of Irish Bacon, Irish Sausages, Home-fried potatoes, Mom & Dad Black & White Puddings and a grilled tomato...a must! Children’s breakfast (Pancakes & Sausage) only $4.00. Juice, coffee and tea included. Purchase a 4” X 4” bronze shamrock in memory of a loved one. For a $44 donation your shamrock will be expertly engraved with the names of parents or other beloved departed and be Friendly Reminder - Dues in the amount of $50 permanently mounted on the Hibernian Hall Memorial Wall. for calendar year 2004 are due in January. Please For additional information or to order a shamrock. make you check payable to AOH Div 2 and drop it Contact John Greehy at 534 - 9315 or 534-2528 off at the hall. Better yet...come to the meeting and drop it off ...and see what we have done with the hall! Radio stations in the Hudson Valley area with Irish Interest programming are: “A Little Bit of Ireland" on FM 91.3 - every Annual Breakfast at the Newburgh Elks Club - Tuesday - 9 to 11 AM (845-437-7178 for Steak and Eggs on Sunday Jan. 25th. It’s a tradition for us requests) and “Drop of the Irish” on to cook for them for letting us use the Elks Club prior to WTBQ 1110 AM every Saturday 11 AM to owning our own hall. We need cooks to help - 8 AM. . 12:10 PM (845-651-1110 for requests). Guaranteed good time and good food! Come on down!

Food and Clothing for Vets - Castle Point VA Wear Division 2 with Pride! Hospital is once again seeking our help to restock their The marching season is fast approaching...get your uniform depleted supplies. Due to the extreme weather they will pieces for the parade! Division 2 embroidered clothing is accept just about any food item, clothing, bedding and available for purchase. Each item proudly displays the A.O.H toiletries. Items can be dropped off at hall and deliveries to emblem and the words “Division 2” with your name the hospital will be made as necessary. Thank a Vet embroidered on the chest. Many sizes are on hand or we can today...please donate today. order especially for you. • Golf Shirts $18.00 Calling All Emails... • Balmorals (Hats) $13.00

• Parade Jackets $30.00 and up We are in the process of collecting emails from all Contact John Greehy for additional members and friends who wish to be notified of upcoming pricing, availability and ordering. events and to stay in touch in case of an emergency. Please send an email (no message necessary) to: Kevin Cummings at: [email protected] or John Greehy at [email protected] - Thanks!

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