Ancient Order of Hibernians
Brendan Cooney AOH members from VA and Washington D.C. had a great time last night at the Capitol Hill Club downtown Washington D.C. for the Warrior Canine (K9) Connection fundraiser. WCC raises and trains service dogs who are given to veterans. With the emcee from CBS, members of Congress, Medal of Honor Recipient COL (Ret) Paris Davis, … Read more
I was able to visit NYC over the weekend and through Tuesday. 9/11 is a sad and solemn event, but one that I am happy and honored to attend. Having been activated after 9/11, it hits home for me and provides that emotional connection. I was a student during an Army Broadening Seminar that meshed first … Read more
Emmet Statue Commemoration. A beautiful day to honor a patriot, with guest speeches from DC AOH and from the new Ambassador, Geraldine Byrne Nason. Held annually by the Irish American Unity Conference, Peter Kissell organized an annual commemoration of Robert Emmet, with DC AOH in support, at the Robert Emmet Statue that sits near the … Read more
It was a great day for Alexandria yesterday for the Irish fest. 2 divisions, state officers, and over 25 brothers attended with Vince singing our anthems. Well done! We also raised money through raffles, ornament sales, and 50/50, where the winner (LAOH member) took home 200. Today I will represent my division at the Emmet … Read more
Well done to the Cunningham Division on their recent charity/desert event. They teamed up with nutrition and kitchen staffat the Martinsburg, WV Veteran Center to honor the congressional approval of th Pledge of Allegiance.
We had 4 AOH members including DC present, for another great show. This event pays tribute to veterans and to service dogs, and raises money for the Warrior K9 Connection. WKC is based out of MD, and raises and trains dogs to be service dogs for veterans. Extra perks at this annual event (in DEC) … Read more
With the Cunningham Challenge of the Christmas Appeal, multiple VA AOH divisions donated $1000 to Freedom for All Ireland. FFAI brings to light issues for Northern Ireland, and helps to promote and support a 32 county Ireland. Pictured are brothers with VA State FFAI Chairman Jim McLaughlin and Terry Riley, along with presidents of 2 … Read more
AOH Volunteers from the Thomas J. Cunningham Jr. Division (Loudoun County, VA) along with volunteers from the Local Knights of Columbus Council and Assembly, as well as Veterans with the Leesburg VFW, participate in the annual wrapping of approximately hundreds of new Sweat Outfits for delivery to the VA Hospital in Martinsburg, WV in early … Read more
Each quarter, the Thomas J. Cunningham Division – Loudoun County, VA, provides a dessert for the veterans and staff located at the Martinsburg VA Facility. October 2021 recognized “1/2 way to St. Patrick’s Day”. Funds to support this quarterly event are typically raised through 50/50 raffles as well as through local dinners/gatherings. Representing the Division … Read more
The AOH remembers its veterans. Veterans in the Alexandria, VA area laid flags on the graves at the Alexandria Veterans Cemetery, in Alexandria, VA. The AOH, in conjunction with the Knights of Columbus, added over 200 flags to thank those that paid the ultimate sacrifice.