AOH Annual St. Pat's Parade
Saturday, March 13
Downtown Omaha (Old Market)

About AOH

The Ancient Order of Hibernians is a Catholic, Irish American Fraternal Organization founded in New York City on May 4, 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.

Active across the United States, The Order seeks to aid the newly arrived Irish, both socially and politically. The many Divisions and club facilities located throughout the U.S. traditionally have been among the first to welcome new Irish Americans. Here, the Irish culture -- art, dance, music, and sports are fostered and preserved. The newcomers can meet some of "their own" and are introduced to the social atmosphere of the Irish-American community. The AOH has been at the political forefront for issues concerning the Irish, such as: Immigration Reform; economic incentives both here and in Ireland; the human rights issues addressed in the MacBride Legislation; Right-To-Life; and a peaceful and just solution to the issues that divide Ireland.

The Omaha AOH Fr Flanagan Division is the local Division for the Omaha Metro Area and is based in Omaha. The club holds monthly meetings and is involved in many community events and activities. The Omaha Division also is proud to support many fund raising activities for the Madonna School for Exceptional Children and other worthy social causes.

In 1998 the Division elected to name the Division after Fr. Edward Flanagan who founded Boystown in 1917. Now named Girls & Boys Town, the facility has a long history of offering help, hope and healing to abused, abandoned, neglected, handicapped or otherwise troubled children. In fact, their mission is to change the way America cares for her at-risk children.

Membership

Eligibility: Membership in the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Inc. is confined to men 16 years and older who are practicing Roman Catholics of Irish birth or descent and who are citizens of United States of America or who have declared their intentions to become citizens of the United States of America.

HOW TO SIGN UP:
A) Simply attend one of our monthly meetings OR
B) Click HERE to fill out our form and our Financial Secretary will contact you.

AOH Activities for St. Pat's 2009

Annual AOH St Patrick's Parade Sat Mar 14, 2009 10:00 a.m. Old Market (Downtown), Omaha, NE For information about being in the parade, contact Maury McSorley at (402) 346-3089 or EMAIL. The parade starts at 15th & Harney, moves east to 11th & Harney, south to 11th & Howard, ends at 14th & Howard. PARADE ENTRY FORM in Word or Adobe PDF.

Post-Parade Party (Public)
Sat Mar 14, 2009
12:00 p.m.
St Patrick's Parish, 1404 Castelar St, Omaha NE

AOH 2009 St. Patrick's Day Luncheon (Public)
Tues Mar 17, 2009
11:00am-?
Omaha Firefighters Hall, 60th & Grover, Omaha NE