Monsignor Lawrence E. Giblin Division One
Broome County, NY - January 2025

​ CORPORATION NEWS

Luck of the Irish Raffle drawing was held in November 14. The winners are posted at the hall. Thank you to everyone who supported this effort. The election results from the Corporation Meeting on November 25 are posted at the hall. Thanks to the members who participated. Corporation President Tom Kelly.

​ AOH FINANCIAL NEWS

The 2025 AOH membership cards will be arriving shortly. We’d appreciate you paying your dues at your earliest convenience. The dues are $40.00. Drop off or mail your payment to: AOH Hall, 148 Main St., Binghamton, NY 13905. Attn: Mark Kadlecik. If you have an address change, please let us know. It’s the only way we can keep our records straight and ensure you’ll get all the mailings.

 IRISH HISTORY

Irish History and the Movies      If you want to understand Irish history you may want to start with the movies, Irish movies. The history of Ireland is complicated, confusing, and inspiring. The stories of the Irish can also be entertaining and amusing. The movies are a great place to learn Irish history, observe its culture, and enjoy its humor.                                                                                                                                                                                                       

      The Irish are known to be celebrated story tellers, so it is no wonder that a strong film making industry has grown in Ireland.  Presently almost 12,000 Irish work either directly or indirectly in the business. Tax credits are sometimes given praise for the industry’s growth. But Louise Ryan of Screen Ireland writes. “It’s the incentives along with very experienced producers, along with award winning talent, crew, and locations”.  Or maybe it’s just the natural story telling ability of the Irish. Whatever it is, the publication Ireland Before You Die says the following are the best 20 of all time:

20. Bloody Sunday (2002) – an important historical Irish movie.                                                                           
19.Belfast (2021) – an Oscar winner, it follows the life of a young boy and his family in the late 60s.
18.Black ’47 -the Great Famine – the story of an Irish Ranger in the British Army who returns home.
17.Good Vibrations (2012)- tells the story of renowned Belfast record store owner Terri Hooley.          
16.War of the Buttons (1994) – a feel-good movie about rival kid gangs who battle over buttons. 
15.Calvary (2014)- a good-natured priest in a small Irish town becomes threatened by a woman.
14.The Quiet Man (1952)- one of the world’s favorite Irish films. A boxer returns to Ireland.                             
13.The Wonder (1922)- an intriguing tale, a young girl claims she can survive without eating.         
12.The Guard (2011) - hilarious, an Irish cop is forced to partner with an American FBI man.
11.Nowhere Special (2020) -the story of a dying father looking to find a family for his 3 yr. old son.        
10. ‘71 (2014) - intense drama, a British soldier is trapped on the streets of Belfast after a riot.   
9.Mickybo and Me (2004) -heartwarming and heartbreaking, 2 boys on opposite side are friends. 
8.In Bruges (2008) – funny, dark, and hilarious. Collin Farrell is a hired assassin.                                  
7.Hunger (2008) – about the true events of the 1981 Irish hunger strike and Bobbby Sands.             
6.Once (2007) – a love story (there had to be one of these on the list), won a music Oscar.          
5.Michael Collins (1996) -tells the story of Irish revolutionary Michael Collins.                                 
4.The Quiet Girl (2022) – an Oscar nominated film; a little girl is sent off to live with relatives.
3.Banshees of Inisherin (2022) -story of 1920s Colm and Padric, then Colm breaks the friendship.     
2.In The Name of The Father (1993) –tells the story of the falsely accused Guildford Four.                   
1.The Wind that Shakes the Barley (2006) –2 brothers fighting for independence but then a twist.
Others recommended include A Bump Along the Way, My Left Foot, and Waking Ned Devine.

 Enjoy, learn, laugh, cry - it’s all there.   - by Bill Burke. Sources: 20 Best Irish Films All Time Ranked, IBYD K. Morris 2.9.24/ K. Ryan, Screen Ireland/ The Top 10 Films About Irish History, Irish Post, Dillon 9.19.22. 

 Parade Committee.

Parade Day 2025 is March 1, 2025

Parade News- Parade Day 3/1/25. Congratulations to Grand Marshal Kathy Blodgett,Maid of Erin Mary Grace Keenan and Starter Seamus Clarke. Dinner-Dance2/15/25 and Irish Day at St. Thomas 2/22/25 .Tom Kelly co-chair.  

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION PROCESS

  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.

Associate memberships are also available to those who do not meet the aforementioned qualification.

It is a standing rule that Applications for Membership that languish without action for longer than 6 months are discarded.

Notifications for induction dates and times, through the Shamrock Degree, are sent to all applicants.
Those who have applied prior to this 6 month period, and are serious about joining the A.O.H., need to reapply for admission and make arrangements to attend a Shamrock Degree ceremony within the next six month.

Those interested in membership must stop into the Hall to submit an application as they must have an active member sponsor them and sign the form.

Please check the Bartender Schedule page here for days and times the hall is open.

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