First Annual Parade

1963 - March 17th– New City
Parade Dedication
“To God and Country”

Grand marshal
Rt. Rev. Msgr. Stanislaus J McGovern - 1963

County President---------------------------- Frank J. McDonald
Parade Chairperson------------------------Raymond W. Sheridan
Honorary Chairman -Most Rev. William A. Arnold, Auxiliary Bishop and Military Ordinate
Grand Marshal------------------------------ Rt. Rev. Msgr. Stanislaus J. McGovern
Aides to Grand Marshal
Patrick Casey John F. Skahen, M. Ambrose McCabe,
Patrick Campbell and Dr. Thomas F. Sullivan

1st Battalion Commander----------------- Lt. Col. Charles F. O’Donnell
2nd Battalion Commander---------------- Eugene P O’Brien
3rd Battalion Commander----------------- John P. Schofield
4th Battalion Commander-----------------Peter Anderson Jr.

Judges---------------------------------------- John J. Reilly, Joseph R. Dunnigan, Michael H. Prendergast

Awards
St. Helena’s---------------------------------------------------Best Appearing Unit
Rockland County Police Benevolent Association-------Best Appearing Non Musical Unit
Albertus Magnus H.S.----------------------------------------Best Appearing H.S
Lady of Mercy, Park Ridge---------------------------------Best Appearing C.Y.O. Unit
Sacred Heart School, Suffern------------------------------Best Appearing Elementary School
Sacred Heart School, Yonkers-----------------------------Best School Pipe Band
Joyce Kilmer Assembly Fourth Degree, K. Of C.-------Best Marching Formation Unit
St. Anthony’s C.Y.O. Nanuet--------------------------------Best Conduct while Marching
Mary Gilligan & Children of Irish Class-----------------Best Dressed Native Irish Children Group
County Down Association Fife & Drum Corps. ---------Best Irish County Represented
St. Gregory Barbarigo--------------------------------------Best Showing C.Y.O. Group
St. Margarets-------------------------------------------------Best represented Parish
A.O.H. Division 9, Bronx----------------------------------Best Sounding Accordion Band, Musical Unit

The first Rockland County Saint Patrick’s Day Parade was held in New City on Sunday March 17th.

Estimated 4,500 marchers and approximately 35,000 spectators enjoyed this great Parade. The Grandmarshal for the day was the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Stanislaus J. McGovern of St. Joseph’s Church, Spring Valley.
There were two official reviewing stands one at St Augustine’s and one at the courthouse. Many dignitaries were in the reviewing stand at St. Augustine’s to view the parade. Enjoying the parade were The Most Rev, William A. Arnold, Auxiliary bishop of New York Archdiocese, with him were Rev, James J. Kelly of Sacred Heart church in Suffern, dean of Clergy; Rev. Michael Toner of St. Margarets, Pearl River, Rev. James Leddy, of St Augustine’s, and the Hibernian Chaplain Rev. James Gilmartin of Letchworth Village.

Second Annual Parade
1964 - March 22nd– New City

County President---------------------------- Frank J. McDonald
Parade Chairperson------------------------Raymond W. Sheridan

Grand Marshal------------------------------ Judge John F. Skahen

The Ancient Order of Hibernians sponsored their 2nd Annual Saint Patrick’s Day Parade in New City to an overflowing crowd. There were two reviewing stands, one located at St. Augustine’s church and the other at the County Courthouse. In the reviewing stand were such dignitaries as Rev. Msgr. Michael Toner of St. Margarets, Pearl River, Rev, Msgr. James J. Kelly of Sacred Heart church, Rev. Msgr. George F. Brennan of St. Augustine’s.
The weather for the parade was a beautiful day with the sun shining and not a drop of rain in sight.
 

Third Annual Parade
1965 - March 21st – Pearl River


Parade Chairperson------------------------Raymond W. Sheridan
Grand Marshal------------------------------ Patrick Casey

Judges------------------------------------------ Rev. Vincent Wallace, Joseph St. Lawrence,
John Lakeland, John Grant, John Reilly, John Schofield, Charles O’Dowd jr.

The judges in the following categories presented awards.

St. Anthony’s -------------------------------------Best appearing School
Dominican College----------------------------- Best appearing College
St. Agatha’s --------------------------------------Best appearing C.Y.O.
St. Gregory Barbarigo--------------------------Best conduct while marching
O’Connell & Fay’s Irish Dancing Group---Best Irish Children’s Group
St. Thomas Aquinas College------------------Best Represented Adult Catholic Group
St Margarets--------------------------------------Best represented Parish
St. Augustine’s-----------------------------------Best Uniformed appearance
Division II----------------------------------------Best Sponsoring Unit
Bridgeport P.A.L. band-------------------------Best appearance
Bergen Catholic H.S.---------------------------Best Band
Salesian H.S. New Rochelle--------------------Best Dress Formation

The weather for the parade was a chilly 24-degree temperature with biting winds making it a cold, cold day.
 

Fourth Annual Parade
1966 - March 20th – Haverstraw


Parade Chairperson------------------------Raymond W. Sheridan

Grand Marshal------------------------------ Rt. Rev. Msgr. James M. Gilmartin

Judges------------------------------------------ Robert Meehan

The judges presented awards in the following categories.

Emerald Society Pipe Band, NYC. Police Dept.---- Best Appearance
Rosary Academy, Sparkill------------------------------- Best Appearance High School
Dominican College, Blauvelt--------------------------- Best Appearance College
St. Anthony’s, Nanuet------------------------------------ Best Appearance grade School
Bergen Catholic High School--------------------------- Best Band
Salesian High School, New Rochelle, NY. ---------- Best dressed in Formation
St. Paul’s School, in Congers. -------------------------- Best Conduct while marching
Sacred Heart High School, Yonkers------------------ Best Appearance with Irish Music
St. Peters, Haverstraw----------------------------------- Best represented Parish
St. Agatha Drill Team, Nanuet------------------------- Best appearing Uniform
John Cardinal Dalton Division III-------------------- AOH Division with most marchers
 

Fifth Annual Parade
1967 - March 19th - Suffern
Parade Chairperson------------------------ F. Wilson Smith
Parade Commander------------------------Lt. Col. C. F. O’Donnell
James A. Farley
Grand Marshal----------------------------- Cornelius Lucey
1st Battalion Commander----------------- Kevin Meagher
2nd Battalion Commander---------------- Peter Anderson
3rd Battalion Commander----------------- John Boyle

The weather was brisk and sunny, but very cold, for the parade
 

 Sixth Annual Parade
1968 - March 17th– New City

County President---------------------------- John L. O’Sullivan
Parade Chairperson------------------------ John L. O’Sullivan
Grand Marshal----------------------------- Robert Meehan D.A.
Aide to Grand Marshal------------------- Judge John F. Skahen
The judges presented awards in the following categories.



Msgr John Flannery, St. Peters-------------------A.O.H. County Trophy for Most Outstanding service to the A.O.H.
Yonkers Kilty Band----------------------------------- Freeman Agency Trophy, best pipers band
Knights of Columbus of Rockland County---------Provident Savings and Loan Trophy Best showing of a Group
Marine Corp League of Rockland County-------- Rockland County Sheriff’s Dept. Trophy for best Color Guard.
St Augustines New City------------------------------Rockland D.A’s Trophy for Best Marching Grammar School
Rosary Academy-----------------------------Rockland County Republican Committee Trophy Best Military Showing
Sacred Heart H.S. Yonkers--------------------------Jerry Mastromarino Trophy Best High School Band.
Albertus Magnus--------------------------------------County Trust Company Trophy, Best H.S. Line of March.
O’Connell & Fay’s Irish School of Dancing-----Rock Industries Trophy, Best Demonstrating Unit
N.Y. Fife & Drum Regimental Band--------------Rockland National BankTrophy, Best Band
Elmsford H.S------------------------------------------Tappan Zee National Bank Trophy, Best formation, H.S. Band
Paulette Girls Drum Corp, Brooklyn--------------Rheingold Breweries Trophy, Best Formation Marching Order
St. Agatha’s Home------------------------------------Haverstraw Town board, Best Institutional Unit

The official reviewing stand was on the County Courthouse grounds while a second reviewing stand was erected at St Augustines for the clergy and guests.
The weather was the worst ever for a county parade the marchers were drenched in a steady downpour,
 

 Seventh Annual Parade
1969 – March 23rd – Pearl River

Grand Marshal-----------------------------Raymond Sheridan
 

 Eight Annual Parade
1970 – March 22nd – Pearl River

Parade Chairperson------------------------ Raymond Sheridan
Grand Marshal------------------------------ Peter Anderson Sr.



The judges in the following categories presented awards

Salesian H.S. New Rochelle-----------------Best High School Band
St. Agnes School Sparkill--------------------Best Marching Unit
St. Margarets---------------------------------Best represented group
St. Gregory Barbarigo----------------------Best in line of March
Pearl River Cadets--------------------------Best Fife and Drum
St. Vincent Ferre, Brooklyn----------------Best Parish Band

Occasional hailstones and showers failed to dampen the spirits of the marchers

Ninth Annual Parade
1971 – March 21st – Suffern

County President----------------------------Thomas Murray
Grand Marshal------------------------------ Frank Geoghan
 

Tenth Annual Parade
1972 – March 19th – Pearl River

County President----------------------------Thomas Murray
Parade Co-Chairperson-------------------- Cornelius O’Sullivan
Parade Co-Commander-------------------- Michael Woods
Grand Marshal------------------------------ Tim Finn
Honorary Grand Marshal ----------------Rt. Rev. Msgr. William Brady
Aides------------------------------------------- Daniel Geelan, William DeLaney,
James P. Naughton John Grant,
Edward Fitzpatrick, Jack Coyle
Joseph Burns, John King

James J. Mullins --------------------------- Narrator

Eleventh Annual Parade

1973 – March 18th – Pearl River

                     Parade Dedication

             To President Richard Nixon

 “Having secured peace for our Nation with Honor”

County President ---------------------------------------Thomas Murray

Parade Chairman----------------------------------------Raymond W. Sheridan

Parade C0-Commander------------------------------- Col. Charles F.  O’Donnell

Parade Co-Commander--------------------------------Lt. Col. James Gribbon

Grand Marshal -----------------------------------------Thomas Murray

Honorary Grand Marshal-----------------------------Rt. Rev. Msgr. James Kelly

Aides

James Casey, Edward Fitzpatrick, Edward Morris

1^st Battalion Commander -----------------------------Bradley Bobb

2^nd Battalion Commander ----------------------------John A. Murphy

3^rd Battalion Commander ----------------------------Denis Mulvihill

The parade was held with an icy cold wind and snow flurries

1979 – March 18th – Pearl River
Grand Marshal - John O’Grady

County President --------------------------------------- John Foody
Honored Guest-------------------------------------------Mario Biaggi, Congressman
Parade Narrator-----------------------------------------Timothy Finn
Awards Chairman -------------------------------------John F. Connally
Awards Committee--------------------------------------Rev. Thomas Murphy, Pastor, Sacred, Tappan
Henry Egling, Executive Ruler, Elks Lodge. P.R.
Edward Hanrahan, Irish Tourist Board
Sean O’Connell, Irish Tourist Board

Awards
Knights of Columbus--------------------------------------Best Color Guard
Pearl River Fire Department-----------------------------Best Adult Group
Emerald Society of New York State Court System—Best Bagpipe Band
Pearl River Cadets------------------------------------------Best Senior Band
Rockland Civil Air Patrol---------------------------------Best Drill Team
St. Margarets Grade 1 through 8------------------------------Best School Unit
Sue Roberts Irish Dancing School-----------------------Best Children’s Unit
St. Margarets Spirit of ‘76---------------------------------Best Junior Band
Sligo Mens Association------------------------------------Best Irish American Unit
A.O.H. Division V------------------------------------------Best A.O.H. Division

The weather was blustery making it difficult to carry the Banners and Flags. However the sun was shining which helped to make this parade enjoyable

1985 – March 17th – Pearl River
1985 - John Foody
Twenty Third Annual Parade

1985 – March 17th – Pearl River
1985 - John Foody

County President --------------------------------------- Des Neary
Parade Chairman--------------------------------------- Connie Sullivan

Grand Marshal ----------------------------------------- John J. Foody
Aide to NYC Grand Marshal -------------------------William Kelly

The parade was held in cold weather with snow forecast for the day.
Fortunately the snow stayed away for the duration of the parade.

1988 – March 20th – Pearl River
Thomas Mooney
Twenty Sixth Annual Parade

1988 – March 20th – Pearl River
Thomas Mooney

Thomas Mooney will lead the 26th Annual Rockland County St. Patrick’s day parade down Central Avenue, Pearl River, Sunday, March 20th, 1988.
In his twenty-two years as a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Thomas Mooney of Orangeburg has either marched in every St. Patrick’s Day Parade or has worked behind the scenes to organize what has become the County’s largest Parade.
He has also held every office in the organization working his way up to President of Division III and President of the County Board.
Mooney has lived in Orangeburg since 1959 with his wife Mary, three daughters and two sons.

Parade Dedication
“To the Late Sean McBride, founder of Amnesty International and a recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize”

County President ----------------------------------------- John Cawley
Grand Marshal ------------------------------------------- Tom Mooney
NYCFD Emerald Society---------------------------------Best large Pipe Band
Our Lady of Refuge----------------------------------------Best Fife & Drum
FD Weschester County------------------------------------Best small Pipe Band
RCPD Emerald Society------------------------------------Best Senior Marching Group
Clarkstown Police Honor Guard-------------------------Best Color Guard
Cathedral H.S.-----------------------------------------------Best large H.S. Band
Ramapo H.S.-------------------------------------------------Best small H.S. Band
St. Gregory Barbarigo--------------------------------------Best School
Inisfree School of Dance-----------------------------------Best Junior Childrens Group
The Blue Phanthoms---------------Tie---------------Best Junior Children’s Band
Sacred Heart School, Suffern----Tie------------- Best Junior Children’s Band
RC. Irish Northern Aid-------------------------------Best Intermediate Civic Group

The Parade was held in blustery conditions

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2004 Parade Pearl River

Grand Marshal Michael Halpin

Michael Halpin was born in Kilrush, County Clare, in 1936, the second oldest of seven children of Martin and Nora Halpin. Educated by the Christian Brothers, from an early age he was active in sporting circles, and was a committee member of the Kilrush Hurling and Boxing Clubs. Mike worked for Irish Shell Ltd. Before going to England to work for the British Railways in Derby.
After immigrating to New York in 1955, Mike was drafted, serving in the U.S. Army in Korea from 1956 to 1958. He joined the NYPD in 1963 and served as President of the 46th Pct. Club, and as delegate for both the Emerald Society and Holy Name Society for several years. He is a member of St. Margaret’s Parish, the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick and a committeeman for the Republican Party in Pearl River. He graduated from RCC in 1976 with an Associates Degree in Criminal Justice, and from Iona College in 1981 with a Batchelor’s Degree in Behavioral Science.
Mike moved to Pearl River with Bridie, a native of County Meath, in 1973. They are the proud parents of three sons and one daughter: Kathleen, a graduate of SUNY, Cortlandt; Michael Jr., a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point; John, a graduate from the University of Rhode Island, and Kevin, a Captain in the U.S. Marine Corps and a helicopter pilot, who served nine months of active duty in Iraq and Kuwait last year. The three boys played Gaelic football for the Rockland Hibernians in all age groups.
In 1973 Mike joined the AOH Division 3, and in 1977 was chairman of the Division Communion Breakfast held at the Elks. He received the AOH Shamrock Degree in 1977, In 1979, Mike was chairman of the Rockland county AOH Sixth Annual Feis and Field Games, dedicated to Padraig Pearse in commemoration of his centennial. He continued to help with the Feis for approximately ten years, and recently was a committee member of the very successful fund raiser for the Pearl River “Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day” Parade. Presently, he is chairman of the Rockland County AOH Charities Committee.
In 1981, Mike became President of the Rockland GAA, serving two terms. He was chairman of the first tour to Ireland with the U-16 football team, accompanied by families and friends. He was assistant coach of that fine team that won the first ever championship for Rockland and continued undefeated for two years, winning both the League and Special Knock-out Championships (1976-1977). Mike is a long time member, officer, coach and chairman of many fundraisers which involved the youth of the Irish American community. He is truly proud of the accomplishments of the GAA, which has preserved our national games, and still keeps faith in the spirit of Padraig Pearse’s vision in the activity of our children who are perpetuating the culture that Pearse died to save.
Mike was one of the founding officers of the Rockland Irish American Cultural Center in 1977, a past President (1996-2000) and is presently the financial secretary and manager. Actively involved with numerous groups that use the center for meetings, cultural activities and social events, he was also chairman of fundraisers for the Rockland GAA, Project Children, the Brian Pearson Defense Fund, etc. Mike is presently, and has been for the past seven years, chairman of the live telecast of the GAA games from Ireland every week during the season.


2004 – Pearl River

42nd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade

In Memoriam
In memory of our dear friend Ed Larkin, Founder and Pipe Major Emeritus, Rockland County A.O.H. Pipe Band (now known as Rockland County A.O.H. Edward V. Larkin Memorial Pipe’s and Drums). As we line up behind “his band” to march on St. Patrick’s Day, remember the man who made it happen.
“If I could be remembered for one thing, it would not be that I started a pipe band, but rather that I took these young people, and by teaching them the bagpipe’s, I instilled in them a knowledge and pride and love of their Irish heritage”.
Ed Larkin, Recipient of the President’s Award, Emerald Ball, February, 2002.

Dedication
It is our honor and privilege to dedicate this year’s Rockland County A.O.H. Saint Patrick’s Day Parade to our Armed Forces and their families. Please accept our deepest thanks for protecting our country and defending our freedom. You are always ready to watch over our shores and for that we say, God bless you and your families and may God continue to bless America”. Godspeed and good luck as you continue on your chosen path.

Judges
Meg Mollahan, Tom Killgallen, Helene O’Hanlon, Sister Margaret Fitzpatrick and Susan Sheridan.

General Committee
Parade Chairperson……………………….Mary O’Sullivan
Formation Chairman………………………Mark Walker
Secretary…………………………………..Eileen Walker
Treasurer…………………………………..Martin Hickey
Awards and Judges Chairperson………….Patricia Dwyer
Arrangements Chairman………………….John Foody
Parade Announcer…………………………Nick Murphy
Ball Chairpersons………………………….Patricia and Dan Barry
Journal Chairman…………………………Pat Hogan
Reviewing Stand………………………….Martin Fogarty
Other Committee Members………………Jim McDonnell, Ray Sheridan, Matt Reilly,
Cy Hughes, Tim O’Neill, Michael Halpin,
Carmel Reilly, John Lowry, George Leahy, Jim
Russell

Grand Marshal Cy Hughes
2005 Pearl River

This years Grand Marshal, Cyril (Cy) Hughes, is a man who has never forgotten his beloved Ireland.
One of three children, Cy is the son of Lilly and the late Peter Hughes of St. Mary’s, Clontibret, County Monaghan. Educated in local schools, Cy immigrated to the United States in 1963. He enlisted in the US Army and served with distinction in Korea for three years, attaining the rank of Sergeant.
Upon his honorable discharge, Cy chose to continue his education and his military career with the US Air force National Guard at Stewart Air Force Base in Newburgh, NY. He served as a civil engineer for nineteen years and, in 1999, was promoted to First Sergeant of the 105th Civil Engineering Flight. He retired in 2003 after twenty six years of faithful service, including active duty at Ground Zero during the 9-11 tragedy.
In 1970, Cy’s civilian career found him as a member of the MABSTOA Division of New York City Transit Authority, where he worked his way up the managerial ladder and retired as Director of Bus Maintenance Training. Cy is presently the director of transportation for the Tarrytown Union Free School District in Westchester, NY.
In 1969, Cy married Margaret (Peggy) O’Keefe from Gragg, Abbeyfeale, County Limerick. They are the proud parents of a daughter, Kelli, and her husband Tommy, and a son, Joseph, and his wife, Maureen. They are even prouder grandparents of TJ, Kate, Caroline, Emma, Kaeleigh and Christine.
Cy’s long involvement with all things Irish in Rockland County includes the Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 1, the MacBride Chapter of Irish Northern Aid, which he is currently president; the Feis Committee and the Saint Patrick’s Day Parade Committee. Cy is currently a director of the New York State AOH and a past Rockland County President.
Cy stands by his belief that “in leading by example and creating an awareness of Irish culture in our homes, we can instill a pride and knowledge of our proud Irish heritage in future generations.

43rd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

Sponsored by the Ancient Order of Hibernians

Sunday March 20th, 2005 at Pearl River New York.

In Memoriam
For all deceased members of the Men’s and Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians of Rockland County, NY.

Dedication

It is our honor and privilege to dedicate this year’s Rockland County AOH Saint Patrick’s Day Parade to our Armed Forces and their families. Please accept our deepest thanks for protecting our country and defending our freedom. You are always ready to watch over our shores and for that we say “God bless you and your families and may God continue to bless America”.
Godspeed and good luck as you continue on your chosen path.

Judges
Maureen Fogarty, Jack O’Connor, Diane O’Donnell, Helene O’Hanlon, Susan Sheridan and Father Edward J. Weber.

General Committee
Parade Chairperson – Mary O’Sullivan
Formation Chairman – Mark Walker
Secretary – Eileen Walker
Treasurer – Martin Hickey
Awards & Judges Chairperson – Patricia Dwyer
Arrangements Committee – Ray Sheridan, John Foody, Jim Russell
Ball Chairpersons – Patricia & Dan Barry
Journal Chairman – Pat Hogan
Reviewing Stand – Brian Gunn
Parade Announcer – Nick Murphy
Other Committee Members – Jim McDonnell, Matt Reilly, Cy Hughes, Tim O’Neill, Michael Halpin, Carmel Reilly, John Lowry, George Leahy, Linda Sheridan and Jim Normoyle.
 

March 19th 2006 –Pearl River / Jimmy Teague Grand Marshal
 

Jimmy Teague Grand Marshal

Jimmy Teague was born and raised in the small town of Ardboe, County Tyrone. He comes from a long line of devoted Republicans. His mother Ann and her family have a proud tradition of resistance to British rule in Ireland. His father, William, was decorated by the Irish Republican Army, and was awarded a medal by President DeValera for his service during the War of Independence.
As a youth, Jimmy attended the Saint Patrick’s National School. At the age of eighteen, he joined the Irish Army, and was stationed at the Curragh in County Kildare. Upon his discharge, Jimmy was unable to find employment at home. The Orange State’s institutionalized employment discrimination against Nationalists led him to immigrate to New York in 1955. He settled in the Marble Hill section of the Bronx, and first worked as a plasterer in Union Local 60. In 1964, he began working for the New York City Building Department, and continued there until his retirement in 1992. He then worked for Weichert Realty in Pomona, New York, and is now retired.
From the very beginning of the current phase of the struggle for Irish freedom, Jimmy has been a tireless worker for the oppressed people in the North. While living in the Bronx during the mid 1960’s, Jimmy joined the AOH. During the late 1960’s, he was a member of the Tyrone Action Committee, assisting victims of the sectarian backlash to the Civil Rights Movement. Jimmy joined Irish Northern Aid shortly after it was formed, and was a member of the Bronx unit. In 1975, he moved with his family to Blauvelt, quickly becoming a member of Division 5, the Rockland GAA and The Rockland Irish American Cultural Center. He also became an active member of Rockland County’s Sean MacBride unit of Irish Northern Aid, where he has served as both Vice President and President. As the Chair of the Annual Bobby Sands Memorial Dance since 1982, he has been instrumental to its success.
Jimmy’s generosity of spirit, time and person are evident in so many ways. He has served as chairman of fundraisers for Irish activists Francis Gildernew and Gerry McGeogh during times of intense pressure from the American Government. He has been a regular figure at demonstrations, and has continually been involved with bringing speakers to our community to expand our understanding of the difficulties faced in the North. The extent of his dedication was further demonstrated when he was among those who made their own homes available to secure bail for the Tucson Six. Jimmy also ran two very successful fundraisers for Congressman Peter King and Congressman Benjamin Gilman.
While working so diligently and modestly, Jimmy, together with his wife Bridgid raised three children: Lisa, Jimmy, and Sean.

March 19th 2006 -
Annual Rockland County Saint Patricks Day Parade.

In Memoriam.

For all deceased members of the Men’s and Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians of Rockland County New York.


Dedication

We the Members of the Ancient Order of Hibernians dedicate our 2006 Rockland County
St. Patricks Day Parade to the men and women of our Armed Forces.
You went when called….You didn’t ask why….you were proud to serve.
Please accept our deepest thanks for protecting our country and defending our freedom. God bless you and your families and may God continue to bless America. Godspeed and good luck as you continue on your chosen path.

Judges
Maureen Fogarty, John Foody, Dianne O’Donnell, Moira Reilly, Father Edward J Weber.

General Committee
Parade Chairperson – Mary O’Sullivan
Formation Chairman – Mark Walker
Secretary – Eileen Walker
Treasurer – Martin Hickey
Awards and Judges Chairperson – Patricia Dwyer
Arrangements Committee – Ray Sheridan and Jim Russell
Ball Chairpersons – Patricia and Dan Barry
Journal Chairperson – Pat Hogan
Reviewing Stand – Martin Fogarty Jr.
Parade announcers – Michael and Neil O’Sullivan

Other Committee members
Jim McDonnell, Matt Reilly, Moira Reilly, Cy Hughes, Tim O’Neill, Jimmy Teague, Carmel O’Reilly, John Lowry, George Leahy, Helen Murphy, Susan Sheridan, Alice Fogarty, Martin Fogarty Sr., Jim Normoyle, Tim Hopkins, Kevin Donohue, Ed Moane, Ray Hull, Gayle Rogo, Kevin McNulty, John Foody, Bobby Mulholland, Linda Sheridan, Phil Sheridan.

Rockland County St. Patrick’s Day Parade

2007 – March 20th – Pearl River

Mary O’Sullivan

“Friendship, Unity and Christian Charity”, our AOH motto, personify the daily life of this years Grand Marshal. Mary O’Sullivan brings affection and respect to her participation in the lives of so many Rockland County residents. Her efforts lend harmony to the thoughts and actions of others involved in her diverse activities. As for her connection to our Irish culture, broad knowledge of Irish history and activity both here and in Ireland have fostered her commitment to preserving our proud tradition, a commitment publicly honored in 1999 with the designation Hibernian of the Year by the AOH.
For the past 22 years, Mary has worked tirelessly on the parade committee of Rockland County’s AOH Saint Patrick’s Day Parade. The parade has grown, and so has Mary’s work for this annual event. During her years of marriage to her beloved husband Neil, she carried on his work, along with John Devlin, becoming in March 2001 the sole chair.
Mary O’Sullivan is a member of the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 3. Her work in the Irish community, in addition to the parade, includes activities such as the Rockland AOH/LAOH Feis, the Halfway to Saint Patrick’s Day Committee, RCLAOH Pancake Breakfast, the Rockland GAA Pub Quizzes, Project Children, the Hurricane Katrina Fundraiser and various committees within the Ladies Division 3, as well as committees on the RCLAOH Board. Through Project Children, a child from Northern Ireland enjoyed two pleasant summers in her home.
Mary is the fourth child born to Grace Smith Crable and Augustine Crable, who lived in Sparkill. Anastasia Burke Smith, her maternal Grandmother, grew up in Tralee, County Kerry. The Crable children attended grammar school in Piermont and the old Tappan Zee High School, also in the village. Although now a parishioner of St. Aedan’s in Pearl River, St. Johns, the Piermont Parish, draws Mary back every Sunday to teach CCD. Recently Mary received the Catechetical Medal of Honor for twenty five plus years of service to Catechetical Ministry to our New York Archdiocese.
Lady Cliff College in Highland Falls was the site of Mary’s college years, with graduation in 1963. Then began 39 years of teaching to several generations of children in the South Orangetown School District, accompanied by active membership in the New York State United Teachers, the Education Association of South Orangetown and Parent-Teacher Association Committees.
It is with great pride that Mary O’Sullivan will represent the men and women of the Ancient Order of Hibernians on March 18th as Grand Marshal.
She is truly grateful for the honor. God Bless.

Sunday March 18th, 2007 at 1:30 p.m. Pearl River, New York.

In Memoriam
William “Bill” O’Dwyer, former member of the Parade Committee and long time supporter of Irish causes.

Dedication
We, the members of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, dedicate our 2007 Rockland County St. Patrick’s Day Parade to the men and women of our armed forces. You went when called…you didn’t ask why…you were proud to serve. Please accept our deepest thanks for protecting our country and defending our freedom.
God bless you and your families and may God continue to serve America. Godspeed and good luck as you continue on your chosen path.

Judges
John J. Foody, John Mollahan, Diane O’Donnell, Susan Sheridan and Monsignor Edward J. Weber.

General Committee
Parade Chairperson – Mary O’Sullivan.
Formation Chairman – Mark Walker.
Secretary–Eileen Walker.
Treasurer–Vince Tyer.
Awards and Judges Chairperson – Patricia Dwyer
Arrangements Committee-Cy Hughes and Jim Russell
Ball Chairpersons-Patricia and Dan Barry
Journal Chairmen-Martin Fogarty and Michael O’Sullivan
Reviewing Stand-Ed Moane
Parade announcers Michael and Neil O’Sullivan
Aides to the Grand Marshal:
Helen K. Murphy, L.A.O.H. County Board
Karen Lord L.A.O.H. Div. # 1
Carmel Reilly, L.A.O.H. Div. # 3
Seamus Clarke, A.O.H. Div. # 1
Pat Sheehy, A.O.H. Div. # 2
John Lowry, A.O.H. Div. # 3
Mark McCabe, A.O.H. Div. # 5
Margaret Moran, Rockland County Feis
Pat Brady, Irish Arts Forum.
Della Kivlehan, Rockland Irish American Cultural Center.
Gerry O’Riordan, Rockland Gaelic Athletic Association
James McNamee, Rockland County Police Emerald Society
Myles Prior, Rockland County Shields

Battalion Commanders:

First Battalion: Pat Withers, A.O.H. Div. # 1
Second Battalion: Christopher St. Lawrence, A.O.H. Div. # 4
Third Battalion: Pat Willock, A.O.H. Div. # 2
Fourth Battalion: Denis O’Donnell, Div. # 5
Fifth Battalion: Russ Pogeweit, A.O.H. Div # 3

Other Committee Members
Jim McDonnell, Matt Reilly, Moira Reilly, Tim O’Neill, Carmel Reilly, John Lowry, Helen Murphy, Susan Sheridan, Alice Fogarty, Jim Normoyle, Tim Hopkins, Kevin Donohue, Ray Hull, Gail Rogo, Kevin McNulty, John Foody, Bobby Mulholland, Dermot Moore, Joan Moore, Mark McCabe, Jack Ryan, Linda Sheridan, Phil Sheridan.