Time to get you Irish on

Before I get started here just a note from Division President Mary Simmons. The St. Brenden the Navigator Division #1 of the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians are seeking new members. If you are a woman 16 or older and of Irish decent, Catholic or married to a member of the AOH, you are invited to join the Saratoga LAOH. Please Contact Mary Simmons @ (518) 538-2918





It's March, the long cold winter is about to leave us and to help push it out are the Irish. Let's get together to welcome spring and warm days. Over the next few weeks the Commodore John Barry Division #1 of the Ancient order of Hibernians have a few events planned.

March 12, 2011: The Annual Albany St. Patrick's Day Parade. Central Ave. in Albany turns green for the day as groups from Albany, Colonie, North Albany, Watervliet and Saratoga to name a few, step out to show their Irish pride. The parade is a great time for young and old.

March 13, 2011: The Saratoga AOH and LAOH are holding their 8th annual Family Festival at the Saratoga/Wilton Elks Lodge in Saratoga. The is a St. Patrick's Day party that is family friendly. The cost is $5 for Adults and children under 12 are free. Food and drink are available to purchase. The party goes from 3-7. Come out and enjoy an afternoon of Irish music and culture. A must for every Irish family and of course those that want to be Irish.

March 17, 2011: St. Patrick's Day. What more can be said. Enjoy the day with your family and friends. The Irish Times, The Parting Glass, Dango's, The Local, all great places to get your Irish on. In New York City, the 250th St.Patrick's Day Parade will keep 5th Ave. busy and green. Members of the Saratoga AOH will be marching up the Ave. passing St. Patrick's Cathedral, The New York Public Library, and Central Park.



What ever it is you have planned for the month don't forget to go and hear Irish bands. We are very lucky to have some of the best in the world right in our own neighborhood. Hair of The Dog, The Fighting 86's, Flynn 529, Who's Your Paddy. these lads will be working their butts off this month. They all have websites so check out the schedules and lift a pint and sing along.



If you are looking for a nice gift, try Celtic Treasures on Broadway in Saratoga. Owner Paul O'Donnell and his staff have the finest in Irish imports for you to choose from.



And last but not least, remember all of the above can be found on http://www.saratogaaoh.com/