Sunday, October 20, 2013
Sean Tallon Memorial Football Tournament 2013
Yonkers
AOH Sponsors Irish Youth Sports Tournament in Woodlawn
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| NY Celtic and St. Barnabas in action at Paddy's Field in Woodlawn |
The
legacy of a local Yonkers hero was remembered this past Sunday as The AOH of
Yonkers presented the 5th Annual Firefighter Sean Tallon Memorial Gaelic
Football Tournament, held at Paddy’s Field in Woodlawn. The tournament is held in conjunction with
the G.A.A. Minor Board of New York each October.
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| The Tournament includes local youth teams from The Bronx and Yonkers |
The tournament is named after N.Y.C.
Firefighter Sean Patrick Tallon, who lost his life in the terrorist attacks on
The World Trade Center on September 11, 2001.
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| The competition was fierce! |
Once again, the four local Under-8 youth
teams (St. Raymond’s, St. Barnabas, NY Rangers and NY Celtic) competed in a
round robin tournament to crown this year’s winner of The Sean Tallon Memorial
Cup.
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| NY Celtic hoist up The Sean Tallon Cup for 2013 |
After a well-played final match, NY
Celtic were named The Champions for 2013!
Here is a Video with Highlights from this Year's Tournament!
The organizers of the tournament were
also honored this year to welcome Sean
Tallon’s Mother Eileen and Sister Rosaleen, who helped present the
Championship Cup and medals to this year’s winners!
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| Organizers welcomed members of Sean Tallon's family to the tournament this year |
Thanks go to Division One Sports Director Joe Hallinan, who works tirelessly to
make sure this event is a success each and every year!
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| Joe Hallinan speaks during the Trophy Presentation Ceremony |
The members of Division One would like to thank all of the volunteers who helped make the day such a wonderful success! We are proud to promote Irish Culture through youth sports. See you all next year!
Saturday, October 19, 2013
Yonkers Chilly Hilly 5k Run/Walk 2013
Yonkers AOH Sponsors Charity 5k Run/Walk for Pediatric Center
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| Hibernian Kevin Hartnett with a 1st Place Finish in the 60-69 age group |
The Yonkers AOH Division was proud to be a sponsor of The 2nd Annual “Chilly Hilly 5k Run/Walk” again this year to raise funds to benefit The Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Center in Yonkers. The event is run by The North Yonkers Scholarship Foundation, which awards scholarships to local students and raises money for charitable causes in our area.
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| AOH Members Sean Mayer and Geoff Keating volunteer during the event |
This year,
nearly 400 people turned out to participate in the event. There were several AOH members volunteering
at water stations, and several other members competed in their respective age
groups.
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| Father and Son Tom & Tom Allison refresh after a long day! |
Congratulations to Brother Young Tom Allison for placing 6th
overall and to Brother Kevin Hartnett, who placed 1st in the 60-69
age group!
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| Division One is a proud sponsor of The Chilly hilly 5k Run/Walk |
Congratulations
to all who participated to help raise money for The Pediatric Center! This is an event that we are proud to
sponsor, and are confident that it will continue to grow each and every year!
Sunday, October 6, 2013
Annual Respect Life Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral
Yonkers Hibernians Attend Respect Life Mass at St. Patrick’s
Cathedral
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| The AOH at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City |
Members of
Division One attended the annual Respect Life Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral
in New York City on Sunday October 6th. The mass, co-sponsored by the A.O.H. and The
Sisters of Life, is held every October to celebrate the solemnity of every
human life.
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| Division One Members line up outside St. Patrick's Cathedral |
The Hibernians were warmly greeted by Msgr. Robert Richie, who reminded those gathered that all human life must be respected and protected from conception till natural death. He also told the story about how the A.O.H. defended Old St. Patrick’s Cathedral against those who wished to destroy it back in the 1840’s.
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| Division One members present the gifts during mass |
The Hibernians then attended a breakfast arranged for them at Maggie’s Place on east 47th Street. Notables in attendance were NYS President Jim Burke, National Director Charles “Chip” Mclean, National Pro-Life Chairman Jere Cole, and N.Y. County President Tom Beirne.
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| Members seated along side the alter at St. Patrick's Cathedral |
Special Thanks to Bronx County’s John Hyland and NY County President Tom Beirne for arranging a wonderful event! Thanks also to the Sisters of Life, who perform inspiring work each and every day!
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| Division One members at Maggie's Place for breakfast after mass |
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