ABOUT US

Welcome to the Official Site for the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Myles Scully, Division One of Yonkers, New York! We are the oldest and largest Irish-American Organization in the U.S., and we are dedicated to live by our organization's motto, "FRIENDSHIP, UNITY and CHRISTIAN CHARITY." The Yonkers Division was established on November 1, 1891.

DIVISION OFFICERS


Chaplain

Fr. Senan Taylor

President
Dennis O'Brien

Vice President
Robert Eggen

Recording Secretary

Chad Ghastin

Financial Secretary
Michael Flynn

Treasurer
Kevin Hartnett

Chairman Standing
Committee

Ronan O'Brien

Marshal
Andrew Hayden

Sentinel
Justin Kennedy

NEXT MEETING


Wednesday,
Oct. 9, 2020
7:00 PM

Location:
Sprain Lake Golf Course, Yonkers

CONTACT US


A.O.H. Myles Scully
Division One
P.O. Box 1020
Yonkers, NY 10703

aohyonkers@gmail.com

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Monday, January 26, 2015

60th Annual Yonkers St. Patrick's Day Parade



Timothy Rooney Jr. Named Grand Marshal for 60th Annual Yonkers St. Patrick’s Day Parade

 
Grand Marshal Timothy Rooney Jr.

     Timothy Rooney Jr, General Counsel of Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway, has been named as the Grand Marshal for the 60th Annual Yonkers St. Patrick’s Day Parade on McLean Avenue to be held on March 21, 2015.  Mr. Rooney will lead over 5,000 marchers, including over 28 bands up The Emerald Mile on McLean Avenue in front of an estimated 35,000-40,000 spectators in what many are now proclaiming to be the 2nd largest St. Patrick’s Day Parade in New York State.

New Updated Yonkers Parade Logo for 2015

     The events on parade day will begin with a Mass held at St. Barnabas Chapel at 11:30, followed by the parade which will step off at 1:30pm.

     In addition to Mr. Rooney, The Yonkers St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee has chosen eight individuals to serve as Aides to The Grand Marshal.  Those chosen represent a cross section of The Irish American Community who have contributed greatly to their community and represent the very best of The Irish in Yonkers.

Division One Officer and Aide for 2015 Scott McGown

     Division One is proud to have Scott McGown, Division Sentinel honored as an Aide to The Grand Marshal for 2015!


2015 Aides to the Grand Marshal


Lawrence Dunn
Assistant Chief – Yonkers Fire Department

Mary Hoar
Ladies AOH Division #19 Yonkers & The Yonkers Historical Society

Orla Kelleher
Executive Director – Aisling Irish Community Center
2015 Aide to The Grand Marshal – NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Patrick McCormack
Lieutenant – Yonkers Police Department
Member - Pipes & Drums – Police Emerald Society of Westchester

Scott McGown
Ancient Order of Hibernians – Myles Scully, Division #1 Yonkers

Dave McIntyre
Past President of the New York G.A.A. Minor Board

Patrick Murphy
McLean Avenue Merchant’s Association

Rosaleen Tallon
Advocate for Families of 9/11 First Responders

Raising the Irish Flag at Yonkers City Hall 2014


     The parade also will also host several events in the days leading up to the parade.  On Saturday, March 7th, there will be a flag raising ceremony held at Yonkers City Hall at 4pm.  There will then be a Mass held at St. Mary’s Church on Broadway at 5pm.  The day will conclude with a Grand Dinner Reception held at Yonkers Raceway Starting at 7pm.

     There will be a commemorative journal for the dinner, sponsorship opportunities are available thru the parade’s website.  For more information and dinner reservations, please visit the Parade Committee’s Website: 

AOH Division One Marching on McLean Avenue in 2014

     The Ancient Order of Hibernians, Myles Scully Division #1 was the founding organization and original sponsor of The Yonkers St. Patrick’s Day Parade in 1956.  The AOH still assists the Parade Committee with formation on Parade Day, and will once again take its place of honor as the last marching unit to come up The Emerald Mile.




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