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Chris Quinn and his daughter, Leah, 2, checked out the new holiday lights on the boardwalk at a ceremony on Monday.

Holiday events aim to draw visitors to Long Beach

The holiday season kicked off in Long Beach this week with a number of festive events, including the lighting of the new boardwalk holiday lights. Events and activities are scheduled during the … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky | 12/4/13

The honorees of the 24th annual St. Brendan's Day Parade and Festival, from left: 2013 Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 17 Man of the Year Sean Sullivan, Grand Marshal Brian Sharkey, Bryan Murphy, Man of the Year Michael Carroll, Rita Kelly, Doug O'Grady and New York AOH Board Vice President Timothy McSweeney.

Irish Day brightens up the West End

Saturday started out overcast and dreary, but it must have been the luck of the Irish that brought the sun out for the Ancient Order of the Hibernians’ 24th annual St. Brendan’s Day Parade and … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky | 10/9/13

Irish Day returning to the West End

After a year filled with struggle and strife, this year’s Irish Day aims to boost the spirits of the West End and honor those who helped the community in the weeks and months following Hurricane … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky | 9/25/13

This Sunday: Celebrate Irish Culture

As we prepare to welcome fall’s embrace, it’s time to rejoice in all things Irish at the annual Irish Festival, presented by the Nassau County Board of the Ancient Order of Hibernians. more

By Karen Bloom | 9/4/13

City officials described the 23rd annual Irish Day as a more controlled event than in past years.

Irish Day went ‘smoothly’

Long Beach police officers made 11 arrests and issued 86 summonses during Irish Day festivities last Saturday, in what city officials described as a more controlled event than in past years. … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 10/10/12

The Ancient Order of Hibernians say that they are working with the city to make Irish Day more family-friendly. Residents said that the changes to the parade and festival, including clearing streets earlier, will have little impact on the crowds and noise.

Irish Day ‘was over’

The St. Brendan’s Day Irish Parade and Festival, which attracts thousands of visitors to the West End each year, was nearly canceled last month amid an outcry from residents who say they have had … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 10/3/12

Many pipe bands compete and entertain at the annual AOH Feis and Festival. This year’s festival is being held at Hofstra University on Sept. 16.

The pipes come calling at Hofstra

Enjoy the spectacle of a grand Irish celebration when the Nassau County Board of the Ancient Order of Hibernians brings its 40th annual Feis and Irish Festival to Hofstra University on Sept. 16. more

By Karen Bloom | 9/5/12

Come one, come all, to the fair!

The days are becoming noticeably shorter, and the air is gradually turning cooler. Children have returned from camp. Vacations spent at the beach or in the mountains are ending. more

8/23/12

Island Park Fire Department chided for drinking in Irish Day parade

After several members of the Island Park Fire Department openly passed bottles of beer around and drank from them as they marched down Beech Street during the Irish Day parade on Oct. 2, parade … more

Anthony Rifilato | 10/20/10

Medieval times at Sands Point Preserve

Spend some time outdoors this weekend at enjoy the many festivals taking place throughout the area. more

9/16/10

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