WELCOME
This website supports and is devoted to the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Dennis Collins Division 1, located in Newport, RI. We welcome all who are interested in Irish Catholic culture and heritage. We invite all Catholics of Irish birth or descent to seek membership to the finest Irish Catholic Organization in the World — we would ask that of you embrace our motto of: “Friendship, Unity, and Christian Charity”.
This site provides a public section and a 'Members Only' section. We include links to other National and local Irish organizations in the Newport and Providence area. These organizations may not be directly affiliated with the Ancient Order of Hibernians but share many common interests. The listing of their websites and their events are provided as a courtesy to them and as a convenience to our visitors.
MISSION
While practicing friendship, unity and Christian charity, we will work to strengthen and defend our Roman Catholic faith, our loyalty to our country, and our communities; and perpetuate the religion, history, culture and traditions of our Irish heritage.
ANNOUNCEMENTS & EVENTS
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MONTHLY MEETING
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The Monthly Meeting will occur on Friday December 1st. All member are encouraged to attend. Please bring non-perishable food item, they will be donated to local food banks.
- The first round of nominations for 2024 Division Officers were accepted at the November meeting. The second round of nominations will take place during our December meeting with elections immediately following.
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7:00 pm
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Hibernian Hall
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(Read about more scheduled events on the Division Calendar)
- Music Series & Dinner
- There will be no music offered during the Month of December at Hibernian Hall.
- Thursday and Friday Evenings Dinner at Hibernian Hall will be offered except for October 20th: A catered dinner that will be provide by Mark Poland, from Ocean Island Catering from 4:30 to 8:00 pm
- Check your email for each week's menu.
- Check your email for each week's menu.
- LAOH CHILDRENS CHRISTMAS PARTY
- CHRISTMAS MASS
- Our annual family Christmas Mass will be celebrated on Saturday December 9 at 5:00 at Hibernian Hall. All those planning to attend are encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy that will be donated to the MLK Community Center as part of their Christmas toy drive and winter socks to support local shelters.
- Our celebrant is Reverend Francis A. O'Loughlin.
- Dinner will be served after Mass. (Read More)
- Our annual family Christmas Mass will be celebrated on Saturday December 9 at 5:00 at Hibernian Hall. All those planning to attend are encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy that will be donated to the MLK Community Center as part of their Christmas toy drive and winter socks to support local shelters.
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GRAND MARSHALL
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- Congratulations to our Chaplain, Father Frank O’Loughlin for being selected as the 2024 Newport St. Patrick’s Day Parade Grand Marshall
- Congratulations to our Chaplain, Father Frank O’Loughlin for being selected as the 2024 Newport St. Patrick’s Day Parade Grand Marshall
- Tim Mills Fund Raising for NEARI 840 charities
- NESRI Local 840 are selling commemorative challenge coins honoring their fallen brother, Newport Harbormaster Tim Mills. Profits from these sails will be split between the Harbor Masters gardening fund and NEARI 840 Charities.
Fall hours will have begun. Our lounge will open on Saturdays and Sundays from noon to closing and will continue to be open Monday - Friday 4:00 P.M to close.
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We will continue these hours through the fall.
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Party and event reservations can be made by contacting the Hibernian hall steward at 401-847-8671
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Scheduled special events are unaffected by the change in hours
The AOH Newport Pipe and Drums Band is seeking to expand its membership. We welcome all individuals interested in promoting the performance of traditional Irish bagpipe music.
Those interested should contact Michael O’Conner or attend one of our band practice sessions; held at Hibernian Hall on Tuesday evenings. Our practices start at 7:00 pm. The Band offers musical instruction. No musical experience is necessary just a willingness to learn.
The AOH Scholarship application deadline was reached on May31st and is not closed. Congratulation to all those receiving awards
Questions should be emailed to the chair of the AOH Scholarship Committee: David Kerins Esq. dpksen@aol.com
Questions should be directed to David Kerins dpksen@aol.com.
Brothers,
2023 DUES- PAY YOUR DUES!!!
If you have not paid your 2023 dues, your membership is in jeopardy.
Letters are being sent to those who are delinquent in their dues, and memberships will be suspended if not paid. Once suspended, there is an additional fee to reinstate membership. We will be offering $50 gift cards for $40 (limit four) for those members that pay their 2024 dues during the month of December. If you have any questions, please reach out to Dave Kane, Financial Secretary.
For your convenience, we have added the VENMO option for you to pay your dues and we are no longer mailing paper invoices. If paying by check, please mail your check to the Hall – 2 Wellington Avenue Newport, RI 02840 – attention Dave Kane. In addition, dues may be paid via the VENMO app by making your payment to: @AOHNEWPORTRI. You may also pay your dues via our website. To do so requires you to sign into the website, navigate to the members only section/Member Invoice Manager page. Please note that financial and account profile transactions require you to use or request a password. (Manage Member account and Profile)
All dues and donation questions can be directed to our Financial Secretary, Dave Kane.
The email address is: aohfinancialsecretarynewportri@gmail.com
Our mailing address is:
Hibernian Hall,
2 Wellington Avenue,
Newport, RI 02840
The requirements for becoming a designated Life Member are 20 consecutive years of membership in good standing, being at least 65 years old and having made your Major Degree.
