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.
DIVISION HISTORY
ANNOUNCEMENTS & EVENTS
MONTHLY MEETING
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Friday June 2nd.
- The June Monthly Meeting will meet June 2nd at 7:00 pm at Hibernian Hall.
- The June Monthly Meeting will meet June 2nd at 7:00 pm at Hibernian Hall.
- AOH 3rd Thursday Music Series
- This month's musical guest to be announced
- Time: 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
- Place: Hibernian Hall
- MAJOR DEGREE, test of the order ritual
- When each brother joins the Ancient Order of Hibernians, he is subject to the condition that he receives the lessons and takes the Test of the Order. All members are obligated to receive the Degree. (Registration Link)
- Date: June 24th
- Place: Hibernian Hall, 2 Wellington Ave
- Cost is $45.00
- 3rd Annual AOH GARY LOFTUS MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
- Read about more scheduled events on the Division Calendar
- 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.
Summer hours will commence on May 27th. Our lounge wil open on Saturdays and Sundays from 3 pm 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 summer.
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Party and event reservations can be made by contacting Bill Barrett 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.
Scholarship applications will be accepted starting May 1st of this year. The deadline for this year's AOH scholarship requests will be reached on May31st.
Applicants should contact the chairman of the scholarship committee if they have not received an acknowledgement receipt within 10 days of application submission.
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,
The annual dues remain the same as the past two years. ($120 are now past due for 2023. 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.
