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The origin of York County, Division One finds it's roots in Dauphin County, Division One based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Richard Newcomb, Tom O'Hara, and George O'Brien, members of Dauphin Co., all thought about organizing a division in their hometown of Hanover. As more men from York and Adams counties joined the Harrisburg group, it became clear that a division in York County could exist on it's own. And the much shorter commute to meetings and events would be appreciated by all. |
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Richard and Tom started the inquiry to form a division in York County. In the summer of 1995, an application was made to the National and State A.O.H. boards for a charter. The application was granted in the fall of 1995. |
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The first meeting of the newly formed division took place on Sunday, October 29th, 1995. Initiation of the first members and election of Division Officers was held. On November 1st, All Saints Day, the charter was officially signed and the division became official. |
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There were 16 original members, with all being added to the charter. A debate was held in later meetings in which it was decided that all men who became members in the first year would be added to the original charter. |
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1995 |
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By the end of the first year, membership had grown to 33. |
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1996 |
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St. Patrick's Day mass was held at St. Vincent's Church. |
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The annual St. Patrick's Day dinner and dance was held at the Knights of Columbus Home. |
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In April, the division was called upon to perform a sacred "Honor of the Order", to stand vigil at St. Vincent's and pray through the night for a wonderful priest, Msgr. Donald E. Adams. |
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A cenacle was held at St. Vincent's, during the summer, by Sister Louis Marie de Montford of the Marian movement of priests. |
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The first annual A.O.H. picnic was held in conjunction with the annual St. Joseph's Church picnic on August 26th. |
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A mass for the victims of An Ghorta Mór (the Great Hunger) was held on November 10th at St. Joseph's Church. |
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York County, Division #1 joins the many other divisions across America, when their official homepage on the World Wide Web debuts in December. |
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1997 |
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Led the 1997 York City St. Patrick's Day Parade down Market St. on March 15th. |
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Held our St. Patrick's Day Dinner & Dance at the Knights of Columbus Hall. The night featured excellent Irish music by Brian Colgan & Friends. Also held a fundraising raffle of Irish goods. |
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Organized and participated in the protest of Margaret Thatcher's appearance in York, PA |
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Attended our first State Convention in Wilkes-Barre, PA. |
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| Joe McCullough, Mike McCullough, and Jim McGuigan received Major Degrees at the State Convention. |
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Held our first Annual AOH family picnic at the Irishtown Fire Company pavilion. Music was provided by Irishtown Road |
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Participated in a protest at an appearance by Margaret Thatcher in Washington, D.C. (Pictures coming soon) |
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1998 |
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The Hanover Evening Sun publishes a column about the AOH in Hanover. |
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President Richard Newcomb is interviewed for an hour by WHVR radio. Mr. Newcomb, who grew up in Ballina, Co Mayo related his St. Patrick's celebration experiences while living in Ireland. He also informed the community of the AOH presence in Hanover. |
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Marched in the 1998 York City St. Patrick's Day Parade down Market St. on March 14th. |
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Attended Mass in honour of St. Patrick at St. Vincent De Paul church. Mass was said by the division chaplain, Fr. Bernard Quinn. |
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Held our first independent St. Patrick's Day dinner/dance in the auditorium at St. Vincent's. The event was a great success with approximately 170 people having dinner and enjoying Irish music provided by Irishtown Road. |
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Helped with coordination in establishing the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians (LAOH) York County, Division #1. The new LAOH division was chartered during April. |
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Increase membership in the York and Gettysburg areas. |
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Become involved in Irish & local charities. |
