Congratulations to Olivia Miles of Wilmington, NC
We've won First Place again on the LAOH National Level Irish Essay Competition for 2012 with Olivia Miles. What super wonderful news. Thanks, Ms. Perky and Olivia. Slainte, Hope Cusick, NC State Irish Historian
Appeal for Aid Winner - Catherine's House
St. Brigid Division #1 is pleased to announce that the Appeal for Aid for Catherine's House was awarded at the AOH-LAOH National Convention. With the LAOH National grant and local contributions, we will be donating $1,000 towards this worthy charity. Catherine's House of Belmont, NC is run by the Sisters of Mercy and provides transitional housing for women and children who find themselves homeless. We give thanks to God for this blessing of funds to support the Catherine's House mission.
For additional information please contact Mary Herbert
For additional information please contact Mary Herbert
2010-2011 Irish History Writing Contest
Congratulations to Madison Peregoy of Wilmington, NC
Madison Peregoy of Wilmington, NC has received a Third Place award in the National Irish History Contest for 2010 for her high school essay "The Irish Playing the Game: the Sports of the World."
Slainte, Hope Cusick, NC State Historian
Slainte, Hope Cusick, NC State Historian