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The Ancient Order of Hibernians

'Workin for Tips at the Village Pub'

Those charming, handsome, hard working gentlemen you encounter as you step up to purchase your favorite libations at the Village Pub are part of a unique and highly charitable organization that traces it’s origins back over 340 years.  The Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH) in America is a Catholic, Irish-American fraternal organization founded in New York City in 1836. The Order can trace its roots to an organization formed in Ireland in 1565 to protect Catholic priests and followers during the rule of England’s King Henry VIII. The wave of Irish immigrants in the late 1840’s fleeing The Great Hunger, An Gorta Mor, prompted a growth of social societies in the U. S., the largest of which was, and continues to be, the Ancient Order of Hibernians. Newcomers can meet members with common interests in Irish heritage and culture in the social atmosphere of the Irish-American community reflected in our motto, “Friendship, Unity, and Christian Charity”.

 

The Hugo O’Connor Division of AOH, established locally in 1995, was the first in Arizona.  An Irish-American fraternal organization, our fun and friendly focus is on various fundraising activities for charities with an emphasis on the needs of children. Past charities include the Blake Foundation, UMC Children’s Oncology Ward, Kane Foundation, Special Olympics, Desert Survivors, Mountain View High School, Merilac Lodge, San Miguel Catholic High School, and several emergency needs of local families. Please remember all tips collected during the Tucson Celtic Festival and all our other fundraisers go directly to charities. For information contact Paul Craven at 444-4601 or any AOH member. Erin go Braugh!

 

        

                

Tucson Community Food Bank

Giving in our own community is important to the Tucson Celtic Festival Association. Our support of The Tucson Community Food Bank represents the most elemental form of community sustenance and support that we can offer.

The whole idea of Clan and family was founded on sticking together through thick and thin, helping each other through famine, war and the great clearings. We value our ancestors and history, supporting the food bank is our way of supporting our local family. 

We hope you will support the Tucson Celtic Festival Association’s efforts by supporting the Tucson Community Food Bank.

 

BU17 Nike Rush Soccer Team, coached by Ruben Astigarraga Support of Youth Athletics in Pima County is another way that the Tucson Celtic Festival Association can give back to the community.  During the Festival the non-alcohol beverage booths (east & west fields and near the Village Pub) are being manned by the players and parents of the BU17 Nike Rush Soccer Team. Rush Soccer is committed to providing an unparalleled soccer experience for all who have interest in the game of soccer. The Rush promotes the spirit of sportsmanship, the electricity of competition and the importance of pure enjoyment. The Rush accepts the responsibilities of teaching life lessons to our athletes to further their development inside the game and out. Your support of this fundraising opportunity at the Tucson Celtic Festival & Scottish Highland Games will enable BU17 Nike Rush to provide financial hardship scholarships to deserving players and help supplement the costs for tournaments and travel. As you walk around and enjoy the festival, support youth athletics, buy a beverage and stay hydrated!