The Ancient Order of Hibernians was founded in this country in 1836 at St. James Church in New York City. Our roots, however, are found in Ireland dating back 300 years. Since then we have continued to grow and prosper until the AOH has become the largest and most influential body of men, both young and old, of Irish lineage in the world. The AOH is the American fraternal organization of individuals of Irish descent.
Mass Rock AOH Division 2
The Irish name for a Mass Rock is Carraig an Aifrinn: a rock or an earth-fast stone that was used for Catholic mass during the Penal times in Ireland, “an altar from which Irish Catholics could practice their religion.” Every year in May, the entire New York AOH gathers to celebrate mass at our rock located at the Michael Quill Cultural Center in East Durham.
The Mass Rock AOH Division meets on the third Thursday every month at Gallagher’s Banquet Hall, 513 Main St, Cairo, NY.