Our Mission

The Irish Serving Girls - Many of the mothers and grandmothers of Irish-Americans in our area came to America as "serving girls". Our guest speaker, Professor Maureen Murphy, will discuss these women who laid the foundation for full participation in the American Dream for their progeny. Click here for more information and our calendar of events.

Next Meeting
February 9, 2010   -   8:00pm
Garden City Public Library
60 Seventh Street, Garden City, NY  11530 (map)

2009 - 2010 Officers
Meeting Dates
Calendar of Events
Hedgemaster Archives
Membership Application
Links to Irish Sites
How to Contact Us
Writing Contest 2010
Our popular annual challenge for local high school students is underway! This year's writing topic is Northern Ireland. For more information, please follow one of the links below:
> Writing Contest 2010 Introduction & Invitation
> Writing Contest 2010 Guidelines
> "Helpful Hints" for contestants

The Hedgemaster Archives
is our link to our heritage. Please visit our rich collection of Irish culture and history to learn some more of our lineage. We have significantly added to our collection, so that a look at the new additions! Click here for the Hedgemaster Archives Index.




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Garden City's Tribute to the Fighting 69th - There is a monument in honor of the 42nd Rainbow Division, on the site of what was Camp Albert Mills. Click here for more details.
Irish Immigration Stamp - The U.S. Postal Service paid tribute to the nearly 44 million Americans who claim Irish ancestry when the Irish Immigration stamp was officially dedicated in Boston. Click here for more details.

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