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Donovan Berthoud/Herald Grand Marshal William “Billy” Callahan, center, marched with the Ancient Order of Hibernians in the 26th annual Saint Brendan the Navigator Long Beach Irish Day Parade last Saturday.

Long Beach faithful turn out for Irish Day

The weather was overcast and chilly last Saturday, but the threat of rain didn’t stop the 26th annual Saint Brendan the Navigator Long Beach Irish Day Parade from stepping off. Though attendance … more

By Matthew Ern | 10/8/15

Dancers from the Hagen School of Irish Dance were among the groups that marched in last year’s parade.

Irish Day festival set for Saturday

The 26th annual Saint Brendan the Navigator Long Beach Irish Day Parade and Festival, organized by the Ancient Order of Hibernians, is set for Saturday, Oct. 3. The parade steps off at 11 a.m. at … more

10/1/15

2014 AOH Irish Day parade honorees, Roy Doyle, third from left, Bill Treadway, Grand Marshal Randy Dodd, AOH Division 17 President Joseph Moran, Ladies’ AOH Diane Hagen, Danny Ryan, Darren Siff, and AOH Division 17 Parade Chairman Bernie Petty. Top row: Msgr. Donald Beckman and Father John Tutone.

Irish eyes are smiling

Thousands turned out for the 25th annual St. Brendan the Navigator Irish Day Parade and Festival last Saturday, graced by gorgeous weather and a sea of green. The Ancient of Hibernians Division … more

Alexandra Spychalsky | 10/2/14

Girls from the Hagen School of Irish Dance performed traditional Irish dances during last year’s parade.

Irish Day parade stepping off a week earlier this year

The 25th annual Saint Brendan the Navigator Long Beach Irish Day Parade and Festival, organized by the Ancient Order of Hibernians, is set for Saturday, Sept. 27, at 11 a.m. The parade steps off at … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 9/18/14

The honorees of the 24th annual St. Brendan's Day Parade and Festival, from left: 2013 Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 17 Man of the Year Sean Sullivan, Grand Marshal Brian Sharkey, Bryan Murphy, Man of the Year Michael Carroll, Rita Kelly, Doug O'Grady and New York AOH Board Vice President Timothy McSweeney.

Irish Day brightens up the West End

Saturday started out overcast and dreary, but it must have been the luck of the Irish that brought the sun out for the Ancient Order of the Hibernians’ 24th annual St. Brendan’s Day Parade and … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky | 10/9/13

Irish Day returning to the West End

After a year filled with struggle and strife, this year’s Irish Day aims to boost the spirits of the West End and honor those who helped the community in the weeks and months following Hurricane … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky | 9/25/13

Mustaches for Kids participant Kevin Gole will be among those at a fundraiser at Swingbelly’s on Saturday. The group raises money for the Pediatric Cancer Care Center at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.

The mustache diaries — chronicling a great cause in Long Beach

Heavy is the lip that wears the mustache, and I’ve heard it all over the past few weeks: Why do you have that hideous mustache? Is that thing real? Why would you do that to your face? I guess he … more

Kevin Gole | 10/10/12

City officials described the 23rd annual Irish Day as a more controlled event than in past years.

Irish Day went ‘smoothly’

Long Beach police officers made 11 arrests and issued 86 summonses during Irish Day festivities last Saturday, in what city officials described as a more controlled event than in past years. … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 10/10/12

Mustaches for Kids participant James Bogdan is ready to sport a new ’stache for a great cause.

The mustache diaries — chronicling a great cause in Long Beach

Mustaches For Kids is a national, volunteer-run organization. Each year, participants, or “growers,” raise money by growing mustaches. They shave their faces — except for the ’stache — a … more

By James Bogdan | 10/5/12

The Ancient Order of Hibernians say that they are working with the city to make Irish Day more family-friendly. Residents said that the changes to the parade and festival, including clearing streets earlier, will have little impact on the crowds and noise.

Irish Day ‘was over’

The St. Brendan’s Day Irish Parade and Festival, which attracts thousands of visitors to the West End each year, was nearly canceled last month amid an outcry from residents who say they have had … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 10/3/12

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