AOH holds Tasting by the Sea event

Fundraiser supports local charitable initiatives

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The Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 17 held its Tasting By The Sea fundraiser on May 20, an event that highlighted restaurants from across the barrier island and supports the AOH’s various charitable initiatives.

About 250 people turned out for the event at Long Beach Catholic Regional School, which featured more than 20 eateries including Swingbellys, Jetty Bar & Grill, Grotta di Fuoco, Cabana, Beginnings, Speakeasy, Brixx & Barley, Whale’s Tale, Lilly’s of Long Beach, Shakes and Shuckers, Sutton Place, J.A. Heneghan's, Beach House, Point Lookout Ale House, Pammy Cakes, Blacksmith Breads, Mary's Irish Shoppe and many others.

Terence Mulligan, a member of the AOH who helped organize the event, said the fundraiser was a success.

“It exceeded everyone’s expectations and I’m positive it will become an annual thing,” he said.

According to AOH Division 17 President William Peyton, the money raised supports the organization’s local charitable initiatives throughout the year, such as donations to the little league, local schools, charities and churches, scholarships, veterans organizations, and movie screenings on the beach, among others.

“Our mission is to support our neighbors in need, primarily, but not limited to, the people who live in the communities of Long Beach, Island Park and Point Lookout,” Peyton said. “While we are an Irish Catholic organization, we lend our support to whoever is in need, regardless of creed or ethnic origin.”