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Yahoo
02-03-2025
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Retired Judge Tom Munley named AOH Man of the Year
DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man known for his decades as a lawyer, judge, and veterans advocate can now add something else to his resume. On Saturday, Retired Judge Tom Munley was honored as this year's Ancient Order of Hibernians Paul 'Hook' O'Malley Fivision Four Man of the Year. Munley received a plaque and sash at the awards dinner held at La Buona Vita Banquet Hall in Dunmore. The Scranton native is a Vietnam veteran and former teacher who is well-known for helping others. Runners hit the pavement for Leprechaun Loop in Luzerne County 'I was very surprised. I didn't think I'd get it, but I got it, and I'm enjoying every second of it,' Munley said. 'His whole life has been about service, and what he does for vets to this day is really remarkable. So, he's my hero, he's America's hero, and we're all very proud of him today,' said Lackawanna County Judge Mark Powell. Munley will appear with the ancient order of Hibernians in next weekend's Scranton Saint Patrick's parade. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
01-03-2025
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Order of Hibernians hold Irish flag raising in Holyoke
HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – March is Irish-American Heritage Month, and the celebrations have already begun in Holyoke. The United States is often referred to as a melting pot of all different cultures, and in Holyoke, the Puerto Rican and Irish communities are prevalent within the city. To celebrate Irish-American Heritage Month, the community came together to celebrate its roots. Holyoke bars compete to fund St. Patricks Parade 'There is a parade of events that even start as early as January all the way until March when we march on Holyoke streets,' said Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia. The Hibernians of Eastern Hampden and Hampshire counties hosted its raising of the Irish flag at Holyoke City Hall on Saturday.'It is a great feeling,' said Joseph O'Connor, President of the Ancient Order of Hibernians. 'Family, friends, just everybody comes together, and all celebrate and have a good time.' These events, from selecting this year's Colleen to the many fundraisers, lead up to the St. Patrick's Parade in Holyoke. But this year, Mayor Garcia isn't just looking forward to one parade. 'The folks over there in Ireland reached out to a Puerto Rican kid from Holyoke to be their Grand Marshall,' Garcia said. Garcia said he is counting down the days until his flight. 'Everything that I've learned, understood about Irish culture growing up here in the city, my neighbors, brothers and sisters,' Garcia said. 'I just can't wait to go there and experience it and see it, and learn more about the history and traditions in Ireland over there.' WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-02-2025
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St. Patrick's Committee of Holyoke, American Legion host annual Irish flag raising
HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – The city of Holyoke held its annual Irish flag raising Sunday afternoon with the help of the parade Grand Marshal and Colleen court. Historic Holyoke bank building on High Street up for auction The event was hosted by the American Legion Post 325 in collaboration with the St. Patrick's Committee of Holyoke. Jim Lavelle will be serving as the 2025 Grand Marshal of the 72nd Holyoke St. Patrick's Parade. He had the honor of climbing the ladder and raising the Irish flag at the ceremony. 'I'm very honored to be considered for the award. I'm very happy to follow in my father's footsteps, who served as Grand Marshal several years ago,' said Lavelle. Another Irish flag raising will be held on March 1st at 10:00 a.m. by the ancient order of Hibernians at Holyoke City Hall. All are welcome to attend. The historic 72nd Holyoke St. Patrick's Parade is scheduled for Sunday, March 23, 2025 and will be broadcast live at noon on WWLP-22News and streamed on WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
