Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of Hudson County

Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of Hudson County The Friendly Sons is a social organization of men of Irish ancestry and affinity. We meet every mont

Since its inception in the 1771, the Society of The Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick has been an active, vibrant organization within the Irish community in America with Chapters throughout the Country. Members of the Hudson County Chapter, founded in 1962, meet every other month to conduct Society business, enjoy fellowship, and share the experiences of our common heritage. The Society has always be

en non-denominational, welcoming members from all religious backgrounds. Citizens of the United States of Irish lineage, over eighteen years of age and of good moral character are eligible for membership. The Society exists to promote Irish culture, education, and provide aid. It performs these duties in the form of a lecture series, scholarships, and charitable events, as well as through other events and activities. Our chapter has been active in supporting Project Children, a non-profit dedicated to helping the childhood victims of the conflict in Northern Ireland, and providing scholarship funding. Since its inception, our chapter has sponsored the Annual Mass for Peace in Northern Ireland at Saint Aedan's Church in Jersey City, and honors the Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick Irishman of the Year. In 2011, the Friendly Sons completed an eight year fundraising campaign to erect a memorial to commemorate those who lost their lives in the Irish Famine (1845-1852) and to honor those who immigrated to our shores and helped build the United States of America. The monument was installed in Lincoln Park in Jersey City and officially dedicated on May 9, 2011. The Society's activities are directed by the Board of Trustees and a number of standing and ad hoc committees.

Some pictures of the dinner and parade. Still waiting for the photos from the photographer
03/13/2026

Some pictures of the dinner and parade. Still waiting for the photos from the photographer

Pictures from our 2025 Irishman/Irishwoman of the Year dinner
02/26/2026

Pictures from our 2025 Irishman/Irishwoman of the Year dinner

Pictures from our 2025 Irishman/Irishwoman of the Year dinner. Congratulations again to our honorees Ken Caulfield and ...
02/26/2026

Pictures from our 2025 Irishman/Irishwoman of the Year dinner. Congratulations again to our honorees Ken Caulfield and Joan Cleary-Stallard! Thanks again to the Willie Lynch Band for an amazing performance throughout the night. We are looking forward to celebrating our 2026 Irishman/Irishwoman of the Year dinner honorees Steve Lipski and Mary Ann Betz Mcbride on Friday, March 6 at 7pm. There are limited tickets still available, please contact Dan Hazelett via email @ [email protected] with any inquiries. Come and celebrate with us and enjoy the music of Mike Byrne's All Star Band!

The Friendly Sons of St Patrick of Hudson County at O'Learys
02/07/2026

The Friendly Sons of St Patrick of Hudson County at O'Learys

Congratulations to our annual Edward J. Hazelett Scholarship Award Winner Elizabeth Colon of the All Saints Academy (Bay...
01/23/2026

Congratulations to our annual Edward J. Hazelett Scholarship Award Winner Elizabeth Colon of the All Saints Academy (Bayonne, NJ)! Pictured in the photos: Elizabeth Colon (Scholarship winner), Christine Colon (mother of Elizabeth), John Rios (Principal of All Saints Academy), Steve Lipski (2026 Irishman of the Year) and members Thomas Donaway, Dan Hazelett, Brian Quinn and John Solano Hickey III.

Congratulations to Steve Lipski and Mary Ann Betz McBride! The Friendly Sons of St Patrick of Hudson County are truly e...
01/15/2026

Congratulations to Steve Lipski and Mary Ann Betz McBride! The Friendly Sons of St Patrick of Hudson County are truly excited to have the opportunity to honor Steve Lipski as our 2026 Irishman of the Year and Mary Ann Betz McBride as our Irishwoman of the Year! Details to follow in the coming weeks regarding our awards dinner on Friday, March 6, 2026.

01/15/2026
04/02/2025

The Friendly Sons of St Patrick will have it's monthly meeting on April 10th at the Astor Bar in Jersey City NJ at 8pm. All are welcome. Women are encouraged to join our group.

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1081 Broadway
Bayonne, NJ
07002

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