The Mid-Hudson St. Patrick's Parade Committee

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Beautiful Una, you will be missed!☘️

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03/23/2026

Enjoy the 2026 Mid-Hudson St. Patrick's Parade video held on Sunday, March 15, 2026. What a spectacular day it was for the Irish in Orange County and once again congratulations to the 49th Grand Marshal Brian McCabe and his Aides. We look forward to seeing you all again next year when we celebrate our 50th year!!☘️

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03/23/2026

The 49th Grand Marshal and Aides Breakfast held on March 15, 2026.☘

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03/13/2026

Time to shine a bright spotlight on our 49th Grand Marshal of the 2026 Mid-Hudson St. Patrick’s Parade, Brian McCabe. Join us on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at 2PM in the Village of Goshen to recognize, honor and celebrate Brian's accomplishments and his contributions to our country and our shared Irish culture. Maith thú Brian! ☘

BRIAN McCABE was born into a large Irish American family with a distinguished tradition of service in the political, legal, law enforcement, fire service, educational, building trades and cultural life of the Irish-American Community.

Growing up in a family of twelve siblings, Brian was introduced to his Gaelic heritage and Catholic faith from the cradle. He has raised his five children with the same pride in those traditions, and is doing the same with his six grandchildren.

Brian has been involved in very many aspects of our shared traditions, supporting Gaelic Athletic Association growth and events, sponsoring and supporting Irish art and music, mentoring recent Irish arrivals on the path to citizenship and maintaining focus on the unfinished promise of the Good Friday Agreement, seeking peace and reconciliation in a United Ireland.

To that end, Brian is currently a representative for Ireland’s Future, advocating for national reunification through an all-Ireland referendum and recently leading a team to the nation’s capital to meet with Congressional leaders to advance that goal.

The former Chairman of the American Irish Historical Society, Brian led the successful campaign to reform that important symbol of the contributions of Irish and Irish American people to the development of the United States of America.

Brian feels it very important to continue to maintain the standing of our community and expand, promote and raise our profile in wider society. To that end he has been involved in numerous initiatives to promote our shared culture including:

Organizing and chairing “The Meitheal, Irish-America In Support of Healthcare Workers”, an organization that supported hospital workers, primarily our sisters in Nursing, and Irish American businesses that suffered during the initial months of the Covid pandemic.

Organizing and receiving a new charter for AOH McGuinness-McDonald Division 3, in 2019, the first new Division to be installed in New York State for a very significant length of time. Brian serves as President of Div.3 and is also a Board Officer of the Orange County AOH.

Organizing a parade in Warwick where he has resided with his wife Joan and family for over twenty years.

Conceiving of an annual Warwick Valley Irish Cultural and Athletic Festival which is currently in development.

Passionately believing in the conservation and promotion of our shared values and heritage, Brian believes it essential to grow our organizations and in particular, reach out to young people to keep the flame alive.

Brian enjoyed a long and accomplished career primarily in the NYPD Detective Bureau as a detective and squad commander and was widely recognized for his service in the Irish Peace Process during which he served as the American liaison and facilitator for key Irish participants in the process, while also providing logistical support and security.

He is currently a System Director with the WMC/Bon Secours Charity Health System and is a consultant in investigative and security operations, creative and educational projects.

Brian is also a featured columnist with the Irish Echo newspaper.

03/12/2026

Continuing our series - Meet the 2026 Aides to the 49th Grand Marshal Brian McCabe. Join us on Sunday, March 15, 2026 in the Village of Goshen and celebrate the Irish contributions across our Great Country and indeed the World! ☘

RILEY PARKER, the Mary of the Gael - LAOH 5 Juniors Aide is a 17-year-old senior at Washingtonville High School. Riley was born in Campbell Hall, NY. She is the proud daughter of Kathleen & Steven Parker and sister to Liam Parker.

Riley is a third-generation Irish American with her Great Grandmother hailing from Swinford, County Mayo, Ireland. She was exposed to her Irish heritage at a young age. Growing up she spent her days watching Gaelic games, attending many functions at the AOH and Irish dancing for the Sheahan Gormley School of Irish Dance. Riley currently is the past Vice President and current President for the LAOH Division 5 Junior Girls Division where she has been a member since 2017.

As a student, Riley is very passionate about her academics. She has been a High Honor Student throughout her high school career. She is a 2-year member of the National Honors Society. She also belongs to the “Wizards Against Cancer” club. When she graduates, she will continue her studies in hopes of becoming a Pediatric Nurse.

Riley is honored to be chosen as Aide to Grand Marshal Brian Mc Cabe in the 2026 Mid-Hudson St. Patrick’s Parade.

03/12/2026

Continuing our series - Meet the 2026 Aides to the 49th Grand Marshal Brian McCabe. Join us on Sunday, March 15, 2026 in the Village of Goshen and celebrate the Irish contributions across our Great Country and indeed the World! ☘

DENIS KENNY, the Our Lady of Lourdes Benevolent Association Aide was born in Killoe, County Longford, immigrated to America in 1974, and worked in the building industry until retirement in 2020. He has been a member of the Longford Association for 50 years.

Denis is married to Sheila Mullin from Inishmore, Aran Islands, County Galway. Denis and Sheila have resided in Monroe, NY for 30 years.

Denis previously played Gaelic Football in Gaelic Park for County Longford.

Denis is an active member of the Knights of Columbus, Our Lady of Lourdes Council 5890, Third Degree (Washingtonville Knights of Columbus). He is also a member of Monsignor William Foley Assembly 771. Denis and Sheila are parishioners of Saint Mary’s Church in Washingtonville.

03/12/2026

Continuing our series - Meet the 2026 Aides to the 49th Grand Marshal Brian McCabe. Join us on Sunday, March 15, 2026 in the Village of Goshen and celebrate the Irish contributions across our Great Country and indeed the World! ☘

NOEL MOLONEY, the St. Brendan's Gaelic Football Club Aide was born in the Bronx to two young Irish emigrants, Michael and Eileen Moloney. Along with his three sisters, he was raised in the Bronx and Queens, with several summers spent with family in Galway and Donegal.

In 1981, Noel started his 43-year career in law enforcement by entering the New York State Correctional Services Academy. After five years of working for Corrections, Noel joined the New York City Police Department. For his first assignment, he was stationed in the 42nd Precinct in the South Bronx. In 1993, Noel was transferred to the Technical Assistance Response Unit (TARU). His first call with TARU was to the World Trade Center Bombing. The following year, Noel was promoted to rank of Detective. During the devastating events of September 11th, 2001, he was assigned to rescue and recovery. The following year, his twin sons were born and Noel decided to retire to spend more time with his family, after twenty-one years of distinguished service.

The next chapter of Noel’s life has proven to be the most rewarding in an already productive life. In 2003, he joined the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Service (CBP). Using the skills and expertise he acquired with Corrections and the NYPD, Noel quickly rose through the ranks and was named Chief of Outbound Cargo Tactical Operation for the Port of NY/NJ. Under his leadership, the Outbound Team he created led the country in the recovery of stolen vehicles. Noel was named a Subject Matter Expert in the export field. He retired in January of this year but during his tenure he received many awards including the Donegal Man of the Year by the Donegal Association, the Top 40 Law Enforcement Awards by the Irish Echo and the very prestigious Defending America Award.

In his spare time, Noel is the President of St. Brendan’s GAA Club and the historian for the NYPD Gaelic Football Club. During the holidays, he dresses as Santa Claus on the Polar Express out of Kingston, NY. He works in the carriage devoted to autistic children and contributes his compensation to the not-for-profit group, Autism Speaks. He is also an avid golfer and loves to fish.

Noel has been married to his lovely wife, Helen, for nearly 30 years. Helen is a native of Moate, Co. Westmeath. She and Noel return to Ireland frequently. Their sons Niall and Stephen are now adults, living in Seattle and Hoboken, respectively. Noel speaks to his “boys” numerous times daily and the Moloney family get together as often as possible. Despite a very successful career in law enforcement Noel considers his family his greatest achievement.

He is excited and honored to be an aide to the Grand Marshal, Brian McCabe, and is grateful for the opportunity.