Ancient Order of Hibernians - Wake County NC - Governor Thomas Burke Div 1

03/17/2026

Happy St Patrick’s Day from the Wake County AOH and LAOH! ☘️

03/17/2026

☘️ Start St. Patrick’s Day the Right Way – Join Us for Mass ☘️

The Wake County Division #1 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians invites everyone to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day the best way possible — by beginning the day in prayer.

Join us for St. Patrick’s Day Mass at St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church in Raleigh on Tuesday, March 17th at 1:00 PM as we honor St. Patrick, Bishop and Apostle of Ireland.

This special Mass celebrates the faith that St. Patrick brought to Ireland and that generations of Irish immigrants carried with them across the world.

All are welcome to join us as we celebrate our shared heritage and the Hibernian motto of Friendship, Unity, and Christian Charity.

You can view the full worship aid and details here:
https://www.wakeaoh.com/st-patricks-day-mass/

We hope you’ll join us in kicking off St. Patrick’s Day the right way. ☘️

The Wake County Division #1 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH) invites the community to join us for a special St. Patrick’s Day Mass celebrating Ireland’s patron saint and the deep connection between Irish faith, culture, and Catholic heritage.

03/15/2026

Another amazing St. Patrick’s Day Parade for the books! Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate!

Be sure to join us this afternoon at Zinc House for some more St Patrick’s Day festivities! ☘️

03/12/2026

☘️ Bodhrán Workshop Brings Irish Rhythm to Our Division ☘️

Following our March 11 meeting, members of our division had the opportunity to take part in a lively bodhrán workshop led by Derek Burpee, administrator of the International Bodhrán Group on Facebook, a community of more than 2,000 bodhrán players and enthusiasts.

Members learned the fundamentals of Ireland’s traditional drum, including how to hold the bodhrán and tipper, play rhythms for jigs and reels, and techniques such as triplets and different playing styles. The workshop welcomed both experienced players and members who picked up the instrument for the very first time.

We were also fortunate to have Dr. Eric Hahn accompany the group on the uilleann pipes and Irish flute, giving everyone the chance to practice playing along with live traditional Irish music.

With extra drums available and a variety of tippers to try, everyone was able to join in and experience the rhythm of Irish music together.

📖 Read the full article at: https://aoh.com/2026/03/12/hibernians-learn-the-rhythm-of-ireland-at-bodhran-workshop/

03/03/2026

Governor Stein Proclaims Irish American Heritage Month

https://governor.nc.gov/governor-stein-proclaims-irish-american-heritage-month

03/01/2026