The
Ancient Order of Hibernians is a Fraternal Organization open to any Catholic men
who can trace any of their roots back to Ireland.
The AOH has a history that goes back many centuries. You can learn more
about the AOH and our Irish history at the National AOH's Website, www.AOH.com.
There is also a Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians in the Grand Strand area.
Horry County Division 1,
Ancient Order of Hibernians, in
Myrtle Beach, SC, was formed in a small room at Shamrock's Bar and Grill in
January, 1996 and has grown steadily since then. In 2003, it was renamed The
Joseph J. McGarry Division 1, Ancient Order of Hibernians,
Horry County,
Myrtle Beach, SC in honor of one of our Division's members, a police
officer, who was killed in the line of duty.
From
that single division in
South Carolina, the AOH has grown to have eight divisions, a County Board and a State Board.
The divisions are located in Myrtle Beach, Charleston, Columbia, Greenville,
Berkley County and
2 in Bluffton.
We participate in Friendship, Unity and Christian Charity
activities and promote a better understanding of the Irish heritage we so
proudly have.
We would love to have you join us and if you don't think you're Irish or
Catholic enough, consider becoming an Associate member.
For more information about membership, contact the Membership Chairman, William
Toomey at (843) 249-3597 or Email our Division President at President@MyrtleBeachAOH.org
with any questions.
