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Freedom For All Ireland (FFAI)

Freedom For All Ireland (FFAI) is a National AOH/LAOH initiative that promotes One Island, One Ireland with peace, justice and equality for all. All proceeds raised are donated to over a dozen worthy charities/causes throughout the North of Ireland.
LAOH National FFAI
AOH National FFAI
AOH NYS FFAI

100th Anniversary of the Declaration of Irish Independence Resolution

The LAOH and AOH of NYS have been working on a Resolution proclaiming January 21, 2019, the 100th Anniversary of the  Declaration of Irish Independence.  This resolution is New York State is now being circulated in the New York State Legislature.  We are asking all sisters, as individuals, to contact their NYS Assembly and Senate members and ask them to sign on to the Resolution which is coming from Assemblyman Cusick's Office.  The Resolution Number is LBD No. 90133-03-9.

If the Resolution passes, the NYS AOH and LAOH will be in attendance on the floor of the NYS Senate and Assembly on Monday, January 28, 2019.  This is an excellent way to show our presence in the community and to mark this significant event in Irish History.  It is expected that the Senate session will start at approximately 10:00 am and the Assembly at 2:00 PM.  Following the sessions, there will be a reception at the Albany Hibernian Hall.  Please notify your members of this event; we hope you can attend this historic day in Albany.  

Please see the flyer for details regarding the reception. We will post updates to Facebook and the NYS LAOH Website regarding the legislative sessions and meeting times as soon as we have those details.  If you have any questions, please contact me via email at laohdolores@yahoo.com.  Thank you. 
   
In our Motto,  
Dolores Desch
LAOH NYS Freedom for All Ireland Chair
Presentation sent to us by Fr. Gary Donegan, CP, Ardoyne, Belfast.

​The slideshow depicted the pain and the progress, the anguish and the hope that has been the story in Ardoyne and across the North for decades. While there is peace, there is still so much to overcome regarding equality, employment, justice and poverty.

Freedom For All Ireland Christmas Appeal

The FFAI Christmas Appeal is the one way that we as Hibernians can directly impact those that live in the six counties of Northern Ireland. The funds raised go towards programs that help the communities in Northern Ireland focus on building a new future of peace and community. These programs are making a difference in a very difficult economic and political climate by fostering peace and justice, and providing services and support to Irish language and dance programs, youth groups, and families.

Ladies, your generous support in the past has solidified our commitment to the people of Northern Ireland and sent them a very clear message that they are not forgotten. I have met many of them and they are truly touched by your generosity and support of this program which has made a huge difference in the quality of their lives. 

Thank you for your generous support.
Wishing you a Joyous Christmas Season!

In our Motto,
Dolores Desch
LAOH NYS FFAI Chair

1918 Irish Freedom Resolution

On Tuesday April 24th in Albany there was a special discussion on the floor of both the Assembly and Senate on Legislative Resolutions honoring the 100th Anniversary of Ireland's Freedom Mandate Vote and also commending the AOH and LAOH for Irish-American contributions to America and Ireland. Afterward Senators and Assembly members were invited to a special event at the Albany AOH Hall. 

Below is a copy of the Resolution which should make all Hibernians proud. The Irish Echo also posted an article about the events at the Capitol.

FFAI Presentation - Fall 2015

Details and pictures of the groups your generous donations helped support including Cairde Strabane, Holy Cross, Pat Finucane Center, Omagh Thunder.
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Thank you letter and update from Cairde Strabane
LAOH NYS FFAI Chair Dolores Desch presents an award to LAOH Albany County Division 1 President Chris O'Reilly for leading the LAOH in funds raised for FFAI.