Division 22 was founded on March 6,1997 . When Twenty six Philadelphia
Firefighters decided to expand their Irish heritage. The number 22 coincides
with local 22 of the Firefighters union and also dates back to the days of the
Hibernian Hose Companies Engine 22 when the Philadelphia Fire Department
was made up of volunteer companies. Engine 22 is still in service to this very day.
The Division chose to honor John Redmond, a firefighter who had made the
supreme sacrifice 16 years ago by giving his life so others might live , while
fighting a fire in 1994 at the Rising Sun Baptist Church in South Philadelphia . His
spirit lives on through the work we do.
We are offering you the chance to promote your business and support our
division at the same time , for the amazing low price of just 25$ per year we
will place your business information on our web site and in our quarterly
newsletter. No where else are you going to find such cheap advertising. This
is a deal that can not be beat. Contact Jeff for details Phillyaoh22@gmail.com
This years St. Patrick’s Day parade will be held on Sunday March 14th.
Division 22 AOH & LAOH will once again be in the Presidents Division which
is the third division. Our very own Tom Meehan will be honoured in the
ring of honour. The parade will be broadcast live on KYW CBS 3 from 12-
330pm and will be rebroadcast on March 17th from 11am to 230pm on CW
Philly 57. The parade will also be streamed live at www.cbs3.com. Please
let KYW CBS 3 know that you appreciate their continued support of the parade.
Just a reminder that it is time to pay your dues. They are 25$ this year and
we ask that you please pay them at your earliest convenience. If you are
having financial difficulty or if you are behind on your dues from past
years. Please contact president Bob Haley to make a payment arrangement
Defenders22@comcast.net or (215) 620-
Last November we held out first Hibernian Service Awards Dinner
And it was a huge success. This event will become an annual tradition and we
Are looking for individuals to honour this fall at our 2010 Hibernian Service
Awards Dinner. We are looking for those that embody the spirit of John
Redmond and who are active and also make a great asset to the Irish
community in the Philadelphia area. Nominations are being accepted now
and we are looking to wrap this up by the time we break for the summer.
Do you know someone you would like to see honoured? please let us know.
Send an e-
We are collecting new boxers , socks , underwear & t -
Wounded and sick vetrans. Please bring these items to our next meeting and
Help us help those that have served and continue to serve our country.
2/21 3pm-
President & member of Division 39 ) this years parade Grand Marshall and the
members of this years ring of honour which includes our very own Tommy
Meehan.
Cost : 25$ Includes : Buffet,wine,beer and soda & BYOB.
Entertainment provided by : Ballina , The Shanty’s ,The Gallagher Brothers &
Irish Dance Group Celtic Flame.
Location : Mayfair Community Center Battersby and St. Vincent Streets.
Tickets can be purchased at : AOH Division 39 7229 Tulip st. , The Devon
Theater 6325 Frankford ave. Or at the door. All proceeds benefit the parade.
Checks can be made payable to : AOH Division 39
Questions contact : Ed Dougherty 215-
Maria Gallagher 609-
3/7 4pm -
and Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day 10 day’s early. Black Thorn will be performing
and appearances by CBS 3 on air personalities and prizes to be won.
Cost: 25$ Includes buffet and cash bar
Location : Springfield Country Club 400 W. Sproul Road Springfield ,Pa
Ancient Order Of Hibernian’s
Division 22 Philadelphia
Fire Fighter John J. Redmond
~ Upcoming events ~
Event details are on the events page
2/12-
2/21 3p-
2/28 2p-
3/7 4p-
3/10 7pm LAOH 22 Meeting
3/10 730p AOH 22 Meeting
3/14 10am Phila. St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Division Officers
Chaplains
Rev. Robert Feeney
Msgr. Daniel Sullivan
President
Bob Haley
Vice President
Dan Cline
Recording Secretary
Hubert Gantz
Financial Secretary
Keith McDonough
Treasurer
Mike Groves
Marshall
Pat Campbell
Sentinel
Pat O’Keefe
Historian
Pat McHugh
Publicity Coordinator / Web site
Jeff Jackson
Last Updated : 8 February, 2010
Download our quarterly newsletter “ The Redmond Digest”
Division 22 is selling lottery chances for the month of March. The
results are based upon the PA evening number.
Donation : $5.00
Box : $5.00 -
Questions contact John Colfer “ lotto man extraordinaire “
215-