Thomas Francis Meagher Division #1 Monthly meetings of the Thomas Francis Meagher Division of the AOH are held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM in the Knights of Columbus Hall, 2201 Chestnut, off of Old Airport Road, behind Whalen Tire. Requirements for joining the AOH include being some degree of Irish decent and a practicing Catholic. For membership and initiation, an initiation fee of $20.00 is required, while annual dues are $30.00 per year. Download Shillelagh Newsletter Mike Murphy President 406- Jim Hammill Vice President 406- Dan Gruber Treasurer 406- Allan Cormany Financial Secretary 406-449-7476 John Curry Recording Secretary 406- Doug Remick Standing Committee Chairman 406-442-0077 Joe Calnan Marshall 406- Hank Burgess Shillelagh Sentinel Editor 406-443-3609 The Thomas Francis Meagher Division was established on November 14th 1984 with 15 original members. The first slate of officers for the Division were Jack Schulte, Presidenty, Hank Burgess, Vice President, Bill Huber, Financial Secretary, Bill Harrington, Treasurer and Tom Dowling Recording Secretary.

Ancient Order of Hibernians Helena, Montana Thomas Francis Meagher Division Remembering Deceased Brothers Rev Bob Butko 1992 Bob Chilton 2001 Clem Cavanaugh 2001 Bobby Chilton 2000 Bill Connor 2002 William Fleiner 2002 Joe Flynn 2000 Jim Greenan 2003 J Cort Harrington 1994 Bill Huber 1992 Jon Lokowich 2000 Gene Marcille 1998 Peter J. McHugh 2006 Jeff Mitchell 1999 Tom Monahan 1992 Jack Schulte 2004 Sean Strakal 1995 Jack Sullivan 2002 Jack Walsh 2003 Dr Joe Ward 2003 Jack White 1991 Bob Wilcox 1990

THE HELENA HIBERNIANS

As noted above, a revival occurred in Helena when an Anaconda group in 1984 provided the help to reactivate what came to be called the Thomas Francis Meagher Division. Meagher, of course, was  famous as a great patriotic advocate in Ireland, a colorful and heroic Commanding General of the Irish Brigade in the American Civil War, and eventually the first Acting Governor of the Montana Territory.  This Division grew rapidly, reaching 120 members in a few years to become very committed in the community and in the state, with a wide ranging variety of social, religious, and patriotic activities, the high point being celebration on Saint Patrick’s Day with a Mass, parade, and dinner, with Irish entertainment. As all Irish, the Helena Hibernians are proud of their history, legacy, and culture.  They are committed to addressing social needs in the community, they love and promote learning, involve themselves in American patriotic events, and enjoy social events which they share with the community.  The Helena Irish are an active bunch, providing color, substance, and activity to the Community.

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