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Our Mission
Irish-Americans in Government is a benevolent organization founded in the spirit of recognizing and celebrating those of Irish heritage who are responsible for and whose contributions have played and continue to play a role in the growth and development of the United States of America through government service.
Founded on September 23, 1996 by The Honorable John B. Kiernan and The Honorable John P. Dunn, Irish-Americans in Government counts over 300 members who contribute to the annual events.
Irish-Americans in Government is proud to promote the many contributions the Irish have made to America and is committed to ensuring that the Irish traditions will continue.
It is through two annual events that Irish Americans in Government raises funds that are redistributed to organizations of Irish heritage and to a scholarship program.
The Annual St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon raises funds that are distributed to local organizations including the Nassau County New York Ancient Order of Hibernians, Catholic Charities, Project Children, Special Olympics and The Food & Nutrition program. The Annual Scholarship reception raises money that is donated to graduating high school seniors who intend to pursue their education. The scholarship program focuses on assisting those youth who have demonstrated or participated in Irish activities that promote the Irish culture.
Irish-Americans in Government is volunteer organization with no paid staff. The board of directors and officers do not accept any gratuities for their service.
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Scholarship
Irish-Americans in Government was founded in February 1996, and is composed of current full-time or part-time officers or employees of the Federal, State, County, Village, Town or City governments, as well as Public Authority, School District, Special District and members of all publicly constituted Commissions, Boards, or Committees, including former offi cers and employees who have served two or more years in government, all of whom are of Irish ancestry.
The organization is designed to further the participation of Irish-Americans in government and to encourage fellowshipamong all Americans of Irish ancestry; to renew the traditions of Irish heritage; to generate support for establishment of scholarships for outstanding youths of Irish ancestry as well as to aid deserving charitable and educational causes.
Every year, the Irish Americans In Government offer scholarships to eligible High School students going into college.
Requirements include:
- Must be a senior of Irish-American ancestry
- Two letters of recommendation required
- Must submit High School Transcript
- 2 Essays required. One describing activities in which you have taken part and which are the most significant to you and state why. Essay should also include what impact your heritage has had on your life. The other essay is regarding the Easter Uprising.
Application and all other materials must be submitted under one cover by April 12, 2013
Membership
A person with at least one grandparent of “Irish” ancestry who is an elected or appointed official, or current full time or part time employee of the federal government, state government or any county, town, village city, school district, special district, or public authority; or a member, whether volunteer or paid, of any governmental commission, board, committee or public authority; or a former employee or official or member who served in one or more of the positions described above.
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Easter Uprising Monument
The Irish Monument commemorating the April 24, 1916 Easter Monday Uprising is located south of the County Court House at Court House Drive Mineola, New York. First dedicated in 1979 in a grove located in the shadow of the Courts of Justice, the monument is a living symbol of our determination to end bigotry and discrimination in Northern Ireland and to support efforts to achieve Peace with Justice in a united Ireland.
It is now topped with a harp, a symbol of Ireland, upon a mounting stone inscribed with the names of the 16 who were executed by the British, with seven lilies on the Harp symbolizing the seven who signed the Proclamation of April 24, 1916, and the strings etched into the Harp forming 32 spaces and lines to represent a united Ireland.
Beginning in April 2011 refurbishment now includes the installation of commemorative bricks along the walkway to the Monument.
Commemorative bricks are a wonderful way to acknowledge and honor special people and events. Each brick can be inscribed with a personal message and will be installed in a decorative fashion on the plaza surrounding the Monument. Each of the brick paver which measure 9″ x 6″ and accommodate three lines of fourteen letters or spaces is available for a tax deductible donation of $150.00 to the Irish Monument Committee of Nassau County, New York, Inc., P.O. Box 1497 Valley Stream, New York 11582, 501 C3 Corporation.
Each year at 12:00 noon, on the Monday following Easter, a commemoration ceremony is held to honor the memory of those who have struggled for human dignity, human rights and Irish unity.
Pipers and poets entertain all who have assembled to hear brief remarks by persons prominent in the Irish world.
The Irish Monument Committee is comprised of representatives of:
The Ancient Order of Hibernians, Nassau County Board
The Brehon Law Society of Nassau County, New York
The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick on Long Island
Police Emerald Society Nassau County
Irish-American in Government
Irish Northern Aid
The Irish American Society of Nassau, Suffolk & Queens, Inc
Irish Studies Program of Hofstra University
