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Margate proclaims Irish American Heritage Month; Ancient Order of Hibernians addresses the commission
Summary
The commission proclaimed March 2026 Irish American Heritage Month and received remarks from a representative of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, who outlined the organization’s history and Florida presence.
The City of Margate commission read a proclamation designating March 2026 as Irish American Heritage Month and presented it to a representative of the Florida Ancient Order of Hibernians. The organization’s local representative described the AOH’s origins and current presence in several Florida divisions.
A speaker representing the Ancient Order of Hibernians told the commission the organization dates to 1836 and has multiple Florida divisions while encouraging students to research the society’s history online. "I'm with the Ancient Order of Hibernians," the representative said, describing the group’s mission to promote Irish culture and welcome Irish immigrants historically and in the present day.
The proclamation and remarks were ceremonial; the visitor thanked the commission and encouraged awareness of Irish-American history and local cultural events.
