Scholarships Awarded

Congratulations to Breanna McCann – granddaughter of Pat and Margie McCann – on winning the 2017 Thomas P. O'Malley AOH Allegheny County Board Scholarship. Breanna is also the winner of the AOH Division 32 Scholarship. She plans to attend Robert Morris in the fall, majoring in Political Science and related fields.

Pictured with Breanna is AOH County Board Vice President, John Tarpey

Pictured with Breanna is AOH County Board Vice President, John Tarpey

Scholarships Announced

Applications are now being accepted for two AOH Allegheny County Board Thomas P. O'Malley Memorial Scholarships and the AOH Division 32 Scholarship.

AOH Allegheny County Board Grand Prize Scholarship - $1,500
AOH Allegheny County Board Runner Up Scholarship - $500
AOH Division 32 Scholarship - $1,000


To qualify for one of the two county scholarships, nominees must be the son, daughter or grandchild of an active or deceased AOH member in good standing who has been an AOH member for at least 3 years. Active AOH members in good standing who have been a member for at least 3 years and who have already been accepted for education post-high school may also apply. A nominee may also be a member of a Junior AOH Division in Allegheny County, and shall qualify as an active member of the AOH if they are sworn into the AOH by the end of their senior year in high school.

Complete information and application forms can be obtained by emailing Denny Maher at dnkpgh@comcast.net. DEADLINE TO APPLY IS 5:00 P.M. ON APRIL 17, 2017.


To qualify for the Division 32 scholarship, nominees must be the son, daughter or grandchild of an active or deceased AOH member in good standing who has been a member of Division 32 for at least 3 years. Active AOH Division 32 members in good standing who have been a member for 3 or more years may also apply. A nominee may also be a member of a Junior AOH Division in Allegheny County, and shall qualify as an active member of the AOH if they are sworn into the AOH by the end of their senior year in high school.

Complete information and application forms can be obtained by emailing Tim Regan at tpregan1@gmail.com. DEADLINE TO APPLY IS 5:00 P.M. ON APRIL 10, 2017.

A Great Day for a Parade

As always, the men of Division 32 made an impressive showing at the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in downtown Pittsburgh. Despite frigid temperatures, we carried the county flags of Ireland proudly. Division 32 was the runner-up recipient of The Robert W. Kennedy Award (Best Marching Irish Men).

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Congressman and Division 32 member, Tim Murphy.

Congressman and Division 32 member, Tim Murphy.

Congratulations also go out to Division 32 Marshall, John Walsh, and the Pittsburgh Firefighters Memorial Pipe Band who took home the first place Thomas J. Donohue Award (Best Pipe Band).

John Walsh (front row, second from left) and the Pittsburgh Firefighters Memorial Pipe Band.

John Walsh (front row, second from left) and the Pittsburgh Firefighters Memorial Pipe Band.

Welcome New Inductees

On March 12th, Division 32 inducted two new members — Merv Knieriem and Tom Kedlick. Both Merv and Tom are seminarians. Congratulations and welcome aboard.

Left to right: Sentinel, Mickey Abbott; Recording Secretary, Pat Clark; Treasurer, Jim Snatchko; Merv Knieriem; Tom Kedlick; Vice President, Tim Regan; and, President, Bob Kelly

Left to right: Sentinel, Mickey Abbott; Recording Secretary, Pat Clark; Treasurer, Jim Snatchko; Merv Knieriem; Tom Kedlick; Vice President, Tim Regan; and, President, Bob Kelly

National Recognition

On July 15, 2016, AOH Division 32 was recognized for their missions and charitable contributions. While attending the AOH National Convention, we were awarded Certificates of Appreciation from the AOH National Board. Congratulations to everyone who contributed to our success.

Pictured left to right: Denny Maher, Tim Regan, Jim Snatchko, Bob Kelly, Denny Donnelly, Bill Myers

Pictured left to right: Denny Maher, Tim Regan, Jim Snatchko, Bob Kelly, Denny Donnelly, Bill Myers