Welcome to the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Harp and Shamrock Division, located in Greenville, South Carolina.

The division was established on June 3, 1998, the Feast Day of Saint Kevin, Patron of Dublin, in response to an expanded desire for Irish Catholic fellowship in the upstate area. The division name, Harp and Shamrock, was derived from Ireland’s two most world renown traditions.

The Ancient Order of Hibernians is the oldest Catholic lay organization in America and strives to perpetuate our motto of “Friendship, Unity and Christian Charity” in the actions of our members. To this end, the members of the Harp and Shamrock division have sponsored numerous activities to support local organizations and increase awareness of our Irish culture.

Among the organizations receiving donations from the AOH are Catholic Radio, Poor Clare Sisters, St. Anthony’s School, Knights of Columbus, Notre Dame Glee Club, Fountain Inn Civic Center, St. Joseph’s School, Habitat for Humanity, A Child’s Haven, St. Paul the Apostle School and St. Jude Children Research Hospital. Our Most recent event, The Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day Party, raised $7,000.00 for the Meyer Center for Special Children.

A major endeavor this this year will be the establishment of an annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Irish Festival in 2012. We are diligently seeking sponsors for this event.

We hope you find the content of our website informative and invite you to join our organization. To all wishing to be members, we say “Cead Mile Failte”; A hundred thousand welcomes!

  • Monthly Meetings

    Meetings are scheduled on the first Thursday of the Month (except July) at 7:00 PM. At the Knights of Columbus facility located at the Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Taylors, SC.

  • Harp & Shamrock Division 1 Officers

    President Joe Deehan Email 864.836.1121
    Vice President Tom Farrell Email 864.967.2250
    Recording Secretary Jim Sullivan Email 864.294.9735
    Treasurer Jack Gilchrist Email 864.567.9665
    Financial Secretary Dave Torlina Email 864.322.4608
    Marshall Kevin Cummings Email 914.512.0396
    Sentinel Mike Bryant Email 937.902.2482
    Chairman Standing Committee Tom Bryan Email 864.244.0505
    Chaplain Father Philip Gillespie Email 864.288.4884 ex.211
    Historian Frank Corden 828.859.9874
    Newsletter Editor Art O’Leary Email 864.232.5968
    Membership Jack Stewart Email 864.268.5957
    Marketing/Publicity Mike Bryant Email 937.902.2482
    Social Committee Gary Byrne Email 864.414.8662
    Webmaster Tom Farrell Email 864.967.2250