Miss Smiling Irish Eyes 2026 ~ Molly McKenna

Congratulations to Molly McKenna ~ 2026 Miss Smiling Irish Eyes Pittsburgh an honor that is well deserved. Molly and her family have been involved in the AOH and LAOH for many years. She served as the past president of our own Junior LAOH Division 23. We are so proud of you! Here is a link […]
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Molly McKenna LAOH member was featured on ESPN with the Notre Dame Irish Dance Team (click here)

Molly McKenna LAOH member and the Irish NDSMC Irish Dance Team representing a little Irish culture on ESPN college game day!  The dance show was before the Notre Dame’s women’s basketball game.

LAOH Division 23 – 25th Anniversary (pictures)

LAOH Division #23 celebrated a beautiful mass of their 25th Anniversary and honored Inaugural President, Colleen McGinley-Ostronic. Collen was instrumental in chartering Division 23 on June 11, 1999. There was a special homage to her on the anniversary of her 10-year passing. Thank you to Paul and Kathleen Diulus for hosting a great party to celebrate […]
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LAOH St. Patrick’s Day Parade – WTAE-TV Pittsburgh

St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Celebration ~ 2024 (click here to see photos)

Congratulations Maddie Byrnes! Miss Smiling Irish Eyes Queen (click here for photos)

Congratulations Maddie! We are so proud of you on becoming the 2024 Miss Smiling Irish Eyes Queen. Pittsburgh St. Patrick’s Day Parade – The 2024 Miss Smiling Irish Eyes Queen is Madalyn Byrnes. A Dean’s List junior at Robert Morris University from Springdale, Ms. Byrnes is majoring in Public Relations and Advertising with minors in […]
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Allegheny Arsenal Memorial remembered by the LAOH Division 23 (photos from the memorial)

On Sunday, September 17, 2023, the LAOH Division 23 honored and remembered the women who lost their lives at the Allegheny Arsenal explosion. They honored them with a Prayer and Wreath Laying Service. This year marks the 161st anniversary of the Allegheny Arsenal explosion. The arsenal, situated in the community of Lawrenceville, served as a supply and manufacturing center […]
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