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The A.O.H.
Cattaraugus County
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Upcoming Events


Super Bowl Party

February 4th, 2007
Blackthorn Club, Olean, NY

Come to the Blackthorn Club, 1421 East State Street, Olean, NY on Sunday, February 4th, from 5:00 - 10:00 PM for the annual Super Bowl party.   Those wishing to attend should bring a dish to pass. Pizza and wings will be provided.   There is no charge for this event.   Members and their guests are welcome.  


Founder's Day Festivities
February 10th, 2007
Blackthorn Club, Olean, NY

Come to the Blackthorn Club, 1421 East State Street, Olean, NY on Saturday, February 10th, from 5:00 - 9:00 PM to celebrate the anniversary of the founding of AOH Cattaraugus County Division 2.   Buffet food will be provided.   Members and their guests are welcome.  


Annual Game Dinner
February 17th, 2006
Blackthorn Club, Olean, NY

Come to the Blackthorn Club, 1421 East State Street, Olean, NY on Saturday, February 17th, from 2:00 - 6:00 PM for the annual game dinner and euchre tournament.   Those wishing to contribute food should contact Dan Dougherty at 585-968-3919 or e-mail Dan at CubaDough@Yahoo.com.   There is no charge for this event.   Members and their guests are welcome.  


St. Patrick's Day Festivities
March 17th, 2007
Blackthorn Club, Olean, NY

Come to the Blackthorn Club, 1421 East State Street, Olean, NY on Saturday afternoon and evening, March 17th, for the annual AOH Cattaraugus County Division 2 St. Patrick's Day party.   There will be live Irish music and dancing.   Scheduled to perform are the Olean Area Irish Dancersand   Irish bagpipers.   The Blarney Bunch will provide entertainment from 8:00 PM until 12:00 AM.   Members and their guests are welcome.  


Annual Gaelic 200 Club

June 5, 2007
Blackthorn Club, Olean, NY

Come to the Blackthorn Club, 1421 East State Street, Olean, NY on June 5, 2007 for the annual Gaelic 200 Club.   This fundraiser provides money for the AOH Cattaraugus County Division 2 Scholarship Fund.   To purchase a ticket for the chance at the prize money please contact Bob Mountain at 585-968-2230.  


Annual Steak Bake

To Be Announced
Blackthorn Club, Olean, NY

Come to the Blackthorn Club, 1421 East State Street, Olean, NY on TBA for the annual steak bake.   Those wishing to attend should contact John O'Malley at 716-372-8766. Members and their guests are welcome.  


22nd Annual Commodore John Barry Festival
September 7th & 8th, 2007
Gargoyle Park, Olean, NY

Live Irish Entertainment
Traditional Irish Food
Draft Guinness & Budweiser, Wine & Soft Drinks
Irish Gift Shops
Children's Games with Prizes


Friday, September 7th from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Traditional Irish Hooley
Light Traditional Irish Menu Available
Free Admission
Live entertainment featuring:

The Blarney Bunch



  

Saturday, September 8th from 12:00 noon to 11:00 PM
Traditional Irish Menu
Children's Games
$3 per person admission after 1:00 PM
(Senior citizens $2, children under 12 free)
Continuous live entertainment all day featuring:
TBA 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM  
  
Olean Area Irish Dancers, affiliated with the Rince Na Tiarna School of Irish Dance at 4:30 PM

  The Swallowtail Trio 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM


swallowtailtrio


The Leftovers 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM



FESTIVAL INFORMATION

PHONE: Brian O'Connell (716) 372-5031

HOME PAGE: http://www.caseweb.com/aoh

E-MAIL (Bill Walsh ): billwalsh@adelphia.net


TRAVEL INFORMATION

Where?

Olean, a city of 18,000 in Cattaraugus County, New York,
borders Pennsylvania to the south and is
75 miles southeast of Buffalo.

Clickfor a map of the Olean area.

The major east-west highway is Interstate 86, (Southern Tier Expressway) and the major north-south highway is US Route 219. Travel time is approximately:

·  1 1/2 hours from Buffalo, NY and Corning, NY

·  2 hours from Rochester, NY and Erie, PA

·  3 hours from Binghampton, NY

·  3 1/2 hours from Cleveland, OH and Pittsburgh, PA

·  To get to the festival, use exit #25 (Olean) from Interstate 86 (Southern Tier Expressway). Turn south onto Buffalo Street towards downtown Olean. At the first traffic light, turn right onto Constitution Avenue. Proceed approximately one mile and turn left onto Independence Drive. Proceed approximately one-half mile and turn right onto West State Street. At the next traffic light, turn left onto Gargoyle Road and proceed to the end.


LODGING INFORMATION

Clickfor a lodging guide within close proximity of Olean. For information