Hook O’Malley Race Against Cancer set for August 20th

Posted on August 1, 2023 by The Dunmorean

The 31st annual Paul “Hook” O’Malley 1 Mile FireCracker Race Against Cancer will be held on Sunday, Aug. 20, at 707 North South Rd., Scranton. Race registration will be from 8:15am to 9:45am. The race will start promptly at 10 a.m.

Hook O’Malley was a local boxing trainer who succumbed to cancer on Sept. 25, 1992. He had an immense impact on the youth of this community which is still felt to this day. If you have any questions about the race you can call 570-346-1828 or Scranton running.com or neparunner.com. There will be awards given in the run and walk over all, and in numerous age categories. All donations benefit the American Cancer Society.

Shown from left: Erin Zablocki holding Elli Rocco Zablocki, Keith Oleski, Matt O’Malley, James Barrett, Coach Joseph DeAntona, Jason Miller, Patrick O’Malley, Vanessa Thomas, and James Moran.

2nd Annual Kevin Shaughnessy Memorial Scholarship Presentation

Posted on August 31, 2021 by The Dunmorean

The Ancient Order of Hibernians Paul “Hook” O’Malley Division 4 held the second annual Kevin Shaughnessy Memorial Scholarship Presentation at Saint Patrick’s Church.

Two students from All Saints Academy were selected to receive a $500 scholarship each to attend Holy Cross High School. The recipients were Carson Shrive and Harmony Ritter.

Shown from left: Rob Fletcher, Atty. Sean Gallagher, Robert Sherry, Joseph Shaughnessy, brother of the late Kevin Shaughnessy; Jimmy Foley, Mark McDade, scholarship recipient Carsen Shrive being presented with scholarship check from the AOH by President Patrick O’Malley, Vice President Michael Robinson, Father Richard Fox of St. Patrick’s Parish, who is also chaplain of the division and current 2020 and 2021 Man of the Year, and John Fletcher.

Free Drive-in Movie Night Set for March 13th

Posted on March 3, 2021 by The Dunmorean

The Paul “Hook” O’Malley Ancient Order of Hibernians Division #4 will present a free movie night at the Circle Drive-In on Saturday, March 13. The doors will open at 5:15 p.m. “The Quiet Man” will begin at 6:15 p.m., followed by the movie “Rudy”.

Shown from left: Rob Sherry, John Fletcher, Father Richard Fox, Bob McAndrew, Dave Castelli, general manager of the Circle Drive-In; Mark McDade, Kevin Donovan, Keith Oleski, Joseph Holland, Michael Robinson, Jerry Murray, Rob Fletcher, and Patrick O’Malley, president.