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NATIONAL LADIES ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERNIANS NEWS

NATIONAL LADIES ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERNIANS
Irish History Writing Contest 2008-2009

2008-09 Irish History Writing Contest Sponsored by the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, Inc.

Eligible:  All children in Levels 6-12 attending public, private, parochial, and home schools.

Level 1:  Grades 6-8
“From Ireland to the Kentucky Derby—The History of Irish Influence on Horse Races”  (Not less than 500 or more than 1000 words)

Level 2: Grades 9-12
“The Celtic Tiger, What is It?” (Not less than 750 or more than 1500 words).
National awards:

 
Level 1
Level 2
First Prize    
$500
$1000
Second Prize
250
500
Third Prize 
125
250
Honorable Mention
50
100
Honorable Mention 
50
100

Chester County Division #1 of the LAOH will be giving a $25 prize to the best essay in the county, before sending them on to the state level.  Essay deadline is February 5, 2009.

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Welcome to our National History Day Information Center


The Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, Incorporated is proud to be a sponsor of National History Day in conjunction with the Ancient Order of Hibernians and will be providing awards to students who prepare an entry on an Irish theme which coincides with the overall theme established by National History Day.

There are two prizes, each $500

The competition includes four categories in which projects may be entered, namely: Exhibits, Performances, Papers, and Documentaries. The requirements for each category are defined on the National History Day site at National History Day.

The National History Day theme for the year is:

Conflict and Compromise in History

If you have local accounts of Irish people (heroes, settlers, or leaders) in your area which you think would demonstrate the positive contributions of the Irish to your area or this nation, we encourage you to develop projects on that theme, since we also learn from you
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Home of the Sparrow
Dedicated to improving the lives of homeless women and children. To provide housing and supportive services to homeless women who want to improve their lives and become self-sufficient.
http://www.homeofthesparrow.org/

St Agnes Day Room
St. Agnes Outreach Services (Day Room and Nurses Center) serve the poor in our community.  Basic needs are provided in the form of a day shelter, food pantry, meals, clothing, diapers, educational programs and healthcare.  In addition, the special needs of children are addressed through various programs.
http://www.saintagnesparish.org/organizations/dayroom.asp
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