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About Mayo Society of New York
The Mayo Society of New York was founded in 1879 to help meet the needs of immigrants and families living in Mayo.
Since 1890, the Mayo Society has continued to contribute substantial sums of money to various charitable organizations and good causes.
The Mayo Society continues to devote its energies for cultural, charitable, and literary purposes.
Every two years a world convention of Mayo societies is held in different locations in the US, Canada, United Kingdom and Ireland to continue the legacy of our founding members.
Our Goals Include:
- To foster the principles of freedom in the United States and Ireland as outlined in our National Bill of Rights and to advocate the complete freedom of all Ireland and the unity of that nation.
- To cultivate bonds of friendship between the people of the United States and the people of Ireland with special emphasis on County Mayo, Ireland.
- To encourage research into the life and time of immigrants from Ireland to the United States.
- To promote the study of the history of Ireland and particularly, County Mayo, Ireland.
Locations
Primary Office Location
(917) 643-1014