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THE GRAND COUNCIL
United Emerald Societies
Founded May 26, 1956
Reorganized February 18, 1975
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2026 Irishman of the Year Journal
2026 Irishman of the Year Journal
âAround the Emerald Greenâ Newsletter
âAround the Emerald Greenâ Newsletter
Explore the latest updates and insights in the 'Around the Emerald Green' series from January to May. Stay informed!
Explore the 2026 parade list
Explore the 2026 parade list
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THE IRISHMAN OF THE YEAR
THE IRISHMAN OF THE YEAR
2025 IRISHMAN OF THE YEAR
TWU President Samuelsen saluted as Irishman of the Year at Emeralds' annual gala
TWU President Samuelsen saluted as Irishman of the Year at Emeralds' annual gala
Trailblazing labor leader John Sameulsen was feted as Irishman of the Year at the The Grand Council of United Emerald Societies annual dinner in An...
2025 Digital Dinner Journal
2025 Digital Dinner Journal
2025 Irishman of Year Pictures
2025 Irishman of Year Pictures
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Aide to the Grand Marshal
Aide to the Grand Marshal
Since January 1975, when The Grand Council underwent reorganization, the Grand Council of United Emerald Societies has been the governing body responsible for selecting the Aide to Grand Marshal reâŚ
In the News
Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder named Emeralds' 2026 Irishman of the Year
Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder named Emeralds' 2026 Irishman of the Year
The Grand Council of United Emerald Societies (GCUES) has named Patrick J. Ryder, Police Commissioner of the Nassau County Police Department, as it...
Nassau County Emeralds gather for installation dinner, salute heroes
Nassau County Emeralds gather for installation dinner, salute heroes
On Thursday past, over 450 gathered at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury, Nassau County, New York, for the Bi-Annual Installation Dinner an...
NPDF 30th Anniversary Dinner
NPDF 30th Anniversary Dinner
Suffolk Police Emeralds gather to honor Irishman of the Year
Suffolk Police Emeralds gather to honor Irishman of the Year
Members of the Suffolk County Police Officers Emerald Society gathered at the East Wind of Wading River in Suffolk County, NY on April 10 for their...
TWU President Samuelsen saluted as Irishman of the Year at Emeralds' annual gala
TWU President Samuelsen saluted as Irishman of the Year at Emeralds' annual gala
Trailblazing labor leader John Sameulsen was feted as Irishman of the Year at the The Grand Council of United Emerald Societies annual dinner in An...
Pres. Bellew Newsmax 3-17-24
Pres. Bellew Newsmax 3-17-24
Brian McCabe - Defending the Community, from NYPD to AIHS
Brian McCabe - Defending the Community, from NYPD to AIHS
Defending the Community, from NYPD to AIHS â THE GRAND COUNCIL OF EMERALDS â Defending the Community, from NYPD to AIHS NYPD Emerald Brian McCabe - Defending the Community, from NYPD to AIHS. He's the
Emeralds' thumbs-up for AG decision on AIHS 'Gilded Age mansion'
Emeralds' thumbs-up for AG decision on AIHS 'Gilded Age mansion'
New York Attorney General Letitia James has won the backing of the Grand Council of United Emerald Societies for her intervention to block the sale...
Emerald Societies represent best of Irish wherever green is worn
Emerald Societies represent best of Irish wherever green is worn
It was during the 1950s that the movement for Emerald Societies took hold with the formation of the NYPD Emerald Society (Police Department, City o...
Under a Blue Irish Sky
Under a Blue Irish Sky
Members of the FDNY Emeralds Pipes and Drums were joined Thursday by the Irish Navy, Coast Guard, Garda Siochana, the ONE veterans group, and Count...
Farewell to CG Helena Nolan & DCG Gareth Hargadan
Farewell to CG Helena Nolan & DCG Gareth Hargadan
Resources
GCUES Affiliation dues
GCUES Affiliation dues
The Emerald Quick Guide
The Emerald Quick Guide
Employment resources
Employment resources
GCUES MetLife Pet Insurance
GCUES MetLife Pet Insurance
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