When the Boston chapter of the Emerald Society formed in 1973 half of the city's police officers became members.

So far two men and three women have been recommended to the committee by various ancient orders of Hibernians, Emerald Societies and county associations.

The army band accompanying the 69th ceased their tuning of instruments, and the bagpipes of the Emerald Society on the side street stopped practicing.

The Jackie Robinson and Emerald Society marching bands will provide the music.

We were continuing up Broadway when we passed a couple of bagpipers, members of the Emerald Society.

The Emerald Society is an organization of American police officers or fire fighters of Irish heritage.

To Unite all public safety Emerald Societies in order to develop fraternalism amongst its members.

To exchange information and enhance communications among member organizations and to start new public safety Emerald Societies.

The Emerald Society includes a shamrock on its badge.