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Welcome to the AOH National Website!
The Ancient Order of Hibernians is a Catholic, Irish American Fraternal Organization founded in New York City 4 May,1836. The Order can trace its roots back to a parent organization, of the same name, which has existed in Ireland for over 300 years. However, while the organizations share a common thread, the North American A.O.H. is a separate and much larger organization. > Learn more
For all inquiries regarding the Ancient Order
of Hiberians National Website, please contact
Gene Burns, AOH National Webmaster.
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The National Officers 2010 – 2012
The list of National Officers has been updated.
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AOH Windows and Gifts
The list has been updated (July 2010). Click here to download the Excel file.
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The Report of the Bloody Sunday Inquiry
The Rt Hon Lord Saville of Newdigate (Chairman)
The Hon Mr William L. Hoyt
The Hon Mr John L. Toohey
"... it is expedient that a Tribunal be established for inquiring into a definite matter of urgent public importance, namely the events on Sunday 30th January 1972 which led to loss of life in connection with the procession in Londonderry on that day, taking account of any new information relevant to events on that day"
Resolution of the House of Commons,
30th January 1998, and of the House of Lords,
2nd February 1998
Click here to read the report
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Digest Now Online
After months of preparation, the Hibernian Digest has entered the digital age. The new Digital Digest will be linked through our national website www.aoh.com and will include an ever expanding archive of articles from past print editions. In addition to the print articles, the site has been designed to offer expanded space for more content not currently able to make it into the printed edition mailed to all members. The Digital Digest will also include a large expansion of pictures associated with articles submitted by members. Keith Carney, editor of the Digest commented, We have numerous pictures submitted by members that only make it to the cutting room floor because of limited space. But pictures tell great stories of the life and times of our Order and it the Digital edition now provides us with the perfect mechanism to bring them to the membership through the Internet.
The digital Digest will include electronic advertising controlled by the National Board and it is hoped that it will be able to begin generating revenue in the next few months once the site gains some popularity. The site will also include a comprehensive archive of previously printed Digests in the popular Adobe Acrobat .pdf format.
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New Form 40
Member Change of Status Report . This form is now online. No need to download a PDF file anymore. Click here for login instructions.
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Philadelphia's City Council Resolution
Resolution adopted by the Council of the city of Philadelphia on the tenth of December 2009. Calling on the English and Irish Governments to take immediate steps necessary to bring to fullness the promises of the all Ireland institutions called for and envisioned by the Good Friday Agreement. Read the entire resolution.
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Edward G. Rendell, Governor of Pennsylvania, proclaims March as Irish Heritage Month. Clich here to read the proclamation.
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February 25, 2010
Letter to Denny's Restaurant regarding their TV commercials and the Irish Famine
As the National President of the largest Irish American organization in the United States, I am writing to demand that you immediately cease airing your advertisement concerning the promotion for foods referencing the “Irish Famine.” > More
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Irish National Treasure Found
Jackie Clarke was a private collector who, during his lifetime, amassed an astounding collection of more than 100,000 unique publications, manuscripts, and proclamations spanning 400 years of Irish history. Due to the generosity of his widow, Mrs Ann Clarke this priceless collection of documents – some which were believed lost – has been donated to the Mayo County Council to become a source of data for the Irish nation and the world. The collection is now being catalogued by the Collection Curator, Sinead McCoole who will deliver an illustrated lecture on this treasure on March 12 at the Irish American Historical Society, 991 Fifth Avenue, New York at 6 PM. Ms McCoole will discuss the ‘find’ and the future of the Irish National Treasure that is the Jackie Clarke Collection. For more information call the IAHS at (212) 288-2263 or log on to www.clarkecollection.ie.
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A call to Action:
What every AOH Division and Board
needs to do to support a United Ireland
by Sean Pender National FFAI chairman
In December I attended an event organized by the Irish Echo and co-sponsored by the AOH and the NYC law firm of O Dwyer and Bernstein. Held in the historic City Hall of New York City it recognized the 25th anniversary of the passage of the MacBride Principles. > More
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January 25, 2010
Marching Since 1955, Seamus Boyle Gets to Wear the Top Hat in The 2010 Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Parade
Parade Seamus Boyle arrived in Philadelphia from County Armagh in 1954. In 1955, with his father Terence, he marched in his first Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day parade. Boyle has marched in the Philly parade almost every year ever since.
This year is no exception. But this year's parade is going to be extra-special for the burly, low-key Boyle, a resident of the Academy Gardens neighborhood in the Northeast. He'll be marching at the head of the parade as grand marshal. > More
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January 13, 2010
Hibernian Stained Glass
Windows and Gifts
Click here to download the updated list of Hibernian Stained Glass Windows and Gifts. The list is organized in an EXCEL spreadsheet format.
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December 8, 2009
2009 Ireland Flood Relief Appeal
Dear Brother Hibernians
Following one of the wettest summers on record in Ireland and rainfalls in November and December 2009 that have been nothing short of catastrophic, conditions caused by flooding have reached a level of devastation that actually parallels that encountered by New Orleans and the Gulf Coast following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005.
Click here to download the entire letter by
Frank Kearney, Jr.
2009 Flood Relief Appeal Chairman
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The Way Home
This video presents the history, goals and mission of the AOH. EVERY member should view this video. ALL pledging members should view this video before taking the oath.
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Reasons for Learning:
An Gorta Mor – The Great Hunger
The Ancient Order of Hibernians, America’s largest Irish Cultural organization, has assembled the information to advance the understanding of An Gorta Mor – Ireland’s Great Hunger from 1845 through 1851 and beyond – a tragic time in world history whose impact has yet to be truly recognized.
Click here to learn more.
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