The AOH’s actions in protest to the denigrating merchandise being sold by Bed, Bath & Beyond’s Christmas Tree Shops division were subsequently reported in Irish Central and the Irish Voice; bringing our commitment to defend our heritage to the attention of the broader Irish and Irish American community. This evening we received a message from Bed, Bath and Beyond stating they are removing the offensive items from their shelves and will sensitize their buyers as regard items which are defaming and promote negative stereotypes against Irish Americans. Brothers, this is a step in the … [Read more...] about Anti-Def: Bed Bath and Beyond (a win in defense of our heritage!)
Archives for January 2014
Anti-Def: Bed Bath and Beyond
The first signs of spring and the forthcoming St. Patrick’s Day season have been spotted; the sale of merchandise defaming our proud heritage as Irish Americans has begun. Several items denigrating Irish Americans and the feast of our Patron Saint were recently seen at a Christmas Tree Shop, which is a subdivision of major retailer Bed, Bath & Beyond. Among them were a four leaf clover festooned beer glass with the phrase “I’ll be Irish in a few Beers”, a set of green suspenders with two shot glasses attached and the phrase “Irish for the Day” and the most egregious of all a “St. … [Read more...] about Anti-Def: Bed Bath and Beyond
Thomas Patrick Ashe
January 12, 1885 saw the birth of Thomas Ashe, a most beloved poet, piper and patriot in Ireland’s cause of independence. He was born in Lispole, Co. Kerry and educated in the nearby town of Dingle where he attended Ardamore National School. After completing his education there, he began a five year term as assistant teacher in Ardamore. His deep interest in the Irish language and culture led him to become an active member of the Gaelic Athletic Association and the Gaelic League, an organization devoted to the revival of all things Gaelic. He entered De La Salle Training College in … [Read more...] about Thomas Patrick Ashe