The Ancient Order of Hibernians wish to express their gratitude to Senator Charles Schumer and Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer for their announcement that the Navy’s newest Destroyer, DDG-127, shall be christened the U.S.S Gallagher in fitting commemoration of the bravery and sacrifice that Corporal Patrick Gallagher, USMC, displayed during the Vietnam War. Cpl. … [Read more...] about Ancient Order of Hibernians Thank Senator Schumer and Secretary Spencer for Recognition of Cpl. Gallagher in Destroyer Naming
Irish American Heritage Month: The Irish Brigade at Antietam
Did you know that the Irish had a major part in the victory on the bloodiest day in American history? It was at Antietam on September 17, 1862, and it was the victory that emboldened President Lincoln to issue the Emancipation Proclamation. Foremost among Union forces was the Irish Brigade led by Irish-born Gen. Thomas F Meagher. Their story is an extraordinary chronicle of … [Read more...] about Irish American Heritage Month: The Irish Brigade at Antietam
Tell Amazon Products that Defame the Irish are “just wrong”
Despite repeated attempts to engage in meaningful discussion with Amazon they continue to sell products that defame our Irish heritage. Amazon often positions itself as a progressive, diverse, forward thinking company; this only makes their promoting products that denigrate Irish Americans more outrageous as it sends a clear message that they do not consider our heritage … [Read more...] about Tell Amazon Products that Defame the Irish are “just wrong”
March is Irish American Heritage Month
In recognition of Irish American Heritage Month, the Ancient Order of Hibernians have produced this video highlighting a few of the Irish American men and women who have contributed so much to this Country. Please feel free to like and share with friends. Embrace your Irish Heritage at www.aoh.com #IrishAmericanHeritageMonth https://www.youtube.com/embed/bCI0gNyN6PA … [Read more...] about March is Irish American Heritage Month
Hibernians Commend Walmart for Swift Action in Response to Offensive Irish Stereotype Merchandise
The Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH) today commended Walmart for their swift response in removing from their web site products that defamed the heritage of Irish Americans and glorified the dangerous practice of binge drinking. These items, which appeared to be exclusively the products of third party vendors selling through the Walmart site, included such phrases … [Read more...] about Hibernians Commend Walmart for Swift Action in Response to Offensive Irish Stereotype Merchandise