The AOH is working with the government on behalf of Irish America to implement a new scheme to allow Americans to retire in Ireland. Tánaiste of Ireland Leo Varadkar Addressed the members of the AOH and LAOH at their joint AOH/LAOH National Convention to tell Ancient Order of Hibernians measures would help make case for US immigration reform to benefit Irish people Read More in the Irish Times https://youtu.be/DIkXBaMhcsI https://youtu.be/sPJSCHqzg0M … [Read more...] about The AOH Helps Americans to Retire in Ireland
The AOH Helps Americans to Retire in Ireland
Hibernians – RFJ Lobby Against Amnesty Law
Leading Hibernians, joined by Mark Thompson of Relatives for Justice, secured crucial Senate, House, and Irish Oireachtas support against the planned British Amnesty bill last week in Washington. The emergency lobby took place as Britain moves to rush through an amnesty bill despite overwhelming opposition across Ireland. A key public statement by Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer, a new House Foreign Affairs Committee initiative, and backing for an Irish government case against Britain in the European Court of Human Rights, wereamong results which made the week one of the most … [Read more...] about Hibernians – RFJ Lobby Against Amnesty Law
AOH National Pro Life Newsletter (Special Edition)
Today, on the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the US Supreme Court voted to overturn Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, the opinion was authored by Justice Alito. Justices Thomas, Gorsuch, Kavanaugh, and Barrett joined Alito’s opinion. Chief Justice John Roberts did not join the majority opinion but filed a separate opinion agreeing with the Court’s decision to uphold the Mississippi law but also arguing that the Court should not have decided the question of whether the Constitution protects abortion. The three justices, Breyer, Sotomayor, and Kagan dissented … [Read more...] about AOH National Pro Life Newsletter (Special Edition)
AOH Nashville Meets with Irish Ambassador to the United States
On May 25, 2022, the Nashville Ancient Order of Hibernians were honored to attend and participate in a Nashville Irish networking event. Special guest Daniel Mulhall, the Irish Ambassador to the United States, is shown here receiving an Associate Membership plaque from members of our Sons of Erin Division. The event was coordinated in large part by local AOH member Conor Doolan and Ms. Caoimhe Ní Chonchúir, the Irish Consul General for the Southeastern U.S. in Atlanta. … [Read more...] about AOH Nashville Meets with Irish Ambassador to the United States
Father’s Day 2022
As we celebrate with, or remember, our fathers on Sunday, June, 19, let us pray that, men everywhere understand that fatherhood bears the responsibility to protect and defend their families from all threats, physical and spiritual, so that they may share eternal happiness with them and all the saints and angels in heaven. The Great Commandment. Hear, O Israel!The LORD is our God, the LORD alone!Therefore, you shall love the LORD, your God, with your whole heart, and with your whole being, and with your whole strength.Take to heart these words which I command you today.Keep repeating them … [Read more...] about Father’s Day 2022
Joint Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement
The AOH was pleased to organize a meeting with Senator Schumer and Mark Thompson CEO of Relatives for Justice today in the US Capital Building. Special guests Fergus O’Dowd TD and John Finucane MP joined us to demonstrate the opposition to the British Amnesty Bill. … [Read more...] about Joint Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement
Bloomsday – A Celebration of James Joyce’s Work
June 16th is Bloomsday, named after the one of the main characters in James Joyce’s Ulysses. Bloomsday is the day where people get together around the world to celebrate the book by reading sections or marathon readings of the entire book. 2022 is the 100-year anniversary of the book’s publishing which makes this year special. The Department of Foreign Affairs and Ireland’s global diplomatic network will mark the centenary of with extensive programs of events worldwide. James Joyce’s Ulysses is considered to be a masterpiece and one of the hardest works in literature to read. Published in … [Read more...] about Bloomsday – A Celebration of James Joyce’s Work
Readings for the Memorial of Saint Justin, martyr
St. Paul shown with the sword and the scroll In the readings below, from Holy Mass for Wednesday, June, 1, 2022, we hear St. Paul warn the disciples about savage wolves that will come and not spare the flock and men perverting the truth to divide them and take them away from God. Again in John's Gospel, we hear Jesus pray to his father for the unity of the Apostles. How can these readings of Scripture speak to us about politicians, celebrities, and news reports that divide us by repeating on a daily basis that abortion needs to be protected as a legal right. Reading I Acts 20:28-38 At … [Read more...] about Readings for the Memorial of Saint Justin, martyr
AOH President Commends Congressional Delegation
Danny O'Connell, National President of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, is currently in Ireland where he met Irish government officials including Tanaiste Leo Varadkar, and with legacy victims’ families, including the Springhill Massacre families in Belfast and Bloody Sunday families in Derry Belfast. As leader of the oldest and largest Irish American organization, he wanted to congratulate and commend the visiting Congressional delegation led by House Ways and Means,and Friends of Ireland Chairman Richie Neal, for their forthright comments on the protocol issue in the face of the somewhat … [Read more...] about AOH President Commends Congressional Delegation
AOH President in Belfast for Legacy Pledge
Danny O'Connell, National President of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, traveled to Belfast to meet the Springhill Massacre families, at the site where a priest, Fr. Noel Fitzpatrick, Patrick Butler, three teenagers, Margaret Gargan, John Dougal and David McCafferty were murdered by British Army snipers on July 9th 1972. He told victims’ relatives he was there to stand with the Springhill Massacre families and give a pledge to them and all victims’ relatives who have been fighting for legacy truth that he, and the powerful Irish American AOH organization which he heads would continue to stand … [Read more...] about AOH President in Belfast for Legacy Pledge
AOH Suffolk County Board – Remembering Thomas & Kathleen Daly Clarke
On Sunday April 24th, AOH Suffolk County Board held their annual remembrance and wreath laying at the site of the farmland purchased in 1906 by Thomas & Kathleen Daly Clarke. The event held annually in Manorville, Long Island, NY was attended by AOH & LAOH members from Suffolk County, NY including Suffolk County Presidents Bill Gorham and Sue O’Neill. NYS Past President Vic Vogel was in attendance as well as Past Suffolk County Presidents, current Suffolk County officers and Suffolk County Division Presidents and members. New to the Clarke site was the newly installed … [Read more...] about AOH Suffolk County Board – Remembering Thomas & Kathleen Daly Clarke
Amnesty ‘Kick in the Teeth’ for Victims
Belfast woman who has been campaigning nearly 50 years for legacy truth, described the Queen’s Speech amnesty announcement as a “kick in the teeth” for thousands of victims seeking justice. Patricia Burns, whose father was shot dead by British troopers in July 1972, spoke 4 days after the Queen’s Speech announcement, that Britain will push ahead with a Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) amnesty bill despite overwhelming opposition from Irish victims, the Irish government, Irish political parties and American Congress. She was joined by Congressman Jamaal Bowman, victims’ … [Read more...] about Amnesty ‘Kick in the Teeth’ for Victims
Key Hibernian Fact-Finding Mission Ends
As the British move ahead with amnesty plans in their Queen’s speech and Westminster legislation, a Hibernian fact-finding delegation heard appeals for American help from legacy victims across the six counties. “Without the AOH and Irish America, Boris Johnson would have already shut everything down and made sure there would be no justice!” said one legacy victims’ campaigner, Martin Mallon in Tyrone. The delegation, which included senior national officers from both the Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH) and Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians (LAOH),spent 10 days meeting relatives on the … [Read more...] about Key Hibernian Fact-Finding Mission Ends
Catholic Calendar – May 2022
Catholic Action To All Hibernians: The month of May is traditionally a month dedicated to Mary. This year May falls within the Easter season, the liturgical color being white. The Ascension of the Lord, a solemnity and holy day of obligation, falls this year on May 26. Many dioceses of the United States transfer the Ascension to the following Sunday. MAJOR SAINTS AND FEAST DAYS OF JANUARY May 2AthanasiusMemorialMay 3Philip and James, ApostlesFeastMay 10Damien de Veuster (The Leper)May 14Matthias, ApostleFeastMay 20Bernardine of SienaMay 26The Ascension of the LordSolemnityMay 31The … [Read more...] about Catholic Calendar – May 2022
Noted Civil War Historian and Author, Brother Craig Caba, Presents to Division
Dauphin County, Division One (Harrisburg, PA) “Bobby Sands” Division Brother Caba presented to the Division, in his second appearance, the significance of the Irish in the Civil War. He also displayed memorabilia from the J. Howard Wert collection which he now curates. A private collector for over 40 years, Brother Caba has authored several books on the Civil War and has lectured to many organizations, notably the Union League of Philadelphia. He is a graduate of the University of Kentucky and former High School teacher. … [Read more...] about Noted Civil War Historian and Author, Brother Craig Caba, Presents to Division
Irish American Heritage Month: Patrick Gallagher, USMC
Patrick Gallagher was born in Derrintogher, County Mayo Ireland on February 2, 1944. At the age of eighteen, as so many you Irish men and women before him, Patrick immigrated to the United States and the promise of a new life filled with opportunity. He quickly started on the immigrant dream: studying law while working in real estate; even getting involved in local politics as a campaign worker for Senator Robert Kennedy. In 1966, Patrick was drafted for service in Viet Nam. Despite pleas from a heartsick sister living in the states to avoid the horrors of war by simply returning to … [Read more...] about Irish American Heritage Month: Patrick Gallagher, USMC
Sergeant Major Daniel Daly, USMC Recipient of two Medals of Honor and Nominated for a Third
In the history of the Medal of Honor, the United States Highest award for "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty", only 19 men have been awarded the medal twice. Among them is Marine Sergeant Major Daniel Daly, one of only two marines to receive the Medal of Honor Twice for separate acts of heroism and nominated for a third. Daly was born in Glen Cove, Long Island, New York, on 11 November 1873. He was slight of stature, only 5’ 6" in height and weighing 132 lbs, yet enjoyed an early reputation as a fighter, a reputation he would prove … [Read more...] about Sergeant Major Daniel Daly, USMC Recipient of two Medals of Honor and Nominated for a Third
Irish American Heritage Month: Commodore John Barry
Did you know that the first flag officer and founder of the United States Navy was an Irishman? His name was John Barry and Dr. Benjamin Rush, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, said in his eulogy at Barry's graveside, "He was born in Ireland, but America was the object of his devotion and the theater of his usefulness." Barry was born in Co. Wexford, Ireland in 1745 and grew up with a great love for the sea. As a young man, he emigrated to the Crown colonies in America and by 1760, he was employed in a shipbuilding firm in Philadelphia. In 1766, at the age of … [Read more...] about Irish American Heritage Month: Commodore John Barry
Irish American Heritage Month: Colonel Eileen Collins, A Descendent of Immigrants Who Attained the Stars
On July 30th, 1999, 30 years and two days after the first successful moonwalk, Irish American Colonel Eileen Marie Collins became the first woman to command a U.S. spacecraft. Eileen Collins was one of four children born to a family that traced their heritage to immigrants from County Cork who had settled in Elmira New York. At an early age Eileen expressed an interest in flying, the skies around her home a frequent home to sailplanes and Elmira was home to the National Soaring Museum. Her father would often take her to the local airport to watch aircraft take off and … [Read more...] about Irish American Heritage Month: Colonel Eileen Collins, A Descendent of Immigrants Who Attained the Stars
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 military valor in America’s cause; once when President Lincoln visited General McClellan’s Union camp, he lifted a corner of the Irish Brigade Flag, kissed it and said Thank God for the Irish! In early August, the Brigade … [Read more...] about Irish American Heritage Month: The Irish Brigade at Antietam