President’s Message
- January 2025 President Message
I hope you were all able to enjoy the holiday season – both a wonderful Christmas and a happy and healthy start to the new year. Our next division meeting will be at the Hibernian House this Friday, January 24th at 8:00pm. Key agenda items include covering off on the many activities on the calendar through St. Patrick’s Day as well as installation of officers for 2025. Congratulations to all the Division Officers, all filling an additional term – thank you so much for your time and dedication to your essential roles. Thanks, and congratulations to Sean Walsh who wrapped… Read more: January 2025 President Message
News
- Keep the Spirit going. Join Us on December 26 for Wren Night!
Wren Night, also known as “Lá an Dreoilín” in Irish, is a cherished tradition celebrated on December 26th in Ireland. Rooted in history and folklore, this festive occasion is a blend of music, storytelling, and camaraderie. Why not join us and keep the spirit of Christmas going! This December 26th, join us at Hibernian House,… Read more: Keep the Spirit going. Join Us on December 26 for Wren Night! - 🎄🌟 Join Us for a Magical “Reverse Christmas Parade” for Children with Special Needs! 🌟🎄
The Ancient Order of Hibernians is thrilled to host our annual Reverse Christmas Parade, a heartwarming holiday tradition designed especially for children and adults with special needs and their families. 🚗✨ This unique event allows the kids to stay cozy in their cars while driving a festive route filled with joy, music, and holiday spirit!… Read more: 🎄🌟 Join Us for a Magical “Reverse Christmas Parade” for Children with Special Needs! 🌟🎄 - It’s Back! AOH Division 3 Annual Skip Trip
After a short hiatus, the AOH Division 3 ski trip is finally back! The last trip was a blast and includes the lift ticket, bus trip, breakfast, lunch, and refreshments for the trip home. This year’s trip to Catamount Ski Mountain will take place on Saturday January 18, 2025. The cost this year will be:… Read more: It’s Back! AOH Division 3 Annual Skip Trip - Nov 15, Irish Music at Hibernian House
AOH Division 3 invites you to experience a night of Irish tradition, music, storytelling, and fun at our Irish Rambling House event! A Rambling House is an age-old Irish gathering where neighbors and friends meet to share music, songs, stories, and laughter. In times gone by, folks would travel between homes, bringing their instruments and… Read more: Nov 15, Irish Music at Hibernian House
History
- The Laden Table, an Irish Christmas Tradition
Christmas is a time of tradition. Every year, millions of Americans enact a tradition that few realize has its origins in Ireland and the mists of time: “the Laden Table.” In pre-Christian Celtic Ireland, hospitality was more than just good manners; it was actually written into the law. Under Brehon Law, all households were obliged to… Read more: The Laden Table, an Irish Christmas Tradition - The Haunting Legacy of St. Michan’s: Where History Lived and Sadly Died
In the heart of Dublin stands St. Michan’s Church, a haunting reminder of how history can live—or die—before our eyes. Founded in 1095 (and later refurbished in 1686), it was initially built to serve the Viking community on the north side of the River Liffey. Over the centuries, the church has borne witness to Ireland’s… Read more: The Haunting Legacy of St. Michan’s: Where History Lived and Sadly Died - “The Greatest Murder in Ireland That Ever Was”, The Execution of Myles Joyce
1882 was part of a period of political and social upheaval in Ireland known as the Land War, sparked by poor harvests, falling agricultural prices, and the long-standing abuses of the landlord system. The Irish National Land League, founded by Michael Davitt and led by Charles Stewart Parnell, was orchestrating a resistance campaign against landlords,… Read more: “The Greatest Murder in Ireland That Ever Was”, The Execution of Myles Joyce
