There once was a time when Irish giants roamed the earth; their feats of strength and courage becoming legendary. However, these were not the mythical Cuchulain, or Finn McCool; they were real men who pushed the boundary of what was thought to be humanly possible. They were known as “the Irish Whales” for their size and strength and they dominated the strength events of the … [Read more...] about Matthew McGrath, ‘The Prince of Whales’

The Medal of Honor is the highest military honor bestowed by the United States. It is awarded for “conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her life above and beyond the call of duty while engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States.”   To achieve this honor in battle is exceptional enough, to earn this award when armed only with one’s courage … [Read more...] about Fighting Father Joe

The following resolution declaring March 2012 as Irish American Heritage Month in New York was prepared by the Rockland County Hibernians and brought to the floor by NY State Senator David Carlucci and passed by the NY Senate.   LEGISLATIVE   RESOLUTION  memorializing  Governor  Andrew  M.  Cuomo  to proclaim March 2012 as Irish American Heritage Month in the State of … [Read more...] about March is Irish American Heritage Month

John Phillip Holland was born on February 24, 1841 in small coastal town of Liscannor. His mother was a native Irish speaker and young John himself would not learn English until he attended school. Holland’s father was a coastal patrolman for the British Coastguard Service and instilled in the young Holland a love of the sea. With aspirations to go to sea, young Holland walked … [Read more...] about John Phillip Holland, Father of the Modern Submarine