On 1 May 1169, three foreign ships cut through the gray surf off the coast of County Wexford and beached their keels on the gravel spit of Bannow Island. Out from the hulls stepped roughly thirty Norman knights encased in chainmail, accompanied by sixty mounted men-at-arms and three hundred archers and foot soldiers from the Welsh marches, led by Robert FitzStephen. For … [Read more...] about The Norman Invasion of Ireland
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Supporting the Community: Hibernian House Updates
We held Bingo and Karaoke night which had a small but enthusiastic crowd. Thanks to all that came to support and donated to our food drive. We were able to drop off several boxes to St. Aedan's food pantry along with $500 in Shoprite Gift Cards (bought with the money we got via the AOH National Board Grant for our Hunger Efforts) to help support the great work they do. We … [Read more...] about Supporting the Community: Hibernian House Updates
Division 3 Celebrates the High School Scholars of 2026
We also got to recognize our high school scholars at the Mass, as well as present them with their awards at the Communion Breakfast that followed. Division 3 takes great pride in our scholarship program as both a way to support our young scholars and to pass on our traditions, history, and heritage. Each year, we award 10 scholarships totaling over $10,000. Many organizations … [Read more...] about Division 3 Celebrates the High School Scholars of 2026
Remembering Our Departed Brothers: Annual Hibernian Mass
On Sunday, May 3rd, we had our annual Hibernian Mass. The event both recognizes those Hibernians we've lost since last year's Mass, as well as recognize our high school scholarship winners. Following is the list of Hibernians Brothers whom we had lost in the prior year and memorialized at the Mass: May they rest in peace. Thank you so much to Father Raaser - Pastor of St. … [Read more...] about Remembering Our Departed Brothers: Annual Hibernian Mass
Annual Golf Outing a Success
We had 120-something golfers playing in very "Irish-like" weather, and even more attending the post-golf dinner. Thanks to everyone who came out and supported this event. Again, a huge thanks to the golf committee who spent so much time in the lead up to the event, and thank you also to all the volunteers who were there that day, without whom we could never pull this event off. … [Read more...] about Annual Golf Outing a Success