Nogher McGinley 11/7/24 Nogher McGinley 11/7/24

A November to Remember

David O’Longaigh hosts an evening discussion of the real roots of Ireland’s vibrant musical culture Nov. 21 at Kells Restaurant.

Portland Hibernian Society 10/19/24 Portland Hibernian Society 10/19/24

JFK came early and often to Oregon

One of JFK’s frequent visits to Oregon when he was running for President brought him to Milwaukie High School.

Bill Gallagher 10/3/24 Bill Gallagher 10/3/24

1960 Election: When JFK was everywhere in Oregon. Samhain:Made in Ireland.

Bill Gallagher 9/19/24 Bill Gallagher 9/19/24

Meeting Tonight and News From Ireland

Rugby star Bundee Aki was one of more than three thousand new Irish citizens welcomed in ceremonies this month.

Bill Gallagher 9/12/24 Bill Gallagher 9/12/24

How 12 “devoted nuns” made history here.

Anyone “taught by nuns” knows that not all Sisters were created equal, at least in the eyes of their students. Some were sent by God to teach us and guide us through childhood and adolescence with a firm but gentle hand. Others we didn’t get along with so well. Here in Greater Portland, there have been a number of historically important Orders.

Bill Gallagher 8/15/24 Bill Gallagher 8/15/24

Ireland’s Impressive Olympics

The 64 women and 69 men who went to Paris to represent the Republic of Ireland at the Olympics returned to a hero's welcome at the GPO with more than just medals. More medals than Ireland had ever won at the Olympics. They also brought home stories. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.

Portland Hibernian Society 8/1/24 Portland Hibernian Society 8/1/24

Greater Portland Irish Summit - Aug. 15 @ Kells

The representatives of the All Ireland Cultural Society, Irish Network Portland , the Oregon Branch of Comhatas Ceoltoiri Eireann and Corrib Theater who were to speak on January 18 will be joining us on August 15 at Kells. Along with your Portland Hibernian Society, these four organizations are keeping Ireland alive in our part of the world.

Portland Hibernian Society 7/18/24 Portland Hibernian Society 7/18/24

Peter Courtney never forgot where he came from

SENATOR PETER COURTNEY – WE ‘LL NOT SEE HIS LIKE AGAIN IN THE OREGON LEGISLATURE

Bill Gallagher 6/20/24 Bill Gallagher 6/20/24

Celebrating Bloomsday - 2024

Ulysses was published in Europe in 1922 but not in America until 1934. Hundreds of copies were smuggled in before that. (Ernest Hemingway was one of the “bookleggers”.) Every June we commemorate Bloomsday.

Portland Hibernian Society 6/6/24 Portland Hibernian Society 6/6/24

Pre-Bloomsday Special Edition

The latest edition of the PDX Hibernian Independent includes information about the PHS Bloomsday Celebration, the court case that Ulysses won, the fate of the Tri Color, Ronald Reagan in Tipperary and reactions to Ireland’s recognition of Palestine.

Portland Hibernian Society 6/3/24 Portland Hibernian Society 6/3/24

Letter to PHS supporters

“The Irish people don’t seem to pull together in this city. There are a few good members who are trying to keep the Order together, while a great many more don’t take any interest in the order.”

Bill Gallagher 5/15/24 Bill Gallagher 5/15/24

Guess who now has his own Irish Whiskey line?

Portland Hibernian Society 5/15/24 Portland Hibernian Society 5/15/24

The GAA role in The Rising of 1916 and news from Ireland

Camogie is an Irish stick-and-ball team sport played by women. Camogie is played by 100,000 women in Ireland and worldwide, largely among Irish communities. Wikipedia

Portland Hibernian Society 5/4/24 Portland Hibernian Society 5/4/24

Stories and Sport in Ireland: May 16 @ Kells

Long, long before gloves, boxing rings and corner men Dan Donnelly was the Heavyweight Champion of the World. Hear his story on May 16 at Kells Restaurant.

Portland Hibernian Society 4/15/24 Portland Hibernian Society 4/15/24

Women of The Rising Remembered

Grace Gifford Plunkett. She married Joseph Plunkett in his cell at Kilmainham Gaol the night before he was executed.

Mike Phillips 4/4/24 Mike Phillips 4/4/24

Portland to Dublin, Direct … are we chasing rainbows here?

Bill Gallagher 3/21/24 Bill Gallagher 3/21/24

Exit Stage Right, Leo Varadkar … ?

Portland Hibernian Society 3/9/24 Portland Hibernian Society 3/9/24

Portland Hibernian Society Annual Banquet

Photo from our 2023 PHS banquet honoring our new lifetime member Senator Margaret Carter, who was awarded a lifetime membership in The Portland Hibernian Society for her service to Oregon

Bill Gallagher 2/15/24 Bill Gallagher 2/15/24

The life and times of a Portland Irishman

Front Street in 1852 was the hub of business activity in Portland.

Portland Hibernian Society 2/1/24 Portland Hibernian Society 2/1/24

Young Dubliner elected Mayor of Portland

Stephen James McCormick, born to a Catholic family in Dublin in 1829, elected Mayor of Portland in 1859.