Hibernian Independent

Twice a month the Hibernian Independent goes where no newsletter has ever gone - covering the Irishness of the Portland area. Subscribing to the newsletter is easy. Just send your email to portlandhiberniansociety@gmail.com Read the PDX Hibernian Independent to keep up with the popular topics and current controversies in Ireland.

Nogher McGinley 12/5/24 Nogher McGinley 12/5/24

Consul General coming to town and Irish holiday happenings

Ireland’s West Coast Consul General Micheal Smith (right) at the Oregon Potato Famine Memorial with (l to r) Bill Gallagher, Brian Doherty and Denise McElwain.

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 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.