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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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
The life and times of a Portland Irishman
Front Street in 1852 was the hub of business activity in Portland.
U2 out there
U2 has always been an ambitious band. Now there’s a venue to match those ambitions - The Sphere in Las Vegas. Daniel Curran reports.
OOH AH, UP THE RA
In their sixtieth year performing, the Wolfe Tones are still raising hell.