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.
Here, there, everywhere on St. Patrick’s Day
“In sunshine and in shadow” members of The Portland Hibernian Society and friends gathered at The Cross on Mount Calvary on March 17, 2025.
The Spirit of Our Irish Ancestors Remembered on St. Patrick’s Day
The March meeting of the Portland Hibernian Society will take place Monday, March 17 10:30 A.M. at The Cross of the Oregon Potato Famine Memorial in Mount Calvary Cemetery.
Oval Office Visit ON. St. Patrick’s Day ON.
Will it just be shamrocks, smiles, hand shakes and some blarney on March 12 when Ireland’s leader visits the White House? Or will tariffs, Gaza and Ukraine come up for discussion?
Will Trump host the Taoiseach on SPD in the Oval Office?
The latest word on whether Ireland’s Taoiseach will meet with President Trump at the White House on Saint Patrick’s Day is that a visit may be scrapped if there’s a government shutdown.
The Father of Oregon: An Unlikely Irishman
A deep dive on Doctor John McLoughlin is overdue. Who was The Father of Oregon anyhow? Find out at the Portland Hibernian Society meeting Feb. 20 at Kells.
Ever wonder what life was like in Belfast during The Troubles?
Gerard McAleese (l) left Northern Ireland and settled in the Pacific Northwest eventually opening Kells on SW Second in 1990.
Why the ancient winter wonder of Newgrange resonates today
Older than Stonehenge, Newgrange in Co.Meath has been the site of Winter Solstice wonders for more than 5,000 years.
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.
What’s being said about Say Nothing
New Hulu adaptation of Patrick Radden Keefe’s “Say Nothing”, David O’Longaigh presenting on Irish folk and Celtic musical traditions, Corrib Theatre Waiting for Godot, the cross at Clonmacnoise and more!
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.
Why a website?
Fans of the written word when written with Irish wit and insight filled Kells Restaurant on Nov. 16. News from Ireland - NYPD “choir” formed.