The Great Hunger board game by Compass Games has drawn sharp criticism from the Ancient Order of Hibernians, which argues that gamifying Ireland’s Great Hunger (An Gorta Mór) trivializes one of history's gravest human catastrophes. Framing mass starvation, forced emigration, and generational trauma as a competitive exercise distorts historical reality and undermines any serious educational claim about the Great Hunger and its causes.: The Ancient Order of Hibernians is both saddened and … Read More .... about The Great Hunger Was Not a Game, Survival Not a “Prize”
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Feeding the Future: The Hibernian Hunger Project
We are pleased to highlight a recent podcast appearance by William "Bill" Sullivan, National Chair of the Hibernian Hunger Committee, on Craic on … [Read More...] about Feeding the Future: The Hibernian Hunger Project

Hartford Division 2 Holds Christmas Toy/Gift Card Drive
By Chris Cooke
Hartford Division 2 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians held a successful Toy/Gift Card Drive on December 6 and 7, 2025. Several carloads of … [Read More...] about Hartford Division 2 Holds Christmas Toy/Gift Card Drive

Congratulations and Best Wishes to Newly Inaugurated Irish President Catherine Connolly.
Sean Pender, National President of the Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH), America’s oldest and largest Irish Catholic organization, issued a … [Read More...] about Congratulations and Best Wishes to Newly Inaugurated Irish President Catherine Connolly.

Standing for Life and True Choice
The National President of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, has issued a statement regarding a proposed facility in Hudson County capable of … [Read More...] about Standing for Life and True Choice
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Deputy National Chaplain Update – May 2025
Deputy National Chaplain Fr. Colm Mitchell I imagine by the time this issue of the Digest is sent out, we will be into the Easter season. As … [Read More...] about Deputy National Chaplain Update – May 2025

The Jubilee Year ‘Pilgrims of Hope’: A Reflection for the Ancient Order of Hibernians
The Jubilee Year theme, ‘Pilgrims of Hope,’ resonates profoundly with the Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH). As members of this storied organization, we are called to reflect on our shared history, values, and … [Read More...] about The Jubilee Year ‘Pilgrims of Hope’: A Reflection for the Ancient Order of Hibernians
