Welcome to the AOH National Website! The Ancient Order of Hibernians is America’s oldest Irish Catholic Fraternal Organization founded concurrently in the coal-mining region of Pennsylvania and New York City in May,1836. The Order can trace its roots back to a series of similar societies that existed in Ireland for more than 300 years. However, while the organizations share a common thread, the North American A.O.H. is a separate and much larger organization. > Learn more
For all inquiries regarding the Ancient Order
of Hiberians National Website, please contact Gene Burns, AOH National Webmaster.
December 2011 Letters from AOH National President, Seamus Boyle, regarding the Good Friday Agreement/UK Subpoena of Boston College Oral Histories:
You recently received a set of AOH return address labels for your use. This is an effort on the part of the AOH National Board to express our appreciation for your past and anticipated support. We urge you to join us in meeting the needs of the many vital charities we have assisted over the years. Your personal donation is essential to our mission.
IF YOU HAVEN’T SENT A DONATION YET, please forward a check PAYABLE TO: AOH National Board.
Please send TEAR-OFF form that accompanied your labels to: Ancient Order of Hibernians P.O. Box 271, West Nyack, NY 10994
If you have already sent a donation, THANK YOU for your continued and generous support.
Please display your pride as an AOH member and at the same time promote the AOH by using your labels
Fraternally, Brendan Moore,
National Vice President
Project St. Patrick Ancient Order of Hibernian Charity Project to Provide Scholarship to Seminarians and Religious.
November 23, 2011 Forms 40 and 41 are now available to be filled out online. No need to download a PDF file anymore.
Let’s Meet at the Barry Gate For decades the Ancient Order of Hibernians in America has petitioned United States Navy historians and many others in the United States government to honor a true Irish American naval hero of the American Revolution. Commodore John Barry is part of The Constitution of the Ancient Order of Hibernians in America as we ask our Divisions and Boards to honor him on our near September 13 each year. Find out more >
175th AOH Medallion With a limited edition 1.5 inch, 10 gauge, antiqued bronze ancient order of hibernians in america 175th anniversary commemorative medallion cast in bronze, numbered and in a secure case with a certificate of authenticity explaining the iconic symbols. Price: $30.00. Click here to order.
May 5, 2011 Letter to President Obama from Seamus Boyle.Click here to download the Word file.
March 6, 2011 Letter to Owen Patterson, British Secretary of State, British Parliament, London UK, from AOH President Seamus Boyle.Click here to download the Word file.
This memorial garden is to be a lasting tribute to the local volunteers of the Irish Republican Army and to those unsung heroes who played their part in the fight for Irish freedom. It is also dedicated to the families of our patriot dead, who have borne loss with so much dignity and pride.
Interview with Clara Reilly and AOH and LAOH in Belfast during recent Bloody Sunday tour at the Collusion Wall in Belfast
Bloody Sunday March in Derry on
January 30, 2011 and the AOH's
meeting in Dublin with Niall Burgess
As of December 9, 125 ethnic, national and minority organizations have signed on to the Coalition for the National Museum of the American People. The goal of the Coalition is to have the Administration create a bi-partisan Presidential Commission to study the establishment of the Museum.
Click her to read a message from Sam Eskenazi, Director, Coalition for the National Museum of the American People
November 21, 2010 Letter by an anonymous writer to all who were able to help in the clearing of the Medal of Honor Grove.Click here.
UPDATED November 23, 2010 The Medal of Honor Grove at
Valley Forge Pennsylvania Click here to see updated photos on the clean-up.
UPDATED, October 23, 2010 The Medal of Honor Grove at
Valley Forge Pennsylvania Click here to learn more about this National treasure and why it needs our help.
The Report of the Bloody Sunday Inquiry The Rt Hon Lord Saville of Newdigate (Chairman)
The Hon Mr William L. Hoyt
The Hon Mr John L. Toohey
"... it is expedient that a Tribunal be established for inquiring into a definite matter of urgent public importance, namely the events on Sunday 30th January 1972 which led to loss of life in connection with the procession in Londonderry on that day, taking account of any new information relevant to events on that day"
Resolution of the House of Commons,
30th January 1998, and of the House of Lords,
2nd February 1998
A call to Action: What every AOH Division and Board
needs to do to support a United Ireland by Sean Pender National FFAI chairman
In December I attended an event organized by the Irish Echo and co-sponsored by the AOH and the NYC law firm of O Dwyer and Bernstein. Held in the historic City Hall of New York City it recognized the 25th anniversary of the passage of the MacBride Principles. > More
The Way Home This video presents the history, goals and mission of the AOH. EVERY member should view this video. ALL pledging members should view this video before taking the oath.
Reasons for Learning:
An Gorta Mor – The Great Hunger The Ancient Order of Hibernians, America’s largest Irish Cultural organization, has assembled the information to advance the understanding of An Gorta Mor – Ireland’s Great Hunger from 1845 through 1851 and beyond – a tragic time in world history whose impact has yet to be truly recognized. Click here to learn more.
Major Degree Calendar Updated January, 2012 Click here to download the Word document
Latest History Article: January 2012 CHRISTA CORRIGAN McAULIFFE
Honor His Memory.
Continue His Mission. Father Peyton dedicated his life to serving God by bringing a message of hope to families around the world. His love for Mary and Jesus fueled his desire to share the fruits of family Rosary prayer every waking moment of his priestly-life. Come discover how Fr. Patrick Peyton’s life was changed forever by faith in Mary and God’s healing power; and how we all can share in his mission today. > Visit website.
Click here to download the Anti-defamation handout shown above.
UPDATED
October 23, 2010 The Medal of Honor Grove at Valley Forge Pennsylvania Click here to learn more about this National treasure.
Freedom For All Ireland page was updated on October 3, 2010. Click here.
Annual AOH Christmas Appeal Helping to build One Island, One Ireland with Justice for all. Click here.
One Island, One Ireland T-shirts are now available to order online.
AOH Mailing Labels Help us help others.
> Learn more
AOH Credit Card
The AOH and US Bank have partnered to bring you a new AOH affinity credit card. Show your Irish pride with every purchase, and at the same time help the charitable works of our noble Order. > More
Hibernian Charity Reaching out a making a difference in the lives of many. Visit the new Hibernian Charity website for more information.
