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The Ancient Order of Hibernians is a Catholic, Irish American Fraternal Organization founded in New York City 4 May,1836. The Order can trace its roots back to a parent organization, of the same name, which has existed in Ireland for over 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

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of Hiberians National Website, please contact
Gene Burns, AOH National Webmaster.

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.
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October 27, 2009
Catholic Action
The following links have been added to the Irish Links page under Catholic Action with the intent to help strengthen our foundation. A foundation that is built on our Catholic Faith based on truth.
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Catholic Ireland
Cardinal Newman Society
EWTN Global Catholic Network

Freedom For All Ireland Christmas Appeal 2009
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July, 2009
Protestant Ray McCord meets with
members of Congress in his quest for justice.
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Click here to download the transcript

Albany New York, July 9, 2009
AOH National Board /LAOH National Board
Great strides were achieved today at a joint meeting of the officers of the AOH and LAOH National Executive Boards, who met in Albany New York. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the conflicts in the Constitutional wording of their respective Constitutions. > More

June 13, 2009
National President's remarks at
United Ireland Forum in New York
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May 17, 2009
National Famine Memorial Day
As part of a world wide effort the Irish Government has declared today, May 17,  as National Famine Memorial Day and throughout the world ceremonies will be held to commemorate those who died or were forced to leave Ireland during the Great Hunger of 1845-1850. > More

May 12, 2009
A Letter from Seamus Boyle to Archbishop Timothy M Dolan on being appointed Archbishop of New York. > More

May 2, 2009
To all State, County and Division Presidents
Brothers this letter is requesting that all divisions throughout the country honor our ancestors who died or were forced to emigrate in the 1840’s because of the Great Hunger, An Gorta Mor. > More

March 22, 2009
A Letter from Seamus Boyle to
Brian Tierney of the Philadelphia Inquirer
Regarding an Article Stereotyping the
Irish as Drunks and Liars
> More

Latest History Article:
November 2009
Owen Roe O'Neill
by Mike McCormack, National Historian

One Island, One Ireland
T-shirts are now available to order online.

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Updated Sept. 14, 2009
Major Degree Calendar
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2010 AOH
National Convention

List ot 2009
State Conventions

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AOH Mailing Labels
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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
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Hibernian Charity
Reaching out a making a difference in the lives of many. Visit the new Hibernian Charity website for more information.

Updated: 11.11.09

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