The Hibernian Independent
Read The Hibernian Independent to keep up with popular topics and current controversies in Portland, Ireland and Irish America.
Old Portland/New Portland St. Patrick’s Day Trail
There is so much more to Saint Patrick’s Day in Portland than drinking, dancing and music. But they’re a big part of the day. Old Portland and New Portland meet on March 17 and here’s a guide to where and when. And a look at what’s happening in Heppner, OR.
Farewell to a fine Portland Hibernian
The weekly PDX Hibernian Independent notes the passing of our friend Peter Cullen and looks at St. Patrick’s Day events in Portland OR including the one that’s been around since World War Two.
100 years ago: Irish Portland’s proudest day
In this week’s edition of the PDX Hibernian Independent you can read about the landmark milestone celebrated this month at Portland’s Catholic cathedral.
It’s beginning to look like St. Patrick’s Day
All things Irish. Long lasting items Made in Ireland - crystal, lace, china, pottery, caps - will be the focus at the PHS meeting Thursday Feb. 9 at Kells Restaurant at Six P.M.
Is Seamus Culleton of Kilkenny “the worst of the worst”?
Seamus Culleton of Co. Kilkenny came to America 20 years ago and overstayed his visa. Since then he’s married an American woman and applied for citizenship. Culleton has no criminal record. Picked up by ICE after a visit to Home Depot, he’s been in custody for five months. Read his story in the latest issue of the PDX Hibernian Independent.
From local Irish happenings to News From Ireland
Get caught up on Irish events in Greater Portland and News From Ireland in the PDX Hibernian Independent.
Saint Brigid - Print the legend
February 1 is Saint Brigid’s Day (Lá Fhéile Bríde) and the PDX HI has all sorts of stories about who Ireland’s first native Saint really was. What about the Celtic goddess Brigit? It’s her day too.
Oregon & Ireland - Ties that bind
In the latest PDX Hibernian Independent - Intel no longer number one private employer in Oregon. New Oregon-Ireland Sister State Committee appointments. Legislation to ban dual citizenship worries Irish Americans. Saint Brigid’s celebration.
A Scottish Saint Patrick’s Day (sort of)
Bring on the haggis! Local Scots prepare for annual celebration of the birth date of poet Robert Burns. And other news from here and Ireland.
Your own Irish Origin Story
This week’s PDX Hibernian Independent covers Jessie Buckley’s victory at the Golden Globes. You’ll also read about our Hibernian initiative for 2026 to track down our ancestors. The history of Jessie Buckley’s great-grandmother, an Irish freedom fighter, is a perfect case study.
Irish news for a wet dry January
Saint Patrick’s Day is closer than you think. Make plans now. This week’s PDX HI includes stories about and links to Portland-area Irish events and news from Ireland. Enjoy.
Fáilte 2026
Nollaig maBan - Women’s Christmas - is an old Irish tradition that falls on January 6. (It’s pronounced no leg nah mon.). Irish women, who handle about 90% + of the Christmas tasks and traditions, would get the day off. Read more in the latest PDX HI.
Ireland’s Number One Christmas Song
A commemoration/celebration of the Hibernian High Cross at Mt. Calvary Cemetery was held under sunny skies on Dec. 13, 2025. In other news in the PDX HI - The song Ireland loves at Christmas. Stakeknife explainer.
CONFIRMED: Killer spy in the IRA was a British agent
In the weekly newsletter of the Portland Hibernian Society you can read all about the spy inside the IRA who was reporting back to his British handlers every couple of weeks. Stakeknife was his code name. There’s a ton of now-it-can-be-told stories coming to light and the PDX HI is on them.
Decembership - Why join the PHS
Saturday, December 13 - A gathering at The Cross at Mt. Calvary Cemetery All are welcome. See details in the PDX Hibernian Independent. Plus Local Irish News and News From Ireland.
Talkin’ Irish Books tonight at Kells
For a nation so small, Ireland has contributed disproportionately to the literary world. So many great books. We’ll dive into some of them at the November 20 meeting of the Portland HIbernian Society.
JFK’s goofy grandson is running for Congress
Following in the footsteps of his grandfather, Jack Schlossberg is running for the House of Representatives. JFK’s carer began when he won a seat in the House of Representatives from Massachusetts. Can his grandson repeat that feat?
What just happened in Ireland and New York City
On October 24 voters in Ireland elected a socialist as President. On November 4 New York City voters elected a socialist as Mayor. Both candidates won in a landslide. Though the voter turn out in Ireland was low, New York voters turned out in historic numbers. Is history being made in Ireland and New York City?
In Ireland, the dead are not dead
The Cross of The Scriptures at Mount Calvary Cemetery on Oct. 25, 2025 as days get shorter and memories get longer. "In Ireland, the dead are not dead. They are always around, whispering in our ears." Anonymous
Your guide to Ireland’s Presidential Election - Fri. Oct 24
Who will be the woman elected tenth President of Ireland to replace Michael D. Higgins. Full coverage of the 24 Oct. election in Ireland.