The Hibernian Independent
Read The Hibernian Independent to keep up with popular topics and current controversies in Portland, Ireland and Irish America.
Gaels of Greater Portland come together
Ireland’s representative in the Western US, Consul General Marianne Bolger (Center in the photo), paid a visit to Portland. News of what’s happening here and in Ireland for the week of October 22, 2026 in the PDX Hibernian Independent.
“Every shade of green”
We’ll gather tonight October 15 at Kells Restaurant. No-host dinner at Six P.M. Presentation at Seven P.M. No cover charge. All are welcome. 112 SW Second Avenue. Downtown Portland. “There is more to Irish-Canadian history that most people know…especially Americans,” Hibernian Dan Holden. So why the current conflict? Discussion to follow. Special guest from our other neighbor to the north, Caron McMahon, president of the Irish Heritage Club of Seattle,
Why Canada matters to the Irish
The Irish connection to Canada will be front and center at the next meeting of the Portland Hibernian Society on October 15 at Kells Restaurant. Two related stories in the PDX HI: The new PM of Canada, Mark Carney, has a special appreciation for the Ireland-Canada connection. His parents are from Co.Mayo. AND, by coincidence, it was announced this morning Oct 8 that a Canadian writer just won the Nobel Prize for Literature.
HI - Hibernian Intelligence
HI - Hibernian Intelligence. Here’s the scoop on a gathering in Portland recently of some very prestigious legal minds to honor Judge Diarmuid O’Scannlain. Seven years ago the judge shared with Hibernians his story of growing up the son of Irish emigrants in Queens.
PDX Hibernian Independent 9.24.26
As Donald Trump criticizes Canada, our neighbor to the north looks to Europe and especially Ireland for a stronger relationship. On Oct. 15 at the PHS monthly meeting, Dan Holden will explore the long historic relationship between Ireland and Canada, Details in this week’s PDX Hibernian Independent.
The Weekend That Was in Ireland
There was no shortage of hard news when President Trump got exposed to Ireland’s “soft power” this past weekend. Read abut what happened and catch up on the latest news about the Portland Hibernian Society meeting Thursday Sept. 17.
Hail to the Chief
PDX Hibernian Independent for September 10, 2026 Trump lands in Dublin Saturday. The Irish Open. Next Meeting of the PHS. Katie Taylor’s triumph. More local Irish music. Intrepid Irish workers. Irish theater tour. GAA for kids.
Don’t forget to remember
It may have happened here just over a hundred years ago, but the KKK takeover of Oregon politics has become a hot topic. Steve Law resurrects the reign of the KKK in his new book Peddlers of Hate. He’ll be reading from it at the Sept. 17 meetng of the Portland HIbernian Society at Kells Restaurant on SW 2nd Ave.
Hundreds hear how the Klan targeted Oregon Catholics
At Powell’s Books on Burnside last night (Aug. 26), the HOT TOPIC was more than a hundred years old. More than 250 people, intrigued by how a domestic terrorist organization once dominated politics in Oregon, especially in Portland, showed up to hear Steve Law, author of Peddlers of Hate: How the Ku Klux Klan Seized Power in 1920’s Oregon.
Get out the fleece. PHS Fall Season is coming
You can find THE PORTLAND HIBERNIAN Society meeting schedule for Fall 2026 right here in the latest issue of the PDX Hibernian Independent. Featured speakers include Steve Law, actor of Peddlers of Hate - How the KKK seized power in 192os Oregon.
The Irish Picnic is part of our history here
In the latest issue of th PDX Hibernian Independent, another look at the long-running tradition of the Irish Picnic. The Irish of Portland started these Summer celebrations more than 150 years ago. And haven’t stopped.
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Dancing in the streets of Belfast. It’s the largest Traditional Irish Music Festival in the world. And it’s happening Aug. 2 to 9. This is the first time it’s being held in the NI capitol. Read all about it in the Aug. 6 edition of the PDX Hibernian Independent.
Why all of Ireland is mourning Glen Hansard
Glen Hansard was among Ireland’s greatest singer/songwriters. But he was more than that. Which is why his death early Wednesday morning had such an impact. Tributes were many and touching and came from all corners of society and across the globe. Read the coverage in the PDX HI.
Irish Picnic was once an ethnic slur
There once was a silent movie called The Murphys and The Callahans that was so offensive to Irish Americans that their protests forced the studio to pull it from movie houses nationwide, including the Hollywood Theater. That may be the origin of using Irish Picnic as a slur to describe a brawl and defame the Irish race. Read about it in the latest PDX Hibernian Independent.
Too much Messi. England defeated by constant rival.
Not this year. England saw its hopes for a second World Cup title destroyed by a persistent Argentine scoring attack. What next after Sunday’s final? Who to root for! These and more stories in the PDX Hibernian Independent, newsletter of the Portland Hibernian Society.
Know nothings never go away. Continued.
The PDX Hibernian Independent for July 9, 2026 previews a new book about the takeover of Oregon politics by white supremacists in 1922. ALSO: Three Irish events coming this month locally. FOCUS: Shannon Airport, the Irish Open, Aviation Gin.
How the Irish fought for the cause of Independence
Happy 250th Anniversary of America’s Independence from Britain. We hear a lot about the Irishmen among the signers of the founding documents. But what about the Irishmen who fought on the ground? There were a lot more than you would guess. Read about their contribution to your independence in the PDX Hibernian Independent.
First ever Sister City in Ireland for Oregon
Bandon, Oregon and Bandon, Ireland are officially sister cities. It happened a couple of years ago but just now we’re getting details of what that means. This week’s PDX HI has the latest and a promise of continuing coverage.
PDX Hibernian Independent - Bloomsday Edition
Bloomsday - June 16, 1904 - fell on a Thursday. So tonight - June 18 - is the night for your Portland Hibernian Bloomsday. Full coverage in this week’s PDX Hibernian Independent.
PDX Hibernian Independent for June 11, 2026
In this week’s edition of the PDX Hibernian Independent: Portland Irish dance legend passes. Back to Belfast and rioting for Michelle O’Neill. When was the last time either team from the island of Ireland made the World Cup? Don’t forget Bloomsday.