The Hibernian Independent

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Bill Gallagher 11/13/25 Bill Gallagher 11/13/25

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?

Bill Gallagher 9/19/25 Bill Gallagher 9/19/25

Irish stew. Event tonite. What’s new.

Why we’re celebrating Lucille McAleese. What we’re doing for the sculptor of The Cross at Mt. Calvary. 1916’s Rebel Doctor deserves better. Katie, Conor and Rory updates. Quotes from Brendan Behan. (Above with Jackie Gleason)