The Hibernian Independent
Read The Hibernian Independent to keep up with popular topics and current controversies in Portland, Ireland and Irish America.
From James Joyce to Maeve Binchy
Believe it or not, there is a theater production based on the novel Ulysses FOR KIDS eight and older. It’s called You’ll See…Read about it in this week’s PDX Hibernian Independent.
JFK PDX
This week’s PDX Hibernian Independent previews the May 21 presentation by Hibernian Pat Casey on the visit JFK made to Ireland inJune 1963. Also: JFK’s Oregon campaign. President Catherine Connolly in England. A noteworthy local public house. Kenmare crime spree by Gresham man. Pierce Brosnan had an idea for a movie. News of a real sequel to The Snapper.
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.
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.
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?
How TVF&R Pipes and Drums endures
Topping the news in this week’s PDX Hibernian Independent is the milestone for the TVF&R Pipes and Drums. Also - Rory, Mary Lou, Dev, Conor and Andy Irvine.
ORE - IRE Sister State Committee WANTS YOU
The Leprechaun Yourself booth on Grafton St. in Dublin was popular with Yanks over for some college football. Read more in the PDX HI.