The Hibernian Independent
Read The Hibernian Independent to keep up with popular topics and current controversies in Portland, Ireland and Irish America.
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)
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.
Mayday. Mayday. Become a member.
Celebrating Beltane on the First Day of May has been a constant in Celtic and Catholic Irish culture.
Oval Office Visit ON. St. Patrick’s Day ON.
Will it just be shamrocks, smiles, hand shakes and some blarney on March 12 when Ireland’s leader visits the White House? Or will tariffs, Gaza and Ukraine come up for discussion?
Why the ancient winter wonder of Newgrange resonates today
Older than Stonehenge, Newgrange in Co.Meath has been the site of Winter Solstice wonders for more than 5,000 years.