The Hibernian Independent

Read The Hibernian Independent to keep up with popular topics and current controversies in Portland, Ireland and Irish America.

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)

Bill Gallagher 9/11/25 Bill Gallagher 9/11/25

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.

Bill Gallagher 5/20/25 Bill Gallagher 5/20/25

The Ambassador and the Pope

Nogher McGinley 5/1/25 Nogher McGinley 5/1/25

Mayday. Mayday. Become a member.

Celebrating Beltane on the First Day of May has been a constant in Celtic and Catholic Irish culture.

Bill Gallagher 3/6/25 Bill Gallagher 3/6/25

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?

Portland Hibernian Society 12/19/24 Portland Hibernian Society 12/19/24

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.