The Hibernian Independent
Read The Hibernian Independent to keep up with popular topics and current controversies in Portland, Ireland and Irish America.
Decembership - Why join the PHS
Saturday, December 13 - A gathering at The Cross at Mt. Calvary Cemetery All are welcome. See details in the PDX Hibernian Independent. Plus Local Irish News and News From Ireland.
In Ireland, the dead are not dead
The Cross of The Scriptures at Mount Calvary Cemetery on Oct. 25, 2025 as days get shorter and memories get longer. "In Ireland, the dead are not dead. They are always around, whispering in our ears." Anonymous
Your guide to Ireland’s Presidential Election - Fri. Oct 24
Who will be the woman elected tenth President of Ireland to replace Michael D. Higgins. Full coverage of the 24 Oct. election in Ireland.
House of Guinness is Open. Presidential election is set.
Kate O’Connor’s silver medal performance in the World Championships made history. Next PHS meeting Oct. 16. House of Guinness - early signs are promising. Presidential race trio.
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.
PDX Famine Cross sculptor dies in Ireland
Brendan McGloin of Kinlough, Co. Leitrim, Ireland, who sculpted the High Cross at the Oregon Famine Memorial in Portland, died in April of 2025.
Saluting Fr. Jim for serving others
At our meeting this evening Thurs. 7.17 we'll celebrate with Father Jim Galluzzo the 35th anniversary of his ordination, his 80th birthday and the 17th anniversary of the organization he started to help people without a home and all that goes with having one
How Oregon almost killed private schools 100 years ago
It’s Oregon history that’s hard to believe. Voters voted to shut down private schools in Nov. 1922. The Supreme Court saved those schools on June 1, 1925.
Mayday. Mayday. Become a member.
Celebrating Beltane on the First Day of May has been a constant in Celtic and Catholic Irish culture.
Here, there, everywhere on St. Patrick’s Day
“In sunshine and in shadow” members of The Portland Hibernian Society and friends gathered at The Cross on Mount Calvary on March 17, 2025.
The Spirit of Our Irish Ancestors Remembered on St. Patrick’s Day
The March meeting of the Portland Hibernian Society will take place Monday, March 17 10:30 A.M. at The Cross of the Oregon Potato Famine Memorial in Mount Calvary Cemetery.
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?
Will Trump host the Taoiseach on SPD in the Oval Office?
The latest word on whether Ireland’s Taoiseach will meet with President Trump at the White House on Saint Patrick’s Day is that a visit may be scrapped if there’s a government shutdown.
The Father of Oregon: An Unlikely Irishman
A deep dive on Doctor John McLoughlin is overdue. Who was The Father of Oregon anyhow? Find out at the Portland Hibernian Society meeting Feb. 20 at Kells.
Ever wonder what life was like in Belfast during The Troubles?
Gerard McAleese (l) left Northern Ireland and settled in the Pacific Northwest eventually opening Kells on SW Second in 1990.
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.
Consul General coming to town and Irish holiday happenings
Ireland’s West Coast Consul General Micheal Smith (right) at the Oregon Potato Famine Memorial with (l to r) Bill Gallagher, Brian Doherty and Denise McElwain.