" Thank you for the essay about Christmas Wreaths. Perhaps I can add something. The ancient peoples created symbols to promote and celebrate continuation of their lives. So the wreath is actually a celebration of…"
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Draft Riot anniversary
Started Jun 29, 2013 0 Replies 1 Like
THE DRAFT RIOTSby Mike McCormack, AOH National HistorianAs National Historian for the Ancient Order of Hibernians in America, I am concerned that the 150th Anniversary of the 1863 Draft Riots in New…Continue
Duffy's Cut
Started this discussion. Last reply by Gerry Regan Apr 6, 2013. 3 Replies 2 Likes
In 2009, a 10-year search for the bodies of 57 Irish immigrants at Duffy's Cut in the woods of Malvern, PA uncovered remains of only seven of them. They had been killed by vigilantes due to…Continue
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"Nice article on how our ancestors tried to keep Christmas. Especially when Oliver Cromwell made the celebration of Christmas illegal in 1652 !"
The Irish Christmas Wreath
The modern Christmas wreath demonstrates the spirit of the season, but to some it is also a reminder of another spirit – a spirit that demonstrated courage and fortitude dating back to 17th century Ireland, when the Penal Laws forbade the practice of the Catholic religion. Not only was their religion outlawed, but Irish clergy were on the run with a price on their heads. The Irish people…See More
"When will people stop calling it a famine -- a famine is a lack of food. There was no lack of food in 1845 to 52 and beyond. It was all sent abroad for profit. If you must use that misleading term, at least call it an Artificial…"
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It's a Celtic Feast
Posted on October 30, 2016 at 11:30am 1 Comment 1 Like
Like their economy, which was based on planting, growing and harvesting, the Celtic calendar was centered around the Sun and agriculture and determined by a lunar calendar. The four major feasts were…
ContinueA Sincere Reply Regarding 'America's Birthday and the Irish'
Posted on August 4, 2016 at 4:30pm 2 Comments 5 Likes
It been a while since anyone held my feet to the fire over what I wrote, but Patrick O'Toole questioned some of the facts in my 7/5/16 blog America's Birthday and the Irish. I can assure you that none of the information I…
Bridie Halpin: Irish Patriot
Posted on March 5, 2015 at 12:30pm 6 Comments 6 Likes
Fifteen days before Christmas 1988, "Aunt" Bridie Halpin died. At 85, she had lived a good life, but it was still sad for the Halpin family for their Bridie was the beloved matriarch of the clan in America. The first to come over, she had emigrated to New York in 1946. In turn, she…
The Women of Erin
Posted on February 28, 2015 at 1:30pm 0 Comments 1 Like
During a 1986 interview with 1916 patriot Sam O’Reilly for the Irish Echo newspaper, Sam excused himself to retrieve some notes. At that point, his wife Mary whispered, "Mike, would you ever tell our story?" I said, "Sure, you mean you and Sam?" She replied, "No, I mean the…
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- At 2:01pm on April 3, 2013,
Gerry Regan said…
Fàilte, Mike, to The Wild Geese. Got your call and will be calling you this afternoon. We appreciate your support, and all you've done to explore, preserve, promote and celebrate the epic heritage of the Irish, particularly their role in making the United States the great nation that it is today.
- At 4:12pm on June 29, 2013,
Nice to see you back in our pages, Mike. It seemed you were away for some time. BTW, Ned McGinley is now a member of The Wild Geese, as well. Perhaps you guys can team up and set up a Friends of the AOH group here. That'd be awesome.
- At 11:23am on February 21, 2015,
HermitsOf St-John said…
- Have you read my comment to your article "St Valentine in Ireland"? Please do so.
- At 3:41pm on January 22, 2017,
John Anthony Brennan said…
Re my blog about the Spanish Armada in Ireland.
I amended the description regarding the gold and silver that was looted from the wrecks. It now reads,
"Amid the shattered remnants of the wreckage of several wooden ships, the contents of smashed war chests, gold, silver and jewels, were looted and carried off by bands of scavenging, local inhabitants."
Thanks for pointing it out, and I believe that the story reads better now.
Again, thanks for the input.
John A
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