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Griner Free, Whelan Still Held
Brittney Griner is free. That's the good news. Paul Whelan is still incarcerated in a grim Russian keep. Not so good. And arms dealer Viktor Bout, ...
December 08, 2022
by Ray O'Hanlon
Community Features & Events
A Day at More than a Museum
It was 1.15 in the afternoon. My wife issued the order of the day. If we get split up, meet in the cafeteria at 3. Three, I thought. Sure we’ll be ...
December 07, 2022
by Ray O'Hanlon
News
Schumer Says No Return To Hard Border
Senator Charles Schumer was in full Hibernian mode. The Senate Majority leader told an overflow crowd at the Bronx County Ancient Order of Hibernia...
November 27, 2022
by Ray O'Hanlon
News
Hochul Wins, Makes History
Kathy Hochul has made history by becoming the first woman elected governor of New York. The Associated Press had called the race for Hochul early W...
November 09, 2022
by Ray O'Hanlon
News
Laura Kavanagh Appointed NY Fire Commissioner
Laura Kavanagh made history Friday when she was sworn in as New York City's Fire Commissioner. Kavanagh is the 34th commissioner in the FDNY's hist...
October 28, 2022
by Ray O'Hanlon
News
NYC Parade’s John Dunleavy dead at 83
John Dunleavy, who for years ran the New York St. Patrick’s Day Parade with a strong hand and what some admired as an unbending resolve in the face...
October 26, 2022
by Ray O'Hanlon
News
Presidential Award for Orlaith and Ciaran Staunton
Ireland's Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney, has announced the recipients of the Presidential Distinguished Service Award for the Irish A...
October 13, 2022
by Ray O'Hanlon
News
Two Sides Now Heard in Museum Dispute
There has been a response to the challenge. In recent days a group going by the name of Ireland's Great Hunger Bord has challenged the moving of Ir...
October 12, 2022
by Ray O'Hanlon
News
Calvary Ceremony for Catalpa Men
Like the voyage of the Catalpa itself, the campaign to fully and properly commemorate those rescued by the iconic ship has been a lengthy one. But ...
October 07, 2022
by Ray O'Hanlon
News
Hibernians Urge Appointment of U.S. Envoy
The Ancient Order of Hibernians is urging the appointment of a U.S. Special Envoy to the peace and political process saying it would be an embarras...
October 04, 2022
by Ray O'Hanlon
News
'Beer Run' Now Running
It's been a long pour. First the book then the planned movie. Covid was no help. But, at last, the screen version of "The Greatest Beer Run Ever" h...
October 03, 2022
by Ray O'Hanlon
News
Broadside From Great Hunger Museum Group
A few weeks ago it seemed as if the future of Ireland's Great Hunger Museum in Connecticut might have been settled, at least relatively so. But no,...
September 27, 2022
by Ray O'Hanlon
