Theobold Wolfe Tone
October 22, 2009 by Mike McCormack
Filed under Historical Happenings
The closest that the Irish ever came to complete independence happened when Irish Catholics and Protestants united in a brotherhood of purpose for the benefit of all. It started at the time of the American Revolution. The 1777 surrender of General Burgoyne at Saratoga in the American Revolution was followed by the alliance of France [...]
A Month For Bravery
September 21, 2008 by Mike McCormack
Filed under Historical Happenings
On September 13, the members of the Ancient Order of Hibernians celebrate one of the major holidays of their Order – Commodore John Barry Day. It is not a day unique to that Order, for it has been commemorated on the American national calendar more than once. There were even statues erected in his honor [...]
