AOH South Shore

AOH South Shore Ancient Order of Hibernians, Father John Murphy, Division #9 representing the South Shore of MA.

Chartered May 18, 1992, motto is Friendship, Unity and True Christian Charity

🎙️ NEW EPISODE OUT NOW 🎙️What do a daring prison break, a whaling ship from New Bedford, a Fenian revolutionary, and an ...
06/19/2026

🎙️ NEW EPISODE OUT NOW 🎙️

What do a daring prison break, a whaling ship from New Bedford, a Fenian revolutionary, and an American flag have in common?

The answer is one of the greatest stories in Irish and Irish-American history.

This week on Craic on the Coast, we’re joined by historian and filmmaker Marcus Howard to discuss the incredible story of the Catalpa Rescue—the daring mission that freed six Irish political prisoners from Australia and delivered a humiliating blow to the British Empire.

We also explore the life and legacy of John Boyle O’Reilly, whose story stretches from Ireland to Australia and ultimately to Massachusetts, where he became one of the most influential Irish-American voices of the nineteenth century.

If you’ve ever heard someone say, “How is this not a movie?”—this episode is for you.

☘️ Available now on YouTube and Spotify.

Episode 34: The Catalpa Rescue: The Greatest Prison Escape in Irish History | Marcus Howard
https://youtu.be/mEDGfYZVHaY

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1I6t922ZadYWytbI10HMHn

06/19/2026

The Ancient Order of Hibernians has long believed that defending human dignity means more than words. It means supporting mothers, families, children, the elderly, and those facing difficult circumstances.

Faith, Friendship, and Christian Charity call us not only to affirm the value of human life, but to stand beside those who need our help most.

May our commitment to life always be reflected in our actions as well as our beliefs.

06/19/2026

Born on October 16, 1890, in Woodfield, Sam’s Cross, Michael Collins’ early life was spent in a house that is now a National Monument. The house in the image is where he was born, however the family built another house on the same land and moved into it in 1900. This second house was burned by the British Army during the Irish War of Independence - remains of the house can still be seen today.

Interested in joining the AOH? Fill out our application form below or contact your local division:
https://aoh.com/join/

06/18/2026

Pilgrim Hall in Plymouth will celebrate a major restoration with a free public event featuring rare historic documents.

06/18/2026

Tickets are now available for my next webinar with Pádraig Óg Ó Ruairc!

In this live webinar we will be discussing the forced disappearances in Ireland from 1798 - 1998, and there will be some shocking information that I guarantee you did not know.

Pádraig has spent years researching and locating these disappeared people and knows the location of bodies in Ireland that have still not been recovered.

Date: 18th July 2026

Irish Time: 7pm
EST: 2pm
CST: 1pm

If these times don’t suit you, don’t worry - I’ll be sending you the full recording of the webinar afterwards.

Hope to see you on the 18th July! 🇮🇪

Tickets: https://davyholdenhistory.com/products/the-black-tans-webinar

06/18/2026

The banshee is a female spirit in Irish folklore and is considered to be an omen of death. The banshee roams the countryside and can be heard wailing when she predicts a death. The word banshee comes from the Irish bean sí (pronounced ban-shee) which translates as woman of the fairy mounds. She is usually dressed in a grey or white hooded cloak. While not always seen, her mourning cries can be heard usually at night when someone is about to die. Those who claim to have seen her describe long hair which she runs a comb through.

Interested in joining the AOH? Fill out our application form below or contact your local division:
https://aoh.com/join/

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☘️ Just 10 Days to Go! ☘️Have you ever wondered what the Ancient Order of Hibernians is all about?In just 10 days, we’re...
06/17/2026

☘️ Just 10 Days to Go! ☘️

Have you ever wondered what the Ancient Order of Hibernians is all about?

In just 10 days, we’re opening the doors of Hibernian Hall and inviting the community to come learn about one of the oldest and most active Irish-American organizations in the United States.

Whether you’re interested in:
🇮🇪 Preserving Irish heritage and culture
🤝 Serving our local communities
📚 Supporting educational and charitable causes
🎙️ Getting involved with projects like the South Shore Irish Heritage Trail and Craic on the Coast
🍀 Building lasting friendships with people who share your values and interests

…we’d love to meet you.

Open House & New Member Information Session
📅 Saturday, June 27
🕛 Noon – 3:00 PM
📍 Hibernian Hall at Cordage Park, Plymouth

Bring your questions, meet our members, and discover what being a Hibernian is all about.

Tag a friend who might be interested and help us spread the word!

06/17/2026

The majority of place names in Ireland are anglicisations of their original (Gaeilge) names. The vast majority of the time, they are not direct translations into English. Place names in Ireland were anglicised phonetically, so more often than not, the anglicised version will sound similar to the original Irish name.

For example:
Gaeilge: Cill (meaning church)
Angliciation: Kil

Gaeilge: Baile (meaning town/townland)
Anglicisation: Ballin/Bally

Gaeilge: Cnoc (meaning hill)
Anglicisation: Knock

Interested in joining the AOH? Fill out our application form below or contact your local division:
https://aoh.com/join/

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06/16/2026

In Green-Wood Cemetery in NY, you will find the grave of Elizabeth Townsend Meagher, the wife of Thomas Francis Meagher. Although Meagher himself doesn’t have a grave, you will find beautiful transatlantic memorials to him like in Waterford City, Helena, Montana and right here at his wife’s graveside in Brooklyn.

Interested in joining the AOH? Fill out our application form below or contact your local division:
https://aoh.com/join/

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06/16/2026

A wide variety of events will take place over 4 days full of music, history and art. Coscán and Poitin Live at the Marquee at Dolly’s Bar Friday 14th August. Tickets... READ MORE

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36 Cordage Park Circle Suite 220A
Plymouth, MA
02360

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