Author: Brian Tumulty
Irish net immigration was only 4,700
Only 34,700 Irish people emigrated to other countries in the 12 months ending in April last year while almost as many returned to Ireland. The 30,000 returning Irishmen and Irish women were only 4,700 fewer than those who left. The evidence, in short, is that…
January 2025 minutes
Paul Hannan, January 13, 2025Minutes of the January 13, 2025 Meeting of the Ancient Order of HiberniansFather Kelley DivisionHighlights of the Meeting: The meeting was opened by President Greg Gibbons andthe Installation of Officers Ceremony was held. Father Daniel Reuwer…
February veterans report
Veterans Chairman Doug Morrison filed this report: Just a reminder for your 2024 Virginia state tax return. Military retiree pay of up to $30,000 is tax-exempt for this year’s 2024 tax return and will rise to $40,000 for the 2025…
Saint Abigail/Deborah
Division Historian Johnny McLaughlin gave this report for February: Saint Gobnait was a medieval saint and virgin active in the 6th century. Her name translates from Gaelic to either Abigail or Deborah, and so she is also referred to as…
Freedom for All Ireland February report
Report by Dominic Preston: Irish songwriter Brendan Graham said he did not have the “slightest idea” that his song “O, America” would be performed during Donald Trump’s inauguration. He said he was “out for a walk” while the event took…
January pro-life report
Pro-life chairman Paul Huber reported that he met with state Delegate Sewell at last year’s Virginia Pro-Life march and advocated that she votes for pro-life measures and against the expansion of abortion within the state. She represents District 10, which…
2025 beer tasting
The Ancient Order of Hibernians Father Kelley Division held its annual beer tasting on February 7 at the Old Towne Sports Pub in Manassas to benefit military charities. Able Forces and Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) are the two…
December 13, 2024 minutes
Candidate Don Driscoll was inducted as a new member. President Greg Gibbons called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. All members stood and Gibbons said the opening prayer: “In the name of St. Patrick, the Glorious Apostle of Ireland,…
$10 raffle tickets for trip to Ireland
We are pleased to announce that nearly all 1,000 raffle tickets for our 2025 raffle for a seven-day trip to Ireland have been sold. As a result, there will be no sales after Sunday Masses at All Saints Church for…
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