Historian-
Kathleen Diulus
National History Day Irish and Irish American
Award Winners for 2024!
Centennial Nuns of the Battlefield Monument and Wayside Dedication
“To the memory and in honor of the various order of sisters who gave their services as nurses on battlefields and in hospitals during the Civil War.”
Dates: September 20th – 21st, 2024
Centennial Mass:
St. Matthew’s Cathedral
Saturday September 21 at 12:10pm
Hotel Accommodations:
Phoenix Park
520 N. Capital Street NW, Washington D.C.
Limited Number of Rooms Available
Click here for more information on Centennial Mass, Hotel Informaiton, and Reservation Form for Dinner.
Thank you to those who have already registered for the upcoming Hibernian Lecture at Notre Dame. For anyone who plans to attend but has yet to sign up: Please register by August 26 to join us for the 2024 Hibernian Lecture, scheduled for Thursday, September 26, here at Notre Dame. Please click here for more information.
Irish History Contest
The 2024-2025 LAOH Irish History Contest is now CLOSED.
Thank you to all those that submitted essays for consideration and thank you to all members/officers who promoted participation in the contest. All essays are currently in the judging phase of the process. Winners will be announced by 3/31/25.
There were 20 essays for Level 1 (Grades 6, 7, & 8).
There were 18 essays for Level 2 (Grades 9, 10, 11, & 12).
Details, including the topic, for the 2025-2026 LAOH Irish History Contest will be posted at the beginning of April with a revised submission timeline. Please check back to celebrate the 2025 Winners and to learn how you can be a part of the 2026 contest!
Congratulations Irish History Contest Winners!
Level 1 : Grades 6 through 8
First Prize: Clara-Isabel from Pittsburgh, PA – $500.00
Second Prize: Drew from Schwenksville, PA – $250.00
Level 2 Grades 9 through 12
First Prize: Catherine from Sayville, NY – $1,000.00
Second Prize: Asia from Deer Lodge, MT – $500.00
Thank You to all that entered and worked on promoting the contest for your hard work!
March is Irish Heritage Month
Click here to view a booklet put together by Peggy Cornish highlighting the Irish Saints and Irish Traditions.
Click here to view the list of Past Presidents.
Irish History Contest Winners for 2023
Click here to read the Level 1, First Place Submission by Abigail from Maryland.
Click here to read the Level 1, Second Place Submission by Riley from New York.
Click here to read the Level 2, First Place Submission by Elizabeth from Pennsylvania.
Click here to read the Level 2, Second Place Submission by Catherine from New York.
The Bard Speaks My Admiration of Women in Irish History
On Sunday March 26th, Past Ancient Order of Hibernians National Historian Mike McCormack will present an Irish Heritage Webinar highlighting Women in Irish History. Mike McCormack is a featured writer for several Irish and Irish American newspapers, magazines, books and the former Editor of the National Hibernian Digest.
LAOH presents Irish Hospitality for Irish Heritage Month
On Sunday March 5 at 4:00pm EST, the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians Irish Historian Peggy Cornish presented a Webinar on Irish Hospitality and a cooking lesson. Meitheal is the Irish word that translate to a group or a gathering. The heart of Meitheal is hospitality. What better way to show an Irish welcome than with food. Click here for the Shepard’s Pie that is used during our presentation.