{"id":11857,"date":"2025-01-24T15:40:32","date_gmt":"2025-01-24T20:40:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aoh.com\/?page_id=11857"},"modified":"2025-02-11T14:10:46","modified_gmt":"2025-02-11T19:10:46","slug":"lostgaels","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aoh.com\/lostgaels\/","title":{"rendered":"New Book is the First to Honor GAA Members Killed During Conflict in the North of Ireland"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1639\" src=\"https:\/\/aoh.com\/gobansaer\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024_Lost_Gaels_Cover.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11837\" style=\"width:400px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lost Gaels: Remembering the Members of the GAA Killed During the Conflict in Ireland by Paedar Thompson | MerrionPress.ie<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Peadar Thompson\u2019s groundbreaking new book, <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3PKAM8i\"><strong><em>Lost Gaels: Remembering the Members of the GAA Killed During the Conflict in Ireland<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, is the first comprehensive account of how the Troubles impacted the GAA community. Releasing in the U.S. on February 27, 2025, this poignant tribute honors the lives of lost Gaels and highlights the power of sport to foster unity, resilience, and healing in the face of conflict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us for this special series of events celebrating Irish heritage, history, and culture. Peadar Thompson will lead an engaging talk about the impact of The Troubles on the GAA community. Following the talk, there will be a Q&amp;A session where you can dive deeper into this compelling history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These events provide a meaningful chance for the Irish community to unite, celebrate our heritage, and honor the resilience of Irish history and culture and the unifying power of sport. All events are free to attend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ancient Order of Hibernians is proud to support these events. Your generous<a href=\"https:\/\/aoh.com\/aoh-online-donations\/\"> <strong>donations<\/strong><\/a> help fund important initiatives, including Hibernian Disaster Relief, Hibernian Hunger Projects, National History Day, Seminarian and Religious Vocation Grants through Project St. Patrick, and scholarships like Irish Way and Study Abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thursday, February 20, 2025<\/strong> \u2013 Boston, MA<br><strong>Hibernian Hall<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/Bw4DfFFyjc767NEk9\">map link<\/a>)<br>151 Watertown Street, Watertown, MA 02472<br>Phone: 617-924-9541 | Website:<a href=\"http:\/\/aohdiv14.com\"> AOHDiv14.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Doors Open: 6:00 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Program Begins: 7:00 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Friday, February 21, 2025<\/strong> \u2013 Albany, NY<br><strong>Irish American Heritage Museum<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/HYLy6TL9hsVugCHf6\">map link<\/a>)<br>21 Quackenbush Square, Albany, NY 12207<br>Phone: (518) 427-1916 | Website: <a href=\"http:\/\/irish-us.org\">Irish-US.org<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Doors Open: 6:00 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Program Begins: 7:00 p.m.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Saturday, February 22, 2025<\/strong> \u2013 Glastonbury, CT<br><strong>Irish American Home Society<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/hxTYafEsiZ9uEef47\">map link<\/a>)<br>132 Commerce Street, Glastonbury, CT 06033<br>Phone: (860) 633-9691 | Website:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irishamericanhome.com\/\">IrishAmericanHome.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Doors Open: 1 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Program Begins: 2 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sunday, February 23, 2025<\/strong> \u2013 Orangeburg, NY<br><strong>Rockland GAA<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/hYYZ5TjZ37tCMqhn6\">map link<\/a>)<br>160 Old Orangeburg Road, Orangeburg, NY 10962<br>Phone: (646) 739-5170 | Website:<a href=\"https:\/\/rocklandgaa.com\/\">RocklandGAA.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Doors Open: 1:00 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Program Begins: 2:00 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tuesday, February 25, 2025<\/strong> \u2013 New York, NY<br><strong>American Irish Historical Society<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/wBz4vhyw6NvW1Sin9\">map link<\/a>)<br>991 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10028<br>Phone: (212) 288-2263 | Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aihs.org\/\">AIHS.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Doors Open: 6:00 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Program Begins: 7:00 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Wednesday, February 26, 2025<\/strong> \u2013 Middletown, NJ<br><strong>Bayshore Catholic Center<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/UCbxyhhveqW72VUw9\">map link<\/a>)<br>12 Hwy 36, Middletown, NJ 07748<br>Phone: (732) 291-0272 | Website:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bayshorecatholic.org\/\"> BayShoreCatholic.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Doors Open: 6:00 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Program Begins: 7:00 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thursday, February 27, 2025<\/strong> \u2013 Philadelphia, PA<br><strong>Commodore John Barry Arts and Cultural Center<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/hGgHjUis4DuKieRN6\">map link<\/a>)<br>6815 Emlen Street, Philadelphia, PA 19119<br>Phone: (215) 843-8051 | Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theirishcenter.com\/\">TheIrishCenter.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Doors Open: 6:00 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Program Begins: 7:00 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thursday, February 28, 2025<\/strong> \u2013 Baltimore, MD<br>223 South Central Ave, Baltimore, MD 21202<br>Dan Layden | Phone: (240) 319-0708<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Doors Open: TBD<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Program Begins: TBD<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Saturday, March 1, 2025<\/strong> \u2013 Pittsburgh, PA<br><strong>Mullaney\u2019s Harp &amp; Fiddle Irish Pub<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/dc9Hj7kUsB9y2ZtDA\">map link<\/a>)<br>2329 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222<br>Phone: (412) 642-6622 | Website:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.harpandfiddle.com\/\"> HarpAndFiddle.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Doors Open: 2:00 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Program Begins: 3:00 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sunday, March 2, 2025<\/strong> \u2013 Cleveland, OH<br><strong>West Side Irish American Club<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/GeNTfXSBD7UWvEpT6\">map link<\/a>)<br>8559 Jennings Road, Olmsted Township, OH 44138<br>Phone: (440) 235-5868 | Website:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wsia-club.org\/\"> WSIA-Club.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Doors Open: 6:00 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Program Begins: 7:00 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tuesday, March 4, 2025<\/strong> \u2013 Chicago, IL<br><strong>Irish American Heritage Center<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/pta35RV9Yrm6bY5a7\">map link<\/a>)<br>4626 North Knox Avenue, Chicago, IL 60630<br><a href=\"mailto:AOH32@aooh.org\">Sean O&#8217;Dowd<\/a> (847) 421-6147&nbsp;and <a href=\"mailto:annemarieherlehy@gmail.com\">Anne Marie Herlehy<\/a> (773) 330-1062<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Doors Open: 6:00 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Program Begins: 7:00 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Event details, including time and schedule, are subject to change. Please contact the venue directly for the most up-to-date information or any questions. 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