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What the Ancient Order of Hibernians has done:

  • The AOH was an important factor in the continuation of the Roman Catholic faith in Ireland during the times of oppression.
  • The AOH defended church property against the Native American Party or the "Know Nothings" in 19th century America.
  • They assisted early Irish immigrants in obtaining jobs and social services.
  • They formed "The Hibernian Rifles" as the military arm of the AOH , which participated in the Easter rising of 1916.
  • The AOH today stands as the oldest Catholic lay organization in America and as the largest Irish society in the world with Divisions in Ireland and 49 of the the United States.