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The Irish Cultural Museum of New Orleans
Beginning in the 1700’s New Orleans received thousands of Irish who made a treacherous journey from their distant homeland across the Atlantic. And only here will you learn of the sacrifices and contributions these unsung heroes have made to this great city. Only here will you meet the real “New Orleans Irish”, and discover the significant influence these people and their tiny island nation has had on, what we consider, New Orleans today.
Sam Barbera – Big Wheel Novelties
Big Wheel Novelties, provider of Mardi Gras beads, Mardi Gras parade throws, Mardi Gras masks and party decorations for New Orleans! They also provide a wide variety of Irish and Italian merchandise, including throws and parade beads … as well as school supplies, personalized cups and custom imprinted products.
Law Enforcement Emerald Society of Metropolitan New Orleans
Dedicated to the preservation ad education of our Celtic Heritage for all Peace Officers.
Ancient Order of Hibernians – National
The Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH) is the oldest Catholic lay organization in America. Officially formed in New York in 1836.
2025 Anciently, it was part of the Kingdom of Ui Failghe from which it gets its present name. The British began occupation in the thirteen century, but did not gain control until the sixteen century when it was named King’s County in 1547 in honor of King Philip II of Spain. Its name was changed to Offaly in 1920 and it became part of the Republic of Ireland on its formation in 1921.
Tullamore, the largest town in Offaly is the 30th largest in Ireland is a market town, urban district, and the seat of County Offaly, Ireland, situated on the River Tullamore. The High Cross is all that remains of Durrow Abbey, which once stood to the north of Tullamore.
The Book of Durrow, an illuminated manuscript of the four Gospels in Irish script, was written there about 700 and is now in Trinity College, Dublin. One of the earliest known settlements in County Offaly is at Boora Bog which dates to the Mesolithic era.
