Ancient Order of Hibernians

We unite to foster Friendship, Unity, and Christian Charity among the Irish people.
We learn, enjoy, and spread the true history, culture, and traditions of Ireland.
We strive for a peaceful, united, and independent Ireland.

While all of Irish blood are part of our illustrious race, the Brothers of the Order are sworn to uphold the ideals of our ancient Catholic warrior past. We keep the Faith alive as practicing Irish Catholics, serving our Order, our Church, our Parishes, and our Priests.

Irish History in South Carolina

The Irish people have advanced culture worldwide for centuries — especially in the United States and the American South. South Carolina’s rich history owes a great debt to Irish blood and spirit.

“I am no renegade to Ireland; but I am now an American… Where upon your approach to the polls, any person address you as an Irishman, or Frenchman, or an Italian, or by any appellation but Carolinian or American, his language is distraint and offensive. He is either ignorant, or supposes you to be so, or has some sinister view.

There is a bribery of the affections. There is a bribery in reminding you of the bravery and the patriotism and the generosity of the Irish. And all this is the more insulting as the object of the adulation, or the familiarity, is too plain to be mistaken. I warn you of your solemn serious obligation, that in giving your vote, you recollect that you are an American! A Carolinian!”

— Bishop John England
First Bishop of Charleston

When was the last time the English language was used this beautifully — or so powerfully reminded you why your vote matters?