Muintir Mhathúna
UPCOMING EVENTS AROUND THE WORLD
The Officers and Council
are pleased to share
North American
Get Together
of
The O Mahony Society
Boston, Massachusetts USA
7-9 November 2025
We will headquarter at the
Element Boston Seaport District Hotel,
391-395 D St, Boston, MA 02210
This area was previously known as "Southie," an area rich in Irish American immigrant history and culture.
NO LATER THAN OCTOBER 17, you can take advantage of a discounted room rate by using this link:
https://book.passkey.com/go/OMahony25
Please note that The O Mahony Society does not provide transportation to any weekend events.
Some may choose to use public transportation options, including the "T" rail system: https://www.mbta.com
or for sightseeing, services such as the Hop-On/Hop-Off trolleys or buses: www.trolleytours.com/boston/hop-on-hop-off or https://bostonsightseeing.us/hop-on-hop-off-same-day
PAYMENTS FOR GROUP ACTIVITIES WILL BE MADE ON-SITE AND MUST BE IN CASH (ONLY)
Program of Events
Friday, 7 November: Meet and Greet at the WXYZ Lounge of the Aloft Boston Seaport District Hotel
6-8 pm or beyond 401- 403 D St, Boston, MA 02210
This is an on-your-own evening.
The WXYZ Lounge, within walking distance of the host hotel, serves a full menu of light bites; some may choose to have dinner at a local Irish pub.
Saturday, 8 November: Tour of the American Ancestors/Brue Family Learning Center 11 am - 1 pm A National Center for Family History, Heritage & Culture, and featured on PBS's "Finding Your Roots."
97 Newberry Street, Boston, MA 02116
https://www.americanancestors.org/brue-family-learning-center
The $10/pp entry fee will be covered for OMS members as a benefit of their membership.
We will be touring the facility, then convening in the Family Learning Center for an
O Mahony history and genealogy discussion. Following our session, we will have access to the Brim-Deforest Library for those who want to advance their family history research.
Please note that while some on-street parking may be available, there are also nearby parking garages.
Saturday afternoon: On your own for lunch and to tour beautiful and historic Boston.
Many will know Boston has remarkable public transportation options, and the hotel is near the "T," the regional subway. https://www.mbta.com/schedules/subway
Saturday evening: Our traditional group dinner, auction, raffle, and PARTY PIECES.
7 - 10 pm Harpoon Brewery Boston
306 Northern Avenue, Boston, MA 02210
In the Seaport District, this fun brewery is 0.8 miles from the Element hotel and offers a casual but delicious menu. Join us for appetizers, pizza, salad, and an evening of fun and merriment all for $25. Adult beverages are on your own, and this is a steal of a deal!
You'll want extra cash for the raffle and the last of its kind OMS 70th anniversary quilt!
There is limited on-site parking; however, additional spaces should be available in the parking lots adjacent to the brewery.
Sunday morning: Farewell Breakfast
8:30 - 10 am Element Boston Seaport District Hotel (Headquarters)
We will have a quiet meeting room for breakfast, hugs, and adieus. While breakfast is included for hotel guests, non-hotel guests should expect to pay $15 for their meal.
MAKE PLANS! JOIN US FOR A FUN WEEKEND OF SHARED O MAHONICITY!
No later than 24 October 2025, please complete our event registration
We thank Council Member Dan Mahoney for his hard work coordinating what will be a great weekend in this historic city filled with Irish culture!
The O Mahony Society 70th Anniversary Celebration continues!
We promised you quarterly virtual events for this significant anniversary year that would be educational, informative, and interactive, and we are delivering.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW!
OUR FOURTH QUARTERLY 70th ANNIVERSARY YEAR
VIRTUAL LECTURE
The O Mahony Diaspora
from Ireland to North America in the 1800s
Featuring Margaret Murphy
of the Skibbereen Heritage Centre, West Cork
Join us for a compelling exploration of the O’Mahony diaspora and the broader Irish emigration experience of the 1800s. Genealogist and author Margaret Murphy will guide us through:
- The historical forces that drove families from Ireland
- The migration routes they may have followed
- The challenges and hopes that shaped their journeys
- The communities they built across the United States and Canada
Sunday, 26 October 2025
2 pm Eastern Daylight Time
11 am Pacific Daylight Time
6 pm in Ireland (Standard Time)
Downunder: Monday, 27 October at 4 am AEST
This lecture will be recorded and uploaded to our website. Society members will be able to access it on our Publications/Lectures tab.
Join us via Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4777199229?pwd=dFpXajRXbzBmNCtIMGdXTmRHKzFFQT09&omn=82509557746
Meeting ID: 477 719 9229
Passcode: OMSZoom20
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The Officers and Council of The O Mahony Society thank
Bill O Mahoney Badzmierowski and Michele O Mahony O Driscoll
for their August virtual lecture:
"Irish Citizenship by Birth or Descent"
The recording of this lecture is available to Society members on our Publications tab here
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The Officers and Council of The O Mahony Society sincerely thank
Michelle O Mahony O Driscoll for her stunning virtual presentation:
"If the Walls Could Talk -
The Dreaded Workhouse"
From the origin of the Workhouse System under the
Poor Law Act of 1838 to the role of these institutions during The Great Irish Famine, the presentation highlights the role of the Union Workhouse during the An Gorta Mór. This approximately 75-minute recording, including an equally enlightening Q&A session, will not disappoint.
Society members can view the video here.
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"Celebrating St Brigit of Kildare
in Medieval Ireland and Abroad"
Dr. Ann Buckley, an OMS Society member, Musicologist, and visiting research Fellow at Trinity College, Dublin, provided a fascinating presentation, richly illustrated with visual images and sound recordings, that showcased medieval manuscripts shedding new light on the patron saintess of Ireland.
Society members can view the recorded lecture here.
The Officers and Council of The O Mahony Society sincerely thank
Dr. Ann Buckley for her captivating virtual presentation:
SAVE THE DATE!
The Officers and Council
invite you to save the date for the
71st Annual Gathering
of
The O Mahony Society
4-6 September 2026
County Cork, Ireland
Details are rapidly evolving, and this website will be updated accordingly.
ADDITIONAL O MAHONY SOCIETY NEWS
70th Annual O Mahony Society Gathering
a HUGE Success!
From this significant Gathering, there are many stories to tell, fabulous memories to share, and wonderful friends and family to cherish. This Southern Star article says it all.
Look for personal perspectives and photos from attendees in our upcoming Newsletter!
In Memoriam: Patrick (Pat) O Mahony
OMS Council Member
It is with great sadness that we announce the recent death of our friend and devoted O Mahony Society Council member, Pat O Mahony of Kildare. His contributions to the Society were many, and his energy boundless. A full remembrance of Pat will be featured in the upcoming OMS Newsletter.
Many will remember Pat and his darling wife, Mary, from multiple Gatherings. We send our sympathies and condolences to Mary, their children, grandchildren, and extended family.
May Pat rest in peace.
October/November 2025 Newsletter
now available in multiple formats!
Newsletter editor Bill Badzmierowski (aka, Bill O'Badz) and graphic designer Joel Kotchevar have done it again, providing members another delightfully informative issue of our beloved Newsletter. Featuring contributions from continuing and new volunteer authors and focusing on a wide variety of subjects, including book reviews, O Mahonys in history, and an outstanding retrospective of the 2025 Gathering. Society members can view the full issue here. The Flipbook link can be found on that same page providing sight, sound, and an interactive format!
HAVE NEWS TO SHARE? Please remember that the O Mahony Society Newsletter is an all-volunteer written and produced publication and your contributions are both welcome and needed! Examples include but are certainly not limited to, professional accomplishments, life achievements, births, marriages, and more!
Please click here (near the bottom of the newsletter page) to see suggestions and guidelines for submission. Newsletter Editor Bill O'Badz looks forward to your input.
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