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.
This area was previously known as "Southie," an area rich in Irish American immigrants and culture.
You can take advantage of a discounted room rate by using this link:
https://book.passkey.com/go/OMahony25
DETAILS ARE EMERGING, BUT SO FAR, we expect to have a Meet and Greet at the within-walking-distance Aloft hotel on Friday, November 7, probably from 5-7 pm. Dinner on your own options will be made available.
We are looking at a Saturday morning outing to a local Boston area Genealogy Society.
We are also looking into options for a hop-on/hop-off bus tour that will give attendees ample opportunity to tour historic Boston.
A Saturday night dinner, WITH PARTY PIECES, is planned.
We hope to conclude our weekend of O Mahonicity with a Sunday brunch.
MAKE PLANS! JOIN US FOR A FUN WEEKEND!
Additional details will be updated on our website as soon as possible!
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
Featuring Margaret Murphy
of the Skibberean Heritage Centre
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
and Dr. Ann Buckley for two outstanding virtual presentations!
"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.
Michelle addressed the origins of the workhouse under the Poor Law Act of 1838 (prior to the famine), and also focused on the post-famine years and the subsequent legacy of these dreaded penal institutions.
Examining the daily routines of life within the confines of this institution, taking an in-depth look at the life of the resident inmate during the famine years, focusing on aspects such as the diet supplied to the paupers, the work undertaken (hence the term "workhouse"), and issues regarding religion and worship, together with various diseases and mortality within the workhouse, this was a fascinating ~75 minute recording, including an equally enlightening Q&A session, and 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, OMS Society member, Musicologist, and visiting research Fellow at Trinity College, Dublin, provided a fascinating presentation, richly illustrated with visual images and sound recordings.
Precious medieval manuscripts are shedding new light on the patron saintess of Ireland and how her February feast month is celebrated.
Society members can login to the website and view the recorded lecture here.
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 updated photos in our Gallery in the coming weeks!
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.
November 2024 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 an outstanding retrospective of the 2024 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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