Upcoming Events
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Friday, November 15th
November Birthday w/The Hooligans & Friends!
Potluck dinner kicks off at 7pm, and music starts around 8pm! Always a fun night, so come on down and celebrate all our November Birthdays!
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Saturday, November 16th
Irish Lecture Series w/Mark Thompson, Relatives for Justice
Join us to support the National Board's Irish Lecture Series Tour as we welcome Mark Thompson to speak at Tara Hall!
Event will be held from 6:00pm-9:00pm featuring Mark's Keynote and music from Jim Wade and Ed Norris
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Friday, November 22nd
The Pints! Debut Performance
Come on down and join us in welcoming this new band to the Columbus Irish music scene! Doors at 7pm, and show kicks off at 8pm!
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Friday, November 29th
Bob Ford
Welcome back Bob Ford for another "Fifth-Friday" show at Tara Hall! Doors at 7pm, and show at 8pm!
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Friday, December 6th
The Kells
We are excited to welcome The Kells down to Tara Hall to kick off our December lineup! Better get here early for a seat! Doors at 7pm, and show at 8pm!
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Friday December 13th - Sunday December 15th
Divas Christmas Special
We are excited to welcome The Divas back to Tara Hall for their annual Christmas Special. Not one, not two, but three opportunities to catch this awesome show!
Tickets could be purchased at the door, or in advance at https://the-divas-100124.square.site
Franklin County Division One
Slainte! Cead mile Failte! Welcome! We are an Irish Catholic cultural organization dedicated to a united Ireland, the memory of St. Patrick, Patrick Pearse, Irish Music, Culture and Heritage. The Ancient Order of Hibernians is America’s oldest Irish Catholic Fraternal Organization. The first division of the AOH in Franklin County, was established in March of 1876.
Tara Hall
Since 1988, Tara Hall has been the Social Outreach for the Ancient Order of Hibernians in Columbus Ohio. For the past 10 years our division has been located at 274 E. Innis Ave. Columbus, Ohio 43207. AOH Business Meetings occur on the first Thursday of every month and are open to the public. Our general meetings are on the second Thursday of every month and are open to AOH members. Like and follow us on facebook. #AOHColumbus
Division History
The Early History of the AOH in Columbus, Ohio
It was in the autumn of 1875 when a small but determined group of Irishmen moved to Columbus, Ohio from Sharon and Wheatland, Pennsylvania. They settled in the part of Columbus known as "Flytown,"; which was located in the northwest section of Ohio's capital city. These men decided to bring the Ancient Order of Hibernians to Columbus. READ MORE...
AOH IN THE NEWS
AOH National Vice President Speaks at Proclamation Day 2018
AOH National Vice President Danny O’Connell recognized Danny Eakins as Commodore John Barry Award recipient and Scott Partika as Hibernian of the Year for the Patrick Pearse Division #1 during the March 9th Proclamation Day ceremonies at the City of Columbus city hall chambers. The AOH portion on the video link below starts at the 15:00 mark. View video Here
Young Irish American leaders discovering Ancient Order of Hibernians
This article features our very own Patrick Pearse Division #1 as an example of how younger members are joining in impressive numbers. View article Here
Irish Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan speaks at Tara Hall in Columbus
In August of 2017 the Reverend Alphonsus Cullinan, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Waterford and Lismore visited us and spoke to the AOH and LAOH Patrick Pearse Division 1 at Tara Hall. It was truly a blessing, and he continues to inspire our spiritual and charitable efforts. Watch video Here.
In August of 2018, Irish Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan officially became a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians Patrick Pearse Division 1 in Columbus Ohio.