Is anyone here a member? Is the organization strong in Ireland and what sort of things do they do?
Dont know anyone anymore, my granda was member and it did have a strong branch in Derry City, the AOH hall in Foyle Street still going and used for functions etc. Mind a few big marches in 90s
Quote from: Truth hurts on June 08, 2022, 12:13:11 PM
Is anyone here a member? Is the organization strong in Ireland and what sort of things do they do?
Confiscate phones probably, who knows?
Is the INF still big in places too?
Ancient is right. Don't know anyone who is a member.
INF much the same.
Quote from: Truth hurts on June 08, 2022, 12:42:45 PM
Is the INF still big in places too?
One in Lurgan, Newry and Hilltown. Maybe Belfast?
Is it not the opposiye to the OO but without the support?
Nobody interested in it anymore.
People have other things to do.
Quote from: marty34 on June 08, 2022, 01:11:23 PM
Is it not the opposiye to the OO but without the support?
Nobody interested in it anymore.
People have other things to do.
Catholics aren't an oppressed minority in NI any more.
What is INF?
Quote from: Rossfan on June 08, 2022, 02:02:07 PM
What is INF?
Irish National Foresters. There is still a branch in Cookstown. I think they lease their premises to Mugsy (Mulligans Bar)
They still parade on St. Patricks day.
Quote from: Windmill abu on June 08, 2022, 02:14:18 PM
Quote from: Rossfan on June 08, 2022, 02:02:07 PM
What is INF?
Irish National Foresters. There is still a branch in Cookstown. I think they lease their premises to Mugsy (Mulligans Bar)
They still parade on St. Patricks day.
They had a club in Divis area back in the day, probably still have, My dad way back went to the St Patricks day parade in New York with them
Quote from: seafoid on June 08, 2022, 01:14:58 PM
Quote from: marty34 on June 08, 2022, 01:11:23 PM
Is it not the opposiye to the OO but without the support?
Nobody interested in it anymore.
People have other things to do.
Catholics aren't an oppressed minority in NI any more.
Try telling that to Stevie Cooper;
https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/belfast-news/tuv-speaks-out-against-gaa-23854261 (https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/belfast-news/tuv-speaks-out-against-gaa-23854261)
My grandfather was in it back around the 1930's/40's in Loup, South Derry. I've never had anything to do with my AOH band nor do I know anyone who does.
Quote from: delgany on June 08, 2022, 07:18:25 PM
Quote from: general_lee on June 08, 2022, 12:55:50 PM
Quote from: Truth hurts on June 08, 2022, 12:42:45 PM
Is the INF still big in places too?
One in Lurgan, Newry and Hilltown. Maybe Belfast?
One in Omagh
A very busy branch in Lisburn, albeit with a distinct eastern European influence .