In this recently discovered speech from 1926, Hon. Michael J. Ryan celebrates the important role the Irish played in the founding of America, particularly within Philadelphia’s Friendly Sons of St. […]
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A Look Back in History: 1926 Speech to the Society
A Look Back in History, by Joseph P. Heenan From the records of The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick On the evening of March 1, 1926, the Society of The […]
Read MoreA Look Back in History: Brevet Major General St. Clair Augustin Mulholland
Written by Russ W. Wylie, Past President St. Clair Augustin Mulholland, who would become the President of The Hibernian Society (with which The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick amalgamated in […]
Read MoreA Look Back In History: 81 years ago, on March 17, 1938
On this Day, 100 and 200 Years Ago
Article by Joseph P. Heenan From the records of the Society, March 17, 1819 and 1919 200 Years Ago March 17, 1819, The Philadelphia Friendly Sons of St. Patrick induct […]
Read MoreOlympic Champion John B. Kelly’s Toast to the Friendly Sons
Written by: Joseph P. Heenan, February 10th, 2019 On March 18th, 1935, the Philadelphia Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick held their 164th Annual Banquet. Their speaker was Olympic Champion John […]
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