Originally printed March 20, 2012; The Irish Times Brian Boru for St Stephen’s Green? Sir, – The Victorian ambiance of St Stephen’s Green seems perfect for a classical equestrian statue of Ireland’s greatest High King, Brian Boru, the millennium of whose death is fast approaching. We believe Brian Boru deserves the place at the centre.. [More]

The Very Reverend Dermot Dunne, Dean of the historic 11th century Christ Church Cathedral in Dublin, Ireland, has confirmed in communications with representatives of the O’Brien Clan Foundation, that he will host an interdenominational service to commemorate the millennium of the Battle of Clontarf, and death of High King Brian Boru on the morning of.. [More]

First published by Bernie Malone, IrishCentral In an historic first, Irish Americans Ronan and Rory Rosputni are twins born with different birthdays in different years. Ronan was born in Buffalo to mother Brighid Maura O’Brien Rosputni before midnight on 31st December 2011 while his brother Rory was born 33 minutes later at 12.10am on 1st.. [More]

Photos of a rough model have been crafted and our hope is to unveil a monument to Brian Boru during the commemorations of the millennium of the Battle of Clontarf in April 2014. The O’Brien Clan Foundation is working with Texas Pastor Terrell O’Brien, accomplished monumental sculptor, famous for his statue of Rev. Billy Graham,.. [More]

In the decade of centuries that have passed since High King Brian Boru fell at the Battle of Clontarf, his royal blood, flowing through the veins of his warrior descendants, has been spilled on battlefields all over the world. To honor and commemorate the martial skills of the O’Briens throughout history, we are proud to.. [More]

The City of Riverbank is a progressive, growing community of 22,678 located in the heart of California’s Central Valley. Incorporated in 1922 along the Stanislaus River and State Highway 108, Riverbank is conveniently located between San Francisco, Sacramento, Fresno, and Yosemite National Park. It’s in this quaint Californian city that a Market caught my attention,.. [More]

The Roman Catholic Sacred College of Cardinals grew to include not one but two O’Briens last week, with the appointment of, former Archbishop of Baltimore, Edwin Frederick O’Brien as Grand Master of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. Pope Benedict XVI named 22 new cardinals Friday, including prelates to significant posts in.. [More]

New England Patriots (U.S. Football) offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien has reportedly agreed to terms and will be introduced as Joe Paterno’s successor as head coach of Penn State football. Certainly, no coach in the past 46 years has stepped in to such a significant role; Paterno took over the team in 1966, three years before.. [More]

On Wednesday, December 21, Standardbred Canada announced the finalists for the 2011 O’Brien Awards, which honour Canada’s best in harness racing over the past season. The awards are named in honour of the late Joe O’Brien, an outstanding horseman and a member of the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame. The winners will be announced.. [More]

When word reached these shores that The O’Brien was planning a visit to the United States along with his lovely and talented daughter, Hon. Lucia O’Brien, who was attending acting classes in Hollywood, the idea of holding a banquet in their honor was first suggested by the President of the South Bay Chapter of the.. [More]