Madigan Muses: Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians History Contest
by Marilyn Madigan
The Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians (LAOH) have been sponsoring an Irish History Contest for over 100 years. The History Contest this year is to recognize the many contributions of the LAOH, the largest Irish Catholic Women’s Organization in the United States.
We have a long proud history; Students can write about an individual woman, an individual Division or the various special projects of the LAOH, such as Nuns of the Battlefield.
2019-2020 National LAOH Irish History Writing Contest Student Information:
Eligibility & Information:
2019-2020 National LAOH Irish History Writing Contest Theme:
The theme is the same for LEVEL 1 and LEVEL 2, as follows:
“History of LAOH in the USA (honoring the 125th Anniversary)”
We will accept entries written about any person, event, or structure that has to do with the LAOH in America during the past 125 years.
2019-2020 National LAOH Irish History Writing Contest Information:
2019-2020 National LAOH Irish History Writing Contest National Awards:
Students can search Chronicling America and Newspapers.com. Sample topics are: Nuns of the Battlefield, Ellen Ryan Jolly, Mary McWhorter etc.
First Place, Second Place, Third Place, Honorable Mention, Honorable Mention
LEVEL 1: $500, $250, $125, $50, $50.
LEVEL 2: $1,000, $500, $250, $100, $100.
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