Summary:

In Episode 28 of Craic on the Coast, hosts Michael Schilling and Greg Shanahan sit down with William “Bill” Sullivan, National Chair of the Hibernian Hunger Committee for the Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH). Bill shares the origins of the Hibernian Hunger Project, a national initiative rooted in both compassion and Irish historical memory. The conversation explores:

• How the Hunger Project was founded and its mission at the national level.

• Why hunger relief resonates deeply within Irish and Irish-American communities.

• How local AOH divisions — including the Father John Murphy Division in Plymouth — put the national vision into action with community food drives, pantry partnerships, and volunteer service.

• Stories of impact from around the country and the ongoing work to educate and serve.

This episode blends history and heart — showing how remembrance of Ireland’s past fuels meaningful action today.

📌 Show Notes & Links✝️ Ancient Order of Hibernians — Official Resources

• Hibernian Hunger Project (official AOH page):
  https://aoh.com/hibernian-hunger-project/

• Bill Sullivan — National Chair, Hibernian Hunger Committee:
  https://aoh.com/nationalofficers/bill-sullivan/

• Podcast (Apple Podcasts): Craic on the Coast — An AOH Podcast Apple Podcasts

• Podcast (Spotify & other platforms): https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/craiconthecoast Spotify for Creators

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• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aohplymouth/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlymouthAOH/

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• Hibernian Hunger Project

• Ancient Order of Hibernians

• AOH charity work

• Irish American community service

• Food insecurity

• Food pantry donations

• Hunger relief programs

• Great Hunger history

• Irish diaspora

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• South Shore Massachusetts

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• Volunteer community outreach

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