NORAID Documentary Screening

Join the Schenectady Ancient Order of Hibernians for a special screening of the award-winning RTÉ documentary NORAID: Irish America and the IRA on Saturday, October 3, at the Schenectady AOH, 1748 State Street, Schenectady, NY.

The documentary explores the remarkable history of Irish Northern Aid (NORAID) and the role Irish America has played in public affairs in the North of Ireland. Through archival footage and firsthand accounts, the film examines NORAID’s grassroots organizing, fundraising, political advocacy and publicity efforts, as well as the scrutiny the organization faced from American, British and Irish authorities. It also traces the growing political influence of Irish-American activists and their place in the story that ultimately led toward the Irish peace process.

Special Guest: Martin Galvin

We are honored to welcome Martin Galvin, former National Publicity Director for NORAID and current National Freedom for All Ireland Chairman of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, as our special guest speaker.

Galvin, who is prominently featured in the documentary, was one of the best-known Irish-American republican activists during the Troubles. He will speak about his experiences, introduce the film and provide a firsthand perspective on the people, events and history depicted in the documentary.

The evening will include food, the documentary screening and Irish music in the AOH pub afterward:

• 5:00 PM — Cocktail Hour & Appetizers
• 5:45 PM — Talk & Introduction to the Film by Martin Galvin
• 6:00–8:00 PM — NORAID: Irish America and the IRA Documentary Screening
• 8:00–10:00 PM — Irish Music in the Pub with Kilashandra

Tickets

$15 in advance through Eventbrite
$20 at the door
$120 Table (8 Tickets) in advance through Eventbrite
$160 Table (8 Tickets) at the door

All proceeds from the event will benefit the national AOH Freedom for All Ireland Christmas Appeal, which supports charitable, cultural, and community organizations throughout the North of Ireland. In 2025, the Christmas Appeal raised a record $150,000, distributed among 19 applicant organizations. Supported causes include assistance for former Republican political prisoners; truth and justice groups; cross-community and local community initiatives; programs promoting Irish culture, heritage, and language; efforts to preserve Irish Republican history; and cross-border groups, forums, and initiatives.

Schenectady Ancient Order of Hibernians
1748 State Street
Schenectady, NY 12304

For more information, contact Schenectady Freedom for All Ireland Chairman Brendan Savage at 518-859-7960 or brendansavageny@gmail.com.