The purpose of the Celtic Hawaiian Friends Group is to give Hawaii lovers of Celtic Origin a place to meet, share information, and debate issues related to Hawaii. You don't have to be Celtic by heritage to join us, you can be Celtic at heart. We just ask that you join in and meet new people, start topics, and be respectful of the content you publish. We know how the Celts get when they're rippin mad! There is a rich Celtic Heritage in Hawaii, which began with the crew of Capt. Cook, and has continued to this day. In fact, you'll find many Celtic organizations in Hawaii. Slainte, Ray and Robin (Luce) Province Clan Mitchell/Galbraith, Founder of the Celtic Hawaiian Friends.
A Celtic History of Hawaii
Probably there were Irish aboard Captain Cook's ships and other British vessels which arrived in the early days. Some of the sailors who left the ships from time to time and settled here may have been Irish but no exact records were kept.
There's a hula about an Irish-Hawaiian, named Lola O"Brien. There are lots of residents in the islands who :an claim to be Irish-Hawaiians.
Most visitors to Hawai'i know Lewers Street, one of he few streets in Waikiki with a non-Hawaiian name. Previously, it was known as Lewers Road. It led from Alakaua Avenue to the estate of Robert Lewers, where the Halekolani Hotel now stands. Lewers and Cooke, a large building supply house, remains as only reminder of Mr. Lewers' extensive business interests.
A Bit About the History of Celts in Hawaii
It did not take the Sons of Erin, and the children of William Wallce long to find Hawaii. In all probably, there were Irish, Scottish, and Welsh seamen sailing with Captain Cook's ships and other British vessels which arrived in the early days. Over time, there were sailors from Celtic descent that decided to stay in the islands for good. Who can blame them.
The complete record of ancestory was not recorded, as we have always failed to fully appreciate the Hawaiian understanding of ancestory. Nevertheless, there are lots of Hawaiians who claim a link to the land of the Celts. There's even a hula about an Irish-Hawaiian, named Lola O"Brien. The Irish Hawaiians are even well organized in Honolulu, just check out the Friends of St. Patrick organization.
