The Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, organized in Omaha, Nebraska in 1894 as the Daughters of Erin, is a sisterhood of Irish and Irish-American Catholic women. Our Motto, under which each member lives her life, is Friendship, Unity and Christian Charity. The LAOH is a charitable organization promoting the ideals, perpetuating the history and traditions of the Irish people, and promoting Irish culture. In addition to all the major projects in which they are involved, the Order has made significant contributions to various local and national charities, assisted in appeals for the retired religious, and sponsored scholarships. To promote more interest in Irish history, the annual History Writing Contest was established for students in grades 6 through 12.

In 1906, at the AOH National Convention in New York, the name was changed to Ladies Auxiliary to the Ancient Order of Hibernians in America and the Ladies were given the right to draft a constitution and to elect itheir own national officers. Anna Claire Malia Ruddy of Scranton, PA, was elected at the first National President of the LAOH. An annual Anna Malia Award is presented to a member of the LAOH who exhibits the qualities of a Sister.

Minnesota proudly claims the organization's first charters in the country. By 1908, the Order had 56,000 members in 33 states. Advancement was rapid during the early years and charitable works increased. Divisions established sick and death benefits (since dissolved), assisted the unemployed and needed support was provided to Irish immigrant girls. Masses honoring St. Patrick and St. Brigid flourished. Today, St. Brigid's February feast is celebrated in every state where the LAOH is chartered.

In 1984, the ladies voted to become the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians In 2004 the LAOH was officially incorporated on its own and is now the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, Inc.