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BIR Staff The wind gusts reaching 40 mph wouldn’t quit, and neither did Boston Fire Department Lt. Edward J. Walsh Jr. and firefighter Michael R. Kennedy, who were among the first on the scene on Wed., March 26, as they and their brothers and sis- ters battled a nine-alarm fire that had engulfed a Department Lt. Edward brownstone on Beacon J. Walsh Jr., above, Street in Boston. and firefighter Michael Tragically, after just a R. Kennedy who were few minutes’ time inside among the first on the the building, Walsh, 43, scene to battle a fire that had engulfed a brown- of West Roxbury and the stone on Beacon Street. father of three children under age ten, and Ken- nedy, 33, of Hyde Park, a US Marine who had served in Iraq, were dead, killed in action trying to make sure that others would live. Thirteen other firefighters were taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries. “In difficult times like these, I am so proud to be mayor of a city that comes together to help our events, we’ve experienced The Boston College Irish Dance Club gave its annual performance at BC’s Robsham Theater on March neighbors in need,” said an outpouring of support 21. The show, titled “Treble,” included an appearance by members of the Boston-based O’Shea-Chaplin Boston Mayor Martin J. from across the city, state, Irish Academy of Dance. Additional photo Page 13. Christopher Huang photo for Boston College Walsh. “Since the tragic (Continued on page 3) For the Taoiseach, a whirlwind of a weekend St. Patrick’s Day weekend surely was a bit of a blur building, where the host was US House Speaker John for Ireland’s prime minister, Enda Kenny, who started Boehner, and for a White House reception that night with breakfast on Friday at the home of US Vice Presi- where the president and the prime minister exchanged dent Joseph Biden, where immigration reform was on shamrocks. the menu, and ended with a sit-down with New York Come Sunday morning, Kenny was in Boston begin- Mayor Bill DeBlasio on Monday after had walked in ning a day when he met privately with Mayor Martin that city’s St. Patrick’s Day parade with members of J. Walsh, joined in the festivities at State Sen. Linda the local Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA). Dorcena Forry’s breakfast party in South Boston, Kenny and Biden each used the time to make the case where he took serious note of the deep ties between for immigration reform, with the visitor saying, “It is his nation and the Boston region, then dropped in on the frustration of people who look at elected representa- the Irish Cultural Centre in Canton, where he mingled tives who say, ‘why can’t you do these things?’ We’ve got with members and guests and greeted dancers from 50,000 here in America, undocumented. And what we the Harney School of Irish Dance (see photo at left). want is a process of legalization, where they pay their The holiday itself, Monday the 17th, found him in taxes, pay their way, raise their families, travel home New York where he marched in that city’s traditional and travel back,” Kenny said. “To do that, in terms of parade honoring his country’s patron saint (to some the numbers that are in this country, is what’s going controversy when members of gay groups who had been to make America. Is what’s going to regenerate it from excluded from marching protested his actions) and generation to generation.” later stopped to talk to New York’s Cardinal Timothy Between those events, the Taoiseach found time for Dancers from the Harney School of Irish Dance Dolan before sitting down with the mayor. a quick chat with President Obama in the Oval Office, and Enda Kenny. Related stories and photos, Pages 3, 9-11. for the annual holiday luncheon in the US Capitol Photo by Dan Hallissey

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Member FDIC www.mtwashingtonbank.com Member DIF Page 2 April 2014 BOSTON IRISH Reporter Worldwide at www.bostonirish.com Immigration Q & A Irish International Immigrant Center How you can avoid An agency accredited by US Department of Justice abandoning your legal 100 Franklin Street, Boston, MA 02110 Telephone (617) 542-7654 Fax (617) 542-7655 permanent residence Website:iiicenter.org Email: [email protected] Q. I’m a US legal permanent resident, but I’ve been staying in Ireland for the past nine months and I’m concerned that I may have a problem getting back into the US. I didn’t intend to stay here so long, but after I arrived home my mother was diagnosed with cancer and I needed to take care of her. Could I have difficulty returning to the US as a permanent resident? A. There are a number of ways in which a legal per- manent resident (LPR) can lose US immigration status, and leaving the US for extended periods is one of them. Once lost, LPR status can be regained only by beginning the LPR application process all over again. After you become a legal permanent resident, you must demonstrate if questioned at the time of re-entry that your trip outside the US was temporary and that you have not abandoned your primary residence in the US. If you remain outside the US for more than six months or engage in activities that indicate that your permanent residence is no longer in the US, the US immigration inspectors may decide that you have voluntarily aban- doned your US residency and deny your re-entry. Many people believe that they can retain their LPR status by brief trips into the US each year. That is not At last year’s Business Breakfast, from left, Lee Brody, Susan O’Connor and Karl Walsh. correct. If your actual permanent residence is not in the US, you have abandoned your US immigration status. The factors that may determine the temporary nature of trips outside the US include the following: Boston Mayor Walsh will speak Are your actual home and place of employment still in the US? Did you have a definite temporary reason to travel at IIIC’s Business Leaders Breakfast abroad, such as study or a short-term employment as- On Thurs., April 24, and has recently promoted immigrants as they work legal, wellness, and edu- signment? the Seaport World Trade the idea of a “Boston In- to build new lives in the cation programs from Did you expect to return to the US within a relatively Center will be the host site tegration Agenda” to sup- United States, the IIIC immigrants from 120 short time? for the Irish International port Boston’s immigrant has proudly assisted im- nations, and its exchange Are you returning to the US when expected? If not, Immigrant Center’s 5th communities. migrants from Ireland programs for young people what circumstances caused you to spend additional time annual Business Leaders This breakfast gath- and around the world from the island of Ireland. abroad? Were these circumstances within your control? Breakfast where the guest ering brings together for the past 25 years. Sponsorship opportuni- Where are your family ties, property, business affili- speaker will be Boston leaders for an engaging They, their children, and ties are available. To ations, etc.? Mayor Martin J. Walsh. discussion on immigra- their grandchildren are register or for more in- Have you filed US resident tax returns? His Honor has been an tion, the economy, and America’s future leaders. formation, please contact In your particular case, it seems you did not intend outspoken supporter of other issues facing Bos- All proceeds from the Mary at 617-695-1554 or to abandon your US LPR status. You should obtain immigrants throughout ton. In recognizing how Business Leaders Break- [email protected]. evidence of your mother’s diagnosis to illustrate to US his years of public service, important it is to support fast will support IIIC’s immigration inspectors why you remained away for nine months. Evidence could include letters from her doctors and records from the hospital. You also should Matters Of Substance assemble evidence to address the points outlined above. You should return to the US as a LPR sooner rather than later and certainly within a year of your departure. An A world without suicide absence from the US of more than one year very likely would result in the loss of your LPR status. There is a By Danielle Owen virus, health services and the world to reduce and reentry permit that can be applied for if one anticipates IIIC Counselor governments approach eventually eliminate sui- being outside of the US for more than one year, but the So often during IIIC’s each issue with education cide, one step at a time. application must be submitted prior to departure, while suicide prevention work- and practical suggestions. the LPR is still in the US. (See reentry permit applica- shops, participants try to These are based on medi- What does a world with- tion Form I-131 at uscis.gov.) imagine a world where cal research and empower out suicide look like? For a free, confidential consultation about this or any suicide doesn’t exist. Is families and communities • It is a world where other aspect of immigration law, visit one of our legal it really possible? When to protect themselves. people who are suffering, clinics as advertised each month in the Boston Irish it comes to other public The IIIC believes a simi- who are in a great deal Reporter. health concerns like smok- lar approach is needed of emotional and psy- Disclaimer: These articles are published to inform ing, TB, polio and the flu here in Massachusetts, chological pain, or who generally, not to advise in individual cases. The US in Ireland, and around struggle with addiction Citizenship and Immigration Services and US Depart- know where to go to help. ment of State frequently amend regulations and alter • It is a world where friends and family know we remember those we processing and filing procedures. For legal advice seek have lost to suicide and the assistance of IIIC immigration legal staff. the clues of the emotional pain, (behavior, verbal, take steps to make sure situational), that can lead that funds are available IRISH INTERNATIONAL IMMIGRANT CENTER to suicide and have phone to make sure services are there so it doesn’t happen IMMIGRATION LEGAL ASSISTANCE numbers and websites to Large Format Printing connect their loved one again. The Irish International Immigrant Center provides free legal to help. What steps can we take? support and representation to the Irish immigrant community. Weekly Billboards • Banners • It is a world where • Put these numbers legal clinics where you can receive a free and confidential consultation with we use language about somewhere where they staff and volunteer attorneys are held throughout the Greater Boston area. 1022 Morrissey Boulevard, Dorchester are always in reach: IIIC For information, call us at (617) 542-7654. suicide that clearly sends 617-282-2100 a message to loved ones Counselor, Danielle Owen that “we don’t judge” and (617-542-7654, Ext.14); Upcoming Clinic Schedule The Samaritans Helplines carrolladvertising.com will gladly help if asked. Tuesday, April 1st (24 hours at 617-247-0220 IIIC, 100 Franklin St. Lower Level, Downtown Boston • It is a world where Entrance is at 201 Devonshire Street / 508-875-4500.

Monday, April 14th • Attend one of IIIC’s Green Briar Pub suicide prevention com- 304 Washington Street, Brighton munity trainings, where Tuesday, April 22nd IIIC, 100 Franklin St. Lower Level, Downtown Boston you will learn the key Entrance is at 201 Devonshire Street signs that indicate when

Tuesday, April 29th someone may be consider- South Boston Laboure Center ing suicide and the skills 275 West Broadway, South Boston to help you ask the ques- Phone: 617.542.7654 | Fax: 617.542.7655 | www.iiicenter.org tions, persuade them to not harm themselves, and refer them to the help they need (QPR). Call Ciara at 617-542- 7654, Ext. 32 for more information about our Wellness and Education FOLEY LAW OFFICES, P.C. events and workshops. Call Danielle if you or Attorney John Philip Foley someone you know may be Permanent Residency & Citizenship • Family & Business considering suicide. Immigration • Labor Certification & Temporary Visas A world without suicide is possible, one step at a ALL Nationalities & AILA Members time. Let us help! IIIC – Together For Hope! Worldwide at www.bostonirish.com April 2014 BOSTON IRISH Reporter Page 3 Support mounts Irish Cultural Centre to help Galway’s welcomes the Taoiseach Katie O’Halloran By Jordan Frias Special to the Reporter “They say the closest city to Galway is Boston,” said Rosario Sullivan of Ireland. Sullivan was present at Mayor Marty Walsh’s Com- munity Luncheon in West Roxbury at the Irish Social Club of Boston on Saturday, passing out fliers and talking to guests about her friend Katie O’ Halloran. Sullivan has been in Boston for almost two weeks to help spread the word about the Katie O’Halloran Benefit that will be held here in Boston. O’Halloran was born with Femur Fibula Ulna Syn- drome which has left her with no arms and a short deformed right leg. She is Bill and Ann McNally of the ICC Board with Tao- Mike and Liz O’Connor of the ICC Board with currently getting her Mas- iseach Enda Kenny on Sunday, March 16. Taoiseach Kenny. ter’s Degree in Public Law at the National University of Ireland and works for the law firm McDermott and Allen in Galway City. Sullivan is one of many people who are trying to get O’Halloran Bebionic3 pros- thetic arms through fundrais- ers and benefits. One will be held at the IBEW Hall on Katie O’ Halloran April 19 at 7 p.m. on Freeport Street in Dorchester. “She’s so proactive and so inspirational. These arms will allow her to maintain her independence and flex- Thomas Gallagher, Ambassador Ann Anderson, the Taoiseach, Mary McTigue, Breandan Ó Caollai, The Taoiseach with representatives from Cumann ibility,” Sullivan said. Irish Consul General in Boston. na Gaeilg, Boston. Photos by Dan Hallissey O’Halloran is currently able to write and type using her feet, but is worried that she won’t be able to do so as she gets older. She was able to learn about the Bebionic3 prosthetics while doing research at her University. Sullivan, who went to school with O’Halloran’s mom Catherine, said that O’Halloran needs $400,000 to pay for her procedure, including the Bebonic3 arms and the physiotherapy and occupational therapy before, after, and during the procedure. A 14 person committee has been formed to help her pay for the prosthetics. Gabriel Mannion, owner of Twelve Ben’s Irish Pub on Adams Street, led the charge and Boston Mayor Marty Walsh serves as the honor- ary chairman. The “Katie Born to Run” committee has already raised $300,000 for O’Halloran and is looking to collect the last $100,000 in Boston. “We are at the end of the road, not the beginning [in fundraising],” Sullivan said. O’Halloran is also being sponsored by neighbor and Carna Bey Hotel owner Michael Cloherty from Galway. He is getting sponsors for her as he runs in three marathons: the Connemara Marthon in Ireland, the London City Marathon in England, and the Boston Marathon on April 21. O’Halloran will be arriving in Boston on April 16 and is planning to attend the Boston Marathon with her family. This will be O’Halloran’s second time in the country since 2006 when she competed in the New York Games for the Physically Challenged. These students from Catholic Memorial High School in WR are learning Gaelic at school and delivered Sullivan said O’Halloran is looking forward to com- the Prayer of the Faithful in the Irish language at the Mass for St. Patrick Day at the Cathedral. Fr. ing to Boston and is overwhelmed by the support she Kevin O’Leary, 1969 graduate of CM joined in a photo. has received. “People are very eager to help. They seem genuinely interested in the benefit and they seem committed to ALL ARE WELCOME helping on their own, she said. Sullivan is hoping that the IBEW Hall will be packed on the night of the benefit. She is looking to share CELEBRATE THE LIFE AND GENIUS O’Halloran’s story with anyone who is willing to listen in the meantime. OF NOBEL LAUREATE AND “Katie wasn’t supposed to walk, she wasn’t supposed to succeed,” Sullivan said. “We are hoping to get the IRISH POET SEAMUS HEANEY Irish community to reach out as they have before.” Sullivan is also hoping to get non-Irish people inter- BRIDGEWATER STATE COLLEGE ested in the cause, hoping that people who don’t have limbs can also identify with O’Halloran. 1:30 pm “This is a grassroots effort. It’s about family, it’s about heritage and culture. It’s this unbreakable connection SUNDAY, APRIL 13 between Ireland and the US … another example of Boston strong,” she said. Bridgewater State University will host a party on Sunday, April Boston mourns two 13 to honor the 75th birthday of Nobel Prize-winning Irish poet who did their duty Seamus Heaney who died last August.

(Continued from page 1) This special free celebration will include Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and author Kevin and country. So many people have expressed a will- ingness to help, in some way, as we grieve the loss of Cullen of the Boston Globe, author and professor at UMass Boston Shaun O’Connell, former Lieutenant Walsh and Firefighter Kennedy.” Boston firefigher Bobby Breen who was immortalized by by his friend Seamus Heaney in The funerals were set for April’s first week: Lt. Walsh’s his poem Helmet, with music by Mairead Doherty, and personal stories and recollections by at 10:30 a.m. on Wed., April 2, at St. Patrick’s Church in Watertown after a wake at the church the night be- former Bridgewater students and friends of Heaney. fore; and Kennedy’s the following day at 11 a.m. from Holy Name Church in West Roxbury after a wake the day before from 2:30-8p.m. at the P.E. Murray Funeral A free reception will follow on the Bridgewater State campus in the Conant Science Build- Home in West Roxbury. ing Auditorium. There will be displays of Heaney’s letters and work from special collections The Boston Firefighter’s Credit Union has created a fund to help support the families of Lieutenant Walsh provided by long time friends of the internationally honored Nobel Laureate, and readings and Firefighter Kennedy. Donations to the Lieuten- from Heaney’s poems. Reception will feature live Irish music, Irish-themed food & drink. ant Walsh-Firefighter Kennedy Memorial Fund can be Free Parking at back of Conant Building. made by visiting the website of the Boston Firefighter’s Credit Union at bosfirecu.com. Donations can also be made by mailing checks to the Fund, care of the Boston Bridgewater State’s campus is south of Boston, near Rtes. 138, 24, Mass. 28. Rte 93 south from Boston area. Firefighter’s Credit Union, 60 Hallet St., Dorchester, MA 02124. Page 4 April 2014 BOSTON IRISH Reporter Worldwide at www.bostonirish.com

Publisher’s Notebook Commentary Irish universities All in all, it was a good March head to Boston to By Joe Leary Special to the BIR It was exciting, exhausting, and troubling at the tout opportunities same time! For most of us who were born in Ireland or whose families emigrated from Ireland, much of each March At BC High on Sun., April 6 has been the focused of the many events celebrating our heritage. Formal dinners, Mass at the Cathedral, By Ed Forry Admissions officials from five Irish universities will parades, visitors from Ireland, and even a bit of con- be in Boston early this month to hold an open house to troversy enlivened the whole market the opportunities the schools month. offer to American students. Despite the fact that Irish Education in Ireland will host a Americans achieved leadership free admissions information event positions throughout our society for students, parents, and high school many years ago, some still rely on exaggerated stereotypical college counselors from the greater The Irish American Partnership presented dona- Boston area, according to Kevin images to profit from Saint Pat- rick’s Feast Day celebrations. tions to schools in Connemara, birth place of the O’Brien of Enterprise Ireland, who parents of Bosotn Mayor Marty Walsh, at the IAP’s said the event will provide “all you Those trying to sell newspa- pers or television advertising annual St Patrick’s breakfast Mar ch 17 at the Boston need to know” about studying at an Harbor Hotel. Pictured are: Kevin Kelley, CEO of Irish university.” time fell to concentrating on a Joe Leary few curmudgeons who think they Ironshore, the principal sponsor of the breakfast; The session is set for 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. this coming Mary Walsh, the Mayor’s mother; Mary McAleer, Sunday, April 6, at BC High on Morrissey Blvd. The own the “Southie” Parade. But they don’t - the Irish families of IAP vice President; and Mayor Marty Walsh. admissions representatives will hail from Trinity Col- Photo by Harry Brett, Image Photo Service lege Dublin, University College Dublin, University South Boston and the rest of Boston do. Some in the media should take the advice of Pope Francis, “Who of Limerick, Dublin City University, and University of Boston, Ireland’s Taoiseach, Enda Kenny, travelled College Cork. am I to judge?” Additionally, a few money-hungry retailers and to Boston from Washington to attend the breakfast and O’Brien said the program is targeting prospective celebrate along with the rest of us. He had left Dublin students for full-time admission as well as for graduate- manufacturers create and sell insulting merchandise they think is funny. The insulting prize winner this a few days before to meet with President Obama at the level studies and semester-abroad programs White House. The prime minister then paid a much Caela Provost, a young woman from Winchendon, year was the “drunken Jesus T-shirt” sold by Urban Outfitters at its three stores in the Boston area (Allston, deserved visit to the Irish Cultural Centre in Canton MA, who took her degree at Marist College in New York to greet and encourage their members and supporters. and as an undergrad spent a semester abroad at the Cambridge and Boston). They deserve an equal mea- sure of scorn. And Boston’s new mayor, Marty Walsh, now almost University of Limerick, chose to return to Limerick to three months in office, was everywhere. His lifelong earn a master’s in English. She wrote an online blog Then there are the big beer companies, who consider Saint Patrick’s Day the perfect opportunity to sell loyalty to his city drove his efforts to change the minds posting about her experience: of the narrow-thinking organizers of the parade lead- “You’d think after spending a full six months in their product. Their marketing departments invest thousands of dollars in various promotions to promote ers. Maybe next year. For all that, there were many Ireland when I was 21, and then coming back for my other parades to enjoy, most notably in Holyoke and postgraduate education, that I’d be able to quickly and as much drinking as possible. And the pub owners are more than willing conspirators. the relatively unknown Cape Cod extravaganza in eloquently give a definitive reason telling you why I Yarmouth. chose to attend university in Ireland. The truth is – I Mountains of freely distributed green hats, shirts, and jewelry magically appear on the streets around The parties were large and small. One of the best is can’t. However, this inability to give you a straight- in Dorchester at Blessed Mother Teresa’s Parish on forward reason for studying here should by no means parade time each year. This year a flash-mob-type party was organized on Boston’s Broad Street, nine behalf of the Brett family’s food pantry,a must stop tell you that I can’t think of something good to say for politicians. One of the most elegant is the annual about my education, and has little to do with the fact days before the 17th, with hundreds of young people dressed in green going from pub to pub. They were Charitable Irish formal dance, which was a big success that my mind may or may not be swimming with the this year. Boston was honored by visits from many content of three research papers due in two weeks or so. seen and heard loudly tramping around the financial district at 3 o’clock that Saturday afternoon. The big Irish leaders in addition to Enda Kenny. The hard “No… the reason I am struggling is because I really working Mayor of Belfast, Mairtin O’Muilleoir was can’t seem to put into words how incredibly ecstatic beer companies played the Pied Piper role. Despite all that, the real story is the growing pride all here promoting business exchanges between our cities. I am to have been afforded the opportunity to study The 300 attendees at the Irish American Partnership here. I could tell you I chose to come here because of Boston Irish have in our heritage and in the changing diversity within our city. Illustrating the latter was breakfast on Saint Patrick’s Day heard the president the unbelievably breathtaking landscapes and views. of the University of Limerick, Don Barry, and Ire- Even on rainy days (which do occur here from time to the appearance of an impressive new politician at this year’s traditional breakfast before the parade: State land’s Consul General, Brendan O’Caollai, discuss time), everything is green, vibrant, and full of life. I the improving economic situation in Ireland and the could tell you I chose to come here because of Ireland’s Sen. Linda Dorcena Forry of Dorchester, a Boston Col- lege graduate with a master’s diploma from Harvard unique excellence of the university. President Barry rich history. How whenever I walk down the streets of and University of Massachusetts Provost Winston Limerick I discover something different and interesting, pending this spring, and a mother of two boys and two girls who is married to Bill Forry, the editor of Langley signed a memo of understanding between the or how every day I learn something new even when campuses at the breakfast. Mayor Walsh, a frequent I’m not in class. I could tell you that I chose to come this newspaper. She emerged a new Boston hero with her amazing participant in the past, welcomed all to the breakfast here for the amazing education offered at my school. and received Partnership grants for several schools in I get to not only heighten my knowledge and love of performance as the host of the event which was made famous by Bill Bulger, longtime president of the Mas- Galway that his parents once attended. literature, but also broaden it by reading and writing All in all, Boston had a good time. about new ideas from a different culture. I could tell sachusetts Senate. As a compliment to her and the rest you that I chose to come here because for some reason, a reason not even I can put my finger on, I feel safe Off the Bench here in Ireland. I feel welcomed by everyone I meet, and I feel at home. “I could tell you all these things and I’d still feel like I’m missing something. I guess the best thing I can say Of truth and justice, and the great escape to all of you is this: I knew I was taking a risk in coming to Ireland to study. What I didn’t know was that the By James W. Dolan an essential component. Otherwise existence becomes risk I took in coming here would turn into one of the To escape into oblivion an absurd joke, in Shakespeare’s words: “A tale told best decisions I have ever made in my life. Ireland has and thereby avoid being ac- by an idiot; full of sound and fury, signifying nothing.” been an adventure – my adventure, and that choice is countable for our lives may For many, oblivion would be a tolerable end; no pain, one I wouldn’t change for the world.” be comforting for some, but guilt, sorrow, or retribution. The prodigal and righteous Caela was named an “Education in Ireland Student it defies truth and justice. share in their last reward – extinction. Is virtue only Ambassador” in 2013. (educationinireland.com). The These virtues would then be its own reward and, if so, why do the wicked reap so program is sponsored by Enterprise Ireland, the Irish only human inventions to many benefits? If leading a virtuous life, or at least try- state agency responsible for the international market- promote order and security, ing to, means anything, there must be an accounting. ing and promotion of Irish higher education institutions. easily avoided and often Within the context of our individual lives, and in The agency is responsible for promoting, developing, unenforceable standards light of our capacity to do good or evil, truth and justice and branding Ireland’s international higher education that expire with us. demands that we be answerable for our behavior. Such offerings. James W. Dolan If that’s all there is, we a judgment requires wisdom far beyond the capability can more easily justify war, of human beings. It requires ultimate or transcendent suicide, mercy killing, and abortion. If truth and jus- truth, justice, and love. tice are merely fluid operating principles that can be I do not wish to be judged, but as a judge I understand Boston Irish adapted to any situation, then why discourage people it is necessary for life to have meaning and purpose. I from ending their lives, people who, for whatever reason, know that our efforts to achieve justice are necessary, REPORTER no longer wish to exist. They didn’t choose existence noble, and well intentioned, but I also know how feeble The Boston Irish Reporter is published monthly by: so why should they be required to extend it? After all, the system is and always will be. Strive as we must, we didn’t miss existence before it happened and we we will not achieve absolute justice. We often fail in Boston Neighborhood News, Inc., ascertaining truth, which is so essential to justice, and 150 Mt. Vernon St., Suite 120, Dorchester, MA 02125 will not miss it when we’re gone. To exist forever is a frightening thought, particularly the law is a narrow tool within which to determine [email protected] www.bostonirish.com in light of the history of mankind. If it is to be a reward, one’s capacity to do good or evil. Mary C. Forry, President (1983-2004) it would have to be in a form and under circumstances Beyond the more traditional arguments for a belief in Edward W. Forry, Publisher far beyond my capacity to imagine. But if earth with God, I find the justice argument compelling. I believe Thomas F. Mulvoy Jr., Managing Editor love, truth, and justice are inextricably linked, a second William P. Forry, Editor all its beauty is a pale shadow of an afterlife, I will be Peter F. Stevens, Contributing Editor more than happy to make the adjustment. holy trinity that humans value but too often distort. News Room: (617) 436-1222 If death is the great escape, then all our worries are Our efforts to achieve them are a distant echo of vir- Ads : (617) 436-1222 over. While some remaining may miss us, we cannot tues triumphant that for me serve to explain creation. Fax: (617) 825-5516 [email protected] miss them. All the worry, uncertainty, joy, and pain of While it does not prove the premise, it is further On The Web at www.bostonirish.com life will be over. Whether we were good or bad, cruel evidence to buttress faith for those inclined to look Date of Next Issue: May, 2014 or merciful, honorable or corrupt will not matter. If beyond. At my death, if wrong, I complete my escape. Deadline for Next Issue: Tuesday April 22 at 2 p.m. Hitler and Mother Teresa meet the same fate, where If not, the glow in the distance will not come as a is love, where is truth, where is justice? complete surprise. Published monthly in the first week of each month. Those who view love, truth, and justice as transcen- James W. Dolan is a retired Dorchester District Court The Boston Irish Reporter is not liable for errors appearing in advertisements beyond judge who now practices law. the cost of the space occupied by the error. The right is reserved by The Boston Irish dental values that are well beyond mankind’s flawed Reporter to edit, reject, or cut any copy without notice. efforts to either define or apply will see accountability as Worldwide at www.bostonirish.com April 2014 BOSTON IRISH Reporter Page 5 Point of View Musings from the Marliave and a Marathon mystery Post- “March Madness” reflections and a Celtic twist to the BAA’s race

By Peter F. Stevens There are no creeds to outlaw, BIR Staff No colors of skin debarred. To step into the Marliave Restaurant at 10 Bosworth Mankind is one in its rights and wrongs. Street is to step back into Boston’s past, and its Boston One right, one hope, one guard. Irish past. If John Boyle O’Reilly were to enter Marliave The right to be free, the hope to be just, today, much of it would look the same as when he ate and the guard against selfish greed. lunch there nearly every workday when he was edit- ing the nearby Boston Pilot. In a dark corner just past I can’t resist one more observation regarding O’Reilly the restaurant’s long bar, a large antique photo of a and the current political landscape. He might well handsome young man in a convict’s garb and a haunted have leveled his phrase “selfish greed” at current Irish- but defiant stare hangs above “O’Reilly’s booth.” It American Congressman Paul Ryan of Wisconsin and was there that John Boyle O’Reilly met with John his acolytes. A great proponent of economic fairness Devoy, “the Father of the IRA,” to plot the audacious and a believer in the Catholic Church’s mission to help and successful Catalpa Expedition, the rescue of six the poor, O’Reilly would likely have had some choice Irish rebels from the same hellish Australian prison words for those seeking to cut school lunches, pre- from which O’Reilly himself had escaped years earlier. school programs, daycare, public-school budgets, and First sentenced to hang for rebellion against the food stamps, all of which help society’s most helpless Crown and then to “penal servitude” in western Aus- – the children of the poor. If it were possible for Mr. tralia, he escaped aboard a New Bedford whaling ship Ryan and his Ayn Rand ilk to come face to face with to America and became one of the nation’s foremost the man in the convict photo at Marliave’s, let’s just Image of 1897 Boston Marathon Champion John J. say that Ryan’s preening visage, the one his Congres- journalists, editors, poets, and authors with a reputation McDermott (first-ever winner) for being “the first Irishman to win total acceptance by sional gym pix highlighted during his 2012 turn with America’s Protestant powerbrokers.” Fenian firebrand, Mitt, would quickly wilt. family man, and devout Catholic – John Boyle O’Reilly would have led him to side with those who continued *** was all of these. This man who frequented Marliave’s to block or restrict gay presence in the parade. In my One thing that has not wilted on the local landscape was also something else – ahead of his time in his views opinion – yes, it’s opinion – O’Reilly’s core aversion to is Boston’s determination to make the 2014 Marathon on everyone’s right to freedom and full acceptance in discrimination would have trumped all. So, too, the op- both a commemoration of last year’s tragedy and a all walks of life (in his era’s traditional views of women position that swirled around State Sen. Linda Dorcena celebration of the region’s resilience and defiance. In as “guardians of hearth and home,” though, O’Reilly Forry’s debut as host of the holiday breakfast. Again, 1897, the very first Boston Marathon had a decidedly was typical of the 19th century), regardless of race, some might contend that in his day, O’Reilly was not “green” hue – the first winner was a man named John religion, or nationality. an overt proponent of women’s rights. It must be borne J. McDermott, who ran for the Pastime Athletic Club of O’Reilly elbowed his way into Americans’ acceptance in mind, however, that he died tragically young, aged New York City. He has been hailed in most quarters though his talent, his tenacity, and the moral compass 46 in 1890, as the fight for women’s rights was really as an Irish American and did possess Celtic bloodlines. that guided everything he did. A victim of brutal op- starting to gain momentum. I would point out that as Still, he remains something of an enigma. Nova Scotia pression by the British, he embraced the cause of those editor and publisher of the Pilot, O’Reilly opened his claims him as a native who might have been either Irish who were similarly oppressed – from African Americans paper to talented women poets and essayists, seeking or Scottish, a Cape Breton newspaper recently stating to Jews, Native Americans, and immigrants. To say out the strongest and most gifted female voices in Boston that “John McDermott (perhaps also known as John J. that he swam against his era’s cultural tide does not and beyond. I believe that he would eventually have MacDermid) was born either in Ireland or Scotland or tell the half of it. embraced the burgeoning push for women’s rights at Cape Breton, Canada, between 1868 and 1871.” All of this comes to mind in the wake of last month’s the ballot box, at home, and in the workplace. His Despite this little “Marathon Mystery,” it is indis- furor over both the St. Patrick’s Day breakfast and the sense of right and of fairness would have prodded him putable that the first winner of the grand Boston race parade in South Boston. An admirer of O’Reilly – warts in that direction. I daresay he would have reveled in was a runner named McDermott. He also provided and all – I could not help wonder what he, of whom Dorcena Forry’s historic turn at the breakfast. one of the all-time great post-Marathon quotes. After Oliver Wendell Holmes said, “This man was truly the Perhaps the best measure of what O’Reilly’s take dropping nine pounds during his victory, he told a Bos- first Irish American,” would have thought about the on recent events would have been resonates in his ton Globe reporter, “This will probably be my last long March 2014 doings in Boston. own words: race...look at my feet.” McDermott came back to run Some might say that O’Reilly’s staunch Catholicism There are no classes or races, the Marathon in 1898, finished fourth, never competed But one human brotherhood. in the contest again, and dropped off of history’s stage.

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The County Roscommon Association of Boston held its annual St. Patrick’s Dinner on Sat., March 15, at the Irish Social Club in West Roxbury. Club president Richie Gormley, the “Lord Mayor of West Roxbury,” played host to a large group of club members and friends who enjoyed a corned beef and cabbage dinner and music by Erin’s Melody with Margaret Dalton. The special guest of 1. honor was Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh.

1.) Nessa Oates, Richard Gormley, W. Roxbury; Maria Kelly, Chris O’Connor, all of Quincy; 2.) Margaret Dalton, Milton; 3.) Tricia and Brian Senier, Melrose; Bridget Hussey, Malden; 4.) Pat Brennan, Mike O’Connell, W. Roxbury; 5.) Rich- ard Gormley; 6.) Nessa Oates, Chris O’Connor, Maria Kelly, all of Quincy; 7.) Mattie Kelly, W. Roxbury, Noreen O’Connell, Cambridge; 8.) Suf- folk County Sheriff Steven Tomkins, Richard Gormley; 9.) Gov. Councillor Robert Jubinville, Kenny Jameson, Walpole 10.) Brian O’Malley, Janice Samsen, W. Roxbury; 11.) Ed Coppinger, Ann Carbone W. Roxbury; 12.) Ellen Fay, Dor; Paddy Sullivan, Milton; 13.) Pamela and Martin Keogh, W. Roxbury, Carol O’Connor, Roslindale; 14.) Boston Police Commissioner Bill Evans; 3. Thomas Creavin, Roslindale; Richard Gormley, 2. W. Roxbury.

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By Bill O’Donnell Dail Eireanne for Co. Louth in the Republic, has been talks with Taoiseach Enda Kenny about “leveling Loyalist Killer Hutchinson’s Remarks Of- a prime target of Northern police after being named the corporate tax field,” or the Irish Times does one fend – In a recent Belfast newspaper interview, by former colleagues as the Provo leader who ordered of its periodic pieces on Apple or a similar low-tax- Billy Hutchinson, leader of the Progressive Unionist McConville’s death. Adams denies any involvement. paying multinational and soon, Kenny or the Irish Party in the North who killed two innocent (non-IRA) It is widely believed that the subpoena initiated by Finance Minister has to pull out the crib sheet and Catholics in 1974, justified the cold-blooded shooting British law enforcement officials thru the US Attor- try to explain to an envious Europe that there is some- of the two brothers as having ney in Boston, and the source of lengthy federal court thing like “stateless companies” or that criticisms are “contributed to preventing a litigation between Boston College, and involving Ed based on “a flawed premise.” And then the corporate united Ireland.” Hutchinson Moloney, the oral history project, and the federal defender moves on, swiftly citing the “global rate” or made it clear that he has no attorney’s office is a new and vigorous attempt by the “blended rate.” Glossy-eyed reporters soon head regrets some 40 years later. the British to make a case against Adams, who has for the exits, promising not to get hooked again asking These horrendous comments avoided any charges or prison time in the years since about the 12.5 corporate tax rate. by the unionist political lead- his Long Kesh days. There is no statute of limitation Grandparents Newest Target of Tax Collector er in post-Troubles-Northern in murder cases in the UK. How the recent arrest of – Grandparents minding their offspring’s children are Ireland have triggered angry Ivor Bell plays out in the British effort to bring charges facing stiff new Irish tax forms of two dozen pages or words from nationalist politi- against Adams is unknown. more, while others could become new taxpayers under cal figures who have served Updates On Past BIR Column Items – I wrote rules freshly adopted by the revenue department. with him in local govern- several years ago in this space about the huge pay- At present, those grandparent child-minders tend- ment. ments expected following claims by RUC police officers ing to children in their family are exempt from taxes Hutchinson and Alex At- of hearing loss suffered by RUC personnel during on the first $20,000 of income annually. But the new wood of the SDLP came to firearms training. The police trainees, numbering as rules would now force formerly exempt minders to Boston in the late 1990s to many as 20,000, were never provided with adequate fill out an onerous 26-page form. Critics of the new Bill O’Donnell run as a symbolic team in protection by the Ministry of Defence, and claims to revenue rules suggest that the new guidelines will the Boston Marathon. My date, and those expected, have affected 8,500 officers. drive many minders into the black economy and they memory recalls it was in 1996, the 100th anniversary The total damages paid and in the pipeline over the will avoid filing at all. of the famed Boston Athletic Association race. During five remaining years of the court decision amounts to a Odd Timing by First Minister Robinson – It was his time in Boston, I and others who were supportive of quarter of a billion British pounds or some $400 million March 8, just hours before DUP honcho Peter Robin- peaceful links between longtime foes welcomed the pair to satisfy all claims. Additionally, with retirements son and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness and hosted Hutchinson at an office we kept in Boston. and mandated redundancy compensation, the total were scheduled to fly out together to America to sing There was, understandably, no mention of Hutchin- costs to the British taxpayers for the hearing losses Ireland’s song of recovery and bright futures. But son’s earlier trial and conviction as a UVF killer, and is expected to be upwards of $1.1 billion. the two leaders of the band in the North were having in the spirit of the times that inconvenient, ugly slice An item in the September 2013 column reported on a fight, at least Peter Robinson clearly was primed of history remained unexplored. an emerging new online funeral service that will, for for a round or two. He took off at McGuinness about However, now almost two decades later, reading a fee, provide a real time website allowing mourning the former IRA commander shaking hands with the the hard-line comments by Billy Hutchinson, I am families to pay their respects from distant points via queen, then voting to restrict displays of the Union repelled by the memory of our hospitality in the face of the internet. The service also will allow relatives and Flag at Belfast City Hall. Next came an attack on his later trumped-up defense of murdering two young friends in hospitals and nursing homes to tune in and McGuinness for his attitude toward the on-the-runs men, unaffiliated with any paramilitary organiza- “attend” the funeral via the internet. The service, for and an IRA commemoration in Castlederg, and then tions, while they were walking to work. And to add the moment is the only website of its kind in Ireland further gripes from the mercurial Robinson who took insult to injury, Hutchinson claims the killings were or the UK, and has set fees between $500 and $1,000, a couple of weeks hiatus during his difficult days and “based on intelligence,” somehow (wink and a nod) depending on live streaming or delayed videos. The came back to his power office filled with relatives suggesting that the two Catholics were IRA. What owner of the company, ‘Funerals Live’ is Alan Foudy, and declared himself cured or ready for leadership or staggering dishonesty! One thing is sure, Hutchinson and presumably more information will be forthcoming. whatever. This is the same Peter Robinson, DUP leader is no David Irvine. Upscale Castle Hotels Are Struggling – The and First Minister of the Realm, who professes to be Ireland Tops Out on Quality Of Life – It isn’t castle hotels of Ireland, including the regal pair, eager for nationalist/Catholic vote support. Get thee, all peaches and cream as we know in looking at life Dromoland in Clare and Ashford Castle in Mayo, have Peter, to Dale Carnegie or to anger Management. on the green isle with unemployment far too high and had to struggle in recent years to appeal to a travel- The sooner the better. the homicide rate discomforting. However, when all ing public that seems willing to cater to their pocket is said and done, the Irish are happier than most of books as they book into bed&breakfast lodgings, and RANDOM CLIPPINGS their European neighbors. leave the big houses for special times. Ashford Castle The Boston Herald, where Howie Carr hangs out, According to polling on United Nations International Resort was sold last year to Red Carnation Hotels for has lost another libel lawsuit, this one for over half-a- Day, the Irish are “more content” than most of Europe somewhat in excess of 20 million euros after emerging million. They had to give Judge Murphy $2.1 million despite the economic difficulties the country has had to from receivership. The hotel has undergone extensive nine years ago. … Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund’s deal with in recent years. Ireland leads the European refurbishment and re-opened last month in all its Jimmy Gustafson are memoralized in a handsome Union average in overall experience of life, per capita splendor. bronze statue outside D-F’s Smith Research Labs. … GDP, life expectancy, and air pollution. The happiest Dromoland in Co. Clare is a similarly enchanting Big Mouth phone-tapper chieftain Rupert Murdoch among the Irish citizenry are those over 65. There has hotel set against a lush and expansive landscape. We in error in claiming that gay groups “bullied” Guin- been no firm focus on gender attitudes, but Ireland is honeymooned there eons ago and have returned for ness to pull out of the NY St. Pat’s Parade. … Galway still behind the male counterparts with women earning quick, enjoyable visits since. It remains among my area members of the European Parliament (MEPs) are 14 per cent less than men, which is still better than favorite spots to visit when in Ireland. And I always being charged for being “asleep at the switch” losing most of Europe. suggest to friends who usually select B&Bs and are millions in EU grants. … The United Nations is warn- Christy Brown Archive Will Remain in Ireland hesitant to book into hotels with lofty tariffs to stop by ing Ireland and other neighbors to beware of British – Christy Brown, author and painter who despite the luxe landmarks and drop in for a meal, or maybe plans to build a new nuclear power plant. … April 27 his cerebral palsy became an international best-selling a breakfast at Dromoland or tea at Ashford. Leave is the date for a twin canonization when Popes John author and movie subject in “My Left Foot,” didn’t live the horses outside and you’ll be fine. Paul II and the beloved John XXIII take a step up to see it, but his memorabilia and papers have been President Obama Target Of The ‘Foxy Set’ – into the Vatican’s saintly hierarchy. … Lawrence’s purchased and will remain in Ireland. There had been The Grand Old Party is stirring and up to their usual O’Reilly Division AoH March lineup of events reminds discussions with several universities in the US about agenda priority – ‘Let’s Get the Kenyan.’ Only fooling. me just how much I miss the legendary Dave Burke. the disposition of the Brown papers and artifacts, The Right Regiment has had smiles on their faces since The SDLP Leader Alasdair McDonnell told the including Boston College for one, but the archive has the flawed Obamacare rollout debacle. And for some New York parade people that “he was “very proud to now been jointly bought by the Little Museum of Dublin it’s Benghazi, or Obama’s supposed timidity on the march alongside the men and women of both the police (noted here in past columns) and the National Library Crimea land grab where some senior GOPers want service of Northern Ireland and An Garda Siochana.” of Ireland. Born and raised in the Kimmage section of an invasion. Yes. … With Ryanair out of the Aer Lingus bidding wars, inner city Dublin, Christy was a close friend until he Tom Foley, ambassador to Ireland under George expect the Abu Dhabi airline Etihad to intensify its died. He was a true “Dub” who would be delighted to W. Bush a few years ago and currently a candidate links to Aer Lingus. … Russia’s Ambassador to Ireland have his life’s work and related materials on public for governor of Connecticut. has some caustic advice is warning Ireland (that’s economic coercion) that it view in his beloved Dublin. for the President. A fairly undistinguished Irish en- will pay dearly if it supports EU sanctions against I have a swatch of personal letters from Christy, the voy, Foley castigated Obama with, “It’s too much golf Putin and company. … Scotland’s vote on independence IBM typewriter he used to write many of his novels and not enough work. … If he knocked off one round from the UK is close and set for a referendum on Sept. and his poetry, and other items that I amassed dur- of golf he could take care of it.” He was talking about 18. … It was a relatively tough journey and meeting ing our 12-year friendship. I am planning to donate the delay in naming an ambassador to Ireland. for the two Stormont leaders and Enda Kenny in these as a gift to the Little Museum and the National The one question I have for the Bushite retainer Foley Washington on the St. Pat’s trip: no Richard Haass Library. One item in particular is of keen interest to is this: Who set the record for the most days away from breakthrough, likely no immigration reform, and a bit collectors: the last letter that Christy ever wrote to the White House on vacation ? (Hint: Think Crawford, of a snub by Obama. Not the North’s best day in DC. … anyone several days before he died and received by Texas) Answer: George W., by a leisure landslide. Ireland is on the way back. Its stock index beat most me just hours before we got the phone call from his Irish Smoking Ban Is Ten Years Old – It’s a European and US indexes in 2013. … A shout-out to wife Mary telling us of his death. It is an extraordi- slow and arduous process to persuade people to give The Connellys at their Aisling Galleries in Hingham, nary letter, typed as usual by that famous left foot on up smoking. I know; I smoked cigarettes for 30 years picked by the Globe as one of the top 8 spots that “feel foolscap, and one that is so painful I have not been until I quit and that was long before the cost went like home.” … Great book just out by my pal Jimmy able to re-read it in years. I am donating that and viral. The leaders of the successful 2004 law when Murphy in Falmouth. It’s called “The Green Box” and other material as a tribute to the courageous Brown Ireland became the first country to ban smoking in all it’s a charmer with heft & heart. family – Anne and her brothers and sisters – and as workplaces call the prohibition an “astounding suc- Congratulations to Mary Mulvey for all she does in a posthumous thank you to Christy in Glasnevin for cess.” Smoking is down from 29 percent to 21 percent West Roxbury, and the same to Brian O’Donovan, the pleasure of his company during those final years and thousands of people have been saved who would who is this years Eire Society of Boston’s Gold Medal of his tumultuous life. have died from passive smoking alone. honoree. Silver anniversary kudos to the Irish Cul- Veteran IRA Leader Arrested In McConville I recall my reaction when the ban was announced. I tural Centre on No. 25. ...There are still far too many Murder – The murder of Jean McConville, 37, a thought then, and still believe, that Ireland was coura- suicides in Galway. Eleven this year so far, and 30 widowed mother of ten has been the subject of countless geous and deserving of praise. Once again it showed tragedies last year. … It seems that that Trina Vargo newspaper stories and TV programs since the she was it was a leader, punching above its weight. and the US-Ireland Alliance is having trouble getting abducted and killed in 1972 by the IRA as an informer. A quick story: My favorite pub in Dublin, on Dame our State Department to re-instate $485,000 for this The interest in McConville has intensified since her Court in the Liberties, is the Stags Head. Terrific food, first rate program. … Bob Ballard, who discovered buried body was discovered on a beach in Co. Louth first rate Guinness, great fish and chips or sandwiches the sunken Titantic, recently opened a new nautical in 2003. The Northern Ireland police (PSNI) arrested and a perfect place to step into for a lazy lunch. Except attraction at the Titantic exhibit in Belfast. … Not Ivor Bell, a veteran IRA commander, shortly after St. or one thing: Before the ban, the tobacco smoke was surprised that Brother Thomas Dalton pulled his Patrick’s Day, and following several days of question- ultra bad, vile, really. So I had to move a few blocks band and float from marching in the South Boston ing, he was remanded and is being held without bail. away, to the Boxity or the Joyce pub. But I missed parade. He belongs to an order and a center founded This is the latest development in the long simmering the Stags Head. And it’s about time for the next visit. in 1949 by Father Leonard Feeney, whom some case that has gone unsolved for more than 40 years. A Taxing Situation – “It is beginning to be an old seniors might remember. Gerry Adams, Sinn Fein president and member of story. Either German Chancellor Angela Merkel Page 8 April 2014 BOSTON IRISH Reporter Worldwide at www.bostonirish.com BIR Profile Where commerce, conscience, and compassion meet father’s work assignments to move a elsewhere – mission. Things that can One of the world’s number of times between Boston and seem small, such as helping a single mom Virginia, John attended ten different learn to balance a checkbook and handle foremost money man- schools. In Newport News, Virginia, he her own finances, or placing a homeless learned firsthand that luck and geog- man or woman in a job that offers not agers, John Hailer raphy play a pivotal role in any child’s only a check but also a way up and out of campaigns for social public education. His first school there their situation, can have a huge impact. lacked desks and textbooks, and many of There are different measures of success compassion the teachers were simply going through than climbing to the top of a corporation. the motions. The bulk of the students BIR: How do you deal with many came from poor families and were falling in the business world who believe that By Peter F. Stevens further and further behind. John Hailer hard work alone is enough for anyone BIR Staff became one of them – until the area was to succeed? Do you get a great deal of By any financial measurement, John redistricted and he was assigned to a pushback from your boardroom peers? Hailer (pronounced “high-lur”) ranks brand-new school in the suburbs. He Hailer: I always emphasize the real- as a proverbial captain of commerce. recalls, “While I got to leave the other ity, the sheer truth that hard work alone President and CEO of Natixis Global school, the rest of the other kids were is not enough. Everyone needs some Asset Management (NGAM) for North still stuck there.” measure of luck, help, or both. It’s luck, America and Asia, he oversees a Paris- The lesson Hailer took from the expe- not hard work, to be born into wealth. and Boston-based fund management rience was, and is, one that is anathema John Hailer In the corporate world, there has been with assets of some $785 billion. In short, to so many Americans who believe in the pushback, but the message does eventu- he ranks as one of the most prominent “pick-yourself-up-by-your-bootstraps, In a recent interview with the BIR, ally get through. At our company, over money managers across the globe. He wherever-you-are-in-life-is-where-you- Hailer discussed his life, his career, and 75 percent give to charity. More impor- also ranks as one of the corporate world’s deserve-to-be” philosophy that so many his work in the community. tantly, perhaps, most of our employees foremost figures at “giving back” – us- see as infecting the nation. Says Hailer: BIR: Where do you think your sense of give their time to the community. We ing his clout to help those too often left “When people talk about hard work, I giving back to the community took root? believe in engagement and in getting behind by society. think that’s a crock. Life is full of hard- Hailer: I have no doubt that it came people involved in the community early Numerous men and women of the so- working people, and some get luckier from my parents and our family. I grew in their careers so that they continue called “one percent” practice give-back than others. Kids that are falling behind up in a family of ten, and we were pretty for their entire careers. The younger from afar. They laudably write enormous now –they’re never going to catch up.” lucky. The necessity and value of hard employees in a company need to see checks to charity or finance foundations A good athlete, Hailer went to Beloit work were always emphasized, but, that those at the top involved. and good works. Under Hailer’s tutelage, College in Wisconsin on a basketball said, we were made aware that fate and I wish more companies would do what Natixis has donated millions to charities scholarship. While there, he volunteered luck play a huge role in how anyone turns we’re doing. We can bring a lot of practi- in and around Boston, but what sets in the campaign of Harold Washington, out. We were imbued with that. cal expertise to social services to benefit Hailer’s approach apart from so many Chicago’s first black mayor, and also BIR: As you were rising in the cor- society as a whole. Some social service other tycoons and corporations is his “call for Jimmy Carter’s 1980 reelection porate world, was there a moment or organizations and nonprofits are pretty to arms” for Natixis’s employees donate campaign against Ronald Reagan. He event that drove you use your success to sophisticated, but others do need more not only money, but also their time. attributes much of his understanding help those struggling through no fault organizational help, and that’s an area Years ago, he began to do just that with of politics and of life to his father. The of their own? where we in the corporate world can help Boston Children’s Services, now part of last words he ever heard from his father Hailer: In the early 1980s, I got my in both a bottom-line and hands-on way. The Home for Little Wanderers group. still resonate no matter how much suc- first bonus check and was thinking about BIR: What would you like to impress There is no doubt that Hailer’s advo- cess he achieves. They came during how to spend it – everything from catch- upon companies and top executives who cacy for children comes from his own a school break on the night Frederick ing up on some bills to buying a new have lagged behind in what you have life experience. While he points out that Hailer passed away: “Always realize suit at Filene’s Basement. One of the done with Natixis? his own upbringing was middle class, you may not know everything, no matter firm’s older executives – a man I really Hailer: I would urge them to realize his father’s political career familiarized how old you get.” respected – came by my desk, and as we that it is incumbent upon us to help. By Hailer with just how hard life was for The most important lesson Hailer took got to talking, suggested I give some of getting involved with kids and others others – through no fault of their own. from his father was that while monetary my bonus to charity. I joked that I was who need help, we improve lives now, He was born in Roslindale, the eighth of success was important, what you do with the charity, but took his advice. It was and we will save in the long run on taxes Mary Gilson’s and Frederick Hailer’s ten that success to help others improve their a defining moment for me. and social services and medical costs children. Mr. Hailer served on the Boston lives is the true measure of success. With BIR: How would you describe your that all arise from ignoring problems City Council and worked for the federal that credo, he joined the board of Boston personal approach to giving back? now. Getting involved not only makes government under Democratic and Re- Children’s Services in 1992, and in 2005 Hailer: I try to focus in on parts of the you feel good, but it is good for the entire publican administrations throughout was named chairman of The Home for community that simply don’t get enough community. the 1960s and 1970s. Required by his Little Wanderers. help. Helping the community means As Jim Brett says, “There’s always helping individuals. That is my – as a chance to influence people for the well as those I work with at Natixis and greater good.”

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With Boston Mayor Walsh and Gov. Patrick as bookends, State Sen. Linda Dorcena Forry beams at the podium where she served as breakfast host. AP photo Barbs, with a side of Dorchester By Gintautas Dumcius Mayor Marty Walsh, News Editor making his first appear- Linda Dorcena Forry ance behind the podium took the microphone on after years of sitting on Sunday morning, March the stage as a Dorches- 16, and looked out into the ter state representative, crowd at the Boston Con- said he had spoken with vention and Exhibition Menino on Saturday night Center where some 700 and relayed to him that residents from Dorches- he is praying for him and ter, South Boston, and his wife Angela. Walsh Mattapan were dining on also labored over a joke eggs, hash, and sausages. about the Globe as an “ab- “Last year I got eight sec- sentee landlord” that is onds,” she quipped. expected to eventually de- This year, it was two camp from its Morrissey hours and a half. She is Boulevard headquarters. the First Suffolk District’s The newspaper’s edito- state senator now, instead rial board endorsed his of a candidate, and with opponent in last year’s the position comes the job election. of hosting the annual St. Bill Bulger, the for- Patrick’s Day breakfast, mer Senate president where politicians tradi- and longtime host of the tionally have traded light breakfast, made his first barbs with one another. appearance at the break- Last year’s host, City fast in years, filming a Council President Bill short video with Dorcena Linehan, was thousands Mayor Martin J. Walsh reviewed his notes, foreground, as Senator Linda Dorcena Forry made final Forry that had her ask- of miles away, in Limerick, preparations with her cousin Carolyn Brunis before the St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast in South Boston. ing for advice. “Keep ‘em Ireland, for that city’s St. Photo Copyright Don West laughing, keep ‘em smil- Patrick’s Day parade. His ing,” he said. long ride,” she told the fast as governor, embraced Charlie.” ous form of cancer. “I’m a In another first for absence provided much of driver in Haitian Creole. the host at center stage Dorcena Forry is the firm believer in the power the podium fodder, as did the breakfast, the prime A later video showed her and noted, “this is what a first woman, first person of laughter,” Dorcena For- minister of Ireland, Enda Republicans, like former training with two past Forry and a Patrick look of color and the first per- ry told the crowd. For his Sen. Scott Brown and Kenny, attended and breakfast hosts, Congress- like these days.” son from Dorchester to part, Menino, appearing said a few words about Republican candidate for man Stephen Lynch and Baker, who ran against host the breakfast. She to soak in sun rays near a governor Charlie Baker, the historic ties between former state Sen. Jack Patrick in 2010 and is is married to Bill Forry, pool, showed up in a video Ireland and the United on a stage overflowing Hart, both South Boston running again this year, an Irish-American who is chat with Patrick. The with Democrats. States as well as with residents, in an effort to also pointed to the crowd the editor of the Reporter governor called Menino Haiti. In keeping with one In the opening video, “get her Southie on.” embracing the idea of newspaper group. for help with shortage of Dorcena Forry alluded breakfast theme, Kenny The history of the sena- Dorcena Forry as host. The breakfast was dedi- Duck Boats and Menino, said, “Your man Linehan to her Haitian heritage, tor taking over hosting “Just maybe they’re ready cated to former Mayor with subtitles under him, leaning into a taxicab sends his regards as well.” duties was a constant to think about voting for a Thomas Menino, who re- said he wasn’t the mayor Fired back Dorcena Forry: window as a man playing theme, as Deval Patrick, Republican for governor,” vealed to the Boston Globe of Boston anymore. “But Linehan sat in the back “Maybe, just maybe you happily making his last Baker said, prompting on Saturday that he had your name is still on every- can keep him.” seat. Take him for a “long, appearance at the break- her to respond, “Not yet, been diagnosed with a seri- thing,” Patrick responded.

Jim Braude and Alison King of New England Cable News. NECN photo Familiar faces, including Dorchester’s Marie Marshall, take in the breakfast. Photo © Don West Page 10 April 2014 BOSTON IRISH Reporter Worldwide at www.bostonirish.com

SOUTHIE IS MY HOMETOWN!— City Councillor Michael Flaherty, State Rep. Nick Collins and Congressman Stephen F. Lynch (l-r) joined Senator Linda Dorcena Forry in a rendition of the South Boston anthem during Sunday’s St. Patrick’s Breakfast. Seated is Sen. Michael Rush. Photo Copyright Don West

Charlie Baker, a Republican candidate for governor, joined Sen. Forry at the US Senator Elizabeth Warren joined in on the fun, going right after former podium. Photo by Margaret Brett rival Scott Brown. Photo Copyright Don West

Mayor Tom Menino made a cameo in a video that also featured Governor Deval Patrick and Dorchester’s Aidan Browne enjoyed the sights and sounds. Rosemary Powers. Photo Copyright Don West Photo Copyright Don West

Former Speaker Thomas M. Finneran,left, attended the breakfast, as did City Councillor Tito Jackson Massachusetts House Speaker Robert DeLeo gathered head table guests for a ”selfie.” NECN photo of Dorchester. Photo by Margaret Brett Worldwide at www.bostonirish.com April 2014 BOSTON IRISH Reporter Page 11 ‘Whoever you are, you’re one of us.’ Observations from breakfast ‘green room’

By Bill Forry Publisher/Editor I don’t typically write about events involving my wife, state Sen. Linda Dorcena Forry. But Sunday’s St. Pat- rick’s Day Breakfast in South Boston, it seems to me, merits some comment from this space. I’ll leave it to other journalists – those unencumbered by a certificate of marriage – to weigh in on my spouse’s performance. Instead, here are some ob- servations from the “green room” offered up in the spirit of historic preservation. First, a little background: I’ve been going to the Southie breakfast since the mid-1980s when Bill Bulger – the legendary Senate president – was at the height of his power. I remember being about the age of my oldest son John (10) and climbing the old fire escape at the Bayside Club to get a coveted corner perch near the stage. My father, Ed Forry, had worked for Bulger briefly in the 1970s and had helped him and others organize the breakfast. Our family’s connection to the roast dated back even further than the Bulger era: My father’s aunt, Kathleen Forry, was a South Boston native who for Members of the Forry and Dorcena families— along with some close friends in attendance— were pictured on the decades served as the Boston secretary stage of the St. Patrick’s Breakfast after Sunday’s event. Photo Copyright Don West and chief gatekeeper for US Rep. John W. McCormack, who finished a lengthy felt familiar. As others have noted, there Congressional career as Speaker of the was a continuity to the event that was House. She kept the Dorchester side carefully choreographed. The salute to of the family plugged into all things veterans, the wonderful house band political – Southie included. So, three Curragh’s Fancy, the prayers offered generations of Forrys made the yearly up by Fr. Joe White, and the Irish and trek to the waterside slope of Dorchester American national anthems sung by Heights for what became known – in my Pauline Wells. The traditions of the youth – as the Bulger breakfast. breakfast, for better or for worse, were In those days, the event was held in a left intact. The cooperation of Southie’s noisy, frenetic sweatbox that was built political leadership was critical, up to and for 250 people; somehow at least twice including the first-ever cameo (on video) that number crammed in each year. of former host Bill Bulger. Even Council The fire escape was the only way that President Bill Linehan – the frequent dignitaries could access the stage once target of one-liners, including several the crowd had packed into the Bayside. I zingers by Linda – sent in a funny video liked to stay close to the fire door because featuring comedian Steve Sweeney that it offered a chance to gulp some fresh air fit in just right. and a close-up look at the political stars The modern-day breakfast is a beast of the day. that takes scores of volunteers and a Later, now Congressman Steve Lynch core group of talented people to tame. wisely moved the event to the Ironwork- Linda’s efforts benefited from a few key ers Hall on Old Colony Boulevard where folks who proved indispensable: Doug he could welcome a larger crowd more Hurley, president of the St. Mark’s Civic comfortably and have room for more Association and a longtime friend, who television cameras. Sen. Jack Hart enlisted and coordinated volunteers at eventually re-located the festivities to the convention center; Dusty Rhodes, the its present home, the Boston Convention outstanding head of Conventures, the and Exhibition Center. event planning company that produced I expected last Sunday’s whole expe- the event; and a team of people from rience to be surreal. But, mostly it just Former St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast host Bill Bulger is shown with Sen. Linda Dorcena Forry on March 7. Pictured in the group are James Rooney of the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, Mrs. Mary Bulger, Jeanne Sullivan, The 2014 St. Patrick’s President Bulger, Sen. Forry, Edward W. Forry, and Sean Pierce. Day Breakfast was spon- Photo by Bill Forry sored by the The First Suffolk Partnership, Inc., New England Cable News (NECN) who confidently shouldered her way onto a non-profit established produced the broadcast, but also assisted the stage. It was Dianne Wilkerson, by Senator Linda Dorcena in many elements of the event itself. Ed newly elected as the state senator from Forry “to educate and Forry, my father, was essential in the Roxbury. She got a warm welcome from promote the general wel- creation of a foundation that raised the Bill Bulger and gamely offered a greeting fare of our community, to necessary funds to pay for the event. to the almost all-white room. I think she foster and advance public Southie’s own Tom Timlin, who for years might have joined in for a song. It was a charity in our commu- helped Mayor Tom Menino write his relatively brief, but memorable, cameo. nity, and to develop and routines for the breakfast, was a huge Who would have thought that the next contribute to the heritage help as Linda worked out her script. black woman elected to the State Senate of the community of the There are many, many others who in Massachusetts would one day host the United States of America, were key. But no one – other than whole event? I think it’s safe to say that including the Common- Linda herself – was more important no one – myself included – could have wealth of Massachusetts than Sean Pierce, her legislative aide conjured up such a thought back in 1992. and the First Suffolk who lives in South Boston. Sean coordi- It was, then, a big gulp moment for me, County Senate District, nated all things breakfast over the last and, I suspect, for most native Bostonians by celebrating and pro- several months. It was he who enlisted when we watched Linda take the stage moting the historical, the Emerson College team— students on Sunday, cheerfully belting out the educational, religious, and faculty— that produced the video Irish-American anthem, “If you’re Irish, social, political and ethi- sketches featuring Linda and her Southie come into the parlour” to the cheers of cal significance of shared colleagues at various locations across hundreds. history.” the neighborhood. (Pierce also made a “Whoever you are, you’re one of us.” First Suffolk has regis- hilarious cameo appearance at the end of It wasn’t always the case. And perhaps tered with the Common- Linda’s “getting her Southie on” sketch.) it still isn’t fully realized. But on Sunday wealth as a non-profit Many have asked me what my favorite it was as real as it gets for this Bostonian. entity and is awaiting 501 moment was during Sunday’s breakfast. As Congressman Steve Lynch said on (c) (3) approval from the To explain, I need to flash back more Sunday, the breakfast is more than just Internal Revenue Service. than 20 years, to a cramped corner of a St. Patrick’s Day roast; it has become a The organization can be the old Bayside Club. chronicle of our political history. Sunday contacted by email at One year, as a college student, I marked a memorable new chapter and info@firstsuffolkpartner- ship.org watched a new, unfamiliar black woman I was thrilled that my family could be as she carefully navigated the rungs of a part of it. the fire escape (in heels, no less) and Page 12 April 2014 BOSTON IRISH Reporter Worldwide at www.bostonirish.com

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The Boston College Irish Dance Club gave its annual performance at BC’s Robsham Theater on March 21. The show, titled “Treble,” included an appearance by members of the Boston-based O’Shea-Chaplin Irish Academy of Dance. Christopher Huang photo for Boston College From history to the theatre, Simmons has a story to tell company. Point Theatre Channel, ing an established work. ing. “ ‘I’ll take this and I The Buffalo native, Actors’ Shakespeare Proj- “I didn’t love it” she said, can make it better.’ It was who traces her Irish roots ect, Company One, and “but it was really great fun, but I thought, there’s back through her mother’s Boston Theatre Works, practice . . . I think the a different style or some- grandfather, first came to among others. She’s also first thing I was trying to thing else that I should be Boston to attend graduate a founding member of The adapt – and I don’t know doing. So I started trying school at Boston Univer- Small Theatre Alliance of why I was doing it because to write original things,” sity. While she was here Boston. it had already been done – she said. studying, she was offered Her interest in writing was ‘The Sun Also Rises’ “You get this thing from a prime opportunity with began in high school. She . . . (I thought) ‘How can all of your playwriting the Irish Classical Theater then studied playwriting I take this epic and make professors where they Company back in Buffalo. at The University of Buf- it into a play? . . . That’s say, ‘Stick with what you Having admired the group falo where an instructor the hubris of someone in know.’ I think what they for a long time, she said to suggested she try adapt- college,” she said laugh- (Continued on page x) herself, “I’m never going to get this again. I need to take this job.” With the theater pre- senting a program of Irish, American, and in- ternational classics, she said, “I wound up house managing part-time and being an administrative EIRE assistant part-time. And I was as able to work my Dawn M. Simmons, Marketing and Events Director way up to special assistant at Old South Meeting House, and Artistic Director pub to the artistic directors.” of New Exhibition Room theater company. Although she had a great experience and By R. J. Donovan StageSource is dedicated eventually became the 795 Adams St. • Dorchester Special To The BIR to increasing cultural company’s resident as- As a writer, director and participation through sistant director, she knew arts administrator, Dawn advocacy, communication, she would need to move on “President’s Choice” M. Simmons wears a lot and education. if she was going to advance of hats. For the past nine This month, however, herself professionally. So years she has been direc- Dawn finishes her run at when a job opened at Mer- tor of programs at Stag- StageSource to become rimack Rep in Lowell, she Serving Lunch & Dinner eSource, the respected marketing and events jumped on it and returned non-profit that provides director at historic Old to Boston. leadership and services to South Meeting House at Over the years, Sim- Every day, advance the art of theater Downtown Crossing. On mons’s theatre directing in the Greater Boston her own time, she is also has taken her to The The- region. artistic director of New atre Offensive, The Boston 7 days a week Among its missions, Exhibition Room theater Theatre Marathon, Fort Page 14 April 2014 BOSTON IRISH Reporter Worldwide at www.bostonirish.com A chat with the maestro of ‘Four Green Fields’ This year, Bud Sargent music: I particularly liked guests on every week, you’ve got the challenge of is celebrating three de- listening to “The Sound of but I have an “open door playing what you think cades as a broadcaster of Erin” on WBOS, with John policy.” We have a very is really good and should Irish music and culture Curran and Henry Varian. active Irish-American be heard, and what your via “Four Green Fields,” I eventually moved back to community in the Worces- listeners prefer to hear – Saturdays from 10 a.m.- Worcester, and started lis- ter area, so I like to make which may not always be noon on WCUW, 91.3 tening to WCUW. They’d the show a meeting point, the same thing. FM (and via the web at had an Irish show called where people have a Sargent: [Laughs] You wcuw.org). A native of “The Half-Door,” and chance to talk about not know, I get that from my Worcester who works as an when Pat McDonagh from only Irish music but also mother: “Why don’t you attorney for his “day job,” Galway became the host other parts of Irish and play this? Why don’t you Sargent also has become he changed the name to Irish-American culture, play that?” And I say, “Ma, a high-profle promoter “Four Green Fields.” history, literature and so why don’t you come down for Irish music events in As it happened, a friend on. Maybe one week it’ll and do your own show?” Bud Sargent says he still gets “a little giddy” talking and around Central Mas- of our family was a vol- be the organizers of the But it’s true, I’m serving about how he got started as a radio host 30 years sachusetts. He recently unteer at WCUW, and I Worcester St. Patrick’s an Irish-American audi- ago. “This was a life-changing event in many ways.” spoke with Sean Smith of told her that if they ever Day parade, and another ence, which is actually Photo by Barry Sullivan the Boston Irish Reporter needed a substitute for the it might be a representa- pretty diverse. And sure, about his 30 years behind Irish show, I’d love to do tive from the Ancient a lot of people might like to when I started out. I don’t land, like Karan Casey – I the mike. it. Then in August of 1983 Order of Hibernians, or hear, say, Connie Foley [a play them much at all, un- was blown away by her BIR: Bud, I guess there I began filling in for Pat, the GAA. I’ve also spoken Tralee-born singer popu- less there’s a strong reason new album [“Two Hours”] are two threads in your who eventually went on to often with Matt Carr of lar in the 1950s who lived to, maybe a landmark – or Mary Black, who I life to ask about: How you another station closer to Pilgrim Soul Productions, in Worcester for a while] date. For example, my remember seeing at the old got into Irish music, and Boston, and in January of who stages Irish theatri- – but if you just play Con- first show in March this Irish Embassy Pub, and how you wound up doing 1984 I took over full time. cal works. nie Foley, then nobody will year, I noted that this was she was fabulous. Or, if a radio show devoted to it. Even now, after all Or maybe I might do know about all this other the anniversary of Bobby we’re talking about Ameri- Sargent: I grew up these years, I get a little phone interviews with Irish music. Sands’s death. I said, “I cana, Maura O’Connell; I in a very Irish-Ameri- giddy talking about it. performers who are com- If someone calls and don’t normally play rebel love her song selections. can family. My maternal This was a life-changing ing to town. As I men- asks, “Hey, can you play music, but this was a very And of course, there’ve grandfather was from event in many ways. Do- tioned, over the last 15 so-and-so?” I can usually significant event in Irish been outstanding male near Skibbereen, and my ing the show was great years or so, I’ve gotten find something from that history, and it’s important singers, like John Spill- mother was a Foley. So in and of itself, and then involved in promoting con- person or band I like, a to remember things like ane and Sean Keane and there was definitely Irish it morphed into the op- certs, other events, and it’s song that we can live with. that,” and I played “Back Tommy Fleming. You al- music in the household portunity to promote mu- a great “hobby.” And I have I guess my biggest hope Home in Derry.” most don’t want to name when I was a kid, and I sic events, with people to say, in all the time I’ve is I’ll play something that I subscribe to Jimmy names, because you’re remember hearing “The like Donal Clancy, Danu, been doing that, I’ve never will make someone say, Crowley’s philosophy. sure to forget someone. Jimmy Dooley Show” Paddy O’Brien, Niamh had a band or a performer “Wow, I never heard that There is, of course, so BIR: You’ve talked on a radio station from Ni Charra, and Lunasa, who was uncooperative or before. That’s great.” much more to Irish music about the local Irish Amer- Manchester, NH. Now, among many others. rude. I’ve found them to be BIR: There’s been some than the rebel songs, as ican community – much as interestingly enough, my I should add that for gracious, unpretentious – interesting discussion Jimmy says, but he is not the music has changed in father was not Irish, but the last 20 years or more, a pleasure to work with. over the past decade or embarrassed to play them. many ways over these 30 when I was 12 or 13 he I have been ably assisted But I do try to strike a so about where IRA/rebel He says they are the part years, I’m sure the com- bought a Clancy Brothers every Saturday by Mi- balance. I’ve only got two songs and the protest of Irish history “that is munity has, too. album, and I listened to chael “Des” McLoughlin, hours, after all, so I don’t songs that came about not subsumed to political Sargent: Yes, that’s that all the time. from Roscommon, who want to do too much talk- during The Troubles fit correctness.” So yes, if true, but one thing that So I went away to col- is president of ArTeanga ing and get away from into Irish music nowadays, you play the songs, you hasn’t changed in all lege, to St. Anselm in Fein, the Irish language playing music. what with the Good Friday put them in an historical this time is how much New Hampshire, and club of Worcester. BIR: Music-wise, it Agreement and the new context. support the community while I was there I got BIR: Talk about your seems like you shoot for era for Ireland and North- BIR: What, for you, are has given me, and “Four some broadcast experi- format – obviously, you variety, from “pure drop” ern Ireland it ushered in. some of the more exciting Green Fields” and the ence working at the col- play all kinds of Irish to ballad groups to con- What’s your take? developments in Irish station. I can’t emphasize lege’s radio station. After music, but you often do temporary to the old fa- Sargent: It is an inter- music in the 30 years of enough what an absolute I graduated I started interviews, too, right? vorites. I’m sure that, like esting subject. Obviously, “Four Green Fields”? honor it has been to do getting back into Irish Sargent: I don’t have most any radio show host, a lot has changed from Sargent: I really like the show, and how many what groups like Lunasa great friends I’ve made have done with the tradi- who share the love of this tion – how, without vo- music with me. And that Looking to buy calists, they have taken community includes my Burials in the music in fascinating wife Sheila and children directions. But I also look Cait – who’s in a band Massachusetts in the at bands, like Teada, that herself, The Stone Clovers or Ireland are staying closer to the – and Brendan. I’m really tradition. grateful for their support. The trend I’m particu- BIR: No immediate Boston Area? larly excited about is plans to stop doing the toward Americana, with show, I take it? Or perhaps your looking for Tim O’Brien, The Three- Sargent: If I have my Gormley that getaway out in the Berkshires. 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By Sean Smith ways an intertwining of plucking and bowing, as voice that was most often Special to the BIR past and present lives becomes this song of love heard, whether to serve The recordings that that portends a pretty and praise; and Coyne and as accompaniment for Bridget Fitzgerald kept good-looking future. Cassel provide an elegiac dancing or as a way to from her unreleased al- “It’s been a wonderful setting for the venerable help pass the time during bum with Carol Barney experience, and I’m so Easter Uprising ballad one’s work. were deeply loved trea- grateful to everyone who “The Foggy Dew.” The Growing up in Conne- sures – reminders of a helped me,” says Fitzger- all-new track, “Peigin mara meant considerable partnership, and friend- ald. “These recordings Letir Mor,” meanwhile, exposure to the distinc- ship, that ended far too have been very special features a jaunty bouzouki tive, ornamented sean-nos soon when Barney died to me: Carol and I would and bodhran backing, (old style) singing, much of 14 years ago this month. listen to them when we with de Cógáin singing it in Gaelic. “I had a lot of But Fitzgerald, a found- were on our road trips, duet on the chorus. melodies in my head, but ing member of Cherish and always meant to do Ultimately, of course, it wasn’t until later that the Ladies and a widely something with them. And “Two Sides of a Coyne” I started learning the recognized wellspring of now, after all this time, is all about spotlighting words,” recalls Fitzgerald. traditional Irish song from they’ll live on.” Fitzgerald’s matchless “The first song I remember Connemara who has lived Two of the key play- voice – especially on the learning was ‘Moll Dubh Bridget Fitzgerald, a founding member of Cherish in New England for 50 ers in the “Two Sides tracks where she sings a’Ghelanna [Dark Molly of the Ladies and long-time Boston resident, has fin- years, never let go of her of a Coyne” project are unaccompanied – and its the Glen],’ which I heard ished a recording project started years ago, thanks desire to finish the project. Barbara Cassidy, who complement in Barney’s my mother singing. When to the help of many friends. Photo by Andy Cambria And now, thanks to the studies with Fitzgerald superb fingerstyle guitar I tried singing it, she said, assistance and encourage- through the Boston Com- (she worked with the late ‘That’s lovely dear, but it’s we went off to the West don’t want you to listen to ment of a group of friends, haltas Ceoltóiri Éireann Tony Cuffe, another mas- not how we do it.’” Coast – I’d been afraid of any other versions of these the album will finally see School of Music, and her ter of the art), which gives Boston, where Fitzger- flying but I had a good talk songs,’ she’d say,’” recalls the light of day. husband, Eric Chasalow, a lyrical, softly but faith- ald settled in early adult- with myself – and we were Cassidy. “But I was blown “Two Sides of a Coyne” a musician, composer and fully rhythmic enrichment hood, was the launch point off and running. We had a away by her singing. I felt (Coyne is Fitzgerald’s producer. Inspired by lis- to the songs. Listening to for her singing career. She great four years together.” it was exactly the sound maiden name) contains 17 tening to the “lost” tracks, her weave arpeggios or would accompany her hus- The Fitzgerald-Barney I wanted, and one that tracks, all but one based they offered to work with shifting chord patterns band to pub gatherings, collaboration began sev- was lacking in a lot of on the original recording Fitzgerald to help her around “As I Roved Out,” where singing was invari- eral years later, as part of Irish music today. To me, sessions Fitzgerald and realize her goal, doing “Carrick Down,” or that ably part of the program, the band Fourin A Feire, she’s singing the history Barney did in the late the additional recordings long-revered Gaelic-Eng- and her command of both and continued afterwards of Ireland. 1990s. In several cases, in their home studio and lish lament “Suil A Ruin,” English and Irish singing when the group split up. It was a classmate of the existing recordings of running the Kickstarter you can understand why brought her to the atten- Through a student of Cassidy who first made Fitzgerald singing alone campaign, and are releas- this album was begging to tion of the wider Boston Fitzgerald’s, they met the suggestion: “‘You or with Barney’s gui- ing the album on their be made. Irish community. This Jim Wallace, who ran a should do Bridget’s CD,’ tar accompaniment have record label Suspicious “Doing anything with led to encounters with sound studio, and he of- she told me, ‘because you been supplemented by Motives. Carol was a great achieve- major figures in the scene fered to record the duo can get things done,’” says contributions, recorded It would seem challeng- ment,” says Fitzgerald. like, among others, Larry for free. They had made Cassidy. “Eric and I talked during the past year, by ing to add musical accom- “She was so good at fol- Reynolds and Seamus good progress on the about it, but we didn’t Boston area musicians paniment to a recording lowing me, and filling in Connolly, and later on project when there came weren’t going to presume John Coyne (bouzouki, project more than a decade the spaces without being Brian O’Donovan, who devastating news: Barney anything, so we offered to guitar), Shannon Heaton after the fact, but Fitzger- distractive. Her playing fit in turn introduced her was diagnosed with non- help Bridget if that was (flute), Hanneke Cassel ald’s colleagues fit snugly in so well with what I do; to Mick Moloney, which Hodgkin’s lymphoma. She what she wanted.” (fiddle), Mike Block (cello), into the mix, and at the it was just a natural fit.” resulted in an invitation died on April 12, 2000, at Fitzgerald talked with and Liz Simmons (vocal same time leave a respect- When it comes to natu- to perform with him at the age of 51. Chasalow and Cassidy harmony). Also appearing ful space for Fitzgerald ral fits, “Bridget Fitzger- the Irish Appalachian Fes- But the recordings about her ideas for com- on the album are Eoghan and Barney. Heaton’s ald” with “singing” is high tival in North Carolina. stayed with Fitzgerald, pleting the album, among O’Sullivan (accordion, flute, for example, brings on the list. At a glance, And in 1985, Moloney and she would share them many conversations that guitar), Pat O’Connor a winsome quality to Pete she would seem to have asked Fitzgerald if she with her students, among went into “Two Sides of (fiddle), and Máirtín de St. John’s bittersweetly traveled the paradigmatic would be interested in them Cassidy, who began a Coyne.” As Chasalow Cógáin (vocals, bodhran). nostalgic “Dublin the Rare Irish singer’s path, her a new venture, a show- taking classes with her explains, he and Cassidy The project was sup- Old Times”; Simmons’s family’s home a regular case for the finest Irish in 2012 at the Comhaltas were careful “not to ap- ported through a Kick- harmony vocals make site for parties and gath- American female musi- School of Music. Experi- proach this as ‘our’ project: starter campaign that for an enchanting “As I erings where there were cians that took its name enced in a variety of music, I certainly am not going to raised nearly $1,500 above Roved Out”; O’Sullivan songs, poetry, and perhaps from an Irish jig: Cherish Cassidy had developed an take credit for recordings its $5,000 goal. and O’Connor lend an “an accordion player from the Ladies. “We were all interest in exploring Irish I didn’t make – Jim did a For Fitzgerald, the im- exquisitely delicate touch up the road.” As Fitzgerald young, none of us had been tradition, and quickly great job in providing us minent release of “Two on accordion and fiddle notes, since most of the in a group before. I was concluded she had found with the raw materials Sides of a Coyne” – offi- to “Bonny Light Horse- people in her community surprised but happy to a most dynamic teacher. that made this possible cially scheduled for May man”: on “Sile Ni Eidhir,” couldn’t afford musical be part of it. Our first gig “Bridget put the fear of in the first place.” 15 – represents in many Block alternates gentle instruments, it was the was in Dayton, and then God into us all at first – ‘I (Continued on page 16)

From history to the theatre, a story to tell AUTO BODY REPAIRS (617) 825-1760 (617) 825-2594 (Continued from page 13) not alone in the dark. theatre work, which she was my day job, work- FAX (617) 825-7937 thought I knew and what You’re all experiencing says has always been ing 60 some odd hours a I actually knew were two the same thing. And good fairly political in nature. week. I still maintained different things. I am a actors feed off of you. The As New Exhibition Room’s my theatre company and black female from Buffa- energy you put out to mission statement ex- my freelance career. And lo,” she said, “and I think a them, they give back to plains: “Inspired by Bos- (now with my) move to Old lot of my writing teachers you. I think it’s stunning. ton’s revolutionary past, South Meeting House, I Free Pick-Up & Delivery Service thought I lived a certain It’s different every night. New Exhibition Room don’t see this being any It lives. It breathes. You develops original and different.” kind of existence and were 150 Centre Street looking for me to write don’t get that with film. I cheeky theatrical events R. J. Donovan is edi- a certain type of story. mean film is wonderful, with a local interdisciplin- tor and publisher of on- Dorchester, MA 02124 But, being a black female and if somebody read a ary ensemble. Our work stageboston.com from Buffalo, I actually script of mine and said, celebrates play, incites grew up in the suburbs.” ‘We want you to write for dialog, and champions She laughed, saying, “My this TV show,’ I would affordability.” experience is a little more probably jump. But I “We work with musi- varied than you might would also use whatever cians, dancers, film artists Barrett & Sullivan think. that money was to fund and visual artists,” said “I am very influenced my theatre career.” Simmons, “to create new by movies, which is prob- And now she’s on to her work. Again, it’s usually Attorneys at Law ably sacrilegious for a next challenge. Old South political in nature. Our playwright to say. But Meeting House, one of the first show took on free I love a good B movie. I nation’s most important speech. Our second show am a huge fan of John historic sites, was where took on the recession.” Waters. I’m a huge fan of Boston colonists gathered Their most recent pro- Telephone: 781-641-1850 Quentin Tarantino, who to challenge British rule duction addressed female I think does B movies at in the years leading up to reproductive rights. Next an A movie level. So I’ve the Revolution. up, she said, is a show always tried to bring a bit “What I really like “about street harassment of camp and over-the-top about (Old South Meet- and ownership of women’s Personal Injury, Accidents, to the work that I do.” ing House),” Simmons bodies in private and pub- Still, the stage remains said, “is that it’s really lic spaces. That’s called her first love. “There is mission-driven. Much ‘Smile.’ “ Real Estate, something about present- like StageSource being No matter where her ing in front of an audience mission-driven and want- 9-to-5 life may take her, and that interaction – that ing to serve theater art- Dawn says she “will ab- Business and Insurance Law immediate interaction. I ists, the mission for this solutely keep my hand in don’t think there’s any- organization is freedom theatre as a writer and thing like it.” of speech and freedom of director. My goal is to con- But unlike attending a assembly.” tinue freelancing, which Initial Consultation at No Charge movie, she said, “You’re All of which blends I’ve been fortunate to do nicely with her freelance quite a bit of. StageSource Page 16 April 2014 BOSTON IRISH Reporter Worldwide at www.bostonirish.com

By Sean Smith R&B, blues, jazz, even ’60s giddiness of anticipated the passing of life, but in band one minute, and New Karan Casey, “Two rock-ballad styles; instead romance, even with eyes an interview with Irish Orleans ragtime or gypsy More Hours” • Casey’s of the customary folk/ wide open (“I know your Music Magazine, Casey jazz the next, thanks in CDs of late have repre- acoustic instrumentation, game/but I still call out described the song as a great part to Liam Brad- sented something rather the tracks are flavored your name/I know your lullaby borne of exaspera- ley’s protean keyboard more than recording proj- with sax, drums, piano, game/but I love you just tion with a restless young playing; the solid, founda- ects: They’ve been a means electric guitar, organ, and the same”). “Blind Wom- daughter – in the context tional bodhran of Eamon to channel or remark on string arrangements. She an,” driven by the unlikely of “Two Hours,” it perhaps Murray; and last but certain emotional epipha- is supported on vocals at yet very effective combi- serves as Casey’s affirma- hardly least, the gorgeous nies or life milestones, various times by other nation of Og Graham’s tion of herself as a mother. vocals of Niamh Dunne, or both. In 2008’s spare, the death of her mother, multi-genre singer-song- bluesy guitar and a string The most patently ele- whose versatile fiddle- somber “Ships of the For- Annie, and the often writers: Aoife O’Donovan, section, makes use of vivid giac song here, gently playing also deserves (and est,” Casey complicated, multifaceted Abigail Washburn, and metaphorical imagery at eased along by Casey’s receives) attention. CD meditated introspection that results Mick Flannery (but it’s the outset to establish the piano, is “Lovely Annie,” It’s also important to worth noting a folk influ- Reviews on what she from the loss of a parent. idea of remoteness and with a continual proces- note that, for all the high saw as still But rather than turning ence, too, in the presence estrangement (“I know sion of repeated phrases, energy and whimsy in, unresolved to songs from tradition or of husband and producer what it’s like to live in my almost like incantations, say, the “Kick’n the Box” grief in Ireland’s past. Her other writers as a means Niall Vallely on concertina head/I know what it’s like that underscore the loss or “Cu Chullain’s Despair” joint effort with former of expression, Casey has and keyboards, brother- when things go unsaid”), in a simple, direct yet (with its singalong climax) Solas bandmate John looked within herself and in-law Caoimhin on piano, and then transitions to eloquent way [“You’re sets, as well as Dunne’s Doyle, “Exiles Return” come up with her own Trevor Hutchinson on the possibility of change gone, girl, gone/ gone, girl, torchlight-singer take on (2010) – which she de- words about what she bass, and Sean Og Gra- (“Could I sing a different gone/from my world, my “Please Don’t Talk About scribed as imbued with has lost, what she has ham on acoustic guitar). song?/Would I feel like I lovely Annie, my lovely Me,” Beoga is more than “a sense of release” – was retained, who she is, and There is a reflective belong?”). Annie”]. It’s heartbreak- capable of restraint, so- a reassuring reunion of who she might yet be. quality throughout, and “Home” is Casey’s set- ing but not maudlin, and lemnity and reverence friends, intersecting with Even without the back- some pretty serious use ting of a Paula Meehan Casey acknowledges that where it counts. That’s one another after having story, though, “Two More of suggestion and sym- poem, and it locates per- “the world keeps turning” evident in “Woman of settled into marriages and Hours” is compelling, bolism, but don’t get the fectly in the album’s mi- and “the sun keeps shin- No Place,” Barry Kerr’s families. adventurous and heartfelt idea that “Two Hours” is lieu, with its theme of lost, ing” even as she mourns ode to legendary singer With “Two More Hours,” – not a whiff of calculation. all unrelenting grimness or uncertain, identity: “a Annie’s death. A delicate Margaret Barry, or the Casey has again found a Casey has gone well be- and sorrow. The title citizen of nowhere with traditional song “Factory universal yet personal yond the traditional music track, for one, is a buoyant, nothing to my name.” Girl” – both of which fea- cause and inspiration idiom, venturing into countryish sashay – aided “Go to Sleep” may seem ture fine backing vocals for sharing her muse: by O’Donovan – about the an obvious allusion to from Murray and Og Graham – or in the sweetly sublime “Soggy’s,” a set of slip jigs composed by Og Graham. Make no mis- take, this band has weight and substance to it. (Mention also should balance for us all, surely. be made of the excellent Beoga, “Live at 10” contributions from guest (CD and DVD) • Just musicians Alan Doherty, not possible. Beoga is a Trevor Hutchinson, Brid decade old, already? Actu- Dunne, Brona Graham, ally, they’re more than a Martin O’Neill, Niall decade, since they formed Vallely, and Clodagh War- up as a quartet in 2002; nock on several tracks.) the 10-year milestone That said, the DVD’s coincides with the release bonus features – the of their first album, “A main tracks are identical Lovely Madness.” In any to those on the CD – are case, this CD/DVD combo most definitely a madcap is a record of their official ride, containing travel 10th anniversary concert, videos of the band’s tours encompassing material from years past in the US from their four albums to (including a stop at the date. It’s a body of work 2007 ICONS Festival at that, beyond a doubt, the Irish Cultural Centre confirms them as one of here in the Boston area), Ireland’s (Antrim, if you Europe and other parts of want to be technical about the world. Interspersed it) most inventive, charis- with concert clips (some matic, and just-plain-fun shot from the crowd) are groups to have emerged jam sessions with seem- this century. ingly half the Irish music All the virtues of Beoga touring community – look, are on full display here: it’s Winifred Horan! and the twin-accordion splen- there’s Kevin Crawford! dor of Damian McKee and – and various adventures Sean Og Graham, who ex- and misadventures, from cels equally on guitar; the an interview with an quintet’s stop-on-a-dime- abundantly rapturous and-go arrangements in California DJ to Bradley’s their tune sets – encom- attempt to give himself passing original as well as a haircut. Just enjoy the traditional material – that ride, folks. might evoke classic-ceili- At last, an album for all to savor (Continued from page 15) life, and Fitzgerald will Adds Cassidy, “We saw tell you about the time ourselves as facilitators some years ago when she more than anything else. was battling laryngitis, We asked around the and her doctor told her circle of friends for advice she shouldn’t sing again. and guidance as we went “My feeling about that along – Shannon [Heaton] was, well, I might as well in particular was a big keep trying; I’m not just help. There are always going to give up. What things that come up in was the point in having the recording process you the voice if I couldn’t use don’t necessarily expect, it? I love singing to babies, so we were fortunate to I love singing to kids, to have this expertise at adults, everyone; it lifts hand.” my soul. I can’t imagine With “Two Sides of a not doing that. Coyne” all but ready to “Besides,” she adds, go, the possibility that again with a straight face, Fitzgerald might take on “my laryngitis got better.” future recording projects would appear to be a For information about strong one. But whether “Two Sides of a Coyne” on stage, in a studio or – including details on for her own pleasure, the still-to-be-scheduled Fitzgerald will sing until CD release concert – see it’s not humanly possible. the Suspicious Motives Ask her about the place Records website at suspi- singing occupies in her ciousmotives.com. Worldwide at www.bostonirish.com April 2014 BOSTON IRISH Reporter Page 17 Getting to, and around, Ireland? Let us count the ways By Judy Enright Special to the BIR There are so many fun and interesting ways to travel to and around the Emerald Isle. Depending on your interests, you can book a regular coach tour and visit many fascinat- ing sites Traveling a c r o s s the land, People p a r t i c i - pate in assorted golfing, bicy- cling, surfing, and other sports or adventure trips, sail down the Shannon or along the coast, or do a photographic or literary visit. There are many other special interest op- tions available, too. SPIRAL JOURNEYS Looking for a unique travel opportunity? Join Irish native Ann V. Quinlan on her specially crafted Spiral Journey in September. The 11-day journey is small (12 max) and travelers unpack only once – at lovely and comfortable Ashley Park House in Co. Tipperary, an Above: a mare at Lough Bishop House B&B with her 18th century, 76-acre bird young colt. The farm also has sheep, Jack Russell sanctuary with en suite Terriers and Moiled Cattle and is a great place to bedrooms, a gourmet chef, spend the night. Breakfast, cooked by owner Helen wooded walks, gardens, a Kelly, was excellent and featured homemade jams mystical lake, Neolithic and baked goods. remains and a Fairy Fort. Above, right: an Irish Moiled cow at Lough Bishop We stayed there some House, a lovely, comfortable B&B in Co. Westmeath. years ago and encountered The Irish Moiled is the rarest of the surviving indig- several brilliant peacocks enous breeds of Irish cattle and the only surviving strutting across the lawn domestic livestock native to Northern Ireland. – great photo opportuni- Right: Twin Moiled Cattle calves at Lough Bishop ties there and a wonderful House in Co. Westmeath. The moiled cattle are have place to stay and savor all rare breed status as do Kerry Bog Ponies. Judy Enright photos the elegance of a grand manor home. I planned my trip to Ire- (14 people per tour max) Ann grew up in the land. I got much more. I and personalized service. Boyne Valley of Co. Meath got warm, skilled leader- The owners of the com- and, from an early age, ship from a woman (Ann is pany (Phil Ryan from was drawn to Neolithic native Irish) who is most Dublin and Carolyn Ja- Newgrange with its many knowledgeable of the land nette from Milwaukee) triple spiral carvings. and folklore of Ireland.” are well traveled and have So she chose that spiral Another participant add- fascinating and varied symbol for her Irish travel ed, “A trip to Ireland with backgrounds. They met business, Spiral Jour- Ann could not be more in Ireland, married in step of the way, of course, stay, especially if you’re tomized offerings, O’Brien neys. A mixture of men perfect! She is steeped in Hawaii, and now combine and ran back and forth traveling with kids), visit wrote, to encourage tour- and women, singles and the country’s history and their love of travel and Ire- entertaining us and the irishfarmholidays.com ism. The groupings in- couples have signed on for spirit. She finds charm, land to run the company cattle. Lough Bishop also Another of our favorite clude: this fall’s Spiral Journey music, great fun, and they founded together. For has horses and sheep as accommodation groups • Exploring on the Edge: and since Ann’s journeys organic food everywhere more information, visit well as a beautiful setting is called Hidden Ireland. Showcasing unique land- are so well known and she goes.” their website. in which they all live. Several of the historic scapes and micro-climates popular, it’s no surprise I participated with one MOILED CATTLE The Irish Moiled cattle homes included in Hid- of the west of Ireland in- that there are only a few of my sons in a week- When you visit Lough are said to be the rarest den Ireland’s list are the cluding flora, fauna, caves, places left. If you want to long photo workshop in Bishop House B&B in of surviving indigenous subject of a story about mines, and activities such participate, don’t delay. Donegal some years ago Derrynagarra, Co. West- breeds of Irish cattle and Ireland accommodation as whale and dolphin Ann has designed and and can testify that such meath, and meet Helen the only surviving do- in an interesting article in watching, exploring by led trips to Ireland for focused trips are so much and Christopher Kelly, mestic livestock native to the April issue of Nation- boat and experiencing about 30 years and be- fun. There are many inter- you can’t help but ad- Northern Ireland. Their al Geographic Traveler local food; cause she has lived here esting people from all over mire their pioneering coats are patched red magazine. The homes are • Culture at the Edge: and there, she has a spe- the globe who join these spirit with the land, the and white and they have absolutely fabulous places Ireland’s unique lan- cial vision and feeling for specialized tours and it’s animals, and their lovely no horns. They are the to stay. guage, music and dance both cultures. She is pas- great getting to know home. most interesting looking WILD ATLANTIC cultures, Gaelic sports, sionate about literature, them and spending time The couple bought a der- cows, even though I’m WAY traditional crafts, festi- poetry, folklore, and music together with them, not to elict wreck of a house and not a great fan of cows in In a Feb. 27 Irish Times vals, island life (‘island and she engages a small mention seeing Ireland in worked endlessly, night general. article, writer Tim O’Brien hopping’), legends, and (16-seat) van with a sea- a whole new way through and day, restoring every When you wake in the describes the latest Irish folklore; soned and eloquent driver different eyes. inch to its former glory. No morning, you’re sure to en- tourism initiative called • Active on the edge: to handle transportation As I said, Ann’s journey detail was overlooked and joy Helen’s delicious home “The Wild Atlantic Way,” Focusing on surfing loca- around the countryside. is nearly full for this year, no project was too large cooking. Lough Bishop is which stretches all the tions, links golf courses, The cost of the jour- so don’t hesitate to take a or too small. When we a wonderful place to stay. way along the West Coast coastal walks, sea and ney includes bed and look at spiraljourneys.com arrived at Lough Bishop, Another great farm from the Inishowen Pen- game angling and horse- breakfast, a minimum of or contact Ann at ann@ Helen shared a scrap- B&B experience – across insula, up in Co. Donegal, back riding. six dinners and several spiraljourneys.com. book of the most amazing the country in Co. Clare – down to Kinsale, Co. Cork. O’Brien quoted Fiona boxed lunches, as well INROADS IRELAND photos showing what the is Cahergal Farm, owned Michael Ring, Minister Monaghan, Fáilte Ire- as entertainment by lo- There are many small house looked like when by Michael and Nor- for Tourism, launched the land’s head of the Wild cal storytellers and some and focused tours avail- they purchased it. Suffice een McInerney. We have 2,500-km route recently Atlantic Way, as saying, park entrance fees. While able in Ireland, and we it to say, they had huge stayed there many times and it was described as “The enthusiasm out there the itinerary often varies can’t mention them all, vision, grit, and endless because it’s just minutes “the world’s longest way- for this project is impres- according to participants’ so we’ve chosen just a determination. Had you from Shannon Airport and marked-trail.” sive, not only amongst interests, the weather, few that we think sound not seen the scrapbook, we’ve witnessed all the O’Brien writes that tourism businesses but etc., past Spiral Journeys exceptional. you could never appreci- changes that added more Fáilte Ireland (the Irish also in the wider commu- have made day trips to One such interesting ate how much painstaking en suite bedrooms and a arm of Tourism Ireland nity. The key to success for the Lower Shannon River tour is with a Wisconsin work they did and you second story as well as the here) plans to invest 10 this initiative will be its region, the counties of company called Inroads probably would not ap- addition of glorious flower million euro in 2014 to authenticity – not just the Clare, Galway, Limerick, Ireland, which offers preciate their incredible gardens, outside seating, highlight some 500 at- places but also the people and Kerry, visited castles, “tours off the beaten efforts. and herb gardens where tractions along the route, of the Wild Atlantic Way.” walked the limestone path.” Many of the com- Helen took us up to Noreen plucks just the more than 1,500 activities, TRAVELING rocks of the Burren, visit- pany’s dates for this year the fields to see a pair of right ingredients for her 580 festivals and events Spring is reportedly ed the Cliffs of Moher and are already sold out so twin Moiled Cattle calves outstanding meals. Mi- as well as some 17 trails here at long last, so do more. Visits to Newgrange if you visit their website and to meet their mom. chael’s family has owned and 50 looped walks. The check online or visit your or the Beara Peninsula are (inroadsireland.com) and Helen and her husband the property for gen- scenic route also passes favorite travel agent for on the board as possibili- have an interest, it would are working hard to save erations and it’s clear how spectacular 53 blue flag summer travel bargains. ties for this year. be wise to get in touch this old strain of cattle much the McInerneys and beaches and 120 golf There are many direct A woman from Arizona soon.Tours are available that has been designated their children value their courses. flights offered to Shannon who took one of Ann’s trips from May through Sep- a rare Irish breed. The heritage. Activities along the and Dublin, and lots of wrote, “I was looking for tember. Inroads Ireland family’s Jack Russell ter- For more farmhouse Wild Atlantic Way will be good options for ground beauty, culture, and a also utilizes a small van riers followed us every vacations (fun places to grouped into varied cus- travel. sense of my roots when Page 18 April 2014 BOSTON IRISH Reporter Worldwide at www.bostonirish.com The Irish Language by Philip Mac AnGhabhann Celtic

Two months ago we learned that Irish uses Cross the word “The” in front of a great many more nations than English does. English has a few – “The United States”, “The Soviet Union”, “The Words Arab Emirates” but Irish uses “The” in front of nations such as France, Norway, and Spain. The Irish “Ireland” actually has two names. The “Of- ficial” name that you see on postage stamps, crosswords are money, etc. is Éire, /EH-ruh/. Colloqually, “Ireland” is Éirinn /EH-ruhn/. We all know the a service of an phrase Éirinn go brath, /EH-ruhn goh BRA/ not /ERR-in/, “Ireland until the End of Time” Ireland-based or “Ireland Forever.” website which An “Irishman” or “woman” is Éireannach / EH-ruhn-ahk/; the plural is Éireannaí /EH- provides Irish ruhn-ee/. The language you are learning is Gaeilge /GAHL-guh/. Note again that I always Family Coats of refer to the language as “Irish”. Although it is commonly called “Gaelic”, that is incorrect. Arms by email. “Gaelic” is Scottish; “Irish” is “Irish.” First let us study the nations close to Ireland. You are invited Notice that the names closely associated with Ireland do not always require An. to visit

“England” is Sasana /SAH-suh-nuh/ , an www. “English person” a Sasanach and the English language is Béarla/BEAR-luh/ . bigwood.com/ “Scotland” is Albain /AH-luh-buhn/ , a Scot- tish person is Albanach /AHL-uh-buhn-ahk/ heraldry and while the vast majority speak Béarla, there are still many whose home tongue is Gaielge na hAlban, “Scottish Gaelic”. ©-bigwood.com Notice that Albain, /AHL-uh-buhn/ ,“Scot- IRELAND IN CROSSWORDS land”, follows the Irish rule that a small neutral ACROSS 7. Piety no jabber. (anag.) famous Thomastown, Co, vowel sound, not written but pronounced, goes 1. Circa Ruskin or thereabouts in busy Waterford/ Kilkenny, monastic ruin founded in 1158 by Donagh between an l or r and a following sound made Tipperary town, once the seat of the Ormondes. (7-2-4) MacGillpatrick, King of Ossory. (8,5) with the lips – b, p, and m. This is because is 9. See Da about things having got less difficult. (5) 8. E.g. sorry cat leg is broken in Kerry village near to it impossible for your tongue to move from an l 10. Vote received with zero latitude apparently. (4) Magharee isles between Brandon and Tralee Bays. (13) or r to that front of your mouth without making 12. “Yes, of course, we all know —— Livia. Tell me all. 11. No man out, six put up in rolling heights between a small vowel sound. That is if you are making Tell me now. “ Joyce (4) Mayo and Sligo, south of Enniscrone. (2,9) the Irish l or r correctly as strong consonants, 13. Port Laoise xylophone with hidden erotic mean- 16. Comes to earth, in Shannon, maybe? (5) with the tip of the tongue against the roof of ing. (4) 17. This came up about note, what a vision. (5) your mouth. 14. Cap in bits so lose one’s cool in the manner of a 18. Given a start, this cat would be very tiny and Greek god. (5) elemental. (3) You may have heard the pronunciation of 15. A Caledonian racecourse? No, it’s English, and 19. Ring north east for the number. (3) “film” as /FIL-uhm/ and associated it with Royal in June! (5) 20. Antacid confused as in game. (8) “hillbilly English”. Not so, it is a relic of Irish or 16. A soil erosion in Irish county whose chief town was 23. Unmarried, like 19 down. (6) Scottish Gaelic. Many Americans of Scottish de- once called Maryborough. (5) 26. Prophet is in Fairyhouse erroneously. (4) scent mispronounce the Scottish Gaelic name for 19. It happened on a single occasion in the past in 27. Is including small back number; they are charged “Scotland”, Alba, as /AHL-buh/ when it is really Dungannon certainly. (4) in Delphi on Sunday. (4) /AHL-uh-puh/. They are completely unaware of 20. Nutmeg to nun sent astray in Cavan village near 30. I am in ancient Rome as a result of addition. (3) Lough Sheelin and the O’Reilly’s Ross Castle. (5,6) this rule – as well as middle b becoming a /p/ CROSSWORD SOLUTION ON PAGE 15 sound. Irish maintains the /b/ pronunciation 21. They work together and mince meat (in the Aer “Wales” on the other hand requires “The” - Lingus company?) (4) 22. Southern cattle fair is well turned out. (5) “The Little Britain”, An Bhreatain Bheag 24. Get together and have cake before church, shortly. /uh VREH-tuhn veyk/. A “Welshman” is a (5) Irish Sayings Breatnach /BREHT-nahk/ and they speak 25. Hold on tightly to a hundred fish. (5) Theres no need to fear the wind if your haystacks are Bhreatanais /VREH-tuhn-eesh/, “Welsh”. 26. Pins up the tailor’s cut. (4) tied down. 28. Cardinal seen in Castlerea street. (4) A trout in the pot is better than a salmon in the sea. Here is a listing of other places, peoples, and 29. Different pose taken over the counter in Mexico. (4) It’s better to bend than to break. languages. The Irish for “language” is teanga 30. Rag us about getting a sweetener. (5) A ship often sank beside the harbour. /CHEHN-guh/ , “tongue”. Note that the ending 31. Tall members in wrangle to see Pretender who was Food is the “horse” of work. –(n)ach is equivalent to English “man” as in crowned Edward VI in Dublin in 1487. (7,6) Character is better than wealth. “Welshman”. The languages often end in –is, If you have a ship and a cargo, you’ll get the right wind. equivalent to English “ish” and pronounced the DOWN “There is no luck except where there is discipline.” same as in “Spanish”. 2. Give permission to appear in Tyrrellspass enter- There are no strangers: Only friends we have yet to meet. tainment. (6) When you are right no one remembers; when you are Place: People: Language 3. Made free of right before 499 in Cahir, ideally. (3) wrong no one forgets. Europe Eoraip Eorapach 4. Headland to pace around. (4) A good start is half the work. France An Fhrainic Francach Fhraincis 5. “There is —— one thing in the world worse than be- God’s help is nearer than the door. Spain An Spáinn Spáinneach Spáinnis ing talked about, and that is not being talked about.” A closed hand only gets a clenched fist. Germany An Ghearmáin Gearmánach Ghearmáinis Oscar Wilde (4) It’s better to be sure, than to be lost. Russia An Rúis Rúsisenach Rúisis 6. “The ———— and the beautiful have no enemy but “People live in each other’s shelter.” Netherlands An Ollain Ollanach Ollainnis time.” Yeats (of Eva Gore Booth and Con Markiewicz.) “The world would not make a racehorse of a donkey.” Norway An Iorua Ioruach Ioruais (8) “A lock is better than suspicion.” Asia An Âise Âiseach Japan An tSeapáin Seapánach Seapánais China An tSín Síneach Sínis ADVERTISEMENT America Meiriceá Meiriceánach Béarla Canada Ceanada Ceanadach Béarla agus Fhraincis Irish cannot handle an initial /j/ or /ch/ Photography by sound so they both become /s/ as French “Jean” (“John”) became Séan and ”China” becomes /uhn cheen/. Recall that Fh- is “silent” so Fhrainic rhymes close to English “rank”. Image Photo Service Here are some words and phrases that will • be used in the next columns: Weddings • Anniversaries

Irregular forms of Abair “Speak!” – Dei- • Banquets • Portraits rim, deir, deirimid (Present), dúirt (Past), déarfaidh (Future – also with a “silent” f / • Reunions JEER-ee/). • Groups • Families “Learn” or “learning” foghlaim, “go on a holiday” ag dul ar saoire /SEE-ruh/, “business • Special Occasions trip” turas, , “go on a visit” tabhair cuairt , “basic course” bun cursa.

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Wild Atlantic Way

T he road isn’t going to rise up to meet you all the way over there in America, you know.

If you’re looking for one good reason to come home to Ireland this year, we’ll give you a million. That’s the record number of visitors who came from the U.S. during the year of The Gathering. And the wonderful festivals, music and sporting events are still going strong in 2014. So make plans today to visit the friends and family you’ve missed and we’re fairly certain the road will rise up to meet you along the way.

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