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By Peter F. Stevens BIR Staff His work is of world importance – literally so. At a recent screening of the documentary “The Peacemaker” at Plimoth Plantation, the personal struggles of Padraig O’Malley are presented on a parallel track with his labors to bring conflict resolution to the world’s bloodiest, most intractable trouble spots. O’Malley, the John Jo- seph Moakley Professor of International Peace and Reconciliation at the Uni- versity of Massachusetts Lt. Pauline Wells singing the anthems at the March 19 St. Patrick’s Breakfast. Don West photo Boston, has worked tire- lessly in such lethal locales as Iraq, Nigeria, Kosovo, Padraig O’Malley Singing and policing are a match, and Northern Ireland. Traveler for peace As the film explores, years, the award-win- the 73-year-old O’Malley ning Cambridge-based says Cambridge Lt. Pauline Wells draws upon his experi- filmmaker James Demo ences with addiction, By Sean Smith Fenway Park, Gillette Stadium and events. She has headlined benefit accompanied O’Malley to approaching wars and direct and produce “The Special to the BIR Faneuil Hall – in nearly 16 years of concerts (some of which she attends conflict as a form of that It’s not that Pauline Wells wasn’t singing professionally. “I had such in civilian attire) to support military Peacemaker,” a docu- disease. Confronting cul- mentary that, in Demo’s used to singing: Growing up in a huge stage fright. But when we veterans, foster children, homeless tural and historical de- family with strong Irish roots, and were on the dance floor together, I people, and others in need, and she words, “takes viewers into mons both internal and Padraig O’Malley’s world a father who loved to sing, there just quietly sang along to the songs has sung at naturalization ceremo- external – in the form of were plenty of opportunities for her that were playing, and he loved it. nies for new American citizens. Her of negotiations and confer- one’s entrenched enemies ences with leaders from at home or in the church choir. But He always encouraged me. And then repertoire includes many familiar -- requires the help of getting up by herself to sing in front one year, he got me singing lessons Irish and Celtic as well as Ameri- war-torn regions. fellow “addicts” of other I n t e r v i e w s w i t h of a roomful of people – let alone a as a Christmas present. That was can songs, contemporary as well as war-ravaged regions, as packed stadium? Not a chance. how it started.” traditional, including the likes of O’Malley and key figures well as peace brokers. He in his life paint an intricate Her husband, however, had other Wells has become an iconic figure “Fields of Athenry,” “Tell Me Ma,” believes addiction treat- ideas. in Boston, not only as a singer but “Hard Times,” “Ride On” and “Auld portrait of what motivates ment techniques can work him to take on the seem- “This is all Richard. If not for also as a police officer – roles she Lang Syne.” at the negotiation table. him, I never would’ve tried,” says regards as intertwined – performing On May 11, Wells will perform For more than five (Continued on page 17) Wells, who has made more than 500 the national anthem in full uniform for a cause that is particularly near public appearances – including at at civic, charitable, and other special (Continued on page 15) Photos of the event, Page 6 GPA players get big Boston welcome at inaugural event

By Bill Forry Corkery— was on hand for the dinner Editor and reception, which featured Irish The first-ever Boston gala devoted sports commentator and TV personality exclusively to a celebration of Gaelic Marty Morrissey in the role of master of Games players was a smashing success ceremonies. Aidan Browne, a partner last month as a sell-out crowd packed the at event sponsor Sullivan & Worcester State Room overlooking the city’s harbor and chairman of Boston Friends of the to dine and drink with an all-star line-up GPA, kicked off the night with a rousing of GAA stars past and present. introduction of the cause itself— which The gala —hosted by the newly formed was aided immensely by the work of the Boston Friends of the Gaelic Players Irish American Partnership, the key local Association— also served as a launch organization in support of the dinner. pad to announce the return of hurling The Gaelic Players Association Séamus Darby (far right) who scored perhaps the most famous goal in GAA to Fenway Park with a pair of matches (GPA) represents more than 2,200 cur- history to give Offaly an upset win over Kerry during the 1982 All-Ireland planned for this November. rent Gaelic footballers and hurlers in Final, is shown during an interview with his Kerry counterpart, Tommy An array of legends— including Ireland. Its services include personal Doyle, and sports commentator Marty Morrissey at the Boston Friends of 17-time All Ireland champion Briege (Continued on page 19) the GPA Dinner on April 7. Bill Brett photo Page 2 May 2017 BOSTON IRISH Reporter bostonirish.com bostonirish.com May 2017 BOSTON IRISH Reporter Page 3 Volunteers pitch-in, recall victims on One Boston Day By Jennifer Smith flecting, it’s about moving Reporter Staff forward for us as a family More than 100 peo- and as a community.” ple gathered in Peabody Mayor Martin Walsh and Square on Saturday, April Gov. Charlie Baker joined 15 to mark One Boston in the moment of silence Day and share a moment at 2:49 p.m. — the time of of silence with the Richard the first explosion — as the family, whose 8-year-old bells of All Saints’ Church son Martin lost his life dur- rang out. “It’s just amazing ing the bombing attack at that the community that the Boston Marathon four we’re in today, Dorches- years ago. ter, it’s just amazing that The day of public service every time you’re asked, and unity commemorates you rise to the occasion,” those lost in the twin Walsh said. bombings on April 15, Earlier that afternoon, 2013 — BU student Lingzi volunteers cleaned and Lu, and Medford’s Krystle beautified stretches of Campbell were also killed Dorchester Avenue. New in the blasts. MIT Police plantings stood in the Officer Sean Collier, who square. Food tents and can- was killed three days vasses bearing messages of later by the bombers, and solidarity rose outside Ash- mont Station. Members of Jump Into Ireland- Tourism Ireland hosted an annual sales presentation April 13 to Boston- area travel Boston Police Officer Den- and media professionals at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel. Delegations from12 Irish tourism compa- nis Simmonds, who died Team MR8, some of whom nies were joined by TI North America EVP Alison Metcalfe and her staff to showcase travel options to a year after he sustained would run the Marathon Ireland. See Ed Forry’s column, page 4. Sandie McDaid photo injuries during a confronta- two days later, draped blue tion with the killers, were and white ribbons around also remembered at the the Peabody Square clock ceremony. tower. Taking a peek inside The Industry, Standing beside a white “The work you did today, wreath, and flanked by it looks incredible,” Bill his wife Denise and their Richard said. “I just want next pub-eatery in Adams Village children, Henry and Jane, to thank you on behalf of our family, and you know, Landmark – another new Bill Richard said, “People By Bill Forry look at us and ask how we when we go across the Editor eatery that has opened in street for hot dogs and ice what was once Gerard’s do it. It’s within our family, It’s called The Industry, it’s the strength of our fam- cream and some drinks to- a 140-seat lounge and – are all booming at the day, think of Martin, ‘cause moment. ily. But if you look to your restaurant serving up left and look to your right I mean like most kids, it American comfort food “We think we will get a was his favorite food.” lot of people from around and look around, this is the and a large variety of reason,” he said. “This is A number of runners wines and whiskeys, and the village who’ll want to from Dorchester plugged walk here,” said Arrow- how we do it. This is how it’s is on track for a sum- we get by. This is how we along and made it through mertime completion in smith, a native of Ireland’s the Boston Marathon’s 26 County Louth. “It’s going move forward. Adams Corner. The eatery He added: “And One Bos- miles and 385 yards of will replace Sonny’s, the to be a neighborhood winding road from Hop- place.” ton Day, while it’s about longtime neighborhood hanging wreaths and re- kinton to Boylston Street. hangout that was sold last year to David Arrowsmith and Martin Davis. This is the first restaurant-bar project for the duo. Arrowsmith, who Inside The Industry— co-owners David Arrowsmith owns Neponset-based and Martin Davis are supervising the complete Capital Construction, is renovation of the old Sonny’s in Dorchester’s Adams leading a team of builders Corner. Bill Forry photo who are installing new room will allow for two or breakfast, lunch and din- windows, doors and build- three musicians, he said. ner, but will begin with ing out the interior of the Davis, who will serve as just dinner during a soft space, including a state- general manager, said the opening period. of-the-art, 618-square foot bar will include a chilled- “We’ll have a great kitchen. Geraghty glass system, which will menu, from flatbreads and The partners led the allow every pint poured seafood to steaks— and Reporter on a tour of the to be ice cold. Arrowsmith an amazing burger,” he ASSOCIATES space on Monday. A 30- added that the bar will said. And, of course, this seat main bar will feature also feature Dorchester’s being Adams Corner— a 16 tap beers— including largest variety of whis- full Irish breakfast. PROPERTY MANAGERS nitrogen-fueled Guin- keys, with more than 50 The Industry, at 750 ness— and a massive, different labels on offer. Adams St., will sit in a mahogany wine cabinet. “We are really looking village that has become Studio and 1-Bedroom Apartments The large room will be to give the neighborhood a mecca for pubs and a lined with red-leather something different,” said diverse range of dining Available in the desirable booths and floor-to-ceiling Arrowsmith. The eat- options. Eire Pub, Lucy’s, windows that will open up ery will eventually serve Molinari’s, Blasi’s, and to Adams Street. Cedar Grove section of Dorchester. As they promised, the partners are leaving no Studios reasonably trace of the Sonny’s foot- print. His bar’s wooden priced; front doors are in the basement, where there’ll be re-used out of public 1-bedroom units; sight. Otherwise, everything is brand new— gas heat and hot water included. lines, HVAC systems, and plumbing. “The neighbors here Short walk to the Red Line. have been fantastic,” said Arrowsmith. “The two things they said they Free off-street Parking. wanted most was live entertainment and a private room for functions Washing Machines and we’re doing both.” The private room will ac- and Dryers in building. commodate up to 38 seats and a small stage near the Call Michael at 617-364-4000 front of the main dining Dawn Morrissey, president of the Irish Film Festi- val in Boston, took the oath to become a US citizen For the record last month. The native of Kildare says she applied Geraghty Associates, Inc. Because of a production for citizenship the day after the 2016 presidential Property Managers error, the page folio in last election because “I really want to have a voice in month’s issue,VOL. 28 #4, the midterm elections.” Dawn is pictured here after P.O. Box 52, Readville, MA 02137-0052 was incorrect. It should her April 20 naturalization ceremony at Faneuil have read April 2017 Hall. IrishNetwork/Boston photo Tel: 617-364-4000 Fax: 617-364-3157 Page 4 May 2017 BOSTON IRISH Reporter bostonirish.com Publisher’s Notebook The Irish don’t matter much as It’s a good the British deal with Brexit plan time to take By Joe Leary election for the 650 members Special to the BIR of the British Parliament. It is For over six centuries Ireland has suffered from its scheduled for June 8. A regular the ‘Jump’ imperialistic neighbor. Located just across the Irish Sea, election was not due until 2020. certain parts of the three cultures of Wales, Scotland, The reason given was her desire By Ed Forry and England, collectively known as the British people, to strengthen her majority while It’s time to Jump into Ireland! have considered Ireland their personal punching bag. she is negotiating Brexit. But the That’s the catch line this year in the marketing And now it is happening again. move shows uncertainty at best strategy of Tourism Ireland, the agency that promotes Led by their conservative ruling class, the British and, probably, a worry about the travel and tours to the Emerald Isle, both the Republic have always set themselves above other countries. The weakness in her position. She of Ireland and Northern Ireland. notion of a United Kingdom or Great Britain came has said she will not participate The flight time from Boston to Dublin is “almost the from an attitude toward the world that was enhanced in television debates. Joe Leary same as from New York to Los Angeles,” according to by their powerful Navy, which for years defeated and Meanwhile, in Ireland and the agency. In fact, with a strong tailwind across the dominated many other nations. Northern Ireland, there is fear that their people will Atlantic, the flight time is a little more than five hours, Today, countries like Canada, Australia, India, and suffer greatly because of Brexit. The political situation and this year, with a new Delta Airline daily flight, and Israel are free from British control. It is no longer true in the North is already in turmoil due to the startling added Aer Lingus planes from Logan, there are more that the sun never sets on the British Empire. But success of Sinn Fein in the March election. The parties seats than ever before, and the increased competition we still see Britain holding on to bits and pieces like cannot come to agreement on new rules for govern- affords some real airfare bargains this summer. Gibraltar, the Falkland Islands, and Northern Ireland. ment and Northern Ireland Secretary of State James “Jump into Ireland” was the Unfortunately, the Republic of Ireland still suffers Brokenshire, who reports to May, had set a deadline theme of an evening of entertain- from the weight of British imperialism in Northern of early May for agreement by all parties. ment and marketing efforts pre- Ireland. The British attitude of superiority exists today With the death of Martin McGuinness, there does not sented recently by Tourism Ireland in the vote of its people to leave the European Union. It appear to be a leader in the North with enough stature to some 150 members of Boston’s was close – 52 percent to leave and 48 percent to stay to bring everyone together to form a government. There travel trade and local media. The in the EU, with Scotland, Northern Ireland, and the even seems to be a rise in dissident IRA activity. The guests at the Fairmont Copley millions around London voted against leaving. alternatives for the government are another election Plaza learned details about such The new Conservative government, however, is or the return of all power to London, which, of course, attractions as the “Wild Atlantic fighting hard to leave the Union. A formal letter has was the cause of much of the violence in the first place. Way”, the Causeway Coastal Route, been sent to the EU by British Prime Minister Theresa Most of the Unionists in Northern Ireland are de- Belfast’s Titanic heritage, Water- May announcing her intention to begin negotiations lighted with Brexit, seeing it as another step away ford Crystal’s new visitor center, and featured details to leave the organization. Any agreement must be ap- from a united Ireland. They would also be delighted about “Ireland’s Ancient East,” highlighting the cities proved by all the 27 countries remaining, and everyone with government returning to London. In all, it is a of Cork and Dublin. agrees that the final exit will take at least two years very volatile situation. Said Alison Metcalfe, Tourism Ireland’s Head of and probably longer. According to the Belfast Telegraph in early April, North America: “Tourism Ireland has prioritized North Meanwhile, the idea that Britain will be leaving “The Irish Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Charles America for 2017 as a market which offers a strong the European Union is causing immense worry nearly Flanagan, called Brexit ‘a bad decision,’ and added that return on investment in terms of holiday visitors and everywhere. Brexit, as it is called, will be extremely Ireland “should not be placed at more of a disadvantage expenditure. A number of factors are working in our difficult to manage. The other EU countries are not than the UK as a result of its decision to leave.” favor, including more airline seats than ever before, happy with Britain and it is anticipated they will make A well-known Irish reporter, John Spain of Irish from 20 gateway cities across North America to the it a long and tedious process to discourage any more Central, says: “Brexit can only have two outcomes island of Ireland, with numerous new flights and ex- countries from leaving. No one knows what the final for Ireland, extremely bad or even worse. There is no panded services in the pipeline for this year.” agreement will look like. possible upside for us.” The delegation of 12 Irish tourism companies had met The chief negotiator for Europe, Michel Barnier, has Ray Bassett, former Irish Ambassador to Canada, with travel professionals based in Texas and Chicago be- said that any agreement about Gibraltar will have to has been as saying, “There are 500,000 Irish citizens fore making their final stop in Boston. According to Tour- be approved by Spain. Immediately, a conservative living in England. Who is protecting their rights.” ism Ireland staff, the presentation featured a 60-minute British leader, Lord Michael Howard, threatened to Colum Eastwood, head of the SDLP, recently said “TV show format” sales pitch, highlighting the island go to war, citing the example of The Falkland Islands that when May called for a snap election, she threw a of Ireland, and networking sessions with travel and war. Howard’s reaction is classic British. The Falklands “hand grenade” into the middle of the peace process. lifestyle journalists, providing a platform to showcase war resulted in 2,700 killed and wounded for an island Secretary of State Brokenshire has now changed and sell Ireland to travel decision-makers in each city. thousands of miles from London with a population of his mind in view of the snap election and postponed Attendees were treated to servings of gourmet Irish 3,000. the deadline for a new government agreement in the food dishes, including a lamb stew, baked salmon, Irish Barnier has said that the first item on his agenda North to June 28. potatoes, and an assortment of Irish cheeses and des- is the payment of 50 billion euro to the EU for British To London and Theresa May, the Irish don’t matter serts. “We are delighted to be here in Boston profiling obligations under the current agreement. That should much. The people of Northern Ireland should remem- everything that is great about a trip to Ireland, Metcalfe be interesting. ber this. said. “In 2016, we welcomed a record 1.4 million US In a surprise move in April, May called for a snap visitors. Looking to the year ahead, we are confident that our strategy, combined with more airline seats, a strong dollar, as well as the strength and competitive- Off the Bench ness of the vacation experience around the island of Ireland, will deliver further growth. “Boston is an important outbound market for tourism to Ireland, and events like this provide a The good ship Faith can wander welcome opportunity to cement the great links that exist between this part of the US and Ireland, and to highlight what is new and exciting on the island.” off course, but I remain aboard Exhibitors each had a station where they met and mingled with guests, giving details about their prop- By James W. Dolan Did we invent right and wrong? Can something erties and handing out an array of pamphlets and Special to the Reporter that’s wrong for me be right for someone else? Can my brochures. Afterwards, a 60-minute theatrical show From nothing to nothing; weakness be another’s strength? Just how malleable featured live Irish music and spokespeople from each is it all a dream, swirling are qualities once considered enduring? Where does of the Irish trade visitors from a dozen hotels, guest fantasies lacking substance? conscience fit in? To what degree is intent an aggravat- houses, tour operators and and tourist attractions. Are we just another species to ing or mitigating factor? Among the Irish businesses making their pitch to the come and go, links in a twisted These questions have no easy answers, but, when audience were: Authentic Ireland, Brendan Vacations, chain of happenstance and considered, they can provide a framework, or what Globus Family of Brands, Adams and Butler travel, chance? Does life matter or scientists might call a “working hypothesis,” to explain B&B Ireland, Lynott Tours, Sceptre Tours, Specialized is it a bridge from nothing to who, what, and where we are, particularly when sup- Travel Services, Ballynahinch Castle, Culture & Heri- nowhere? Are efforts to find a ported by theology and philosophy. Less exacting or tage Tours Ireland, Extreme Ireland (EI) Travel, Epic- deeper meaning futile? restrictive than science, they, too, probe the unknown. The Irish Emigration Museum, Glasnevin Cemetery Is truth an illusion, spun Faith generates many unanswered and unanswer- Museum, Monart Hotel & Spa, Inchydoney Island Lodge from thin air with no more able questions, but it provides a platform from which & Spa, Lough Eske Castle Hotel & Spa, Manor House substance than a cloud? Does to confront the doubt that accompanies any thought- Hotels & Irish Country Hotels, and The Merrion Hotel. James W. Dolan justice even exist? Or is it as ful consideration of these issues. Faith is a choice; For more details about summer attractions in Ireland, transient as shifting sand? it is the affirmation of hope. Defined as a “confident visit online tinyurl.com/lrst2yj. And what of love: Is it only the means to perpetuate a expectation,” hope assumes doubt. So much of faith is species? Are we adrift in a sea with no absolutes, one beyond our capacity to understand that a struggle to wave overcoming another in the eternal tides? sustain it is almost inevitable. My journey convinces Such questions are often lost in life’s turbulence as me that the universe and all in it are not the result of Boston Irish we struggle with the stuff of daily living. Is life a play an endless series of cosmic accidents and coincidences without a script, a series of frenzied vignettes made with no design or purpose. REPORTER up as the drama unfolds? What’s the point or, deeper My Christian faith involves trust and submission. 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The right is reserved by The Boston Irish tion be described as “alternate justice” or restrictive remain aboard, hoping to see a light through the fog Reporter to edit, reject, or cut any copy without notice. healthcare be “alternate compassion?” when the voyage ends. bostonirish.com May 2017 BOSTON IRISH Reporter Page 5 Point of View Two men: A GOP prince at the public trough, and Daniel O’Connell, ‘The King of the Beggars’ By Peter F. Stevens he told the Irish Times and Irish America’s Irish Crown and Parliament as the “King of the Beggars.” BIR Staff Central, “Ireland will have no better ally in the world The statesman, who devoted his life and career to Like father, like son. This is not a matter of Repub- than America. It has always been that way, but even winning Catholic emancipation for his oppressed co- lican vs. Democrat or Left, Center, or Right. In more more so.” He neglected to add that as of this writing, religionists but fell short in his battle to win repeal of dizzying ways than can be tallied, President Trump Ireland’s importance to the Trump Administration is the Union with Britain, died in Genoa at the age of 71 and his family are flouting any distinction between the such that the president has not found the time to ap- on May 15, 1847, 170 years ago. family business and the nation’s welfare. “Welfare” point a new ambassador to the Emerald Isle – nor to Aware that he was dying, worn down by his labors is the key word here: The Trumps are bigger pigs at some 50 other nations. and the onset of the Great Famine, O’Connell had set the public trough than the stereotypical Conservative Young Trump was just warming up. In an interview out on a pilgrimage to Rome but made it only as far target: Anyone receiving public assistance, Unemploy- with the Sunday Independent, he slammed Irish and as Genoa. His personal chaplain, Father Miley, wrote ment Insurance, Medicare, or even Social Security. humanitarian icon Bono, who, it must be pointed out, to O’Connell’s son: “…the worst has befallen us – the Case in point: Eric Trump and his latest Irish junket did not hold back in his criticism of Eric’s daddy during Liberator, your illustrious father – the father of his – all at taxpayer expense. the presidential campaign. “The American dream was country – the glory and the wonder of Christendom – No rational person can running away very, very quickly. I think Bono got it is dead! Dead! No, I should say rather, O’Connell is in deny that the Trumps, as exactly wrong,” Eric said. “In all fairness,” he added, Heaven, his death with every president and “it is very easy for Bono to say that the American was happy; he first family are entitled to dream ran away as he sings from a stage for $5 million received in the Secret Service protection. a night. I mean, give me a break!” most fervent sen- The Trumps, however, also Give us a break, Eric. I guess that your upbringing timents the last feel entitled to use the Se- in a world of private family wealth and tony schools rites, and up to cret Service as a traveling exposed you to average or impoverished folks in some the last sigh was Praetorian guard on busi- way that Bono and his band-mates, who grew up with surrounded by ness trips and that you, I, none of those advantages, could never grasp. Eric every consolation and all American taxpayers Trump, champion of the common man, also reflected on provided by our should foot the costs to put how his Irish nanny, Dorothy Curry, gave him special holy religion.” up Eric Trump’s protective insights into the Irish: “So I feel like I have a lot of Irish T o d a y , detail in hotels and pay the heritage in me based on her, based on the fact that I O’Connell’s body bill for meals and every was coming over here with her every single summer. reposes in a splen- other cost that Eric and his And, again, it wasn’t like I was going to Dublin and did mausoleum brother, Donald, Jr., hand staying in some hotel. I mean this was real Ireland. in the form of an Eric Trump off to the government. She would take a car and we drove all over Ireland Irish round tower As Eric conducts the fam- together. It was a lot of fun.” at Glasnevin Cem- ily business in Doonbeg and other Irish locales, what It’s nice to know that Eric knows the “real Ireland” etery. His heart, is known is that the taxpayers doled out $4,029.85 on in ways that have eluded the U2 lads. according to his limousines and $11,261 in hotel fees for Lord Eric’s The price tag of Eric’s and Donald, Jr.’s trips have wishes, was sent A plaque commemorating Daniel Secret Service team. The family and their supporters not eluded numerous critics. At some $200,000 and to Rome shortly O’Connell, that was taken outside will not reveal if the Trumps billed the government to climbing, the junkets have led Congressman Elijah after his death. the house where he died on May house the agents at Trump’s Irish resort. The silence Cummings to charge that the taxpayers are being Like so many of 15, 1847. Winnie H. Liang photo speaks for itself. We paid for that, too. In all likelihood, gamed by the Trump clan: “The Trump family’s frequent his fellow Irish, we also paid for the airfares of Eric’s personal/public travel to international destinations purely to promote O’Connell died far from his homeland, but still burned bodyguards so that he could conduct family business. the Trump family business is burning through taxpayer with love for it and for the poor and downtrodden. He Eric’s taxpayer-funded business featured a two-day dollars at an unprecedented rate and stretching the had always refused to visit America because of his stay in Co. Clare at the posh Trump International Secret Service increasingly thin.” vehement hatred of slavery. His doctrine of nonvio- Golf Links (formerly the Doonbeg Golf Club), where, Recalling a titan’s passing lent protest and political action foreshadowed that of displaying a pronounced case of foot-in-mouth-disease, While strolling along the scenic streets of Genoa on Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr., among others. elitist tone deafness, or clueless privilege – take your a recent sojourn to Italy, I happened to glimpse a large One suspects that Daniel O’Connell, a genuine man pick – he held a number of business meetings at the plaque affixed to a building. Staring down at me was of the people, would have scoffed at the notion of the property, played a round of golf, and spoke at length the visage of Daniel O’Connell, revered by Ireland as Trumps as friends of anyone beneath the so-called to the Irish media. “From a big picture standpoint,” “The Liberator” and reviled in the 19th century by the “upper one percent.” Hostile climate for immigrants seen “Not only do we need as threat to New England economy to maintain the level of immigration that we have By Colin A. Young account for roughly 24 percent of the health and the welfare of the commu- now, which is about a mil- State House News Service county’s economic output, Lima said. nity, and particularly to the business Immigrants are the underpinning of But President Donald Trump’s execu- community.” lion per annum -- that’s entire sectors of the region’s economy tive orders on immigration and refugee Mark Zandi, chief economist of and have been the driving force behind policy are having a chilling effect on Moody’s Analytics, said at an economic legal and illegal -- but we Boston’s population and workforce the immigrant community, stopping conference in Boston earlier this year growth since 1980. But now policy pro- immigrants from coming to the United that as the Baby Boomer generation need more. In fact, I think posals from the White House threaten States and causing immigrants already departs the workforce, a lack of im- the biggest problem busi- to upend entire sectors of the region’s in the country to question their place migration would be “a very significant economy, city officials and immigrant in American society, Eva Millona, ex- constraint on the economy’s potential nesses are going to face advocates said last week. ecutive director of the Massachusetts growth.” “The deeper you go into how we are Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy “Not only do we need to maintain the going forward is a lack of affected -- whether it’s being served a Coalition said. level of immigration that we have now, meal at a restaurant at lunch or hav- “The vision of the new president since which is about a million per annum -- labor. It’s going to be a ing a loved one cared for -- I think it the campaign has been unapologeti- that’s legal and illegal -- but we need very tight labor market.” becomes very apparent that we are at cally anti-immigrant, anti-refugee, and more,” Zandi said. “In fact, I think the the cusp of a very serious problem,” many thought it might just be a market- biggest problem businesses are going to Jewish Vocational Services President ing tool during the campaign but he’s face going forward is a lack of labor. It’s Jerry Rubin said, noting the prevalence kept his promise and he is delivering going to be a very tight labor market.” of foreign-born workers in the service on all those promises as to what the The Boston region in particular and long-term care industries. new vision is,” Millona said. “Over the could be affected by an executive or- economy where we are leaders nation- There are 1,095,953 Massachusetts years we’ve seen mood swings about our der signed Tuesday by Trump. The ally and internationally ... sits on that residents who were born in another immigration and integration policies order directs the secretary of state, base of immigrant talent,” he said. country -- totaling about 16 percent ... but we haven’t seen anything like the attorney general, the secretary of “That’s a major area of concern and of the state’s population — and 28.4 this; running an election with a notion labor, and the secretary of homeland I’m sure there many people who were percent of Boston residents, or 190,123 of seeing all immigrants and refugees security to conduct an interdepartmen- nervous about yesterday’s news.” people, were foreign-born, according through the lens of terrorism.” tal review of the H-1B visa program, While Trump’s administration to Boston Planning and Development And that chilling effect could have which allows companies to bring ratchets up enforcement of immigra- Agency data. drastic impacts on the region’s econ- “skilled” foreign workers to fill jobs tion laws and presses ahead on its Since 1980, Boston’s population omy. As the Baby Boomer generation in America for a set amount of time. “America first” agenda, the executive has grown by 14 percent and im- ages out of the workforce and while During a April 19 event in Wisconsin, director of an organization that helps migrants have accounted for almost the state’s unemployment rate hovers the president said the H-1B visa pro- immigrants become U.S. citizens said all of that growth, Alvaro Lima, the around 3 percent, growth will be limited gram “should include only the most many immigrants have become increas- BPDA’s director of research, said unless there are new workers entering skilled and highest-paid applicants and ingly interested in obtaining full legal Wednesday morning at an event the labor force here, according to Rubin. should never, ever be used to replace citizenship. Only 10 percent of the 8.8 hosted by the Boston Foundation. “Boston in particular, but Massa- American workers.” million eligible Green Card holders ap- “Immigrants are crucial to the growth chusetts and probably New England in The rise of Massachusetts’ innovation ply for full citizenship, she said. of the population, they are crucial to general, is facing a very serious chal- economy has been driven by the region’s “Citizenship was previously, I think, the diversity of the city, they contribute lenge to our economic growth because concentration of higher education insti- considered kind of a luxury, a sort into Boston’s economic growth,” Lima you cannot grow when you are full em- tutions and the “internationalization” of bucket list item to be crossed off,” said. “It’s very hard to have wealth ployment without additional workers,” that leads to employers seeking out Veronica Serrato, executive director and health in a society and in a city if he said. “As you can see immigration world-class talent that can come to of Project Citizenship, said. “But now it’s not by advancing the integration of has been the driver, really the entire America with an H-1B visa, Rubin said. it has really changed to an urgent immigrants.” driver, of the growth of the labor force “That whole segment of our economy, need as the only protection against People born in other countries hold 27 and that presents a very, very serious what you might think of as the innova- deportation.” percent of the jobs in Suffolk County and problem to the overall economy, to the tion economy or the knowledge-based Page 6 May 2017 BOSTON IRISH Reporter bostonirish.com BRETT’S BOSTON By Harry Brett Exclusive photos of Boston Irish people & events

“The Peacemaker,” a documentary film about the life and work of Padraig O’Malley, was given a special screening on April 23 at Plimoth Plantation. The film takes viewers from O’Malley’s life in Cambridge to some of the most danger- ous crisis zones on Earth – from Northern Ireland to Kosovo to Nigeria to Iraq – over five years as he employs a peacemaking model based on his own recovery from addiction.

1.) Deanne Kelley, Marblehead, Ryan Ford, Somerville, Edris Kelley, Marshfield, Morgan Ford, Somerville, Kathryn & David DeMoss, Westport; 2.) Magdalen & Glyn Dowden, Plymouth; 3.) James Demo, Pad- 1. raig O’Malley 4.) Emily Grogan, Cambridge, Susan Epstein, Hull; 5.) Steve Silva, Carol Tinkham, Buzzards Bay; 6.) Bill & Jean O’Donnell, Woonsocket RI; 7.) Candyce Carragher, Hull, James Demo, film director; 8.) Janice Plunkett, Barry Velleman, Marshfield; 9.) Andrea King, Sharyn Wa- ters, Plymouth; 10.) Susan NiCastro, John Twohig, Brockton; 11.) Colleen & Ed Silvia, Lakeville; 12.) Paul & Susan McCarthy, Jody Regan, Steve Aucella, all of Marshfield.

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By Bill O’Donnell some fun with the Fox channel for its telling President most of them in rural communities. Tightening the Screws on Detained Immi- Trump that he is doing a “flawless job.” King chided Looking at the big picture, overall the number of grants – In a recent column, I outlined the extreme Fox for calling the chaos that was the first 90 days of gardai are 10,987. Planning calls for a garda work force difficulties that detained immigrants face prior to the Trump reign into serious question. Consider: the of 21,000 by 2021, comprising 15,000 gardai, 2,000 deportation, but the rules in some instances were cabinet choices, with one being fired and another, the reserve members, and 4,000 civilians. Despite the there to protect those awaiting deportation. weasel Attorney General Jeff Sessions, having to rise in gardai numbers, there was a reduction in the Now, however, a Trump regime seeking to find jail recuse himself on the Russia contacts; two stories on number in such counties as Kerry, Roscommon, Meath, space to hold detainees has moved to curtail practices the “armada” that Trump had steaming into the wa- Mayo, Waterford, Leitrim, Donegal, and Monaghan. that help make life bearable for detainees. ters off North Korea and the Pentagon had heading in Information in this report was provided under New rules under Trump the other direction off Singapore; a number of critical Freedom of Information regulations. now make no mention of agencies nowhere near fully staffed; travel bills in the Reveal Social Media Codes to Enter US? The translation services or tens of millions for Trump’s retreats to Mar-a-Lago; latest from the Trump administration and Homeland expedited medical needs, West Wing feuds and the dumping of Steve Bannon Security is that some airline passengers entering the This, of course, reflects from his eagle’s perch; the courts rejecting Trump’s US will be asked to provide the passwords to their the president’s belief that “performance treats” when he shows off his executive social media accounts as a condition of entry. A social our government should be orders; a growing pile of Trumpian flip-flops; and his sweep of this type, if implemented ,would provide more harsh with unau- staff in waiting fearful of fielding the next phone call government officials access to American relatives, thorized immigrants. Yet from Russia. friends and colleagues. Other countries, forced to have another show and tell for This is a “smooth-running machine?” As King said, their travelers provide media account numbers, could his voters. “The president has to watch Fox & Friends in the retaliate against air travelers from America to other There have been addi- morning to be reminded of the flawless job he’s doing.” countries. A case needs to be made for this proposal. tional moves to increase John Hume, The Statesman of the North – He The problem is that we don’t know what standards detainee facilities as the had a birthday this year, his 80th, the “Four Score” would be used to decide entry and what would hap- administration moves event. He is retired after a lifetime of devotion, vision, pen to the media code data. Would this information Bill O’Donnell ahead with added deten- and courage. He once said that he spent half his time be used to create a social media data base, and if so, tion beds for increased in the air and half in wood-paneled conference rooms. whom would it be shared with? numbers. Little of con- He is right except it was more like three-quarters of The ACLU, asserting that forcing travelers to provide structive programming is being advanced as the his time in the air, traveling from Derry to Dublin, social media codes is a violation of our civil liberties, campaign moves ahead to round up and incarcerate Belfast, London, Washington, Boston, and the EU’s has decided to “fight back.” The organization has those who run afoul of the ICE Brigade, even lowering sister cities. Yet they were years of accomplishment joined with partners to convince Homeland Security the threshold of what were previously criminal acts and accolades and it was the John Hume energy, Secretary Kelly that these proposed new rules are a or behavior, in essence, that is, treating detainees as foresight, and belief in peace that played a unique role “non-starter.” More to come with this criminals, not civil detainees. in the Good Friday agreement and the ultimate peace. A Good Man Gone To His Rest – Dan Rooney, One factor that Trump and customs enforcement I spent happy and satisfying hours watching John chairman emeritus of the Pittsburgh Steelers and pre-Trump encouraged, or at least never publicly cor- chipping away at the violence. We were never close Barack Obama’s ambassador to Ireland for over three rected, is the myth that undocumented immigrants friends. I was happy with being a spearcarrier, an years, has died after a lifetime of achievements and in the US are freeloaders who are living off welfare admirer from the first time I met him, in the 1980s, faithful service to America and Ireland. He was a co- and taking jobs away from American citizens while through my time with Boston Ireland Ventures, the founder of the American Ireland Fund, a longtime and not paying their share of the national tax burden. Four-trade festivals in Boston’s World Trade Center, sturdy proprietor with the National Football League, Nothing could be further from the truth. and the creation of the Foyleside Shopping Centre and co-founder of the Newry/Pittsburgh Partnership. It is encouraging that the Boston Globe and a in Derry. Boston had a large role in that singular He was a most likable, smiling personality who graced growing number of respected newspapers have been enterprise. his long life with giving and service. publishing editorials correcting the record to factu- Ireland needed a helping hand back in the day, but Art Rooney had much to be proud of: He was the ally report incorrect data or intentionally false beliefs it clearly had the leadership in John Hume and his first ambassador to Ireland to visit all 32 counties that, sadly, help distort the massive contributions of storied career. Heroes have their own ways and John’s and he wrote and created the “Rooney Rule,” an NFL undocumented immigrants. were strewn with wreckage needing hands to tend to mandate that all hiring for NFL coaching vacancies A Globe editorial (April 18) may have surprised some it. And in that sporting bromide that describes his include a minority candidate among those invited for when it outlined nearly $12 billion of undocumented personal approach, “He had your back.” interviews. And he maintained strong personal and immigrant tax contributions. Other papers have re- We were so fortunate in having a John Hume familial links with the town of Newry and the border ported in detail that undocumented immigrants pay during those perilous, troubled years. And he made area in Ireland. more into the US Treasury each year then they ever all the difference. I hope that his twilight years are RANDOM CLIPPINGS receive in benefits. It is clearly time that these and comfortable and safe, and that he knows how much A few forests have been felled covering the firing other factual details be well publicized by immigrant we respect all he does for Ireland, the island of Ire- of Bill O’Reilly by Fox amidst a gathering storm of groups and their allies. land. Happy Birthday, John, and God bless, from a complaints against him by female victims of sexual At Long Last, People See the Truth of Bill longtime believer. harassment. But he is walking away with a $25 million O’Reilly – He has had a long and profitable broad- Ivanka Spins The Wheel, and Yes, Coincidences “settlement.” Maybe it was to avoid messy litigation, casting career, most of it at Fox News since the mid- Happen in China – President Trump dines with but I do have one question to ask Fox News: Have 1990s. His major flaw, aside from that raging ego and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Dover sole and New they ever heard the expression “for cause?” Go to trial, a penchant for making up stories and falsehoods, is York strip steak. On that day that Ivanka Trump and if Fox loses, they pay, but if they beat O’Reilly in that he has no respect for women in the workplace. also met the Chinese leader, China granted prelimi- court, they give the $25 million to charitable women’s And when he starts huffing and puffing and women nary approval for three new trademarks for her line causes and soften their image with the viewing public repel his efforts, more often than not he tries in many of jewelry, hand bags, and spa service. Ivanka has for harboring Bill O for so long. … small (and successful) ways to harm their careers. also been granted four additional trademarks since Some ask what killed Martin McGuinness. The Cross Bill O and you were headed for the hinterlands. her father’s inauguration and has 32 pending, accord- answer is amyloidosis, a rare protein-related disease. He was the persistent stalker in the corridors, and ing to the Associated Press. Certainly a good day for … Patriots’ All World tight end Rob Gronkowski being a Big Star with the ratings, he had an edge Ivanka and her dad. brought a few laughs to White House press secretary when he entered his own Spin Zone. Finally, though, Of course, Ivanka’s products are made almost en- Sean Spicer as the Pats grin and gripped with Presi- he hit a critical mass of complaints from women who tirely in China, and there’s a side-pocket bonus that dent Trump. … Some fool splashed paint on Glasnevin had spent too many uncomfortable hours fending of the policy on trade or China’s currency could benefit Cemetery’s Remembrance Wall where the names of unwanted advances and crude dialogue. They lawyered her financially. All of this business traffic between all the dead from the 1916 Rising are displayed. … up; others went public (not an easy choice); and more the Trump family and China doesn’t impact the rest A shout-out to Bay State Attorney General Maura became yet more as time went by. of us who think Rodeo Drive is bull-riding and calf- Healey for recouping more than $80 million in dam- In response, he first talked about the perils of roping, but a former chief ethics adviser to President ages for fraud against the state’s Medicaid program. money and celebrity, then he resorted to the haven of Obama says, “I would never have allowed it.” And, he Looking for a few nights holiday stay at $400 a night? those many others who would “do anything” to avoid adds: “For their own sake, and the country’s, Ivanka Take a look into Inis Meain Restaurant & Suites, a hurting their children, “and so I have put to rest my and Jared [Kushner, her husband] should consider perfect hideaway just 12 miles from Galway City. … controversies to spare my children.” That sentiment stepping away from China matters.” Don’t hold your Will somebody remind Donald the President that nei- apparently never came to mind when he was prowling breath. And do not expect anytime soon to hear from ther Hillary nor his predecessor are his enemy. Truth the corridors of business. civilian Barack Obama. is. … Congress, desperate to find money for Trump’s Bill O and his former boss, Roger Ailes – and Trump I don’t know how to break this to the faithful, but fantasy agenda, is considering a plan to increase makes three –have crippling social problems and all Trump’s bed and golf course are in Mar-a-Lago in insurance premiums for older Americans. They call are fueled by a core disrespect for women. That’s so Palm Beach and that storied winter White House has is “age rating,” but you can call it “pocket-picking.” unfashionably retro, didn’t they know! a few problems. Restaurant inspectors recently found No way, Speaker Ryan. … The National Catholic Ian Paisley Phone Was Tapped, Says His Son – a dozen violations in the kitchen at the private club. Reporter newspaper has taken an aggressive stance Ian Paisley Jr., a North Antrim MP and son of the late The violations were rated as high priority: The meats against fake news and is prepared to lead the fight DUP Leader in the North, announced in Parliament in were not being stored properly, and fish served raw against Trump’s unsourced insult that the US press mid-April that his father’s phones were tapped when or undercooked “had not undergone proper parasite is the “enemy of the people.” … The snap British elec- he was an MP. Former deputy prime minister Lord destruction.” tion called by Prime Minister Theresa May is being Prescott claimed that, in 2005, then British prime And you think you have problems? Let me tell you ...’ strongly criticized in Northern Ireland, which is in minister Tony Blair told him that security services ‘The Peacekeeper’ Wins Jury Prize at Cleve- terrible shape and won’t be helped by internal British had eavesdropped on an MP, and that MP was the land – The documentary about Padraig O’Malley politics. … More on Martin McGuinness: Loyalists Rev. Ian Paisley. and his work has been moving to different screenings are going after him regarding his headstone, which Paisley junior said he hoped a full inquiry will be recently; the most recent was in Plymouth, MA on refers to the former IRA commander and Deputy First held into the claim. “I want to know what course of April 23 at the Plimoth Cinema where the film was Minister as an IRA volunteer. He had admitted that action can be taken to verify Lord Prescott’s claim shown at a post-production fundraiser organized by years ago, unlike Gerry Adams. So what’s new? and how do we hold those to account.” The rule at the producer Jim Demo. There will also be a screening Golfer Rory McIlroy and his bride were married time, and likely still in use, was the Wilson Doctrine in Orlando’s Florida Film Festival. The jury prize last month at Ashford Castle in Cong, scene years mandating that no government MPs were to be tapped. “Peacemaker” won in Cleveland was strong recogni- ago of the filming of the O’Hara-Wayne opus, “The In an open parliamentary debate it was fairly agreed tion for the documentary that follows Prof. Padraig Quite Man.” … Former Taoiseach and Fianna Fail that phone tapping “does take place as a matter of O’Malley over a number of foreign locales as Padraig party leader Bertie Ahern returned to the hustings course.” For the record, former PM Blair has denied “The Peacemaker” brings conflicting sides together in recently for a public FF event, his first attendance at he authorized any taps. search of elusive peace. a party event since March 2012. … Another longtime It must have been a slow and tedious session in Com- Are Ireland’s Gardai Reducing Numbers? – Ireland no show is Prince Charles, who is head- mons when Paisley junior arose to see if he could get An increasing number of villages and small towns ing for Kilkenny. It will be the first royal visit since any attention on the alleged wiretapping of his father in Ireland no longer have a dedicated garda. Newest 1904 when King Edward and Queen Alexandra some dozen years ago. Surely, the alleged tapping of figures show that 7 percent of the country’s 500 plus stayed at Kilkenny Castle. … A satisfying adieu to yesteryear has nowhere near the cachet that Trump’s stations no longer have a full-time gardai asssigned Bill O’Reilly and his made-up tales of derring-do. Fox bogus claim against Obama has today. to them. Official figures show nearly 40 police stations has just came clean in admitting that Bill O “did not CNN’s John King Calls Out Fox & Friends – now policed by officers from neighboring stations. Ad- witness any bombings in the Troubles” despite his Boston, and Dorchester’s, own John King of CNN had ditionally, 139 stations closed in the past five years, many claims that he did. 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An agency accredited by US Department of Justice About conditional One State Street, 8th Floor, Boston, MA 02109 permanent residence Telephone (617) 542-7654 Fax (617) 542-7655 Website:iiicenter.org Email: [email protected] – crucial next steps Legal Services Up- date – The Irish Interna- Q. I received a green card valid for two years, based tional Immigrant Center on my marriage to a US citizen. I see that the card has a team of immigra- is due to expire in a few months. What do I do now? tion attorneys and social A. Your two-year permanent residence (as opposed to workers who are available green cards good for ten years in other circumstances) for all Irish immigrants is “conditional,” because you were married to your US especially during this time citizen spouse for less than two years at the time when of uncertainty. We are your legal permanent residence was granted. Now closely following changes you and your spouse must jointly file Form I-751 with in immigration policy and US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) if you or anyone you know during the three-month window before your current wants to speak to an im- card expires, in order to “remove the condition” and migration attorney or a obtain a green card with a ten-year validity period. social worker please call Neglecting to file this application on time can have us at 617-542-7654. serious adverse consequences, including the loss of Legal Clinic Sched- permanent resident status. Christopher Dixon-O’Mara (second from right) with members of Climate Ac- ule – Downtown Boston: USCIS wants to see that you are still married and tion Campaign gathered in supported of the Climate Action Plan in Del Mar, living with your spouse, and that you therefore still One State Street, May 2, California. The plan successfully passed June 6, 2016. May 16; Brighton: Green have a basis for permanent residence (and also that you do not have any possibly disqualifying issues such Briar, May 8; Dorchester: of the men who helped to in quite this way ever. The intimate ride. St. Mark’s Parish School as criminal convictions). The kinds of evidence that build one of the greatest pool of natural talent is a The power of Irish com- you use to demonstrate the marriage relationship are Hall, May 24. Please call cities in the world and treasure and the losses munity is an ever-familiar 617.542.7654 for details. essentially the same as at your original green card the joys, losses, pain and and pain they confront theme. In “Emerald City,” interview, except that this time you mail the evidence camaraderie that it all head on, without flinch- Broderick’s community of to USCIS along with the Form I-751. For example: ‘Emerald City’: entailed. ing, make for a breath of characters on the work Unique Film tribute • Birth certificates of any children born of the re- He was immersed him- fresh air. site, and the ones he coaxes lationship, showing the applicant and spouse as the to the Irish In NYC self in this world of hard Throughout the many onto the literal stage in “My propensity for ad- parents. work and play for 20 years story lines, alcohol and New York as he corrals • Copies of federal and state tax returns with the diction arose out of the and has written and spo- what it means to be Irish, them all into his play, ul- need to escape my body. “married filing jointly” filing status. ken openly about climbing and to be drinking or try- timately accept his sober • Evidence of joint checking, savings, or other ac- I was in pain, I needed out of an addiction that ran ing not to drink, is a main self. They cling together as medication. It was that counts or assets (certificates of deposit, stocks, bonds, parallel for many of those theme. Colly, the main the world they’ve known at mutual funds, retirement accounts, pension plans, simple. Alcohol and drugs days and cost him three character, has begun to try the core of NY construction worked for many years to etc.), or joint obligations on any loans. marriages, many relation- to confront this piece of his begins to fade and we see • Photo ID cards (such as driver’s licenses, school numb the pain, then one ships, his teeth, hospital story. We see him attend strength and submission day it didn’t anymore.” IDs, or amended passports) showing the couple’s joint visits, and car wrecks. The AA meetings, avoiding unfold in many ways. address. These are the words of drink of this sub-culture, his pals’ pleas to join him Some take chances on Colin Broderick of Tyrone • An apartment lease or a letter from the landlord and his own path to re- at the bar, and tying to new life stories and some indicating that both spouses live at the apartment, or and then New York City. covery, is a thread in this navigate finding himself succumb to sorrow. They Colin is the brave and copies of rent receipts showing both parties’ names. brutally honest, sad, and again after decades with rejoice and grieve together • House or condominium deeds or mortgage docu- talented author of two funny film. “the drink.” We see his and remind us along the memoirs, and now of the ments showing joint tenancy and obligation. Joining Colin in the crew boss nearly lose his way of the strengths and • Credit cards showing both spouses’ names on the wonderful film, cast are John Duddy, the family and business to passions of the Irish. This “Emerald City,” which accounts. “Derry the Destroyer” addiction and we see the film dares to shed light on • Documents from an employer showing a change has garnered love and boxer, comedic actor John gang of friends binge drink the shame and vulnerabil- praise this past year at in records to reflect the spouse’s new marital status Keating, and an amazingly the evenings away. Colin ity that fuels addiction by or showing designation of the spouse as the person multiple film festivals: talented cast culled from regains a footing in early giving us lots of love and Manhattan, London, Der- to be notified in event of accident, sickness, or other the many men and women sobriety as he finds love, laughter along the way. emergency. ry, Belfast and Omagh. Broderick has known dares to produce his first For further info on IIIC IIIC Wellness Services • Evidence of life insurance policies where one spouse through his years in NYC play, and discovers the services, please see our is named as the beneficiary of the other. was excited and proud to construction. They all quiet power of yoga quite website iiicenter.org and bring this film of hard- • Evidence of one spouse’s medical or health insur- bring an authenticity and accidentally. Facebook Page; Irish Out- ance plan that has coverage for the other spouse. working Irish construction vibrancy to this rendering This is all based on reach & Wellness Services workers to Boston on Sun., • Copies of gas, electric, telephone, cable, and other of an Irish world that many Broderick’s real story and Boston-IIIC; or contact utility bills showing both parties’ names (or at least April 30, at 1 pm at Studio have been fascinated with his willingness to show Rachel Reisman, LICSW, Cinema, Belmont . the same mailing address). for years, yet a world that vulnerability, weakness at [email protected] • Evidence of joint ownership of an automobile (title, Colin decided it was time hasn’t seen itself por- and his faltering steps, - 617-542-7654, Ext. 14. to tell the unsung story insurance, registration, financing). If one spouse owns trayed on the big screen and invite us in for an the car, show at least that the other is covered as a driver on the insurance policy. • Evidence of vacations and other trips taken to- One Clare man’s J-1 suggestion: ‘Simply go for it!’ gether, including airline tickets and hotel bills. Following the comple- ers of the solar industry in Power. “Even though the Diego area, “California • Evidence of major purchases made together, such as tion of a master’s degree in the USA.” The graduate of company had no open po- was my playground…I computers, audio equipment, television, refrigerator, energy and environmental University College Dublin sitions,” Dixon-O’Mara’s was provided with ample washer, dryer etc., including any financing documents. policy, Christopher Dixon decided to pursue the J-1 unparalleled work ethic opportunities to hike, surf, • Photographs that show both spouses together O’Mara faced a dilemma. Irish Work and Travel visa and education so im- cycle and run alongside the with family and friends. The Co. Clare native re- program and contacted pressed Sullivan Solar Pacific Coast. The most • Two sworn affidavits from people who know the searched job opportunities the Irish International Power that he received an scenic and breathtaking spouses as a married couple and who can briefly within the sustainable en- Immigrant Center for as- offer of employment. “My beaches afforded the op- describe their relationship with them. These can be ergy sector in Ireland, and sistance. internship allowed me to portunity to relax and relatives, close friends, employers and others, prefer- found limited employment Dixon-O’Mara traveled work in public affairs and unwind in the evenings ably US citizens. options. Dixon-O’Mara to San Diego, and armed energy policy – this was after work. I got to at- No one has all the evidence listed above, but every noted, “Following some re- with a fierce determina- not a position previously tend football, basketball, couple has at least some of these items. The point is to search, it was evident that tion, began job hunting. with my company, but hockey games, and I even submit everything that fits your particular situation. Southern California was a He credits the immense created for me.” watched Robbie Keane Another important reminder is that USCIS expects global leader in sustain- amount of preparation Dixon–O’Mara added, and Kevin Doyle in action you to submit documentation that covers the entire ability- an area perfectly done before his arrival in “My J-1 IWT program in in Major League Soccer!” two-year period of conditional residence. The biggest suited for an environment California as a vital fac- San Diego provided me Dixon-O’Mara noted that mistake that people make is not submitting enough graduate… San Diego is tor in attaining an inter- with a professional and the American work culture documentation. If not enough proof is submitted, home to the national lead- view with Sullivan Solar personal development favored a “work hard/play USCIS will issue a request for further evidence or that was unparalleled to hard” attitude, which in even schedule the couple for an interview, which will any other option.” The his opinion, “suits young delay processing of the case. internship gave him the Irish graduates who have Note that in some circumstances you can file this opportunity to participate a ferocious work ethic, petition without your spouse if, for example, you are in solar conferences across and are able to have fun.” now divorced or if you are a victim of domestic violence. the region, notably San Upon conclusion of Dixon- In these circumstances, you are required to show that Francisco and Las Vegas. O’Mara’s internship at you had a “good faith” marriage, among other things. He also traveled to Sullivan Solar Power, he IIIC can assist you with the I-751 form and affida- Sacramento to meet with accepted a highly pres- vits and help you to evaluate whether your marriage elected officials and he tigious traineeship with evidence documentation is sufficient. Also, if you have spoke at city council meet- the European Union in been arrested for any reason since you were granted ings across San Diego Brussels. conditional permanent residence, it is essential that County on the merits of He summed up his year you consult with an immigration lawyer before filing. solar power. At a rally in and offered advice to other Visit one of IIIC’s weekly clinics advertised in the Bos- San Diego supporting the Irish graduates: “The J-1 ton Irish Reporter for a free, confidential consultation national environmental IWT program is by far about this or any other immigration law issue. movement, “I got to see the best opportunity for President Obama!” Dixon- graduates who want to Disclaimer: These articles are published to in- O’Mara recalled. gain vital work experience form generally, not to advise in individual cases. US He also took advantage and go on a life changing Citizenship and Immigration Services and the US of the numerous recre- adventure... simply go Department of State frequently amend regulations and ational opportunities of- for it.” alter processing and filing procedures. For legal advice fered throughout the San seek the assistance of IIIC immigration legal staff. bostonirish.com May 2017 BOSTON IRISH Reporter Page 9

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By R. J. Donovan an edited look at our conversation. Special to the BIR Q. “Bridges” is a popular novel and In Robert James Waller’s best-selling film. What’s your creative process when novel “The Bridges of Madison County,” dealing with a story or a character that a lonely war bride in 1960s Iowa has a brings its own audience recognition. three-day affair with a handsome Na- A. When I did “My Fair Lady” with tional Geographic photographer who [director] Scott Edmiston, on day one he came to town to shoot the community’s held up a picture of Audrey Hepburn, just covered bridges. put a big X through it and said, “We will Published in 1992, Waller’s work sold not be doing this. Expectations aside, we more than 60 million copies around the going to do our own thing.” And that’s world. In 1995, a film version followed, the approach I’m taking with this. I can’t starring Meryl Strep, Oscar-nominated live up to anyone’s expectations. I can as the housewife, and Clint Eastwood just put myself into it as honestly as I as the photographer. can, approach it that way and hope that With a lush score by Jason Robert it resonates with people. Brown, a musical adaptation premiered Q. Your character faces a life-altering at the Williamstown Theatre Festival emotional choice. Does the tragedy of in 2013. A year later, the show opened the story lie in Francesca betraying her on Broadway and was subsequently husband or in staying with him? nominated A. There’s a beautiful song at the f o r m u l - end, which is, I guess, a spoiler alert. tiple Tony She sings about how maybe it would Awards. have been better it Robert didn’t come S p e a k - to town. Then she wouldn’t have this Easy Stage pain that she has to live with. But she a t t h e also wouldn’t know that she could love Calderwood in that capacity . . . It’s so complex. P a v i l i o n Q. The situation she faces goes far on Trem- beyond the setting of time and place. ont Street A. It is a very relatable story, which p r e s e n t s is funny, because it’s about adultery. I the Boston think people either see themselves in premiere of Francesca or Robert, or the husband, the musical Bud. It’s funny that it’s sort of an im- from May moral thing that happens, but you root 6 to June for them at the same time. 3. Boston’s Q. Of course, over a three-day period a w a r d - it’s tough to fully experience who the Jennifer Ellis w i n n i n g other person really is. as Francesca Jennifer El- A. Right, all the warts and scars. That’s lis stars as so true. Just three days is not enough Francesca, the Italian war bride, op- time to get on each other’s nerves. Jennifer Ellis is Francesca Johnson and Christiaan Smith is Robert Kin- posite Christiaan Smith as Robert, the Q. You’re so well known for your musi- caid in “The Bridges of Madison County,” at SpeakEasy Stage from May photographer. cal roles here in Boston. Is your family 6 - June 3. Ellis has been critically acclaimed for musical or are you the lone artist? Glenn Perry Photography her work in everything from “Nine” to A. I was the lone artist. It turned out “Far From Heaven,” “1776,” “Carousel” my Dad’s Mom played piano beautifully, and I can’t do it.” place . . . My Mom said, “You have to go and more. She has also appeared in by ear, and that really fascinated me as Q. What was it like swimming with to Inishmore, Dingle, the Ring of Kerry “Shear Madness” in both Boston and New a kid. So I would always bang on her sharks in Australia? and Kinsale.” Inishmore, in particular, York. In 2016 she received the Norton piano. And then she eventually gave it to A. They’re huge, but they’re reef sharks because I knew some of my ancestry was and IRNE Best Actress awards for her me . . . I feel like I got that sort of musi- . . . they’re like big dogs and they’re afraid there . . . It was so beautiful. Just cross- performance as Eliza Doolittle in “My cal element from Nana Ellis. But we’re of people . . . They’re so beautiful. They’re ing to get there on the boat was one of Fair Lady” at Lyric Stage. And last sum- Irish, so there’s always a lot of singing. swimming by you, not at you -- there’s a the most terrifying boat trips of my life. mer she achieved a personal dream when I was about about six when I joined the big difference . . . There was something It was so rough. They were like, “Focus she sang the National Anthem before a choir at my church. Someone gave me very ethereal about them . . . I actually on the horizon.” But you’d look out the Red Sox-Yankees game at Fenway Park. a solo, and that was just a big mistake started to swim after one of them, and window and it was either sea or sky . . A Whitman native, Ellis now lives in because I wouldn’t step away from the my husband made this face in his snorkel . Imagine doing this in a wooden boat a Dorchester with her husband, an organic microphone. mask like, “What the hell???” hundred years ago! chemist. Together, the couple has trav- Q. You’re a member of the “Shear Q. Tell me about your Irish roots. eled the world, swimming with sharks Madness” club, having done the show A. I just did the “23andMe” thing. R. J. Donovan is editor and publisher in Australia’s Great Barrier Reef and both here and in New York. We’ve always given my Mom kind of of onstageboston.com staring down a lion while on a safari A. Man, I love those guys. I was so a hard time because she’s always said ••• in Africa. She is also an animal rights lucky to get into that. It’s kind of like we’re 100 percent Irish (on her side) . . “The Bridges of Madison County,” activist. an institution . . . like Comedy Improv . We always thought she was making it SpeakEasy Stage, May 6 – June 3, With a warm personality and an easy Boot Camp. It’s its own type of family up, but it turns out she was right. We’re Calderwood Pavilion, 527 Tremont sense of humor, she spoke about the show because so many people have done it. from the Connemara region. Street, Boston. Info: speakeasystage. as she was mastering her lines. Here’s Some really great actors have done it and Q. Have you visited? com or 617-933-8600. said, “The improv element is terrifying A. Oh my God, it’s such a beautiful Celtic music/dance events for May • Among other Irish/Celtic events of of Dunstable, won seven accordion com- Go to burren.com/Backroom-Series.htm For more about the Canadian Ameri- note this month, the Burren Backroom petitions and – at age 14 – recorded his for information and tickets. can Club, see canadianamericanclub. series will present a double-duo show on first album. Moving to the US in 1980, • At the Canadian American Club in com. May 3: Matt and Shannon Heaton, he formed a hugely popular partnership Watertown, local band Tin Can Hooley • Daniel O’Donnell, a popular Irish with their flute/whistle-guitar/bouzouki with fiddler Eileen Ivers, and went on will perform its special tribute to St. singer and entertainer for more than instrumentals and richly harmonized to play with other major figures of Irish Brendan on May 13 at 8 p.m., celebrat- three decades, will take the stage at songs, grounded in Irish tradition but and Irish-American music like Seamus ing the fabled sixth-century explorer- the Schubert Theater in Boston on May also drawing on other sources, and Nata- Egan, Tim O’Brien and Kathy Mattea. monk who, some believe, discovered 16. The native of Donegal has enjoyed lie Haas and Yann Falquet, whose One of his most celebrated projects was North America well before the Vikings considerable success with his renditions repertoire includes Scottish, American, the 2001 album “Celtic Fire,” in which or Columbus. Appropriately enough, of Irish, country and pop songs: 20 UK Scandinavian, and Quebecois music. he collaborated with a number of young the concert will include maritime and Top 40 albums and 15 Top 40 singles, 18 Highly praised Newfoundland-born American musicians who went on to be- sea-faring songs, traditional and con- albums in the Billboard “World Music singer and guitarist Matthew Byrne come well-established in the Irish/Celtic temporary, performed by the band and Chart,” and more than 10 million records comes to the Backroom on May 10. By- scene, including Paddy League, Patrick special guests. sold overall. He’s also appeared regularly rne – who appeared in last year’s “St. Mangan, and Elliott Grasso. On May 27, the club will host a dance on TV in Ireland and the US, including Patrick’s Day Celtic Sojourn” – has fast Also on the bill that night are Nova and concert with Cape Breton fiddler several concert specials on PBS. become known for his sensitive vocals Scotian sisters Cassie and Maggie Andrea Beaton beginning at 8 p.m. For tickets and other information, and interpretations of traditional songs MacDonald, who have brought a con- Beaton is part of a distinguished fam- go to bochcenter.org/buy/show-listing/ from Irish, British, and Canadian folk temporary perspective to their island’s ily musical heritage that includes her daniel-odonnell. traditions, and contemporary songs in celebrated music tradition. Cassie’s fiddle-playing father Kinnon and pianist • Irish Mythen, an Irish-born singer- the traditional mode. His most recent fiddle-playing, Maggie’s piano and guitar mother Betty – both acknowledged as songwriter from Canada’s Prince Edward album, “Hearts & Heroes,” was selected accompaniment, and their singing – in among the most influential Cape Breton Island, will perform at the Me&Thee as the 2015 Canadian Folk Music Awards Gaelic as well as English – have won them musicians of their generation – and her Coffeehouse in Marblehead on May 12 “Traditional Album of the Year.” numerous honors, including “Female cousin Natalie MacMaster. She has at 8 p.m. Her edgy humor, powerful On May 17, the Backroom will feature Singer of the Year” and “New Group of built up her own impressive resume, voice and stage presence have won her legendary accordionist John Whelan the Year” (Live Ireland), and “Emerging with five solo recordings – one of which, many fans at the various concerts and – who is in the midst of departing New Artist Album of the Year” (Chicago Irish- “Branches,” won the East Coast Music festivals where she’s appeared, along England for the Pacific Northwest – American News), as well as nominations Awards “Instrumental Recording of the with notables like Rod Stewart, Gordon with fiddlerDylan Foley and guitarist for the Canadian Folk Music Awards and Year.” Tickets will be available at the Lightfoot and Lucinda Williams. For Flynn Cohen. Whelan grew up outside East Coast Music Awards. door or in advance at: brownpapertickets. more information, go to meandthee.org. London in the heavily Irish community All Backroom shows begin at 7:30 p.m. com/event/2932715. – SEAN SMITH Page 14 May 2017 BOSTON IRISH Reporter bostonirish.com

CD Reviews of a presence as accordion, fiddle, double bass, and Among the tra- banjo. Rusby’s vocals are, again, often infused with ditional numbers, By Sean Smith a kind of airy reverb that, while lending a degree of Rusby tinkers in sophistication to the sound, can also detract from typical fashion Kate Rusby, “Life in a Paper Boat” • In her two the endearing intimacy and immediacy that marked with “The Pace- decades-plus career, Rusby has never shown an incli- her early work. Egging Song” nation to stay with the tried-and-true. Hailed for her Yet, she is still Kate Rusby, so there is plenty to while still locat- interpretations of traditional songs, she incorporated like, and to be intrigued by, on “Life in a Paper Boat.” ing its raison contemporary material – from songwriters as varied Take the title track, a Rusby original. For the most d’etre of ceremony as Richard Thompson, Frank O’Connor, Iris DeMent, part, her songs tend to favor themes and language and community, The Kinks’ Ray Davies, and Pee Wee King – used found in folk tradition, making them feel universal and does a quite brass arrangements as well as conventional acoustic and timeless. But “Paper Boat” was inspired by the chilling take on instruments for backing, gradually changed her core plight of migrants and refugees who have made “Benjamin Bow- cast of accompanists, and perhaps most importantly, perilous treks across the water these past few years, maneer,” a song embraced her songwriting ambitions. and although there’s nothing overt in the lyrics to tie of curious origins Which brings them to those tragedies, the inference is clear. The with lyrics that us to “Life in a performance – Rusby’s classic tug-at-the-heartstring seem simultane- Paper Boat,” her voice amid chiming electric guitar and synthesizer ously child-like second album dialogues – is one of the album’s best. and forbidding. with husband “Only Desire What You Have” has familiar Rusby Capping it all Damien O’Kane elements, like a rollicking rhythm, whistle solos by off is Rusby’s af- in the producer’s Michael McGoldrick (one of few holdovers from the fectionately comic chair. There’s Early Kate era) and a special guest male harmony “Big Brave Bill,” both continuity vocalist – in this case Dan Tyminski (of Alison Krauss about a rather and progression and Union Station, and “Man of Constant Sorrow” different kind of from her 2015 fame). Those who fondly recall Archie Fisher’s “Witch working class hero release, “Ghost,” of the West-Mer-Lands” – a splendidly constructed than John Lennon which saw a more and paced supernatural ballad – as a 1970s/80s cof- had in mind, com- layered, elaborate feehouse staple (thanks in great part to the late Stan plete with bom- presentation of Rogers) should listen with an open mind to Rusby’s bastic brass. Although some of the arrangements Rusby’s music. Here, electric guitar, Moog synthe- treatment: slower, pensive and atmospheric, yet still and production take “Life in a Paper Boat” a bit close sizer, percussion, and drum programming are as much drawing out the vivid imagery in Fisher’s lyrics. to the rocks at times, Rusby is as sure-handed as ever at the helm, and you won’t regret the journey. [katerusby.com] Matthew Olwell, “CyberTrad”; IMLÉ, “IMLÉ” • Experimentation and innovation in traditional music goes back a long way – it’s arguably a tradition in and of itself. So you can look at these two recent recordings as part of the extensive body of work that brings centuries-old music and language forms in touch with ever-shifting cultural influences and trends. Olwell is a West Virginia-based Irish musician who has also been active in contemporary folk dance-based performance, as a member of Footworks Percussive Dance Ensemble and then the Good Foot Dance Company, which he co-founded. It’s that dancer’s expansive view of music’s rhythmic dimensions which is at the core of “CyberTrad,” a collection of tunes and songs from Irish, Breton, and American traditions, along with originals by Olwell. The most conspicuous feature on the album is the beat-boxing and vocal percussion of Dominic “Shodekeh” Talifero, which gives an urban funk and hip-hop gloss to the music, but the supporting instru- mentation is notable: Simon Lepage’s electric bass, Aimee Curl’s upright bass, and Jaige Trudel’s cello provide the accompaniment for Olwell’s robust flute and cornemuse (French bagpipes); Olwell also plays bodhran, and Boston-area uilleann piper Joey Abarta appears on several tracks. In this framework – no guitar, bouzouki, or keyboard in the mix – although the melody still dominates, you’re more aware of the rhythm behind it, not only because of Talifero’s distinctive vocalisms but also the riffs, lines and fills from Lepage, Curl, and Trudel. And even though the beat is still there, of course, it’s enhanced, augmented, and redefined. It’s on tracks like “The Killavil/Have a Drink with Me,” “Bal Plin/The Evil Fairy” and “Trip to Birmingham/Blackthorn Stick” where the premise is especially potent; of the songs, Curl’s takes on “Two Sisters” (with Talifero and the two basses in support) and “Bonny Irish Boy” work best, while Olwell’s renditions of “Pretty Saro” “and “By the Hush” tend to be less successful. But overall, “CyberTrad” has a sort of street-spontaneity vibe to it that can be quite infectious. [cybertrad.com] IMLÉ has a different purpose in mind: bringing Irish Gaelic into a modern vernacular. Bassist Cian Mac Cárthaigh – inspired by a radio documentary he made on Welsh language and music – formed the band, enlisting singer-songwriter Fergal Moloney, musician and “punk poet” Marcus Mac Conghail and rapper MC Muipéad as its frontmen. The three deliver their songs, poems and raps in Gaelic, filtered through pop, indie rock, hip hop, and other contemporary stylings. The idea of presenting Gaelic in a modern musical milieu is by no means new. Look no further than Clannad, which sang in Irish with an acoustic folk- rock backdrop, and later the ethereal new-age sound during its period of international success; or Iarla Ó Lionáird, for his work with Afro Celt Sound System and his solo efforts. IMLÉ, it can be said, is building on a very solid foundation. Of course, if you don’t speak the language (no English translations are provided with the album), listening to IMLÉ presents a similar challenge as listening to any Gaelic singer – or for that matter, singers of any language with which you’re unfamiliar: You try to key in on the emotional content, and the melody of the song, to make a connection. The blunt, forceful temperament of rap and hip hop (“Críochfort,” “Fún Orm”) or grittiness of indie-rock funk (“Buail Aríst Mé”) might seem an unlikely fit for the language sung by a Joe Heaney or Nora Grealish, but there’s less of a reach with the slower, spare compositions (“Go Deo Go Deo,” “Síos an Bóthar”). If IMLÉ is more about overall concept than follow- through, that’s fine. Considering how much Gaelic has endured down through the centuries – suppres- sion, near-extinction – there’s no harm done here at all. [imle.ie] bostonirish.com May 2017 BOSTON IRISH Reporter Page 15 PEI’s Ten Strings and a Goat Skin trio revel in savoring the island’s traditions

By Sean Smith ance – you need to push Special to the BIR the creative side. Atlantic Canada has What’s an example of made a strong and wide- that on the album? ranging contribution to Gallant: I think the Celtic music, especially in title track is the most im- recent decades, what with portant one. The song is performers like Nata- based on a little poem that lie MacMaster of Cape Caleb wrote. It talks about Breton, Matthew Byrne of home, about community, Newfoundland and, from surviving the long winter, Prince Edward Island, relying on neighbors – a Vishten and now the lot of things close to the young trio Ten Strings heart, mixed with some and a Goat Skin: brothers entertaining musical deci- Rowen and Caleb Gallant sions. So even as we were on fiddle and percussion, recording in Quebec, we respectively, and guitarist were able to tap into this Jesse Périard, all in their connection to PEI. It’s just early 20s. (The Gallants a neat little package of are nephews of Lennie what we’re about. Gallant, an award-win- Here you are, all in your ning singer-songwriter early 20s, and you’re al- and musician.) ready veterans as touring Formed during its mem- performers. What kind of bers’ high school years, perspective has this given “TSAAGS” showcases you? PEI’s fascinating amal- Gallant: There’s defi- gam of traditions (among nitely been a transition them Irish, Scottish, and over time for us, musically and personally, and it’s French) in its own in- “We started very young, so this vocation has really colored who and what we are,” says Ten Strings imitable fashion, blending incremental. There are and a Goat Skin fiddler Rowen Gallant (left), shown with brother Caleb (center) and Jesse Périard at these pivotal moments contemporary material a concert during the trio’s recent New England tour. Sean Smith photo that includes tunes and that come along, and so songs by the Gallants and know you’re playing in a PEI such a special place. so that was an important sic into his backing, like what follows afterwards Périard with centuries- community that is stud- Growing up, was tradi- part of his musical activ- using effects pedals with becomes the new aver- old ballads and instru- ded with such a distinctive tional music a big presence ity. And we’d go with our the guitar. So that’s taken age. We had one concert mentals – all delivered historical influence is very in your household? mom to some Scottish and our music in a different in Shrewsbury where with a robust joie d’vivre exciting. Gallant: Where Caleb Irish sessions. direction – different than Jesse broke a string in the and precision. The trio We certainly recognize and I are concerned, you For Jesse, it was somewhat Caleb and I might middle of a set, and where, has taken its music well that traditional Irish wouldn’t consider our fam- thing similar: His parents have envisioned, but with right before we were about beyond PEI’s shores to music forms a big part of ily to be super-trad. On offered him guitar lessons, lots of possibilities. to start a song, my bow just Boston and elsewhere in the Celtic music scene in our mom’s side, they liked and he really took to it. Your newest album, came right apart. Maybe a the US, and overseas to Boston. But the last time singing, but as something When Caleb and I met him “Auprès du Poêle,” reflects few years ago, that sort of events such as France’s we played at The Burren, personal, and festive. On in school, playing tradi- that direction. What went thing really throws you for Festival Interceltique de although there were a lot the other side, you can tional music just seemed into making it? a loop. It wasn’t the best L’orient and England’s of trad fans there, they find more of an involve- a natural thing to do for Gallant: Well, it’s natu- performance we’ve ever Shrewsbury Folk Festi- were mainly interested in ment in traditional music, where we were at the time. ral to want to record – done, but we just did every- val, while releasing two Acadian and Cape Breton like playing fiddle and But at the same time, we you’re interested in flexing thing we could to keep the albums, including last music. We also found a pipes – but again, more didn’t see ourselves as your musical muscles. I energy going – Jesse put on year’s “Auprès du Poêle.” group of people interested for personal enjoyment. tied to any one tradition think with our first album another string while I kept Last month saw Ten in Quebecois music. So Our only professional in- in particular. we were playing it some- playing along with Caleb; Strings and a Goat Skin there’s quite a diversity fluence was our uncle, of And PEI has so many what safe, but this last I picked up my other bow embark on a brief tour of tastes and interests in course, and he obviously traditions and influences one is where the outcome and we continued on. And of New England that in- and around Boston. followed a somewhat dif- anyway. was the closest to where later that same festival, cluded performances at During your perfor- ferent musical path. So Gallant: Yes, there’s we are as a band. I’d say we did another concert Boston College’s Gaelic mances, you often talk we’re not first-generation Irish, Scottish, English, it’s more “adult.” We try to that was one of our best. Roots series and The about historical and cul- traditional musicians, but but also Acadian and be fun, not take ourselves So somewhere along the Burren Backroom (their tural aspects of PEI. Do the first to really take the French. Everyone gets too seriously, but you know way we must’ve learned second visit there). During you feel it’s incumbent music onto ourselves and along, so there is a lot of there’s a self-respect that something. a pause in their travels, upon you to serve as sort make it the focus of our tune and song-sharing comes with age – did I re- It’s been an interest- Rowen Gallant reflected of “cultural ambassadors” lives. among those different ally just say that? ing, interesting experi- on the band’s growth and as well as musicians? How did it all start? communities. You do get Fortunately, we were ence. We’re kind of in a its ties to PEI culture and Gallant: I don’t think Gallant: Our parents groups that are dedicated able to work with Leonard weird position, because tradition. we feel obligated, really. had no agenda; they just to preserving a certain Podolak, a member of The we started very young, so Boston, and other areas It’s a couple of things. In thought music would be tradition, but it’s not all Duhks, which is one of this vocation has really of New England, have some ways, we’re trying something we could enjoy. that common. Diversity Canada’s best roots bands. colored who and what we longstanding ties to Atlan- to find our place in the I started fiddling at age is the real beauty of PEI. As producer, he had some are. And I think it’s for the tic Canada – places where tradition, so talking about 6, just like my grandpa And there are other really great advice and better. There are trade- many natives from, say, PEI helps us to connect did, and took lessons kinds of music as well, ideas, and they fit in very offs – we lost out on some Nova Scotia as well as PEI with the history, with from Kim Vincent – who which is part of our sound. well with our mindset. And parts of our youth. But the have settled. When it comes our roots. At the same taught a lot of people in The rock/indie stuff comes in fact, we got The Duhks experiences, and I’m not to Celtic music, how does time, there may be a lot PEI – and just kept going more from Jesse: He was to join us on the last track even just talking about Boston and New England of people in the audience on. Caleb started with the in a performing arts pro- (“Duhk Duhk Goat”). the successes, have been fit in? who aren’t familiar with bodhran, but his musical gram in college, and he We weren’t looking to world-forming. I think Gallant: I, like lots of PEI, so hopefully, through development was less picked up a lot of ideas go 60 mph on this al- we’re very pleased with other musicians from our our words as well as our planned – they just put and influences. Everyone bum, but to experiment the direction we’re going. part of the world, have music, they can envision it into his hands, and he agrees that he’s not the with texture, pacing and Find out more about Ten always seen Boston as themselves in that his- went with it, never took a same musician he was a motifs, explore our differ- Strings and a Goat Skin at a big traditional music tory. Most of all, we just lesson. He did eventually few years ago, because ent capacities. Energy is tenstringsandagoatskin. hub, with an incredibly want everyone to know get involved with a local he’s been incorporating definitely central to us, com. deep-rooted history. To the qualities that make bagpipe and drum corps, elements of that other mu- but you need to find bal- Singing and policing are a match, says Cambridge Lt. Pauline Wells (Continued from page 1) America’s darkest days, how I felt,” she says), but vice and support. And to the COPS benefit on who are gone but also and dear to her heart. In the 9/11 terrorist attacks her singing lessons with Richard, as always. May 11. The dangers that those who serve the public observance of National – a date that was, and re- Robert Honeysucker, a Being able to continue go along with the job of day in and day out. That’s Police Memorial Month, mains, especially painful faculty member at the with her singing in spite being a police officer or why Wells feels that her she’ll play at The Bur- for first responders and Longy School of Music, of her hearing loss has other first responder are identities as police of- ren in Somerville with public safety professionals paid off: He had encour- been a blessing, Wells always there, but May is ficer and singer are not her friends and frequent who lost many of their col- aged her to sing as if says – and being able to a time when the sacrifices separate, but inextricably collaborators, local band leagues. In the weeks that she were singing just for use this talent to support of fallen comrades are linked. Devri Boston, in a ben- followed 9/11, Wells notes, herself. worthy causes is another. keenly felt. “I started out singing in efit for the New England there was a great demand “Bob has been such a “Almost every event I do Wells thinks, for ex- uniform,” she says, “and I Chapter of Concerns of to have police and fire de- positive influence,” says is for charity: That’s the ample, of Sean Collier, the continue to do a tremen- Police Survivors (COPS), partment representatives Wells. “He’s pushed me in way it started, and I’ve MIT police officer who was dous amount of singing a nationwide non-profit provide music at public just the right ways.” kept with it,” she says. killed in a confrontation in uniform. I never feel as that provides essential events. This, she felt, was She definitely needed “My feeling is, if paying with the Boston Marathon if I’m putting one part of services to the families something she could do – some reassurance when, a a performer is one thing bombers four years ago. “I me off to the side. This is and survivors of law en- not for herself so much as little more than 10 years a charity doesn’t have to met Sean a few times, and who I am.” forcement officers killed for her fellow officers and ago, she was stricken with worry about, so much the he was one of those people For tickets and other in the line of duty. for her country. a virus that resulted in better.” you feel you just want to details on the May 11 A Cambridge police Singing the national complete and permanent Wells will be especially know: a good officer, but COPS benefit concert, go to officer for 20 years who anthem in places like hearing loss in her left busy this month, ap- more importantly, a good brownpapertickets.com/ has risen to the rank of Fenway Park and Fan- ear. In addition to Hon- pearing at several other person. I’m proud to sing event/2916261. Pauline lieutenant, Wells officially ueil Hall was a dive into eysucker, Wells credits police memorial events, in his memory.” Wells’s website is pau- began her singing career the deep end (“‘Nervous’ the renowned Irish tenor including one in Wash- There are many others linewells.com. in the wake of one of doesn’t begin to describe Ronan Tynan for his ad- ington, DC, in addition to sing for, not just those Page 16 May 2017 BOSTON IRISH Reporter bostonirish.com Traveling People Northern Ireland’s Antrim Coast offers delights and then some

By Judy Enright top-notch and customer Special to the BIR service has always been If you’ve been to Ireland superb. but haven’t visited North- Recently, Enterprise ern Ireland, another trip Rent-A-Car Ireland an- should definitely be on nounced the acquisition your agenda. of the car rental division We recently visited the of the Dan Dooley Group. glorious Antrim Coast George O’Connor, man- and stayed at a charming aging director of Enter- hotel – Beech Hill Coun- prise Rent-A-Car Ireland, try House Hotel - near said, “I’ve always admired Londonderry. There is so the Dooley brand, which, much to see and experi- like Enterprise, has a ence in the North that culture that’s built upon two nights there was not excellent customer ser- nearly enough. vice. Both are family- GIANT’S CAUSEWAY owned, entrepreneurial Probably the best- and performance-driven, known attraction on the which makes this such an north coast is The Giant’s excellent fit. We are both Causeway, managed by proud of our history in Ire- the National Trust, which land. Dooley Car Rentals A group of teenagers who arrived at Ballintoy Harbor in Northern Ireland by bus to engage in role has been serving custom- also maintains some 200 playing from Game of Thrones. buildings and outdoor ers for more than 50 years, places and supports the while Enterprise, which economy by employing began in the United States hundreds of local resi- 60 years ago, celebrates dents. its 20th anniversary in The Causeway - chosen Ireland this year.” as a World Heritage Site “Completion of the ac- by UNESCO In 1986 – quisition means Dooley consists of about 40,000 Car Rentals is now part interlocking basalt rock of the world’s largest car columns resulting from rental company, Enter- volcanic eruptions many prise Holdings, which op- centuries ago. Most of erates Enterprise Rent-A- the columns are six-sided, Car, National Car Rental, although some have four, and Alamo Rent-A-Car in five, seven, and eight more than 85 countries.” sides. The tallest columns We will miss the Dooley are about 39 feet and brand but look forward to solid lava in the cliffs can working with Enterprise. be as thick as 92 feet in NORWEGIAN AIR some places. This area, Antarctic explorer like the Cliffs of Moher Thomas “Tom” Crean in Co. Clare, is a known (1877–1938) has been haven for a wide variety chosen as the first “Irish of seabirds. tail fin hero” for Norwe- According to one of gian Air’s new Boeing many fanciful legends, the Above: The Giant’s Causeway on the Antrim Coast 737MAX aircraft that will rock columns are all that in Northern Ireland. fly from Ireland to the US remain from a causeway Right: Carving on a bench at the Giant’s Causeway this summer. Crean, from built by the Irish gi- in Northern Ireland. Judy Enright photos Annascaul, Co. Kerry, ant Finn MacCool so he was an Irish seaman and could meet and fight the mile down the hill. The en- “supports and showcases member of three major Scottish giant Benandon- ergetic visitor is welcome a wide range of creative expeditions to Antarctica ner. The legend probably to walk down and back talent and handcrafts in during the Age of Antarc- began because there are up the steep incline but the visitor center…from tic Exploration, including identical volcanic rock we chose to pay 4 pounds jewelry, textiles, ceram- Captain Scott’s 1911-13 columns (assumed to be extra and get a lift. ics and confectionery to Terra Nova Expedition. part of the same ancient If you’re a fan of people fine art and photographic When Norwegian’s first lava flow) at Fingal’s Cave watching, this is the place prints.” And, what a boon 737-300s took to the skies on the Scottish island of for you. We can’t imagine to an artist to be invited in 2002, the company chal- Staffa across the North that there was any na- to display at the Giant’s lenged airline monopolies. Channel. tionality not represented Causeway shop, which The decision was made to “Fairy and Folk Tales somewhere on the walk- several million visitors adorn aircraft tails with of the Irish Peasantry” way or in the outstanding pass through every year! personalities who also from 1888 reported that, gift shop or café. This was We especially enjoyed other art works by other ommended to friends that pushed boundaries, chal- as time passed, “pagan April and not the busiest framed scenes that Anita artists. they stay there this year lenged the establishment, gods of Ireland...grew time in Ireland or North- Morrison of Co. Down BALLINTOY HARBOR on their way through the and inspired others. smaller and smaller in ern Ireland, but there made from beach pebbles Some years ago, while North. My friend said that Norwegian was founded the popular imagination, were visitors aplenty. and driftwood and de- traveling with my hus- her initial email to the Inn in 1993 but began operat- until they turned into the The spacious and mod- picting sheep and other band and sons, we visited was received in a warm ing as a low-cost carrier fairies; the pagan heroes ern visitor center was subjects, textile art by Ballintoy Harbor on this and gracious manner and with Boeing 737s in 2002 grew bigger and bigger, opened in 2012 after the sisters Stephanie Hazel- Northern Ireland coast. then, after they arrived and is now the sixth-larg- until they turned into the previous center burned ton and Sheila Oldcroft There’s a lovely white and had dinner, she wrote, est low-cost airline with giants.” in 1986. The variety and from Co. Tyrone, who call church on the approach “Wow! Just great!” She de- about 6,000 employees. We parked in a spa- quality of offerings in the their business Daslee, and a winding road that scribed their meals –filet The airline offers al- cious lot at the Causeway, gift shop at this visitor and small, ceramic sheep passes cliff-side houses steaks with mushrooms most 450 routes to more entered the visitor center, center is extraordinary. statues by Trevor Woods on the way down to the and champ - and added, than 150 destinations in paid the entry fee (North- It is, in fact, one of the of Mt. Ida Pottery Studio harbor. “Just awesome.” Europe, North Africa, the ern Ireland currency is best gift shops we visited in Co. Down. Those were This year, I decided to I was so glad to be able Middle East, Thailand, in pounds sterling) and this year. just some of my personal visit again, remembering to recommend a place I en- the Caribbean and the walked out to a waiting The National Trust, favorites, but no doubt that I had a nice lunch joyed so much and to have US, including Boston, bus that takes you half a according to its brochure, others who visit will love at a small café in the such a positive response Orlando, Los Angeles and harbor. When a friend from friends who clearly JFK. See Norwegian.com and I arrived at the har- had the same excellent for more information. bor, we noticed a small experience. The Inn’s bro- TRAVEL bus parked against the chure says it is “the perfect Enjoy your trip to Ire- edge of the parking lot retreat for those who crave land whenever and wher- Handmade since 1925 and a group of teens in the unconventional, yet ever you go. There’s lots costumes role-playing still expect exceptional going on all over the various characters from service. The welcome is country from walking Game of Thrones, some of warm and the fire always festivals (the ninth annual which has been filmed in lit.” See bushmillsinn.com Leenane Walking Festi- the area and has report- for more information. val is held over the May edly brought in tourists While you’re in that re- Bank Holiday weekend, and millions of pounds gion, be sure to also visit April 28-May 1) to special sterling. the Bushmill’s Whiskey foodie events (The Gour- BUSHMILLS INN Distillery and nearby met Greenway Showcase There was quite a crowd Dunluce Castle. Dinner 2017, May 5 at at the harbor, so we DOOLEY 7 p.m. in the Mulranny moved on to the town CAR RENTALS Park Hotel, Mulranny, of Bushmills and had a We have rented from Co. Mayo, which features most delicious lunch at and been a fan of Dooley a seven-course tasting The Bushmills Inn there. Car Rentals for many menu accompanied by fine I had stayed at the Inn years. Their cars (I al- wines.) some years ago and rec- ways request a Skoda) are bostonirish.com May 2017 BOSTON IRISH Reporter Page 17 ‘The Peacemaker’ – Padraig O’Malley (Continued from page 1) How Much Money ingly impossible and show us how one man can truly make a difference.” Will You Need A director, writer, and producer, Demo’s work includes “First Time Long In Retirement? Time,” a short comedy starring John Savage, Aman- da Plummer, and Karen Have you underestimated? Black. Demo founded Central Square Films in Cambridge in 2009. “The Presented by Brian W. O’Sullivan, CFP, ChFC, CLU Peacemaker” chronicles how O’Malley has made an impact from his native What is enough? If you’re consider- Dublin to the negotiating ing retiring in the near future, you’ve tables across the globe. probably heard or read that you need Demo notes, “The basic premise of O’Malley’s about 70% of your end salary to live work is that cultures in comfortably in retirement. This esti- conflict are in the best mate is frequently repeated … but that position to help other cultures in conflict.” doesn’t mean it is true for everyone. It O’Malley’s first effort to may not be true for you. Consider the test the approach occurred during “The Troubles,” following factors: when he persuaded North- James Demo, Padraig O’Malley. Harry Brett photo ern Irish leaders from all Health. Most of us sides to fly to South Africa help lead proposed discus- will face a major for the “Great Indaba Con- sions to broker a peace ference.” The host was agreement. With the sup- health problem at none other than Nelson port of Nobel Peace Prize some point in our Mandela, who helped the winner Martti Ahtisaari, Catholic and Protestant O’Malley persuaded Iraqi lives. Think, for a enemies to start talks leaders to make the trip. moment, about the that many observers later What emerged from frac- costs of prescrip- viewed as essential to the tious rounds of meetings Good Friday Agreement a was the Helsinki Agree- tion medicines, and year later. ment, the first glimmer recurring treatment O’Malley landed in war- of an approach to peace. for chronic ailments. ravaged Baghdad in 2007 “The Peacemaker” is of- with a plan that countless ten a spellbinding look at a These costs can really take a bite out cynics deemed the equiva- man whose own personal of retirement income, even with a lent of Don Quixote’s demons have in many tilting at windmills. 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(Continued from page 1) hallowed ballpark for a development, education, double-header on Sun., leadership, health, and Nov. 19. The classic will well-being programs. The build on the huge success Boston Friends of the GPA of the 2015 match between was established last year Galway and Dublin, which to support these athletes ended in a 50-47 victory for and to increase the profile the Galway men in front of of the Gaelic Games in the nearly 30,000 fans. United States. No word yet on which Offaly football star Niall teams will travel across McNamee and former the pond for the 2017 Clas- Cavan goalkeeper Alan sic, but Dublin — the main O’Mara spoke passion- team supported by event ately about the huge sponsor AIG— is a lock. impact that the GPA has “We are fortunate to had in their own lives and have great partners in careers. Dermot Earley, AIG, the GPA, the GAA, a former GAA star who Mayor Martin J. Walsh now leads the GPA, was and the city of Boston to on hand for the dinner help bring this exhilarat- gala, as was his predeces- ing sport back to Fenway,” sor Dessie Farrell, who said Mark Lev, managing founded the organization. director of Fenway Sports A committee of more than Management in a state- 40 Boston Irish leaders ment. “FSM is proud to organized the event. play host to one of Ireland’s The dinner doubled most traditional sports as a celebration of news and further our commit- that broke the day before: ment to bringing unique Fenway Sports Manage- events to Boston.” ment confirmed that the More on the Boston AIG Fenway Hurling Friends of the GPA can Event chairman Aidan Browne of Sullivan & Worcester, former Cavan goalkeeper Alan O’Mara, State Classic and Irish Festival be found on Facebook and Senator Linda Dorcena Forry and Offaly football star Niall McNamee. will return to Boston’s online at BostonIrish.com.

Cavan goalkeeper Alan O’Mara (center) makes a point during a presentation Boston Friends of the GPA committee member Brian O’Donovan, host of on the GPA’s pivotal services for players alongside Marty Morrissey, right, WGBH Radio’s “A Celtic Sojourn.” Bill Brett photos and Offaly football star Niall McNamee. Former US Ambassador Dan Rooney dead at 84 By Will Graves Franco Harris to current on creating unity out of Joan in the winter of 1968, men Rooney made it a AP Sports Writer stars Ben Roethlisberger division. Not even as his Rooney dropped off his point to get to know on a PITTSBURGH – Dan and Antonio Brown to phone buzzed with calls wife at the hospital, then personal level regardless Rooney’s priorities were alums whose careers from power brokers who headed to the Steelers’ of profile, talent, stature always clear. Family. were far more modest relied on his guidance in offices to fire coach Bill or background. Football. Faith. Ireland. — that Rooney treated trying times. Austin. The proof came in one It’s the order they came as surrogate sons and When Rooney, who ``Thankfully, that was member of the organi- in for the longtime Pitts- grandsons. In the middle made sure morning mass the last time he had to fire zation who served as a burgh Steelers president sat NFL Commissioner was part of his daily sched- a coach,’’ Art Rooney II, pallbearer. and chairman, however, Roger Goodell and his pre- ule, would check in with now the team’s president, Ike Taylor grew up in that occasionally became decessor, Paul Tagliabue, Wuerl during his time said with a laugh. Louisiana, the black son men who relied heavily on in Ireland, Wuerl would Rooney hand-picked of a single mother. Tay- Dan Rooney blurry. Often in the best Lifelong Steeler way possible. Rooney’s counsel. Down in answer the phone and say Austin’s successor, Chuck lor never stepped foot in front sat good friend and ``Hello Mr. Ambassador.’’ The evidence could be Noll. And over the next Pittsburgh until the team generations. And it’s what former President Barack To which Rooney would found in the pews at St. decade the team that selected him in the fourth made Art II’s choice of the Obama and Secretary of reply ``it’s Dan.’’ Paul’s Cathedral on April couldn’t win anything won round of the 2003 draft. final thought in honor of a State John Kerry, there No formalities. That 18, a cross section of a sin- everything. The Steel- That didn’t stop Taylor man who meant so many to pay tribute to Rooney’s simply wasn’t Rooney’s gular life that stretched ers captured four Super from developing a deep different things to so many legacy and offer comfort to style. Grandstanding far beyond his native city, Bowls during a six-season relationship with the man different people so fitting. his wife Patricia, son Art wasn’t his thing. When yet never seemed to stray stretch from 1974-1979, he called “Pops.” “Blessed are the peace- II and the rest of what is there was a project to be from its roots. with Rooney working in Their friendship stood makers,” Art II said while considered the city’s first done, be it a new television The 90-minute funeral the background. Mean- as a symbol for Rooney’s reading the seventh be- family. contract between the NFL celebrating Rooney, who while, the men who played uncanny ability to see atitude, “for they shall be Scattered throughout and its broadcast part- died at 84 on April 13, of- for him became legends, across boundaries and called the children of God.” fered a glimpse into a man were friends, well-wish- ners, building Heinz Field who turned a moribund ers and strangers just off to replace Three Rivers Primark expanding to South Shore Plaza franchise into a dynasty; the street who filled the Stadium, hashing out a helped refine the vision of crowded sanctuary to say player contract or starting Primark, founded in print with our new store at ing shoppers everything, the modern NFL; and at- goodbye. a scholarship foundation, Ireland and now a fixture South Shore Plaza.” according to the chain’s tempted to ease regional “He never lost the com- Rooney preferred to work in the old Filene’s Building He added: “We planted publicity firm, “from a tensions as U.S. ambas- mon man touch,” Wuerl quietly and behind the in Downtown Crossing, our roots in the Boston vast variety of constantly sador to Ireland. All the said. scenes. has announced that its area when we first made refreshed women’s, men’s while remaining the guy Maybe because Rooney ``You can get anything third US store will open at the decision to open in the and children’s wear items from Pittsburgh’s North never considered himself done if you don’t care who the South Shore Plaza, in US, and customer feedback along with home goods, Side neighborhood simply anything else, not even gets the credit,’’ Wuerl Braintree, on June 15. In has been very positive so beauty products and gifts, known as “Dan.” as he oversaw the Steel- said, repeating one of a statement to the media, far. This opening will mark meeting all the needs of “He was a Pittsbur- ers’ transformation from Rooney’s favorite maxims. Jose Luis Martinez de another important mile- local shoppers. Modeled gher,” Cardinal Donald also-rans to champions. When there was dif- Larramendi, President of stone in raising awareness with Primark’s latest con- Wuerl said. “He was the Not even as he joined so ficult work to be done, Primark US, said, “Follow- of Primark’s unique for- temporary shop concept, best of us.’’ many of his players in Rooney made sure he ing our flagship opening mula of Amazing Fashion the store’s design will To the right in the the Pro Football Hall of was the first to get his at Downtown Crossing at Amazing Prices in the feature 37 fitting rooms massive sanctuary sat Fame in 2000. Not even hands dirty, even if the in Boston and our second Northeastern US.” and 27 registers, access hundreds of current and as he became the first U.S. timing was unfortunate. Massachusetts location in The Braintree store will to free Wi-Fi, and two cus- ex-players — from Hall of ambassador to visit all 32 When Patricia went into Burlington Mall, we are feature 41,200 square tomer “recharge” seating Famers Joe Greene and counties in Ireland, intent labor with their daughter excited to expand our foot- feet of retail space, offer- areas…” Page 20 May 2017 BOSTON IRISH Reporter bostonirish.com