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European com- petitions such as The Winds of November to gather. Halfway to St. Patrick’s the Champions came early! Cold breezes in Day Celebrations burst forth in a League, the old Pittsburgh turned the tide this quantity and quality reminiscent UEFA Cup or the year as the non-existent Spring of the cultural celebrations that current Europa rushed to catch up to its broth- fill more than three weeks in League has been a er and Fall. This has certainly March, and the music yanked target for all clubs been the strangest, most im- me right back into the glorious due to the enor- pactful weather for a festival symphonies that are the festival Football mous financial season I have experienced in season; Sing, Irishmen, Sing. rewards that come thirty years of festival organiz- We offer condolences to the As a diehard fan of Derry City Football Club, with it in terms of appearance and sponsorship ing. To those brave souls who Richens family on the passing I have grown up to dislike everything about cer- money. Many teams have tried and many have ventured out anyway, Thank of Ann ~ an Irish dance ambas- tain clubs around the League of failed. In saying that, there are a you! sador and gifted teacher and Ireland circuit. A lot of the dislike few that have come close. I am already looking for- John O’Brien, Jr. motivator, Ann’s loss will be of these clubs was due to the fact In the 2004/05 season, Shel- ward to Joanie Madden’s Ses- deeply felt, but the foundation that they had money and success, bourne became the 1st Irish sion on the High Seas Cruise in January as I and legacy she has established cannot dim, it both on and off the field. club to make it to the 3rd round mentally adjust to what is coming. Rheuma- has been infused with passion and light, youth Then there are our friendly and of qualifying for the European toid induced reality leads me to hope and pray and direction. Still, for Ann’s family and loved quiet neighbors in County Done- Champions League, one game the violent summer of weather discontent gen- ones, we pray. gal, Finn Harps, who are always away from making the group tly slips into the night, and doesn’t rage, rage We head into the quiet season, before the good for a three points away from (money) stages. Shelbourne had against the dying summer, at least for a little joy of Christmas lightens the weather, the joy home and a few pints down the street from Finn initially beaten KR Reykjavik of Iceland and Had- longer. of reunions and family brightens under the star Park at McGinley’s Pub, I’m thirsty just thinking juk Split of Croatia before finally going out of the Growing up, I always heard with a small of Bethlehem, and the joy of celebrating our about it. competition to the hands of Spanish giants De- note of pride how our nationality is celebrated 5th Anniversary marks the January issue. We Over the past twenty years, the importance portivo La Coruna. Ticket sales for the game with like no other in America, especially on St. Pat- took the road less traveled, and that made all of League of Ireland teams advancing further in the Spanish side were in such demand that Shel- rick’s Day. Now, that holds true all around the the difference. world. Well this year, once is not enough, as Slán, the hard times craft events and joy in reasons John * www.ianohio.com, www.facebook.com/OhioIrishAmericanNews, www.twitter.com/jobjr, www.myspace.com/ohian, http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ohioirishamericannews

bourne made the smart financial decision to move this will give to other Irish teams in the future is the game to in so that the something that cannot be measured. 25,000 who wanted tickets could get them. The economic impact this will have for In 2006-07, Derry City entered the UEFA Shamrock Rovers is something that clubs in Cup preliminary rounds, where they shocked Ireland only dream about, this is effectively as everyone by beating Swedish giants IFK Gote- good as winning the Irish Lotto. Whether Rov- borg. The Candystripes would next destroy Scot- ers decide to play their home games in Tallaght tish side Gretna, to reach the first round proper, with a smaller crowd or move the games to the where it faced yet another European giant in the National Aviva Stadium where they can open it form of French side Paris Saint-Germain. Derry up to just about anyone willing to spend money, would tie the first game at home 0-0 but would the team are guaranteed to make over $1m euro, go on to lose the 2nd leg away in Paris by a very with some estimates putting it closer to $2-3m respectable score of 2-0. euro. I am sure the Irish taxman will be paying Just recently, I found myself going down the more attention to the higher estimates when all path of keeping an eye on another Irish team in is said and done. Europe. Shamrock Rovers had got the attention Even on the lower scale, this sort of an income of the entire footballing community of Ireland in will secure the future of this high flying club for August with their progress in the 2011/12 Eu- many years to come. It will attract bigger players, ropa League. In the end, they won 3-2 on aggre- which in turn makes the team even more compet- gate and are now through to the money spinning itive, which ultimately lead to more fans coming group stages of the competition, where they will through the gates and a steady stream of euro’s. play English giants Tottenham Hotspur, Ruban It doesn’t get better than this as far as Irish foot- Kuzan of Russia and PAOK Salonika of Greece. ball teams are concerned. I can only watch with The thing to realize though is that even joy knowing that this will have a direct knock on though I was checking up and getting excited affect with other clubs in Ireland, including my because of the progress of Shamrock Rovers, it beloved Derry City. Come on the City!! was more because this was a huge morale boost- Nobody ever talks about the grit and deter- ing victory for League of Ireland football in gen- mination of the players and the dedication of the eral. This was more of case of it being the day thousands of fans that week in week out follow the League of Ireland got respect. Nobody ever their teams across the country in the hope they thought a team from our small wee island could will make it to that next level. With the prog- do it, but finally someone did. The confidence Continued on Page 13… October 2011 • irish american news www.ianohio.com ianOHIO 3

fourths full and then allow the glass to well, hot. On that day, the coffee was on the narrow sidewalk for sale. rest. After a minute or so, the bartend- something I did, rather than drank. As I finished the last drop of coffee er should top the creamy head so the I sat at a solitary table penning my cooling in my cup, I thought of the last foam begins to flow down the sides. thoughts and observations in a journal rose of summer. Soon fall would be The Guinness can now be served. while around me tourists made plans here and we would again be caught up The artistic bartender may stamp a for the day. Some were heading to in the harried pace of family life. But final shamrock or his initial atop the Croagh Patrick and others were look- for now, there was no need to rush. pour. Regardless, if proper form is ing for accommodations for the night. The soccer match was over. A chorus not followed, the draught is ruined. I There was a buzz of relaxed energy in of cheers from the hotel told me that Town am told that certain pubs draw better the restaurant that day. America had won. On that day, town I am very choosy about the coffee nity. My mom’s lady friends sat at one Guinness than others. Aside from the Outside the window, the townsfolk was alive with the young and old, the I drink. For me, it is not a ritual offer- table relishing a lazy Saturday morn- ritual of Guinness, it is moreover the lacked any sense of urgency. Neighbors villagers and the visitors, all enjoying ing brewed with a self-setting timer to ing and a bit of gossip. Farmers and lively conversation and quality folk caught up with one another for a visit. the sense of community only a small help me rise from my bed with a cli- their sons arrived for hearty omelets. that draw regulars into town and their A sheep dog walked unleashed, secure town can offer. chéd smile on my face. My son once Local college students sat at tables familiar pub. against the leg of its master. Across Susan holds a Master’s Degree in advised that I should see my children pouring over course offerings, nour- For my daughter, a visit to town the street, beautiful trails of red roses English from John Carroll University off at the bus stop with a mug of cof- ished by the simple goodness of eggs with the Irish aunt means a pound in climbed up the side of an old stone and a Master’s Degree in Education fee in my hand “like the other moth- and cinnamon rolls. her pocket and an ice cream with choc- building, while the town’s shoe seller from Baldwin-Wallace College. She may ers.” To my son, coffee is not some- As we left Sutton’s and wandered olate Flake in her hand. She loves the placed a new selection of Wellington’s be reached at [email protected]. thing that grown-ups drink, but rather in and out of stores that sprinkled the fact that everyone in town knows one something they do. town’s center, my mom and I noticed another and that she herself is a bit of a Actually, he was quite astute in his that there was a decided change in the novelty. When the Aunt introduces her observation. How often do busy adults air. Even though the morning ushered to friends and neighbors, they always hear from colleagues or friends, “Let’s in another humid late summer’s day, give her a warm welcome and inquire do lunch,” “Let’s do eighteen holes of a few leaves had begun to shine yel- as to how she is enjoying her holiday. golf,” and of course, “Let’s do cof- low and blaze red. The brightness of With vanilla ice cream streaming down fee”? Coffee, or any other type of the sun appeared filtered through the her face and a bag of sweets in hand, drink or activity for that matter, is a trees still lush with summer leaves. she replies, “What’s not to like?” metaphor for community and the in- The town’s shops advertised harvest One afternoon during our last fam- nate human need to connect. When specials and autumn fairs. For a mo- ily trip to Ireland, the American soccer I feel the need to shelf my solitary ment, I wished that our autumn wasn’t team was playing against Algeria dur- cup of tea for a steaming cup of Joe, so busy with sports and Irish dance. I ing a World Cup game. Our families I head to the coffee shops that are low wished that we could fall in time with gathered to watch the excitement in on posh and high on mom and pop the slower pace of a small town and the lounge at the town’s only hotel. charm. Of course, the brew has to be simple Saturday rituals of cinnamon The children devoured baskets of sau- palatable as well. rolls and coffee at Sutton’s. sages and chips. At summer’s end, my family spent a Town speaks to each of us in a dif- Whether owing to the World Cup relaxing weekend at my parent’s home ferent way. In Ireland, my husband is or the fine weather that particular on Crooked Lake in Indiana. Aside easily drawn to town with a wink from summer, legions of Americans were in from water skiers and bass fisherman, the Uncle and the promise of good town that day. I escaped the cheering not much happens at the Lake. Fami- craic in their favorite pub. Foamy crowd for a bit of peace, reflection, lies of ducks who wade among the lily and smooth, Guinness is drawn in and a cup of the town’s best instant pads, and the occasional battle between ritual fashion. A proper pour begins coffee. Kelly’s Kitchen is a cozy little two overly aggressive male swans com- with a room temperature glass tilted spot that offers lovely breakfasts and prise most of the action in this stretch under the tap at a 45 degree angle. lunches made with local ingredients. of Indiana. That is fine with our fam- One should only pour the pint three- The tea is delicious and the coffee is, ily. The lemonade is cold, the wine is smooth, and the coffee is always hot. On Saturday morning, my mother suggested that she, my daughter, and I share some quality girl time, coun- try style. For her, that meant a visit to the local deli for homemade cin- namon rolls. My mother remarked that Sutton’s Deli was awarded four stars by The Fort Wayne Observer for its coffee. I had to chuckle because I was not expecting a latte served by a European barrista, but rather a few sips of Folgers in my cup. Rightfully admonished, after my first sip of ha- zelnut, I had to agree with the food critic, Sutton’s did have great coffee, even it was served in styrofoam. More than the coffee, Sutton’s of- fered a comforting sense of commu- 4 ianOHIO www.ianohio.com irish american news • October 2011

Summer Games. period traditionally yields as much as 30% of The 2003 Games the country’s overall tourism business. were the largest “This promises to be an innovative cam- sporting event paign to promote Ireland in our key markets,” in the world that said Tourism Minister Leo Varadkar TD. “I year and Ireland hope it will build on the tentative signs of re- had the great covery we have seen in the tourism industry honour of be- this year. The festivals theme, both in Dublin ing the first to and around the country, should be a strong October 2011 Vol. 5 Issue 10 host the Games incentive to encourage short holiday breaks Publisher-Cliff Carlson Third Mary for Aras? outside of North in Ireland.” Co-Publisher/Editor-John O’Brien Jr. America. Tourism Ireland chief executive Niall Art Director/Editorial Asst.-Joyce Edwards Best wishes to Mayo-born Mary Davis, Over the years Mary Davis has received Gibbons said 2011 has been a more positive Advertising Sales-John O’Brien, Jr. who is attempting to be the third ‘Mary’ in many distinctions and achievements includ- year so far than 2010 for the tourism indus- Sales: New Accts,. Cleveland-Mark Donnelly a row to occupy Aras an Uachtarain, the seat ing Person of the Year (2003), Woman of the try, with a 12% growth in visitor numbers Sales: Corp., Cleveland-John Patterson of the Irish presidency in Dublin’s Phoenix Year (2003), and Mayo Person of the Year from overseas in the first half of the year. Website-Cathy Curry Park. Previous ‘Marys’ have been the present (2004). She has many and varied interests An extensive campaign in the US will target encumbent Mary McAleese and Mary Rob- which include golf, running and outdoor pur- consumers and the travel trade. Campaign Columnists inson, like Davis, a Mayo woman. suits, which have led to her climb Mount Kil- messages will remind people in America that Blowin’ In ... Susan Mangan imanjaro in Tanzania in 2003, complete the the island of Ireland offers a unique, distinc- Behind the Hedge ... John O’Brien, Jr. New York Marathon in 2005 while raising tive and worthwhile vacation experience; and Crossword Puzzle ... Linda Fulton Burke €80,000 for , and represent will highlight the value airfares and vacation Illuminations ... J. Michael Finn the Irish Government on a climb of Mount packages on offer during the autumn/winter Inner View … John O’Brien, Jr. Blanc in July 2008 to celebrate the start of period. Legal Ease … Pat Murphy the EU Presidency in France. Now with all that in mind, let me say that Letter From Ireland ... Cathal Liam She is married to Julian and has four chil- I have encountered a fair few vacationing Off the Shelf … Terry Kenneally dren, two boys and two girls. Her brother, Americans in Ireland this year and the vast On This Day in Irish History … Terry Kenneally Eugene Rooney, well known in the hospital- majority have been telling me how much they Out of the Mailbag … John O’Brien, Jr. ity trade in New York, is a former Mayo goal- have enjoyed the experience. But the other Owens Sports ... Mark Owens keeper. The election will be held on October half, looking over my shoulder as I write, has Real Ireland ...Rachel Gaffney 27th. Anyone interested can contact Mary suggested that I do a poll of readers—yes, Stories From the Corner Bard ... Sean McCabe Davis at [email protected] I know she’d that’s you, dear ianohio enthusiasts!—and Terry From Derry … Terry Boyle love to hear from you! see what you think about the Emerald Isle. Walk Down an Irish Lane ... 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Quiz Night at the WSIA Club and St Pat’s Gaelic Football Club and will include cash prizes. Each round of questions In the local pubs of Ireland it is not unusual will cover a variety of trivia from Irish history, to find a weekly or monthly quiz night, when the geography, sports or even the picture round. locals get together, throw a few Euros in the pot, Following the quiz there will be card game and take a stab at answering questions they are with a twist, a card game played with giant cards, positive they know everything about. Some take called ‘Play Your Cards Right.’ Three contes- it seriously, some cheat on their smart phones, tants will be drawn to play the game; the object whilst the majority are there just for the craic or will be to go the entire board guessing whether A Death In Summer to tell the other half that they really have to go the next card will be higher or lower than the By Benjamin Black to the bar tonight cause they can’t let the boys previous one, with a prize for the winner. All in Henry Holt and Company, LLC 2011; ISBN 978-0-8050-9092-5; 308 pp. down. all it will make for a great nights entertainment Starting Friday October 21st (and every 3rd for everyone. A Death In Summer is Benjamin Friday after) OHIAN columnist Mark Owens The quiz kicks off at 8pm; admission $5/per- Black’s fourth novel starring the Dublin will be bringing back the Quiz Night to The Pub son per team (four player max per team). ‘Play pathologist/detective, Garrett Quirk. at the West Side Irish American Club, taking Your Cards Right’ follows immediately after the Black, the pseudonym for famed Irish over were another Derryman left off a few years quiz. As always, food will be available in the pub, literary novelist John Banville, has back, the late Ben Clingain. The quiz will be supplied by PT O’Malley Catering. For more created another “entertainment” much co-sponsored by the West Side Irish-American info, email Mark at [email protected]. in the fashion English author Graham Greene did with some of his works. The Quirk series of books differ considerably from the High Art type of writing Banville is known for, most recently in The Infinities. Quirk is the stereotype of the detective noir: the classic melancholy, solitary detective, womanizer, and alcoholic. In his latest “whodunit,” the owner of a large news- paper in 1950’s Dublin is found dead with his head blown off and holding a shotgun. At first glance it looks like it might be a suicide, but Quirk and de- tective Hackett think otherwise. The list of suspects is long: the dead man’s fiery French wife, a sarcastic sister, a business rival seeking to gain control out the state of Ohio. He is presently of his newspaper, and the rival’s sadis- pursuing a Masters Degree in Irish tic son. Studies at John Carroll University. He I have found Black easier to get on can be reached at terry@tjkenneally. than Banville’s High Art type novels com. which, while well written, don’t hold my interest like Black’s workmanlike plots. I rate this book a TOP SHELF Rating Legend: read. Top Shelf *Terrence J. Kenneally is the presi- Get it. A good story or recording, entertaining, an dent of Terrence J. Kenneally & As- authentic setting and/or good educational content. sociates Co. in Fairview Park, Ohio. Middle Shelf His practice consists of representing Worth a read or a listen if this particular subject/area/ insured’s and insurance companies in person is of interest to you. insurance defense litigation through- 6 ianOHIO www.ianohio.com irish american news • October 2011

remaining butter. Fold in the using, and season with salt and on the inside. Remove with a cabbage mixture. Shape the keep at a very gentle simmer. slotted spoon and drain well on mixture into four balls, dust Break the eggs into the water kitchen paper, trimming away any ragged edges. To make the hollandaise sauce: Place the vinegar and egg yolks in a food processor with a pinch of salt. Blend This modern ‘anytime’ dish has its inspiration in Irish tradi- until just combined. Gently tional cooking and is lovely on its own, or with a slice of baked heat the butter in a heavy- ham or bacon if you have any leftover. (Alternatively, chop up the based pan until melted and ham or bacon and add to the colcannon mixture before shaping just beginning to foam. With into patties.) The hollandaise sauce is optional; traditionally the the food processor running egg yolk (and a good nut of butter) would be enough to moisten at medium speed, pour in the the potato. melted butter in a thin, steady stream through the feeder Colcannon Cakes tube. Continue to blend for with Poached Eggs & Hollandaise another 5 seconds, then pour Serves 4 back into the pan but do not 450g/l lb. potatoes, peeled To make the colcannon return to the heat. Stir gently 40g/1-1/2 oz. butter cakes: for another minute, allowing 3 scallions, trimmed and Cook the potatoes in a cov- the heat from the pan to finish finely chopped ered pan of boiling salted water thickening the sauce. Season 50g/2 oz. Savoy cabbage for 15-20 minutes until tender. to taste with salt. leaves, shredded Meanwhile, over high heat, To serve: A little salt and cracked, or heat a knob of the butter and Place a colcannon cake on coarsely ground, black pepper one tablespoon of water in a each warmed plate and place A little plain flour, for dust- heavy-based pan with a lid. a poached egg on top of each ing When the butter has melted one. Spoon over the hollanda- Oil, for frying and formed an emulsion, add with flour and press into neat and simmer for 3-4 minutes ise sauce and add a grinding 1 tbsp. cider vinegar (op- the scallions and cabbage with patties. until just cooked but still soft of black pepper. tional) a pinch of salt. Cover, shake Heat a thin film of oil in a 4 large eggs, preferably free vigorously and cook over high heavy-based frying pan and range heat for 1 minute. Shake the add the patties, then cook for Burning River Ceili Band For the hollandaise sauce pan again and cook for another 3-4 minutes on each side until (optional): minute, then season with pep- golden brown. The Burning River Ceili Band bands that qualified worldwide 2 tsp. white wine or tarra- per. To poach the eggs: performed at The Fleadh Cheoil for the Senior Ceili Band Com- gon vinegar; 2 large egg yolks; Drain the potatoes and mash Bring a shallow pan of water na hÉireann (World Champion- petition. The Shannonvale Ceili 100g/4 oz. unsalted butter until smooth, then beat in the to the boil. Add the vinegar, if ship of Irish Music) in Cavan Ire- Band from Kerry took home the land. They were one of fourteen top prize.

Top Row: Brendan Carr – Drums, Caroline Taylor – Piano, Nikki Custy – Fiddle, Katie Kilroy - Button Accordion, Middle Row: Michael McNamara – Flute, Joe Kilroy – Banjo, Marty Kilroy - Piano Accordion, Brian Holleran – Flute, Dominic Kilroy – Fiddle. Kneeling: Francis Quinn – Fiddle, (Photo Courtesy Brendan Carr). October 2011 • irish american news www.ianohio.com ianOHIO 7

around New York City. In 1918 their his popularity, the record companies his genius – Too those of a later gen- only child, Mary, was born. began marketing the records directly eration who, after his passing, fos- The early U.S. recording industry in Ireland. tered and preserved that tradition for was expanding its production of eth- Traditional music had just about posterity.” nic music. The record companies of died out in Ireland and Michael’s re- There are plenty of opportunities Victor, Edison and Columbia had for cords revitalized the interest in Irish to learn about Michael Coleman and some years sold recorded Irish music; traditional music. The records influ- his music in south Sligo. Coleman’s however, Irish imitators and “stage enced an entire generation of Irish fiddle is on display in the County Sli- Irish” comedians often performed the fiddle players. These Irish players imi- go Historical Museum in Sligo town. The Savior of Irish Traditional Music music. tated Coleman’s Sligo style of playing Near the site of his original home in In New York, Ellen O’Byrne and and soon everyone wanted to play the Kilavil is the Coleman Heritage Cen- Michael Joseph Coleman was born unique and ornamented Sligo style. her husband managed the O’Byrne fiddle like Michael Coleman. ter and Music Archive. In the village on January 31, 1891, near Kilavil in He was much in demand in the area at DeWitt Grafonola and Victor Shop. In addition to his considerable of Gurteen is the Coleman Irish Music County Sligo, Ireland (some sources house dances and on other special oc- It was Ellen’s belief that Irish music number of recordings, Michael Cole- Visitor Center and Theater. It houses a claim he was born in 1892). His fa- casions. He was also an accomplished performed by real Irish musicians man taught many fiddle players in the music school, a performance area and ther James “Jamesy” Coleman, was step dancer and often combined the would sell, if companies would record U.S. Many modern players mention large audio/visual display on Coleman a farmer and accomplished flute them. Through an association with Michael’s name as their prime influ- and the music of Sligo. There is also a player. His mother was Beatrice Columbia, Ellen began making re- ence. Michael Coleman’s last record- touring company of young traditional Gorman. cords of traditional Irish music in ing was made in 1944, only a year musicians who maintain the tradition After the Colemans were mar- 1916. before his death. Michael Coleman of the Sligo style. ried in 1872, they settled on three These early recordings were died on January 4, 1945 in the Knick- If you go to south Sligo today and acres of land in the townland of successful and other record com- erbocker Hospital in Manhattan at the visit any of the many traditional pubs Knockgrania, which near the town panies soon joined Columbia. age of fifty-four. He is buried in St. around Gurteen the regulars there will of Kilavil on the road between Tob- Michael Coleman found himself Raymond’s Cemetery in the Bronx. tell you that Michael Coleman was bercurry and Gurteen. It was in the in the right place at the right time Coleman’s popularity in his home the “Greatest Irish fiddle player who townland of Knockgrania that the with the right skills. Early in 1921 area in Sligo remained strong. In ever lived.” “But,” they will promptly Coleman children were born and he made his first records for the 1974, the Coleman Traditional So- inform you, “His brother James was raised. This area of south Sligo Vocalion Company and Shannon ciety erected a monument near his better.” was then and is still well known Records. He made over eighty birthplace. The monument is located *J. Michael Finn is the Ohio State for its traditional music. 78-rpm records for several record in County Sligo on the road between Historian for the Ancient Order of Hi- Michael was the youngest of labels. Tubbercurry and Gurteen. The monu- bernians and Division Historian for seven children born to Jamesy and two talents. The traveling piper John- During the years he was recording ment bears the following inscription: the Patrick Pearse Division in Colum- Beatrice. Michael was a twin, but his ny Gorman had a major influence on a very unique thing happened. Irish- “To the memory of Michael Cole- bus, Ohio. He is also Chairman of the brother died at birth. He attended the Michael’s playing style. Coleman is Americans purchased Michael’s re- man, master of the fiddle, savior of Catholic Record Society for the Diocese national school and left school when said to have incorporated many of cordings and sent them back to their Irish traditional music. Born near this of Columbus, Ohio. He writes on Irish he was seventeen. From infancy Mi- Gorman’s piping techniques into his families and friends in Ireland. As spot in 1891. Died in exile 1945. To and Irish-American history; Ohio his- chael grew up with music. He heard fiddle playing. a result Michael became extremely the traditional musicians of an older tory and Ohio Catholic history. You may it played at home by his father and his The opportunities for Michael to popular in Ireland. Capitalizing on generation who, in this area, inspired contact him at [email protected]. older brother James. His father often earn a living from his music were invited local and traveling musicians small. After trying his hand at some into his home. This happened so fre- part time jobs and after a brief stay quently that the Coleman home was with one of his brothers in England, known as, “Jamesy Coleman’s Music Michael decided to leave Sligo. He Hall.” sailed to America in 1914, arriving Michael took up the fiddle at a at Ellis Island on November 1, 1914. young age. He had many opportuni- Initially, Michael stayed with his aunt ties to learn his craft. Many famous in Lowell, Massachusetts. fiddle players lived near his home. In the United States Michael found Mattie Kiloran, John O’Dowd, Paddy that bands and orchestras dominated Curley and P.J. MacDermott were just the Irish-American music scene and a few of the Sligo musicians who lived that musicians earned much more near the Colemans and influenced Mi- money than Michael could have imag- chael. ined. He began playing professionally It is generally reported in the area, and soon developed an association however, that Kipeen Scanlon taught with the Keith Circuit, the largest and Michael’s brother James to play and most reputable traveling vaudeville James taught Michael. Of course, a chain of its day. They performed in story is also passed around locally towns and cities across America. that the Coleman brothers got lost one Michael joined the show as a solo night returning from a house dance artist, and for many years traveled and wandered into an ancient ring fort with it as one of the acts. In Septem- where they fell asleep and the fairies ber 1917, Michael moved to New taught them both to play. York City and married Marie Fan- Whoever it was that taught Mi- ning, a young immigrant from County chael, he learned his lessons well. He Monaghan. 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These asylums sprang from the ing on a plinth, is dressed in simple gan’s inscription. He feels “the bed- 19th-century Evangelical rescue institutional attire. A bed-sheet, held sheet signifies the woman’s work, the movement in the UK, whose intent aloft in both hands, is draped behind endless hours of forced labour….” was to reform (punish?) prostitutes. her. The top of the sheet touches the He thinks the sheet works on a sym- In Ireland, they were renamed for back of her head. On first inspection, bolic level too. “The woman has St. Mary Magdalene and labelled I wasn’t sure if she was freeing her- emerged as if from beneath a shroud. laundries as the women were forced self from the folds of bed-linen or She steps into the public arena. The to wash and/or mend bed-cloth- statue announces an identity long ing and sundry wearing apparel. held secret by Irish society.” Oh hi ya. Can’t sleep. I should be Magdalene laundry abuses. They were compelled to endure Fifteen months after its dedica- relaxing on this festival-free week- It wasn’t until writer/director Peter long hours of work, prayer and tion, Galway City leaders wanted end, but the old mind is racing away. Mullan’s 2002 film, The Magdalene silence. Some women did leave to move the monument. Unexpect- So it’s out of the bed and over to the Sisters, hit the big screen that most after years, but many lived on to edly, they claimed the street need- keyboard. Sure I’m on my own for a Americans became aware of the cruel old age, dying in their institution- ed widening, but Patricia Brogan few days as my wife is in Seattle with injustices of these recent Dickensian alised ‘homes.’ protested most strongly. She even her daughter and grandson. workhouses. [As an aside, many in The first Irish ‘laundry’ began threatened to chain herself to the Homesick already. Thoughts of Ireland were unaware as well, or was in 1767 for Protestant girls, but af- statue, if necessary. May Richardson’s grand bacon and it that people simply refused to be- ter Catholic emancipation in 1829, You see, objections had been cabbage and Noeleen Daly’s lovely lieve the rumours? So if you haven’t they became almost exclusively raised. A local priest, whose roasted chicken and veg conjure up seen the film, I urge you to, but be the dominion of The Church. [Ah, church, St. Patrick’s, was but a memories of two wonderful fami- cautioned, it’s not for children or the such cruel irony!] The last Irish few steps from the painful symbol lies and my recent holiday visit with faint of heart. The story follows the asylum closed in the autumn of queried, “Is it necessary to remind them. Sure I’ll be hard pressed to find lives of three ‘fallen’ young women 1996. church-goers of Ireland’s days their equal this side of the Atlantic, who are forced by family and The Why, you ask, did I choose to gone by?” besides my culinary skills are sadly Church to become ‘inmates’ in a write about such a ‘dark’ page in As it so happens, the reflected lacking. Magdalene ‘asylum.’] our history? Before going over this image of the memorial can be Yesterday, I spent time leafing Ireland alone didn’t share in the last time, I remember reading the seen in Discover Ireland/Áras through some unread issues of The shame of maintaining these female lead article in the Galway Adver- Fáilte windows across the street. Irish Echo… newspapers have a way ‘penal’ institutions. During the 19th tiser, dated 16 June 2011, urging a It’s surely not the kind of reminder to stacking up when you’re away and 20th centuries, throughout Brit- prompt and speedy resolution for those wishing to promote a posi- from home, don’t they? There, bur- ain, Europe, Canada and even the Galway’s Magdalene victims. I also was about to pull it over her head, tive Irish identity wanted to portray. ied on page nine of one was the head- United States, these heinous estab- recalled a town council controversy thus remaining trapped forever. But it IS in the perfect spot. Situ- line: “McAleese to head Magdalene lishments housed often pregnant, over a newly installed memorial to On the polished, stone base are the ated directly in front of the gates of probe.” unwed girls/women or others of these ill-treated women. words of local poet Patricia Burke a earlier Sisters of Mercy Convent, The short piece mentioned that ‘questionable’ character who’d been Dedicated in March, 2009 at the Brogan: Make visible the Tree; its home to a former Magdalene laun- Senator Martin McAleese, husband sent there for a variety of vague and bottom of Forester Street, just across branches ragged with washed out dry, it’s there for all to see and reflect of our current Irish president Mary specious reasons. Many of their new- from Galway’s newish Visitor Infor- linens of a bleached shroud. upon so. As Ms. Brogan once said, McAleese, is planning to lead an borns were sent to orphanages while mation Centre, I found Mick Wilkin’s The interpretation of Boston Col- “Make[ing] (our past) visible… that’s investigation into the Irish state’s their mothers remained behind to la- statue. Haunting, stark and strangely lege Professor James M. Smith adds what it’s all about.” role in the ill-famed 20th-century bour on. eerie, a middle-aged woman, stand- meaning to Wilkin’s work and Bro- Today, I’m happy to report, the Magdalene memorial still stands at the bottom of Forester Street. Yes, it was moved, but only a few feet to accommodate a new bus lane. After you visit, stopping to admire Wilkin’s art and Brogan’s words, walk the few steps to the left through the old stone archway. There on a wee bit of grass are six black marble headstones, each with twelve women’s names, all inscribed in gold letters from the late 1800’s to more contemporary times. But tucked from view as the burial markers are, their symbolic sister stands out front, just a few paces away, proudly lifting the veil of shame and secrecy so long endured. God be good to them all and you too. Keep well and ‘til next time… Is Mise, Cathal *Cathal is a freelance writer and the author of Consumed in Freedom’s Flame, Forever Green, and Blood on the Shamrock. His new book, Fear Not the Storm, was just released in March. www.cathalliam.com. October 2011 • irish american news www.ianohio.com ianOHIO 9

keep of Aras an Uachtarain, which is He certainly got me going on Joyce! Shakespeare’s plays and the New Tes- the mansion in Dublin where the presi- I have read my Joyce (everything tament. dent lives. So I suppose I’m a bit of a except for Finnegan’s Wake) many No matter whether one likes Joyce begrudger here. I’m sure the benefit of times over. For a while in my twenties, or doesn’t. It’s just the idea of having having a president can be pointed out I read little else besides him, Kavanagh a person with a literary and scholarly to me… and Yeats. background, as opposed to the dull Having said all that, if there was a I don’t now hold Joyce in the same seeming politicians who seem to com- candidate that I’d like to see in Aras regard as David Norris did (and pre- prise the rest of the fray in this election an Uachtarain, it would indeed be Mr. sumably still does), and I definitely campaign, is exciting. We are supposed Norris. Not because of the above men- wouldn’t rate Joyce as highly as I do to be a nation of saints and scholars, The Irish President tioned traits but because he aren’t we? It would be good A lot of people outside Ireland, James Joyce at Trinity College for has always been a colourful to bring a ‘bit of learning,’ to when they see the Irish president on many’s the year. David was forced to person and we could do with the fore again, someone with TV, assume that this person is the na- withdraw from the campaign because a bit of colour in our public a bit of zest in his manner. tion’s political leader. In fact the Irish of a scandal that he was indirectly in- life; and, most importantly, I suppose this sounds president performs a ceremonial role volved in. I don’t know much about because of the fact that he is like a bit of an endorsement. and has no direct political power at all this matter either, and to be honest, I a literary scholar who gives And it is. It’s an endorse- in Ireland. The president’s job, as first wouldn’t really want to. A journalist infectious lectures on James ment for literature. They say citizen, is more akin to that of a kind of dug the dirt on him in reference to an Joyce. The man loves James in a recession people tend to first ambassador: Ireland’s representa- incident concerning his former partner Joyce. read more, and write more. tive-in-chief. (yes, he is openly gay) and he felt hon- The first day I walked David Norris I think it would be good to It was Ireland’s current president, our bound to withdraw before a full- into Trinity as a shy eighteen have someone in a place of Mary McAleese, who welcomed and blown scandal should erupt. year old, I encountered, standing on the Shakespeare; Shakespeare remains the authority to point us in the right direc- hosted the English queen when she ar- Norris is a colourful, engaging fig- steps of the old dining hall in the front king. After all, as my English teacher tion. Maybe, if he gets in, Mr. Norris rived on our fair shores a few months ure and a lot of people have been clam- square, a bespectacled, red faced man, at secondary school used to say, Shake- will have a few ‘Joyce’ nights in the ago, to take one example of what our ouring for his return to the race. He holding forth to an enraptured crowd speare knew everything. All you really Aras. With gorgonzola sandwiches first citizen actually does. Beyond this, lost the support of some politicians but of teenagers like myself, on the merits needed to keep going on your des- and red Burgundy wine… And if he I know little of what the president gets because he is popular, and because the of James Joyce, whom he referred to ert island besides your coconuts and doesn’t get back in the race, ah well, up to besides welcome foreign digni- incident (concerning not him, but his as our ‘national bard;’ equal in impor- bananas, he was fond of saying, was c’est la vie. It’s a chance we lost. taries, and open new factories, schools former partner) happened so long ago, tance to Dante, that great Italian bard and hospitals. It’s a symbolic role. many people feel he shouldn’t have who wrote the Divine Comedy, and to The Taoiseach (Irish word for Prime dropped out at all. Shakespeare himself! It was a great Minister) is the one with the real pow- He is also favoured by many be- boost to my own enthusiasm watching er. He is the one who runs the country, cause of his ‘progressive’ credentials. him there on the square that October as it were. He has a Protestant, Anglo Irish back- day, dressed in his lecturer’s gown and As many readers of this magazine ground, he is a campaigner for gay scholar’s cap, staking out literary ter- will no doubt know, a new Irish presi- rights, and is an all round liberal. He ritory for his idol. There was passion dent will be elected before the end of is extremely well spoken—all signs, in the man’s voice, and it is no wonder October. I would have no interest in the it could be said, were he to be elected, that his lectures had by far the biggest matter were it not for the fact that an that Ireland has entered a new, more attendance in the English department. old lecturer of mine was recently run- modern era. ning for president. He dropped out, but I have always felt myself that a small as I write this there is news that he may country such as Ireland has no need of a re-launch his campaign. presidential office. It is the taxpayer of David Norris taught the works of course who pays for it, and for the up- 10 ianOHIO www.ianohio.com irish american news • October 2011

Music On My Mind: The Screaming Orphans and gender equality. “Scream a Walk Down an Irish Lane By Pete Roche Little Louder” builds from sub- …Continued from Page 4 dued guitar and keys to a bold, Raised in Bundoran, County and CD releases, between rock issued another pair of terrific- carpe diem crescendo in which Tourism, Mayo-man Michael Ring, Donegal, the talented Diver sis- & roll and traditional Celtic sounding discs, now available the singer warns others not to who hails from beautiful Westport. ters attended college in Dublin music. Circles (2005) and East on Amazon or via their website patronize her. The album’s lon- Go on, have a go! Send your replies (Trinity and Leinster) before 12th Street (2009) showcased gest cut, “The Strong Survive,” to my email address below. relocating to New York togeth- the Orphans’ feisty, full-blown condemns the greed and mean- er to pursue music fulltime as electric sound, while their ac- spiritedness pervading our times Great Boost for Screaming Orphans. You see, companying “partner” releases and encourages people to fight Musical the Diver sisters have been play- Back to Dublin (2005) and apathy rather than submit to the Those of you who have been fol- ing music all their lives; Therese Belle’s Isle (2009) found the “panic everywhere:” Nothing’s lowing the progress of the musical Marie (keyboard, accordion); ladies revisiting the Irish jigs, ever gonna change / It all stays On A Wing and a Prayer, which Grainne (guitar); Angela (bass, reels, and folk songs they grew the same / Nobody even seems stemmed from my book of the same violin); and youngest sis Joan up with. The quartet cultivated to care / Comin’ and going… name and was scripted for a musi- (drums), recorded their debut, a healthy following on the out- the fear is growing. cal by my friend Tommy Marren Listen & Learn, in the fashion door circuit; they were a high- Each Diver sister has impec- and myself, will be pleased to know of other female-lead bands like light at Cleveland Irish Cultural cable pipes, but together they that the show and the accompany- The Cranberries and Corrs. Festival in Berea the last three achieve haunting, four-part har- ing DVD has raised over $400,000 The Orphans devoted the next years running. www.thescreamingorphans. monies that soothe—and soar. for Mayo Roscommon Hospice. ten years dividing their time, The Screaming Orphans just com. Lonely Boy is the next “I Must Away Now” (aka “The If you are looking for a Christ- chapter of the hard rock version Night Visiting Song”) tells of mas present, details of the DVD of the band, while The Jacket’s lovers who brave a tempest to and the book can be found on my Green indulges the Orphans’ spend a night together, while website www.terry-reilly.com. quieter, acoustic side. Plugged Speaking of the musical, a really or unplugged, the Divers know talented friend who helped in the how to carry a tune—and their composition of some of the songs, angelic voices permeate both Denis McCalmont, has just released discs with beautiful, beguiling a new album, Nature of Life. harmonies. It’s been a busy year musically Recorded by Kevin Lowery for Killala-based singer/songwriter and Emmy Award-winning Irish for, apart from his work on the mu- actor Alan Cook in Kinlough— sical, earlier this year Dennis’s song just south of the Divers’ home- ‘Carousel’ was short-listed for the town—Lonely Boy is a boister- final ofThe Irish Daily Mail ‘Fight- ous, ten track set of accessible ing Chance’ for Unsigned Artists. alternative rock celebrating the ‘Carousel’ is featured on his new dreamer in all of us. “Beauti- “Lark in the Morning” follows album Nature Of Life which offers ful Girl” encourages a bullied the courtship of a ploughboy 14 original songs, written, record- youngster to “hold [her] head and maiden “pretty Susan.” ed, mixed and produced by McCa- up high” and surmount the self- The earnest “Down by the lmont. Think Neil Young jamming doubt begotten of body image. Glenside” would make rebel with the Fleet Foxes and you will The piano-powered “Maria” songwriter Peadar Kearney get a flavour for these acoustic tells the sad tale of a girl who proud. “Whisky in the Jar” is an driven songs, coloured with vocal loses hope to heroin. exuberant, snare and bass-fu- harmonies. Nature Of Life is now The polka snare of “Say eled romp through the Captain available to download at www.re- Hello” underpins a workplace Farrell number, replete with ex- verbnation.com/dennismccalmont. vignette wherein the narrator tended solos by each of the sis- pines for romantic attention ters. The album wraps up with a Famine Reminder from a colleague. Elsewhere, medley that mashes World War I Finally, a moment in time from however, the Divers’ message era super-fiddler from Sligo Mi- 1849, right on the tails of the Great veers from amorous despera- chael Coleman’s “Bonny Kate” Famine: “There is no trade so tion to female empowerment— with reel “Jenny’s Chickens.” profitable in Miltown Mabay, Co. Clare, as that of coffin-making. It is awful to think of the number of coffins that leave it every day, and the number that goes in the direction of Quilty and Kilmurry exceeds anything that can he imag- ined. The mortality is entirely con- fined to those in the receipt of our out-door relief. (from Limerick Chronicle 1849). Until next time, slan. Email: [email protected]. www.terry- reilly.com. October 2011 • irish american news www.ianohio.com ianOHIO 11

Dedication To Irish History Helps We Welcome Our Newest Advertisers! Design 175th Commemorative Coin  Euclid Senior Programs  Hanover College Sometimes Irish history can be chael Finn for his outstanding work Historian’s Award was originated in found in the most unlikely places as in the area of Irish History. The 2003 to recognize outstanding work They make the OHIAN possible! Richard Quinn would discover among the Ohio division His- Let them know you saw them in the with his recent find in an an- torians. This is the second tique store. With his research time Quinn has received this Ohio Irish American News! and years of commitment award, in addition to his dedi- to Irish history, Quinn, who cation to Irish history he has is a member of the Ancient found more Hibernian stained Order of Hibernians Young- glass windows than anyone in town’s Joseph T. Nally Divi- Ohio. sion, has uncovered enough The Ancient Order of Hi- historical information on the bernians is an Irish Catholic Youngstown Hibernians to Organization that perpetuates fill five volumes of historical the history and traditions of archives. After many trips to the and their cul- the library viewing micro- ture. For more information fiche articles, his research visit the State of Ohio Ancient showed that Youngstown, Order of Hibernian’s website Ohio had one of the oldest http://www.ohio.aoh-laoh. divisions in the state next to Richard Quinn com/. Cincinnati, with articles from the local Youngstown paper, The Vin- dicator, dating back to 1869. At one time Youngstown had seven Ancient Order of Hibernian divisions. Inspired by his grandfather who was also a Hibernian, Quinn started research on their genealogy, and then was appointed to the position of historian in 1999. An avid history collector led him to an antique shop in Pennsylvania where he found an original post card depicting an An- cient Order of Hibernian design. Not knowing what he found he started on a quest to find more information on the design, he learned that the design was from 1880 by a Youngstown Hibernian Cornelius J. Cronin. The design was to be used as an emblem for the state of Ohio but was never used as an official emblem. Quinn contacted Michael McCormack the National Historian for the Ancient Order of Hibernians with his find- ings, it was declared that the emblem is one of the oldest on record for the Ohio Ancient Order of Hibernians. McCormack recommended that the emblem be used as part of the design on the official coin commemorating this year’s 175th anniversary of the Ancient Order of Hibernians. The logo on the back of the commemora- tive coin depicts the emblem found by Quinn. At the recent State of Ohio 78th Biennial State convention that was held in Boardman, Ohio; Richard Quinn was awarded The Historian’s Award by Ohio State President Joe Casey and the State Historian J. Mi- 12 ianOHIO www.ianohio.com irish american news • October 2011

On This Day Mrs. Sally Murphy Pallante is a 3rd genera- in Irish tion Irish American with ancestral connections to Murphy, Cavanaugh, McFarley, Welsh and History Harlow. Dr. Pallante is a descendent of the O’Neill’s and a Murphy. Their connected coun- Irish Trivia ties are Cork, Mayo, Donegal and Tyrone. October 2011 Blessed with four married children and ten grandchldren,the Murphys have had the pleasure of 12 or more trips to Ireland, some Oct. 3, 1691 - The signing of the with their granddaughters in competition at Treaty of Limerick ending the world championship of Irish dance and the war between the Jacobites for Ulster Project meetings. and supporters of William of Orange. The treaty allows for the evacuation of the Irish army, giving rise to the term “Flight of the Wild Geese.” Oct. 5, 1911 - Birth of Brian O’Nolan, Irish novelist and satirist. Best known for his novels, “At Swim-Two-Birds” and “The Third Policeman”, and written under the pen name Flann O’Brien.

Oct. 5, 1995 - SeamusHeaney, Irish poet, wins the Nobel Prize for Literature. Dr. Martin D. and Sally Pallante of Canfield, Ohio, at their 50th Wedding Oct. 6, 1891 - Death of Charles Anniversary (Aug. 2009). Stewart Parnell, champion of the tenant’s rights and co- founder of the Land League. Ann Richens Ann Richens, Oct. 8, 1974 - Sean McBride re- founder of The ceives the Nobel Peace Prize. Richens/Timm He helped found and lead Academy of Irish Amnesty International. Dance, passed away on August 30th. Oct. 14, 1882 - Birth of Eamon Ann was a native de Valera, Fianna Fail leader, of Dublin, Ireland Taoesieach, and president of and shared her tal- Ireland, in Brooklyn, N.Y. ent of dance with to a Spanish father and Irish so many children mother. and adults. She first came to Columbus to teach at the invita- Oct. 16, 1890 - Birth of Michael tion of the Shamrock Club, who wanted to pro- Collins, in Clonakilty, Co. vide Irish dancing to its members children. Cork. Her students have done so well perform- ing in Riverdance, Lord of the Dance and Oct. 19, 1745 - Death of Jonathan many other productions. Her list of champi- Swift, author and poet, known ons is long. Many dance teachers were once for “Gulliver’s Travels.” students and now have their own academies, including Regan/Rankin, Irwin Academy, Oct. 22, 1641 - The start of the Graham Academy and the former Shanahan Ulster Rebellion, when rebel Dance Academy. Catholics surprised Protes- tant settlers, massacring large Send your “milestones” numbers of people. (photos of births, religious *Source: Terrence J. Kenneally, events, weddings, The Encyclopedia of Ireland anniversaries, etc.) to jobrien@ianohio,com October 2011 • irish american news www.ianohio.com ianOHIO 13

Casey Re-Elected At their 78th bi-ennial Conven- wick, he tion, the Ancient Order of Hibernians and his wife in America (AOH) re-elected Joseph Cheryl will M. Casey as President of the Ohio be visiting State Board. He will lead the Order Ireland for for two additional years. In Medina the first time County, Casey was instrumental in this Autumn. forming the Irish Brigade Division. The Caseys He has served the Order in many lo- have three cal and state capacities, including grown chil- Vice President. He recently traveled dren, Kelly, to New York City to participate in the Kevin and 175th anniversary of the Order at a Coleen. Front & Center is Joe Casey with the leadership Mass and Reception at Old St. Pat- Member- of the Medina AOH rick’s Church in lower Manhattan. ship in the Originally from Kansas City, AOH is confined to men 16 years who have declared their intention to Casey retired from General Motors and older who are practicing Roman become a citizen. Visit the Division after 34 years. Residents of Bruns- Catholics of Irish birth or descent and website at http://medina.aoh-laoh. are citizens of the United States or com/. Owens Sports …Continued from Page 2 ress of Shamrock Rovers it is hoped that this will shed a new light on the League and the sport itself. The League of Ireland deserves some respect and this will hopefully be the start of a long successful road for all concerned. Trivia First last month’s question: The will begin their campaign for the 2014 World Cup Check out our new website: next summer; when was the last time www.ianohio.com the national team actually played in with new features, feeds, stories, a World Cup and who was their last resources and ads! game against? The 2002 World Cup was held jointly by Japan and Korea. They lost in the last 16 to Spain in a dramatic game. Spain led the game 1-0 for the majority of the game, Ireland’s Ian Harte famously missed a penalty in the 2nd half before put home another penalty in the 90th minute to take the game into extra- time, where the Republic held on to take the game to penalty shootout. But unlike the heroics of the 1990 team, the Irish went out 3-2 on the dreaded shootout. This month’s question: Shamrock Rovers have supplied more players to the Republic of Ireland national team than any other League of Ire- land side, one of these players also went on to manage the national team, who is he? *Mark Owens is originally from Der- ry City, Ireland and has resided in the Cleveland area since 2001 having previ- ously spent time studying at John Carroll University. Send questions, comments or suggestions to Mark at: markowens@ ireland.com. 14 ianOHIO www.ianohio.com irish american news • October 2011

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Every Tues- 44113. www.treehousecleveland. 14th-Mossy Moran; 21st-Marcus Dirk play along! day 6-8pm Magician Paul Gallagher The Harp com. & Friends; 28th-Kid & Me; 29th- Akron Hibernian’s Ceili Oct… 1st-The Portersharks; 5th- performs tableside. 117 W. Liberty, West Park Station (UPPER HALL) Halloween Party Band Sessions, Wed. 7:30pm. Lonesome Stars; 7th-Walking Cane; Medina, 44256. www.sullysmedina. w/DJ, snacks, open bar, cash prizes, The Akron AOH Mark Hef- 8th-Chris Allen; 12th-$100.00 Trio; Oct… 1st-School Girl Crush, com. 8-12pm, Admission $20 (21 & over fernan Div 2 Hall, 2000 Brown 14th-Brent Kirby; 15th-Fior Gael; 10pm; 6th-Jim & Eroc HH; 7th-Half only). IACES, 22770 Lake Shore St., Akron, OH. 330-724-2083. 19th-Lonesome Stars; 22nd-Kristine Moon Jack-10pm; 8th-DJ; 13th-Sean Mentor/Willoughby Blvd., Euclid, 44123. 216-731-4003. Beginner to intermediate. Jackson; 26th-$100.00 Trio. 4408 Benjamin-HH; 14th-Kristine Jackson- www.irishamericanclubeastside.org. Croagh Patrick’s-2nd Tues. Detroit Rd., 44113. www.the-harp. HH-DJ, 10pm; 15th-Cocktail Johnny- Croagh Patrick’s every month, 8-10pm. com. 10pm; 20th-Rkade HH; 21st-Tricky Paddy’s Pour House Oct… 4th-Open Session; 13th- Bardic Circle at The Sham- Dick-10pm; 22nd-Trailer Park Ninjas; Mossy Moran; 29th-Halloween Par- PJ McIntyre’s Oct… 21st-Michael Crawley; rock Club of Columbus-Be- 28th-Etiquette HH, DJ Ice Cold-10pm; 29th-Halloween Party! 922 E. 222nd ty. 4857 Robinhood Dr., Willoughby, ginner-friendly, intermediate- Oct… 1st-Sammy De Leon c 29th-DJ Ace of Spades-Fright Night St., Euclid, 44123. 216-289-2569. 44094. 440-946-8250. www.croagh- level Irish session meeting yu orcestra; 5th-Monthly Pub Quiz (Halloween Party). Thursday-Ladies patrickspub.webs.com. every other Thurs. 8-11pm. hosted by Mike D.; 7th-Arrival; 8th- Night w/DJ Destro! Wednesday- Findlay Claddagh Irish Pub, Legacy Carlos Jones; 9th-Brady Campbell Station Karaoke Challenge! Sunday- Hooley House Logan’s Irish Pub Village, Lyndhurst 6-9pm. Irish Dance Fundraiser 3-7pm; $20- Magic Man Paul Gallagher from Oct… 7th-Matt Johnson-Dueling Wooster Street Center, 1124 All you can eat/drink!; 14th-The 6-8pm and Every Sunday MINUTE Oct… 1st-Mogan and Hankins; Pianos; 8th-UFC 136 @ 9; 14th- E. Wooster St., Bowling Green, Kreellers; 15th-Stiletto Overdrive; TO WIN IT, 9pm. 17015 Lorain Ave., 7th-Highland Reign; 8th-Ennis Clare; Brigid’s Cross; 15th-Abbey Rodeo; OH-2nd & 4th Mon.,7-8pm. 16th-Browns WKNR, Radio Show Cleveland, 44111. www.westparksta- 15th-Roger Drawdy and the Firestart- 21st-Nick Zuber; 22nd-Richie Re- Blarney Pub-Toledo, 1st Sat. 1-4pm; 21st-Waynes World Band; tion.com. 216-476-2000. ers; 19th-Irish Trad Session; 21st-The ece show; 28th-Hooleyween Party of the month 5-8 pm.

 Donal O’Shaughnessy will be playing at Sully’s in Medina on October 14th.

Charlie in the Box will be playing at PJ McIntyre’s in Cleveland  on October 28th. October 2011 • irish american news www.ianohio.com ianOHIO 15

2011 iBAM! Honorees Announced Echoes Of Erin Co-produced by the IAHC, Irish Bill Margeson; Presentation of Wake 60th Anniversary Concert Tour of North America 2011 American News and the Irish Book Amusements: to accompany Wake Club, iBAM! is a 2-day Irish cultural Amusements exhibit with Matt Pack- The 2011 Comhaltas Concert Tour Of North America Featuring, celebration that brings together as many er; Presentation of From the Sources: Direct From Ireland, The Tops In Irish Traditional Entertainment as 100 authors, artists and musicians to accompany the From the Sources from North America and Ireland. exhibit with Dr. Mel Mercier; Yeats: Echoes Of Erin, the 39th Echoes of Erin 2011 pres- on the performers selected Friday, November 11, 2011, kicks John McGahern’s Local and Literary Annual Concert Tour of ents variety of music, song from all over Ireland. off the iBAM! weekend with a black-tie Legacy by Dr. John Kenny; Yeats Ret- North America will be from and dance presented in an October 18th – Cleveland optional gala honoring five exceptional rospective by Frank Delaney; reading the 11th to the 22th of Octo- entertaining fashion while si- at The Breen Center for the individuals for their outstanding contri- from Solace-Belinda McKeon; Afri- ber, 2011. It will be a proud multaneously providing an in- Performing Arts 2008 West butions to Irish American culture. can and Irish Influences in American occasion marking as it does sight into our authentic Irish 30th Street, 7:30pm. Brian The iBAM! awardees for outstand- Old Time Music with Mick Moloney; a monumental achievement, cultural traditions. A group Holleran @ 216-645-9844 or ing contributions to: Music: Maurice Preservation of Traditional Irish Music not only of sustaining the of 12 musicians, singers and Rasa Chambers @ 216-496- Lennon; Performing Arts: Mark How- From O’Neill To Fleishmann; creative Tour over all these years, dancers from among the very 9013. ard; Visual Arts: John David Mooney; writing workshop with Glen Patterson; but developing it into a ma- top All-Ireland champions October 19th - Cincin- Literature: Maeve Binchy; Person of introduction to the Book of Kells with jor cultural event. This year’s will be selected for the 60th nati at the Summit Country the Year: Father Andrew Greeley. Frank Crowley; Cork Literary Review: Tour is sponsored by Tourism Anniversary Tour and further Day School / Kyle Theatre A fundraiser for the Irish Ameri- Joseph Woods, Eugene O’Connell and Ireland and features 12 art- details will be available soon 7:30pm, 2161 Grandin Road, can Heritage Center and its Library, Brian Turne; Cooking Demonstra- ists many of whom are All- at the www.comhaltas.ie Cincinnati, OH 45208. Dan- iBAM! is Saturday, November 12 and tion by Rachel Gaffney; Master Music Ireland champions. website detailing information iel Curtin @ 859-441-7682. Sunday, November 13 and opens each Class by Martin Hayes and day at 11am. Dennis Cahill; Poetry Read- The daily cost to attend iBAM! is ings (Sunday Only) by Jerry $10 in advance or $15 at the door. Chil- O’Neill, Mary O’Donoghue, dren 12 and under are free. Advanced Joan McBreen, Vincent tickets can be purchased by calling the Woods. IAHC at 773-282-7035, ext. 10 or vis- Film: A selection of iting www.ibamchicago.com. Irish film shorts and a spe- Participants include: cial presentation of The Authors and Poets: Frank Dela- Quiet Man, for the 60th an- ney, Chris Binchy, Claire Kilroy, niversary of its filming. Glenn Patterson, Rita Emmett, Kevin For more information O’Hara, Mary O’Donoghue, Belinda or to become a sponsor of McKeon, John Kenny, Joseph Woods, iBAM!, call Cliff Carlson Joan McBreen, Cynthia Neale, Vin- or Cathy Curry at 708-445- cent Woods, Patrick Taylor, Kevin 0700. Barry, John Hoban, David Lynch, Mary Pat Kelly, Jerry O’Neill, Patricia Falvey, Cathal Liam, John O’Brien Jr., September Crossword Puzzle Answers Monica Dougherty, Delores Whelan, Name Meanings Arthur Cola, Sandra McCone and Brian Turner Musicians: Dr. Larry McCullough, Jimmy Keane, the Lennon family; Maurice, Ben, and Brian, Jackie Daly, Matt Cranitch. Mick Moloney, Paul de Grae, Liz Carroll, Dennis Cahill, Martin Hayes, Ciara Walton, John Hoban, Pat- rick and Karen Cook-Cannady, father and son; Cormac and Johnny McCarthy Artists: Jennifer Allen, Cindy Matyi, and Elizabeth Cope Dance: The Cunningham Family Theatre: One act plays by Seana- chai Theatre, Smock Alley Theater Company, ShawChicago, and Azusa Productions Panels, classes, workshops and presentations: From the Broom Dance to Riverdance: Where Will We Step to Next?; Irish Theater Past, Present, and Future, Complexities of Contem- porary Irish Culture; Irish Music in Chicago Post O’Neill with Moderator