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Volume XLIII, No. 5 • July (Lúil), 2017 The Polar Life of

...... Most people in Milwaukee, when they in New Zealand, he volunteered to join the Island. hear the name Tom Crean, think of the for- Scott's 1901–04 Expedition to In December 1901, the Ringarooma mer Marquette University basketball coach. , thus beginning his Polar ex- was ordered to assist 's ploring career. After his expe- But there is another Tom Crean, an Irish ship Discovery when it was docked at Lyt- rience, Crean's third and final explorer, whose name and feats are often telton Harbour awaiting departure to venture was as second officer on Ernest overshadowed by others. This Thomas Antarctica. When an able seaman of Shackleton's Imperial Trans-Antarctic Ex- Crean was an Irish seaman and Antarctic Scott's ship deserted after striking a petty pedition, on . After Endurance explorer from Annascaul, County Kerry, officer, Crean volunteered to replace him. became beset in the pack ice and sank, who was awarded the Albert Medal, as Thus began Crean’s association with the Crean and the ship's company spent 492 well as three Polar Medals. most southern continent. days drifting on the ice before a journey in This July is the seventy-ninth anniver- boats to . He was a mem- Discovery sailed for the Antarctic on sary of his death in Cork. His life story was ber of the crew which made an open boat 21 December 1901, and on 8 February one of determination and adventure, and journey of 800 nautical miles from Ele- 1902, arrived in McMurdo Sound, where filled with multiple acts of bravery. But he phant Island to South Georgia, to seek aid she anchored. The crew established a base was a humble and quiet man, not given to for the stranded party. camp at a spot which was later designated bragging of his feats in his retirement. "Hut Point.” Crean was a member of three major ex- One of the demands upon the men was peditions to Antarctica during what is transport of supplies and equipment, known as the Heroic Age of Antarctic Ex- wherein men put on a harness, and pulled ploration, including Captain Robert Fla- sleds across the ice and snow. Crean con Scott's 1911–13 Terra Nova proved to be one of the most efficient Expedition. This saw the race to reach the man-haulers in the party. Over the expedi- lost to and tion, only seven of the 48-member party ended in the deaths of Scott and his polar logged more time in harness than Crean's party. During this expedition, Crean's 35- 149 days. Crean had a good sense of mile solo walk across the humor and was well liked by his compan- to save the life of Edward Evans led to him ions. Scott's second-in-command, Albert receiving the Albert Medal for Lifesaving. Armitage, wrote in his book, Two Years in Thomas Crean was born Tomás Ó Tom Crean proved to be a capable sea- the Antarctic, that "Crean was an Irishman Croidheáin in 1877 in the farming area of man, rising from naval apprentice in 1893 with a fund of wit and an even temper Gurtuchrane near the village of Annascaul to petty officer, second class in 1899, serv- which nothing disturbed." on Corca Dhuibhne in County Kerry, Ire- ing on the ship Vivid. In February 1900, Crean accompanied Lieutenant Michael land, to Patrick and Catherine (née Court- Crean was posted to the torpedo vessel Barne on three sledging trips across the ney) Crean. An Irish speaker, and one of Ringarooma, which was part of the Royal ten siblings, he attended the local Catholic Navy's New Zealand Squadron based in continued on page 5 school (at nearby Brackluin), leaving at the age of 12 to help on the family farm. SHAMROCK CLUB ANNUAL INSTALLATION DINNER At the age of 16, he enlisted in the Royal JULY 13, 2017 Navy at nearby Minard Inlet, possibly after an argument with his father. His en- Alioto’s Restaurant - 3041 N. Mayfair Road, Wauwatosa listment, without his parents' consent, as a T T T boy second class is recorded in records on 10 July. Cocktails 6:00 P.M. • Dinner at 7:00 P.M. In 1901, while serving on Ringarooma (Replaces Milwaukee Monthly Membership Meeting) Scholarship Milwaukee Calendar of Events T T Committee For More Information visit http://shamrockclubwis.com ...... We were pleased to have the three JULY scholarship recipients join us at our June 11 Celtic Women International Book Club; Lunch at O’Lydia’s; 338 S. 1st St., 1, 2017 general meeting. They shared Milwaukee, WI 53204 with us their study-abroad plans for this 13 Shamrock Club Installation Dinner; Alioto’s Restaurant, 3041 N. Mayfair summer or fall. Rd., Wauwatosa; Cocktails at 6 pm, Dinner at 7 pm Rachel Bielfuss will be studying this 15 Badger State Feis; Pettit National Ice Center, 500 S 84th St; Supporting summer at the UC-Dublin and the Na- Glencastle Irish Dancers tional University of Ireland-Galway. 16 Cream City Feis; Pettit National Ice Center, 500 S 84th St; Sponsored by Kinsella Academy Family Association Kyle Battle will also be studying in 22 Milwaukee Set Dance; ICHC; music by Ceol Cairde; 7 pm Ireland this summer to continue learning Gaelic and Irish culture. AUGUST Hannah Crownover will be spending 3 Shamrock Club Monthly Meeting; ICHC; 7 pm; Dinner at 6:30 the fall semester at the National Univer- 12 Milwaukee Feis; University of Wisconsin Milwaukee Student Union, 2200 sity of Ireland-Galway. E. Kenwood Blvd. 13 McMenamin Academy Feis; UW-Milwaukee Union, 2200 E. Kenwood After the brief explanation of their Blvd; [email protected] studies, they were each given their schol- 13 Milwaukee Hurling Club Semi-Finals; Brown Deer Park; 10 am arship. 14-18 Milwaukee Irish Fest Summer School; Celtic MKE Center; Carol All three of them are great fans of Irish Walker; Edel McBride; Shannon Heaton; Matt Heaton; Liz Carroll; Fest and they each assured me that they 18-21 Milwaukee Irish Fest; Maier Festival Grounds; Paddy Keenan; Dervish; will be happy to volunteer in our retail Frankie Gavin; Moxie Strings; The High Kings; Jig Jam; Skerryvore; We booth. Kyle will also bring his girlfriend. Banjo 3; Scythian; Drowsy Lads; Eileen Ivers; The Elders; Gaelic Storm; more - Mary Moze 27 Milwaukee Hurling Club Finals; Brown Deer Park; 10 am Scholarship Chair SEPTEMBER 7 Shamrock Club Monthly Meeting; ICHC; 7 pm; Dinner at 6:30 ON GOING … Set dancing at the following: Set dancing Wednesdays, 7 PM at O’Donoghue’s T Craobh Curtin Conradh na Gaeilge meeting at O'Donoghue's Pub, 7 PM, last Tuesday each month T Irish Emigration Library in ICHC open every Wednesday 12–6 PM T Irish Sing-a-long, Irish Fest Center, First Sundays, (through May) 7 PM T Irish Fest Sing-a-long: O'Donoghue's Pub, second and fourth Sundays, 7-9 PM T Irish Music Sessions at the following: Session - O’Donoghue’s, Sundays 7 PM; Thursdays @ Paddy’s 7 PM; and The Pub in Oconomowoc, 7:30 PM T Thursdays: Barry Dodd; County Clare Inn; 10 PM T Fridays: áthas and Myserk; County Clare Inn; 6 PM T Scholarship Chair Mary Moze presents scholarships to Hannah Crownover, Rachel Bielfuss and Kyle Battle. Installation Dinner Facebook & Social Media Thursday, July 13, 2017 Alioto’s Restaurant, Wauwatosa ...... If you haven’t seen us on Facebook, Cocktails (Cash Bar) ...... 6:00 pm like us! 2150 people have already. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sham- Dinner ...... 7:00 pm rock-Club-of-Wisconsin/102023943184 Cost: $25 per person Buffet dinner of Roast Beef au Jus, Baked Cod Florentine and Chicken Parmesan with salad, assorted sides and dessert. Tickets can be ordered at the June meeting or by emailing You can also find us on Twitter at Ron Danielson - [email protected] by July 9th. http://twitter.com/shamrockclubwis or on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/com- pany/shamrock-club-of-wisconsin.

2 Milwaukee of the past have provided fabulous Come to the President’s Message memories. Shamrock Club SEE YOURSELF making a difference Installation Dinner! ...... Ladies and Gentlemen, Celtic Friends in our organization. Create "New" events all: that will be memorable. Thursday, July 13th July . . . Happy Birthday U.S.A! One SEE YOURSELF MAKING hundred and forty-one years old, going THIS ALL POSSIBLE! ...... Plan on attending the Shamrock Club’s Officer Installation Dinner! The dinner is strong, looking good and striving to be- See you at the dinner and at Irish Fest! in place of our July general membership come even greater. - Joseph Hughes, President meeting. The buffet dinner will be at Let's try to do the same with the Sham- Alioto’s, 3041 North Mayfair Road in rock Club. We've had our founding Fa- T T T Wauwatosa. The dinner will be on Thurs- thers AND Mothers. We too, have had day, July 13, 2017. There will be a social good people work tirelessly for years to hour at 6:00pm, with the buffet at 7:00. make our Club the organization that it is. We will be having Roast Beef au jus, Our presidents, democratically nominated Baked Cod Florentine, and Chicken and elected, with the fantastic assistance Parmesan, with four sides, salad, Italian of our board and hundreds of volunteers bread, dessert, coffee, tea, or milk. There over the years, has made us one of the is a cash bar. There will be door prizes! largest Irish groups in the state. The cost is $25 per person. We need to Let's all gather at the Shamrock Club have fifty (50) attendees to get this price. Installation Dinner, July 13th at Aliota's on As of this printing, I have 35 people Highway 100 in Wauwatosa, and celebrate signed up. the great things our club has done and plan Please RSVP to Ron Danielson, some "new" events. Buffet Dinner, Cash [email protected], or at 262-470- Bar . . . bring your friends, and relatives. 1004. I need the final count by Sunday, New members are welcome. July 9, 2017. Let me know if you are Six weeks or 47 days from today, our coming; I will allow you to pay at the Shamrock Club will, again have the priv- door. If you sign up, please show up! ilege, and Our Color Guard, the honor, of This will be a fun time! performing before the crowds of Irish Joe Hughes, President, and - Ron Danielson Fest. The Shamrock Club is a proud spon- Mary Moze, 2017 Irish Rose, sor of the Gaeltacht Tent, an Irish speaking represented the Shamrock Club at the and traditional song and dance venue, in Danny O'Donnell concert at the the Cultural Area. Riverside on June 3, 2017. We, as a club have sponsored this area from the beginning. We do this as a cul- tural public service and we raise funds for Rent the ICHC for your next this endeavor through our sales in the Shamrock Club retail booth in Market Square. We find and recruit new members in the Cultural Tent, working along side Party Irish Fest, AOH, Friends of St. Patrick and other organizations. Meeting THIS IS A HINT . . . WE NEED YOU TO HELP US IN RETAIL AND MEMBERSHIP. Recital We need volunteers to step up and set up It is time to start thinking about Wedding and assist Mary in OUR retail booth. volunteering an hour or two at the We need volunteers to step up and set up Shamrock Club membership table Spaces available for large and assist Maggie in OUR membership in the Cultural Village at Irish Fest or small events booth. and the Shamrock Club retail booth in the market. This is a great Email: [email protected] SEE YOURSELF getting more way to promote our club! or call (414) 345-8800 involved with the Shamrock Club. Events 3 Milwaukee Emerald Reflections Membership News Copy Deadline ...... Volunteers are needed to work for the Sunshine Report ...... Content for Emerald Reflections is due Shamrock Club during Irish Fest in the on the 15th of the month (next deadline: membership booth and the retail booth...... Good news to share this month. Alex July 15th to appear in the August issue.) You cannot volunteer too much. Rewards Marshman, grandson of Mary Moze, was Copy received after that date will not are all the fun of meeting new people, awarded the Kiwanis Rishe Service schol- appear due to deadlines. While we try to connecting with Club members, and a free arship from the East Troy Kiwanis organ- include every submission possible, due to pass for Irish Fest. Contact Maggie B at ization for his volunteer work. Alex has space limitations, we cannot guarantee that [email protected]. been working with his grandparents at every submission will be included imme- - Maggie Blaha Irish Fest, Folk Fair, and St. Patrick’s pa- diately. E-mail submissions preferred, Membership Chair rade. Congratulations, Alex, and good send to: luck at UW-Whitewater. Brian Witt, Editor Jackie’s [email protected] Erin Canon, Miss West Allis 2017, Corner Cupboard competed at the recent Miss Wisconsin Pam Canon, Publisher Pageant in Oshkosh. Although Erin did ...... I hope everyone enjoyed the picnic for not place in the competition, she was the June Meeting. Thanks everyone who awarded a scholarship. Membership Chairs brought a dish to pass or donated. July is the installation dinner so there DANE COUNTY ...... Pat McCarthy will be no General Membership meeting P.O. Box 70765, Madison 53707-0765 [email protected]; (608) 277-0394 in July but we hope to see you at the in- stallation dinner. CITIES . . . . .P.O. Box 1632, Appleton 54912 Stay tuned to the August Reflections LA CROSSE ...... Linda O. Pfaff, for more info on what to bring for the meal 1702 Jackson St., LaCrosse 54601 for the August meeting. We will be bringing LAFAYETTE CO...... Beverly Mulcahy, back the 50/50 Raffle for the August meet- 504 E. Mary, Apt. A, Darlington 54530 ing so come prepared and ready to win!

MILWAUKEE . . . . Member. Chair Maggie Blaha, A special thank you to those who came 2133 West Wisconsin Avenue, to help with the club inventory at the club Milwaukee, WI 53233 storage unit on June 3rd and especially to [email protected]; (414)344-0688 Maggie Blaha for bringing her two grand- Jack Suit will be having a whole knee NEW DUBLIN ...... Suzi Snyder, sons along to help. Any questions on sup- 313 W. Beacon Ave.., New London 54961 plies please let me know. replacement this month. Please keep Jack in your thoughts as he looks forward to NORTHEAST WISC...... Judy Brehm, Thanks for your continued participa- more mobility and no more pain. 2577 Oakwood Ave., Green Bay 54301 tion and support. Any recommendations Joan Monaghan Kenney, one of our SOUTH CENTRAL ...... Dana Horkan-Gant, or suggestions for themes or raffles would 610 Vine St., Reedsburg 53959 be much appreciated. regular meeting attendees passed away email: [email protected]; (608) 524-6821 May 25, 2017. Her companion, Fran Paul, Happy 4th of July and stay cool out there! will need our support and encouragement E-mail: ...... [email protected] - Jackie Konkol to return to the Club activities. Sergeant-at-Arms Web site: ...... http://shamrockclubwis.com June Birthdays were celebrated by Adam To become a member of the Shamrock Club of Bartlelt on the 12th, Josh Walton – 22nd, Wisconsin contact the membership chair of the Advertise in the Mary McAndrew- 23rd, Dave Knight – chapter you would like to join. MILWAUKEE ONLY: 24th and Mary Moze – 27th. Many more Family membership (includes both parents and Emerald Reflections healthy years to all of you! all children under eighteen) - $25.00. Single membership - $20.00. Membership is renewable If you are a July birthday, feel free to annually on the anniversary month of the original send me an email with the date. membership. Please send all new and renewal Milwaukee club membership dues to Membership If you have Sunshine news, please email Chair, 2133 West Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, it to: [email protected]. WI 53233. Be sure to send change of address notification to Membership Chair, also. The post Contact - Maggie Blaha office will NOT forward copies of Reflections. [email protected] for rates Sunshine Chair 4 continued from page 1 ber 1911, for the attempt at the South Pole. and was later involved in the care and nur- This journey had three stages: 400 miles ture of pups born to one of his dogs early Ross Ice Shelf, then known as the "Great across the Barrier, 120 miles up the heav- in the expedition. Ice Barrier.” These included the 12-man ily crevassed to an al- In January 1915, the expedition's ship, party led by Barne, which set out in Octo- titude of 10,000 feet above sea level, and the Endurance, was beset in the Weddell ber 1902 to lay depots in support of the then another 350 miles to the Pole. At reg- Sea pack ice. In the early efforts to free main southern journey undertaken by ular intervals, supporting parties returned her, Crean narrowly escaped being Scott, Shackleton and Edward Wilson. to base. Crean was in the final group of crushed by a sudden movement in the ice. During the Antarctic winter of 1902, eight men that marched on to the polar The ship drifted in the ice for months, the Discovery became locked in the ice. plateau. eventually sinking on 21 November. Efforts to free her during the summer of Shackleton informed the men that they On January 4, 1912, Scott selected his 1902–03 failed, and although some of the would drag the food, gear, and three final polar party: Crean, expedition's members (including Ernest lifeboats across the pack ice, to Snow Hill, and Edward Evans were ordered to return Shackleton) left in a relief ship, Crean and 200 miles away. Because of uneven ice to base, while Scott, , Edward most of the party remained in the Antarc- conditions, pressure ridges, and the dan- Wilson, Bowers and con- tic until the ship was finally freed in Feb- ger of ice breakup which could separate tinued to the pole. ruary 1904. After returning to regular the men, they soon abandoned this plan. Unknown to Scott, Edgar Evans had naval duty, Crean was promoted to petty The pack ice held firm as it carried the suffered a debilitating injury to his hand, officer, first class, on Scott's recommen- men well past Paulet Island, and did not whereas Crean was still hale and hearty. dation. In 1906, Scott requested that Crean break up until 9 April. The crew then had Scott in his diary recorded that Crean wept join him on the Victorious. Over the next to sail and row the three ill-equipped with disappointment at the prospect of few years, Crean followed Scott succes- lifeboats through the pack ice to Elephant having to turn back, so close to reaching sively to Albemarle, Essex and Bulwark. Island, a trip which lasted five days. Crean the Pole. By 1907, Scott was planning his second and , the navigating offi- expedition to the Antarctic. Meanwhile, The return trip also showed the mettle cer of the Endurance, piloted their lifeboat 's Expedition, of Tom Crean. The group got lost on the with Crean effectively in charge as Hud- 1907–09, despite reaching a new furthest journey back to the base camp, a hike of son appeared to have suffered a break- south record of 88°23'S, had failed to 700 miles. Crean told the others that they down. needed to slide on the sled without con- reach the South Pole. Scott was with Shackleton, Crean and two others de- trols, free-sliding half a mile before stop- Crean when the news of Shackleton's near cided to sail to South Georgia Island, on ping on an ice cliff. Evans later wrote: miss became public. Scott observed to the southern edge of South America, to "How we ever escaped entirely uninjured Crean: "I think we'd better have a shot gain rescue assistance. The trip in an open is beyond me to explain.” next." lifeboat took seventeen days, traversing Crean, whose Irish skin proved to be The gamble paid off, as they made it eight hundred miles of open sea, consid- resistant to the cold, was among the first to the storage area, but were still hundreds ered by many to be one of the greatest people recruited for the Terra Nova of miles away from their base. Evans be- feats of navigation ever. came snow blind after taking off his gog- Expedition, which set out for the Antarctic After returning to Britain in November gles, and then succumbed to the effects of in June 1910, and was one of the few men 1916, Crean resumed naval duties. In De- . Crean had thought Evans died, but in the party with previous polar cember 1916, he was promoted to the rank Evans also had an inner resilience. Crean experience. of warrant officer (as a boatswain), in and William Lashly ended up hauling him After the expedition's arrival in Mc- recognition of his service on the En- the final 160 miles on the sled. When they Murdo Sound in January 1911, Crean was durance, and was awarded his third Polar could no longer traverse the landscape, a part of the 13-man team who established Medal. Lashly told Crean to go the thirty miles "One Ton Depot,” 130 statute miles from back to get help. One irony was that because of the ex- Hut Point, so named because of the large pedition, Crean had missed most of World Scott and the others never returned, so amount of food and equipment cached War One. there on the projected route to the South eventually the decision was made to return Pole. Returning from the depot to base to New Zealand. When they returned to September 1917, Crean married Ellen camp at Cape Evans, Crean, accompanied England, King George presented them Herlihy of Annascaul. In early 1920, by Apsley Cherry-Garrard and Henry with Polar Explorer medals. Shackleton was organizing another "Birdie" Bowers, experienced near-disas- Antarctic expedition, later to be known as Ernest Shackleton, a Kildareman, knew ter when camping on unstable sea ice. the Shackleton-Rowett Expedition. He in- Crean well from the Discovery Expedi- During the night the ice broke up, leaving vited Crean to join him, along with other tion. Like Scott, Shackleton trusted Crean. the men adrift on an ice floe and separated officers from the Endurance. By this time, Crean joined Shackleton's Imperial from their sledges. Crean probably saved however, Crean's second daughter had ar- Transantarctic Expedition on 25 May the group's lives, by leaping from floe to rived, and he had plans to open a business 1914, as second officer, with a varied floe until he reached the Barrier edge and following his naval career. He turned range of duties. In the absence of a Cana- summoned assistance. down Shackleton's invitation. dian dog-handling expert, Crean took Crean departed with Scott in Novem- charge of one of the dog-handling teams, continued on page 6 5 continued from page 5

On his last naval assignment, with HMS Hecla, Crean suffered a bad fall which caused lasting effects to his vision. He was Fall Hallamor retired on medical grounds on 24 March Celtic Women 1920. He and Ellen opened a small public International Concerts Preview house in Annascaul, which he called The South Pole Inn. The couple had three ...... The CWI Book Club meetings begin ...... The Irish Cultural and Heritage Center, daughters, Mary, Kate, and Eileen, with at 1:00 pm at the ICHC and include 2133 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, has Kate dying when she was four years old. discussion, tea, and treats. New members announced its fall Hallamór Concert Series. Crean returned to Ireland in the middle and guests are always welcome to join us! The start time for each concert is 7:30 p.m. Tickets will be available at a later date. of the Irish War of Independence. One On July 11th we will enjoy luncheon time the Black and Tans invaded his inn, at O’Lydia’s, 338 S. 1st St., Milwaukee, The season opens with Skipper’s Alley and started to destroy it, until a picture of WI 53204. on Friday, Oct. 20. A modern Irish folk Crean in his Royal Navy uniform was band with an old-school approach, the six- found, whereupon they left him alone. We will not meet in August due to Irish piece ensemble has drawn praise for their Fest. gritty, high-octane Irish tunes and occa- But the War, and the subsequent Civil In September, Rough Music, by Patrick sional detours into the dark, sombre War, proved to be difficult for Crean. He Gale will be our topic, and our hostess will melodies of the Irish song tradition. was under constant suspicion for having be Rosemary Walsh. served so long in the British Armed serv- - Rosemary Walsh ices. His brother, Cornelius Crean, a ser- [email protected] geant in the Royal Irish Constabulary (RIC) was based in West Cork, where he served with the RIC during the War of In- dependence. Sgt. Crean was killed during an IRA ambush near Upton, West Cork in April 1920.

Upcoming Feiseanna Performing on Friday, Nov. 10 are Maura O’Connell and Karan Casey, two ...... There will be two Feiseanna in July. of Irish music’s most revered singers The first is the Badger State Feis, on July known for the depth, beauty and joy in 15th, sponsored by Sharon Murphy. It will their exploration and interpretation of be held at the Pettit National Ice Center. songs. They will be joined by in-demand There will also be a Mass at the Pettit musicians John Mock and Ed Boyd. Center at 4:30pm on Saturday. Internationally http://www.badgerstatefeis.com renowned performer, arranger and recording The second is the Cream City Feis, held artist, harpist Kim to benefit Kinsella Academy of Dance. It Robertson will present will also be held at the Pettit National Ice an intimate, warm and Center, on Sunday, July 16th. The Pettit joyful celebration of a Statue of Tom Crean in Annascaul Center is located at 500 South 84th Street, traditional Celtic Christ- Milwaukee. Crean put away his medals, and never mas on Saturday, Dec. http://www.thecreamcityfeis.com spoke of his role to the press. He died as 16. A Wisconsinite, Robertson will be the result of a burst appendix on July 27, In August, the 28th annual Milwaukee joined by musicians from the Milwaukee 1938. Thus ended the life of one of Ire- Feis takes place on Saturday, August 12th, area as well as Irish dancers. land’s most amazing heroes. at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Tickets for the Skipper’s Alley and Kim Word of the Month – Student Union, 2200 E. Kenwood Blvd, Robertson concerts are $21 in advance Milwaukee, WI. and $25 on concert day. Tickets for ...... http://www.milwaukeefeis.com O’Connell and Casey are $29 in advance Shu - (hee) Sitting And the Seventh Annual McMenamin and $33 at the door. Tickets for students Tá mé i mo shuí. Academy Feis will be held on Sunday, are $10 and free for children 12 and under. (Ta may ee muh hee) August 13, 2016 at the UWM Union. For tickets and more information, go to www.ichc.net. I am sitting. http://midadance.com 6 - Kathy Schultz Hurling Club News 32nd annual Chicago Irish American ...... Heritage Festival

...... Get your Irish on at the 32nd annual Chicago Irish American Heritage Festival on July 7, 8 and 9, 2017. Irish Fest showcases the finest in local and international Irish and American music, dance and family activities. The festival is our biggest fundraiser and is held on the grounds of the Irish American Heritage Center at 4626 North Knox, Chicago. Confirmed performers are: Gaelic Storm, We Banjo 3, Scythian, Makem and Spain, Tupelo, Michael McDermott, Rory Makem, the Young Folk, RUNA, Acad- emy of Irish Music, Baal Tinne, bohola, the Boils, Bua, Patrick and Karen Can- The Shamrock Club is again sponsoring an adult and a youth team in the Milwaukee nady and Friends, the Chancey Brothers, Hurling Club’s 2017 season. All matches take place at Brown Deer Park on Sundays. the Sean Cleland Band, Marta Cook, Join the Shamrock Club James Cramer, Devin Shepherd School of Milwaukee Hurling Club Schedule at the Hurling Matches Irish Music, the Dirty Wellies, the Dooley Brothers, Kevin Flynn, Aislinn Gagliardi, Shamrock Club upcoming matches We are looking for volunteers to staff the Gleasons, Great Whiskey Project, Irish include: Heritage Singers, Irish Music School of the Shamrock Club table at the Hurling Chicago, Kennedy’s Kitchen, Larkin and July 9 - 11:00 - County Clare vs SC Matches each week. We wish to sign up Moran Brothers, Misericordia Heart- July 16 - 2:00 - SC vs Three Lions members for the Club, pass out informa- breakers and Heartzingers, Joe McShane July 23 - 11:00 - SC vs Spring House tion, and just be a part of the day. We are and the SilverBridge Band, Mulligan July 30 - 2:00 - SC vs Trinity the Milwaukee Hurling Club’s longest term Stew, Jim Sullivan, Jimmy Moore and August 6 – Playoffs sponsor, going into our 19th year in 2017. Friends, Mark Piekarz, Shannon Rovers August 13 – Party at the Pitch If you would like to volunteer for a game, Irish Pipe Band, St. Stephen’s Green, the August 27 – Championship match contact Brian Witt at 414-423-4383, or Tooles, Trinity Irish Dancers and more. [email protected] In addition to the great music lineup, the weekend is packed with festival fa- vorites: Irish and American food and drink from vendors, step dancing, cultural exhibits, children’s activities and dozens of vendors and artisans selling Irish gifts. Activities include contests for adults and children and cultural exhibits and programs in the Art Gallery, Library and Museum. Tickets are $10 in advance if purchased by the end of the day on July 5 and $15 thereafter. Children 12 and under are free. Fest hours are: 6pm to Midnight on Fri- day, July 7, Noon-Midnight on Saturday, July 8 and Noon-11pm on Sunday, July 9. Sunday Mass and BreakFEST is at 10:30am. Fest parking is free and a free shuttle runs all weekend from Wilson and Lamon to the Center grounds. To purchase tickets, order online at irish- american.org/at-the-center/iahc-irish-fest/, call 773-282-7035 or buy at the door. 7 SHAMROCK CLUB OF WISCONSIN 2133 W. Wisconsin Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53233

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An Old Gaelic Prayer

May the Road Rise to meet you May the wind be always at your back May the sun shine warm upon your face, till the rains fall soft upon your fields. And, until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hands.

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Cork City, Co. Cork, Ireland