est. 2006 FEBRUARY 2019 • Volume 13 - Issue 2 An Eejit EDITOR’S CORNER Abroad By CB Makem February 2019 Vol. 13 Issue 2 A Hallelujah Christmas? Founders Cliff Carlson & John O’Brien, Jr. od understands the weary. Two And said goodbye with a handshake Publisher John O’Brien Jr. Gdays after Christmas, I got a text and, “Keep the Faith.” Editor John O’Brien Jr. A Bit of a Reach from Brendan Gorman that George As I held my place in the Honor Design/Production Christine Hahn I think there’s one thing on which we historic city of just under 150,000, on Website Dunne had passed away. I was so sure Guard of former Saints Patrick’s & Jar- Rich Croft @VerticalLift can all agree, and that’s that the Ohio our way to a town an hour west called Columnists he was mistaken, George was only 52. lath’s players, and Georgie was carried Akron Irish Lisa O’Rourke Irish American News has been lacking Sebeș. Now Sebeș is the kind of place I have known George Dunne, Jr. for all out in the arms of his brothers, neph- An Eejit Abroad CB Makem a column on Transylvania for quite that when an immigration official asks of our lives. Born six months apart, I ews and family, I thought of George Sr. At Home Abroad Regina Costello some time. I blame it on the Sports how long you’re staying and you say “90 have memories of George Jr. and I, John waiting, sitting with legs stretched out Behind the Hedge John O’Brien, Jr. Department, but then again, you can days,” and he asks where you’re stay- Blowin’ In Susan Mangan Jr., climbing over penalty boxes at Win- and crossed, hands interlocked on his Cleveland Comhra Bob Carney pretty much always point the finger at ing, and you say “Sebeș,” he’ll repeat terhurst and kicking a Gaelic football stomach, waiting to meet Georgie at Cleveland Irish Francis McGarry them and most people would just agree the town name as if he’d just watched at Gunning, or just getting in trouble, The Gate. Jr. was going home, and wait- Columbus Irish Maureen Ginley and say, “Well, that’s no surprise.” a contestant on the Price is Right bid while watching our dads, George Sr. ing with a hug, and a few warm pats on Cooking Up a Hooley Katie Gagne When our editor asked me why I on the dishwasher over the second and Crossword Puzzle Linda Fulton Burke and John Sr. play broomball or Gaelic the back was dad … Fields of Glory Vincent Beach wanted to focus on Transylvania for always better showcase. football; I don’t think we had entered “Ahh Georgie, you came too early Illuminations J. Michael Finn my premiere column, I asked, “Wasn’t To make matters worse, Libby was grade school yet. John O’Brien, Jr. and George Dunne, Jr. Son. It’s good to see you.” Kids Craic Dottie Wenger Dracula set in that region of Romania?” flying on an American passport, and Madigan Muses Marilyn Madigan George got yelled at more often, or Safe Home my friend. Watch over Off Shelf/On This Day Terry Kenneally And he conceded the point. Then I I—following her directly—was on an maybe I left the hearing aid at home. I never doubted he was just a call us. For always George, you are just a further inquired, “And wasn’t it written Irish one. Now he’s looking at the pair A couple poses for a selfie on the Bridge of Lies, arguably Sibiu’s most photo- Out of the Mailbag John O’Brien, Jr. graphed feature. One of the legends states that if a merchant was caught cheating I remember how powerful George away. That loyalty manifested itself in Speak Irish Bob Carney by Bram Stoker?” To which he replied, of us, purportedly from two different thought away. his customers, he was thrown off the bridge. Sr. was, built like a mac truck, and his support of most everything Irish; TaraTrips Tara Quinn “It was.” countries staying three months in a Terry From Derry Terry Boyle Sara racing onto the field at Gunning, Aislinn, The IRA, Gaelic football, free- Nuair a stadann an ceol, stadann Toledo Irish Maury Collins And then I nimbly argued, “And town that, for all I knew, was Roma- old woman in Texas. tertainment, all seeming to want to get whacking a Chicago player over the dom for Ireland, music, his friends and an rinnce. When Irish Eyes Maury Collins wasn’t Bram Stoker an Irish-Ameri- nian for stay away: botulism capital of Then he ran across my notebook, home (the airport had been shuttered head with her purse repeatedly as he family, and luckily, me. (When the music stops, so does the Young & Irish Mary Kate Campbell can?” And he answered, “I’m pretty the world. As you can guess, it didn’t which was emblazoned with a Star Fleet for 40 minutes) and I got the feeling our stupidly tried to fight George Sr. Al- Fr. Pat called George a peacemaker dance) OhioIANews is published monthly (12 issues a year) sure he was just Irish.” And I concluded go well. insignia and the words “Captain’s Log.” supervisor friend pulled this kind of ways a losing proposition, for with the at the funeral. That got a chuckle. I on the first day of each month. Subscription is by first the discussion with, “Well that counts.” He called over a supervisor who He was even more interested in this stunt a lot. Dunne’s, loyalty trumps all, and taking suppose he was, later in life. But the in- John class mail. And so here we are. Ready to set proceeded to rummage through every tidbit than the Lone Star State corre- A neighbor in Sebeș later informed on one, was taking on a whole army. domitable spirit that fired through him 1 year $36, 2 years at $70, 3 years $100. things right. And no, I shan’t be men- nook and cranny of our luggage, taking spondence. “What’s this?” he asked, as me that that kind of behavior was not To subscribe go online at OhioIANews.com, or I remember George Sr. sitting in my in life, didn’t suffer fools or fake news. Email us at [email protected], or call us at tioning Bram Stoker again, so if that’s his sweet time as the airport was swiftly if he’d finally found the conspiratorial uncommon among some people with house in Medina, talking about life, George was the brother I never had, a 216.647.1144 or mail to address below. what you’re looking for, you’re out of closing all around us. “What’s this?” crown jewel. “It’s a … um … note- power, but he was the only overzealous and that laugh popping out after the friend who never wavered, and a con- OhioIANews is available for free at 275 locations in and luck. You see, the other half and I jetted the head cheese asked at one point. book.” “Pretty fancy notebook,” said authority we met in our travels. quick squint of the eyes, that were a stant staunch supporter, who refused to around Ohio, PA. NY. IN. MI. & KY. For information on the off for a three-month adventure to Ro- “That’s a letter from an 84-year-old he condescendingly, as if I should be The first agent, who was a very nice locations go to www.OhioIANews.com and click on the clue he was teasing. George Jr. shared be any less than that, ever. Ohio Distribution button. mania, and though I have plenty to say woman in Texas. I was going to write ashamed by my high fallutin’ galactic fellow, called us a cab—an awfully nice so many traits with his dad – but the He always greeted with me with, CONTACT: about Ireland and America, it creates a her back.” I jest not, he proceeded to novelty. I shrugged, and though I want- thing as we didn’t speak Romanian and loyalty is the one that I associate most. “Johnny, How the hell are ya?” Ohio Irish American News 216.647.1144 bit of suspense, doesn’t it, to save those read the letter from stem to stern, a re- ed to assure him I wasn’t really a Star the front of the airport had as much e-mail: [email protected] places for a later column. spectable feat, as it was exactly the kind Fleet captain, I held my tongue, because activity as a town at the end of a Clint or mail to: 14615 Triskett Rd Cleve OH 44111-3123 We flew into Sibiu, a beautiful and of letter you’d expect from an 84-year he didn’t seem like the kind of person Eastwood movie. Subscriptions: [email protected] who found anything funny unless We stayed the night in Sibiu, which On the Internet: www.OhioIANews.com www.facebook.com/ someone got hurt. was named Europe’s cultural capital in OhioIrishAmericanNews And then he hit upon my American 2007. The old town section, where the www.twitter.com/jobjr PUBLISHERS STATEMENT SAFE HOME passport. Holy cow, I thought we were hotel was located, was named by Forbes “Follow me where I go, The opinions and statements expressed in this going to be turned away, left to stew as Europe’s 8th most idyllic place to THE IRISH newspaper are entirely those of the authors, and do what I do and who not reflect in any way the opinions of OhioIANews. like a couple of replaceable ensigns in live in 2008. Its cobbled, and pointedly I know; Circulation: 7,500 For a list of distribution an empty airport until ejected on the Germanic, 600-year old large square IN ACTION points, go to www.OhioIANews.com and GEORGE T. DUNNE the late George; brother of Annie (Bill next flight out in the morning. I was was filled with energy, and not a single Are you running for an elective office? 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DUNNE uncle and great-uncle of many; dear I’ll be honest, I’m not an immigration Our stomachs were growling the Brian Bigley’s Rambling House Cleveland; 176,00 in Cuyahoga County: Want to reach them? www.facebook.com/ (age 52), beloved hus- friend of Ray Kelly and many others. attorney, and I don’t think this man next morning, but most restaurants premiers at Medina OhioIrishAmericanNews band of Aislinn (nee George was a longtime member of the would have listened to one anyway. don’t open before 9 or 10 a.m., so we Advertise in the Ohio Irish American News: Performing Arts on March 2nd. Martin); loving father St. Pat’s/St. Jarlath’s Gaelic Football By the end of our ordeal, the entire loitered as best we could, stopping in to [email protected] to reach the Irish community www.linkedin.com/in/jobjr www.ramblinghouseshow.com of George, Kara and Club. Passed away unexpectedly customs and immigration detachment a charming basement book store with throughout Ohio. http://songsandstories.net Photos by Brooklyn Media, LLC. Daniel; son of Sarah (nee Sixsmith) and December 27, 2018. of about a dozen was watching the en- brick walled arches, an inviting coffee Continued on page 4

2 OHIO IRISH AMERICAN NEWS WWW.OHIOIANEWS.COM FEBRUARY 2019 FEBRUARY 2019 WWW.OHIOIANEWS.COM OHIO IRISH AMERICAN NEWS 3 Co. Mayo’s Unique Transatlantic Connections Recognized By American Professors Toledo Irish By Maury Collins Í@MauryCollins The making of the 2019 AOH-LAOH State Convention

The Toledo Hibernian Divisions, convention. I said; “Eyes have not the John P. Kelly AOH division and seen, ears have not heard.” We both Pictured at Mayo County Library with the Pennsylvania Cup, left to right; Councillor Henry the Mother McAuley LAOH division, laughed, but the 2007 State Conven- Kenny, brother of former Taoiseach Enda Kenny T.D., their late father Henry was a member were formed in 1990. In the Hiberni- tion turned out to be very special. 2007 Hibernian State Convention: Sean Farrell, former Irish Consul; OhioIANews of Mayo’s 1932 football panel, Professor Timothy McMahon, Caitriona Doyle, Professor an spirit of helping a new division get It ran from July 13th through the Columnist J. Michael Finn; Jim Magee (RIP); former state AOH President; and Bill Matthew O’Brien, Councillor Martin McLoughlin, Cathaoirleach (Mayor) of Castlebar Mu- established, the 1995 70th Biennial 16th at the French Quarter Holiday Byrne (RIP), former National Director. nicipal District Council and Michael Larkin, grand nephew of Thomas Larkin. AOH-LAOH State Convention was Inn Perrysburg, Ohio. A few of the awarded to Toledo. many highlights of the 76th Bien- dancers performed and John Connol- a June opening. We went back out Two leading academics in the field relating to Thomas Larkin’s career That convention ran from July 13th nial Ohio State convention are: our ly give one of his best performances again and came up with a wonderful of Irish American studies made a very with the Bell Telephone Company through July 16th and was held at the beloved Jim Magee, R.I.P., was elected ever, for the “Ice breaker”. Ann Doll- alternative, The Radisson Hotel at special visit to Co. Mayo to acknowledge has survived, including the original Holiday Inn on Reynolds Road. The State President. The first State issued man, Matt Cassidy and Tricia Cassidy the University of Toledo. (See film at: the extraordinary contribution made by certificate conferring life membership convention was chaired by Ann Doll- Commodore John Barry Award was were the Co-chairs. https://bit.ly/2LYOdzF). The dates of Thomas Larkin in the early 1900’s, to the of the Telephone Pioneers of America, man, Dr. Thomas McCabe and Sister presented to J. Michael Finn; a great Two years ago, the Toledo Hiber- the 2019 convention are August 15 development of the telephone network in presented at the AT&T Headquarters Ann McManus. honor well deserved by Mike for out- nian divisions decided to make a bid -18. the American Mid - West. in New York. The engraved copper At the 2005 State convention, standing work in behalf of the Ohio for the 2019 state convention. Ann Since August 15th is the Feast of Dr. Matthew O’Brien, Pittsburgh, Prof. cup, with the Bell Telephone Company Ann Dollman was installed as State Ancient Order of Hibernians. Dollman, Sherri McNeill and myself The Assumption of Mary, a holy of of History at Steubenville University and of Pennsylvania insignia, is another L‑AOH President and Dan O’Connell The Keynote speaker was Sean Far- were chosen to co-chair the event. We obligation for Catholics, we have Dr. Timothy McMahon, President of the artifact bearing testament to a distin- was installed as State AOH Presi- rell, Consul General of Ireland, Chi- prepared a presentation for the 2017 made arrangements for a shuttle to American Conference for Irish Studies guished career. dent. The convention was held in cago. Sean turned out to be not only Ohio State Convention, which was the Historic St. Patrick’s Church (A.C.I.S.), were both accorded a Civic During their short, yet very sig- Youngstown, home of Dan O’Connell. a great speaker, but a genuine friend- held in Pennsylvania! in Downtown Toledo. Mass will be Welcome by Castlebar Municipal District nificant visit to Co. Mayo, professors The Toledo divisions made a presen- ly man. We stood at the bar in the The presentation was presented by followed by a 2-hour river cruise in Council, on the occasion of their visit to McMahon and O’Brien visited some of tation for the 2007 State Convention hospitality suite at midnight Saturday Ann Dollman, with a video which I the Sandpiper, which will include the county. the County’s iconic landmarks, includ- hoping to honor Ann Dollman at the singing “That’s Amore,” or as I refer made. The video is available for you dinner and traditional Irish music. Thomas Larkin, born in 1874, in the ing the Foxford Woollen mills, Michael end of her presidency. The presen- to it as, “That’s A Maury.” There was to see at https://youtu.be/qkPYO7X- The convention is open to Hibernian townland of Derrew, Ballyheane, Co. Davitt Museum, Martin Sheridan tation was given by Ann Dollman, a proclamation presented by George Wuyw . members and guests, and we have Mayo, was just one of the thousands of sculpture Bohola, Ballintubber Abbey Sibiu is filled with side alleys, and around any corner you can find stunning beauty myself and a lady from the Toledo Brown, representing Senator George We took the theme from my cous- plans for the whole family. There will Irish immigrants, who hoped that the and a very special visit to the ancestral Visitor Board. We carried the day. Voinovich, and a letter from Presi- in, Mike Collins, R.I.P., the former be shuttles available for trips to the promised ‘American Dream’ would at homestead of Thomas Larkin. man asked in much better English than At the end of the 2005 convention, dent George W. Bush. Bishop Robert mayor of Toledo; “You’ll Do Better Toledo Museum of Art and the Tole- least in part, become a reality, as he made A visit to Mayo County Library to An Eejit Abroad anyone on Keeping Up with the Kar- Mike McKenzie asked me how Toledo Donnolly give the blessing before the in Toledo.” The presentation won the do Zoo too. his journey westwards to the ‘New World’. view the the magnificent Pennsylvania Continued from page 3 dashians. “I’ll take tea flavor, thank you could possibly top the Youngstown dinner. The Ardan Academy Irish day. The convention was set for June, Special room rates for Hibernians When he first stepped onto American Cup, which was presented to the cap- counter, a small English section and Sibiu very much,” I replied. 2019 at the French Quarter. The same are: $99 for a King room or $109 for soil, little did he realise that in time, his tain of the Mayo Senior Football team postcards. We loaded up and strolled the “So … black?” lady, Gloria King, was in charge of a Double room. Call 1.800.967.9033, future career pathway with the Bell Tele- on the occasion of their trip to the USA cobbled streets and grand squares, awed “If that’s the color they’re making it MILESTONE events at the hotel. Gloria had all the ask for a Hibernian Room. I am in phone Company in Pennsylvania, would in 1932, was also significant. by the beauty. now.” records from the 2007 convention. the process of setting up a web site for lead to him being acknowledged and Initially as a telephone lineman, and Wandering in to a place called Café He showed genuine concern and Plans were pretty well set up when you to register for the convention. recognised for his role in the delivery of later in more senior management roles, Wien a little after 10, we seated ourselves asked if I was feeling alright. I assured Congratulations to 2019 Walk of Life Award Winners Vera Casey, the announcement came that the If you have considered becoming a the telephone network into the American Thomas Larkin ensured that many in a cozy room and a kindly waiter him that I was, and he went off to re- Charlene Crowley, Sean Hardy, Jim McMonagle and Chris Ronayne - French Quarter was closing its doors Hibernian. Please join now and come Midwest. ‘new connections’ were created through brought us menus. I can tell you that you trieve a perfectly acceptable cuppa. My our community is so indebted and grateful to you for all that you do. on April 1st. to Toledo for the state convention. Following the invention of the tele- the use of a device that was capable of might as well ask for unicorn sausages neighbor in Sebeș (remember I men- We immediately went into pan- The Hibernians honor their Irish phone by Alexander G. Bell in 1876, there transmitting the sound of a human as a full-Irish breakfast in Transylvania. tioned him earlier) told me that people ic mode. We visited four different heritage. was much scepticism and doubt regarding voice over a wire. You can choose omelets or cold meat and in Romania only drink black tea when hotels. There was only one that we We are always looking for more its practical everyday use. Even U.S. Pres- As an example of transatlantic cheese, and if you’d like, they’ll provide they’re ill. Congratulations to OhioIANews Columnist felt would work, but the only avail- people to join up and help us with ident at the time, Rutherford B. Hayes, connectivity, his emigrant journey and bread, which apparently no one in the Now John, the OhioIANews editor, Marilyn Madigan, elected to the 2019 Class of the able date was the 4th of July weekend. that celebration. If you would like was not impressed when he stated “That’s career with the Bell Telephone Company, country has thought of combining with asked me to limit myself to 1,100 words, Cleveland International Hall of Fame! Danny O’Connell nixed that and more information or would like up- an amazing invention Mr. Bell, but who is symbolic of that unique and special butter. Libby ordered the eggs and coffee. so I’m sure he’ll be thrilled to see that I asked State President Ron Hagan to dates as they become available, e-mail would ever want to use it?” connection that exists between lreland I chose the meat and a cup of tea. “What did a full page on Romania and didn’t look for a hotel in Columbus with me at [email protected]. ■ Thankfully, some of the memorabilia and its diaspora throughout the world. ■ flavor tea would you like?” the young even get my first breakfast yet. ■

4 OHIO IRISH AMERICAN NEWS WWW.OHIOIANEWS.COM FEBRUARY 2019 FEBRUARY 2019 WWW.OHIOIANEWS.COM OHIO IRISH AMERICAN NEWS 5 Father John Spratt, a priest at the selling cards, claiming they are the Cleveland Whitefriar Street Church in Dublin, only true Valentine’s Day cards. Young & Irish Ireland, was widely known as a holy While St. Valentine’s story is often Irish man. His work and dedication were seen as mythical due to it not being By Mary Kate Campbell even recognized by Pope Gregory well documented, there is other proof, By Francis McGarry XVI. In 1836, the pope gifted Father besides his remains, that he did exist. Spratt with a relic—a In the 19th Century, small golden casket archaeologists un- holding the only covered an ancient Piece of St. Valentine earthly remains Roman catacomb Business was a Boomin’ of Valentine. beneath a church The remains that was marked The 1880s illustrated the intersection of life in Cleveland. Listed below are those in Dublin were exhumed as a dedication to Irish geopolitics and Cleveland daily life. recognized: from the Roman Valentine, known Irish American organizations and Irish Temperance Billiard Parlor was There are many myths that sur- Another story claims Valentine was cemetery of St. as the Catacombs American institutions became inter- established in 1884 by Mr. George P. round the origins of February 14th. killed for trying to help Christians Hyppolytus and sent of San Valentino. twined within the discussion of Irish in- O’Connor in the Perkins Block at the One story says that Valentine was a escape the harsh Roman jails, where to Dublin, where it Whichever tale you dependence. Clevelanders of Irish decent corner of Seneca and St. Clair streets. Mr. priest in Rome during the 3rd Century they were often tortured. According was enshrined in Father believe, the name St. made decisions about whom and what to O’Connor was born in Ireland and immi- under the rule of Emperor Claudius II. to another legend, while imprisoned, Spratt’s church. Valentine is known around support in Ireland and remitted financial grated in 1864. He was the proprietor of Claudius declared that young men must Valentine fell in love with the jail keep- Every year on February the world as a heroic, sympa- support as a result of that decision. the Reed & Ellsworth Billiard Parlors in remain single, in order to be better er’s daughter and sent her a love note 14th, since 1836, the casket is thetic figure of love. He is recog- As the Irish in America grew in num- Erie, PA, and clerked at the Wadsworth 1860 from Ireland. He was in business customers. Mr. Byrne is a highly popular soldiers who would not have a wife signed, “From Your Valentine.” Mark- carried in a sincere procession to the nized by the Catholic Church as the ber during that decade, they also became House in Buffalo. George was known for since 1871 on Harvard Street. and esteemed gentleman.” One of his or family to worry about. Valentine ing his claim to writing the first “valen- church’s altar for a special holiday patron saint of love, happy marriages, more economically established as indi- the promotion of billiards in the “strictly “Mr. Byrne is prepared to furnish the grandsons is a member of the Ancient believed this law was unjust and would tine.” It is also said that Valentine was mass dedicated to love. The Carmel- engaged couples, young people, and viduals. In 1893, a selection of prominent scientific, healthful and moral sense.” most wholesome and best of everything Order of Hibernians. secretly marry young couples. His executed on February 14, 270, because ite Church is located on Whitefriar, travelers. He forever rests at his home Cleveland business folk were recognized One of the oldest established and most in its line at the lowest prices. Neatness P. H. Coughlin was a confectioner and defiance was exposed and the emperor he would not renounce his Christian between Aungier Street and Wexford in the Whitefriar Street Church of in a local publication. The Irish presence reliable dealers of fresh, salt and smoked and cleanliness are strictly observed, dealer in fancy goods, cigars, tobaccos ordered Valentine’s death. faith to the Roman emperor. Street. The church is also known for Dublin. ■ was not numerically dominant, but it meats, poultry, fish and oysters (when in the service is always polite and attentive; and smokers’ goods at 2546 Broadway. was there. That presence, and lack of, season) in South Cleveland was at 2632 goods are delivered free of charge, and He was born in Ireland and immigrated convey another aspect of Irish American Broadway. John Byrne immigrated in no pains or expense is spared to please Continued on facing page Cleveland Irish Mr. O’Brien was born in Ireland and Gavagan’s Cream Stock Ale and Porter ago when a child.” He was a member of lived in Cleveland since the early 1870s. were “celebrated throughout the whole of the Knights of Pythias, an organization Continued from facing page “He is a young and enterprising business Northern Ohio.” Patrick utilized only the whose founding was inspired by Irish in 1880. P.H. started his business in 1888 man and sustains an excellent reputation choicest carefully selected hops and malt. poet John Banim, the “Scot of Ireland.” and built an impressive trade. His shop in commercial circles.” His ale and porter were “highly recom- Louis Armstrong and Warren Harding included “revolving seats and other con- John R. Collins was one of the best- mended by physicians.” were Knights of Pythias, if you believe veniences for the comfort of his patrons.” known businessmen on South Woodland The best-known teamster and mover the interweb. Mr. Coughlin “has made a host of friends Avenue, dealer in imported and domestic of household goods was T. Norris. His The McMyler Manufacturing Com- by his courteous manners and strict wines and liquors. He established his business was located at 65 Water street. pany produced derricks and conveyors, attention to business.” business at 114 South Woodland in 1888 He moved and hoisted safes, heavy coal buckets, ore buckets, dump cars P. H. Cozzens was in the grocery and “has made a host of friends.” Mr. machinery, boilers, and large blocks of and kindred mining, quarrying and business for eighteen years at 2338 Collins makes a “specialty of Bass ale marble and stone. Mr. Norris was born shipping accessories. They employed Broadway. He carried “kindred grocers’ and Guinness stout.” John immigrated in Ireland and moved to Cleveland in 125 workers and in 1893 had begun to     sundries; also prime lard, hams, bacon, to Cleveland in 1880 and was a member 1849. construct a second manufacturing plant. fish, provisions, fine creamery butter of the Ancient Order of Hibernians. He T.J. Paisley, a native of Belfast, estab- Mr. John McMyler was born in Ireland, and cheese.” Mr. Cozzens was a native of “enjoys the esteem of all with whom he lished a similar grocery on the west side “but was raised and educated in Cleve- County Wexford and in 1893 had lived comes in contact, either in business or in 1891 at 72 West Madison. Mr. Paisley land.” in Cleveland for over forty years. He socially.” also supplied cigars, tobacco, baled hay, These epigrammatic simulacrums are “always enjoyed an excellent reputation in P.F. Funican established his saloon at straw and feed. He apparently served a not representative of the totality of the business circles.” 1242 Central Avenue in 1891. He pro- different clientele on the west side. T.J. Cleveland Irish. This publication does “M. J. O’Brien established a well- vided only the best and purest wines, moved to Cleveland in 1887 and was demonstrate the transculturation of a       known and responsible house in 1889 liquors and malt beverages, and choice financial secretary of the Home and somewhat random sample of Cleveland and has built a large trade in the Cleve- cigars, both imported and domestic. Mr. Benefit Union. Irish fellows. land area.” Located at 2332 Broadway, Funican was a native Clevelander and George H. Herron, a popular and As Brendan Behan said, “All publicity is specializing in pure teas and coffees, a molder by trade. “He is a member of skilled interior decorator and painter, good, except an obituary notice.” These Saturday, February 23 spices of all kinds, sugars, syrups and the Ancient Order of Hibernians, and was considered one of Cleveland’s best recognized businessmen augmented molasses, canned goods, dried fruit, con- is deservedly popular with all who have fresco artists. He employed ten to fifteen the sociocultural leaders of the Irish in diments, pickles, preserves, jellies, jams, dealings with him.” “hands”, all proficient in the trade. Cleveland. Collectively, the mobility and  # olive oil, sardines and table delicacies: Patrick Gavagan was born in Ireland George also was known for polishing success of the Irish in this city substan- fine dairy butter, cheese and eggs, choice in 1848 and immigrated to Cleveland pianos and general house painting. tiated the movement to open the city’s hams, bacon, smoked meats and general in 1863. In 1881 he owned and operated Mr. Herron was born in Ireland and first Irish American Club in 1890 at provisions. his own brewery at 5 and 7 Briggs Street. immigrated to Cleveland “many years Superior and East 6th. ■

6 OHIO IRISH AMERICAN NEWS WWW.OHIOIANEWS.COM FEBRUARY 2019 FEBRUARY 2019 WWW.OHIOIANEWS.COM OHIO IRISH AMERICAN NEWS 7 marchers into the ambush at the bridge. Fortunately, no one was killed during t ome Illuminations the encounter. Over thirteen marchers A H , required hospital treatment. Burntol- Abroad By J. Michael Finn let Bridge demonstrated that loyalist violence against Catholics – even when By Regina Costello carried out in front of police – could go unpunished. No police or loyalist attackers were injured. Eventually, the loyalist mob dispersed The Spark that Lit the Fire and the marchers, some of them still Galway Girl in India bloody from the encounter, marched into Derry. The marchers struggled Burntollet Bridge Ian Paisley, indicated in advance of the into Derry to a welcoming reception at Part 1 march that they would be calling on the Guildhall. After a night’s rest some February twenty years ago found zigzagged in between the highway “Resolved to march to Derry Ireland Civil Rights Association “the Loyal citizens of Ulster to harass of the marchers painted one of the me making my way to India for the lanes and honked prior to overtaking. We left old Belfast town, (NICRA) and the Derry Housing Ac- and harry” the four-day march. The enduring symbols of the troubles on a first time with Deepak for a three Doing so alerted the surrounding Burntollet we will remember tion Committee organized a march to march began with about forty par- gable end of a building in the national- week holiday. Excitement for previ- vehicles to expect movement from Where they tried to club us down.” be held in Derry on October 5, 1968. On ticipants and soon grew to about 150 ist Bogside area. It read, “You are now ous adventures did not hold a candle somewhere and to cast eyes in every At the Taj Mahal October 1, 1968, the Protestant frater- student protestors. entering Free Derry.” That sign became to that of my anticipation for this direction. One of the incidents in the north of nal organization, the Apprentice Boys Each day of the march, groups of a symbol of the civil rights struggle. trip. February, Deepak suggested, is Amid the fracas my eyes were glued it well - you see everything in this interesting and I was chomping at the bit Ireland that led to the so-called “Trou- of Derry, announced their intention to loyalists confronted and physically at- Later in the evening, members of the the best month to go - the wedding to the historical metropolis outside. country. The peaceful atmosphere for the adventure to begin. Excursions in bles” was the incident at Burntollet march over the same route on the same tacked those taking part in the march. RUC and “B-Specials” attacked people season is long over, competitive air The streets were a sea of colorful ve- in this kaleidoscope of a society was this Asian home abroad will be revealed Bridge, which occurred in January day and time, in an attempt to get the The Royal Ulster Constabulary, who and property in the Bogside area of fares are available and amicable hicles. Trucks decorated with brightly remarkable. It seemed that space was next month. ■ 1969. This incident was seen as one civil rights march banned. William had been accompanying the march, did Derry, sparking several days of serious weather shy of mosquito season is to colored symbols and slogans identify- carved out - limited though it was- of the sparks that began tensions in Craig, the Northern Ireland Home not make any effort to prevent these rioting. The investigation conducted by be enjoyed. ing their cargos, motorbikes trans- for everyone. And, it was done so in a Regina is a Graduate of History and the north of Ireland and its aftermath Affairs Minister, obliged and banned the attacks nor to protect the safety of the the Cameron Commission found that Weariness from the delays and porting three people (usually parents relatively harmonious manner. Philosophy from the National University helped fuel the next thirty years of civil rights march from the city center. marchers. the police “were guilty of misconduct stress dampened my enthusiasm as I and a young child) with Hindu deities A reception of giant smiles and of Ireland, Galway and a Post Graduate events. When the civil rights marchers The most serious incident occurred which involved assault and battery, sank into my plane seat from Den- or Christian statues to protect the tight hugs from Deepak’s family assured of Library and Information Studies from The late 1960s were a time of upheav- attempted to defy the ban, they were January 4, 1968, the last day of the malicious damage to property … and mark to Delhi via Mumbai. I tried to riders; an occasional elephant don- me of a home abroad and set the tone for the National University of Ireland, Dub- al and protest, not only in Ireland, but charged by the Royal Irish Constabulary march, between the city of Claudy and the use of provocative sectarian and avoid glancing at the journeys’ route ning a brightly painted trunk haul- the holiday. Lounging after a welcoming lin. She is the former Assistant Librarian around the world. Young people were and beaten with batons. The Royal Ul- Derry. The marchers were ambushed at political slogans.” on the screen in front of me. It was ing freight strolling methodically; dinner, family members talked earnestly of the Economic and Social Research standing up and marching for civil ster Constabulary (RUC) was the police Burntollet Bridge by approximately 300 The way in which the police mishan- a torture device that prolonged an rickshaws pulling riders to work and about outings and exploits over mugs of Institute, Dublin; former Curator of the rights in the United States and else- force of Northern Ireland. Many march- loyalists, including 100 off-duty mem- dled the People’s Democracy march already seemingly endless trip. elsewhere; Renault, Fiat and Suzuki hot chai and dessert bowls of chilled ras Irish American Archives at the West- where. Racial and ethnic barriers were ers were beaten by the police, including bers of the “B-Specials.” The infamous confirmed the opinion of many Catho- Hours later, glancing out the win- cars whizzed by. malai (cheese balls bathed in milk and ern Reserve Historical Society, former falling. Inspired by the success of the West Belfast Member of Parliament, “B-Specials” were members of the Ul- lics that the RUC could not be trusted to dow upon our approach to the south- Dotted here and there was the odd flavored with cardamom). Talk of a trip Executive Director of the Soldiers’ and civil rights movement in the U.S., many Gerry Fitt. ster Special Constabulary, which was a provide impartial policing in Northern west coast of the country, provided a thin cow rambling aimlessly without to the Taj Mahal ensued; suggestions to Sailors’ Monument Commission and in Northern Ireland felt it was time to Two days of rioting in national- quasi-military reserve special constable Ireland. The events of January 1969 stunning sight of the beautiful sandy any bother. Coincidentally, cutting visit The Pink City - Jaipur - were made; former Executive Coordinator of the begin a civil rights movement for the ist areas of Derry followed. Students police force in Northern Ireland. further alienated many in the Catholic beaches of Malabar. In contrast, edge technology was apparent; so conversations about the Bharatpur Bird Northern Ohio Rose Centre. She serves Catholic community. from Queen’s University, Belfast, were Stones transported in bulk from a community. In addition, the march nearing Chhatrapati Shivaji Inter- many people on cell phones; women Sanctuary unfolded; sightseeing at The on the Board of Directors of the Mayo In September 1968, the Northern inspired by these events in Derry and nearby quarry were used in the assault, marked the point where concerns about national Airport of Mumbai, shanty dressed in beautiful traditional saris Red Ford was mentioned! Society of Greater Cleveland. She can be on October 9, 1968, formed another as well as iron bars and sticks spiked civil rights were beginning to give way towns came into view. Multicolored in rickshaws texting; men dressed in The next three weeks were going to be reached at [email protected] civil rights organization called People’s with nails. Nearby members of the to questions related to national identi- tin roofs of tightly packed makeshift kurtas busy chatting on their mo- Democracy. Royal Ulster Constabulary did little to ty and the legitimacy of the Northern homes meandered through higgle- biles; store fronts advertizing various They began planning a civil rights prevent the violence. Ireland state. Paul Bew, a professor at dy-piggedly streets of this ancient electronic devices. Gormley’s Pub / The Irish Barber march from Belfast to Derry, in order to Many of the marchers described their Queen’s University, Belfast who as a city. The needy were clearly visible and protest the RUC handling of the Derry assailant’s lack of concern regarding student had participated in the march, Such a vision was reminiscent of approached cars halted at red traf- GormleysPub.com / The IrishBarber.com protest. Although the People’s De- the police presence. Bernadette Devlin described the events at Burntollet Bridge the Lenten Trócaire Box of my child- fic lights asking for money; others mocracy leaders, including Bernadette described the attack as follows: “And as “the spark that lit the prairie fire.” ■ hood in Ireland, but to view with roamed the streets hoping someone Coffee Bar & Bakery Devlin, were advised by the NICRA not then we came to Burntollet Bridge, my own eyes was further disturbing. would provide a meal or help in some Mini Donuts Rising Star to march, the organizers decided to go and from lanes at each side of the road J. Michael Finn is the Ohio State Recognizing my angst, I remember other capacity. Side-walks lined with Home Made Roasters ahead. The People’s Democracy March a curtain of bricks and boulders and Historian for the Ancient Order of Deepak saying to me .... “you will see rudimentary shacks gave way to pri- Bagels Chill Pop left Belfast for Derry on January 1, 1969. bottles brought the march to a halt. Hibernians and Division Historian for the best of life and the worst of life vate drive ways of magnificent homes Mitchells Great Harvest The 75-mile march is now referred to as From the lanes burst hordes of scream- the Patrick Pearse Division in Colum- here. Try and accept it without judg- with sprinklers misting manicured Ice Cream Bread Co. the Long March. ing people wielding planks of wood, bus, Ohio. He is also Chairman of the ment and you will be ok.” lawns. 4148 Erie St. in Downtown Willoughby Loyalists in Northern Ireland viewed bottles, laths, iron bars, crowbars, Catholic Record Society for the Diocese We finally touched down at New Steeples from numerous temples, (Located next to The Wild Goose) the People’s Democracy and the march cudgels studded with nails, and they of Columbus, Ohio. He writes on Irish Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International mosques and churches framed the 440.571.4226 as an attempt to undermine the Union- waded into the march beating the heck and Irish-American history; Ohio histo- Airport late in the evening. It was a skyline. So many aspects of humanity 440.990.PINT / 440.333.4418 fionascoffee.com ist government. A number of leading of everybody.” Devlin later claimed ry and Ohio Catholic history. You may hair-raising drive to the family home were present in this city, a fusion of 19500 Center Ridge Road 19512 Center Ridge Road loyalists, including Ronald Bunting and that the RUC had deliberately led the contact him at [email protected]. with Deepak’s brother. He, in simi- the “lock, stock and barrel” of life. Rocky River, Ohio 44116 lar fashion to the others on the road, In retrospect, Deepak did describe

8 OHIO IRISH AMERICAN NEWS WWW.OHIOIANEWS.COM FEBRUARY 2019 FEBRUARY 2019 WWW.OHIOIANEWS.COM OHIO IRISH AMERICAN NEWS 9 and settled into a window seat perched sun-dried tomatoes at Mediterranean Blowin’ In romantically on a bustling corner in Imported Foods for a little snack before Continued from facing page blowin’ Place Jacques-Cartier. We dined on embarking on an Ohio City pub crawl. in pizza and house red wine, all while Much like my husband and I found our the world awakes. By Susan Mangan watching snow fall in early April. spot in Montreal, Seekers are finding My husband understands that he has Over the next few years, we traveled their way to the local treasures of to share my love with my penchant for Í@SueMangan back and forth to Montreal for Irish Cleveland. hot beverages, especially good coffee. Dance competitions with the family. At times, that special place is right in A coffee a day improves my mood Although we enjoyed warm summer front of your own fireplace on a snow and makes me rather more bearable. afternoons eating poutine in open- swept Saturday night, or the kitchen As a surprise, my husband visited a air cafés, we always found our way table early on a Sunday morning where variety store in Westport. After much Shop Small, Eat Local, back to the charmingly kitschy Italian you are enjoying the late winter sunrise searching, this was the only place restaurant and the same window seat, and a perfect cup of espresso. The he could find a small coffee pot. He Love Large now set for five. This had become our spaniel never moves from your feet shopped local and was rewarded with place. and the birds feasting on suet cakes are a shiny silver stovetop espresso maker. We all have that place where comfort it is an hour spent with a loved one, Part of the fun of travel or even unaware of your presence. After our many years together, little surrounds and peace is silently written old or new, or much needed time spent exploring your own hometown is Your home can be “that place.” As treats are all we need. into the texture of the walls. Patrons with oneself to reflect, indulge, relax, the quest for “that place.” Wanderers long as I have my coffee in the morning Each morning, I would brew a small may sit in well-worn chairs sipping the shared commonality is indeed joy. are seekers who sniff out the best and my herbal tea at night, I am pot of strong coffee on the stove and coffee, seeing no one in particular, but The first time my husband and I winter farmer’s market or the quaint content. watch out for Ruby, the blind, orphaned observing everyone. Others may linger traveled to Montreal, we wandered distilleries with Saturday afternoon This past summer, my family traveled lamb who became a pet of sorts. I over cups of tea that have gone cold aimlessly among the cobbled walks whiskey tastings. Shoppers quiver to Ireland and we were fortunate once always heard her bleating before I saw minutes ago, just to look into the eyes of the Old District. The streets are over small batch olive oils in local again to spend time in a beautiful the sightless toss of her sweet lamb featuring a lamb, of course, and a Search out that coffee shop you have Susan holds a Master’s Degree in of the one sitting across a table that is narrow and shop fronts meet the Cleveland stores, and gather armfuls of home belonging to my husband’s head. I looked forward to my small, but Springer Spaniel. been meaning to try, or the boutique English from John Carroll University a foot too long. uneven streets marked with names fennel and blood oranges at the West- uncle. The windows are large and look mighty cup of coffee and the view, one I As we left the shop, I saw a lovely with the beeswax candles. Time spent and a Master’s Degree in Education For some, it is the bustle of a shop that roll about like a creamy liqueur Side Market to recreate that bracing out onto pastures, hills, and Croagh travel back to in my mind’s eye when I older couple sitting outside on a bench. wasted can be invaluable. Your heart from Baldwin-Wallace University. filled with obscure French cheese on your tongue: Rue Saint Paul and salad shared on a Tuscan honeymoon. Patrick Mountain. The light changes want the comfort of that place. They were eating ice cream cones, while will thank you, and so will the kind She may be contacted at suemangan@ and Catalan olives, or a variety store Avenue Papineau. We sampled crepes Recently, I brushed elbows with holiday throughout the day and is particularly The day came when I needed to their liver and white Springer Spaniel folks who love large and are passionate yahoo.com filled with bric-a- brac and wistful and smoked meat, purchased t-shirts, travelers from Philadelphia who were peaceful in the morning hours before wander, to stretch my legs and explore. remained by their side. His name was about their small business ventures. ■ memories of familiar clutter.Whether drank French beer in an Irish pub, gathering up sopressata and cured Continued on facing page Rather than walk the hillsides or Jack and he bore the most unique tuft embark on an arduous climb of Croagh of auburn hair atop the crown of his Patrick, I wanted lunch in a little head. outdoor café and a walk among the Knowing that it was a matter of quaint shops of Westport. At times, seconds before I stopped to pet the dog, CONWAY LAND Seekers want the company of other my daughter began pulling at my arm patient wanderers, and so my daughter in embarrassment. I shrugged her off, and cousin joined me on my journey. of course, and began to chat with the TITLE COMPANY After a delicious lunch of mussels, couple. After all, I have my own black 162 Main Street Painesville, OH 44077 chowder, brown bread, and locally and white Springer at home named made black pudding at JW’s Brasserie, Lucy, who I missed dearly, and this we stumbled upon Market 57, a encounter seemed rather serendipitous. Tele.: 440.352.0651 charming mercantile store. One wall Did I forget to mention that Seekers was filled with jars of sweets, and a also tend to engage in random Fax: 440.352.9261 vintage cash till sat behind the counter conversation with strangers? in a place of honor. This Valentine’s Day, give in to the Email: [email protected] As we touched the various souvenir call for idle ramblings, near or far. Website: www.conwaylandtitle.com trinkets and ogled over bottles of wine, I noticed a small silver espresso maker nestled on a shelf next to a tea cozy and an eclectic selection of ceramic mugs. During this epiphany, I realized that like myself, my husband might also be a Seeker and discovered my new coffee ERIN GO pot in this very store. BRAGH The manager enquired about our specific needs and I told him that he apparently has a monopoly on espresso makers across the West of Ireland. We laughed and he treated me to a Serving Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga complimentary refrigerator magnet and Lake Counties since 1956

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www.thetravelconnection.com 12 OHIO IRISH AMERICAN NEWS WWW.OHIOIANEWS.COM FEBRUARY 2019 FEBRUARY 2019 WWW.OHIOIANEWS.COM OHIO IRISH AMERICAN NEWS 13 AUDREY BURNS University with a Master of Science liann and the Fianna, I am blessed to and trying new things. My constant two and travel to all six Disney parks to Co. Antrim, before my ancestors Hello, I am from Kent, Ohio. I am 19 focusing in Nursing Education in carry on my great-grandmothers legacy aim for excellence has led me to be one one day. I have traveled to nine coun- came to America in 1720. I am a recent years old and currently in my second 2018. I have worked for two years as an and heritage. of the top female sales representatives tries so far, including Ireland, where graduate of Ashland University located year at the Rochester Institute of Tech- Emergency Room nurse at University Ms. Enoch is sponsored by Sean’s Pub at GMS, where I have worked full time most of my family still lives. My family in Ashland, OH. I double majored in nology (RIT) in Rochester, New York, Hospitals in Westlake, Ohio. Currently, & Eatery, Garrestsville. for the past five years. is from Portarlington, Offaly and I my- Philosophy and Political Science, while where I study Visual Media - a program I am a travel Nurse and have worked My determination comes from being self hold dual citizenship with Ireland. also triple minoring in Ethics, History, Audrey Burns focused on photography, graphic design, in Pennsylvania and Arizona. In my MAUREEN GINLEY the youngest of six siblings. My pater- Ms. Hutchinson is sponsored by Fado and Religion. marketing, and management. When spare time, I enjoy traveling and have Hi there! I am a 26-year-old con- nal grandmother was from Co. Mayo, Pub & Kitchen, Columbus While at Ashland University, I was not busy with my studies, I work with a had the opportunity to visit many tent marketer living and working in and it was always one of her wishes a member of the Ashbrook Scholar graphic design studio and a non-profit cities throughout the world. I hold dual our state’s great capital – Columbus, that one of her grandchildren become KATHLEEN MALONE Program, defended a forty page thesis organization, where I create content to citizenship and go back to Ireland every Ohio! A proud alumna of Magnificat a Rose of Tralee. One of my life goals is Hi there. I am 27 years old, born and on transcendental beauty and art, solve problems in the community. For six months, making it my second home. High School, John Carroll University, to help children of single parents reach raised in Cleveland, Ohio. I have my President of the 2nd Amendment example, I have made commercials for Ms. Delahunty is sponsored by Stone and the NEOMFA in Creative Writing their full potential. I am so blessed to Bachelor’s Degree in Art from Bowling Club, Office of Religious Life in Stu- cancer research, branding for environ- Mad Pub & Restaurant, Cleveland. Program, my education has taken me have a supportive family that inspires Green State University, and my Mas- dent Senate, facilitator for 1Girl, and an mental sustainability, and illustrations all around Northeast Ohio. me to move forward, but not everyone ter’s Degree in Counseling and Art active member in Philosophy Club. My for mission trips. SHANNON ENOCH Following graduation with my MFA, has that motivation behind them. I Therapy from Ursuline College. For the hobbies include sewing, traveling, and My mother’s Irish heritage dates back Hello, I am 22 years old, hailing from I packed up my things, moved to the want to focus on providing parents past year, I’ve worked as an Intensive watching the Pittsburgh Steelers. My to when my ancestors came to America Garrettsville, Ohio. Currently I am a Arch City, and began my career at resources for childcare, healthcare, and Trauma Therapist and love working interests include art, philosophy, and from Belfast and my father’s side hails senior at Hiram College, where I study Postali, a marketing agency that helps education. with kids. Catholicism. from Armagh, Dublin and Kildare. Communication, Creative Writing, and attorneys build their brands, websites, Ms. Goebel is sponsored by Rebecca I recently spent six weeks touring Ms. Miller is sponsored by T & T I have always been curious about my Public Leadership. Between classes I and client bases through a number of Kaminski the United States in 2017, visiting Creations Ciara Delahunty Irish roots and getting involved with lead the Student Senate as the President creative techniques. twenty-two states in forty-five days. the Ohio Rose Centre has opened a of Hiram’s student body, study inter- In my spare time, I enjoy writing for GRAINNE HUTCHINSON I have been to Ireland many times to CHRISTINE SMYTH door to connecting with my family on a national politics as a Garfield Scholar the Ohio Irish American News, taking Dia dhuit! I am a 23-year-old Colum- visit family all over the country and Hello. I am 21 years old, and whole new level. for Public Leadership, tutor American spin and hot yoga classes, volunteer- bus native from Dublin, Ohio. I’m a can’t wait to return. Both my mother was born and raised in Cleveland, Ms. Burns is sponsored by Casey’s Sign Language, volunteer with the ing with A.D.O.P.T. Pet Rescue, and proud Buckeye Alumni with a bache- and father have Irish in their blood- Ohio. I attend Baldwin Wallace Irish Imports, Rocky River local Habitat for Humanity chapter, exploring one of Central Ohio’s many lor’s in marketing with a Global Option line, and my father is a first-generation University and am pursuing an Arts and connect with alumni as a Student hiking trails with my rescue dog Elvis. and spent an amazing semester abroad immigrant who arrived from Ireland Management & Entrepreneurship B.A. CIARA DELAHUNTY Ambassador. My Irish heritage traces back to Bunna- at Trinity College Dublin. I currently when he was 25 years old. My heart is with a dance minor. My mom enrolled Hello, I am 26 years old from Co- Outside of Hiram, I work as a howna Co. Mayo, where both paternal work at Huntington National Bank as happiest when painting, singing, volun- me in Irish dance classes fifteen years lumbia Station, Ohio. My Irish heritage bartender at Two Travelers Tavern grandmother’s and grandfather’s fami- a Customer Insights Specialist, where teering on mission trips, and listening ago as a way to keep my deceased fa- is from Dublin, Ireland, where all my in Garrettsville and volunteer at the lies resided. I utilize research to be the Voice of the to country music. I am honored to be a ther’s proud Irish roots alive in my grandparents were born. My mother Windham Renaissance Family Center. Ms. Ginley is sponsored by the Sham- Customer. part of the Rose of Tralee Festival! life. My love of dance flourished as was also born in Dublin and moved to I enjoy sculpting, writing, and hiking rock Club of Columbus In my spare time, I volunteer at the Ms. Malone is sponsored by The West I worked hard to attain my competitive the United States in her early twenties. local Ohio trails. My great-grand- largest Ronald McDonald House in the Side Irish American Club achievements at the world I graduated from Hiram College with mother. Margaret O’Hara, came to the DANIELLE GOEBEL world. My many hobbies include ten- championships. However, my pure a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and United States from Foxford, Co. Mayo. I am 27, and a single mother. My son, nis, sailing, and anything crafty. Two MORGAN MILLER joy in dance shines best through Shannon Enoch a minor in Bio-Medical Humanities From dancing in the kitchen to Gaelic Landon, is the reason for everything I of my biggest passions are traveling and Hello. I am 22 years old. I am from show performances. in 2015. I graduated from Kent State folk jams to telling stories of Cu Chu- do. I love cooking, gardening, traveling Disney. I would love to combine the Marietta, OH. My Irish roots trace back My future ambitions are to tour with a professional dance show, open my own Irish dance school in Cleveland named in honor of my dad, and offer free special needs classes so that all children may be able to experience the joy of Irish dancing. I am so excited and thankful to be here. Éire go brách! Ms. Smyth is sponsored by St. Colummkille Parish

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16 OHIO IRISH AMERICAN NEWS WWW.OHIOIANEWS.COM FEBRUARY 2019 FEBRUARY 2019 WWW.OHIOIANEWS.COM OHIO IRISH AMERICAN NEWS 17 a less exotic but more poignant trip to explain how I knew. I just knew. eternal rest, itching to convert the heav- Kristen & Brian Bigley present Terry From Donegal. Burtonport, a small fishing When I returned, she was in a lot of enly home into a makeshift bingo hall. village in Ireland’s least populated coun- pain. For the last week of her life, we In such a biblical place of supplication Derry ty, was my late father’s birthplace. For talked, when she was able, and when she and bliss, she would have a face on her Ad Proof Sheetmonths, she had wanted to go there and was not able, I sat in vigil with my fam- enough to stop a clock. By Terry Boyle visit with a friend but no one was free to ily. She died while I was at the airport When I returned to Derry for the .. jobrienianohio.cotake her. awaiting my flight back to the U.S. I was third time in December, I went in search When I suggested that I drive her, not able to make her wake or funeral, of her grave. Not wanting to be with there was a moment when we knew this but we had said what we needed to; I was anyone, I made the decision to go on my trip would be our last together. When satisfied. own. I was convinced that I knew where Lostis Proof isBoy submitted for edits or acceptance; please let us know your changes,there is or such a sense of finality, every In November, I was talking to fellow she and my father lay. Ad Proof Sheet 2018 has been a strange year.approval For as soonnow at oddsas possible. with her body. 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The first was in May, creaked with a sound that reminded mally would do if things were different. not know, was this man was something entrance of the cemetery, I passed the when I flew to Ireland and onto Spain me of a wooden mast pummeled by the We talked, laughed, and shared the of a medium and wanted to pass on graves of those who died at the Somme, with my mother, sister and brother-in-A IS APPROVEDwind on a rough AS sea.IS The wheelchair was A IS NOT APPROVED family gossip; stopping occasionally to some message from my dead mother. those who died in the subsequent wars, An energetic folk music and dance production that 1. or 2. is Proof is submitted for edits or acceptance; please let us know your changes, or law. My mother’s health had deteriorated becoming less of an option and more of Please reply ASAP to this emaillook at the beauty of the wild gorse, nat- Now, I am not believer in such things, and arrived before Ulster’s mythical melds the traditions of American, Celtic, and Baroque. Grammy Winning Music. World Class Dancing. a lot since I last saw her a necessity. to let us know what changes uralare lakes, and bogs. We savoured each but equally, I would not be disparaging hero, Cuchulainn. approval as soon as possible. Please reply to this email. For an eighty-three-year old woman, This woman, the master of malaprop- moment believing in its importance. to someone who does believe, so I asked For the next hour and half, I wan- her spirit was indomitable, but it was isms, was still as sharp as ever. Her keen needed When, finally, we arrived at the ‘Port’, him what it was she wanted to commu- dered among the graves, working mind was still as sharp as a knife. She Turk (Judas), feeding strawberries to an I assumed my mother knew where we nicate. myself up to a great emotional climax, could reduce you to your true greatness elephant (gluttonous), Throwing money were going; a big mistake with no idea When he told me, I could have creased only have the moment robbed1. byA IS APPROVED AS IS or 2. A IS NOT APPROVED The 2019 Irish American with little or no effort. Despite butcher- around like a man with no arms (strange of where to start, and no phone to call up with laughter. It was so my mother another Boyle grave that was not hers. Please reply ASAP to this email Archives Society ing the language with all sorts of added and somewhat insensitive analogy), live anyone, I started knocking on doors. It and so bloody Irish. 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18 OHIO IRISH AMERICAN NEWS WWW.OHIOIANEWS.COM FEBRUARY 2019 FEBRUARY 2019 WWW.OHIOIANEWS.COM OHIO IRISH AMERICAN NEWS 19 pavilion. Come out to see the action Cleveland is continuing the indoor GAA is open to all who want to play Taking the Fields of and join in the Gaelic fun. Corporate sessions for a nominal fee of $20. competitive sports, meet new people, AKRON CELTIC GUARDS promotions are available for this 501- All ages will receive a t-shirt. The and join an athletic, fitness minded Glory: GAA Monthly 3c event. Contact info@clevelandgaa. younger ones, 5-8, will continue club. Go raibh míle maith agaibh com. to learn the skills and play in (thanks y’all) to our readers and By Vincent Beach Off the Pitch: Cleveland is hosting scrimmages in the first hour while supporters. Consider getting involved the Gaelic Athletic Association’s the 9-12 group will divide into at any level. Fáilte (welcome) to all. (GAA) Foundation Level Coaching teams for games in the second hour. The Gaelic Athletic Association Clinic on Sunday, February 10th, Parents can register their players is Ireland’s largest sporting C H I L I starting at 10:30AM at the Flat Iron at ClevelandGAA.com/youth. The organization and a bit of home for Cleveland GAA February Update Café. This full day of classroom and March sessions will be on the 9th the Irish abroad here in the US. field learning will be presented by from 5-7PM, the 23rd from 3-5PM, Beyond sports, the Association also C O O K-O F F the USGAA’s Youth Chairman, Paul and the 30th from 5-7PM. The promotes Irish music, song and Mulcaire. April sessions will be on the 6th dance, and the Irish language as an FEB 10 2019 3-8:00 PM The course is the first step in from 5-7PM and the 20th from integral part of its objectives. BRING THE HEAT! coaching Gaelic Football or Hurling 3-5PM. If you or your company Follow @ClevelandGaelic on at any age and is aimed at beginner are interested in getting involved Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for Hot Prizes for the best chili! coaches. The attendee will be in Youth Gaelic Sports, contact the 2019 activities for Men, Women, ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERNIANS [email protected]. introduced to the Games, taught skill and Youth. Or, visit ClevelandGAA. 2000 BROWN STREET AKRON OH development, learn movement skills, New Players Wanted: Cleveland com. ■ and instructed on the aspects of $10 Fun for the whole family! $5 to come ENTRANCE coaching children, youth and adults. and taste, judge and eat some The course is FREE and lunch will be provided. Pre- fabulous chilis, and all proceeds go registration is required for those to fund Akron Celtic Guards 2019 seeking certification. Contact Hurling season! [email protected]. On Saturday, February 16th, the Club will co-host the annual Night at the To enter a chili, email: Races at the West Side Irish American [email protected] Club. For the admission cost of $25, On the Pitch: Cleveland St. Pat’s and Thursday/Wednesday evenings (7- the night offers a hot dinner, open – St. Jarlath’s Gaelic Football Club is 8pm) in April (4th, 10th, 18th, 25th). bar of Guinness, Harp, Miller Lite, visit www.akronhurling.com beginning the year by participating According to Men’s Coach Simon and wine, free onsite child care, race for more details in indoor soccer leagues at the Caps “Sizzler” O’Doherty and Ladies’ Coach betting, 50/50 sideboards, silent Fieldhouse in Valley View. The Club Daniel Murray, if the weather is nice auctions, and raffle baskets. Come has put forth two teams to compete in enough outdoor trainings could also join the fun and the Irish sporting the Men’s Open and the Coed Leagues. begin in April for the typical two-a- community in the Club’s largest Not only are current players stretching week sessions. The indoor sessions fundraising event of the year. The their legs and honing some foot skills are formatted for the new player to night puts the club on solid financial in the off-season, but the Club is using try a few of the unique skills, get to ground. the leagues to recruit new players to know current club members, and have The money raised goes into the Gaelic Football and the social aspects fun playing in at semi-competitive continued care for the WSIA field, of the Association. The leagues run the speed. Cleveland GAA is excited to Páirc na Naomh, registration fees, the months of January and February. announce that they will be hosting a youth program, and travel costs. Following the indoor soccer, the Gaelic Football 7-A-Side Tournament For tickets, horse sponsorship, race Club will begin to transition to Gaelic on Saturday, May 11th, at the West sponsorship, advertisement, or raffle Football at Soccer Sportsplex in North Side Irish American Club. At least donations contact ClevelandGAA@ Olmsted. Coed indoor trainings and two fields will be live with Men’s and gmail.com. The evening is a great way games are planned Fridays evenings Ladies teams from 10AM to 6PM, to catch up with old GAA teammates (7-8pm) in March (8th, 15th, 22nd, 29) while the craic will be had in the and to meet the new players. Youth. Cleveland St. Pat’s – St. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24 Jarlath’s is once again offering FREE 5-6pm for ages 5-8 • 6-7pm for ages 9-12 Check out archive issues of the Gaelic Football nights at Soccer Location: Soccer SportsPlex, 31515 Lorain Road, North Olmsted Ohio Irish American News online at Sportsplex in North Olmsted on Registration and Questions: [email protected] Saturday, January 26th, from 5-7PM; www.ClevelandGAA.com/Youth and Sunday February 24th from 6:30- 8:30. The first hour is reserved for ages ohioianews.com 5-8 and the second for ages 9-12. Mar 9 | Mar 23 | Mar 30 | Apr 6 | Apr 20 Following the free sessions, (Mar-Apr Cost $20 includes a T-shirt.)

20 OHIO IRISH AMERICAN NEWS WWW.OHIOIANEWS.COM FEBRUARY 2019 FEBRUARY 2019 WWW.OHIOIANEWS.COM OHIO IRISH AMERICAN NEWS 21 Madigan Muse “Brigid what is that you’re making Madigan Continued from facing page from the rushes there?” he said. Muses Brigid said, ”A cross I’m weaving, United Irish Societies Honorees for like the cross where Jesus died.” By Marilyn Madigan the 2019 St. Patrick’s Day Parade: “Who was this Jesus?’ asked the Bill Homan, Grand Marshal; chieftain, “Why Irish Eileen Kilroy, Irish was this man cruci- Mother of the fied?” Year; Patti Maher Brigid told the gospel story to a Celebrating our 30th year St. Brigid’s Day Hanrahan and Sr. Corita Ambrose, dying pagan King. Lying silently, as “Official Sound Company of CSJ, Parade Co-Chairs. he listened, Cleveland Irish Cultural Festival.” As we reflect on St. Brigid’s Day Never saying anything. Then he in Cleveland and look at the Cross associated with kissed the cross of rushes. Call Sheer Sound for all of your Concert, Radio her, consider this, by Emme Finneg- Saying, “Brigid, thanks to you, I Festival and Special Event sound needs St. Brigid is one of the Patron an. have come to love this Jesus, TUESDAY SUNDAY Saints of Ireland and along with St. I will follow his way too!” 6pm-8pm: All Things Irish 7am-9am: Sweeney Astray Patrick is one of the most revered The Cross Remember the real reason why the WCSB-FM 89.3 WOBC-FM 91.5 w/Anita Lock of the Irish Saints. St. Brigid is Brigid wove a cross of rushes by a Irish celebrate the Feast Days of St. 10am-12pm: Gerry Quinn’s Irish Hours WHK-AM 1420 w/ Colleen Corrigan Day often called Mary of the Gael and dying chieftain’s bed. Brigid and St. Patrick. ■ SATURDAY & Eddie Fitzpatrick her Feast Day is celebrated on 9am-11am: stonecoldbikini, February 1. 11:30am-1:30pm: Echoes of Erin WRUW FM 91.1 w/Christine Hahn WCWA-AM 1230 w/John Connolly St. Brigid Feast Day is the Patron 10am-11am: Johnson Brothers Irish 6pm- 7pm: Songs of Britain & Ireland Saint of the Ladies Ancient Order Hour WKTL-FM 90.7 WCPN-FM 90.3 of Hibernians. Her Feast Day is The Ohio Irish American News and Pj McIntyre’s Pub are proud to present: 9pm-10pm Hooley Hour WHK-AM 1420 one of the official holy days of the raidió na w/Tara Quinn & Josh Vaughan Order and is celebrated throughout the United States. St. Brigid’s Day hÉireann has been celebrated in Cleveland by the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians for at least the past Speak Irish Cleveland seventy-three years. Y Z The Feast Day of St. Brigid (Lá Casey ’s Fhéile Bríde in Irish) is the first Festival of the Year. The Day Irish Imports is also the old Celtic festival of Claddagh/Celtic Jewelry Imbolc traditionally the first day CLASSES START Traditional Irish of spring in Ireland. In Cleveland, Hibernians, Our Lady of the Rosary Sweaters Congratulations the Celebration of St. Brigid’s Day is Division celebrated the Feast Day to our mom and the beginning of our St. Patrick’s Day with Mass at St. Patrick Church West My Saints My Hero founder FEBRUARY 26 Jewelry Vera Casey Celebrations. This is the first time Park. Following the Mass, a Brunch Belleek China on being a that the Parade Honorees and the and a short program was held. All skill levels are welcome: Flags Walk of Life Award Hibernian of the Year will be intro- Congratulations to the Hibernian of Parade Apparel Honoree by the duced to our Irish Community. the Year Mary Ann McIlwee and the Irish American Irish Foods & Candy The Ladies of the Ancient Order of Archives Continued on facing page Learn, Share; Have Fun! % JOIN THE WSIA PIPE BAND

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22 OHIO IRISH AMERICAN NEWS WWW.OHIOIANEWS.COM FEBRUARY 2019 FEBRUARY 2019 WWW.OHIOIANEWS.COM OHIO IRISH AMERICAN NEWS 23 Out of the Mailbag... representative of those who lived in tribute to Luke Kelly, this tune is through the years of oppression before ancient, the music borrowed, and lyrics Irish Language at the Heart of New Broadcasting Authority Vision Comes Songs and Stories and after the event and of those who written by, Thomas Moore. My favorite carried on the fight through the 20th lines, are the last ones: “Thy songs were Conradh na Gaeilge welcome the BAI, on both television and radio. It on board. We look forward to seeing plan for the station in the future. century to have the aspirations of our made for the pure and free. They shall prominent presence of the Irish lan- was also recommended that an FM the Irish language represented on the Niamh Ní Chróinín, Manager, 1916 proclamation realized.” never sound in slavery.” guage in a new vision laid out by the licence should be made available for a radio and television better, with defi- Raidió Rí-Rá:“At the moment, there By John O’Brien Jr. Sean South from Garryowen – The Courtin’ in the Kitchen – A man who Broadcasting Authority of Ireland, national chart radio station for young nite goals and due dates set down in is no Irish language station for young rousing song is set to the music of may be falling in love, instead lands in based on the outcomes of a series of audiences.| the new BAI Irish language strategy people broadcasting full-time on FM “Roddy McCorley” and tells of the Sean jail. The tune is made for dancing. consultations, which was published Julian de Spáinn, General Secre- which is to be put together as a conse- at a national level - there is a huge gap Derek Warfield & The “Padraig Pearse sent him back to the South, who lost his life in an opera- The Patriot Game – The first tune on the 28th of October 2018. tary of Conradh na Gaeilge:“We are quence of the new vision of the BAI.” in the market. Raidió Rí-Rá have an Young Wolfe Tones: GPO to make sure that no one was left tion on Brookeborough, RUC/British I ever learned – the often haunting- Conradh na Gaeilge met with the glad that Irish has been included in Conradh na Gaeilge argued also incredible team and a schedule ready Last Man Standing behind. Sam was born in Dublin and Army Station on January 2, 1957. Derek ly sung song tells of the misery of a Broadcasting Authority earlier this the new vision of the Broadcasting that a licence to provide a national to be broadcast on FM across the 18 Tracks 70 minutes Photo by John O’Brien, Jr. year to discuss the issues surround- Authority of Ireland, and that some Irish language youth radio station country. Although it is stated in the There is no more recognized Rebel ing current commitments to the Irish of the key recommendations made by should be provided in the future by report that there are currently no fre- band than the Wolfe Tones. Former language from those licensed by the Conradh na Gaeilge have been take the BAI. Raidió Rí-Rá have also been quencies available for a new national founding member Derek Warfield calling for the provision of such a li- radio service, we believe that Raidió branched off, and head Derek Warfield cence. According to the recent report Rí-Rá could be successfully broadcast and the Young Wolfe Tones, who just detailing the new vision for the BAI, on various frequencies across the released Part II of the musical com- Out of the Mailbag behind bushes to teach, and avoid a new station could broadcast on a country. We are seeking Government memoration of Easter Rising of 1916 Continued from previous page revenge thirsty eyes. That thirst is still regional basis - this recommendation support to achieve this goal as soon focused tribute CD’s. The Last Man The Flag of England – The song tells ingrained in us to this day. reflects Raidió Rí-Rá’s development as possible.” ■ Standing is 18 tracks of iconic songs, of the British habit of decimating lands Cait ni Dhuibhir (Cate Maguire) and a few new to me tracks that were wherever it’s marauders roamed across - another tribute to the lady that is also a treasure. The Warfield written the world, not just in Ireland. Ireland. Knowing Irish or not, have a book that accompanies the CD is also Four Green Fields – you know this listen for the rhythm of the language, a treasure, with background, insight to one, Tommy Makem’s anthem for Ire- and then join us on Tuesday nights at the times and the song, and of course, land. In the notes, Derek recounts two Pj McIntyre’s to learn Irish. the lyrics for the songs on this CD. I meetings with Tommy and their shared The Wearing of the Green – You won’t spoil the history lesson for you, fear for others trying to tell, or reshape, know this one to: They’re hanging not matter how fascinating – get the Ireland’s history: “They are trying to men and women for the wearing of the CD and see your historical knowledge promote our heritage without the bag- green … even wearing green in Ireland, begin, or coalesce, and names, places, gage of words,” said Makem. accidental or not, was punishable by events and the long journey of Irish City of New Orleans – Derek has a death as Ireland entered the 1800s. The freedom, open before you. long history with the railroad, and he song used in bardic storytelling tradi- Derek introduces it this way: “The laments the passing of it, which gave tion was an alert warning to Irish men, Easter Rising would never have hap- those in Ireland, and America, access women and yes, children. 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24 OHIO IRISH AMERICAN NEWS WWW.OHIOIANEWS.COM FEBRUARY 2019 FEBRUARY 2019 WWW.OHIOIANEWS.COM OHIO IRISH AMERICAN NEWS 25 Goodbye can be complicated to someone beginning Irish, but only if we let it! 35 Years Together SÍp@BobCarneyGTReak Irish If you remember that of all the examples below, there is one that works for all circumstances, so when in doubt, just say Slán (slawn). By Bob Carney Slán leat (slawn laht) Goodbye to someone going away Í@BobCarneyGTR Slán libh (slawn liv) to many people going away [email protected] Slán agat (slawn ah-gut) to someone staying behind Slán agaibh (slawn ah-giv) to many people staying behind Slán abhaile (slawn uh-wall-yuh) Safe home Slán go fóill (slawn guh foyl) Goodbye for now Dia Daoibh! Feicfidh mé thú. (fek-ay may who) I’ll see you. County Mayo Feicfidh mé amárach tú. (fek-ay may ah-mah rach too) I’ll see you tomorrow. To begin our introduction to Irish, we’ll cover some basic conversation, greet- Tóg go bog é! (toeg guh bug ay) Take it easy! CountyMayoIrishBand.com ings and introducing ourselves, as well as asking how someone is. Last month we 724.866.2203 covered some things to aid us in pronunciation. PRONOUNS: Along with the phonetic examples here, we can use that, and the audio portion mé (may) I, me tú (too) you [email protected] of the on-line dictionary Teanglann.ie. When starting out learning Irish, phonetic sé (shay) he, it sí (shee) she, it transcriptions can be helpful, but learning how to pronounce a word using the keys muid (mwidj) us, we sibh (shiv) you plural Irish spelling provides us is the best approach. siad (shee-ud) they Conas atá Brian? (kun-us ah-taw bree-un) How is Brian? GREETINGS: Tá sé go maith. (taw shay guh mah) He is good. Aggressive Dia duit (jee-uh ghitch) Hello lit. God to you Cén chaoi a bhfuil Brian agus Liam? (kay hee will bree-un ah-gus lee-um) how Dia daoibh (jee-uh yeev) hello lit. God to you plural are Brian and William? Creative. Dia’s Muire duit (jee-uhs mor-ah ghitch) reply to hello lit. God and Mary to you Tá siad go breá. (taw shee-ud guh braw) They are fine. Dia’s Muire daoibh (jee-uhs mor-ah yeev) reply to hello lit. God and Mary to Successful. you plural THANK YOU: Patrick T. Murphy, Esq. Go raibh maith agat. (guh rah mah ah-gut) May there be good at you. (thank you) LESS FORMAL GREETINGS: Go raibh maith agat arís. (guh rah mah ah-gut ah-reesh) Thanks again. Cleveland Office Painesville Office 1468 W. 9th Street • Suite 135 60 South Park Place Conas atá tú? (kuhn-us ah-taw too) How are you? (Kerry dialect) Go raibh míle maith agat (guh rah meela mah ah-gut) Many thanks. Cleveland, Ohio 44113 Painesville, Ohio 44077 Cad é mar atá tú? (kah-jay mar ah-taw too) How are you? (Ulster dialect) 216.861.4211 440.352.3391 Cén chaoi a bhfuil tú? (kay hee will too) How are you? (Connacht dialect) CONVERSATION: Notice in Cén chaoi a bhfuil tú?, the n in cén is not pronounced and the a before Nóra: Dia duit. www.DworkenLaw.com bhfuil is also silent. Refering back to our pronunciation guide we can see why Aoife: Dia’s Muire a duit. Conas atá tú? bhfuil is pronounced will. Nóra: Tá mé go maith, go raibh maith agat, agus tú fein? Tá mé go maith. (taw may guh mah) I am good or well. Aoife: Níl mé go dona. Is mise Aoife. Cén t-ainm atá ortsa? Tá mé go breá. (taw may guh braw) I am fine. Nóra: Mise Nóra, tá sé go deas bualadh leat. Níl mé go dona. (neel may guh dun-ah) I’m not bad. Aoife: Tá sé go deas bualadh leatsa freisin! Gaelic Imports Nóra: Slán! A Taste of Home INTRODUCE YOURSELF: Aoife: Slán go fóill! Is mise Roibeárd. (iss mee-sha rih-bard) I am Robert Irish Sausage, Irish Bacon Roibeárd is ainm dom. (rih-bard iss an-im dom) Robert is the name on me. 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28 OHIO IRISH AMERICAN NEWS WWW.OHIOIANEWS.COM FEBRUARY 2019 FEBRUARY 2019 WWW.OHIOIANEWS.COM OHIO IRISH AMERICAN NEWS 29 Three Cousins Vie for Another State Championship When Irish Eyes by Barry Conway Aidan’s dads met, they soon realized Are Smiling; What are the odds? Three kids, they were cousins. Be Very Afraid with the same first name, two with Senior Defenseman and two-year the same last name, cousins descend- letterman Aedan Conway never met By Maury Collins ed from a small village in Ireland, the other Aidan’s until attending St would meet and compete for consec- Ignatius, “I was once asked to lend utive titles for the St Ignatius Wild- my jersey to another Aidan Conway cats Ice Hockey team? That is exactly when I played for Strongsville (Youth Smile and Be Happy what happened to Aedan Conway, of Hockey) but, we never met until Father Murphy went into a pet store news possibly be?” asked the client. “Your North Royalton, Aidan Conway of here.” to buy a parrot. The owner said; “Father, cholesterol is down to 120.” Voted Best Stone Oven Pizza Lakewood and Aidan Millett of Bay Aedan attended North Royalton I have just the bird for you. It doesn’t Village. All three were members of Middle School and played his youth scream, yell or swear. In fact it’s a religious Pat: A man knocked at my door today Downtown Willoughby the 2018 St. Ignatius Wildcat Hockey hockey for the Strongsville, Cleve- parrot. You see those strings on his leg? If and asked for a small donation for the State Championship Hockey team land Sharks and Cleveland Barons you pull the one on the left, he recites the local swimming pool. and all three are looking to repeat in organizations before attending St Lord’s Prayer. When you pill the right one, Mike: What did you give him? 2019. Ignatius. he recites the 23rd Psalm.” “Terrific” said Pat: a glass of water. Aidan Conway of Lakewood is the Aedan played football, baseball, Father Murphy. “And what happens if I son of Frank (St Ed’s Class of 1987 soccer and lacrosse before deciding pull both strings?” The parrot squawked; The Grumpy Pharmacist: Upon arriv- and former football player) and Kar- on ice hockey as his primary sport. “I fall off my perch, you eejit.” ing home, a husband was met at the door in Conway. His grandparents Manus An avid skier, Aedan recently scaled by his sobbing wife. Tearfully she ex- and Bridget “Bridgie Ned” Conway and skied down the East Wall at the Little Johnny’s mother, in an attempt plained, “It’s the pharmacist. He insulted of Bridgie Ned’s Party Room at PJ Aidan Conway, Aidan Millett and Aedan Conway with the 2018 Ohio High School Arapahoe Basin Ski Resort in Key- to get him to stop sucking his thumb, me terribly this morning on the phone. I MacIntyre’s Irish Pub are both from Atheltic Association (OHSAA) Ice Hockey State Championship Trophy. Photo by Joe Ginley. stone, CO. told him that of he continued to do so, had to call multiple times before he would Ballycroy, Co. Mayo, with Manus Aedan is the son of Barry and Kim his stomach would get bigger and bigger even answer the phone.” Immediately, the is from Tallagh and Bridgie from I would be shocked if this talent- Coach Pat O’Rourke, “he is one of Conway and the great-grandson of until it burst. Later that day, they went to husband drove down town to confront the Doona. ed young man isn’t playing college the nicest guys on the team and is a Neil and Bridget (Campbell) Con- a grocery store, where Johnny saw a very pharmacist and demand an apology. Be- Southern Style Comfort Food Aidan Conway attended Lakewood sports, either on the ice or on the heckuva player, too. Has the kind of way, both from Doona, Ballycroy, pregnant lady. Noticing that he was staring fore he could say more than a word or two, Catholic Academy in Lakewood, OH. gridiron, in a few years.” skill set where he can play with any- Co. Mayo. Aedan was also a cham- at her, the lady said; “You don’t know me, the pharmacist told him; “Just a minute, Downtown Willoughby In his younger years, he tried Irish Aidan Millett, a Junior forward one, so he isn’t picky about his line pion bagpiper in his younger years. you shouldn’t be staring at me.” Johnny listen to my side of it. This morning the dance but decided that being on the for the Icecats, attended Our Lady of mates, which coaches love. Son of a Taught by his father, Aedan won the replied; “I may not know you, but I know alarm failed to go off, so I was late getting ice or the gridiron was a better fit. Angels grade school before moving fireman, he brings a certain tough- “Piper of the Day” awards at for the what you’ve been doing.” up. I went without breakfast and hurried Pat O’Rourke, Head Coach of the St. and attending Bay Village Middle ness to our team and now that he Ohio and Edinboro Scottish Games out to the car, just to realize that I’d locked Ignatius Wildcats had this to say: School. In his younger years, Aidan has a successful year under his belt, and won the “Champion Supreme” Mickey applied for a job at the super the house with both house and car keys “Aidan is a big defenseman who also played baseball, football, track and I believe his confidence and there- award in the Ohio Valley region. market and said that he had experience, inside and had to break a window to get plays football at Saint Ignatius. I see was on the swim team. At St Ignati- fore his production will soar to even Coach O’Rourke: “He has worked having previously worked at another my keys.” “Then, driving a little too fast, I him carrying the puck up the ice and us, Aidan plays lacrosse in addition bigger heights.” hard in the weight room all off-sea- supermarket. When the interviewer asked got a speeding ticket. asserting himself more on offense to Ice hockey. Aidan Millett is the son of Dave son and looks to be in great shape. why he had left, Mickey said, “I was fired Later, when I was about three blocks this year now that he is a veteran. “Everyone loves Aidan,” says and Maureen and is related to He has gotten bigger and taller and for spending too much time with the meat from the store, I had a flat tire.” “When I the two Conway’s through his will take some teams by storm, I slicer.” The interviewer was baffled and finally got to the store a bunch of peo- Steak • Seafood • Prime Rib great-grandmother, Nora Leneghan, predict. He can certainly carry the said; “That doesn’t sound like a serious ple was waiting for me to open. I got NEW FALL Irish Specialties and Spirits who was from Ballycroy and im- puck up ice all he wants, and he has offense to me.” “Well they must have the store opened and started waiting on HOURS! migrated to Cleveland, where she the skills and shot to finish those thought so,” replied Mickey, “They fired these people, all the time the darn phone HOURS! met and married Thomas Millett, rushes, too. My pick to make the her, too.” was ringing.” He continued, “Then I had OIN Aidan’s great-grandfather. biggest leap from last year to this to break a roll of coins against the cash PO TS 5 The Unicorn Aidan’s father grew up in Willo- year. Couldn’t happen to a nicer kid, Sam and Moe were rocking on the register drawer to make change, and Restaurant wick and attended Lake Catholic HS, either.” porch of the retirement home. Having they spilled all over the floor. I had to get where he was a star football player What are the odds? Well, this did talked about everything under the sun, down on my hands and knees to pick up Mini Donuts, Bagels, Mitchells Ice Cream, & Pub and wrestler. Aidan’s uncle, Tim, happen. As far as the odds of win- Sam was grasping for a new topic of the coins and the phone was still ringing. played football at Lake Catholic with ning another state championship? I conversation. “Tell me, Moe, have you When I came up I cracked my head on the Rising Star Roasters, Chill Pop Open from 11:30 a.m. Tuesday - Friday Aedan Conway’s father, Barry, but wouldn’t bet against them. read Marx?” “Yes” replied Moe. “And, you open cash drawer, which made me stagger co a & 4:00 p.m. Saturdays they never realized they were cous- (I’d like to thank Frank Conway, know, I think it’s the wicker chairs.” back against a showcase with a bunch of Great Harvest Bread Co. o te a ee & ins. Dave Millett, Ann Millett, Pat O’Ro- perfume bottles on it. Half of them hit the (Located Next to the Wild Goose) Mon - Fri 6:30am-6pm 423 Main Street (Route 57) Aidan Conway and Aidan Millett urke, and Jack O’Rourke, who au- A lawyer meeting with his client in jail floor and broke.” “Meanwhile, the phone Saturday 7:30am-4pm Grafton, Ohio 44044 have played together since they were thored the St. Ignatius Media Guide, says “I’ve got some good news and some is still ringing with no let up, and I finally Sunday 8am-4pm 440-926-2621 young, starting with the Winterhurst for their contributions to this article) bad news.” The client says “Give me the got back to answer it. It was your wife. 3600 W. Park Rd, Cleveland OH Hockey Association and later the The State Championship Game bad news first.” “Your DNA matches She wanted to know how to use a rectal Minutes South of 480 and Route 10 West (Elyria-Medina Exit) Cleveland Jr. Lumberjacks. When the will be held March 9th.■ the blood found on the victim and the thermometer. Believe me mister, as God is murder weapon.” “What could the good my witness, all I did was tell her.”

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Celtic Women • Hermes St. Patrick’s Day Kilt Run that he was proud of his heritage too, gay marriage, they are also people Akron Irish and specific. In a city, if this had that he would not do this to one of who cling ideas like helping each Continued from facing page happened, it would have seemed dif- Akron Irish his own, or that he was angry and not other, hospitality and treating your ferent. At times, when we don’t know By Lisa O’Rourke Irish, but that comment stopped the neighbors like family. house now occupied by the men who our neighbors, we diminish their collective breath of the confrontation; On December 11, 2018, black clad, carried out the eviction. The gang problems as acts of their own fool- it seemed to change the energy, and quasi- military types descended on a brought with them petrol bombs, ishness, as a way to manage our own not for the better. house in Strokestown, Co. Roscom- bats and clubs. They burned out four anxiety. We want to think that we are What that man did with those mon with the sole purpose of remov- transport vehicles, killed the two dogs cleverer than our faceless peers be- words and that attitude was sum- ing the residents from their home and that were set on them and carried out cause it makes the world a less scary mon the ghosts of 1847 more surely repossessing it for a Belgian bank, an eviction of their own. place for us. It is at the expense of In the DNA than any Ouija board could accom- KBC. It couldn’t have been much of a The hired guns were run from the who we are sometimes. The overarch- plish. For those words were said in surprise, because there were plenty of house and without the benefit of ing lesson of this story, as illustrated From a distance, the landscape was The camera pivots to another man Strokestown, Co. Roscommon, a few bystanders wielding cell phone cam- much on to keep them warm. They by those former military men, is that pretty unremarkable; a solid gray being pinned to the ground in the miles from the Irish Famine Museum. eras in the yard. There is no question were warned not to return. There those who don’t remember history winter day on a small farm of thir- driveway. There is angry shouting. It is not a place that forgets much. that the family, three middle-aged have also been pickets and boycotts may be doomed to run the streets in ty-five acres, a white bungalow and One man who is shouting, certainly Strokestown is in the Midwest of siblings, two brothers and a sister, of the bank, both in Roscommon and their underpants. ■ some utility sheds. It could have been one of the men filming the scene and nationally, which seems fairly culpa- in just about any hard scrabble rural clearly hoping to shame those other The reprisal, while not nice or legal, was ble in this event as well. Lisa O’Rourke is an educator from area anywhere. men out of their actions, says some- Recently there have been protests in Akron. She has a BA in English and a As the camera zooms in, that sense thing to the effect of how they should not carried out by hooligans looking for a other places, linked to the diminish- Master’s in Reading/Elementary Edu- of the unremarkable swings in the be ashamed of themselves, that these cause. It was done by neighbors who took ing middle class. This one felt more cation. Lisa is a student of everything other direction. It is chaos, the cell men on the ground are their own authentic. Irish, primarily Gaeilge. She runs a phone footage is shaky and when it people, and how could one Irishman it personally when they saw the harsh The reprisal, while not nice or Gaeilge study group at the AOH/Mark zeroes in on the center of the action, put another out of his home and on legal, was not carried out by hooli- Heffernan Division. She is married to you see a middle-aged men being the street right before Christmas? treatment of their neighbors. gans looking for a cause. It was done Dónal and has two sons, Danny and wrestled to the ground by more mid- One of those officers of the bank by neighbors who took it personally Liam. Lisa enjoys art, reading, music, dle aged men, although the second looks stonily at the cell phone camera Ireland. It is a place that has been owed the bank money. What has not when they saw the harsh treatment and travel. She enjoys spending time group is dressed for action and don’t and states that he is not Irish, he is relatively untouched by prosperity or been made clear is what the source of of their neighbors. Someone said that with her dog, cats and fish. Lisa can look like this is their first time at this British. It could have been a statement immigration. If you live there, it is the difficulties was or what type of they felt that if they allowed this to be contacted at [email protected]. type of thing. of pride or defiance. Maybe he meant because your people have lived there bank or loan was involved. What is happen, “then who are we?” Please send any Akron events to my for generations. That is not just spec- clear is that what was captured on the This eviction was personal, small email! ulation but has been confirmed by phones was heartbreaking. some ancestry studies with geneticists An elderly man was thrown to the finding some of the most unchanged ground and removed forcibly from DNA in Europe in that area. his yard. Neighbors attempted to help Strokestown was not chosen to be him, but they were threatened and the site of the Irish Famine Museum manhandled. The flinty looks of the randomly. 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36 OHIO IRISH AMERICAN NEWS WWW.OHIOIANEWS.COM FEBRUARY 2019 FEBRUARY 2019 WWW.OHIOIANEWS.COM OHIO IRISH AMERICAN NEWS 37 leave without one last kiss.” leveland W.B. Yeats wrote, “Carolan, the last C Irish Whiskeys Linda Fulton Burke omhr of the Irish bards, slept on a rath, and ACROSS C á ever after the fairy tunes ran in his head, 8 Dunville’s Three ______(historically a pot By Bob Carney and made him the great man he was.” still, relaunched as a blend) Í@BobCarneyGTR (from Fairy and Folk Tales of the Irish 10 ______Estates Irish Whiskey Peasantry) 11 West Cork ______Peat Charred Grainne Yeats summarized her biog- raphy of O’Carolan with this last tribute: 13 St. ______’_ 7 Year Old “Carolan bridges the gap between conti- 18 Old ______Toirdhealbach O’Ceabhalláin nental art music on the one hand and folk 20 A ____ of the Irish On the European Continent between of Ireland, introduced a statute to ban music on the other. At his best he wrote 23 Jameson ______1600 and 1750 or so, the world of music the “rhymers, pipers and bards.” He music that is distinctively Irish, yet has 25 Tullamore ______was in one of its’ most productive and was correct in fearing the political an international flavor as well. It is this 30 ______Tumbler Irish Whiskey prolific stages. The Baroque Period laid power of the Irish musicians and poets. achievement that suggests that Turlough 32 ______DEW the way for the format of modern or- Later, Elizabeth I went even further,and Carolan does indeed deserve the title of chestras, with strings and compositions decreed that harpers and bards were to Ireland’s National Composer.” 33 Erin’s ___ for stringed instruments taking a more be executed whenever found. Howev- made him stand out was his unique style As someone who enjoys classical music, 34 Bushmills ___ Bush prominent position. Harmony and er, in true Irish fashion, this solidified of composition that blended the two styles I find O’Carolan’s music as interesting 37 ______Gold Label melody took a lead role in the hands of their position as the keepers of Ireland’s of Irish music and the influences of his as any of the other great composers of 39 _____ Beg Turk Single Malt the great composers of this era. cultural traditions. european contempories such as Vivaldi the baroque period. As a student of Irish 41 _____’_ Single Malt made in Co. Louth The works of Vivaldi, Corelli, Tartini, The greatest of these poets and and Corelli. language, his prose is full of humour and 42 2 ______Pachelbel, Handel and of course Bach, harpers was born in 1670 in Co. Meath. Turlough admired Francesco Gemini- observations of the times that he lived. are known to almost everyone, even Toirdhealbach O’Ceabhalláin, or Tur- ani, the Italian violinist and composer, Dennis Doyle has translated some of 47 Dunville’s __ (historically a pot still, relaunched as a single malt) to those who claim to dislike or not to lough O’Carolan, moved with his fami- who had authored a number of works on O’Carolan’s prose and performs a number listen to classical music. Bach’s Prelude ly to Ballyfarnon when he was fourteen. performance techniques and harmony. of his compositions on the Celtic harp. 48 Jameson _____ made for Japan in G Major from The Cello Suites has His father John had taken work at the Geminiani was a frequent visitor to Ire- You can check out Dennis at his webpage 49 ______Irish Whiskey is aged in rye been used in film, television and com- estate of the MacDermott Roes. land, eventually dying in Dublin in 1762. or see him at Cleveland Irish Cultural barrels mercials and yet still manages to make Turlough had shown an interest and It’s believed O’Carolan met Geminiani in Festival. 51 Old _____ me stop and listen whenever I hear it. had some ability in prose and music Dublin on one of those visits. Other resources include: 52 1608 is printed on ______label Interestingly, The Cello Suites were an and the lady of the house took a liking O’Carolan’s music reflects his per- Dennis Doyle CD Celebration 56 Bushmills Single ___ obscure study for solo cello until they to him, and provided him with a teach- sonality: cheerful, playful, pensive and Derek Bell (of the Chieftans) CD Caro- 57 John L. ______Irish Whiskey were “discovered” by a young cellist er. At the age of eighteen he was strick- temperamental. His music only survives lan’s Receipt 58 Brogan’s ______Irish Single Malt by the name of Pablo Casals in a music en with smallpox which cost him his as single line melodies, so we don’t really Lynn Saoirse CD The Seas Are Deep, shop in Spain in the late nineteenth sight. Mrs. MacDermott Roes arranged know how he would have accompanied or The Music Of Turlough O’Carolan 62 Michael ______Blended Irish Whiskey century. for him to study the harp, so that he harmonized them. Just like Bach’s Cello Pablo Casals CD The Cello Suites 63 ______Collins Single Malt Today it is expected to be in the would be able to provide for himself. Suites however , they stand on their own. Carolan: The Life and Times of an Irish 64 ______finished in Wine casks repertoire of any string player hoping After three years of intense study, In 1720 at the age of fifty, he married Harper by Donal O’Sullivan 66 ______Napier 1945 to play professionally. If you would like she supplied him with a horse, money Mary Maguire, and by the time of his The Complete Works of O’Carolan: 67 Tullamore ___ 14 Year Single Malt an introduction to baroque music, The and a harp to begin his career. Tur- death was survived by six daughters and Irish Harper and Composer 1670-1738 73 Powers John’s ____ Cello Suites are worth a listen. lough spent the next forty-seven years a son. A harper’s life was not an easy one, The Cello Suites, J.S.Bach, Pablo Casals, 74 ____ No. 2 1916 Single Grain A century earlier in Ireland, Henry travelling and making a living as a poet with constant travel from one great house and The Search For a Baroque Master- VIII, who had declared himself King and harper. to another or castle to castle, especially piece Eric Siblin 76 Midleton Barry ______Legacy His first patron after Mrs. Mac- for a sightless person with a well known Hope to see you at the next 10 week 78 _____;_ Single Malt Irish Whiskeys Linda Fulton Burke Dermott Roes, was a land owner penchant for drink. By 1738, he was session of Speak Irish Cleveland that 79 Glendalough Irish Whiskey is aged in Solution: 9 Green ____ 29 Method & ______Single Malt is aged in F Bourbon casks D G named George Reynolds, who feeling ill and returned to the home of begins February 26th, to learn our mother ______oak barrels I S P B R B French oak barrels N T T C R O W N S D O N E G A L encouraged the young musician to Mrs. MacDermott Roes. After a few days, tongue, and the influences that resonate 80 ______Castle Single Malt 12 The ______Single Malt 54 Bushmills Black _____ G L E N G A R R I F F G P A T R I C K ' S U E R 31 ______is made in Westmeath L A B R U O Y O B T N R 14 The ______,a single malt whiskey, 55 J J Corry The ______Single Malt E R L I F E T R C O M B E R I compose his own works. Sheebag he composed these lines to his very first with us still today. S E S I S C P A Q originallly distilled by the Old Watts Distillery 35 ______12, 15, 21 year old single malt H V S D R O P E G U M S Sheemore (Sí beag Sí mhor) was benefactress: Slán go Fóill! ■ DOWN 56 ______Very Rare Pot Still C A S K M A T E S P N R P H O E N I X L 15 Jameson ______‘_ Croze 36 ______Single Malt A M P A Q N S A D A the result of that encouragement, “Mary Fitzgerald, dear heart, 59 Cadenhead’s ______Malt N D A R D U E M D F L Y I N G 1 ______Whiskey located at the start of Slea K T U L L A M O R E I S L E A D E E and just one of the two-hundred Love of my breast and my friend. Bob Carney is a student of Irish histo- Head Drive 16 Erin Go _____ 38 _____ Peated Malt I N L P E L R E D Y T R 60 ______Single Malt made in Co. Louth L K P E T N P O W E R S and twenty or so of Turlough’s Alas that I am parting from you, ry and language and teaches the Speak 17 Finian’s ____Provinces 40 Strangford ____ B I N I S H M E R R Y S G I N G E R S N D U 2 Portmagee 9 Year Old Irish Whiskey - 61 ______Irish E N S Y C R S B I compositions that are performed Lady who succored me at every stage.” Irish Cleveland class held every Tuesday Origin _____ G N L S M L R A W S V R R 19 _____ and Bushel made by Connacht Whiskey 42 Teeling Single _____ 65 Power’s Three ______G R A C E I P R I Z E F I G H T E regularly today. Turlough died shortly after. It is @Pj McIntyre’s. He is also active in the A H L B S L I C A 3 The Ballydoyls Irish Whiskey is named after a 21 ______Very Rare 43 ______Ten N A D U B L I N E T N S B U S H M I L L S G 68 Slaney _____ B N F E R E T L O T R Irish music is generally catego- somehow fitting, with his reputation Irish Wolfhounds and Irish dogs organi- _____ in Tipperary M A L T S U L L I V A N T D L E G A C Y S N E 22 _____ Castle 44 Preston ______Malt 69 Hell ___ Maggie I A I N S I G E C I T E rized into three groups: art music, as a hard drinker, that his final musical zations in and around Cleveland. Wife 4 The ______named after an Irish band D C O L L I N S M I C H A E L O R K C O N C A N N O N Mary and hounds Cian and Morrighan 24 Teeling ______Batch 45 Dublin ______Copper Ally Single Malt L K T U A S L S B G R O folk music and harper tradition. The composition was dedicated to the butler 5 Tipperary ______Selection 70 ______Spot E W I L L I E M N D E W A L F M R 25 _____ Irish Whiskey owned by Sazerac 46 The ______Single Malt T O C A Y E A F R W E L A N E harper served as a bridge between who brought him his last drink. His final and terrier Doolin keep the house jump- 71 ______Irish Whiskey O C A H Y D E N L E R E E L 6 ____ an Uisce Single Malt N C R O C K E T T A L L O C K E ' S A T folk and art music. O’Carolan was words: “the drink and I have been friends ing. He can be contacted at carneyspea- 26 ______No. Twelve Irish Whiskey 50 ______1014 L N L O K L T G 7 Writers’ _____ 72 ____Cork 10yr D J A P A N E S E O W I L not a virtuoso by any means; what for so long, it would be a pity for me to [email protected]. 27 The _____ Man 52 Jameson ______W K N A P P O G U E 75 Skibbereen ______Single Cask 28 Finest Old _____’_ Irish Whiskey 53 ______made with corn alone and aged in 77 ___ Kilkenny 38 OHIO IRISH AMERICAN NEWS WWW.OHIOIANEWS.COM FEBRUARY 2019 FEBRUARY 2019 WWW.OHIOIANEWS.COM OHIO IRISH AMERICAN NEWS 39