Volume XLIV, No. 3 • May (Bealtaine), 2018

...... In May in Milwaukee, and Wisconsin, to Sunday dinners," and described gam- Then a race made for movies took Irish sports come out to play on their bling that "the distribution of losses and place. By 8:45pm, when the final took pitches. We all are aware that the Sham- dividends had an anti-social character be- place, some 40,000 spectators were in the rock Club sponsors two hurling teams, and cause the poorest, the most unhappy, the ground. The lineup was four dogs; Beads- a Gaelic football team. Both leagues will physically and emotionally handicapped, man at 20–1; Palatinus at 3–1; Entomb at be practicing sports that go back hundreds are made to pay for the professionals and 9–2, and finally Mick the Miller. Palati- of years. semi-professionals who get hold of inti- nus made the best start, at the first bend And many of Ireland’s greatest athletes mate knowledge.” both Mick and Entomb attempted to move came from those games. But in May we But Mick was born to run. He won his inside to the rail, but Beadsman collided also honor the death of one who was con- first race, the Punchestown Stakes. His with both of them, sending all three dogs sidered to be the greatest to come from Ire- career that year was four more wins, until sprawling. The no–race klaxon went off, land – Mick the Miller. a bout of distemper sidelined him for the and the race had to be restarted. None of season. He nearly died but was nursed the dogs were allowed to leave the track Mick the Miller was a brindle colored with until the race was re–run at 9:15pm. greyhound. He was born on June 28, back to health by the vet- erinary surgeon Arthur 'Doc' Callanan. The only comfort given to Mick on a par- 1926, in Killeigh, County Offaly, Ireland ticularly hot summer's evening was a before the introduction of Greyhound His return in 1929 was one for the handkerchief soaked in cold water. track racing in Ireland, and before the books. He reached the final at The re–run began, with Palatinus again sport became popular in Britain. Shelbourne and won the Spring Cup final getting away first, however at the first cor- at Harold's Cross and National The smallest of a litter of ten puppies, ner, Mick pursued him around the first Cup final at Shelbourne before travelling his father was a direct descendant of Mas- corner alone. Catching him down the back to England for the first time. ter McGrath, a famous Irish Greyhound straight, Mick pulled away around the who won the Waterloo Cup on three occa- In a solo trial prior to the 1929 English third bend going on to beat him by three sions. Originally expected to be used for Greyhound Derby on 25 July, Mick broke lengths in a time of 29.96. Although Palat- hare coursing, a deal was discussed with the track record, reducing his odds from inus completed the first run through, his dog owner Moses Rebenschied to take an initial 25–1 to becoming the 4–7 fa- time was one fifth of a second slower than Mick to America to compete in the Grey- vorite to win by the time of the final, de- that made by Mick in the second. When hound racing circuit. However, before the spite still being new off the board from villagers in his home town of Killeigh deal could go through a tornado struck St. Ireland. In the first round, Mick pulled heard of his success, an impromptu bon- Louis, Missouri, killing 27 of Reben- away down the back straight, beating Cap- fire party was held. schied's Greyhounds when the roof was tured Half by eight lengths and setting a After the Derby he went on to win the blown off their kennel, and a further four time of 29.82, a new world record over International at Stadium on 5 dogs died when a van driven by his son that length. August and finished runner-up in the Lon- was overturned by the storm. In a letter Father Browne sold Mick for £800, plus don Cup final on 26 November. He fin- from Rebenschied calling off the deal he any prize money that the dog would win ished 1929 with a record of 26 wins from stated his reason, "I repeat, the hand of on the night, which at the time was more 32 races. He joined Wimbledon trainer God is warning me against greyhounds." than the cost of buying a house in nearby Sidney Orton in December 1929 at the A Catholic priest, Father Martin Bro- Shepherd's Bush. continued on page 5 phy, brought Mick to race in England. He nearly sold the dog as a puppy to another MAY 3, 2018 • 7:00 PM priest, Father Maurice Browne. Although MILWAUKEE MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETING the Catholic Church in Ireland had no is- sues with Greyhound racing, the Catholic Irish Cultural and Heritage Center (2133 W. Wisconsin Avenue) Church in Great Britain at the time was T T T against it, having published a pamphlet en- titled Dog Racing which called it a "threat Taco Bar at 6:30 • Please bring a side dish or dessert to share. Milwaukee T Milwaukee Calendar of Events T President’s Message For More Information visit http://shamrockclubwis.com ...... Ladies and Gentlemen, Celtic Friends All, MAY What do they say: "Beware of the Ides of 3 Shamrock Club Monthly Meeting and yearly elections; ICHC; 6.30 pm April?” 5 Wisconsin Spring Feis; Wisconsin Center, 400 W Wisconsin Ave; sponsored Spring green turned to winter white, but by Trinity Booster Club that has not frozen our optimism for May 6 Celtic Spring Feis; Wisconsin Center, 400 W Wisconsin Ave; Operated by flowers or the upcoming Shamrock Club Badger State Feis Inc. elections...I know who I'm voting for. It's 8 Celtic Women International Book Club; The House of Memories, by Alice easy! We have a marvelous slate of candidates Taylor; Hostess: Gail McAleese; ICHC; 1 pm with strong Irish and Celtic backgrounds. 16 Bel Canto Chorus presents The Immigrant Story; ICHC; 7:30 pm We have several reports to receive at the May 3rd meeting including the results of JUNE the St. Patrick's Day Parade, the Post Pa- 2 Milwaukee Highland Games; Hart Park, 7201 W. State Street; 9 am rade Party, The Easter Rising Mass, and the 7 Shamrock Club Monthly Meeting; ICHC; 7 pm; potluck at 6:30 pm Free Will Breakfast Buffet that followed. 12 Celtic Women International Book Club; Exit Music, by Ian Rankin; Hostess: Sheila Isakson; ICHC; 1 pm Special thanks to Brian Witt for con- tinuing this memorable commemoration JULY of 1916 Rising and all of those participat- 12 Shamrock Club of Wisconsin Officers Installation Dinner; TBD ing: Father Terry Brennan, the Shamrock 21 Badger State Feis; Pettit National Ice Center; 8 am Club Color Guard Pipes and Drums, 22 Cream City Feis; Pettit National Ice Center; 8 am Derek Byrne and his son, Kayl, along with Mary Jo Kaufmann, who provided our ON GOING … Set dancing at the following: Set dancing Wednesdays, 7 PM at music. We also appreciate Jeff Schaefer, O’Donoghue’s T Craobh Curtin Conradh na Gaeilge meeting at O'Donoghue's Pub, for his technical support, our Irish Hon- 7 PM, last Tuesday each month T Irish Emigration Library in ICHC open every orees, our Eucharistic ministers, Marico- Wednesday 12–6 PM T Irish Sing-a-long, Irish Fest Center, First Sundays, (through lette and Roger Walsh, Jane Anderson, May) 7 PM T Irish Fest Sing-a-long: O'Donoghue's Pub, second and fourth Mike Boyle, and Meg McGalligan. Spe- Sundays, 7-9 PM T Irish Music Sessions at the following: Session - O’Donoghue’s, cial thanks to Julie Smith, Dawn Fleming, Sundays 7 PM; Thursdays @ Paddy’s 7 PM; and The Pub in Oconomowoc, 7:30 PM Kathy Donovan, and crew, for set-up, dec- T Thursdays: Barry Dodd; County Clare Inn; 10 PM T Fridays: áthas and Myserk; orations, and the wonderful display of County Clare Inn; 6 PM T Easter flowers. Membership News Follow Shamrock414 along with our Shamrock Club on Facebook. You will find lots of new postings, lots of stuff ...... We gained six new members and re- going on and opportunities to hang out and newed three memberships in April. We have fun with our fellow members. should probably also remind people that The hurling season has begun, but un- Celtic Women the Shamrock Club does accept donations. Several members have sent contributions fortunately it is difficult to lift the "sliotar" International over the year. in 6" of snow. Milwaukee has the largest hurling club in the country and supports a Our new members are energetic and traveling team of hurlers and Camogie ...... The CWI Book Club meetings begin willing volunteers which speaks well of players along with a growing youth or- at 1:00 pm at the ICHC and include the present members. We hope as many ganization. Gaelic football is also right discussion, tea, and treats. New members people as possible will come to vote at the around the corner and our Emerald Re- and guests are always welcome to join us! May 3rd meeting especially for the con- flections will begin publishing the sched- tested positions on the Board. Remember Gail McAleese will be our hostess on ules for both the Milwaukee Hurling Club if you do not receive a membership card May 8th when we discuss House of Mem- and Miltown Gaels, Milwaukee's Gaelic in an acceptable period of time, please ories, by Alice Taylor. football team. contact me. Sheila Isakson will be our hostess on - Maggie Blaha, Membership Chair The May meeting is the Election Meet- June 12th, and our topic will be Exit ing. The voting will begin early and we Music, by Ian Rankin. Word of the Month will have special entertainment, lots of re- ports, and the results of the election. We On July 10th, we will enjoy lunch at will feature a "Cinco de Mayo" taco bar. O’Lydia’s, 338 S. 1st Street, Milwaukee. Ghnothach...... - (no-hawk) Busy Tá mé an-ghnóthach. See you May 3! See you at the Sham- - Rosemary Walsh (Ta may an no-hawk.) rock Club Meeting! See yourself and your [email protected] I am very busy. friends in the Shamrock Club! 2 - Joseph Hughes, President Shamrock Club of a percussionist. This will be my second Membership term as Secretary and I can’t be more ex- Rory Modlinski Wisconsin 2017-18 cited to be back on board! Some things I I grew up in the Milwaukee Irish com- like to do in my spare time consist of munity, the son of Dave and Maureen Candidates’ Statements being with family and friends, practicing Murphy Modlinski and the grandson of drums, eating pizza, drinking water, video Peter and Rose Murphy. Peter severed as games...... President Vice President of the Shamrock Club in Ron Danielson the 1960's. Rose and Maureen own and I have been in the Shamrock Club Treasurer operated Tralee Irish Imports and Mau- since 1999. I have volunteered for various Taffy Anderson reen and Dave have both served Milwau- functions in the club from the start. I have As treasurer, I will continue to keep kee Irish Fest as Coordinators, Area served as a Trustee, Sergeant at Arms, and the Club’s financial records organized, Supervisors, and Board Members. pay bills and complete filings in a timely Vice-President. I am honored to be selected For over 20 years, I have been working manner, and to work with the Board of as the Irishman of the Year for 2018. for in various positions, and have been in- Directors to increase our presence in Wis- tegral to the festival's success. From mu- I have a degree in American Studies consin and the Irish community. I have sician's merchandise to overall setup, I from UW-Whitewater and am a US Army worked in banking for over 20 years, and have done it all. I currently serve as coor- veteran. I served over twenty-five years currently am employed as a Compliance dinator of special projects for the festival, as a deputy sheriff on the Waukesha Quality Assurance Officer at the largest mainly overseeing the children's area County Sheriff’s Department. financial institution head-quartered in setup and load in/load out. I also serve as I have two daughters, Amanda Peder- Wisconsin. one of the main volunteers that are behind son, and Dayna Danielson. Both have I joined the Shamrock Club in 2011. In the various events at the Celtic MKE cen- volunteered with the club from time to the short time I have been a member I ter. For the past 10 years, I have been serv- time. My son-in-law, Alex Pederson, is in have volunteered for the retail booth at ing the Irish Cultural and Heritage Center the US Air Force, and is currently de- Irish Fest and Holiday Folk Fair, and the as stage manager and assistant audio en- ployed. I have an amazing significant Post-Parade Party. I am currently serving gineer making sure our Hallamor concerts other, Mary Koehler, also a volunteer with on the Board as Treasurer and formerly happen without a incident. the club. served as a Trustee and Vice President. It My Irish ancestry comes from one set has been an honor to serve the Club in For 5 years I served on the program- of great-great grandparents who came to these capacities for these five years. ming committee for the Milwaukee chap- the United States in the mid 1800’s. My ter of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation If elected, I will present and support the Irish surname is Kenny. I have been to and at age 15, I was awarded Youth Vol- Club to the best of my abilities. I will ap- Ireland once and look forward to our next unteer of the Year Award for the East proach every situation with one focus – trip over. Coast. In addition to my work in Milwau- what is in the best interest of the Club. I kee, I founded Music City Irish Fest in have found that doing so is a delicate bal- Nashville, Tennessee with the famed Vice President ance of honoring the rich history and tra- Willis Clan back in 2014. I graduated from Josh Walton ditions of this organization while looking Dark Horse Institute in Nashville, TN, I am honored to again have been nom- for ways to ensure the Club’s place in both studying audio engineering and music inated for a position on the Shamrock our local and Irish communities. I thank Club board of directors. I have been a long you for your consideration. business. In addition to all the years be- time member of the Club and served on hind the scenes, I perform internationally the board in many different offices and on as a musician in numerous groups in var- many committees and look forward in Membership ious genres including Irish, Bluegrass and continuing in my service to the Club. Mary Koehler I went to my first Shamrock Club meet- Americana music. ing on December 6, 2001 as the guest of Secretary Ron Danielson. (He and I had met two Parliamentarian Patrick Maes months before at our college homecom- Nick Nowak Here is a bit about myself. As a lifelong ing.) In August 2002 I became a volun- As a former board member, and one of resident of Milwaukee, I have augmented teer for our retail at Irish Fest. I continued, the founders of Shamrock414, I am fo- an excellent background. I have found a as a non-member, to work at Irish Fest and cused on bringing new, younger members passion for percussion at an early age and to go to the Christmas parties with Ron. In to the club. I was a national level debater was involved in many music programs at 2014 Ron became the Sergeant-at-Arms in high school and am very familiar with school such as solo and ensemble, and and asked me to take care of the monthly parliamentary procedure. I want to pro- marching band. Became an ambassador raffles. I decided to become a member of vide my daughter the opportunity to par- with a program called People to People the club. In the fall of 2016, having retired ticipate in a club that was as grand as where I traveled through Europe, includ- from my part time post-retirement job, I when I was younger, volunteering with ing Ireland. Shortly after coming back volunteered to take over the then empty Tom and Gail McAleese. It’s time to from Europe, I signed up with the Sham- retail chair. I remain the retail chairperson bring some fresh ideas to this club. rock Club of Wisconsin donning a green which is mainly a seasonal job. kilt and have been playing in the band as continued on page 4 3 continued from page 3 Emerald Reflections Sergeant at Arms Copy Deadline Jameson Fraters Sunshine Report It is with great honor and much ex- citement that I accept the nomination for ...... Content for Emerald Reflections is due Sergeant at Arms. I have been an active ...... Chuck McLaughlin had surgery to im- on the 15th of the month (next deadline: member of the Shamrock Club for the past prove his circulation and is home recover- May 15th to appear in the June issue.) Copy five years and with each passing term I ing. Cards and calls would be appreciated. received after that date will not find my involvement growing and devel- Keep Jeff Towne in your prayers as he is appear due to deadlines. While we try to oping. I began by participating in Color battling some heart issues that surfaced include every submission possible, due to Guard and then advanced to Pipes & while he was traveling in Ireland. Check space limitations, we cannot guarantee that Drums. I look forward to this next stage with dad, Bob, to keep up to date as Jeff every submission will be included imme- of my Shamrock career and feel like I lives in St. Paul. diately. E-mail submissions preferred, would be a great fit for this position. My send to: Patrick Maes and his family have had professional career has been rooted in the several deaths this past month. Please Brian Witt, Editor hospitality industry and I love to throw a [email protected] keep Patrick and his mom, Terri in your great party. I have some new & innovative prayers. ideas for our monthly gatherings that I Pam Canon, Publisher Tim O'Brien had heart surgery April believe will be a hit with everyone. Mary Moze, Proofreader 12th to mend a hole in his heart. He is re- As Sergeant at Arms I will keep a ally on the road to recovery now. watchful eye over the club, all its posses- Katie Voss has had several visits to the Membership Chairs sions and assist all board members in hospital and will be happy to receive ensuring the success of the club for all to prayers for regaining her health. DANE COUNTY ...... Pat McCarthy enjoy. I originally joined the Shamrock P.O. Box 70765, Madison 53707-0765 Patti Garrity is back at work having [email protected]; (608) 277-0394 Club to help foster a relationship of Irish culture with our society today and I mended from another surgery this past FOX CITIES ...... Jane Cops continue to hold that ideology as a strong month. Positive thoughts would be wel- N1801 Van Cops Dr., Kaukauna 54130 come in her healing process. [email protected] foundation. Thank you for the nomination and I look forward to serving the club for Muriel Crowley had a setback but is LA CROSSE ...... Linda O. Pfaff, years to come. sounding healthy. She still thinks she 1702 Jackson St., LaCrosse 54601 wants to get out and move around. LAFAYETTE CO...... Beverly Mulcahy, Trustee 504 E. Mary, Apt. A, Darlington 54530 Pam and Del Canon celebrated their Sean McNichols 30th wedding anniversary on April 23rd. MILWAUKEE . . . . Member. Chair Maggie Blaha, I am the father of an amazing daughter 2133 West Wisconsin Avenue, and currently serve as a business consult- Del Canon retired after 25 years with Milwaukee, WI 53233 ant, in that order. I was born and raised in the Shamrock Club Color Guard Pipes and [email protected]; (414)344-0688 Wisconsin, attended Marquette University Drums. Del, the Club is grateful to you NEW DUBLIN ...... Suzi Snyder, and have spent most of my professional for your generous gift of time. 313 W. Beacon Ave.., New 54961 career in Milwaukee. My Irish heritage Birthdays for April were Chuck descends from the McNichols family in McLaughlin on the 20th, Del Canon on NORTHEAST WISC...... Judy Brehm, County Mayo and the Daily (O'Dalaigh) the 22nd, and Peg Hamill on April 29th. 2577 Oakwood Ave., Green Bay 54301 family in County Westmeath. If you have Sunshine news, please email SOUTH CENTRAL ...... Dana Horkan-Gant, I have served on the Board of Directors 610 Vine St., Reedsburg 53959 it to: [email protected]. for the Milwaukee Yacht Club, chairing email: [email protected]; (608) 524-6821 - Maggie Blaha, Sunshine Chair the membership committee. I was also on E-mail: ...... [email protected] the Long-Range planning and finance Web site: ...... http://shamrockclubwis.com committees, and on the Board of Directors for ArtWorks for Milwaukee, an organiza- To become a member of the Shamrock Club of tion that served underemployed youth in Wisconsin contact the membership chair of the Milwaukee. chapter you would like to join. MILWAUKEE ONLY: Family membership (includes both parents and all children under eighteen) - $25.00. Single membership - $20.00. Membership is renewable annually on the anniversary month of the original membership. Please send all new and renewal Milwaukee club membership dues to Membership Chair, 2133 West Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53233. Be sure to send change of address notification to Membership Chair, also. The post office will NOT forward copies of Reflections. Del Canon 4 continued from page 1 order to prevent any damage by insects. Feiseanna in Burhill kennels in Hersham. His legacy was that he had popularized Milwaukee in May He started 1930 well by finishing runner- greyhound racing in both England and Ire- land. An enclosure is named after Mick at up in the Champion Stakes at Wimbledon ...... There will be two feiseanna in Milwau- . Mick remained the on 1 January and then won the Spring Cup kee in May. Both will be held at the only dog to win two Derby titles until at Wembley on 22 March. He then won the Wisconsin Center, 400 West Wisconsin 1973, when Patricia's Hope won her Derby again in front of 50,000 spectators Avenue. The first is including King Alfonso XIII of Spain. His second title. Royal Doulton produced a Wisconsin Spring victory there was his eleventh in succes- limited edition run of Mick the Miller fig- Feis on May 5th. A sion. Mick then won the at urines in the 1990s. A memorial to Mick list of trophies to be West Ham and the Welsh Greyhound was built on the village green of his birth- Derby, setting the world record again, this place in Killeigh, Co. Offaly. The statue issued during the time at 29.55 seconds over 525 yards . His was created by Northern Irish artist Liz Feis includes many run extended nineteen successive victories O'Kane, and was unveiled by the named for past mem- before he tore a shoulder muscle in a race Taoiseach of Ireland, Brian Cowen. bers of the Shamrock Club. These Perpet- at Wimbledon Stadium. During the run, he ual Trophies include the Chuck Ward In 2007, journalist Jon Henderson drew broke world records on four occasions and Perpetual Trophy, awarded to first place up his list of 100 top British sportsman for newspaper editors stopped using the head- winner of U17 OC girls competition; The his book Best of British: Hendo's Sport- line of "Wonder Dog", instead replacing it Mary Eileen Geary Perpetual Trophy, ing Hisoes. Mick the Miller was included with simply "Invincible". He finished the awarded to first place winner of U16 OC in the list as the only Greyhound, with the year winning 20 times from 23 races. girls competition; the Nina Nash Perpetual only other animal being multi–time Grand Trophy, awarded to first place winner of But in 1931, Mick was starting a rehab National winner Red Rum. season, due to his injury. He then tore a U15 OC girls competition; the Mickey dewclaw, and his return was delayed until He is still referred to as the world's Finn Perpetual Trophy, awarded to first March. He suffered defeats in two races he most famous Greyhound, having won 51 place winner of U10 PC competition; the was favored to win. He suffered a number of the 68 races he was entered into and is Dennis Dennehy Perpetual Trophy, of defeats that season, and his retirement the only dog to have won the treble of the awarded to first place winner of U12 PC was announced on December 31, 1931. Derby, The Cesarewitch and The competition and the John E. McNamara – Greyhounds. Perpetual Trophy, awarded to first place Mick spent the next two years at stud with Jack Masters at Mill Farm, near So, come May 6, raise a toast to the winner of U14 PC competition. This feis Dereham in Norfolk, and was the most ex- dog who was the most popular athlete in is sponsored by the Trinity Booster Club. pensive dog advertised at stud demanding the world, Mick the Miller. For more information, go to: 50 . He was a special guest at the - Brian Witt http://www.wisconsinspringfeis.com. opening of on 30 July 1932. He appeared with Flanagan and Jackie’s Allen in the 1934 movie Wild Boy. Al- Corner Cupboard though the Evening News predicted that it would be the "one of the most popular On Sunday, May 6, the Celtic Spirit Feis British films of the year", no box office ...... I hope everyone enjoyed the Brewers takes places. Preregistration takes place records were kept and the only known tailgate party at the April meeting. It was on Saturday, May 5th, at the Wisconsin copy is in the possession of the British a great kick off to hopefully a great Brew- Center from 2:30pm-4:00pm. On Sunday, ers season! Special thanks to Jacob Film Institute. It was reported as being May 8th, registration starts at 7:30am. Nowak for grilling out! badly received by critics and ran mas- The Feis starts promptly at 8:30am. In May we will sively over budget. (Lassie would not be- It is sponsored by Badger State Feis, Inc. be celebrating come an international star until years later.) For more information, go to Cinco de Mayo Mick died on May 6, 1939, a few http://www.celticspiritfeis.com. with a fiesta. The weeks short of his thirteenth birthday, hav- club with be pro- ing amassed around £20,000 in stud fees, viding meat and from appearances in films, and in prize tortillas/shells for a taco bar. Please bring money. an accompanying side dish/ingredient for After his death he was stuffed and the taco bar i.e.: lettuce, tomato, cheese, given by his last owner, A.H. Kempton, to olives, salsa, sour cream, guacamole, pep- the Natural History Museum in London; pers or of course, dessert! he has since been moved to the Natural Looking a head to the June meeting we History Museum at Tring in Hertfordshire will be having appetizers and desserts. where he is still on public view. He stands More info to come at the May meeting. in cabinet 58 of the household dogs sec- tion at the museum in an airtight case - Jackie Konkol, Sergeant-at-Arms filled with an insecticide called Vapona, in 5 SHAMROCK CLUB OF WISCONSIN 2133 W. Wisconsin Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53233

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

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