Volume XLIII, No. 4 • June (An Meitheamb), 2017 The Angel of Andersonville

...... In February of 1864, the small camp of Into this morass enter Father Peter South Carolina, the See that also embraced Fort Sumter, was turned into a Whelan, an Irish born Catholic priest. He the states of and Georgia. prisoner of war camp for Northern soldiers initially ministered to Confederate troops Whelan was ordained in Charleston on who were captured in battle. It was near including the Montgomery Guards, an November 21, 1830. For two years he the town of Andersonville in Macon Irish company established in Savannah for served as secretary to the bishop before County. the First Georgia Volunteer Regiment. He beginning his duties in communities remained with them during the Union It became a necessity because prisoner throughout North Carolina, including siege of Fort Pulaski which guarded Sa- exchanges between the warring sides Fayetteville, and Raleigh. He celebrated vannah harbor, and volunteered to remain broke down in 1863, due to the exclusion the first mass ever in Raleigh in 1832 at with them during their imprisonment in of how black soldiers would be treated. the boarding house of Matthew Shaw, a New York in 1862. About a year after his Union soldiers were then housed in what Presbyterian. His zeal also played a key release in a prisoner exchange, he was as- was originally a 15 acre site, but eventu- role in the erection of the capital city's first signed to minister to the Union prisoners- ally would grow to be acres. . of-war held at Andersonville, Georgia, The prison was supposed to include where he became known as the "Angel of Whelan was transferred to Georgia in wooden barracks but the inflated price of Andersonville." 1837, and erected the first Catholic lumber delayed construction, and the Yan- Church in the state, the tongue twisting kee soldiers imprisoned there lived under Church of the Purification of the Most open skies, protected only by makeshift Pure Heart of Mary at Locust Grove in shanties called shebangs (an Irish Gaelic modern-day Sharon. He spent nineteen phrase) constructed from scraps of wood years in this small parish, which was the and blankets. A creek flowed through the first planned, Catholic community in compound and provided water for the Georgia. Union soldiers; however, this became a cesspool of disease and human waste. In 1850, the new diocese of Savannah, encompassing all of Georgia and part of What was supposed to be a place for Florida was established, and Dublin born 10,000 men swelled to 30,000, and there Francis Xavier Gartland became its first were inadequate food stocks for the pris- bishop. In 1854, Father Gregory Duggan oners. One Union prisoner, Robert H. was born in 1802 in of Augusta became ill during a yellow Kellogg, sergeant major in the 16th Regi- Loughnageer, Foulkesmills, County Wex- fever epidemic. Whelan journeyed to Au- ment Connecticut Volunteers, described ford. From 1822 to 1824 he attended gusta to help handle Duggan's affairs. He his entry as a prisoner into the prison Birchfield College in Kilkenny, where he was then summoned to Savannah when camp, May 2, 1864, four months after its received a classical and mathematical ed- Bishop Gartland, while ministering to vic- opening: ucation before coming to America. Whe- tims of yellow fever, caught the disease “As we entered the place, a spectacle lan heard about an appeal for priests made himself and died. Father Whelan would be met our eyes that almost froze our blood by , the popular and dynamic stationed here for the rest of his life. A sec- with horror, and made our hearts fail bishop of the new diocese of Charleston, continued on page 5 within us. Before us were forms that had once been active and erect;—stalwart PM men, now nothing but mere walking skele- JUNE 1, 2017 • 7:00 tons, covered with filth and vermin. Many MILWAUKEE MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETING of our men, in the heat and intensity of Irish Cultural and Heritage Center (2133 W. Wisconsin Avenue) their feeling, exclaimed with earnestness, "Can this be hell?" and "God protect us!" T T T All thought that He alone could bring them Pot Luck begins at 6:30 • Please bring a dish to pass. out alive from so terrible a place.” Scholarship Milwaukee Calendar of Events T T Committee For More Information visit http://shamrockclubwis.com ...... The Scholarship Committee has se- JUNE lected three young people to be recipients 1 Shamrock Club Monthly Meeting; ICHC; 7 pm of the Shamrock Club scholarship. They are: 2 First Friday Ceili; ICHC; Music by Cream City Ceili; 7:30 pm 3 Milwaukee Highland Games; Hart Park; Heavy Games, haggis taco eating Rachel Bielfuss who is a freshman at Marquette University and is majoring in contest; ceilidh featuring Dirty Wellies, War Piper, and Dublin O'Shea; 9 am 13 Celtic Women International Book Club; Rather Be the Devil, by Ian Rankin; Exercise Physiology. She will be study- Hostess: Gail McAleese; ICHC; 1 pm ing this summer at the UC-Dublin and the 30 Bloomsday; by Steven Dietz; Directed by Joseph Hanreddy; Next Act National University of Ireland-Galway. Theatre Hannah Crownover who is a sopho- more at Marquette University and is ma- JULY joring in Biomedical Science. She will be 11 Celtic Women International Book Club; Lunch at O’Lydia’s; 338 S. 1st St., studying in the fall at the National Uni- Milwaukee, WI 53204 versity of Ireland-Galway. 13 Shamrock Club Installation Dinner; Alioto’s Restaurant, 3041 N. Mayfair Rd., Wauwatosa; Cocktails at 6 pm, Dinner at 7 pm Kyle Battle is a junior at UW-M and is 15 Badger State Feis; Pettit National Ice Center, 500 S 84th St; Supporting majoring in economics and creative writ- Glencastle Irish Dancers ing. He will be studying in Ireland this 16 Cream City Feis; Pettit National Ice Center, 500 S 84th St; Sponsored by summer to continue learning Gaelic and Kinsella Academy Family Association Irish culture.

AUGUST These three students are expected to at- 3 Shamrock Club Monthly Meeting; ICHC; 7 pm; Dinner at 6:30 tend the SC general meeting on June 1 to 12 Milwaukee Feis; University of Wisconsin Milwaukee Student Union, 2200 explain their program of study and to ac- E. Kenwood Blvd. cept the scholarship. - Mary Moze 18-21 Milwaukee Irish Fest; Maier Festival Grounds; Paddy Keenan; Dervish; Scholarship Chair Frankie Gavin;Moxie Strings; The High Kings; Jig Jam; Skerryvore; We Banjo 3; Scythian; Drowsy Lads; Eileen Ivers; The Elders; Gaelic Storm; more ON GOING … Set dancing at the following: Set dancing Wednesdays, 7 PM at O’Donoghue’s T Craobh Curtin Conradh na Gaeilge meeting at O'Donoghue's Pub, 7 PM, last Tuesday each month T Irish Emigration Library in ICHC open every Wednesday 12–6 PM T Irish Sing-a-long, Irish Fest Center, First Sundays, (through May) 7 PM T Irish Fest Sing-a-long: O'Donoghue's Pub, second and fourth Sundays, 7-9 PM T Irish Music Sessions at the following: Session - O’Donoghue’s, Sundays 7 PM; Thursdays @ Paddy’s 7 PM; and The Pub in Oconomowoc, 7:30 PM T Thursdays: Barry Dodd; County Clare Inn; 10 PM T Fridays: áthas and Myserk; County Clare Inn; 6 PM T

Installation Dinner Thursday, July 13, 2017 Alioto’s Restaurant, Wauwatosa Sarah Mraz Cocktails (Cash Bar) ...... 6:00 pm 2016 scholarship recipient, Sarah Mraz, Dinner ...... 7:00 pm gave a brief presentation about her studies Cost: $25 per person and travels in Ireland last summer to the Buffet dinner of Roast Beef au Jus, Baked Cod Florentine and Club at the May general membership Chicken Parmesan with salad, assorted sides and dessert. meeting. Tickets can be ordered at the June meeting or by emailing Ron Danielson - [email protected] by July 9th.

2 Milwaukee Guard and support crew) Come to the President’s Message 6. Ongoing drives: think scholarships and parade Shamrock Club 7. Samhain (All-hollows eve) Installation Dinner! ...... Ladies and Gentlemen, Celtic Friends 8. Thanksgiving Drive (New...let's All, do something big) ...... The club officers for 2017 will be in- 9. Honoree Dinner June (actually Memorial Day) is the stalled on Thursday, July 13, 2017 at official Summer kick-off and a wonderful We need NEW volunteers to step up Alioto’s Restaurant, 3041 North Mayfair way to begin a "new" Shamrock Club and think "OUTSIDE" the box. What can Road, Wauwatosa. The social hour, with season. we do to bring more focus and publicity a cash bar, will be at 6:00 pm, with a Let us pay tribute to all those from to the Shamrock Club and get more people buffet dinner at 7:00. This dinner will be every branch of the military that have involved? in place of our July general membership served during war and peace. Let us also These events will NOT exist unless oth- meeting. It is being held one week later not forget those brave "First Responders" than normal because of the first Thursday who often put their lives on the line. They ers assist and step-up. - Joseph Hughes, President being so close to July 4th. All are comfort us through municipal disasters or welcome to attend! personal tragedies: the fire across the street, your neighbor's heart attack, or the The buffet will include three main child's bike accident. T T T entrees: Roast Beef, au jus, Baked Cod Florentine, and Chicken Parmesan. The When you meet or see any of these fine folks, stop and say "thank you" for dinner will include mashed potatoes and a job well done. Look in the mirror; gravy, mostaccioli with tomato sauce, that is the same person that will need or green beans almandine, and fresh fruit. require their help. Look deeper into the re- There will be assorted jello molds, a flection, discover the person that should, tossed green salad, Italian bread, cake for through selfless actions, and does, through dessert, plus coffee, tea, or milk. our community, support these citizen The cost per person is $25. This just "soldiers." covers our cost of the meal which includes Reflecting on this past year, I am the gratuity. humbly honored to have been re-elected to another term as your Shamrock Club RSVP to Ron Danielson by Sunday, President. I can only say that my job was July 9th. I need to get the final count to made easier because of the fantastic mem- the restaurant by the next day. Please call bers of our Board of Directors. Several 262-470-1004 or email me at: members of your Board and other long [email protected] serving individuals stepped up to take the - Ron Danielson lead and the responsibility of chairing sev- eral of our Shamrock Club events. BUT . . . These events need a mirrored image to assist and carry on! Rent the ICHC for your next See yourself more involved and taking a bigger role in the Shamrock Club. The days of one single person chairing an event can be daunting, and when Party combined with other "volunteer" activities and responsibilities, overwhelming. Meeting Recruitment BEGINS TODAY: 1. Installation Dinner Recital 2. Picnic 3. Irish Fest Wedding A. Retail B. Membership Spaces available for large 4. Folk Fair or small events A. Retail B. Food Email: [email protected] C. Cultural or call (414) 345-8800 5. Sponsorships (teams, leagues, Color 3 Milwaukee Emerald Reflections Membership News Copy Deadline Sunshine Report ...... We are looking forward to creating a ...... Content for Emerald Reflections is due directory for the use of members of the ...... Dennis Moroney celebrated the new on the 15th of the month (next deadline: Shamrock Club. We are hoping this tool season in his life with a retirement party June 15th to appear in the July issue.) Copy will help us connect in the very best man- on May 8, 2017. received after that date will not ner. If you have any ideas, comments, or May birthdays included Bill Murphy – appear due to deadlines. While we try to suggestions for the design of this booklet, May 10th, Sue Dushek – May 15th, Kim include every submission possible, due to please send to Maggie B. We anticipate Nowak – May 21st, Brian Witt - May 23rd space limitations, we cannot guarantee that sharing names, addresses, email addresses and Bob Maigatter - May 29th. every submission will be included imme- and phone numbers with our members diately. E-mail submissions preferred, only. Muriel Crowley is living at the Brook- send to: - Maggie Blaha field Rehab and Specialty facility on Blue- Membership Chair mound Rd. Keep Muriel and her family Brian Witt, Editor [email protected] in your prayers for acceptance of this new Jackie’s season in her life’s journey. Pam Canon, Publisher Corner Cupboard Addie O’Malley shared a genealogical story of her very politically connected family. In 1933, her father, Thomas D...... I hope everyone enjoyed the Cinco de Membership Chairs O’Malley, was the youngest man elected Mayo party for the May meeting. A spe- to the New Deal congress. At the age of cial thank you to Jameson Fraters for do- DANE COUNTY ...... Pat McCarthy 65 her grandfather, Thomas J. O’Malley, P.O. Box 70765, Madison 53707-0765 nating Tequila for the May Raffle. was elected Lt. Governor of Wisconsin. [email protected]; (608) 277-0394 For the June meeting, we will be hav- Addie’s great-grandfather, Michael Walsh FOX CITIES . . . . .P.O. Box 1632, Appleton 54912 ing a summer picnic and celebrating was the first elected sheriff of Milwaukee Memorial Day. The club will provide deli County. Has anyone heard of the O’Mal- LA CROSSE ...... Linda O. Pfaff, meats and rolls for sandwiches. Please ley-Benson Act? Addie mentioned that 1702 Jackson St., LaCrosse 54601 bring your favorite side dish/dessert to she has a very difficult time walking and lives with macular degeneration which LAFAYETTE CO...... Beverly Mulcahy, share. 504 E. Mary, Apt. A, Darlington 54530 adds to the walking issue. July is the installation dinner so there If you have Sunshine news, please email MILWAUKEE . . . . Member. Chair Maggie Blaha, will be no General Membership meeting it to: [email protected]. 2133 West Wisconsin Avenue, in July. Milwaukee, WI 53233 - Maggie Blaha [email protected]; (414)344-0688 June 3rd, the board will be doing the Sunshine Chair NEW DUBLIN ...... Suzi Snyder, annual inventory of the club’s property 313 W. Beacon Ave.., New London 54961 currently stored at the Self- Storage facil- ity on 999 W Mount Vernon Ave. in Mil- NORTHEAST WISC...... Judy Brehm, 2577 Oakwood Ave., Green Bay 54301 waukee at 8:30am. Volunteers are welcomed and will help the process go First Friday SOUTH CENTRAL ...... Dana Horkan-Gant, quicker. If you are available to help please 610 Vine St., Reedsburg 53959 Ceili Dances email: [email protected]; (608) 524-6821 contact me at [email protected] or 414-405-4870. E-mail: ...... [email protected] ...... Join us at the Irish Cultural and Heritage Thanks for your continued support and Center, 2133 W. Wisconsin Ave., for Web site: ...... http://shamrockclubwis.com participation! family Irish dancing at its best! Beginners - Jackie Konkol To become a member of the Shamrock Club of Sergeant-at-Arms and all ages welcome. Instruction begins Wisconsin contact the membership chair of the at 7:30 pm. and continues all evening. chapter you would like to join. MILWAUKEE ONLY: Music and dancing begin at 8 pm. Family membership (includes both parents and all children under eighteen) - $25.00. Single The dances are called and direction is membership - $20.00. Membership is renewable given by one of the Midwest’s best ceili annually on the anniversary month of the original instructors, Gail McElroy. membership. Please send all new and renewal Milwaukee club membership dues to Membership June 2016 Chair, 2133 West Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, • Fri., June 2 – Cream City Ceili WI 53233. Be sure to send change of address notification to Membership Chair, also. The post Entrance is $8.00 for adults and $6.00 office will NOT forward copies of Reflections. for students, seniors, and children. All proceeds benefit the work of the ICHC. 4 continued from page 1 thirteen miles from Richmond, and had to and that one is a Catholic." walk the rest of the way to the city. ond bishop , was soon ap- The ministry caused long-term health pointed, but shortly thereafter drowned in Upon his return to Savannah, Whelan problems for Whelan. He had contracted a a boating accident on a trip to France. This resumed his post as Vicar General. But lung infection that would afflict him until left Whelan to administer the whole diocese. then, Bishop Verot assigned him the task his death. of overseeing the religious needs of the The see was a very poor place, where The commander of Andersonville was Confederate military posts in Georgia. He most of the Catholic residents were Irish a Swiss born Catholic, Captain Henry did his regular work at the Cathedral, then immigrants, most escaping the poverty of Wirz. Wirz had tried to get the Confeder- had to travel across Georgia to minister to the Emerald Isle. This burden was taking ate authorities to provide for the needs of the Confederate camps strewn across the a toll on Whelan. He received help when the prisoners, but was rebuffed. However, state. French born Bishop came most of those locked behind the walls did from Florida, and took over the Savannah In May 1864, Father William Hamilton, not know this. Over 13,000 men died in bishopric. pastor of Assumption Church in Macon Andersonville, a horrific number, mainly and the man responsible for the Catholic from disease and starvation. Wirz’s name When the Civil War broke out in 1861, missions in southwestern Georgia, acci- was brought up by the returning POWs. Whelan was sent to minister to the Con- dentally came upon Andersonville prison. federate troops at Fort Pulaski, especially Wirz was tried and convicted. Whelan He saw that a priest was needed due to the the Irish Catholic Montgomery Guards of testified on Wirz’s behalf, but the captain sheer number of Catholics imprisoned in Georgia. In April of 1862, Fort Pulaski was the only Confederate officer executed its confines. Verot assigned the job to was captured. Father Whelan was offered for his role in the Civil War. Peter Whelan, who was by then sixty-two his freedom, as he was the chaplain, but years old. Whelan’s physical condition deterio- decided to be sent north to New York with rated, and finally, in February of 1871, he the other prisoners, to minister to his soldiers. Whelan was housed in a 12 by 10 hut a succumbed to his illness. His funeral was mile away from the camp, which he The Confederate soldiers were impris- described by the Savannah Evening News walked to and from each morning and oned in an old fort on Governor’s Island as the longest ever seen in the city. night. One priest came in to help him, but called Castle William. Officers were al- was so revolted by what he saw he was Eighty-six carriages and buggies lowed free access to all areas and were sent back to Savannah. escorted the body through the crowded well provisioned. In an ironic and sad por- avenues to the Catholic cemetery. People tent of the future of Fort Sumter, the en- As the Confederacy was deteriorating, from all over the city turned out to bid listed men, however, had no decent food rations were hard to acquire for ei- farewell to this beloved priest, including clothing, and many were barefoot and had ther guards or prisoners, and guards were many non-Catholics. Thus was the Angel no food. It had few toilet facilities, poor given first chance at them. Men became of Andersonville sent away. ventilation, no conveniences for cooking emaciated. Photos of them showed walk- the meager meals, and inadequate heating. ing skeletons, and the prisoners looked to - Brian Witt The men soon began to suffer severely be similar to those who were liberated from pneumonia, typhoid, and measles. from the German death camps in World War II. Whelan's first step to alleviate this sit- uation was to procure food and clothing. In August, as Sherman was about to Just for Fun On May 3, he wrote to the Reverend sack Atlanta, there was the beginning of a William Quinn, pastor of St. Peter Church transfer of Union prisoners to Savannah on Barclay Street in New York. In the let- and Charleston. Father Whelan asked a ...... An English man and an Irish man are ter he indicated that he had received pro- successful restaurateur, Henry Horne, a driving head on at night, on a twisty, dark visions from Baltimore. In a humorous devout Catholic, for money. He then went road. Both are driving too fast for the vein, Whelan asked that no more rich food to the town of Americus, purchased ten conditions and collide on a sharp bend in be sent, lest he become an epicure in his thousand pounds of wheat flour, had it the road. To the amazement of both, they later years. He added that he had success- baked into bread and distributed at the are unscathed, though their cars are both fully applied for a position as chaplain at prison hospital at Andersonville. The pris- destroyed. In celebration of their luck, both the prison and had been granted the op- oners referred to it as “Whelan's bread.” agree to put aside their dislike for the other portunity to offer Mass each morning in This much-needed gift was enough to pro- from that moment on. At this point, the Irish Castle William. vide the men with rations for several man goes to the boot and fetches a 12 year months. Two days later, Fr. Quinn, in the name old bottle of Jameson whiskey. He hands of all the clergy of New York, requested When the Union prisoners returned the bottle to the English man, who toasts, that Whelan be released on parole and be home, they started referring to Whelan as "May the English and the Irish live together allowed to live at St. Peter's due to his age the “Angel of Andersonville” in their forever, in peace, and harmony.'' The and his misfortune in having been captured memoirs. A sergeant, John Vaughter, in his English man then tips the bottle and lashes while temporarily visiting Fort Pulaski. memoirs remarked that, "of all the minis- half of it down. Still flabbergasted over the ters in Georgia accessible to Anderson- whole thing, he goes to hand the bottle to A prisoner exchange had been arranged ville, only one could hear this sentence, 'I the Irish man, who replies: ''No thanks, I'll in July of 1862. The enlisted men were left was sick and in prison and you visited me,' just wait till the Garda get here!'' 5 Oshkosh Irish Fest Milwaukee Highland TRINITY WINS GOLD Games ...... for the United States at Saturday, June 3, 2017 World Irish Dancing ...... Championships

...... Milwaukee’s own Trinity Academy of Irish Dance just claimed their 18th Gold Medal at the World Irish Dancing Cham- pionships held April 9-April 16, 2017 in The Oshkosh Irish Fest will take place Dublin, Ireland. This is Trinity’s fifth con- on one day only in 2017. That day is Sat- secutive World team title, solidifying Mil- urday, June 10 at Leach Auditorium on On Saturday, June 3, 2017, the Mil- waukee native Anne Blume’s legacy as the UW Oshkosh campus. waukee Highland Games will take place at Hart Park, 68th and State, Wauwatosa. most decorated team coach in US history. Music includes: Folk 'N Irish; Richards Gates open at 9 am. Assistant coach Alexa Peter (Wauke- School of the Dance; Jeff Ward; Derek There will be spectacular Bagpipe sha) described the young team’s perform- Byrne and Paddygrass; Curley, Conneely Bands, great Scottish food, Highland ance as “Breathtaking. I’ve never seen a & Broderick; Wild Colonial Bhoys from Dancing, working sheepdogs in action, group of 11 and 12 years olds command a the Twin Cities; and Kansas City’s unique athletic events. There is also a Pa- stage like that. They were bigger than The Elders. rade of Tartans and a wonderful Ceilidh. life,” she said. Trinity has the unrivaled You can find out more at Tickets are adults: $10.00; children 12 distinction of winning more world titles http://www.oshkoshirishfest.com and under: free; active military in uni- than any other American dance school. form: free. You can get $3 off before Head coach Blume (Wauwatosa) said, 10:00 am with a per person donation of “They are a determined group of young non-perishable food item to the Second ladies that understand the powerful bal- Harvest Food Bank of Milwaukee. The ance between humility and pride. I’m collection container will be at admission gate. thrilled to have been a part of it all.” Throughout the day the Céilidh Tent The Milwaukee-area champions are: will feature music by Dublin O'Shea, War Maddie Sliwinski (age 11), Milwaukee; Piper, Derek Byrne, and Dirty Wellies. Ellie Gonzales (age 12), Milwaukee; Annabel Brayer (age 11), New Berlin; NOTICE: All events will be held rain Adelyn Baumann (age 12), Hartland; Ash- or shine. Schedule subject to change. leigh Walesa (age 12), Wauwatosa. Horizon Home Care There will be NO REFUNDS on ticket Fundraiser sales. No pets are allowed at the Games. Outstanding solo results include: Ashton No coolers or food may be brought into Baumann (age 10), Hartland, 2nd place; Sunday, June 11, 2017 the park. Ryan Peter (age 13), Waukesha, 9th place; Rowan Coyle (age 12), Oconomowoc, ...... On Sunday, June 11, members of Horizon Word of the Month 13th place. Additional results pending. Home Care will be holding a fundraiser at The newly crowned World Champions the Irish Cultural and Heritage Center, 22nd Athair...... - (A-hair) Father will be making appearances at each of and Wisconsin. They will be working to Lá na nAthaireacha Sona Duit. Trinity’s “Taste of Trinity” 4-Day Summer raise funds to assist two of their co-workers (La na n-Haracka sona dit) Camps touring with the World Cup. who sustained job related injuries. Happy Father’s Day. The women are Linda Spear and Joan Guncicek. As both are considered part time workers, they work multiple jobs for vari- Advertise in the ous employers, so loss of mobility is also a Emerald Reflections loss of income. There will be a pot luck dinner, and recorded music. It will run from 1 to 4 pm. The event is being put together by Shamrock Club member Maureen Herzog. You can get more details from Maureen at Contact 414-252-3550. [email protected] for rates 6 Hurling Club News ......

Celtic Women International

...... The CWI Book Club meetings begin at 1:00 pm at the ICHC and include discussion, tea, and treats. New members and guests are always welcome to join us! Gail McAleese will host our meeting on June 13th. Our topic will be Rather Be the Devil, by Ian Rankin. On July 11th we will enjoy luncheon at O’Lydia’s, 338 S. 1st St., Milwaukee, WI 53204. We will not meet in August due to Irish Fest. The Shamrock Club is again sponsoring an adult and a youth team in the Milwaukee Hurling Club’s 2017 season. All matches take place at Brown Deer Park on Sundays. In September, Rough Music, by Patrick Join the Shamrock Club Gale will be our topic, and our hostess will Milwaukee Hurling Club Schedule be Rosemary Walsh. at the Hurling Matches - Rosemary Walsh [email protected] Shamrock Club upcoming matches We are looking for volunteers to staff include: the Shamrock Club table at the Hurling Volunteer to June 11 - 2:00 - SC vs McBob’s Matches each week. We wish to sign up Provide Rides! June 18 - 11:00 - SC vs O’Lydia’s members for the Club, pass out informa- tion, and just be a part of the day. We are June 25 - 3:30 - SC vs Slim’s the Milwaukee Hurling Club’s longest term ...... We in the Shamrock Club are blessed July 9 - 11:00 - County Clare vs SC sponsor, going into our 19th year in 2017. to have many volunteers to help with our July 16 - 2:00 - SC vs Three Lions If you would like to volunteer for a game, various activities. Many of our members July 23 - 11:00 - SC vs Spring House contact Brian Witt at 414-423-4383, or have volunteered for decades and now July 30 - 2:00 - SC vs Trinity [email protected] some of them are not attending our meet- August 6 – Playoffs ings because they are no longer comfort- August 13 – Party at the Pitch able driving or driving at night. Some of us have been giving rides to members that August 27 – Championship match need them, but I believe some of our members are reluctant to ask for a ride, and we are missing their wisdom at our meetings. I would like members who are able to provide transportation to meetings and other events to sign up as available. I would like those members who need a ride to phone one of us who are signed up. Everyone should be getting the Emer- ald Reflections, and those who need a ride can see who is available to ask for a ride. Hopefully, we will have volunteers from all parts of the area available to drive. I personally don’t mind going out of my way to pick someone up. Ron Danielson - 262-470-1004. I live in Milwaukee near South 67th and Main Street. - Ron Danielson, 7 Vice President, Shamrock Club SHAMROCK CLUB OF WISCONSIN 2133 W. Wisconsin Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53233

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An Old Gaelic Prayer

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

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