Ireland to the Diaspora
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Ireland to the Diaspora . January 2014 “You are Always Welcome Home!” ianohio.com Emigrant Flame ... page 3 Denise Dufula, Erin Kennedy ... Page 10 Things to do in Co Mayo Crossword ... page 15 Cover photo courtesy of Patrick Browne www.brownesphotography.ie 2 IAN Ohio “We’ve Always Been Green!” www.ianohio.com January 2014 Editor’s Corner and Policy Makers making an impact in the Northeast Ohio community, kicked By John O’Brien Jr. off with profiles on Denise Dufala and We hope you had a Merry Christmas. Erin Kennedy. Dan Coughlin’s update on Janie Mac we’re seven! This issue marks St. Colman’s, a Letter from Ireland’s tour our 7th Anniversary. The journey to date of Dublin, a few insights and perspec- has been both surprising and gratifying. tives on Christmas and of course, Out & From our group of great writers to our Abut Ohio events going on in January are advertisers, we have been able to grow opportunities to support the locals, hear and expand because of the quality of our great music or make new friends. content and the quality of our advertisers. Thanks to Mary French and the folks We now have thirteen regular columnists John O’Brien, Jr. at The Emigrant Flame in New Ross, Co. and are available at over 240 locations in Ohio, plus in Wexford for our cover photo. A story about the monu- six states (New York, Indiana, Michigan, Kentucky, Il- ment that beckons the past and the present emigrant linois and Pennsylvania). West Virginia, Here we come! all over the world is inside. Looking forward to Joanie Sincerest of thank yous to our advertisers, who contin- Madden’s 3rd Annual Folk n Irish Cruise of the West- ue to support our endeavors with great enthusiasm and ern Caribbean in February (see inside for details of actively talk up the OhIAN to their customers and equally the 60+ Irish bands performing on the cruise), and of importantly, to other potential advertisers. You are at the course, the green season that follows, in March. heart of what we do and OUR best ambassadors! If your organization has honorees for St. Pat’s, please In very tough times, your continued support is send a bio & pic on to us, we’d love to honor priceless. them in the Ohio Irish American News too. The usual and unusual buffet of offerings are includ- Just remember, Patrick was a mighty man; ed in this issue, with book reviews, puzzle, Milestone, if you must shorten it, it’s Paddy, not Patty. Illuminations of Irish history, Sports and recipes. We We have much to celebrate, every day of have a new column premiering this month on Press the year. This Thanksgiving to Christmas to St. Pat’s season is especially poignant and present. I believe and pray that 2014 will be a most prosperous and blessed one for us, we will work hard to make it so. Athbhliain faoi shéan agus faoi shona duit ~ A prosperous and Happy New Year to you! John “Follow me where I go, what I do and who I know; O’Bent Enterprises includes: www.songsandstories.net www. ianohio.com www.clevelandirish.org www.twitter.com/jobjr www.twit- ter.com/365Irish www.twitter.com/ cleveland_irish www.facebook.com/OhioIrishAmeri- canNews www.facebook.com/Cleve- land-Irish www.linkedin.com/in/jobjr/ http:// songsandstories.net/myblog/feed/ Marianne Mangan Flashes of the moment... Images for a lifetime. mariannemangan.com January 2014 “We’ve Always Been Green!” www.ianohio.com 3 Our Cover: The Emigrant Flame the American Spiritual Ensemble Ireland earlier this year. Half point is that no one affected by from Kentucky sang. of those aged between 18 and emigration should feel isolated The Emigrant Flame is on the graveside and brought it to New Caroline Kennedy and Jean 24 have considered emigrating; or disconnected from the Irish quayside in the picturesque and Ross as a Gathering Torch to light Kennedy Smith, accompanied a further four out of ten adults community.” traditional Irish town of New the Emigrant Flame. The journey by the Taoiseach Enda Kenny, aged between 25 and 34 have The JFK Trust was formed in Ross, Co. Wexford. Located in was to fulfil, at least symbolically, lit the Emigrant Flame from also considered leaving the coun- 1988 to commemorate the his- the south east of Ireland, The Em- President Kennedy’s promise “to the three torches presented by try. In the past four years, over toric legacy of President John igrant Flame sits alongside the return to Ireland in the spring- Special Olympic athletes. Judy 300,000 people have emigrated F Kennedy by involving itself Dunbrody Famine Ship Experi- time”. Collins sang Amazing Grace, the from Ireland; 40% were aged in projects that would enrich ence, which has been recounting The occasion was solemn, Air Corp performed a flyover between 15 and 24. Emigration is the lives of the people of his the Irish Famine Emigrant story with a sombre hush amongst and Jack Schlossberg, the grand- not just affecting Ireland’s youth ancestral home area of New since it first opened in 2001. The the gathered crowd. A colour son of President Kennedy, made as more than a quarter of those Ross and its environs. 25 years Emigrant Flame was unveiled in party from the Irish Army was his maiden speech on the same aged between 35 and 54 have later much has been achieved. June 2013, during the JFK50 cel- matched by a similar presence quayside where his grandfather also considered moving abroad. The articles of association had spoken to the New Ross Mary French, Brand & Mar- of the JFK Trust are broad in crowd 50 years before. keting Manager for the JFK their remit, and pay particular The Emigrant Flame gives Trust commented, “Our aim is reference to the cultural and our nation an iconic symbol to to spread the message of The environmental development serve as a permanent reminder Emigrant Flame around the of the town of New Ross and to all our diaspora around the world so that all of our diaspora its environs. world that Ireland remembers and indeed anyone who feels For more information con- and values them while we wait a connection with Ireland can tact Mary French, Marketing to welcome them home. take inspiration from this sym- and Brand Manager at the JFK Over one quarter of Irish bol of hope. Emigration once Trust, 35 South Street, New households have seen a close again affects every family in Ross. Telephone 087 6632251. family member emigrate in our society and The Emigrant Email maryfrench@dunbrody. the past two years, according Flame will give people a place com www.facebook.com/thee- to a survey commissioned by to connect and be reunited, be it migrantflame Twitter: @emi- the National Youth Council of online or in person. The essential grantflame Michael Londra on the escalator of success! ebrations. The Emigrant Flame is from the US Defence Forces and a symbol of hope and inspiration a lone piper played a lament on for all Irish emigrants and dias- the hillside. The Irish National pora around the world. The story Anthem was sung by Michael behind The Emigrant Flame is Londra. Anthony Kearns gave also an inspiring one. a stirring rendition of the Star On June 18th 2013, with warm Spangled Banner. The Gathering rain descending, a gathering Flame arrived in Dublin Airport formed at the graveside of Presi- and was transferred to the Irish dent John F Kennedy in Arling- Navy Vessel MV Orla, for trans- ton Cemetery, Virginia. They port by sea to New Ross. Michael took a light from the eternal Flatley narrated the journey of flame at President Kennedy’s the flame along the quayside and Anthony Kearns sings for President Obama. 4 IAN Ohio “We’ve Always Been Green!” www.ianohio.com January 2014 Top O’ The Towers Benefit 2-28 A benefit to expand residential Hospice care for terminally ill patients and their families in need For nearly 45 years, St. Au- over 500 guests will join us for the gustine Health Ministries has 17th Annual Top O’ the Towers provided services and programs Benefit Night at LaCentre Banquet to thousands of Clevelanders in- Facility in Westlake, Ohio. This is cluding the sick, the poor and the an exciting evening of fabulous dying. With the addition of Holy hors d’oeuvres, beer & wine, mu- Family Home & Hospice in 2005, sic by The New Barleycorn, and we have become stronger and the fantastic auctions and raffles. This need for our services continues year we are proud to recognize and to grow. As a not-for-profit, faith- thank Fr. Robert T. Begin, Pastor based organization, we are only of St. Colman Parish, for his years able to fulfill these initiatives with of Ministry and outreach in our the help of our community friends community. and partners. Sponsorships begin at $500. Our Each year, we host our signature program book offers opportunities fund-raiser, the Top O’ the Towers. to place a tribute, memorial, or Our need is simple; to provide a advertise a service or business. You calm, peaceful, homelike environ- can also help by donating some- ment for residents beginning their thing exciting toward the auction final journey, when they are un- or raffles. And of course, event able to be cared for at home. 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