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By R. J. Donovan Special to The BIR ArtsEmerson’s highly anticipated Irish Festival kicks into full swing this month with an eclectic program of plays, readings, discussions, and films (see Calendar in this edition for full listing). Funding for two plays in the Festival – the Druid Theatre’s “The Cripple of Inishmaan” and Abbey Theatre’s “Terminus” – comes in part from Imag- ine Ireland, an initiative of Culture Ireland. Both productions will tour na- tionally following their Boston engagements. To provide a bit of history, Culture Ireland was established in 2005 ‘The Sole Mates’ dancing team features, from left, Danielle Enblom, Nicholas Yenson, and director/choreographer Kieran Jordan. Sean McComiskey on by Ireland’s Minister for the accordion and Josh Dukes on flute and guitar fill out the unit that will Arts, Sport and Tourism be performing in Cambridge on Feb. 20. as the state agency for the promotion of Irish arts worldwide. In March of Introducing ‘The Sole Mates,’ 2009, Taoiseach Brian Cowen, requested that Culture Ireland mount a Catherine Walker, Declan Conlon, Olwen Fouere Free Spirits of Dance and Music year-long strategic initia- in Abbey Theatre’s “Terminus.” tive, to be called Imagine Photo: Courtesy ArtsEmerson New Ensemble to Perform in Cambridge Jan. 20 Ireland, promoting Irish By BIR Staff A Comeback within the traditional arts throughout the Unit- Boston-based Irish music and steps. It’s about ed States during 2011. ArtsEmerson’s dancer and choreographer for Jordan dancing something very As a result, more than Kieran Jordan will pres- For Kieran Jordan, the personal… no matter how 1,000 Irish artists and ent her new collaboration, two Cambridge perfor- that may be categorized producers will present Irish Festival Calendar “The Sole Mates,” for one mances on Feb. 20 with among the academics more than 400 events in Theater night only this month her new group, “The Sole and adjudicators of Irish 200 cities across 40 states “The Color of Rose” (world premiere; through Feb. before the group hits the Mates,” will mark the first dance.” in a celebration of theater, 13) – A candid, dramatic reflection on matriarch Rose time in almost half a year Jordan’s “dream team” music, literature, visual Kennedy as she revisits her past through the eyes of road in March for an 11- that she will be physically gig tour of Germany and able to perform. of dancers and musicians arts, dance, and film. her youth and middle-age. Switzerland. Story, Page 14. includes accordion player The Irish government’s By Kathrine Bates, Paramount Center Black Box Two performances will Sean McComiskey from investment in this unprec- Theatre. Produced in association with the Department take place (6 p.m. and 8:30 Shannon Heaton, two Baltimore, guitarist Josh edented effort comes to of Performing Arts at Emerson College. p.m.) on Sun., Feb. 20, at popular musicians based Dukes from Washington, $5.2 million. The project “The Cripple of Inishmaan” (Feb. 2-6, Druid the Julie Ince Thompson in Medford. The German D.C., dancer and fiddler was unveiled In New York Theatre) – A quintessentially Irish comic masterpiece Theatre at The Dance agency, Magnetic Music, Danielle Enblom from last month by the newly with eccentric island characters trading stories to Complex, 536 Massa- asked Jordan to return Minneapolis, and dancer/ named Cultural Ambas- within an inch of their lives while a young man tries chusetts Ave. in Central with her own ensemble choreographer Nicholas sador for Ireland, Gabriel to make sense of who he is. Square, Cambridge. featuring her brand of Yenson from New York. Byrne. By Martin McDonagh, Paramount Mainstage. Part Audiences can expect Irish dance. “I love im- “People think this is Eugene Downes has of Imagine Ireland, Culture Ireland’s year of Irish arts live Irish music that is provisation,” says Jordan. crazy,” says Jordan, “that served as CEO of Culture in America in 2011. Druid is grant-aided by the Arts exuberant and robust, “My approach comes from I work with people who are Ireland since 2007. When Council of Ireland. and free-spirited choreog- sean-nós or ‘old-style’ scattered all over the US. he was in New York last “Terminus” (Feb. 8-13, The Abbey Theatre) – Three raphy that interprets the Irish dance. This is nei- And it certainly presents month to participate in actors present an incredible journey through a night many moods and flavors ther the competitive Irish its challenges. But this is the announcement event of strange and fantastical occurrences in this dark of Irish dance. dance form nor the com- the nature of Irish music at Lincoln Center (in the work showing the raw and sometimes violent under- Jordan toured Germany mercialized show-style. and dance today. There middle of a blizzard that side of Dublin life, using a rapid-fire and beautifully last March with husband- It’s about finding your are many successful tour- was crippling the North- rhythmic poetry. and-wife duo Matt and individual expression, (Continued on page 14) (Continued on page 11) (Continued on page 12) New Man for Fianna Fail inside The Irish Emigrant a few more concessions See Joe Leary, Page 4 GALWAY– The big they fell into line. The Ireland Fund’s Greeley story at month’s end was, pointed after the election opposition parties, while Hails Country’s Promise saying they would fa- of course, the election but the Fianna Fáil elec- You can’t be pessimistic about of former Minister for tion campaign will be led cilitate the passage of the Ireland’s future if you’re hanging Foreign Affairs Micheál by Martin. Election day Bill, voted against it. They around Stephen Greeley, right, Martin as leader of Fian- will almost certainly be knew it was essential if the executive director of the American na Fáil. The changeover Feb. 25. country was to retain any Ireland Fund. appeared to take place Then there was the mat- credibility, and they knew Greg O’Brien profile, Page 6 in a civilized manner ter of getting approval for that if it wasn’t passed with all the party’s TDs the finance bill, which is by this Government then Black 47’s Larry Kirwan, has plenty of attachments pledging their support part and parcel of the re- they most likely would to Boston – and very soon he’ll have another. for the 50-year-old Cork covery deal with European have to pass it after the Sean Smith interview, Page 9 politician, or else remain- banks. To this end, Fianna election. It all worked out ing silent. Brian Cowen Fáil and the Green Party well for them in the Bill Pictures and new exhibit news mark the 50th anniver- continues as Taoiseach were at one, and once two that was approved over BRIAN COWEN sary of John F. Kennedy’s inauguration as president. until his successor is ap- Independents were given the last weekend. Taoiseach loses a post Page 19 Page 2 February 2011 BOSTON IRISH Reporter Worldwide at www.bostonirish.com

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Board Jim Rooney, executive director of the Massachu- setts Convention Center Authority, has been elected to a three-year term on the board of directors of the Profes- sional Convention Management Association (PCMA), the meeting and convention industry’s most significant and influential organization. Head- q u a r t e r e d i n Chicago, PCMA has 16 chapters throughout the United States and Canada. Rooney’s appointment to the 20-member board was made at the 55th PCMA’s annual meeting in Las Vegas. “It is indeed a personal and professional honor to be appointed to the PCMA board,” said Rooney. “But beyond that, holding a seat among my peers on the PCMA board reflects the Commonwealth’s and Boston’s elevated status in the international convention and meeting industry. I pledge to represent our destination well.” Rooney will be one of only three convention center executives on the 20-member board, sitting with convention center heads from Scotland and Hawaii. “We are delighted that James Rooney will be joining the PCMA Board this year,” said PCMA president and CEO Deborah Sexton. “He brings a wealth of experience to the table and is well known Ireland Consul General to Boston Michael Lonergan greets Emerson College Executive Director for in the meetings industry for his leadership and vi- the Arts Robert J. Orchard during a January 20 preview event for the Imagine Ireland- Irish Festival sion. He has been very active in PCMA, now underway at Emerson’s Paramount Theatre in Downtown Boston. The Irish Consulate together participating in both the North American Advisory with the American Ireland Fund is supporting the visit of the Abbey Theatre and the Druid Theatre and CEO Summits, and we look forward to the contri- productions this month. Story, Page 1. butions he will make in his role as a board member.” your own unique house sign or memorial and we will e-mail you back an image of your own unique Other Upcoming Events sign to make sure you are happy before you order. Sheila Gleeson Bids Adieu “Our limestone is quarried in Kilkenny, Galway, ArtsEmerson’s highly anticipated Irish Festival kicks Roscommon ,and The Burren” says Tully, “then crafted into full swing this month with an eclectic program of Longtime immigrant activist Sheila Gleeson has in County Mayo. Irish history is rich with imagery plays, readings, discussions, and films. See stories and stepped down from her post at the Coalition of Irish ranging from Neolithic spirals found in Newgrange a calendar of events in this edition. … The 12th annual Immigration Centers, and friends and supporters to intricate Celtic ornamentation and extraordinary Boston Irish Film Festival will take place next month, from the coalition, the Irish Immigration Center, and manuscript like the book of Kells. We draw on these rich March 24-27. … Cumann na Gaeilge i mBoston will the Irish Pastoral Centre are planning a “Thank You sources to design signs and plaques and other engraved be holding a Lá Gaeilge on Feb. 5 (Feb. 12 snow date) Sheila” party on Feb. 14 at 6:30 p.m. at the Green products with authentic Irish character and pedigree. at Catholic Memorial High School, Baker Street, West Briar Restaurant & Pub, 304 Washington St., Brigh- Roxbury. … The Boston North East Divisional Board ton. See related story in this edition’s report from the (the governing board of the GAA in New England) will IIC on page 8. Website Tracks be holding its annual general meeting on Sun., Feb. 20, at 2 p.m. at the Irish Cultural Center in Canton. Munster Ancestors For more information, check bostongaa.org. New Look at Neponset Circle A Kerry business is helping American families trace There will be a celebration of the Feast of St. Brigid their Irish roots. Munster Ancestors is an online ge- That new three-story building you may have seen of Ireland at Dorchester’s St. Brendan Parish on Sun., nealogical service that traces family history throughout Feb. 13 from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. All events will take place rising last month along the Southeast Expressway at Ireland. “We recently helped an American lady trace Neponset Circle is the work product of Norwood-born in Father Lane Hall. St. Brigid was born circa 450 AD her roots and walk the very farmland her relatives at Faughart, Co. Louth. One of the country’s patron billboard advertising guy John T. Carroll. The proj- had left during famine times,” said Catriona Dunlea saints, she is known as “The Mary of the Gael” and her ect, called the Neponset Circle Professional Building, of Kerry, who, with Mary Howard and Rachel Foley, will house first floor retail space as well as executive feast day is Feb. 1, the first day of spring in Ireland and set up the site. the beginning of Imbolc, one of the cornerstones of the and professional offices. Revealing his family’s lin- “We offer local knowledge and come from a strong oral eage in the West of Ireland, between Killary Harbour Celtic calendar. Events will include a crafts workshop tradition. Combining this with genealogical research for children (1- 3 p.m.), Mass at 3 p.m. celebrated by and Kilkieran Bay, Carroll is offering a month’s free and the Internet is what makes our service unique,” rent to prospective tenants with roots in Connemara. Rev. John McCarthy, chaplain at the Irish Pastoral said Howard, mentioning accessing census records, Centre, and between 4 and 8 p.m., supper, refresh- Contact him at 617-872-1777 or by e-mail at john@ Griffiths valuation, church and civil records, townland carrolladvertising.com. ments, and a traditional ceili dance. maps, landlord records, tithe applotment books, and Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children, with local journals as ways the trio uses a hands-on approach Under 5’s free. To get tickets in advance, call the Pas- to delving into the past for their clients. toral Centre at 1-855-479-2471, St. Brendan’s Parish “Munsterancestors.com has been inundated with Center at 617-436-0310, or Maureen McNally at 781- ICC Seeking Volunteers requests from Americans wanting to trace their Irish 871-1247. Proceeds will benefit the Pastoral Centre. The Irish Cultural Centre has sent out word that roots,” said Foley. “Just provide us with some family The event is being organized by the IPC; C.A.R.E.; it is recruiting additional committee members for background information and you may be surprised by Cumann naGaelige; CCE, Ceol trad na hEireann and the Centre’s first Annual Charity Casino Night, now the outcome.” friends; and LAOH. planned for May 21. “We potentially need about five more people to join the committee,” says the ICC’s Vanessa Leite. “This event will serve as one of this year’s major fundraisers for the centre and will definitely be a fun-filled night with a Vegas style feel. If you are interested in being a part of the committee or need more details please e-mail me as soon as possible at [email protected] or call 781-821-8291.” Leite also will host a volunteer club meeting at the centre on Wed., Feb. 2, at 6:30 p.m. Attendees are asked to e-mail Jacqui Ryan at [email protected]. Meanwhile, on Feb 19, the ICC will host a screening of the film “Michael Collins,” part of its “Look Back Series.” The evening begins at 5:30 p.m. with appetiz- ers, lecture, full buffet dinner and a screening of the movie. Tickets are $25 for ICC members, $30 general admission. Irish-Look Design: Online Offer for Images A specialized house sign and memorial company in the west of Ireland that makes unique Irish product by engraving Irish limestone with Celtic images and Irish themes has launched a website, skatwinen- graving.com, on which you can design your own or add text to pre-made images,” says company owner Patrick Tully. “We also offer a free service where you can e-mail your ideas and we will help you make Page 4 February 2011 BOSTON IRISH Reporter Worldwide at www.bostonirish.com Publisher’s Notebook Commentary ‘Irish Hearts Ireland’s Political Upheaval for Haiti’ Foretells New Beginning

By Joe Leary Then came the devastating revelation that Cowen had – Round Two Special to the BIR played golf with Sean Fitzpatrick, chairman of Anglo Irish Bank – a bank that is considered one of the most By Ed Forry Whether it was the fault of Ireland’s unscrupulous A group of local Irish Americans are gathering up bankers, greed-driven businessmen, or incompetent serious examples of financial malfeasance. Cowen denied politicians, the country is now experiencing a traumatic talking about the loan problems, but the people either again this year to host an afternoon of Irish music, did not believe him or were amazed by his lack of judg- dance, and merriment in April to raise funds to help collapse of its ruling government. Prime Minister Brian Cowen and Ireland’s ruling ment. He lost any semblance of credibility. victims of last years earthquake in Haiti. political party, Fianna Fail, have lost the confidence of Cowen’s majority in the Irish Parliament was already “Irish Hearts for Haiti” is chaired by Winnie Henry the people and new elections in late in jeopardy as he faced sponsoring a finance bill through of Milton and Pat “Doc” Walsh of Dorchester, and February or early March are expected Parliament in order to formalize the agreement with the they have gathered a committee to plan the day-long to bring a complete change of leader- European banks. By the middle of January, many in his event, now set for the Quincy Marriott on Sun., April ship and, ideally, a new sense of hope own party were calling for his resignation. He refused, 3, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. to the citizenry. and barely survived a party confidence vote, but on In an open letter seeking sponsors, the committee Ever since Ireland’s severe eco- Jan. 22, he announced he would resign – just after six describes the mission: nomic problems became evident three of his ministers had resigned, many saying they would years ago, Fianna Fail and Cowen not run again. “More than 12 months have passed since an earth- In late January, as this column is being written, Cowen quake devastated the country of Haiti. Living in an have come under intense criticism for their handling of the crisis. Natu- remains as Ireland’s prime minister but not the leader earthquake-ravaged country in the most impover- rally, many of the attacks came from of his party, moving one reporter to ask him, “How can ished country of the Western Hemisphere, Haitian Joe Leary opposing political parties seeking you run the country when you can’t run your own politi- children continue to bear unimaginable suffering to take advantage of the situation, cal party?” and adversity. One year later, these children remain but they have had their effect: Newspapers report polls Fianna Fail has elected as its new party leader Micheal displaced and in need of housing, healthcare, and placing the party’s approval rating at just 14 percent. Martin, a 51-year-old Cork man who represented Cork access to education. The deep recession seems to have affected some na- South Central from 1989. He has been foreign minister “Continuing to support agen- tions more than others. In Ireland, the major problem under Cowen since 2008. cies that provide care to these appears to be the banking system and the lending of funds It is apparent that once the European banks’ finance bill they didn’t have to businesses that were unable to pay is passed, the current Parliament will be dissolved and children is the aim of the second new elections will be called, probably for late February. annual benefit dance for Haiti, them back. The banks in turn borrowed the funds from European banks that became very nervous when repay- Martin has a very tough fight on his hands in order “Irish Hearts for Haiti.” The ment looked doubtful. The Irish government, fearing a to make a respectable showing in the election. He has plight of many have been an- run on the banks (which had already begun,) decided to already challenged opposing leaders to debates and added swered by the work of Friends guarantee all bank loans, thereby causing much of the new energy to his party. At last count, Fianna Fail had of the Orphans and the Saint country’s current indebtedness. 72 members in Parliament. Some guess that the party Rock Clinic; however, there is In order to stay solvent, the government borrowed 85 will have no more than 30 seats after the count is in on much more work to be done. billion euro from the European Central Bank, thereby the upcoming vote. It should be remembered that Fianna “The mission of the Friends committing Ireland to reforming its system and disciplin- Fail has been Ireland’s largest political party for many Ed Forry ing its banks. The Europeans, of course, were protecting years; it may be a bit early to count them out completely. of the Orphans is to care for If, as expected, Fine Gael wins the most seats, that orphaned, abandoned, and disabled children. Under their own banks, which had loaned the funds to Irish banks. party will form a new government in coalition with the guidance of Father Rick Frechette, the national Opposing politicians called these commitments “a Labour. The latest newspaper polls (before Martin’s director and physician, Friends of the Orphans has loss of sovereignty” and loudly criticized Cowen and election as Fianna Fail leader) show Fine Gael with 35 expanded to meet the long-term demands of Haitian his finance minister, Brian Lenihan. In retrospect, the percent, Labour with 21 percent, Fianna Fail with 14 children. Through St. Damien’s Premier Pediatric bank bailout in Ireland was probably the start of the percent, and Sinn Fein with 14 percent. Coalition gov- Hospital, brand-new orphanages and schools, child government’s downfall. ernments are always difficult to manage. In this case, protection camps, cholera medical clinics, and other But a lot more is wrong in Irish society. The recession Enda Kenny, the leader of Fine Gael, is a controversial outreach programs, more than a million have been has hit hard. Many families are suffering, and unem- figure and will be tested if he becomes prime minister helped. ployment is at near 14 percent, the highest in years. as is currently anticipated. Emigration to Canada, Australia, and the United States Nearly 40 of Parliament’s 166 members are not running “This year we have also included the Saint Rock for re-election, including former prime minister Bertie Haiti Foundation, an organization that parishioners has increased for the first time in many years. Tourism in Ireland is at a 12-year low. The systems delivering Ahern, and about half of those are Fianna Fail members at St. Agatha’s in Milton have worked with for the water to homes, hospitals, and offices are frequently who can easily see the handwriting on the wall. past five years. The foundation provides healthcare, breaking down. In some parts of the country, including Whatever the result, the elections will offer a new start housing, and education to the children of the rural counties Louth and Clare, suicides are more numerous for Ireland. The upcoming campaign will be very interest- mountain village of St. Rick in Haiti. Through the than automobile fatalities. Aer Lingus is facing daily ing, and the weeks and months following will be a great decades-long work of its founder, Ralph Stowe of disruptions of service due to labor problems caused by opportunity for the country to solve its major problems. Hull, this organization has improved the lives of cost-cutting efforts. And, unfortunately, the Catholic The world’s recession seems to be fading, and with all its many children and continues to do with with vol- Church has been so damaged that few people – almost infrastructure in place, its financial problems addressed unteer support. no young people – are finding solace within the walls of with the European loan, and many painful lessons behind them, Ireland and its new leadership should succeed. “At last year’s event over 700 people participated its churches. from all over the South Shore and greater Boston area. If your organization would like to provide Off the Bench sponsorship we would be ever grateful. “Several bands will provide entertainment including Erin’s Melody, the Andy Healey band, Kevin Doherty, Noel Henry’s Irish showband and Brendan Reflections on Love, the Ultimate Virtue Bulger and friends. The event will also feature danc- By James W. Dolan most common of special interests – one’s own self interest. ers from the Harney Academy of Irish step dancing Special to the Reporter The temptation to confuse self interest with the common Love is the all-encompassing virtue. Yet in our culture good contributes to political dysfunction. and the Quinn Academy of Irish step dancing as well The common good requires a keen awareness of the as a silent auction and raffle prizes. Please mark it is corrupted, distorted, and debased. Emphasis is placed on the self rather than the other. Self-absorption and easily overlooked: the poor, sick, disabled, and homeless. this date on your calendar and help us to help them self-seeking replace the essential generosity or selfless- How we treat the vulnerable is an important measure by spreading the word to your family and friends.” ness that are so much a part of what love really means. of our love. Love is not something you earn; it is a gift, Last year, the first event raised more than $50,000, For love is giving not taking, caring not being cared and all the more precious when given to those who need and it is hoped that goal will be exceeded this April. for, sacrifice not selfishness, and forgiveness not anger. it rather than deserve it. You can reach the committee by phone at 617-696- It knows when to overlook, ignore, and understand Slavery was an example of the absence of love among 8585 and 617-298-8220; online at irishheartsforhaiti. things that offend. those who professed Christian virtues. The need for cheap com. It places the happiness of others ahead of our own. It labor – what they would have termed economic necessity is the sacrifice of parents caring for a disabled child or – prompted the southern gentry to ignore a fundamental the joy of a family gathering. teaching of their religion: “Love thy neighbor.” They did Boston Irish Love is more readily manifested in the helping profes- so by dehumanizing an entire race. sions: doctors, nurses, teachers, social workers, firefight- In the absence of love, there’s a void, with indifference ers, EMTs, police officers, and members of the Coast at one extreme and hate at the other. While most of us REPORTER Guard, jobs where people help those in need. are able to recognize and avoid hate, it is easy to slide The Boston Irish Reporter is published monthly by: It is less apparent in a culture consumed by consump- into indifference. 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Date of Next Issue: March, 2011 sent the fulfillment of our worst impulses are treated There doesn’t appear to be enough of that around these Deadline for Next Issue: Wednesday, February 18 at 2 p.m. as icons, false idols in a world where the glorification of days. Care is misplaced by those principally charged with Published monthly in the first week of each month. self is sold as an ideal. It’s what you have and how you protecting the common good who are more interested in the special interests of the few than in the well-being The Boston Irish Reporter is not liable for errors appearing in advertisements look that truly matters. beyond the cost of the space occupied by the error. The right is reserved by The Love is tolerance, understanding, and sacrifice. In of the many. Boston Irish Reporter to edit, reject, or cut any copy without notice. politics it is a commitment to the common good rather James W. 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By Bill O’Donnell Back in the 1950s the popular consen- a city councillor, had a good run as a masters from Harvard Divinity School, Kennedy ‘History’ Series Deserved sus would likely have focused on spots gregarious Belfast mayor and is sincere had the background and the political Axe – The History Channel produced like South Boston and West Roxbury in trying to find common ground if such smarts for the job. To cut to the chase, and planned to air an expensive TV leading the Irish population parade, but exists in the contentious North today. Walsh got chewed up by the media and miniseries allegedly that’s no longer true in Southie, although But, as always, it takes two. withdrew her name for the job. depicting the Ken- West Roxbury still maintains a large but Did You Know … That an Irish A few words about her: While an nedy family saga, aging Irish population. American priest and native son of Cam- administrator with the Suffolk County which, after consid- Ten Days That Changed Irish bridge, Massachusetts, Father James DA’s office, she established the Victim/ erable controversy Politics – For Ireland’s leading political Walsh, co-founded the Maryknoll Mis- Witness Assistance Program, the first about the accuracy party, Fianna Fail, the recent upheaval sionary Society with Father Thomas full-time organized crime division, and of its content, the in Dail Eireann is a body blow that will Price in 1911? The two priests met first the Homicide Response Team. Later she cable channel killed. effectively for the near future immuta- in 1910 and later traveled to Rome where served 16 years as a legislator (assistant The Boston Globe bly change the political dynamic in the they met with Pope Pius X and gained majority leader) and was assistant direc- has charged the Republic. The Soldiers of Destiny have permission to found the foreign mission tor of government relations for the Mass Kennedy family and been the senior coalition partner in society, which celebrates its centenary Medical Society. And she has taught at Bill O’Donnell influential allies government since 1987. More recently this year three local universities. with “overstepping Bertie Ahern and his handpicked suc- Maryknoll, the US-based Catholic mis- As a senator she championed a num- their bounds in strong-arming the His- cessor, Brian Cowen, have led Fianna sionary movement includes the Maryk- ber of controversial issues; she was the tory Channel into abandoning the show.” Fail and the Irish government as senior noll Society of Fathers & Brothers; the only state legislator to call for Cardinal What patent rubbish. There have been coalition partners with the Progressive Maryknoll Congregation of Sisters, the Law to resign; she came out strongly for countless Kennedy TV docu-dramas Democrats, Labour, and, most recently, lay missionaries, and the Maryknoll af- opening the books of the Archdiocese; broadcast; many have included totally with the Green Party. filiates. The Maryknolls currently serve she made the case for fairness for gays fictional scenes and dialogue yet they All that has come crashing down with in 39 countries worldwide. in a staunchly conservative district; and have run despite the disapproval of the the very public political humiliation The Queen Is Coming, The Queen she was the only senator to vote against Kennedys and their friends. of the current Taoiseach, Mr. Cowen. is Coming – It appears that Queen corporate welfare for Fidelity, Raytheon, There are lingering, substantial rea- First, an inescapable part of the shift in Elizabeth is going to visit the Republic and the Red Sox. sons to look anew at the entire genre of political power came with the financial of Ireland this year sometime before This is a woman of substance and the “based on fact” television and film bailout (over $100 billion) by the IMF President Mary McAleese’s term ends courage. I am sorry that from my quiet output. The finished product begins with and the European Union. The public in late 2011. The royal visit will take corner of the local press, I failed to speak actual people (generally famous) and and many politicians were asking why place once the election has been sorted out, failed to write something good when purports to deliver the facts of an event there was such a lack of warning of the out and a new Irish government and I had the chance to while the Boston or life story in dramatic style. The real impending banking disasters by the Taoiseach are in place. media was beating her up. She deserved problem, inherent in this type of treat- FF-led government. Others were asking There have been the usual low key better. Thank you to the Globe’s Joan ment, is that the “drama’ frequently why the Irish government under Cowen rumblings from Irish republicans and Vennochi for reminding me of that. features fictional dialogue, meetings that and Brian Linehan as finance minis- some nationalists about the visit, but RANDOM JOTTINGS never took place, and imagined events ter had guaranteed to make the erring with an eye towards a tourism boost, and There is growing consensus among added to the narrative purely for its Irish banks completely whole, relying vastly improved relations with the Brit- unionists and nationalists that the St. audience-grabbing sensationalism. Do not on bond holders or bank debtors but ish, including strong trade arrangements Patrick’s Day holiday should become the docu-drama producers have a right Irish ratepayers. Added to this was the between the two countries, there seem a holiday in the North, making it an to do that. Apparently they do; it’s virtu- Cowen-Linehan budget mandating the few obstacles to the queen’s state visit. All-Ireland celebration. … Get used to ally impossible today to libel or slander most stringent cost-saving measures in Meanwhile, what has been termed H-Blocks The Museum as the British a public figure in America. Irish history. The beleagured Cowen had by some as an “awkward diplomatic government has asked the EU for $30 Filmmaker Oliver Stone has become until mid-January fought to stay in power moment” occurred last month when the million to develop the site. … Petrol in hugely successful mixing fact with his- and pledged to lead his Fianna Fail party North’s Deputy First Minister, Martin Ireland, or gasoline as we call it, is sell- tory, real lives with imagined scenarios. into a March election. Then came the McGuinness, publicly criticized the ing around $8 an imperial gallon, which His “JFK” movie fantasy about skepti- resignations of senior cabinet members queen. McGuinness said he “would not holds 20 percent more than our gallon cal New Orleans district attorney Jim (fresh faces for the upcoming election?), be enamored by a visit from the queen (do the math). … There will be more Garrison and his conspiracy theories is a falling out with coalition partner, the of England.” He added that he was look- later but the JFK Library & Museum well-crafted but fictional, yet an entire Green Party, Cowen’s resignation as ing for an apology, pointing out that the has launched the first online presiden- generation of 1990’s thirty-somethings, party leader, a walkout by the six Green “British royal family are colonels in chief tial archive, which means you and I confusing a good story for history, con- Party Dail members, including ministers of the Parachute Regiment” and he had now get to see it online. … The Irish tinue to cling to their own movie-version and, for the moment in this fast-moving not heard the queen nor any of her sons Department of Finance in February 2008 “facts” of JFK’s assassination. They’ve scenario, a caretaker government, and say anything about the murder of 14 ruled out a blanket bank guarantee but been “Oliver Stoned.” a snap general election now newly set people on the streets of Derry. Cowen and Linehan issued the blank In the latest Kennedy “made for TV” for this month. The Glass House cliche reflexively check guarantee anyway. … Looking up: version there is ample reason to justify Brian Cowen is a decent man, buffeted springs to mind when assessing the the Presbyterian moderator and GAA the History Channel’s axing the mini- and badly bruised by the financial col- McGuinness statement. Gregory officials held an historic first meeting to series. Reports suggest that there are lapse and bailout. The same could well Campbell, who rarely misses a chance to look towards a shared future. … Gerard serious over-the-line questions about be said for Finance Minister Linehan touch up Sinn Fein’s IRA veterans, noted Kilcommins , newly elected chief of dramatic license and documented struggling quietly with cancer. Cowen that McGuinness (an IRA commander the US Chamber in Ireland, is hoping fact, and historians brought in by the was considered a bright, knowledgeable in Derry during the Conflict), has never that Ireland can rebuild its reputation series producers condemned the early finance minister in the Ahern govern- publicly apologized for his involvement following the bailout. … There is a new script; later, Robert Dallek, author ment and was one of the better prepared in a “failed campaign of violence.” delay in ordering a “public” inquiry into of arguably the best biography of JFK, ministers when he assumed the role of And there it sits — McGuinness ac- the 1989 murder of Pat Finucane, but “An Unfinished Life: John F. Kennedy, Taoiseach. But all that is gone. cused of hypocrisy, and Campbell, eter- the late lawyer’s family is hopeful. 1917-1963,” and Steven Gillon, the The challenge now is to elect a new nally embittered at the Irish republican Ryanair, the famous Irish cheapo air- resident historian of the History Chan- coalition, quite possibly Fine Gael and campaign of violence, only too happy to line, carried over 72 million passengers nel, had recommendations for changes. Labour. It seems unlikely that either attach the “failed” tag to Sinn Fein/IRA’s in 2010 and had a 82 percent load factor. Some were taken, others were not. The of those two poll-leading parties will be positive role in the peace process. … The 32-county sovereignty movement New York Times said that “neither Mr. able to attract enough support to lead Grand Night For Irish Theatre and is sadly still trying to win hearts and Dallek nor Mr. Gillon felt the miniseries government alone. Fianna Fail’s election John B. – Some 45 years since it debut in minds for Irish unity with bombs and met History’s standards.” The respected job is simply to try to survive the political Dublin, John B. Keane’s harsh, iconic bullets. … Good news for the punters: journalist Richard Reeves said a num- tsunami and stay alive politically, albeit play, “The Field,” returned to Dublin’s Irish ministers who are retiring this ber of events shown in the miniseries far out of power, and look to better days Olympia Theatre stage with veteran politically disastrous year have to pay most likely never occurred. The late Ted down the road. American actor Brian Dennehy as Bull taxes on their pension excess. … The Sorensen called the script he had seen Mixed Signals From Orange Order McCabe. In the original production in Irish Catholic Church is looking for a “vindictive and malicious.” – The North’s Orange Order has been 1965 of Keane’s most honored play, the self-styled “revolution” that will spread It seems to me that families, loved ones making sounds in recent months that marvelous Ray McAnally was Bull and religious teaching back into homes and and, colleagues who have problems with could be construed as reaching out to the John B’s brother Eamon played “The parishes. … The Irish birth rate is the the way the entertainment media jazz Republic and border counties, looking Bird” O’Donnell. highest in the 27-member European up a televised life story, often replac- to become a benign tourist attraction Sharing in the nostalgia and joy of a Union at 17 per thousand. … ing mundane meetings and pro forma and Northern cash cow There has even theatrical opening night to remember Bay State Congressman Richie Neal, conversations with high-octane fiction, been talk of turning the exclusivist July in this new year the Keane family was the outgoing chairman of the Friends of have a right to inquire, criticize, and seek 12 holiday/cum parade day into a major there some 44 strong, although John B. Ireland, is the Irish Echo’s Irish Ameri- changes and, if necessary, to demand marketing campaign in the North. The and his brother had died. Mary Keane, can of the Year. … The Irish government truth in the telling of the story. And this twelfth is traditionally a holiday out of who often shared bar duty with her late has been steadfast in blaming Sinn Fein/ would seem to apply, yes, even to the town for many Belfast Catholics and the husband at Keane’s pub in Listowel, was IRA for the famous $50 million heist at family of the late president. bonfires on the eve attract few national- there with her three sons and daughter the Northern Bank in 2004. … Salon, one Who Is The Greenest Of All? – If you ists. But with a new Grand Master and Joanne, and John B’s only surviving of the classier blogs and well-wired, is asked the US Census Bureau which city an eye on attracting tourists, the old brother, Dennis. saying that U.S. Sen. Scott Brown may or town in Massachusetts, or maybe in Order is looking to freshen up its act. It is impressive to recall that Keane’s be the target of a Tea Party campaign the entire United States, is the Green- All this amity and good fellowship, “The Field” has had three superb ac- against him and the teaPs might back est, the clear answer is Scituate, the however, has been tempered recently by tors play Bull McCabe. First in 1965 a more right wing candidate in the Re- seaside community often called the Irish the words of the new Grand Master, Ed- was the legendary McAnally (he played publican primary. … A huge problem in Riviera. Today in Scituate one out of ward Stevenson, a dairy farmer from Cristy Brown’s father in “My Left Foot”). Belfast these days, police admit, is the every two citizens, almost 50 percent, a rural village near Strabane. Former In 1990, it was Richard Harris in abuse of prescription drugs, especially claim Irish ancestry, which is likely the Sinn Fein Belfast Mayor and assembly perhaps his finest movie role, and the among the younger set. … Has John highest percentage in the country. Some member Alex Maskey has offered to newest production just last month with McCain got a good grip on his personal 16 communities south of Boston lead the meet with Stevenson and other Orange the much honored Hollywood and stage luggage? Late last month he suggested pack in their green connection. Among Order members, but the Orange leader veteran Dennehy. with a straight face his 2008 campaign the leaders in Irish population following is having none of it. An Overdue Mea Culpa to a Fine trail mate, Joe Lieberman, for Secre- Scituate are Marshfield, Braintree, Hull, In reply to Maskey, Stevenson said, Public Servant – Former state Sen. tary of Defense. Is it the desert heat? Milton, Pembroke, Hanover, Whitman, “Sinn Fein carry a lot of baggage as far Marian Walsh got herself in a political ... Junketeer extraordinary and newly and Weymouth. Others in the top sixteen as the Orange Order is concerned ... as firefight in 2009 when she was offered resigned Irish Minister of Health Mary tier are Walpole, Duxbury, Holbrook, the situation is at the moment we will not and accepted a highly paid state ad- Harney left her cushy health portfolio Norwell, Avon, and Boston. be meeting with Sinn Fein.” Stevenson ministrative job from Governor Deval whining, casting herself as some sort of In Boston, one out of six trace their also said the policies of the Orangemen on Patrick. It was an awful lot of money an overworked victim while hundreds of roots to Ireland and in the Bay State parades, a continuing source of dispute, for a state position that had gone unfilled patients still waited on gurneys in hos- itself, close to one-quarter of the state’s would not change. for several years but Senator Walsh, a pital corridors. Don’t let the door hit you population (23.7) claim Irish heritage. Maskey, an assassination target as lawyer with four degrees including a in the fanny on your way out, Mary. Page 6 February 2011 BOSTON IRISH Reporter Worldwide at www.bostonirish.com To Greeley of the American Ireland Fund, the Old Country is Ever a Land of Promise By Greg O’Brien have an imbedded computer chip that that point would have declared victory Special to the BIR gets activated in different ways,” he says. and headed to Disneyworld, but Gree- For an island nation blessed with “But once activated, it’s hard to turn ley pressed on to Harvard Law School remarkable beauty in its pastoral land- off—an immersion in the Irish culture because the Yankee bastion was simply scape and its precocious people, a literary and its fine art, literature, music, and, the best, and Grandmother Dwyer would history that boasts some of the world’s of course, those visits to Ireland. What have been proud. finest writers, poets and playwrights, a I try to do every day is activate more of Loyalty — to family, friends, the Irish stirring, serpentine coastline crafted by those chips.” —has been the coin of Greeley’s life. the right hand of God, a Celtic culture Hardly a geek, Greeley, 58, is more For example, he chose Anacletus as his that resonates throughout the globe, of an architect, a cultural engineer of Confirmation name— it’s the male vari- and a collective, abiding faith that sorts who helps coordinate the “largest ant of the name of his elementary school makes Michael the Archangel look like network of people of Irish ancestry and principal, a nun in the order of the Sisters a slacker, the year 2011 doesn’t present friends of Ireland dedicated to raising of St. Joseph whom he greatly admired. a pretty picture. funds to support programs of peace Anacletus was the third pope, successor Ireland is in a world of hurt: Gov- and reconciliation, arts and culture, St. Peter and St. Linus, and the name, education and community development common to ancient Greek slaves, means ernment debt totals 64 percent of the Stephen Greeley country’s GNP; the unemployment rate throughout the island of Ireland,” north “blameless.” All of which is perhaps too is the second highest in Europe at close and south. The organization also as- of the nation’s most prestigious Irish- much information, as actor Jon Lovitz to 15 percent; 76,000 children are living sists disadvantaged youth and cares for American fund-raising organizations? might say, but yet a window into Gree- in poverty; 6,000 people are homeless, the “forgotten Irish,” as the American Luck of the Irish, he says. Others would ley’s young personality at a time when a number that has tripled in the last Ireland Fund proclaims in its mission argue that Greeley’s reputation as a most of us were more concerned about decade; 20 percent of Irish charities face statement. highly motivated analytical thinker whether Jimmy Piersall would be an closure; and more than 100,000 people With chapters in Boston, New York, preceded him. All Star. are projected to leave in the next 18 New Jersey, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Such resolve sprang generations Throughout his life, Greeley has had months in search of work, an outflow Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Washington, ago from the homeland. With paternal presidential aspirations, at least in proportionately not far off the mark D.C., Chicago, Palm Beach, San Di- and maternal stock in Galway, Kerry, grammar school (as he calls it), high when 250,000 emigrated in a single year ego, and San Francisco, the American and Cork, Greeley, a third generation school, and college, where he served as during the height of the Great Famine Ireland Fund has helped to raise more member and one of six siblings, is the president at each level. He also had a some 160 years ago. than $350 million in the past 30 years son of a career Veterans Administration “toe in the water” approach to politics. So why are the Irish eyes of Stephen to advance the work of more than 1,200 worker and a junior high school secretary “It wasn’t the craft of being a lawyer Anacletus Greeley smiling? organizations assisting those in need, who sold wedding gowns at night at the that appealed to me; it was a potential The cerebral executive director of the “untouched,” says Greeley, “by the long- Mary Burns Bridal company in Boston, means to an end in the noble profes- Boston-based American Ireland Fund gone Celtic Tiger.” where many Irish girls purchased their sion of politics and public service,” he is buoyant about Ireland’s promise for An integral part of The Ireland wedding attire. Greeley’s gritty maternal recalls. “And going to Harvard would the future. Working closely with the Funds—with chapters in 12 countries, grandmother, Anne Dwyer, walked with distinguish me from others in the field. I worldwide parent organization, The including Australia, Canada, China, perseverance and pride two miles a day even fantasized at one point of replacing Ireland Funds, Greeley has embarked France, Germany, Great Britain, Ire- from East Cambridge to Harvard where Tip in Congress when he stepped down. with his colleagues on an international land, Japan, Monaco, New Zealand, she cleaned rooms and restrooms in the I thought Harvard Law School was the campaign, called Promising Ireland, to Singapore, and the United States—the resident halls. “I never forgot those sto- way to get there.” raise $100 million by December 2013 for American Ireland Fund hosts fundrais- ries; they motivated me,” says Greeley. An avid reader, Greeley must have charities across the country. The push ers, seminars, and events, like the Irish Humble pie, love of Ireland, respect pondered Robert Frost’s poem, The began quietly in 2009, and 40 percent of gala held on Cape Cod last summer at for others, and a pursuit of the best Road Not Taken. Thus he set out on a the goal has been met. Ocean Edge Resort and Golf Club in education possible were hallmarks of 29-year career as a commercial real es- “The energy and dogged determination Brewster, hosted by American Ireland the Greeley household, a modest but tate attorney in Boston and ultimately of the Irish and those of Irish descent is Fund National Director Joe Corcoran, impressive (in a Somerville way) home became a partner in the firm of Carolan, inspiring,” says Greeley, a consummate Chairman of Corcoran Jennison Com- on Westwood Road with 18-foot-high Greeley, Shea & Machado. Never one to Irishman who wears green on his sleeve. panies. The Boston Dinner Gala, with a ceilings. The single-family home was the over- contemplate what he wanted to It’s part of the job description. Raised sold-out attendance of 1,100, raised $2.1 embodiment of his mother Dolly’s (Marie do when he grew up, and busy with the in Somerville, the Harvard Law School million in November. In the last two and Dwyer) personal ambition. Greeley’s fa- rigors of professional life and fatherhood, graduate lives in Scituate, the so-called a half years, the American Ireland Fund ther, “a hot ticket,” as his son calls him, he received a phone call in 2008 asking “Irish Riviera,” where 46 percent of the has provided more than $500,000 in local worked several side jobs to pay the mort- if he would consider an appointment population claim Celtic roots. He is now funding to greater Boston area organiza- gage and feed a growing family — two as executive director of the American intent on harnessing the Irish Dias- tions, like the Irish Pastoral Centre and boys and four girls. Stephen, the third Ireland Fund. He was the hands-down pora—80 million strong throughout the the Irish Immigration Center. of six, never suffered from middle-child choice. No need for a national search. world – to give back “to the land of their Now how did Greeley, an inner-city syndrome; insecurity and underachiev- “It caught my interest,” he said. “I felt ancestry in meaningful ways.” Somerville kid in the late Tip O’Neill’s ing were simply anathema to him. at home.” “I really believe those of Irish descent district, make his way to the fore of one “My parents (now deceased) were Greely and his wife Jan (Reilly), a strict, and taught us to respect one special needs para-professional tutor another and to honor authority,” he in Scituate, have five children who give recalls. “They were loving, fun, strong- generational definition to overachiev- Save the Date willed and practiced great discipline ing: Stephen, 30, now a scout for the Get Ready for St. Patrick’s Day And Rock Your Irish With — traits passed down to their children. Los Angeles Kings of the NHL, was a They allowed us a certain amount of Boston University hockey star and a freedom, given they were both working, former minor league player; Jack, 27, an with the caveat of never embarrassing Amherst College graduate who captained Black 47 the family.” Like Vegas, what happened the hockey team, works at Merrill Lynch “...An unashamedly topical wallop in the Greeley household stayed there. in institutional European equity sales; of the early-Seventies Jersey-bar E Greeley’s dad was from central cast- Michael, 25, is a Boston College grad who Street Band and the Combat Rock-era ing of his era: an usher at Mass, an ac- started the school’s club hockey team Clash, laced with the mourning siren tive member of the Holy Name Society (which his father still coaches) and now of uilleann pipes.” in Saint Catherine’s of Genoa Parish; works as a broker in investment sales - Rolling Stone and an avid member of the American for Cushman & Wakefield in Boston; Legion in the post-war days of the Tommy, 23, who graduated from BC last Greatest Generation. His mother was June, works for a Boston-area healthcare “quintessential Irish,” a gifted piano company that valuates the financials of player who opened her blue-collar assisted living projects throughout the Saturday home to neighborhood gatherings of country; and Megan, 17, is a junior at Irish music. Thayer Academy in Braintree which all February 26th “Everyone knew my mother in the the Greeley children attended. She just neighborhood and at work,” Greeley returned from Washington, D.C., where 7 p.m. said from an interview at his Congress she worked as a congressional page for Street office. “She was an ever-strong the Democrats’ side of the House of Fallon Auditorium Irish mother, who exercised great au- Representatives and was assigned to thority, and it wasn’t until her retire- the cloakroom -- “where all the work Clinton Town Hall ment party that I realized she wasn’t gets done and the deals are made,” her principal of Southern Junior High proud father says. 242 Church St., Clinton, MA 01510 The Gobshites School. We all thought she was.” So what does Stephen Anacletus All Ages “Guinness-inspired Celtic rock Both parents instilled a gut com- Greeley want to be when he grows up? with a punk-ass twist that gives mitment to Ireland in their children. He’s not growing up, thank you. He’s your pants and pints a kick.” - “My Mom, for example, wrote checks fully reinforced and satisfied as a doting Get Tickets in advance online SHRED - WBCN Boston each month to Irish missionary groups husband (he asked me to say that), a www.poluscenter.org when there wasn’t much free cash in successful father, a community leader, a or by phone 978-368-1550 the house,” said Greeley. “That’s how hockey coach (he freely concedes that his we were raised, a tremendous pride in play as a youth was not at his sons’ lev- and the Irish.” els), and the Boston face of a worldwide All proceeds will support people with developmental Dierdre Sweeney Greeley also had innate pride and effort to support worthy Irish causes, a disabilities living and working in Massachusetts and Friends self-discipline as he raised the bar in strong Gaelic economy, and peace and through the Polus Center for Social & Economic Irish reconciliation. Development, Inc., www.poluscenter.org. The Po- Gifted Celtic musicians his own life. After graduating with honors from parochial Matignon High Yes, Stephen Greeley is smiling be- lus Center has provided services for people with from cause he knows the Irish will triumph. disabilities since 1979 and currently has offices Central Massachusetts School in Cambridge, he didn’t take in Clinton, Quincy, Worcester, Petersham and the brass ring —a full academic boat And you don’t have to check history on Amesbury, MA as well as Peterboro NH. to Boston College. Instead, he accepted that; just look into his Irish eyes. a post-graduate year at Phillips Exeter Sponsored by Academy in New Hampshire “to refine Greg O’Brien is editor and president my academics,” then attended Penn as of Stony Brook Group, a publishing and Tinker’s Cart The Old Timer’s The Boston Irish Reporter a political science and urban studies political consulting company based in major, graduating magna cum laude, a Brewster, the author/editor of several Phi Beta Kappa member, and president books, and a contributor to regional and of his senior class. Most young men at national publications. Worldwide at www.bostonirish.com February 2011 BOSTON IRISH Reporter Page 7 BRETT’S BOSTON By Harry Brett Exclusive photos of Boston Irish people & events

Two Norwood brothers, both US Marines, were wounded in action, and each is now recovering from their wounds. Sgt. Carl S. Brady, serving in Afghanistan, had a leg amputated, while his brother, Sgt. Craig S. Brady, suffered traumatic brain injuries from fighting in Iraq. On Jan. 22, the Norwood Military Family Support Group hosted a benefit for the family at Concannon’s 1. Village. All funds raised will be donated to the Brady Family to help defray the costs for their parents, Bob and Diane Brady, to visit them as they recover, Carl at Camp Lejeune, NC, and Craig at Walter Reed Army Hospital.

1.) Nate and Linda Puzey with mom Ana; Mau- reen Brady (grandmother of Marines) all of Norwood; Sheila Campbell, Braintree; 2.) Kelly and Don Fay, Billerica; 3.) Mike and Donna Cun- ningham, Norwood; 4.) Jack and Jean Taylor, Norwood; 5.) Reana Chappell and Larry Rubin, Walpole; 6.) Bob and Diane Brady, Norwood; 7.) Kathy Arthur, Paul McGee and Mary Noble, all of Norwood; 8.) Russ Watson, Marine Corps League, Norwood; 9.) Chris Drummey and Jeff Mahoney, both of Norwood; 10.) Elizabeth, Tom and son Trevor Carroll, Norwood; 11.) Joe Reen, 2. 3. Susan and Larry Lopes; Brian Riley, all of Nor- wood; 12.) Diane Rodger, Kate Curran and Deb Curran, all of Norwood; 13.) Daniel Drummey, Norwood; Thomas Sharkey, Mattapan; Kevin Roach, Norwood; Jimmy Grover, Boulder, Co.

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12. 13. Page 8 February 2011 BOSTON IRISH Reporter Worldwide at www.bostonirish.com Notes from the Irish Immigration Center Immigration Q & A An agency accredited by US Department of Justice Why Wait On 100 Franklin Street, Boston, MA 02110 US Citizenship? Telephone (617) 542-7654 Fax (617) 542-7655 Q. My husband has a green card and has been eligible to apply for US citizenship for quite some time, but he Website:iicenter.org Email: [email protected] keeps putting it off. Can you give me a list of good reasons why he should become a citizen? Congratulations and their status, and she was and citizenship questions. licensed substance abuse A. Here are a few of the major reasons: Thanks to Sheila Glee- instrumental at building NOTE: The Cape Cod Irish counselor, can assist you Voting: If you are making this country your person, a True Advocate a foundation of service Village has moved! The if you are experiencing manent home and want to participate fully in the for Irish Immigrants excellence for which the new address: 822 Main St, issues such as substance American democracy, becoming a citizen is a key step. in the US. IIC is known. “Sheila Rte. 28, South Yarmouth. abuse, domestic violence, Almost without exception, only US citizens can vote. A We would like to take a brought her strong social For directions, please call anxiety, depression, lack US citizen is eligible to vote in every local, state, and moment to thank and con- work background and her 508-771-0100. of access to healthcare, federal primary and general election. (Note on unlawful gratulate Sheila Gleeson, concern for undocumented “Black and Green” or homelessness. For as- voting: a non-citizen who has voted in violation of any who has recently stepped immigrants to IIC and was event Sun., March 6 – sistance, contact Danielle, federal, state, or local constitutional provision, statute, down as Executive Direc- passionate about provid- This annual event began in confidence and without ordinance or regulation may be barred from obtaining tor of the Coalition of ing excellent services and as a joint venture between judgment, at the IIC at US citizenship and may be considered inadmissible. If Irish Immigration Centers for advocating for legis- the Irish Immigration 617-542-7654, Ext.. 14 or voting involves a false claim to US citizenship, it could (CIIC). lative change,” says IIC Center and Monstserrat at [email protected]. be a deportable offense.) The CIIC is a national Executive Director Sister Aspirers. Its goal is to forge Classes & Workshops Deportation: Green card holders run the risk of being umbrella organization of Lena Deevy. new partnerships and re- on offer in 2011 -- Com- deported if they are convicted of certain types of crimes. Irish immigration centers When Sheila left in lationships between Irish puter Classes: Running Following the passage of federal immigration legislation across the US, including 2005, we were sorry to see and many other ethnic Now – call today, we have in 1996, this can be the case even for a number of seem- the IIC and the Irish Pas- her leave but knew what communities. This year’s a few spaces left; Free ingly less serious offenses. Once you become a US citizen, toral Centre. Established a tremendous asset she theme will be Lessons Health Screening: Wed., you are no longer deportable, assuming you received in 1996, the CIIC works would be to Irish centers about Hope: Resilience in Feb. 2, 10:30 a.m. to 1p.m.; your citizenship lawfully in the first place. Consider also to advance the welfare of across the US. At CIIC, the Face of Disaster. The Citizenship Class: Be- that if you have foreign-born children under 18 who are Irish immigrants at the she developed a strong event will take place from ginning Feb. 3; Book lawful permanent residents, and if you or your spouse national level, and Sheila coalition, enabling centers 2 to 6 p.m. at Montserrat Reading with Colin naturalize before the children turn 18, then the children excelled in promoting its to speak with one voice on Aspirers Hall, 364 Wash- Broderick, author of are also US citizens. (If they were born in the US, they mission during her tenure behalf of their constituents ington St., Dorchester, MA Orangutan: Sun., Feb. are US citizens automatically, regardless of their par- as Executive Director. while building strong rela- 02124 and will include 27, from 4:30 p.m. Free ents’ citizenship). We know of a number of young lawful We have a special place tionships internally. live entertainment, tradi- event, with coffee and permanent residents who were deemed deportable after in our hearts for Sheila. Please join the IIC and tional Caribbean cuisine, refreshments served. having been convicted of criminal offenses and whose Prior to her work at CIIC, the Irish Pastoral Centre and engaging speakers. Call or send an e-mail parents failed to naturalize. The parents’ naturalization she spent ten years at the in paying tribute to Sheila Call Erin at IIC at 617- to Danielle or Ann Marie before the children turned 18 could have prevented the Irish Immigration Center on Mon., Feb. 14, from 542-7654, Ext. 43 for further information or deportation of these individuals. (Note: a “conviction” expanding our immigra- 6:.30 p.m. at the Green PROGRAM UPDATES to register for any of the for immigration purposes may involve not only a formal tion legal services and Briar Restaurant in Brigh- The IIC is grateful to above classes or work- guilty verdict, but other dispositions also.) outreach. Along with IIC ton Center. For more infor- the Irish Government for shops. Guaranteed US Status: Permanent residents (green volunteer attorney and mation, contact Danielle major funding for our pro- Legal Clinic Sched- card holders) are at risk of losing their status if they spend Board Member Eoin Reil- at 617-542-7654, ext. 14, grams. With their support ules – Upcoming dates, long continuous periods of time outside the US without ly, Sheila started our first or at [email protected]. we offer legal assistance, times for February: First obtaining permission from the immigration authorities monthly legal clinic at the “Taste of Ireland” on counseling, education, (1st) and third Tues- beforehand. We have fielded many calls from immigrants Kells Restaurant and Pub Cape Cod at the Cape and health services to days (15th), 4 p.m.-6 who inadvertently abandoned their legal permanent through the generosity of Cod Irish Village, Sun. individuals and families p.m. at the IIC Office, 100 residence status, and who later wanted to return to live its owner, Jerry Quinn. Feb. 13 – The IIC invites from Ireland who now live Franklin St. in downtown in the US. Generally they had to go through the whole arduous processing of applying for permanent residence She and Eoin were there you to sample the finest in the Boston area, and we Boston (Enter from the all over again. Also, US citizenship is for life, whereas many a night until closing offerings of local Cape res- help those who come from side entrance at 60 Arch legal permanent residence must be renewed every ten to ensure that each client taurants and guarantees Ireland to learn and work. Street or 201 Devonshire years at considerable expense. was seen. both parents and children Community Coun- Street); Mon., Feb. 7, 6:30 Government Benefits: Some federal and state ben- Sheila recognized that an afternoon of fun that seling and Education p.m. at the Green Briar efits programs have been scaled back and in some cases has been the hallmark of some immigrants dealing Services – The IIC offers Pub, 304 Washington St., are available only to US citizens. As of July 1, 2006, for with domestic violence, this event for over a de- counseling, free health Brighton; Tues., Feb. example, a new Medicaid regulation went into effect, depression, unemploy- cade. $15 admission. A free clinics, job skill work- 22, 6 p.m., South Boston requiring states to obtain evidence of US citizenship from ment, substance abuse, legal clinic will take place shops, and other resources Laboure Center, 275 West any individual applying for or seeking to renew eligibility or illness did not know in the morning to help you to Irish immigrants. Di- Broadway. for full Medicaid coverage. where to turn because of with your immigration rector Danielle Owen, a Immigration for Family Members: US citizens receive priority treatment when it comes to petition- ing for legal permanent residence for immediate family members. Green card holders, for example, Matters Of Substance cannot sponsor parents, siblings, or married children, and the length of time it takes to bring in children and spouses is much longer than for US citizens. Alcohol and the Modern Taxes: US citizens and permanent residents are not always treated alike for tax purposes. This is particularly Irish Immigrant Experience true with regard to estate taxes, where a non-citizen surviving spouse cannot take advantage of the unlim- By Danielle Owen In my counseling room, to offer a safe, confiden- ited marital deduction. You are advised to consult an Special to the BIR I hear stories about people tial haven for those who accountant for more information on this topic. There are as many leaving Ireland to “get decide they want their Please note that both the United States and Ireland different experiences of away from the scene at lives to be different and recognize dual citizenship. Naturalization to become a our immigrant journey home;” the fights, loss to find hope. Discussion US citizen will not result in your loss of Irish citizenship. as there are Irish im- of jobs, friends and fam- and awareness can bring This is also true of many other countries. migrants, but for some ily because of their re- this hope. Irish comedians For a free, confidential consultation on this or any other reason, our relationship to lationship to alcohol – a allow us to reflect on our aspect of immigration law, visit one of our legal clinics alcohol seems inexorably relationship that we are immigrant experience and advertised monthly in this publication. tied to our story. told defines who we are acknowledge the shared Disclaimer: These articles are published to inform There are a number of as “Irish.” gains and losses that de- generally, not to advise in specific cases. Areas of law Irish and Irish American Immigrants, having fine it for us all – we find are rapidly changing. US Citizenship and Immigration no problem at home, can we are not alone. Services and the US Department of State regularly amend comedians and writers Danielle Owen who reflect upon the find that the loneliness Mr. Broderick’s book regulations and alter processing and filing procedures. modern Irish immigrant and loss that naturally and others like it offer this coming book reading with For legal advice seek the assistance of an IIIC immigra- experience today. Tommy accompanies their move message as well as show- Colin Broderick, author of tion specialist or an immigration lawyer. Tiernan, for example, says seems to change their ing us how recovery and Orangutan. This free event in Something Mental, relationship with alcohol change is possible, espe- is being held at the IIC on “There’s something about negatively as they try to cially for a community of Sun., Feb. 27, from 5 to 7 Meeting the needs cope with these powerful people who have been told p.m., with coffee being be Irish people and alcohol… of the immigrant it just suits us, doesn’t it!” feelings. There are those there is only one way to served from 4:30 p.m! Call Des Bishop, on the Late who choose not to use it enjoy themselves, to have Danielle at 617-542-7654. population. Late show recently, ex- at all because of the harm fun, and to find friends. Ext. 14, for more informa- they have seen it bring to Join a discussion of plored how “for the Irish, tion or register with Kielan going away for a weekend their families in Ireland; these themes at our up- at Ext. 42. drinking as much as you Irish parents who watch in possibly can for as long horror as addiction seems Irish Immigration Center as you possibly can is a to pass from their own session. For Americans, a parents to their children 100 Franklin Street • LL-1 despite all they have done session is exercise where Boston, Massachusetts 02110 you can lose up to 3 or 4 to stop the pattern. pounds. In Ireland, after Let us be clear, for many Tel: 617-542-7654 ∙ Fax 617-542-7655 a session, you could lose Irish immigrants, addic- FOLEY LAW OFFICES, P.C. www.iicenter.org your family.” tion is not part of their Orangutan, written by story. However, we can- Attorney John Philip Foley IIC has moved. Our new offices are located at 100 not hide our heads in the Colin Broderick, is a story Permanent Residency & Citizenship • Family & Business Franklin Street, Boston in the Lower Level. Please note about the darkest depths sand, claiming an “unfair” stereotype and pretend Immigration • Labor Certification & Temporary Visas that entrances are located at 201 Devonshire Street and of alcoholism and shares ALL Nationalities & AILA Members a “harrowing truth about there isn’t an issue in our 60 Arch Street. We look forward to welcoming you to the modern Irish immi- community. our new home. grant experience.” My job with the IIC is Worldwide at www.bostonirish.com February 2011 BOSTON IRISH Reporter Page 9 Boston irish Boston Irish Arts, Entertainment, Reporter Travel & More Black 47’s Larry Kirwan talks about his work, and lots else First of Two Parts John would have made it without Paul McCartney’s By Sean Smith influence. Special to the BIR Q. When you came to Although he has been New York as a college a New Yorker since ar- student, what made you riving in the city during want to stay? the 1970s as a college A. I liked the openness, student, Wexford native the fact that you could do Larry Kirwan, co-founder anything and be anything. and guiding spirit of the I loved Wexford, but after seminal Irish rock band a while you outgrow the Black 47, has plenty of place where you started attachments to Boston from. New York in the ‘70s -- and very soon he’ll was such a wild place -- I have another. Kirwan mean, if you ever watched is involved with the pub “Midnight Cowboy” or Four Green Fields, which “Taxi Driver,” that’s ex- is due to open at 1 Boston actly what New York was Place this month, and he like then. There was the plans to be on hand for the whole punk explosion go- official opening on Feb. 10. ing on, and lots of exciting Kirwan will make an- places to go hear or play other stop in Massachu- music, and some great setts a couple of weeks people to play music with. after that, on Feb. 26, It was just very good tim- when he and Black 47 ing all around. perform at Town Hall in Q. Your most recent Clinton along with Bos- novel, “Rockin’ the Bronx,” ton’s own Irish rock out- is a kind of fond reminis- fit, The Gobshites, local cence of the New York that acoustic musician Deirdre you found and which in- Sweeney, and step danc- fluenced you. What’s been ers from the Irish Rhythm the response to it? School. The concert will A. I’ve been very pleased at how people have re- benefit The Polus Center, Larry Kirwan isn’t just a musician and singer-songwriter; he writes novels, plays and newspaper columns. which provides services sponded to the book, es- “I’ve found they all kind of feed off each other, that an idea may work in musical form but I might also pecially those who were for people with develop- be able to write about it. All of these activities have taken a lot of time to develop, though – it’s like how mental disabilities and there during that era. It you have to serve an apprenticeship before you can really get out and do it on your own.” was just amazing to me, has offices in Clinton, Photo by Sean Smith Quincy, Worcester, Pe- discovering this area of tersham, Amesbury, and the Irish-American story. A. There was boat ser- and ‘60s– what with The Yes, here would be John the Bronx that was very Peterborough, NH. [See And being from Wexford, vice between Wexford and Beatles, especially – this Lennon hanging around Irish; I couldn’t believe poluscenter.org for more where’s the whole Ken- Liverpool, so that made for really contributed to the Wexford, but back then we it; it was like Mayo on details about the event.] nedy connection, you came a lot of movement between popularity of rock and roll knew a lot of John Lennon a Saturday night. There There aren’t enough to see Boston as a kind of the two cities; George Har- in Wexford. It just became types: They had tons of was such a richness to hues to describe the col- a mythical place that way. rison’s mother’s side of the second nature. talent, but they also had the scene, but no one was orful life Kirwan has led. Traveling and playing family was from Wexford, That period of time some considerable flaws, really writing about this This is a guy who was around the US, you know, you know. And as you can made me look at John which ultimately stood sort of thing. And by 1993, forbidden from playing at there’s always been an imagine, in the 1950s Lennon in a different way. in their way. I don’t think (Continued on page 12) the legendary New York opportunity to observe punk rock club CBGB’s and learn about Irish com- because the owner consid- munities in other cities. ered him “too demonic,” I don’t know what it is, and who, during his time but the Irish always seem FOUR GREEN FIELDS with Black 47, has pro- to end up on the south voked controversy with side, whether it’s Boston, 201 Washington Street/Court Street unapologetically strident, Brooklyn, Chicago, Buf- left-of-center songs about falo. Very interesting. (opposite Old State House) Q. Talk a little about the Iraq war and sociopo- 617-367-4747 litical issues in the US and your childhood in Wex- Ireland. Yet he has also ford. Did you have that released a CD of children’s “classic” Irish musical Boston’s Irish Music & Literary Center music, has established a upbringing -- sessions in literary career as a play- the home, lessons, compe- wright, memoirist and titions, etc.? novelist, writes a column A. Oh no, not at all. It Join us for for The Irish Echo and may seem odd to say, but hosts and produces “Celtic Wexford wasn’t a “tradi- Crush” for SiriusXM Sat- tional Irish” kind of place; ellite Radio. The Daily it was very rock and roll. News once included him Wexford people would Grand in a list of the top 50 most tend to go to London, and interesting New Yorkers as soon as performers like -- several places ahead of Elvis and Eddie Cochran Madonna. became hits there, that On one recent wintry all came back to Wexford. Opening afternoon, Kirwan chat- The only traditional music ted about his various that Wexford had was the February enterprises, musical and sean-nos singing, that otherwise, his favorite kind of song-story which authors, and his views is more a way of transmit- Derek Warfield on discourse and civility. ting history. That was one Q. You’ve put down of the things I took with strong roots in New York, me to Black 47, the idea & The Young Wolfe Tones but you also have a fond- of song as narrative. ness for Boston. How so? Q. You wrote a play, A. A lot of New York- “Liverpool Fantasy,” ers may have friction which later became a book, Coming Readings with Boston, but I love as a kind of alternate- Black 47 George Kimball it. It’s a great place for history about what if The Screaming Orphans Ray O’Hanlon music, as we know, but Beatles had never made it Scythian Colin Broderick I’ve also been drawn to big. That was inspired by The Gobshites Larry Kirwan its historical aspects, this era in which you grew Boston’s prominence in up, wasn’t it? Page 10 February 2011 BOSTON IRISH Reporter Worldwide at www.bostonirish.com

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53855_10_CCHCED002_Carney_NNP_v2.indd 1 12/20/10 1:28 PM Half Page 10 x 8: Dorchester Reporter Worldwide at www.bostonirish.com February 2011 BOSTON IRISH Reporter Page 11 Imagine Ireland . . . In Boston (Continued from page 1) having been in develop- ArtsEmerson . . . is that a wake up call, because on a range of work, not just east), we spoke by phone ment prior to the world’s we’re presenting a new the one hand, the great one project or one show, about Imagine Ireland. financial turn, was it a generation of Irish writ- writers like Joyce and but see an interesting mix Here’s an edited version challenge to move forward ers . . . [You have] two Yeats were known and of the new work that’s of our conversation. with it? major productions from hugely appreciated there. coming out of Ireland. It BIR: Imagine Ireland Downes: Certainly over two of Irelands greatest But on the other hand, could be a film, a concert, is truly an ambitious, the last year or more, theaters, The Abbey The- many, many Russians that a theater show, an exhibi- eclectic showcase of talent. with the major financial atre and Druid, and both I met had never heard of tion . . . That it’s actually Downes: The govern- difficulties that Ireland are presenting work by Ireland. They were mix- introducing new voices to ment really supported the has been facing, the ques- artists who are maybe tip- ing us up with Iceland or them. Irish artists that idea that it’s time for this tion of whether we could ping 40 years old. That’s Iran. So it taught me to they’ve perhaps not seen Eugene Downes, CEO of major initiative, saying, actually resource such a Martin McDonagh and never take for granted that before . . . I’d love to think Culture Ireland here are some extraordi- large scale initiative was a Mark O’Rowe. They’re people know about your that people will experience nary ideas, a new wave of major, major challenge. [It both using such extraor- culture or your country. a mix that will surprise Cripple of Inishmaan,” creativity and a new wave has been] possible because dinary language in terms Or, if they know anything them and will, perhaps, February 2 - 6; and Ab- of art coming out of Ireland of the very strong engage- of its energy, its color, the about it, it might be some- open the door to imagine bey Theatre’s “Terminus,” . . . It’s not just the great ment of the project from unique signature that they thing you didn’t expect. Ireland and Ireland’s February 8 - 13. Tickets: names, the major theater- the Irish government, have in terms of, when you BIR: So what do you future in a whole host of 617- 824-8000 or artsemer- makers and musicians and from the prime minster hear that dialogue, you hope audiences across new ways. son.org. dancers and writers – the on down. probably wouldn’t mistake America will gain from people we know – although BIR: It must have been it for another writer. Imagine Ireland? ArtsEmerson at The R. J. Donovan is pub- indeed they are in the sea- encouraging to know that BIR: What makes these Downes: We really Paramount Center pres- lisher of OnStageBoston. son. But also a whole new the government believed two pieces so special. hope that they will see ents: Druid Theatre’s “The com. generation of younger art- the program had real D o w n e s : M a r k ists who are making really value. O’Rowe’s play is effec- experimental work, and Downes: The level of tively written as (a kind many of whom would not top-grade political sup- of) poetry. It’s rhyming. have been seen stateside port was really crucial, It’s an extraordinary dark, and would only perhaps and our own minister for lyrical version of urban be breaking in now. That culture, Mary Hanafin, rap almost. And equally, whole new wave of energy over the past months or Martin McDonagh’s dia- and ideas and imagination so, played a critical role logue just sizzles whether coming out of Ireland was in securing those funds . . he’s working on stage or really at the heart of what . The government has re- now in film. [There’s] the we’re trying to do this year. ally engaged with the idea immediacy and the power BIR: Where do you see that in difficult times, in and the lyricism of the Irish culture fitting in on fact, Ireland needs to look language. an international level? at its long-term strengths; BIR: In addition to Downes: I think the those key areas where we your work with Culture appeal of Irish arts to really can say we’re doing Ireland, you’ve had an audiences is constantly something on a world class extensive career in the evolving. It’s not a stat- level. … Arts and culture arts, including time as ic thing. As the world are absolutely the key Ireland’s cultural attache changes, art changes with things we’d like people to in Russia. What was the it. Or sometimes, I think think of when they think Russian experience like art drives change in the of Ireland. for you? wider world. It’s really BIR: And so in Bos- Downes: In terms of imaging all the new forms ton you’re working with understanding or getting of ideas reflecting a change ArtsEmerson’s Irish Fes- some kind of glimpse in Ireland. In that sense tival. into how other cultures [Imagine Ireland] is a very Downes: One of the respond to Ireland, spend- contemporary venture. things that excites me ing that time and living in BIR: With the project about the program at Russia in the mid-90s was Page 12 February 2011 BOSTON IRISH Reporter Worldwide at www.bostonirish.com ArtsEmerson’s Irish Festival Calendar (Continued from page 1) the sea,” Robert Flaherty thriller-comedy was writ- film festivals around the Written and directed by spent almost two years ten by Mark O’Rowe, world, the poignant tale Mark O’Rowe, Paramount sculpting “Man of Aran,” whose “Terminus” is be- of a loving mother, a re- Mainstage. Recommend- an unforgettable portrait ing performed this week- luctant father, and the ed for ages 16 and over. of a family living on the end on the Paramount extraordinary journey Part of Imagine Ireland, Aran Islands. Mainstage. that brings a young or- Culture Ireland’s year of “How The Myth Was Directed by Ian Fitzgib- phan home. Irish arts in America in Made” – Filmmaker bon, with Gabriel Byrne, Directed by Vic Sarin, 2011. The Abbey Theatre George Stoney revisits Jim Broadbent, Brendan with Connie Nielsen, Aid- is supported by The Arts the island in Ireland Gleeson, Domhnall Glee- an Quinn, John Bell. A co- Council of Ireland/An where Robert Flaherty son, Cillian Murphy. presentation with the Irish Chomhairle Ealaíon. shot “Man of Aran,” in- Mark O’Rowe will intro- Film Festival, Boston and terviewed surviving locals duce the 6:45 p.m. screen- Belfast’s Cinemagic Film Films about their memories ing. Co-presented with and Television Festival for A Double Feature (Feb. of the original film and the Irish Film Festival, Young People. 4, 5, 6 at 7 p.m.): their reactions to making Boston. “Man of Aran” – Hav- this one. “A Shine Of Rain- Readings, talks ing long wanted to make “Perrier’s Bounty” bows” (Feb. 13 – 2 p.m.) – Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. – A a film about a “man of (Feb. 12 – 6:45 and 9 A family screening of a top staged reading of “Marble” p.m.) –This Irish crime prize-winner at children’s by Marina Carr. What happens to two ordinary young couples when one man’s wife and his best 2nd Annual Irish Hearts for Haiti Benefit Dance friend have romantic From the hearts of the Irish to our brothers and sisters in Haiti dreams of one another? Studio 7 at The Para- mount Center (free). 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BIR Music of imagination. ness down pretty well, “The Blue Dress” by Shannon Heaton – For too – hey, he sings Shannon Heaton, music is literally more about the in Greek and Gaelic, journey than the arrival. and plays instruments CD There’s her geographical journey, encompassing from seemingly every places of residence like Chicago, Thailand and – to corner of the globe the delight of local musicians and listeners – Boston, – but most of all he Reviews along with many others she’s visited as a performer, provides a dead-on, yet picking up tunes, songs, stories, and friends along the subtle heartbeat to the By Sean Smith way. There’s also her odyssey as a musician: A super- rhythm. lative Irish flute and tin whistle player (and a pretty These qualities, Two recent CDs by musicians with local ties are in darn good accordionist) who can sing the birds out of along with Heaton’s the spotlight this month: the trees, Heaton is constantly on the move inside the penchant for fanciful “Dance,” by Lissa Schneckenburger – Maine Irish tradition and outside of it as well, composing her experimentation, are native Schneckenburger, who for several years lived own tunes and songs, even occasionally blending in at the forefront in “99 High,” a medley of polkas made in Boston and attended New England Conserva- her Thai influences; and while she and husband Matt exotic by the funkiness of Gilchrist’s “prepared” harp tory -- and still comes are a much-beloved duo of boundless creativity and and League’s drumming, which might not be regula- through town (she virtuosity, she has also established herself in other tion ceili band but is mesmerizingly brilliant. League performed at BCMFest musical settings, namely as a member of Long Time switches to bouzouki for the “Red Molly” slip jig set, 2011 last month) – has Courting and Childsplay. dexterously enhancing Gilchrist’s accompaniment. become a foremost With “The Blue Dress,” her first solo album, Heaton The “Dennis Watson’s” reel set, meanwhile, is a flute- musician-scholar of has sorted through these various travels to find yet bouzouki-bodhran barnburner, the three instruments New England roots another direction in which to head. For this trek, she gliding ceaselessly around each other like a flock of music. Where her has left behind tin whistle, accordion, and voice to birds in perfect formation. In contrast, Heaton and 2008 release “Song” focus exclusively on her flute-playing, essaying tunes Gilchrist bring an energetic, yet relaxed feel to the explored the region’s from the Irish tradition – including some of the most hornpipes in “Grandfather’s Thoughts.” traditional folk songs familiar, notably “The Wheels of the World” and even When it comes to feeling, Heaton’s compositions, like and ballads, “Dance” “The Irish Washerwoman” – as well as her own com- “Aunt Jane’s Trip to Norway” (Gilchrist all but conjures pays homage to one of positions, such as the lush title track, which she wrote up visions of fjords at the outset) have a special char- New England’s most to celebrate “the freshness, beauty, and fun in playing acter, bearing as they do a stamp of reminiscence and distinctive natural resources: contra dance, which de- Irish music.” If this instrumental-only, flute-centered appreciation for loving family members and friends. rives its music from Irish, Scottish, French-Canadian, format seems to be limiting for Heaton, rest assured “Against the Grain,” for instance, honors local artist and other traditions, as well as from contemporary it’s not. She takes particular care, and pleasure, in Vincent Crotty, while “King Nalay” is an evocation of tune composers. drawing out the full capabilities of the flute and the her bond with Thailand; and “Frost Place” was written While Schneckenburger may be better known for character and depth of the tunes (not to imply she gave for the aforementioned Lissa Schneckenburger and her performance-type ventures – as a member of the any of those things short shrift before). Corey DiMario, a slow reel that is tender and bucolic bands Halali or Childsplay, for example, or fronting Heaton also is aided mightily by her guest musicians: in the manner of their Vermont homestead. her own band – she has plenty of experience playing for Matt is there on guitar and bouzouki for many of the Heaton notes that the album’s namesake, which she’s contra dances, and has made the acquaintance of some tracks, and Shannon’s fellow Long Time Courting wearing in the cover photo, is “a vintage composition of the contra dance scene’s most estimable musicians, member, Liz Simmons, adds guitar on one track, but of lace and satin” – a perfectly appropriate description like Bob McQuillen, Dudley Laufman, Dave Cory, and it’s Scottish harpist Maeve Gilchrist and percussion- for this deeply felt, engaging work. David Kaynor (the latter two both making guest ap- ist/bouzouki and bodhran player Paddy League whose pearances on “Dance”), among others. As respectful of presence are felt the most. The harp’s resonance, its Subscribe Today to Boston’s Own Hometown Newspaper the tradition as she is – the CD’s sleeve even includes versatility as a melody and rhythm instrument, comple- instructions for the dances associated with these tunes ments the flute’s gracefulness, and Gilchrist’s leanings – Schneckenburger is able to reimagine and recast it toward jazz and world music make her playing all in often fascinating, and quite listenable ways. the more distinct. League has this world music busi- Boston Irish Start with the first track, “Petronella,” the epitome of a whirling, stomping, hand-clapping New England contra dance. 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Love songs are often divided into two kinds, according to Arlington-based singer Lynn Noel: pre-love songs and post-love songs. What’s sometimes overlooked, she says, “is that there’s a delicious filling in the middle, too.” Noel and three other Greater Boston area performers will sing the praises (literally) of the many flavors of love when BCMFest kicks off the 2011 edition of its Celtic Music Monday series on Feb. 14 at Club Passim in Harvard Square. Joining Noel for “Lovin’ It: A Valentine’s Day Concert of Humorous, Amorous and Deliciously Lusty Ditties” will be Diane Taraz, Jonathan Gilbert and Anabel Graetz. The evening will feature traditional ballads, parlor songs and love songs from the Celtic, English and French traditions that run the gamut, Noel says, “from proper to partly love-lorn, improper to bawdy.” An early evening session at BCMFest 2011. Photo by Sean Smith “We plan to explore and celebrate the love life-cycle to the fullest,” she adds, “with lots of opportunities for condition; they explain why fools fall in love.” Tickets for Celtic Music Monday, which begins at 8 romantic harmonies and lusty singalongs. These are Lynn Noel (lynnoel.com/crosscurrents); Diane Taraz p.m., are $12, $6 for members of Club Passim, WGBH not the kind of love songs you hear on the radio. The old (dianetaraz.com); Jonathan Gilbert (hornpipe.org/cur- and WUMB. See passim.org for more information. songs touch our hearts with strength, passion, tears, rent_members/jonathan_gilbert.html.;Anabel Graetz laughter and compassion for this universal human (gis.net/~mtf/prop.htm). Injuries Kept Jordan On the Sidelines Her large following of friends and fans are looking toward Boston Irish dancer/choreographer Kieran Jordan’s return to the performing stage this month. For Jordan, the two Cambridge performances on Feb. 20 with her new group, “The Sole Mates,” will mark the first time in almost half a year that she will be physically able to perform. She first was injured early last summer, when she pulled a hamstring while dancing. After a long stretch of limited movement, she returned to dancing in September, only to be hit with a severe foot injury that left her unable to dance at all. A preliminary exam by orthopedists suggested she had suffered a stress fracture in the foot, and one doctor cautioned her that the injury might force her to cease dancing completely. The injury was similar to an ath- lete’s injury, and the medical people were stymied about how best to treat it. The prognosis kept changing, but after a grueling fall and winter of rehab and healing, Jordan has been able to lace on the shoes and return to the stage later this month, much to her delight and relief. Last September, days before the injury, Kieran joined the Irish Studies Program at Boston College as a part- time faculty member. The 1996 BC graduate says she is “delighted to be back at her alma mater, teaching Tradi- tional Irish Dance for undergraduates.” The Sole Mates Are Ready to Go (Continued from page 1) ing groups, comprised of people who live in different cities, and often in different countries. When you con- nect artistically and personally, you just want to dive in. You make the best of it.” Jordan is a veteran of Irish music and dance performances throughout North America and Europe, including the WGBH production of A Christmas Celtic Sojourn, for which she has served as choreographer and dance director for seven years. Tickets are $20 general admission ($15 for students with ID, $18 for BDA members). Reservations are strongly suggested. Cash or checks only, at the door. To reserve tickets, send an e-mail to solematesirishdance@ gmail.com or call 617-645-3743.

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By Judy Enright There’s a magnificent cir- Special to the BIR cular table in the upstairs One of Ireland’s most drawing room with legs appealing attributes, as carved from a single piece we’ve said in previous of oak. columns, is that no matter The bedroom now how many times you visit, contains his deathbed, you can always discover brought to Derrynane something new. from the Villa della Fon- For instance, local tana in Genoa where he friends recently toured died on May 15, 1847. And Ireland and spotted a sign when you visit, don’t miss for the Skelligs Choco- the beautiful chapel or late Co. as they drove the coach house that con- near Ballinskelligs, Co. tains the chariot on which Kerry. They took the road O’Connell returned to his and came upon the most Merrion Square home wonderful factory where after being released from chocolates are made and Richmond Prison in 1844. Derrynane, once the country home of Daniel packed in hand-painted Be sure to walk through O’Connell, is now a museum and memorial to boxes and other origi- the tunnel under the road Ireland’s first Catholic statesman and advocate nal packaging. Take a and enjoy the gardens, for non-violent change who is often compared to look at these websites: which are very well main- Martin Luther King and Gandhi. skelligchocolate.com and tained and contain the cocoabeanchocolates.com most magnificent flowers and, if you’re in the area, and trees. And, keep an my friends highly recom- eye out for many species mend a stop at this factory of birds from puffins to that they totally found by curlews to, my favorites, accident and thoroughly the wagtails. enjoyed. Other OPW sites in the DERRYNANE area include Desmond I’ve been to Co. Kerry Castle and Charles Fort, many times but never both in Kinsale, Co. Cork; visited Derrynane Na- Ilnacullin or Garnish tional Historic Park until Island in West Cork; the Blasket Islands Visitors’ The beautiful chapel at Derrynane House, the last spring. The property ancestral home of Daniel O’Connell, Irish lawyer, presents a fascinating Centre (also signposted as Ionad an Bhlascaoid) politician and statesman, at the tip of the Iveragh look at the country home, Peninsula in Co. Kerry. heritage and lifestyle of on the Dingle Peninsula, Photos by Judy Enright Some 300 acres of the Derrynane’s land, together 19th-century Irish patriot Co. Kerry; Killarney Na- with the ancestral home of Daniel O’Connell, make Daniel O’Connell. tional Park; Ross Castle, drawer in a bedside table 2011, which is the Year up Derrynane National Historic Park. The proper- Derrynane is at the tip on the shore of Killarney’s and pulled out a Round of the Rabbit. There will ties are managed by the Office of Public Works and of the Iveragh Peninsula Lower Lake in Co. Kerry; Tower Travel brochure for be cultural exhibitions, are open to the public. and, in O’Connell’s words, Scattery Island Informa- St. Patrick’s Week in Ire- a weekend carnival, lec- “Perhaps if I could show tion Centre in Kilrush, land, March 14-22, 1976. ture series, art and crafts that the Russell Memorial flights will be lifting off on you the calm and exquisite Co. Clare, and the Ennis That was the first time I workshops, film, Chinese Weekend will be held in a regular basis from Logan beauty of these capacious Friary in Ennis, Co, Clare. ever went to Ireland. opera, and a host of other Doolin, Co. Clare, from to Shannon and Dublin. bays and mountain prom- And don’t forget that My husband, a mem- activities to celebrate Feb. 25 to 28. The Russell Flights and deals are ontories, softened in the many tourist attractions ber of the Boston Police Sino-Irish relationships. Weekend was established offered by other airlines, pale moonlight…when in Ireland do not stay open Emerald Society at the From Feb. 3-6, head up in 1995 in memory of Mi- too, but usually involve all which during the day during the winter, so be time, and I flew over and to the Inishowen Penin- cho Russell, world famous layovers in various cities was grand and terrific has sure to check in advance drove around for a week sula for the International trad musician who died in and can add several hours become calm and serene … before visiting. Most Irish visiting cousins, aunts, Guitar Festival based in 1994, and it is held over to your trip but also reduce perhaps you could admit tourist attractions now and uncles he had never McGrorys of Culdaff. For the last full weekend in the cost. that the man who has of- have websites. before met. His mother more info, visit the website February. This is a cel- Check out seasonal ten been called a ferocious I LOVE MAYO was from Ballymote, Co. iguitar.ie. ebration of traditional happenings at Tourism demagogue is, in truth, a Speaking of websites, Sligo, and his father from From Feb. 17-27, Dublin music, song and dance. Ireland’s website (dis- lover of Nature.” we were interested to see a Tarbert, Kerry. They met City will be the site of the For more, visit michorus- coverireland.com) and The park includes Der- new website called iLove- in Boston where both had Jameson Dublin Inter- sellweekend.ie enjoy your trip to Ireland rynane House, set amidst Mayo.com that showcases immigrated to find work. national Film Festival, TRAVEL whenever you go. some 300 acres, all of the art, photography, and During our tour, both of Ireland’s premiere feature When Ireland is on which is managed and crafts created by artists us fell totally in love with film festival and a citywide maintained today by the living or working in Co. Ireland and we returned event that includes 11 National Monuments and Mayo. Initially offering many times. days of movie magic. Each Historic Properties Ser- original artworks, canvas How about this? One year the festival presents vice of the Office of Public prints, and mounted paper option – a car, five nights international talent and Works (OPW). The house prints, the site will expand in First Class hotels, more than 110 films from was opened to the public to include photographs two nights at the Royal 30 countries, ensuring in 1967. The surround- and a range of crafts. Dublin, full Irish break- that there is something for Large Format Printing ing parklands opened in The website was found- fast daily and a cocktail everyone. For more info, 1975 to mark the 200th ed by Jane and Alistair reception -- was $159 visit the website jdiff.com Billboards • Banners anniversary of O’Connell’s Steger-Lewis. “We are per person for the week, Or, how about the Win- birth. delighted to be able to double occupancy. To rent ter and Cask Ales Festival 1022 Morrissey Boulevard, Dorchester Daniel was the eldest offer beautiful images just an automatic car for in Cork City? From Feb. 11 617-282-2100 of Morgan and Catherine of Mayo, its culture and a week cost $135 in 1976. –13, the festival features O’Connell’s ten children crafts, which will provide a Amazing! Ireland’s finest cask ales carrolladvertising.com and he and his younger reminder of our wonderful HAPPENINGS and craft-brewed winter brother, Maurice, were county to people around Going over to Ireland ales. The Beerfest takes your agenda, be sure to adopted by their wealthy the world,” Jane said. this winter? If you’re place in a heated beer visit your favorite travel but childless uncle, Muiris The website address is near Dublin this month hall with food available agent or the Aer Lingus “Hunting-Cap” O’Connell. ilovemayo.com between the first and the throughout theThe weekend County website Donegal (aerlingus.com) Association, Boston The house is beautifully AS TIME GOES BY 14th, the Dublin Chi- and live music each night. for the latest direct flights decorated with many piec- It is totally amazing to nese New Year Festival For more information, and ground deals. Hope- es from O’Connell’s day as me how fast time flies! Committee is planning visit: franciscanwellbrewSt. Patrick’s- fully, Reunion Aer Lingus will& Banquet well as other furnishings. I recently opened the a diverse program for ery.com sort out their contentious Music lovers Saturday,take note cabin March crew issues 5, 2011, soon and 7:00 p.m. Florian Hall Phillips Candy House 55 Hallet St., Dorchester fine chocolates since 1925 Family Style Roast Beef Buffet Entertainment by Erin’s Melody with Margaret Dalton Harney School of Irish Stepdance Tickets $35.00 per person Hope to see you all there! Please join us for an enjoyable evening of entertainment and fun.

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We were going shopping last month – so let’s continue. You have already learned how to ask, Cross “How much?” Cé mhéad? /kay WEE-uht/, as well as “this” an seo /uhn shaw/ and “that” an sin / uhn shin/. In addition you know, “expensive” daor Words /deer/ and “inexpensive” (or “cheap”), saor /seer/. You also know the word for “shop” siopa /SHAW- The Irish puh/. Now imagine two ladies meeting each other on the street. crosswords are Eilís: Dia duit, a Cháit. Good morning, Kate. a service of an Cáit: Dia’s Muire duit, a Eilís. Good morning to you, Ellie. Ireland-based Eilís: Cén ait tusa ag dul go luath? “Where are you going so early?” website which Cáit: Tá sé an-fhuar inniú. “It is very cold today.” provides Irish Tá cóta ur uaim. “I need a new coat.” Family Coats of Eilís: Cén uair osclóidh an siopa? “When will the shop open?” Arms by email. Cáit: Naoi a chlog. “Nine o’clock.” You are invited Cén t-am é anois? “What time is it now?” to visit Eilís: Tá sé beagnach chun a naoi. “It’s almost nine.” www. Cáit: Buíochas. Tá mé sioctha. “Thanks. I am freezing.” bigwood.com/ Let us look at this conversation line by line. You have already had the greetings, “God with you”, Dia heraldry leat, and the response, “God and Mary with you”, Dia ‘s Muire leat. Here the ‘s is an abbreviation of the joining word, is, just as we say, “Bread ‘n butter” for “Bread and butter.” “Ellie” is short for “Elizabeth”. ©-bigwood.com Muire /MEER-uh/ is reserved for the Virgin IRELAND IN CROSSWORDS Mary as opposed to Máire /MAH-ree/ for a com- ACROSS church near Clonmines, having a ruined twin on the mon forename. 1. Cake to start with, but no ham following on the way Wye in South Wales. (7,5) In addition you have already learned the vocative back in Waterford fishing village where whales have 10. Bear they beat rears up in Dublin entertainment case. The form required when you speak directly been known to beach. (8) place burnt down in 1951 and reopened 1966. (5,7) to a person. The vocative, remember, requires the 4. Elk Ike disposed of in attractive Clare resort sheltered prefix A’ and the lenition (aspiration) of the fol- 13. In an informal way chartered accountant leads from the Atlantic by the Duggerna Rocks. (6) Saul astray. (6) lowing consonant. Males will “slenderize” the final 9. Cut ham in pieces for she who wanted Oisín to stay consonant by inserting . 16. Disorderly M.C. able to issue instruction not to i in Tir na nOg. (5) Examples are Cáit /kayt/ to a’ Cháit /uh hayt/ panic. (2,4) but Tomás /TOH-mas/ to a’ Thomáis /uh HOH- 10. Mr. Baba seen in Donegal incident. (3) 17. This is made up of unsolicited circulars about milk, mish/. Note that Eilís, since it begins with a vowel 11. Pins that sound like a scot back in Lusk categori- Juan. (4,4) and is a female name does not lenite. cally. (5) 18. Play a sneaky trick on a German night in one of Eilís’ question and Cáit’s answer both have “in- 12. Get a rub of this old thing for luck in Tramore the Ireland’s four green fields. (8) tensifiers”, words that magnify the meaning such as licensed premises. (5) 19. Religious doctor outside the untidy room in Leitrim “very” and “so” in English. These you have already 14. The two of them are in Drumshanbo, then. (4) site of old ironworks on shores of Lough Bofin. (6) had, too, but a little review is good and you have 15. “The —— things a man is ashamed of, the —— 20. Fast musical makes rope tangle around the saint. (6) not yet learned luath /LOO-uh/, “early”. respectable he is.” Shaw. (4) 24. Piece of computer information inclusively concealed You learned add emphasis to an expression of 17. A jig can’t run around, but this will take you on a by Templemore establishment . (4) time by adding go before the adverb. trip around the lakes of Killarney. (8,3) 27. “There’s no such thing as — publicity, except your Such as in Érinn go bráth, “Ireland Forever”, 21. Garden tool, one of those from Mallow? (4) own obituary.” Brendan Behan (3) literally “Ireland until the Day of Judgment”. Here 22. Young creature hidden in Ballinakill ambulance. (4) Eilis emphasizes both tú (tusa) and luath, “early”, 23. Fool will moor up facing north. (5) CROSSWORD SOLUTION ON PAGE 19 “so early”, go luath. 25. Dish of powdery boiled potatoes is insincere when In her reply Cáit emphasizes fuar /FOO-uhr/ mouthed. (5) “cold” by prefixingan- . Fuar is an adjective used 26. Sunshine lad! (3) Irish Sayings to describe the weather. When prefixing an- to a 27. Arts graduate so Roman as to be fundamental. (5) word beginning with the consonants f- and g-, it Even a tin knocker will shine on a dirty door. 28. Old men get confused as to the megalithic monu- Every patient is a doctor - after his cure. lenites them. An-fhuar “very cold” or an-gheal ment, with a fine example in Kilternan, Co. Dublin. (6) “The Windy day is not a day for scallops (thatching).” “very bright (sunny)”. Since fh- is “silent”, the result 29. The do far out in small East Galway town near for an-fhuar is /uhn OOR/. Ross Abbey beside the Black River. (8) “People live in each other’s shelter.” Tá cóta ur uaim. “I need (a) new coat” is an “The world would not make a racehorse of a donkey.” idiom – where the words do not make literal sense “You are not a fully fledged sailor unless you have but the whole is easily understood by an Irish sailed under full sail,” “and you have not built a wall speaker. Literally the words read, “Is coat new from DOWN me” where uaim is a prepositional pronoun based 1. A burn can meander in sheltered Donegal resort on unless you have rounded a corner.” on ó plus mé. the shores of Lough Swilly under Slieve Snacht. (8) “There is no strength without unity.” ó + mé = uaim ó + muid = uainn 2. Len comes over with 26 across, almost. (6) “You must live with a person to know a person. If you ó + tú = úait ó + sibh = uaibh 3. Hurl off this tree? (3) want to know me come and live with me.” ó + sé = uaidh ó + said = uathu 5. I, to a confused Greek character, of little conse- “Praise the young and they will blossom” quence. (4) ó + sí = uaithi “The raggy colt often made a powerful horse.” 6. Lose control and do this to the traces, that’s one Clearly the shop is not open since Eilís asks when “Age is honorable and youth is noble.” it will be. Here we have something new, the future point! (4,4) tense of two-syllable “regular” verbs. Irish regards 7. Shifty eye, ask inside for small Sligo seaside resort “Youth does not mind where it sets its foot.” all words as one or two syllables – anything beyond near a number of dolmens and ring forts. (6) “Both your friend and your enemy think you will two syllables in Irish thought are simply two syl- 8. Brain bent, yet wanders to Co. 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Antrim: A six-hundred tonne ceremony by his sons Ronan and strains of fiddle, tin whistle, Dutch barge moored on the Brian, and his daughter-in-law and accordion as Ceol Charlinn River Lagan at Lanyon Quay Susan. 2011 takes place in the town. in Belfast is home to a maritime Derry: He may be only six- Organized by the local Commu- museum containing thousands teen years of age but Joshua nity Development, St Oliver’s of artifacts associated with the Jackson from the Kings Lane Primary School, and the Lough city’s maritime heritage, includ- estate in Ballykelly is about to Youth Peace Project, this is the ing drawings from Harland and embark on his second business sixth year of the event which fea- Wolff. Funded by the Heritage venture. Although he has no tures classes held in a number of Lottery Fund, the Northern business background, Joshua instruments including the harp Ireland Tourist Board and the already runs a successful public and uilleann pipes. There will Arts Council, the MV Confiance relations company, and he is also be concerts on the Friday includes a multi-use heritage now planning to open a boutique and Saturday night, and an ‘In and arts space in addition to hotel in Bushmills. The Port Conversation’ event in The Foy the exhibition and future plans Caman House, on the outskirts Centre will be led by Fintan Val- include the provision of a cafe. of the Co. Antrim village, was lely, editor of ‘The Companion to The new facility opened to the originally a bed and breakfast Irish Traditional Music’. public last month. establishment, but Joshua Mayo: Aaron Joyce from Armagh: One of the Chilean hopes to turn it into a five-star Westport is not only studying miners who were dramatically boutique hotel with a restau- for his Leaving Certificate but rescued last October was to rant. Although adamant that also runs his own business. address the South American he has had no financial support, During his transition year the Missions Society Ireland at Joshua admits to having as his seventeen-year-old worked in their Friday Night Live gather- mentor a prominent business- Market 57, a homeware shop ing in Craigavon Civic Centre man from the north west. in Westport, and came up with the last week of January. Jose Donegal: When John Swee- the idea of selling the stock to a Henriquez planned to tell the ney of Drumaweir, Greencastle wider market within Ireland on story of the miners’ survival reached his 100th birthday last the internet. A local homeware and eventual rescue. He was month he not only received supplier provides the stock and also due to talk at the Shankill birthday greetings from Presi- Aaron collects a commission on Parish Church. He will be ac- dent Mary McAleese, but also everything he sells online. He companied by his wife Blanca, from Queen Elizabeth. Up to set up the business last Novem- and Alf Cooper, chaplain to four years ago John was liv- ber and so far it has shown a the President of Chile, will be ing in Scotland, where he was profit, but now Aaron is hoping translating for the couple. The born and had lived all his life, to expand to an international event was organized by Geoff and at that time his son Danny market. The company is based Hamilton. persuaded him to move to Ire- over the homeware shop that Carlow: A day of celebrations land and live with himself and inspired his business success. took place recently to mark the his wife Agatha, who has since Meath: Sonya Macari from retirement of Margaret Keegan, died. Celebrations took place in new harbour will extend only Irish person to receive the Clonee has landed a role in the a past pupil of Scoil Mhuire gan the Seán Tí pub in Greencastle one kilometer out to sea and Lancome Golden Rose for her American television comedy Smál in Carlow, who has taught where John was joined by rela- will have 660m of quay berth work as a beauty consultant at ‘Chuck’, but she will be speak- in the school for the past forty tives and friends from Ireland, for liners, oil tankers, cargo Debenham’s in the Whitewater ing with an Italian accent. The years. Principal since 2007, Mrs. Scotland, and Cornwall. vessels, and fishing vessels. Shopping Centre. Pamela, the twenty nine year old has been in Keegan received presentations Down: Peter Maxwell and The proposal also includes a daughter of Mary and William Hollywood for the past two years from the children, after which Geraldine Foley, inveterate marina to provide facilities for Moore and mother of ten-year- working towards her big break, a special Mass was celebrated sailors who spent some years more than 200 leisure craft. old Dean, is to receive the and it came with an audition in in Carlow Cathedral. Indicative navigating the globe in the According to Councillor Brian eighteen-carat gold brooch as which she had to read a part in of the high esteem in which she yacht they built themselves, Walsh, a former member of well as a champagne reception Italian. According to Sonya, the was held is the fact that she have now turned their atten- Galway Harbour Company, the and dinner at the Ritz Carlton directors didn’t realize she was was named Ireland’s Teacher tion to the inland waterways construction phase alone could Hotel in Powerscourt, an over- speaking Italian with an Irish of the Year in 1999, a title for of Ireland. The couple, who now provide some 500 jobs. night stay and a luxury day at accent and hadn’t realized she which she was nominated by own a river cruiser, have called Kerry: The Brennan broth- the hotel spa. She trained at was Irish until filming began. the parents of her junior infant a meeting in Scarva Visitor Cen- ers, Francis and John, who the Marie Therese School of The third series of the pro- class. The day concluded with a tre for this month to engender have extensive experience in Complementary Therapies in gramme is due to air this month. celebratory meal at the Seven interest in the restoration of the hospitality business, have Portlaoise before joining Lan- Monaghan: At just ten years Oaks Hotel. the Newry Canal. This is one come to the rescue of Vincent come four years ago. of age a young girl from Castle- Cavan: Word has gone out of the last unrestored stretches Kidd and his sister Fiona, who Leitrim: A new Festival blayney has become a world from Cavan Town Council for of Irish waterways and Peter five years ago purchased The Committee has been elected champion. Rebecca Sweeney, help in locating the town’s origi- and Geraldine are anxious to Royal Hotel in Knightstown to organise this year’s Dromod the daughter of John and Ro- nal charter, granted by King see the work carried out so that on Valentia Island. Hit by the Family Festival, following the saleen Sweeney, travelled to the James I in 1610 when Cavan it will be possible to travel on recession and a failure to secure success of last year’s event. The Line Dancing World Champion- was established as a municipal inland waterways from Newry a bank loan, the pair saw their festival, on the first Sunday in ships in Milan and was placed corporation and given the right to Waterford. business dwindling until the May, is once again being held first in both categories in which to hold a market. The town Dublin: Nikki Kavanagh Brennans undertook to help in Noreen Diffley’s field and she was entered. First dancing is due to celebrate its 400th from Swords, a professional them as part of their television among new events this year will six dances in her line, and then anniversary this year, but un- singer, is one of five acts who will programme “At Your Service.” be guessing the weight of a bull, eight with a professional part- fortunately the original Cavan battle it out on a special edition Now the Kidds have reopened a bungee run, and the village’s ner, Rebecca, who attends the Town Charter has been missing of The Late Late Show for the the hostel, refurbished the first ever Dog Show. The festival Memphis Belles Line Dancing for a number of years. It was prize of representing Ireland hotel, and are also catering for will be officially launched at the Club in Carrickmacross, won last seen in the council offices in the Eurovision Song Con- weddings. end of February in the Brandy both contests and was named and its present whereabouts is test. Nikki has already backed Kildare: Kildare town will Well and fundraising is due to World Champion in Youth unknown. The members of the Niamh Kavanagh last year and be the centre of festivities to start in the coming weeks. Newcomer. Town Council are anxious to Marc Roberts three years ago, mark St Brigid’s Day, with the Limerick: Damien Ryan from Offaly: Daingean Reforma- have it on exhibition during the and she is a regular singer with Kindling Flames of Hope event Ashbrooke Garden in Limerick, tory, which earned a poor repu- anniversary celebrations. the RTE Concert Orchestra. running for a week in the town. who teaches at the Sexton Street tation for the treatment of the Clare: In response to more She will be competing against A walk through Brigid’s Monas- CBS, is setting off on his own to boys who were sent there during than sixty objections, including Jedward, The Vard Sisters, tic City with Mario Corrigan ride his BMW F650 motorcycle the last century, is to see a new one from world surf champion Don Mescall and a new band will set off from the Market from Limerick to Ghana in order lease of life. Part of the build- Mick Fanning, the county coun- recently signed to EMI Records. Square, while Aras Bhride will to raise funds for education in ing is to be handed over to the cil has lodged a revised applica- Each entrant has a mentor and be the location for learning how the African country. Damien has Daingean Sports Complex Com- tion for a new pier at Doolin. Nikki is being helped by David to weave St .Brigid’s crosses. already raised money to provide mittee by the Office of Public The surfing community had Hayes. The contest takes place The St. Brigid’s Eve ritual pil- books to children in a school Works and it will be developed objected to the original plan, on February 11. grimage will take place at St. in Malawi through his charity as a sporting facility for local claiming it would affect waves Fermanagh: Niall Cox from Brigid’s Well, which will also Oideachas San Afraic and has children. The committee, under off Crab Island and Doolin Point, Belcoo has been selected to be the setting for the Eucharist now contacted three schools chairman Donal Milne, has been and the pier is now to be fifteen represent Ireland at the A on the final day of the festival. in Ghana that he aims to help granted a ten-year license to the meters shorter than originally International Series bowling This year’s Celtic Lecture will with his fundraising activities. premises and it is hoped that its planned, and located twenty- competition which will take be delivered by Charles Doherty In addition to books, he is also past reputation can be overcome five meters farther away from place in Scotland in March. of University College Dublin. hoping to be able to supply the by its future potential. the waves. The construction Niall started his bowling career Kilkenny: Because a Kilma- schoolchildren in Ghana with Roscommon: With the sign- must be completed by the end of at the age of six when his par- cow man wanted to be able to tell school uniforms. ing of a twenty-five-year lease the year to avail of the 6-million ents bought him a set of mini his now four-year-old daughter Longford: With only a small with Mid Town Property on a euro funding. bowls and he first joined Belcoo in years to come that he did amount of exterior work still to building at the Centre Point Cork: At the Fota Island Ho- bowling club before going on take some action in protest be completed on the new 1.5-mil- Retail Park, it appears that tel last month, Paddy O’Brien, to join Mullaghdun, where he at the Government’s handling lion euro Ballymahon Library it Roscommon town will eventu- the man behind the national is at present a member. The of the economy, he organized is hoped that it will be opening ally have its own cinema. The Over 60s talent competition, twenty-five-year-old, who was a a march. Stephen Tobin was in the near future. The library is project has been subject to a was named as Cork Person of the member of the first All-Ireland joined by a number of other housed in the old courthouse and number of delays but Darren Year for 2010. Paddy has been Junior Inter Zone winning team, men walking from Kilmacow to the interior work has already Corcoran of Flix Leisure said running the talent show in com- is now hoping that this competi- Leinster House to demand an been completed. In addition to it will now definitely be opened munities all over the country for tion will lead to a place on the apology from the Government. the library the early nineteenth this year. It has taken longer more than thirty years although full international team. John Dunphy, Dermot Murray, century building also comprises than anticipated and he admit- his voluntary work stretches Galway: The plans for the Ned Murray, and Aaron Tobin a one-stop-shop and community ted that it had been a mistake back to 1953 when he began development of Galway Har- were in the group who averaged facility, with the library on the to set an opening date that they helping the elderly in the in- bour, which will allow large twenty to twenty-five kilome- ground floor and the upper floor had subsequently been unable ner city areas of Cork. Recently cruise liners to berth, went on ters a day, carrying placards to be used as a large meeting to meet. The company is at retired as regional manager of public display last month at critical of the Government. room or community room. present in the process of pur- the Irish Heart Foundation, he the Harbour Hotel in the city. Laois: Pamela Moore from Louth: Early this month, chasing state-of-the-art digital was accompanied to the awards The proposed 50-million euro Mountrath has become the Carlingford will resound to the (Continued on page 18) Page 18 February 2011 BOSTON IRISH Reporter Worldwide at www.bostonirish.com News Direct From Ireland

Inflation up to 1.3% – The following the 2004 Indian Ocean HIQA recommends emer- annual Consumer Prices Index tsunami. gency response time – The in December was 1.3 percent Ireland Today: Employment & Industrial Health Information and Quality higher than in December 2009, Relations Authority has recommended a with a 0.2 percent increase 58 jobs to go in Dublin – response time of eight minutes recorded last month. This com- Six Michelin DFDS, the Dutch transport by ambulance services to emer- pares to a decrease of 0.5 percent company, has announced that gency calls. The HIQA has also recorded in December 2009. Stars Retained, One is Lost it is to close its ferry services recommended that emergency Increased fuel prices had the Deanes Restaurant in Belfast had to close for four months at Dublin Port from the end service providers should begin biggest impact in the month as at the start of last year due to flood damage, and it is claimed of January, with the loss of 58 to report their response time this affected transport costs and that it is this factor that led to its losing its Michelin star jobs. SIPTU official Ken Flem- starting later this year. home heating costs. Other facing called for the industry to Teenager awarded dam- tors were increases in the prices after 14 years. Chef Michael Deane earned the prestigious star the first year he opened his restaurant on Howard Street be regulated, saying that the ages for birth injuries – Nicole of hairdressing, private health, withdrawal of DFDS is due to and had retained it ever since. Michelin Guide editor Derek Hassett, 13, has been awarded and motor insurance. The cost the issuing of too many licenses damages of 3.75-million euro Bulmer commented that the flood would not have come into of clothing, footwear and alcohol to shipping companies. Others in the High Court as Justice fell during the month. The 1.3 the consideration when the restaurant was being evaluated. see it as simply a reduction in Iarfhlaith O’Neill found that her percent rate is the highest in The six Michelin star restaurants in the Republic all business due to the recession. consultant obstetrician had de- two years. retained their rating. They include Restaurant Patrick Software company to cre- layed her delivery at St Joseph’s Further deaths from flu Guilbaud, L’Ecrivain, Chapter One, Bon Apetit, and Thorn- ate 150 jobs in Cork – Just Maternity Hospital in Clonmel, but case numbers decreas- ton’s, all in Dublin, and the Cliff House Hotel in Waterford. before he resigned last month, Co. Tipperary. The court heard ing – A further nine deaths Minister for Enterprise, Trade that Nicole, who has cerebral from flu were recorded during Tyrone football team, members year to just 10 million this and Innovation Batt O’Keeffe palsy and is severely disabled, the third week of January, of the local Errigal Ciarán’s year. The shortfall will mean announced that US multina- was delivered at 1. a.m. on Nov. four in the Republic and five in football team and pupils and that the operation will have to tional Quest Software is estab- 15, 1997, and that most of her the North. However numbers staff from St Patrick’s Acadamy become more focused, according lishing an international shared injuries occurred in the half hour diagnosed are decreasing. In in Dungannon, where Michaela to Garda Commissioner Martin services center employing 150 before her birth. Dr Raymond the South the Health Protection had been a teacher. Bishop John Callinan. He also said that he staff in Cork city. The new jobs, Howard should, according to Surveillance Centre reported McAreavey, uncle of the griev- had access to additional funds which will be based in Citygate Justice O’Neill, have been ready 7,700 cases in that week coming husband John, was chief should the need arise. Operation in Mahon, will come on stream in the operating theatre from pared with 9,000 in the previous celebrant at the requiem Mass Anvil was established in 2005 over the next three years. Quest 12.20 a.m. and he described the seven days, while in the North just as he had officiated at the in response to an increase in develops enterprise systems and obstetrician’s delay in delivering director of public health Carolyn couple’s marriage in the same organized crime. network management software the child as “inexplicable.” Harper has said the numbers of church on December 30. Gang loot 60 boats on Shan- for businesses. The company Travel & Tourism cases has peaked. Those with Among those attending the non – In the early hours of Jan. already has a sales office in Talks held on Golden Trek- underlying health conditions house over last weekend were 18, a gang of five masked men, Dublin. ker scheme – Talks are being are, of course, still vulnerable. First Minister Peter Robinson who were caught on CCTV, Concerns over cash-for- held involving Fáilte Ireland, To date the North has seen 21 and a number of his DUP col- broke into 60 boats moored at gold lead to investigation Iarnród Éireann, and Tourism deaths from swine flu, 18 of the leagues. Also there was deputy Butler’s marina near Carrick- – Former Minister for Justice Ireland to discuss the future victims having underlying con- First Minister Martin McGuin- on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim, and Dermot Ahern has asked Garda of the Golden Trekker scheme. ditions, while in the South six ness, who returned for the made off with a large number Commissioner Martin Callinan Introduced last year, the scheme people have died from flu, five funeral on Monday. of items. The gang had parked to investigate whether some gave free rail travel on main line, of them from swine flu. Vatican rejected move to their vehicles some distance of the numerous cash-for-gold Dart, and commuter trains to Thousands attend McA- report clerical abusers – from the marina and they made businesses that have been set all tourists over 66 years of age. reavey funeral – On Jan, 24, An RTE program shown last several trips to load up the tele- up in recent times are being Between March and December thousands of people attended month included information on visions, GPS systems, alcohol run by organized crime gangs. some 15,000 tickets were issued. the funeral of newlywed Mi- a Vatican directive issued in and other items taken. Gardaí Cash-for-gold kiosks have been Iarnród Éireann has said it will chaela McAreavey, the 27-year- 1997 in which the pope rejected are now to contact all members set up in shopping centers all consider continuing the scheme old teacher who had been mur- a recommendation that priests of the inland boating fraternity over the country and there is if it receives funding from Fáilte dered in Mauritius two weeks who abused children should be in case the gang attempts to sell concern that they facilitate the Ireland. earlier when she woke up to reported to the civil authori- the items in this country. disposal of stolen goods. St. John’s Castle to be thieves in her hotel room. The ties. The directive also said it New Red Cross chief is Health redeveloped – A Government funeral at St. Malachy’s Church, would offer support to any priest former AIB official – The Admonishment for sur- grant of 4.7 million euro has Ballymacilroy, was one of the defrocked by the Irish Church newly-appointed secretary geon found guilty over pa- been secured by Shannon De- largest funerals ever seen in following known child abuse, general of the Irish Red Cross, tient death – Dr. Jarvaid Ah- velopment, who will contribute Co. Tyrone. A large marquee and did so on a number of oc- Dónal Forde, is the former head mad Butt has been found guilty a further one million euro for was erected outside the church casions. This was confirmed in of Allied Irish Bank’s Republic of professional misconduct in the redevelopment of the 13th to hold some of the overflow. 1998 when Archbishop of Dublin of Ireland division. Forde moved relation to the death of Colette century St. John’s Castle in Michaela’s coffin was carried on Desmond Connell was told by from that position to director Donohoe, 54, at St. James’ Limerick. Interpretative facili- the shoulders of family, friends, the prefect of the Congregation of group strategy at the bank Hospital in August 2006. The ties will be installed and a num- and neighbors for most of the for Clergy that it was Vatican just seven months before he Fitness to Practise Committee ber of re-enactments will take mile-long journey from the Bal- policy to defend the rights of an left the bank in December 2009. found that Dr. Butt, who is to place, and it is expected that the lygawley home of her parents, accused priest. Persistent concerns about the be admonished by the Medical development of the castle and Mickey and Marian Harte. Major garda operation governance and financial ir- Council, had fallen short of the the Castle Lane complex will At the church were President budget cut by 50 percent regularities at the Irish Red standards expected of doctors in significantly increase tourism Mary McAleese, Cardinal Seán – Operation Anvil, the most Cross led to calls for reform of his treatment of Ms. Donohoe, numbers to the city. The project Brady, GAA Patron Archbishop significant operation against the body which, a report found, who died from multiple organ is due for completion next year, Dermot Clifford, politicians organized crime in the Republic, did not have sufficient staff or failure, sepsis and severe infec- when the castle will celebrate its from across the divide, leading has had its budget cut in half, management controls to deal tious colitis five days after being 800th anniversary. GAA figures, members of the down from 21-million euro last with the response to its appeal admitted to hospital.

Thirty-Two Counties From Tyrone to Wicklow (Continued from page 17) All-Ireland ballad singer Nora theatre, while the following day meetings in her own home. The Service, the report cites an equipment for the new facility. Butler Swan from Nenagh will a flag-raising ceremony will be Oylgate ICA Guild will hold its increase of 175 percent in red Sligo: Director of Discover launch her CD, “My Homelife in held at The Mall. The commemo- centenary lunch and tea dance and hybrid deer over a fifty-year Sligo Keith McNair is calling Tipperary.” Both she and Eileen rative weekend is an initiative of in the Talbot Hotel. period up to 2008, and a 767 for an amicable solution to the O’Brien-Minogue are members local man Cian Foley and James Wicklow: A report into the percent increase in Sika deer. In dispute that closed Lissadell of the Bru Boru entertainment Doherty, a history enthusiast. numbers of deer in the county some places the animal density House to the public following a group. Westmeath: Councillor Tom has recommended establishing was found to be between 33 and High Court case. McNair, who Tyrone: One of the ten ven- Allen has called for action over a deer-management project in 44 deer per square kilometre, claims to have the signatures ues across the North to be cho- the courthouse in Moate which, areas where the deer population where the European average of a thousand Sligo people sen to host the annual Winter he says, is becoming derelict. is considered unsustainable. is ten animals per square kilo- who support owners Edward Woollie Walks organized by the Although he admits that there Commissioned by deer societ- metre. Ballinastoe and Ashford Walsh and Constance Cassidy, Northern Ireland Cancer Fund are no funds available to have ies, farmers, foresters, and the have been earmarked as pilot believes an alternative route to is Gortin Glen Forest Park. The work carried out on the early National Parks and Wildlife deer-management areas. give access to the beach could walk is due to take place on the nineteenth century building, be agreed on and not impinge last Saturday in February and the councillor, and director of on the home life of the Walshes participants will be encouraged services Barry Kehoe, have and their seven children. He to raise as much money as pos- urged voluntary groups in the further claims that Lissadell sible through sponsorship. The town to consider making use Ireland’s house engendered an input of Winter Woollie Walks vary in of the courthouse. It has been 20 million euro into the area length from between two and used for the past while by Moate last year between visitors to five miles and all money raised Boxing Club but they might not Weather the house and the two major in the ten venues will help to be able to continue using it due concerts held there. provide services and support to a leak in the roof. Reported Monday, January 31, 2011 Tipperary: The twentieth to young cancer patients under Wexford: The Oylegate Guild anniversary of the death of the age of twenty-four, and their of the Irish Countrywomen’s As- Temperatures were close to normal on Tuesday accordionist Paddy O’Brien families. sociation is not only the longest and Wednesday but after that we had frosty nights of Newtown, Nenagh, will be Waterford: The first trico- continually running branch in and bright cold days. marked in mid-March with a lour was unveiled by Thomas the country, it also boasts the concert in aid of North Tipper- Francis Meagher at 33 The Mall oldest member. Due to celebrate ary Hospice for Home Care. The in Waterford City on March 7, its 100th birthday this month, More unsettled conditions are forecast for the gala concert in Portroe Hall is 1848, and on March 5 this year, the branch includes among its coming week. being organized by musician at 18.48, the city will begin to members 96-year-old Margaret Eileen O’Brien-Minogue from celebrate the event. A function Quirke, who has had an involve- Moanfin, Paddy’s daughter, at the House of Waterford Crys- ment in the movement since Latest Temperatures: while a second gathering will tal will set the weekend of events she was aged ten. Up to a few Day 7C (45F) Night 2C (36F) take place in Bobby Reidy’s in motion, David McWilliams years ago she was also honorary bar in Newtown. At this event will host an evening of political president of Oylegate and held Worldwide at www.bostonirish.com February 2011 BOSTON IRISH Reporter Page 19 Recalling the Heady Days of JFK’s Inauguration

President-elect and Mrs. Ken- nedy arrive at the Inaugural gala held in the National Guard Armory, Washington, DC, January 19, 1961. Photograph by Jacques Lowe © Estate of Jacques Lowe

President-Elect and Mrs. Ken- nedy leave their Georgetown home on Inauguration morning, January 20, 1961. Photograph by Jacques Lowe © Estate of Jacques Lowe John F. Kennedy gives his inaugural address on January 20, 1961. US Army Signal Corps photo courtesy JFK Library As part of the 50th-an- Passing the Torch – The treasures from the ceremonial ents documents from the John F. his close advisor, Theodore (Ted) niversary commemoration Inauguration of John F. events building up to the inau- Kennedy Presidential Library Sorensen. This exhibit focuses Kennedy (through August 26, gural – JFK’s farewell to his Archives that trace the evolu- on the drafting of President last month of John F. Ken- 2011) – Before taking the oath home state of Massachusetts; tion of President Kennedy’s in- Kennedy’s inaugural address nedy’s inauguration as of office and delivering one of his arrival in Washington at an augural address. Widely viewed between the election on Nov. president on Jan. 20, 1961, the most memorable addresses inaugural eve gala – and from as one of the most enduring 8, 1960, and the inauguration. the JFK Library launched in our nation’s history, John F. the inaugural ceremony itself. inaugural messages in United Many of the notes and drafts two exhibits that will re- Kennedy spent months prepar- Poetry and Power: The States history, the speech was provide fascinating glimpses ing to ascend to our nation’s Inaugural Address of John meticulously crafted – then into the drafting process. main on display through highest office. This special 50th F. Kennedy (through the fall worked and reworked – by Pres- most of this year: anniversary exhibit presents of this year) -- This exhibit president-elect John F. Kennedy and

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