est. 2006 2020 • Volume 14 - Issue 12 of our neighbors. They may be ours, but in our DNA even more, for having gone Editor’s they are not absolute. through it, and then open our hand, ON THIS DAY IN IRISH HISTORY - DECEMBER Corner Regular checkups are always recom- reach down and clasp the hand of those mended. Reality checks cut through coming after? SAFE HOME By John O’Brien, Jr. the glasses and filters of our limited One Country/One ? Growing 7 December 1979 - Charles J. 21 December 1971 - Heinrich Boll, experience, to listen to those with dif- up Irish, we have that code in our DNA. Haughey defeated George Colley author of Irish Journal (1957) and ferent ones. Then and only then, can we Why shouldn’t that same ideal be the to become leader of Fianna Fail; Nobel Laureate (1972), born in @Jobjr WILLIAM LUTHER Í deliberately choose what filters we want mantra for America; be the same for us December 2020 Vol. 14 • Issue 12 Corp. Bill then worked for Ridge Tool he was elected Taoiseach on 11 Cologne. North Olmsted, Ohio to wear going forward, framed by lis- here in the U.S.? Publisher John O’Brien Jr. Co. as the Division Facilities & Environ- December. March 26, 1953 – October 21, 2020 22 December 1969 - Bernadette tening, empathy, values, and if you are We all bear hurts and dreams and Editor John O’Brien Jr. mental Manager, whereby had respon- Design/Production WILLIAM (Bill) 8 December 1939 - James Galway, Devlin was sentenced to six months Christian, hopefully, the word of God. goals – let us not repeat the mistakes of Christine Hahn sibilities for environmental compliance A Foot in Each Website Rich Croft LUTHER, age 67, the ‘man with the golden flute,” was imprisonment for her activities We cannot drink from the chalice, our past, of a divided Ireland and the Columnists passed away October and loss prevention at the company’s born in north Belfast, the son of a during the Battle of Bogside. the blood of Christ; the mass is ended, sins of the father taken out on the son, Akron Irish Lisa O’Rourke domestic & international locations. shipyard worker. Country An Eejit Abroad Conor Makem 21, 2020 after a long 22 December 1989 - Death of Samuel go in peace, and then close our hands whether here or across the pond. At Home Abroad Regina Costello battle with cancer. In this capacity he traveled to oper- 10 December 2009 - The Pope Beckett, playwright and winner has so many allit- and our eyes to those less fortunate, of Let us return to neighbors, over the Behind the Hedge John O’Brien, Jr. He is survived by his ations in the U.S., Europe, China and publicly apologized for the behavior of the Nobel Prize for Literature erations: COVID, wealth, of equal justice or equal oppor- fence conversations over lemonade, an Blowin’ In Susan Mangan devoted wife Dianne Mexico. After retirement from Ridge of Irish priests who sexually abused (1969). the election, hind- tunity, lying nearby. They are asking icy cold beer or a steaming (Irish or Cleveland Comhra Bob Carney Tool, Bill secured a position at RTA and Cleveland Irish Francis McGarry (nee Gabrenya), his sisters Colette children and then had their actions 27 December 1591 - Escape of Red 2020sight and insight. We all have blurry for help, and the equal opportunities not) coffee, and a willingness to put a Bender, Marie Glasow, Helen Tonsing, was responsible for facilities & mainte- Columbus Irish Molly Truex covered up after a damning report Hugh O’Donnell from vision, framed by the glasses and filters we and/or our predecessors received. little bit of ourselves aside, to sacrifice Cooking Up a Hooley Katie Gagne nance at the west-side rapid stations. Jean Peters and the following deceased: is published the previous month Castle, where he was imprisoned of experience that we wear. Our experi- Crossword Puzzle Linda Fulton Burke As a volunteer for the WSIA, Bill as- Someone fought to give them to us. for the good of all our siblings. It’s what Marian Smith and Carl (Bud) Luther. revealing that archbishops in since his kidnapping in 1587 at the ence is not absolute, not the experience Shouldn’t we appreciate that experience built America, and the existence of a Fields of Glory Vincent Beach He is the son of the late Carl and Doro- sisted in the maintenance of the build- Illuminations J. Michael Finn Dublin had routinely hidden abuse age of fifteen. dream, that can and does come true. Kids Craic Dottie Wenger thy (nee Cozzens). Bill is loved by many ing and grounds and was also involved for decades. Madigan Muses Marilyn Madigan nieces, nephews and friends. 27 December 1904 - The original That dream cannot depend on wheth- with the Open Mic Night sessions. He 13 December 1955 - Grace Gifford er you are a black child watching VP Off Shelf/On This Day Terry Kenneally He was a board member and held the volunteered for Habitat for Humanity Abbey Theatre in Dublin opens Out of the Mailbag John O’Brien, Jr. Plunkett, Irish patriot, died. She Harris on TV and seeing doors open position as Recording Secretary for the and for his home parish, St. Clarence. with Yeats ‘ Baile’ s Strand and Lady Now Available Speak Irish Bob Carney famously married Joseph Plunkett Gregory’s Spreading the News. for the first time, or an old white guy Terry From Derry Terry Boyle West Side Irish-American Club. He was Bill enjoyed working on home improve- hours before his execution in 1916 Toledo Irish Maury Collins 29 December 1937 - The Constitution on iTunes like me, who cares just as deeply, that a founding member of The McNeeley ment projects and playing his guitar. for his part in the Easter Rising. achievement of that little girl’s dreams Wise Craic Maury Collins Library Foundation at the WSIA. In Memorial contributions are suggest- of Ireland comes into effect, drafted OhioIANews is published monthly by Eamon De Valera. isn’t just a dream, but equally reality for (12 issues a year) on the first day of each month. 2018, Bill was honored as “Man of the ed to Village Project, 27378 W. Oviatt everyone. The only criteria that matters Subscription is by first class mail. Year” for The WSIA for St. Patrick’s Road, Bay Village, OH 44140 or The is equal access and the performance of 1 year $36, 2 years at $70, 3 years $100. Day. McNeeley Library Foundation at the the dreamer. 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2 OHIO IRISH AMERICAN NEWS We’ve Always Been Green DECEMBER 2020 DECEMBER 2020 WWW.OHIOIANEWS.COM OHIO IRISH AMERICAN NEWS 3 Taraigí ‘gus adhráimis é, Críost an Rí hums the abc’s when I’m filing some- Beannachtaí an tSéasúir (bahn-uhk- piano and an organ. These two instru- before Christmas. Woodsmoke on a , Ireland, Newgrange is Canaigí le lúcháir córacha na n-aingeal thing. tuh an tay-soor) , ments alone filled our small house. My barren night reeks of solitude rather a Neolithic monument. This structure Speak Most of us can hear a song we haven’t Seasons Greetings (lit. Blessings of Blowin In Oh come let us adore Him, mother would set up a second, table- than comfort. Those who suffer during is older than Stonehenge. The narrow Christ the Lord heard in years and easily remember the Season) By Susan Mangan Irish top tree in our family room decorated the holidays may need a gentle remind- entry into the structure leads into a Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation, the chorus. So as you’re enjoying your By Bob Carney solely in gold lights and glass baubles, er that light always follows darkness. large open chamber. During the Winter Canaigí uile thuas ar Neamh favorite Christmas songs sung in the Beannacht Dé Leat (bahn-uhkt day while I would pretend to play carols on Perhaps all that lonely neighbor Solstice, sunlight enters through the Glóir do Dhia ins na hard beautiful language of Irish, you may laht) the organ delighting in the various keys needs is a tumbler of take-away coffee roof-box at dawn and illuminates the @BobCarneyGTR Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above find improvement in your pronuncia- God’s Blesssing with you @SueMangan Í Í and pedals. and a slice of fragrant apple pie. Christ- darkness of the chamber and its pas- Glory to God in the highest tion and how you “hear” the language. After the tree was trimmed, she mas is not really about grand, expen- sageway. Ancient people knew that the Repeat chorus We’ll also work on some greetings Rath Dé ort (rah day ort) would light a three-wicked bayberry sive gestures, but rather about seeing time of light would soon arrive, and the Fáilte a Thiarna ar an dea-mhaidin seo and blessings that can be used this time God bless you candle thought to bring good luck to into the hearts of others and offering of natural cycle of the earth would begin Nollaig Shona A Íosa, a Íosa gach glóir duit of year, and some toasts that can be Illumination the family home at Christmastime. I ourselves. again. Briathar an Athar anois I gcolainn used year round. First some seasonal Nollaig faoi shéan agus faoi mhaise My mother brought light to Christ- would lay on the floor in that room, To believers, the Magi introduced Perhaps this Christmastide we need dhaonna vocabulary. duit/daoibh Daoibh Christmas happiness and goodness to mas. Our Chicago bungalow did not snug in my footed pajamas, curled the tradition of gift giving when they to expect less from the artifice of the OH COME LET US ADORE HIM Yea, Lord we greet thee, born this happy morning FOCLÓIR (FOHK-LORE) you/y’all allow the sun to peer brightly through up next to our dog, transfixed by the arrived at a primitive stable to pay season, balancing our golden baubles Taraigí a Phobail Jesus, to thee be glory given VOCABULARY (null-ug fwee hayn ah-gus fwee vuh- the windows. Built stout and sturdy, woodland scent of the candle and the homage to the infant Jesus. Fitting gifts with the crisp beauty of the winter Oh Come All Ye Faithful Word of the Father, now in flesh sneachta (shnak-ta) snow shuh gwit/yeev) the homes in our neighborhood stood glory of the golden tree. for the divine baby, the Magi offered stars. Just maybe, that candle in the Taraigí a phobail le háthas agus mórtas appearing fear sneachta (fihr shnak-ta) snowman like toy soldiers ready to take on the Out of all our senses,Ad that of smell Proof is gold, frankincense, andSheet myrrh. These window will be bayberry; its light sioc (shuk) frost Athbhliain faoi mhaise duit/daoibh Taraigí, taraigí go Bethlehem Repeat chorus Nutcracker’s Mouse King. our keenest reminder of days past. At ancient presents were symbols of light, will bring good health and joy to the Oh come all ye faithful, joyful a gheimhreadh (sa ghivra) in winter A happy prosperous New Year to December days were dark by 4:30, the holidays, our home brimmed 216.647.1144 with royalty, • sacrifice, [email protected] and death. loved ones who sit at our table and at It’s that time of year, Christmas music and triumphant féirin (fayr-een) gift you/y’all but my home was lit with festive lights bayberry and the smell of orange and So many of our Christmas rituals our hearth. Perhaps the brightest light is everywhere you turn. Hearing carols (ah-vleen fwee vuh-shuh gwit/yeev) Oh come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem fuar (foo-ar) cold in every room. Our tree, a rainbow in bourbon emanating from my parents’ evoke the promise of the Nativity. The that shines this Christmas will be that sung in Irish, however, requires a little crann Nollaig (krann null-ug) Taraigí ‘gus amharcaigí rugadh Rí ar winter, stood by our grandfather clock. weekend Old-Fashioned cocktails. De- treasured Irish custom of lighting the which emanates from a selfless heart.T bit of searching. With the technology of Christmas tree “Agus dúirt an t-aingeal leo: “Ná I would lie beneath it when I was cember Sundays smelled like melting coinneal mor, the Christmas candle that aingil today at our disposal, you can find many is Proof is submitted for edits or acceptance; please let us know your changes, or Lá Nollaig (law null-ug) Christmas day bíodh eagla oraibh: óir féach, tá small and look up into the branches butter, allspice, and pumpkin. Winter rested in the main window of the cot- *Internet Source Consulted: New- Come and behold Him, born the King of of the carols you recognize and even dea-scéla agam daoibh a chuifidh Oíche Nollaig (ee-ha null-ug) imagining I was saintly likeapproval our Mother as weeknightssoon as possible. were filled Pleasewith fragrant reply totage this is email.still present in our homes today. grange-World Heritage Site. New- angels some new ones by a variety of artists in Christmas Eve áthas mór ar an bpobal uile: rugadh Mary or Bernadette. I was not. Often- soups and beef barley stew. Hearkening back to the travails of the grange.com. Taraigí ‘gus adhráimis é Irish. Daidí na Nollaig (dad-ee na null-ug) Slánaitheoir daoibh inniu – is é times, after my parents went to sleep, In those days, the air was cold and Holy Family, the candle symbolized a Taraigí ‘gus adhráimis é Find a favorite and follow along. Our Santa Claus Chriost an é i geathair Dháiri.” Oh come, let us adore Him memory adapts easily to rhymes and Lá na Bliana Úire (law na bleena oora) Lucás 2:10-11 I would look for Christmas presents, thick with snow. After long days spent warm welcome for weary travelers or Susan holds a Master’s Degree in En- Oh come, let us adore Him melody. I can’t be the only one that New Years Day shaking boxes and upending1. closets.AD IS APPROVEDteaching high AS school IS English orand shov- 2.lonely ADstrangers IS NOT in need APPROVED of comfort; glish from John Carroll University and réalta (rayl-tuh) star “And the angel said unto them, Fear I will never forget that Christmas eling snow, my father smelled of pro- therefore,Please it was reply important ASAP that to the this emaila Master’s Degree in Education from when my mother wanted to surprise fessorial Aramis aftershave, wool, and candle remained lit throughout the Baldwin-Wallace University. She may be Iosa (ee-uh-suh) Jesus not: for behold, I bring you good to let us know what changes are Muire (mwir-uh) Mary tidings of great joy, which shall be my dad with a new cribbage board and frost. Comfort and magic. My parents night on Christmas Eve. contacted at [email protected] Y Z Seosamh (shoh-suh) Joseph to all people. For unto you is born the pegs to the game were nowhere to did indeed bring light into our home. Duringneeded the old times, candles were Casey ’s Get More to the Story Aingeal (ayn-gul) angel this day in the city of David, a sav- be found. Little did they know, I found The scent of Christmas is ubiquitous neither fragrant, nor evocative. Molded More pics, and larger print too! cór (khor) choir ior, which is Christ the Lord.” the cribbage set next to the Mousetrap in our commercial world. Candles from tallow or animal fat, the beauty Irish Imports @www.ohioianews.com carúil (cahr-oo-il) carol Luke 2:10-11 game I longed for and thought it was smack of cranberry punch and Frasier was not in the perfume of the candle, MERRY CHRISTMAS cuileann (qwill-un) holly mine. fir promising champagne and mistle- but rather in the value of the light. from all of us at Casey's! drualas (dhroo-ah-lus) mistletoe Merry Christmas to you all. The Curious, I took out the pieces and toe. Regardless of our religious affili- • Irish/Celtic Jewelry • Irish Breakfast Foods stoca na Nollaig (shuk-ah na null-ug) greatest gift we can give is of our- tried to create an image with the pegs For some, the scent of Christmas ations, it is impossible to ignore the • Irish Sweaters, Caps, • Irish Teas, Coffee, Candy Christmas stocking selves. on the board. Meanwhile, I heard my does not elicit wonder and joy. 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4 OHIO IRISH AMERICAN NEWS We’ve Always Been Green DECEMBER 2020 DECEMBER 2020 WWW.OHIOIANEWS.COM OHIO IRISH AMERICAN NEWS 5 back, I can’t help but remember Jim to the area,” but a “black man.” Like Mack R.I.P. with his Santa hat and Moll’s desertion, Alexander’s arrival Toledo green apron taking over the kitchen Off the will upend life in the farmhouse. Irish duties, in what was to be his last Shelf The motif that that runs through By Maury Collins Christmas celebration with us. By Terry Kenneally Then there was the time Father Strange Flowers is the separation of par- C Marty Donnelly R.I.P. was saying Mass ents and their children and the anguish for us in the Blessed Sacrament Gym this causes. The idyllic life of Paddy and Trip Advisors Í@MauryCollins Í@TerryKenneally 2015 Certificate (which Father let us use at no charge). I Kit Gladney was shattered when their of Excellence Closed on Sundays Winner had on a “Christmas tie,” which played daughter disappeared. The prodigal’s “We wish you a Merry Christmas” Strange Flowers return five years later initially brings By Donal Ryan he Public Houses of Ireland are Hibernian when I pressed the button. joy but when they learn she left behind Tsteeped in tradition of hospitality. CHAMBERS Doubleday in London not only a husband but also They serve as a gathering place where peo- Funeral Homes between Mass and dinner. Hibernians but I had a wee bit of Jameson before ISBN 9780857525222 2020 230 pp. a son, Joshua, their lives are upended ple come to meet and enjoy conversation, Christmas who belonged to the Keltic we started, so maybe it wasn’t all that again. food, drink, and, of course, the music. The W Kaleidoscope were Mary Miller, good. One of my favorite writers, Donal Joshua’s appearance gives the novel Pubs have become the focal point of their Full Service and Cremation communities, a place to celebrate life. That Services Pre-Need Specialists Celebrations Matt Cassidy and Dave Lymanstall. Sometimes the smaller the hall the Ryan, has now written five its title: “the perfect, un- is what we recreated here in Medina; we Dinners for the most part were potluck, better the party because we were all novels. Strange Flowers is blemished whiteness of this took an old machine shop and gave it the W Past although it was decided to have the squished in together! I remember some set in North Tipperary in strange flower.” A generation old world charm and warmth of Ireland’s event catered a couple of times. of the ladies getting up and dancing a the mid-1970s. later, history will repeat itself favorite Pubs. From the antiqued plaster Family-Owned and Operated The history of Toledo Hibernian bit to a special song, sharing a nip or Paddy and Kit Gladney when Moll’s son suddenly walls and tin ceiling to the hand finished Serving Greater Cleveland and INSTALLING NEW AOH / LAOH oak woodwork and period light fixtures, Christmas celebrations is special to us passing the bottle. But this was always live in a hillside cottage runs off to London to “find Northeast Ohio Since 1933 OFFICERS our time together. and with memorabilia imported directly here in Toledo. The earliest celebrations Usually the LAOH ladies provided belonging to wealthy himself.” from Old Erin. Combine all of that with The January 2009 Toledo Hibernian North Olmsted 329150 Lorain Road were all day affairs. Members brought the main dish and the AOH men landowners and employ- Ryan has enjoyed a home cooked meals that reflect our Irish newsletter included the following: roots and American tastes, the warm hos- their children and grandchildren in for provided the refreshments, then the ers, the Jackmans. Paddy’s remarkable rise since his Berea 386 Adalbert Street an afternoon session of activities and Christmas Was a Great Success! On a grounds man on their debut, The Spinning Heart, pitality from our attentive staff, and live installation of newly elected officers December 13th music and you have a little bit of heaven. snacks followed by a visit from Santa , the Lucas County farm estate and does the which won the Irish Book Cleveland 34420 Rocky River Drive took place after the meal. The AOH Hibernians held their annual Claus, played with enthusiasm by Sister postal run for the local of the Year and Guardian Division officers and the LAOH Christmas Mass and Party along with 117 WEST LIBERTY ST. MEDINA, OHIO Ann McManus. The adult Christmas village. First Book Award. Ryan’s Division Officers were installed on the installation of officers. Bishop 216.251.6566 party began with a Mass. alternating years. State Presidents were The couples twenty- writing has been praised for 330-764-3333 www.ChambersFuneral.com Donnelly celebrated the Mass. Guests WWW.SULLYSMEDINA.COM I remember one year when the invited to install the officers. of honor included Ohio State President Father Marty had just finished year-old daughter, Moll, the beautiful paragraphs. crew putting up the tables and chairs Ohio State AOH Presidents who Jim Magee and his wife, Linda, and reading the Gospel, everyone was vanishes one morning, disappearing Strange Flowers is a TOP SHELF read. T decided to “taste” the refreshments attended include Dan MacDonald, former Michigan State President, Pat seated, and Father was about to start from their lives and causing a fracture to make sure they were good. Father Thomas O’Mahoney, Mike McKenzie, Maguire and his wife, Angela. Ann his homily when I accidently hit the of grief through their rural existence, Terrence J Kenneally is an attorney Tom Quinn arrived and voiced his Jim Magee R.I.P. and Ron Hagan. Dollman and Dan McCarthy were the button. Father looked around to see which is crippling. It can mean only and owner of The Kenneally Law Firm displeasure at people drinking just National AOH Director Bill Byrnes Co-chairs for the event. Proceeds from where the strange little noise was one of two things: Moll Gladney was ei- in Rocky River, Ohio. Mr. Kenneally TUESDAY before Mass. I believe it only happened R.I.P. was also a guest on a few the raffle went to help the less fortunate coming from. He looked at me sitting ther pregnant or dead, and it was hard represents insureds and insurance com- 6pm-8pm: All Things Irish that one time. occasions. Former Michigan State in the form of donations to the soup there red faced and said, “Only you, to know which one of those was worse. panies in legal defense throughout the Mary Miller and the Keltic President Patrick Maguire, along with kitchens at St. Louis Church and Our Maury.” We all had to laugh and then And then Moll walks back through state of Ohio. He received his Master’s WOBC-FM 91.5 w/Anita Lock his wife Angela, were frequent guests. Irish Kaleidoscope band provided music Lady of Lourdes Church. he started his homily. the gate five years later; thin, sheepish Degree from John Carroll University in for the Mass as well as entertainment Ohio State LAOH Presidents who Another Christmas celebration was There are others who are no longer with a smoking habit, and tight lipped Irish Studies. SATURDAY attended include: Colleen McKenzie the Brigid’s Cross Christmas show at St. with us, who helped fill a hall for both about her departure. Shortly thereafter 9am-11am: stonecoldbikini, and our own Ann Dollman. National Clement Hall, filled with Toledo Irish events each December. Tom King comes soft spoken Alexander. He, a po- Get More to the Story LAOH President Maureen Shelton was WRUW FM 91.1 w/Christine Hahn taking a break from their Christmas R.I.P. 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6 OHIO IRISH AMERICAN NEWS We’ve Always Been Green DECEMBER 2020 DECEMBER 2020 WWW.OHIOIANEWS.COM OHIO IRISH AMERICAN NEWS 7 at the age of 15, Michael quit school Shanssey at Cheyenne, Wyoming in would assure his legacy and lead him a referee. Mike and Arthur Donovan and enlisted in the Union infantry. He front of 3,000 spectators. Mike defeated to teach another famous pupil. In 1884, were the first father-son combination Illuminations served under General Ulysses S. Grant Shanssey in 10 rounds. The referee for he defeated Walter Watson for the right to be inducted into the International By J. Michael Finn and later served in Georgia under that bout was 21-year-old Wyatt Earp. to become the boxing instructor at the Hall of Fame. Even though it had been General William T. Sherman where he From 1872 until 1879, Donovan was prestigious New York Athletic Club. more than thirty years since he was participated in Sherman’s “March to considered to be the Middleweight There he would meet and befriend one the most famous official in the ring, the Sea.” Champion of America. Oddly enough, of the most colorful personalities in when Arthur died, in 1980 at the age of After the war, Michael began a after defeating Jim Murray for the US American history, Teddy Roosevelt. ninety, he was still remembered as one boxing career that would associate him middleweight title, both fighters were The two men first met when Roo- of the legends of the sport. He is also with some of the best-known people arrested for prize-fighting and spent sevelt was the New York City police buried in Old St. Raymond’s Cemetery Professor of his age. He adopted the ring-name four days in jail, in the same cell. commissioner. Roosevelt was an avid in the Bronx. of Mike Donovan, dropping the O’ Donovan went on to become one of boxing fan and the two men forged a But the Donovan family story does from his name. He was nicknamed the biggest names in boxing and one of bond in and out of the ring. Their spar- not end there. Arthur’s son, Art Dono- Mike Donovan the “Professor” due to his great boxing America’s first sport celebrities, fighting ring sessions were held in the New York van, Jr. was born on June 5, 1924, in the The sport of boxing came to the knowledge and his ability to figure out several memorable battles against the Governor’s mansion after Roosevelt Bronx. He played high-school football United States from England in the the opponent’s style, then exploit their then famous heavyweight contender became governor. at St Michael’s and went on to play at late 1700s and took root in the 1800s, weaknesses. John L Sullivan. In 1888, Donovan also Later, when he was elected President, Notre Dame for two years. Voted Best Stone Oven Pizza mainly in large urban areas such as Mike Donovan fought as a mid- defeated one of the greatest middle- they were held in the White House. In 1942, he went to Notre Dame on a Boston, New York City, Philadelphia dle-weight, although the weight cate- weights in boxing history, Jack “The President Roosevelt ended his sparring football scholarship. But that would be Downtown Willoughby and New Orleans. Boxing was illegal in gories were not always strictly followed Nonpareil” Dempsey. sessions with Donovan because he felt short lived. America was at war and Art the United States until the early 1900s, in the early days and he often fought Calling upon his skills as a boxing it was inappropriate for the President of answered the call, just as his grandfa- but matches and championship bouts heavy-weight opponents. Donovan trainer, Donovan trained Jake Kilrain, the US to be seen with a black eye. ther and his father had. In 1943, at the continued under the threat of police were able to utilize their skills to train fought both in bare-knuckle fights and who defeated Sullivan in 1889 in what The Professor actually wrote the age of 18, Art Jr. joined the Marines raids and arrests. others. Such was the case with ‘Profes- in gloved bouts. He fought only gloved was the last recorded bare-knuckle book on boxing. In 1893 Mike Don- and fought in the South Pacific. Many Irish and Irish-Americans sor’ Mike Donovan. bouts starting in 1871. heavyweight championship. Donovan ovan published The Science of Boxing At the end of the war, Art Jr. returned found themselves taking up the sport. Donovan was born Michael J. Donovan lost his first professional worked in Kilrain’s corner. Working (Dick and Fitzgerald, NY). In 1909 he to the US, to resume his college football Sadly, many of them ended up being O’Donovan in Chicago, Illinois on Sep- bout on January 3, 1866 against Crow- beside him as a bodyguard for the also wrote The Roosevelt That I Know: career. He wound up going to Boston exploited for their skill, often dying tember 28, 1847, to Irish-born parents. ley Davis in St. Louis, but he went on corner was one of the legends of the Ten Years of Boxing with the President College. from injuries sustained in the ring. A He attended school in Chicago until to win an impressive number of fights. American West, Bat Masterson. (B.W. Dodge Co., London), regarding In 1950 he was drafted by the Balti- few went on to gain celebrity status and the outbreak of the Civil War. In 1862, On July 4, 1869, Donovan fought John Donovan also landed a position that his sparring sessions with the President more Colts, for whom he would make of the United States. his mark as defensive tackle. He was a Donovan supported the US effort five-time Pro-Bowl selection and part during the First World War. He con- of the legendary team who won NFL ducted boxing lessons with soldiers. He championships in 1958 and 1959. He caught cold while teaching boxing in a was inducted into the Pro Football Mini Donuts, Bagels, Mitchells Ice Cream, cold and drafty New York City armory, Hall of Fame in 1968. Art Donovan, Jr. and died from pneumonia on March authored a book about his remarkable Rising Star Roasters, Chill Pop 24, 1918 at age 70 in St. Francis Hospi- family titled: The Fighting Donovan’s: tal, Bronx, New York. The Boxing and Football Family. Great Harvest Bread Co. Donovan’s funeral was held at Sacred Art Donovan, Jr. died August 4, Heart church in the Bronx. He is buried 2013, at Stella Maris Hospice in Bal- (Located Next to the Wild Goose) in Old St. Raymond’s Cemetery. timore from a respiratory ailment at In recognition of his remarkable ca- age eighty-nine. He is buried at the reer, Mike Donovan was inducted into Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens in the International Boxing Hall of Fame Baltimore. T in 1998. One of Donovan’s fourteen children, Arthur Donovan, also began a J. Michael Finn is the Ohio State boxing career under the instruction of Historian for the Ancient Order of his father, but his career was interrupt- Hibernians and Division Historian for ed by his commitment to his country the Patrick Pearse Division in Colum- when he fought in during World bus, Ohio. He is also Chairman of the War I, with the 27th New York Infantry Catholic Record Society for the Diocese Regiment. After the war he found a new of Columbus, Ohio. He writes on Irish career as a boxing referee. He refereed and Irish-American history; Ohio histo- fourteen heavyweight title bouts from ry and Ohio Catholic history. You may 1933 to 1946. He also refereed twenty contact him at [email protected]. bouts for heavyweight champion Joe Louis. 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8 OHIO IRISH AMERICAN NEWS We’ve Always Been Green DECEMBER 2020 DECEMBER 2020 WWW.OHIOIANEWS.COM OHIO IRISH AMERICAN NEWS 9 by their enemies or by the Christian NEWGRANGE monks, primarily Irish monks centuries The alignment of light at Newgrange Cleveland later. Irish Music Retailer Golden Discs Launches in the U.S. ' in the Boyne Valley in Co. Meath, Ire- Comhrá The most sacred times of the year for land that happens on the winter solstice Ireland’s oldest home-entertainment retail chain sets up online sales outlet in time for the holidays By Bob Carney the occured at the solstice. The has been interpreted as a “ray of light by solstice happens twice a year, when the the Sun god into the womb of Mother Woman’s Heart – rereleased later this sun appears at its highest or lowest point Earth” to bring about the creation of Record retailer Golden Discs was traditional and contemporary Irish month on CD and on colored vinyl; Í@BobCarneyGTR on the horizon. North of the equator, the new life in the coming spring. During established in 1962 by Jack Fitzgerald Music away from the full range we offer Thin Lizzy – Rock Legends box set and winter solstice usually occurs between the coldest, harshest time of the year, and Tom Rogers under the name the on our domestic site. With the renewed vinyl, to name but a few. December 20 and December 23. the celts celebrated the old and the new, Trans-Atlantic Record Agency (TARA) interest and resurgence in Vinyl we The success story and legacy of Gold- Alban Arthuan, also known as , death and rebirth. The festival of the in Dublin, Ireland. Today Golden Discs thought the time was right to launch en Discs is testament not only to the Traditions of was celebrated at the time of the winter winter solstice celebrating the rebirth of caters to a global customer base across this year. vision of Jack, Tom, Stephen and the solstice by the celts. priests would the sun, worked well for the Christian more than forty countries. It is Ire- “Ireland punches way above its entire staff pool over the years, but also gather mistletoe from the oak trees in celebration of the birth of the Son of land’s oldest music retail chain, with weight in music talent and has pro- to the millions of Irish music lovers Christmas the forests for its magical and healing God, bringing light to the world and was twenty-two outlets nationwide. The duced some incredible artists over the that walk through its doors and log-on Christians have been celebrating the properties on this day as they celebrated adopted by the Christians as the time to site's focus is on Irish music, be it Tra- past century… from Trad giants such as to its website every year in support birth of Christ for almost two thousand the rebirth of the sun. The day after the celebrate the Mass of Christ. ditional folk, 'Celtic' music and modern Christy Moore, Planxty and The Chief- of this fully Irish-owned, family-run years, but why December 25? The date winter solstice, the sun moves higher The Christmas tree has its origin in singer songwriters and bands. achievements of the company in the tains to more contemporary bands like company. of Christ’s birth is not mentioned in into the sky, proof to the , that it pre-Christian celebrations during Yule. The site also sells books, t-shirts and previous years. Every store thereafter Thin Lizzy, Van Morrison and U2 to For more information on the history the bible, yet it is celebrated during the had been reborn. An evergreen tree, usually a pine, was merchandise. Golden Discs is now was given the name Golden Discs. recent upstarts like Hozier, Imelda May of Golden Discs and how to purchase coldest, darkest time of the year in the The celts believed that on the day brought indoors to symbolize life and looking to reach the Irish American In the 1990s, the business was taken and The Script.” your favorite Irish artists, or to simply northern hemisphere. Early Christian of the solstice, the on-going struggle decorated with ornaments representing music fans with the launch of www. over by Stephen Fitzgerald, the son As well as all the Irish catalog prod- to sign up for the Golden Discs news- priests and missionaries often faciltat- between the Oak King, the god of the the sun, moon and stars. The tree also goldendiscs.com. of Jack, who had spent many years in uct, the site will also carry new releases letter, go to www.goldendiscs.com. T ed the spread of the Christian faith by waxing light or the Divine Child and the represented the spirits of those that had In 1966, the name The Golden Disc the States monitoring the evolution of such as the forthcoming new Christy Holly King, the god of the waning light was chosen as the name of the first Moore album; The Pogues – The BBC incorporating the beliefs and customs of passed away during the year. Gift giving Some Christmas traditions practiced in the industry. The catalog of music the Get More to the Story or the Dark Lord was decided. Each year store in the first shopping center in Session 84 – 86; U2 - All That You Can't More pics, and larger print too! the existing religions of the people they evolved from the celtic tradition of Ireland have roots in the celtic world as company carries reads like a complete on the day of the winter solstice, the Oak Ireland; Stillorgan Shopping Center. Leave Behind 20th Anniversary edi- @www.ohioianews.com wished to convert. hanging gifts on the Yule tree as offer- well. A candle burning in the window history of Irish music. King would be the victor in the battle “The Golden Disc” was originally tion, released with Vinyl and boxsets; A The celts occupied much of Europe ings to pagan gods and goddesses. to light the way for Mary and Joseph on and would rule until he would be de- associated with an accolade presented U.S. LAUNCH as well as Ireland and the British Isles The holly we use to decorate our their way to Bethlehem, may have been feated by the Holly King at the summer to artists upon sale of 500,000 vinyl Says Stephen about the US launch, in pre-Christian times. Most of what homes at Christmas in the form of inspired by the celtic ritual of lighting solstice. albums, which at the time was very rare “We’ve been getting inquiries from the we know about them was written either wreaths or floral arrangements also the way for the spirits to pass a dwelling and impressive, thus a seemingly fitting US for years and have been promising comes from the druids. They would put peacefully at night. In a modern Irish name for the new store, considering the to launch a separate site dedicated to holly leaves and branches around their Christian home, holly represents the homes and structures during the winter crown of thorns and ivy recognizes months to give shelter against the cold to pre-Christian times in Ireland. the faeries that lived in the surrounding The practice of a fire in the fireplace forests. They believed the holly would on Christmas morning, regardless of also entrap evil spirits before they were the weather, originated with the celtic able to enter the dwelling. tradition. 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10 OHIO IRISH AMERICAN NEWS We’ve Always Been Green DECEMBER 2020 DECEMBER 2020 WWW.OHIOIANEWS.COM OHIO IRISH AMERICAN NEWS 11 By Dottie Wenger Í@DottieWenger HappyHappy Christmas!Christmas! Christmas is celebrated in Ireland very similarly to how it is in the United States, with a few exceptions: St. Stephen’s Day - In Ireland, this is a national holiday, and a day of feasting, celebrated on the day after Christmas. It is named in honor Christmas Trivia Time of the first Christian martyr, St. Stephen, and is referenced in a famil- iar Christmas carol: “Good King Wenceslas looked out on the Feast of Stephen…” Little Christmas/Women’s Christmas is January 6th in Ireland. This is when Christmas decorations are taken down and the Christmas sea- son officially ends. Until 2013, this marked the last day of holiday break for Irish primary and secondary schools. Some people in Ireland greet one another with the phrase “Happy Q: In the song “Frosty the Snowman”, Q: According to legend, what holiday treat what made Frosty come to life? is shaped to resemble a shepherd’s staff, Christmas!” – a phrase used in England, rather than the American A: An old silk hat as a way to remind us of the shepherds who counterpart, “Merry Christmas!” visited baby Jesus? Q: What type of red bird is featured A: Candy Canes on many Christmas cards? Rudolph Peanut A: Cardinal Q: What do many families (in America and in Butter Celery Sticks Ireland) leave out for Santa on Christmas Eve? Q: How many reindeer are featured A: Milk and cookies….and sometimes, carrots Use the following: in the poem “T’was the Night Before for Santa’s reindeer! • A small piece of celery Christmas?” *In the past, it was common for Irish families • Peanut butter or hazelnut spread A: Eight (no Rudolph!) to leave Santa a Guinness and a mince pie! • Candy eyes • Cranberry or red m&m’s for Rudolph’s nose • Mini pretzel pieces for Rudolph’s antlers Literature Corner: An Irish Night Before Christmas, written by Sarah Kirwan Blazek, Gab in Gaelic: Nollaig in Shona Gaelic Duit! (pron. NO-lihg HO-nuh gwich), which illustrated by James Rice. means “Happy Christmas!” A narrative poem with colorful, Age Divisions: Ages 7, 8, 9 • Ages 10, 11 & 12 Submitting Your Entry: Nollaig Shona Duit! full-page illustrations. The book Color the picture on this page, or download and color it. features the customs and language Prizes: Each Age Group winner will receive a Gift Card to Kamm’s Entry and entry info (Name, age, city and Parents Name and Phone (pron. NO-lihg HO-nuh gwich), Corner Ice Cream, or the OhioIANews Advertiser of their choice! Number) must be dropped off to PJ McIntyre’s or the OhioIANews or of the Irish. scanned and emailed to [email protected] which means Happy Christmas! est. 2006 Official Rules and Regs: One entry per child Or mailed to: 14615 Triskett Road, Cleveland, Ohio 44111-3123 One winner in each age group. by the 15th of the following Month (December 15th, for the November The Colours of Ireland Participant must color page without assistance. Contest). Get More to the Story Participant may use crayons, markers, or paint. Dottie taught kindergarten and second grade for a total of thirty-two years, and she now handles marketing and promotions for Monthly Coloring Contest Participants name and contact information will not be displayed during More pics, and larger print too! Use your imagination! judging, but first name and age will be noted after judging for public Yorktown Service Plaza in Parma Heights. In her spare time, Dottie is a baker extraordinaire, and also enjoys participating in 5K events @www.ohioianews.com Coloring page is also printable from: view. in order to offset collateral damage from this hobby. www.OhioIANews.com Winners will be showcased in the OhioIANews.

12 OHIO IRISH AMERICAN NEWS We’ve Always Been Green DECEMBER 2020 DECEMBER 2020 WWW.OHIOIANEWS.COM OHIO IRISH AMERICAN NEWS 13 The experience, happening also on are finding more and more of the MUMMERS BANANAS AND APPLES AND ventional fruit. A small Granny Smith ly the origin for the term wimp, that , was a variation on the ancient Irish monuments have a strong But the old ways persist. The Mum- apple is 4138. A producer of conven- being someone timid and cowardly. It’s Akron same theme as the straw men, but was a relationship to the Winter Solstice. The An Eejit PEACHES, OH MY tionally grown fruit and vegetables been suggested that the Army’s “gen- mers, the straw men, maintain their My number one fruit is the banana, little more satisfying than the horror of best example being Newgrange, with th Abroad could use harmful synthetic pesticides eral purpose (GP)” vehicle, received its Irish December 26 annual parade in a nearly perfect consumable, but past By Lisa O’ Rourke large people dancing around completed its amazing alignment to the sunrise Dingle, Co. Kerry. It is appropriate that By Conor Makem and herbicides on this produce. Addi- name from Popeye’s dog, Eugene the covered in some stalks of wheat. It still which directs a beam of sunlight into that I start to lean toward apples, and tionally, they can use sewage sludge to Jeep. Dingle is the home of the parade too. this is where the problem starts. I left me asking why? the middle of the monument on the Dingle is situated in the largest grow the crops (life is a giant circle, General purpose was abbreviated GP One of the things that we Americans solstice. simply cannot pry the little things off isn’t it?). and Eugene was only able to mutter the Gaeltacht area, where many elements of without bruising or piercing the flesh. cannot resist about Ireland are the ties to ST. STEPHEN Irish culture thrive. What about other Five-number code starting with a 9 word jeep. Furthermore the cartoon an older culture. We are still newcomers You see, I like to wash all my fruit when is organic. This limits the pesticides, was often shown to soldiers to boost So, we have our celebration time- parts of the country? The wren is a to the cultural arena, and I am not sure I get home from the supermarket so herbicides and antibiotics the farmer morale. line, but how does the wren fit in? The tradition that is falling out of practice. how some of our institutions will hold up. that it’s ready to go when I want a piece. can use on the fruit. It also means the So, there you have it, more than you Christian version of the story tells that While they no longer kill and parade Someone Lá an Dreolín How is Black Friday is going to age? So, any bruised or pierced flesh just fruit was not genetically modified, ever wanted to know about fruit stickers the wren betrayed St. Stephen, whose the body of the wren, the other tradi- gets unsightlier in the fridge over a few although it can still hybridized, which and Popeye, all in one convenient col- (Wren Day) WREN DAY feast day falls on December 26. An- tions of the parade and the boys persist- Needs to Put days. Men were marching down the main can alter its genetic and chemical umn. You never know what you’ll find So, Wren Day had me in its grasp, other story has the appetite and noisy ed well through the last century. Then, of course, we get to the worst street in a small village, looking both makeup. An organic Granny Smith in the Ohio Irish American News! T seeming both old and deeply strange. beak of the wren causing a Viking In the 70s, it was common practice of the worst, items like pears, peaches determined and frivolous. What was apple would be 94138. Some of the strangeness of these old camp to awake prematurely, thus de- for neighborhood boys particularly, to a Stop to the and plums. Holy cow, peeling a sticker striking was their appearance. They were Five-number code starting with an 8 Conor Makem spent 22 years travel- practices comes from multi-layered stroying the Irish element of surprise get dressed up in ragged or crazy outfits off of a plum is darned near impossible. unrecognizable, not only from each other, has been genetically modified. Some ing and honing petty gripes as an Irish origins. It is nothing new to hear that and leading to defeat. and adopt a false face, by donning a Word on the street is that the stickers but really, anything mundanely human. Madness folks aren’t bothered by genetic mod- musician, and enjoyed a further 13 many of the pagan holidays were ab- Either of these faults could lead to pillowcase or wearing a mask. The boys are edible. I don’t know about you, but They had crudely assembled outfits ification, and the fruit can be larger years of people not returning his calls sorbed and transformed into Christian the wren being persecuted. However, travelled door-to-door singing and I will never knowingly eat a sticker. It’s woven together from what looked like and juicier, for example. A genetically as a journalist. He is fluent in English, ones. there is a paradox, because while the playing a few tunes. just not my DNA. stalks of wheat, topped with large match- I think it’s high time this festering modified Granny Smith apple is 84060. American and old Kerry farmer. More The early Christians in Ireland were wren had a few possible missteps, it Refusing to come to the door or give The main catalyst behind this article ing conical hats. The overall effect was an American wound was brought into the There are over 1400 unique PLUs of his photos are on Instagram under canny operators. They knew that they was a venerated bird in ancient Eu- the boys some money would result in was a dream I had earlier this week, insurrection of Children of the Corn. sunlight. To quote Popeye, I’ve had alls just for produce and produce-related cb.makem. could not convert directly, so they add- rope, called the king of birds. Many a prank being played on the house, where I returned from the store only to These were the Mummers, on their an- I can take, I canst take it no more. items. The International Federation of Visit cbmakem.com or email contact@ ed a god to the many and whittled away cultures had a strong mistrust of most like doors and windows being banged realize that I’d purchased a bunch of nual parade through the streets of Dingle, No, I’m not referring to politics or Produce standards assigns the numbers cbmakem.com. at the many gods while transforming birds, with the wren and the robin on. Old standards had that the money grapes, each one bedecked in its own occurring each December 26. I experi- religion, the national debt or compe- after detailed reviews are conducted times of celebration into ones with a transcending that negativity. raised went for some kind of party. sticker. I woke up in a cold sweat with enced a bit of buyer’s remorse at what was tition between states. This particular both nationally and internationally. Get More to the Story Christian focus. They did more than transcend, it However, more likely now, the mon- an ironic craving for a glass of wine. then, my burgeoning enchantment with problem affects just about everyone in More pics, and larger print too! But in Ireland, it feels like the con- was considered extremely bad luck ey raised for the wren is donated to So, what can be done about this, AS FOR THE SAILOR @ Ireland. the country and it is insidious: stickers www.ohioianews.com nection to the Catholic world is still to kill a wren in multiple countries, anything from a local sports club or other than constant complaining, to Popeye’s friend Wimpy is reputed- I may have gotten these people on fruit. fresh and not completely secure. The including Italy, France, Ireland and another charity like Trócaire, an Irish which I am quite prone? As luck would completely wrong! My confusion was Now, before I ruminate any further, traces of old beliefs are at the surface. England. There was a one-day mor- group focused on poverty. have it, I did some research on the old compounded on another St. Stephen’s I’ll throw you a little-known fact. There Late December was celebrated well atorium on that bad luck, December Mysterious and odd as they can internets and discovered some very Day in Ireland, when a knock at the door was a meat shortage in the United CONWAY LAND TITLE COMPANY before it became Christmas. 26. The old ritual of Wren Day was appear, our traditions define us. From promising possibilities. revealed a group of boys, disguised in States in the 1940s, not surprisingly The Winter Solstice was a significant that the wren was hunted, killed and the outside, they vary from the day-to- There is currently a process used only a variation of what my Grandma used because of World War II, and all of the 162 Main Street Painesville, OH 44077 point in the calendar for people who festooned upon a ribboned bundle of day, which is what makes them unique. minimally—and mainly just for citrus to call a “tramp” costume; dirty, ragged soldiers off fighting the good fight. The lived so connected to the earth. What is holly and ivy. Poor wren! Their origins make our practices fruits—wherein a laser is utilized to clothes, with faces covered in dirt or shortage led to rationing, and eventual- the shortest day of the year but the re- First, on the symbolism of the wren: unique to our groups. But what is really change the pigment color on a piece of another mask. They played a song or two ly to “Meatless Tuesdays,” where it was turn of daylight to us, had a heightened it is said to be the first and loudest bird beautiful about traditions is what they fruit, thereby leaving the fruit wholly on the tin whistle, sang and were reward- forbidden to hold any meat transac- effect on people long ago. to sing in the morning, here we find have in common, a framework that al- intact and the PLU number readily ed by my husband with some money, tions on said day. So, when J. Welling- To our agrarian ancestors, it repre- its association with the sun as it is its lows us to connect, celebrate and enjoy. readable. The fruit maintains its shelf which send them scurrying off to the ton Wimpy (aka Wimpy) told Popeye, sented hope. The sun was coming back, chief herald or ‘king among birds.’ Its That is my wish for you in this Holiday life and eating quality. Brilliant! next house. “I would gladly pay you Tuesday for a the cycle returned. Irish archeologists name in Irish, dreolín, is noted for its Season. T hamburger today,” the skinflint was just There’s a New York inventor who is connection with the words for a druid swindling a free meal. working on an even more impressive Gormley’s Pub / The Irish Barber (druí) or magic (draoi-, draoicht); here Lisa O’Rourke is an educator from Of course, Popeye didn’t need to deal feat. He is designing a sticker that the name is thought to derive from Akron. She has a BA in English and a with stickers on his canned spinach. dissolves in water and turns into an GormleysPub.com / The IrishBarber.com contraction of the words draoi- and Master’s in Reading/Elementary Edu- Since about 1990, people across this organic fruit wash. Can you imagine éan (a ‘bird), to mean ‘druid-bird’, or cation. Lisa is a student of everything great planet began to see these wretch- rinsing your new produce under the tap ‘magic-bird.’ Druids are thought to Irish, primarily Gaeilge. She runs ed mini-patches on each piece of and coming away sticker and bacteria have consulted the song of the wren a Gaeilge study group at the AOH/ individual fruit purchased at the store. free? Oh my, what the future holds! to divine omens and uncover secret Mark Heffernan Division. She is mar- I understand the aim, which is to make truths, in this way they were seen as ried to Dónal and has two sons, Danny checkout more seamless, but it’s getting messengers of the gods. SO, WHAT’S IN A STICKER? L to R: Maureen, Declan, Liam, Neil IV (Bub), Seanna and Liam. Lisa enjoys art, reading, mu- the danged things off that raises my ire. For those of you who have held on The above quote solved it for me. So, sic, and travel. She likes spending time I’ll admit that the stickers with little (Fax: 440.352.9261) this was a venerated bird of the old this long, through what could only be 440.352.0651 with her dog, cats and fish. Lisa can be tabs are a definite plus. 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14 OHIO IRISH AMERICAN NEWS We’ve Always Been Green DECEMBER 2020 DECEMBER 2020 WWW.OHIOIANEWS.COM OHIO IRISH AMERICAN NEWS 15 unearths some atrocities. The An- literally survive. It is based on discrim- instills and a purpose for the bullying tonine Plague stole five million lives inating against and stomping on ethnic group. The actions and behavior of the At Home, in 165AD. The Plague of Justinian, groups that we just don’t like, simply oppressed that include African Amer- also known as the Bubonic Plague, Abroad based on the color of skin, country of icans, Jews, Hispanics and Asians in By Regina Costello killed twenty-five million. From 1346 to 1353, the Black Death had a death origin, or by who they call God. no way justify the discrimination from other human beings. toll of between seventy-five and 200 We can hope that million. One million lives were lost The outgoing year saw too much civ- in the Third Cholera Pandemic in the when Mankind il unrest against the black community, mid-1800s. The Russian Flu took an- a faction that has suffered more than other million lives in the late 1800s. unbolts the lock any other ethnic group in the world And of course, the now well-known and for the longest period. Mankind The End of the Spanish Flu claimed between twenty to greet 2021 that can and must do better. The eve of and fifty million lives in the early 20th a new year is an opportune time to • we will do so with E STA Year That Was century - clearly worth a mention. Let make a serious dent in that direction. AF Y us also note, An Gorta Mór, The Great greater hearts and THE WORLD IS A STAGE “…. and shut the Hunger, in Ireland in the 19th century, S S kinder spirits to Sean O’Casey said, “The world’s a A door after you.” that killed more than one million. stage and most of us are desperately Y It is reassuring that despite Moth- N unrehearsed.” An apt description of A Yep, that’s essentially our farewell er Nature’s wrath, Mankind’s sur- those around us. 2020 in some respects. And so, we will T

to 2020! During this holiday season, vival ability since ancient times is Really, have our better angels aban- E bolt the door shut to another year with S our hearts ache for too many families phenomenal. Keeping in mind that doned us? We are the cruelest animal on shouts of “don’t ever come back!”. who suffered loss of life during this equipped with little or no medicine, the planet. As of May 2020, active armed We can hope that when Mankind no cross-country collaboration, and turbulent year of sickness and civil conflicts existed in many countries, unbolts the lock to greet 2021 that unrest. limited science, we managed not only including Afghanistan, Yemen, Syria, we will do so with greater hearts and Without a doubt, this year is a to survive but also grow steadily from Mexico, Turkey, Somalia, the Maghreb kinder spirits to those around us. We these catastrophes over the centuries. turning point in the life of our gen- and Sahel Regions of North Africa, Iraq, will continue to play ball with Mother Given what the human race has M ! eration, but in the life of our human and Libya. War is war and its’ creator is Nature. She will have to fight hard as history – it’s just another year. The endured and survived, I remain opti- P Mankind, not Mother Nature. we use shields of science and medicine A U rumbling undercurrents of Moth- mistic that we will more than survive S K Yes, we mask it in the name of religion, to win the game at hand. er Nature are camouflaged by the Covid 19 and turn the corner for real. During this holiday season, I am perpetual ebb and flow of the tide, In some respects, this virus could not economics or political gains. The ultimate goal is power and control. Not survival. thinking about the healing that is so and the unpleasantness of Mankind is have come at a better time. very badly needed in my home abroad. cloaked by the grind of everyday life. We have reached stellar points with For many of us to feel powerful, we must have someone to control. William I take comfort more than ever in the Mother Nature has played dirty science and technology that have bosom of my small family, grateful that with humans since the beginning of equipped medicine and therapies to James, a Harvard graduate and one of the leading psychologists of the late 19th cen- we are together and well as the holidays time, but we have stood our ground finally arm us with the best fight- approach. tury, is considered to be one of the most and survived much worse than the ing chance ever in this latest battle I hope the joys of the Holiday Season influential thinkers and philosophers of lousy hand she dealt this year. against Mother Nature. I take com- will provide respite from recent strife fort in the simple solution – because the United States. and sadness and with that, a reboot of MOTHER NATURE’S WRATH let’s face it, the solution is simple. His life’s work focused on the relation- A brief look at her dirty plays the best of human nature that is innate Wash hands frequently - Keep your ship between internal states and external in all of us. Wishing you a peaceful distance - And for shamrock’s sake behaviors. His thoughts on war and its’ Christmas, restful holidays and a hap- wear a mask. prevalence conclude that it provides pier healthier new year. T Do masks really need to come positive psychological effects. This is so, with instructions? Please cover your because the coming together of many Regina is a Graduate from the Na- Artist Eileen Dorseys nose. These solutions, if effectively provides a focus and unity to face a threat tional University of Ireland, Galway applied, would work much better and and to do so unselfishly and honorably. and a Post Graduate from the National New Mural save a lot more lives. The scientific One can liken Williams’ take on war University of Ireland, Dublin. She is the and medical community alike tell us and apply it to Darwinism. For Darwin, former Curator of the Irish American that this is our only shelter until the people fought purely to survive, with zero Archives at the Western Reserve Histor- arrival of a vaccine. While we cannot concern for opponents’ ethnicity, color or ical Society, former Executive Director control the acts of Mother Nature, of the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument we can control those of Mankind by beliefs. James adds a new dimension to this for Commission and former Executive protecting each other with full com- Coordinator of the Northern Ohio pliance. modern times. Much strife in the world in recent centuries is at the creation of Rose Centre. She serves on the Board of LIVE MUSIC DARWIN’S THEORY OF SURVIVAL human beings and extends well beyond Directors of the Mayo Society of Greater EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT OF THE FITTEST the need to just survive. Much of it is Cleveland. She can be reached at rcostel- (Schedule in Out & About) [email protected] Darwin’s Theory of Survival of the born out of greed and hate for others, not 1114 Center St. Cleveland, OH 44113 Fittest has reached an all-time low. for deviant or threatening behavior. Get More to the Story 216.696.6968 Today, survival for many is not neces- What seems to drive it, James tells More pics, and larger print too! sarily based on the fittest or the need to us, is the psychological bond of unity it @www.ohioianews.com www.flatironcafe.com flanneryscle.com | (216) 781-7782

16 OHIO IRISH AMERICAN NEWS We’ve Always Been Green DECEMBER 2020 DECEMBER 2020 WWW.OHIOIANEWS.COM OHIO IRISH AMERICAN NEWS 17 Galway had a baby, this song would be Athenry: the true depth and deliberation of man Athenry is a captivating and yes, even Out of the it!” This is a very fun sing-along waiting An Odyssey of Sacrifice, inherent in genocide, lives on. entertaining read, no matter the centu- Mailbag to happen. “Between 1788 and 1886, approximate- ries old heartache the Irish are all too 7. Ju Suis Courier Des Bois (Danylo Survival & Love ly 164,000 convicts – 80% men and 20% familiar with. The Irish pronunciations By John O’Brien, Jr. Fedoryka) - is a song Dan wrote about the By Cahal Dunne, 2020. 324 Pages women – were transported to the Penal and name meanings included through- French-Canadian fur trappers. Coreur Colonies in Australia from England and out the book, and in a handy index at My favorite singers always are those @Jobjr Des Bois means “Heart of the Woods” Ireland. Fewer than 5% of them made it the end are illuminating and appreciat- Í and these men always inspired Dan; who tell the best stories, in their songs, home.” ed. heading off into the great unknown alone preamble’s or explanations of connec- Dunne walks the far too typical Cahal Dunne is a singer, songwriter, and returning with pelts. They were the tions and emotional or physical prices personal journey with a family trying pianist, storyteller and author, from Roots & Stones first documenters of the native languages, we pay. Our history comes alive to us. to survive, despite the attempts to stop City. He earned his Bachelor of SCYTHIAN and echo the lifestyles of touring musi- We remember the songs and lyrics them. The absolute hate for the Irish, Music from University College Cork cians. long after, because of the impact they in Ireland, lived by the ruling British and represented Ireland in the Eurovi- 2020. 13 tracks zz minutes. This song was inspired by two French create in us. Perhaps the song or back- government is no exaggeration. Nor sion Song Contest with his own song, Canadian brothers, the Davain Brothers, ground educated us for the first time, or, Cahal Dunne is the length that most of those rulers Happy Man, in Israel. He now lives with who shared their music. Dan cites his ex- changed or challenged our perspective. would go; the obstacles were extensive his wife and family in Pittsburgh and posure to Levaunt du Nord at the Dublin Author Cahal Dunne weaves a tap- and designed to crush, to drive the Irish performs throughout America. Irish Festival that factored in as well. He estry in Athenry – perhaps what has crime of stealing food for their families. Catholic, for the most part – not off the Athenry: An Odyssey of Sacrifice, Scythian was mesmerized by their music. become the very fabric of our being. Athenry treads softly through the very land, but off the planet, has been illus- Survival & Love is recommended, both 8. Men of the North (Alexander Fedo- Most know some of the history of the real and hard obstacles they faced in trated time and time again. for your knowledge and for your library. ryka) - a poem Alex wrote after his first Irish; An Gorta Mor (The Great Hunger) effort to survive. But we, and some of the great char- It makes a great Christmas gift as well. those friends and the fantastic music that the Irish rail workers who cut a tunnel visit to Donegal. It sat as a poem for years is the authentic name of the hell that the It wasn’t the first famine, it wasn’t the acters in Athenry, survived and often, You can order Athenry on Amazon/ moves me. They are my roots, and the through the impassable Lehigh Valley until the tune finally came to the guys in mid-1800s Irish lived through. It was a last, but 1845 to 1850, and the epicenter flourished, over time, and across the Kindle for $8.99, or order the Hard Copy stones of my foundation. only to be worked to death. time for the album. hunger, not a famine, because it was an of Black 47, certainly contributed to oceans. Athenry is a book of hope, in- for $19, at Cahaldunne.com. T Despite COVID, and because of frantic 4. Fire in My Heart (Danylo Fedoryka) 9. Sweet Maryanne (Danylo Fedoryka) act of man, not of God. the reasons the Irish Diaspora adopted spiration and an illustration of what was livestream concerts, Scythian pulled it - a song Dan wrote for his wife Therese. - a love song capturing what it’s like to be Shiploads of grain, cattle, and more emigration to survive the genocide and overcome. Get More to the Story all together, music, funding, promotion They were married earlier this year. I do a road warrior. left Ireland day after day, while the ended up all across the world. Now, the We cannot condone what was done, More pics, and larger print too! @www.ohioianews.com There has never been a time where I and more, to release Roots & Stones, their believe he is in love, and so happy. 10. The Bruce (Alexander Fedoryka) - a people wasted away on the docks, the sun never sets on the Irish, no matter but we must learn it, to not repeat it. have wanted to dance more, to see friends brand new, fan-funded CD that is vintage 5. The Motherland (Alexander Fedory- tribute to those of Scottish Heritage (the roads and the ditches. They had limited where they live at that moment. and have a pint over great music and past Scythian, ever evolving in the march ka) - a Ukrainian themed song inspired guys best friend is related to Robert de choices – emigrate, if they could afford Some books are masters in immersing memories more and to simply let loose of time and personal development, but by the overwhelming support the band Bruce) and is the one song on the album it, and were not banned from the boats us in a time we only hear about incom- and forget the troubles. The last part isn’t rooted in the stories of those barrier and received during the memorable COVID where they absolutely let it rip. for already being sick; they starved; or plete snatches or clips. My dad, raised available yet, the others are under con- back breaking immigrants dear to us, stay in place orders Live Facebook 11. The Fight (Alexander Fedoryka) - a they were sentenced to death or slavery in Ireland, never heard about An Gorta struction, or containment. that came before us. concerts, i.e. Quaranstreams. It’s a nod song which Alex always dedicates to the in Van Diemen’s land for the horrible Mor in school. Cahal’s book makes sure It didn’t matter –I dropped the CD; 1. Broken String (Trad., arranged by of thanks to all the fans, who showed fathers in the audience for, as he says, I danced, had a Smithwicks or three, Scythian) - is of course a reel and the up online in force, and helped fund this “our mama’s teach us how to love and our and ran a full movie in my mind of group really wanted to start off the album CD. I could see Alex doing the dance of daddy’s teach us how to fight.” Believe it or past Scythian shows that I have attend- with a big beat. They succeeded; the toe his heritage; down low, one leg out, half not, it’s a song of encouragement. Engineer: Frank Marchand Studio: ed, punctuated with the memories of tapping, head nodding reaction is invol- jump, kick out comes the other leg. 12. Virginia (feat. Catie Parker Fedory- Scythian Digital Studios laughter, a few after’s parties at festivals, untary, and immediate. I can see the boys 6. Galway City (feat. Shane Hayes of ka) - Catie Parker, a Jersey girl, met Alex Continued from previous page Record Label: Scythian Fans dancing across the stage so prevalent in a Socks in the Frying Pan on accordion, and soon fell in love with him and his of our cultures have lived through, in Scythian raised $52,300 through their live Scythian show. Alexander Fedoryka) – The song was home state. She wrote this song as a trib- their journeys, evident in the lyrics and indiegogo campaign. The final $11,000 2. Sail Away Johnny (Alexander Fedo- written about all the great times Scyth- ute to those things that stole her heart. emotions contained in the songs on Roots came during a St. Patrick’s Day live ryka) - an emigration tune set in Ireland, ian has had in Galway during their Irish 13. Best Friend Song (Danylo Fedoryka) & Stones. stream from Ethan Dean’s kitchen just Alex sings of the ache, but in a vintage Tours fan trips. With over 400 fans and - This is a song Danylo wrote for his two Roots & Stones is highly recommend- days after everything shut down due to Irish (and Scythian) way, with fire, crowd ten trips to Ireland, the Scythian Tours best friends, which he has known since ed, and I suggest getting two or three, for COVID! The epic three-hour rally got encouraging chorus, and music meant to have become legendary for the craic, the he was seven years old. It is a fitting closer the car, the family at Christmas and the Scythian over the hump and beyond, to dance to – the American Wake’s bit- music, and the memories, kinda just like to the album, especially during these safe for work headphones too. fund a CD that absolutely shines. Dan terness and hope. Catch the lyrics; you’ll the band. COVID times. The song points to hope You can get it on Soundcloud: https:// reiterates: “We have the best fans on the Coffee Bar & Bakery know the lament. “Galway always produces great stories,” that “we’ll find our way back here again,” soundcloud.com/scythianmusic planet!” T Mini Donuts Rising Star 3. Duffy’s Cut (Catie Parker Fedoryka said Alex. – “What is to be expected from together. Scythian is: Home Made Roasters & Alexander Fedoryka) - a song about the Galway City song? 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Irish Whiskey Fans of America Lock-in Watch Columbus Irish 7TH ANNUAL IRISH ROAD BOWLING Continued from previous page Party October 31 featured a full moon, ite spirit. Building from the Facebook Halloween, and most importantly, a Irish Whiskey is in a major resur- group and the isolation of what the pan- beautiful day for the Greater Columbus gence. Where there used to be just a demic has thrown at us, Stacie Stearns Irish Cultural Foundation’s (GCICF) handful of distilleries across the isle, and Scott Robinson organized a group Irish Road Bowling event. This is the now you need a detailed map to find watch in what was the first meeting first time in three years that it wasn’t them all. of the Columbus Chapter of the Irish freezing cold and didn’t rain. Partici- America is not left out in loving this Whiskey Fans of America. Barry inter- pants took off layers as they rolled their recent trend of new offerings from Irish viewed Shamrock Club President Andy steel balls down the roads of Deer Creek The Night's offering distilleries and have been lucky enough Shuman while relaxing by his peat fire State Park towards the finish. This year’s to follow new developments in the mar- in Cork, as well as Stacie and Scott, on winners came from West Virginia, the ket through Barry Chandler of Stories what the chapter will bring to Columbus Pre-Gamers; second was Past Shamrock raiser and brought in twelve teams. would like to donate to the GCICF and and Sips (and also of Cobh, Ireland in and the Shamrock Club of Columbus. Club President Pat Byrne’s team, and In the four years since, 2020 has been help it support the many scholarships Co. Cork) and his Friday Night Lock- Sharing history, sips were poured and third was Past Shamrock Club President the biggest turn out, with twenty-three and events they host, check out their Ins. Barry created the Irish Whiskey enjoyed, and the Hooligans played into Brian O’Reilly’s team. teams (ninety-four players) and raised website: https://columbusirishculture. Fans of America group on Facebook and the night. If you would like to watch the Irish Road Bowling gets its origins $1,400 for the Foundation. com T has been amassing members to his cause replay of the lock in, check out Barry’s from 1600s Ireland with its first offi- The GCICF was originally part of of appreciating Ireland’s most loved website www.storiesandsips.com. It is a cial match being held in 1928. The first the Shamrock Club of Columbus, but Get More to the Story export. treasure trove of information about Irish GCICF Irish Road Bowling event took separated in 2004 to continue sup- More pics, and larger print too! @www.ohioianews.com Before the global pandemic, Barry whiskey and the history that surrounds place in 2014 with seven teams. porting Irish culture and activities hosted whiskey tastings around the it. Sláinte! Two years later it became a fund in the greater Columbus area. If you Columbus area, converting one bourbon lover after another to Ireland’s favor- Continued on facing page DID YOU KNOW... We have a FREE TWICE A MONTH eBulletin that goes out to 16,000 opted-in OhioIANews fans? It contains updates and reminders, or for events that came in after we went to print! Ed Gaughan doing some Irish Road Bowling. Sign up at www.OhioIANews.com or our Facebook page, OhioIANews, to get yours. We NEVER spam or sell our list! The official Irish Road Bowling map.

20 OHIO IRISH AMERICAN NEWS We’ve Always Been Green DECEMBER 2020 DECEMBER 2020 WWW.OHIOIANEWS.COM OHIO IRISH AMERICAN NEWS 21 dishes for her family, including Irish He was employed at the post office stew, soups, and what my father for thirty-three years, retiring when called “salt rising bread” (Irish soda mandated by age. bread). At Trinity College in Dublin, I est ide rish merican lub For entertainment, she went to had a chance to see an exhibit on the W S I A C quilting bees, and after the quilting, magnificent Book of Kells. I could My Father: there was a little food and dancing, only marvel at the beauty of the and someone would play a violin, ornamentation and was in awe of the To preserve and promote our rich mouth organ, and accordion. They artistry of the Columban monks who danced Irish jigs. Neighbor people created this illuminated manuscript Irish cultural heritage in song, dance, Custodian came, and they brought lanterns to masterpiece, knowing what it took literature, sports, and traditions. see at night. for my father to create his works. and My father’s family didn’t have When my father died at the age of To provide a forum for the enrichment of our much money. My grandfather 95, I remember the priest remark- family and the enhancement of our friendships. Calligrapher worked for over fifty years in the ing that the only thing that gave his sandstone quarries in South Am- age away was his hands. My father’s herst--the family farm not surpris- hands had been so strong and capa- ingly went to a younger brother. ble, enabling him to support his fam- My grandmother valued education, ily and create beautiful documents. and three of her children graduat- Arthritis and illness had made his By Sheila Ives immigrants, she came by herself, un- ed from high school. My aunts also hands look frail and wasted. “Between my finger and my thumb accompanied by any family members. received piano lessons so that they I thought of him going into work the squat pen rests. I’ll dig with it.” THE DOMESTIC PATH would have a desirable social skill of at the post office for thirty-three Great live music Seamus Heaney She lived for a few years with her that era. She was disappointed when years, each day wearing the same & food in The Pub My father Maurice Ives was born uncle, Father John Quinn, in Wake- my father quit school after 10th uniform of a grey shirt and matching every Friday. in 1896 in Oberlin, Ohio. He was the man, Ohio. He then arranged for grade. grey pants. Probably most people 440.235.5868 only child in his family to be given a her to get a job as a domestic servant She was well aware that educa- didn’t notice him as he went about GENERAL MEETING Annual Raffle Tickets Available! first name that would be considered in the nearby town of Oberlin. She tion was critical to improving one’s quietly and diligently doing his job. 3rd Thursday of every month Contact Heather at 216-440-0801 Irish. Maurice, pronounced “Mor- was like so many Irish immigrant chances in life. Her uncle, Father What do we miss knowing about Since 1931 ris,” was a forename prevalent in the women who worked for prosperous John Quinn, had pursued an educa- a person, when we dismiss or fail to 8559 Jennings Rd., Olmsted Twp., Ohio 44138 | wsia-club.org province of Munster. It wasn’t until a families who could afford a servant. tion and had held a better position in notice them because of their occupa- few years ago that I discovered that he She cooked, cleaned houses, and life than others in his family had by tion or appearance: the steelworker most likely was named for his moth- did laundry for these becoming a priest. who paints wonderful portraits; the er’s uncle, Maurice Quinn. families before she G.W. MICHAEL PENMANSHIP library circulation clerk whose rich Frank Ives, my grandfather, was de- married my grandfa- My grandmother decided that she contralto voice soars when singing scended from a long line of New En- ther. also wanted to improve one of her in a gospel choir; and the telephone gland Protestants. His great-grand- At the time my skills and began taking penmanship lineman who carves the most intri- father James Ives had moved his grandmother first lessons with a noted teacher of that cate snowflakes out of wood. family to Portage County, Ohio, in lived in Oberlin, subject, George W. Michael (1845- When I was a young girl, my father 1815 from Connecticut. They were there were a number 1933). G. W. Michael established five would go by himself to a local store part of the great migration from New of Irish immigrants business colleges, including one in each year to purchase a nice Parker England to the Connecticut Western who lived in the Oberlin in 1882. pen for my Christmas present. The Reserve. town and surround- He was most famous for develop- Parker Pen Company still manufac- Frank’s maternal great- grandfather ing townships. ing the system of Rapid Writing that tures pens available in a variety of had been a Baptist minister, proud to styles and prices. Some of the Irish functional literacy. was taught in many business col- y Owned and Op be distantly related to Oliver Haz- President John F. Kennedy gave Famil erated immigrant men had Irish was my grandmother’s leges. Good penmanship was consid- ard Perry, hero of the 1813 Battle of Parker pens out to official visitors farms or worked on native language, but she rarely ered an important business skill at Lake Erie. So, it isn’t surprising that to the White House. I liked the feel farms, while others spoke it in the home. She became that time. Frank’s family was not at all pleased of these pens in my hand and the worked as laborers friends with some of the other Irish My father also became interested when Frank, the eldest son and way the ballpoint effortlessly glided McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio on the railroads. women domestics and spoke of how in penmanship through watching his presumed heir of the family farm, on the paper. I wish I could say that The young Irish they were superstitious. One of their mother, and he studied under Claude courted a poor Irish Catholic immi- my handwriting improved when Fu s women often lived customs was to take off their shoes A. Barnett (1874-1955), who became neral Home grant woman. Frank, however, defied using these pens, but that is beyond with the fami- when walking in the fields so as to supervisor of penmanship for the his family, converted to Catholicism, the magic of any pen. Still, when I lies where they not hurt “the little people,” the aos Cleveland public schools. and he and my grandmother, Mary hold one of these pens in my hand, worked. Some sí. Some of these Irish immigrant In September of 1935 my father Ann Quinn, were the first couple to I think of my father, and how with a Direct Cremation: $1490 were uneducated women worked for years as do- received the permanent position of be married in the newly constructed few deft strokes and some flourishes, and couldn’t read mestics, others married, and a few fireman-laborer for the Oberlin Post St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Elyria. he could turn any letter or word into or write. My returned home to Ireland. Office. His job was to keep the post 440-942-0700 Mary Ann Quinn, born in Kan- a thing of beauty. T grandmother After marriage, my grandmother office building clean and maintain turk, Co. Cork, arrived in the United Michael F. Coyne ◆ Kevin M. Coyne ◆ Tony Vitantonio had a sixth- was a housewife. She had six chil- the grounds. He went to work at 5 States in 1881. She was sixteen years Get More to the Story grade education, dren, five surviving to adulthood. a.m. and would return in the evening We are family owned & operated old. Like many young Irish women More pics, and larger print too! so she did have She made a few traditional Irish to lower the American flag at sunset. @www.ohioianews.com

22 OHIO IRISH AMERICAN NEWS We’ve Always Been Green DECEMBER 2020 DECEMBER 2020 WWW.OHIOIANEWS.COM OHIO IRISH AMERICAN NEWS 23 Matthew Lomot (Buffalo Fenians); Sec- But when it came to my mother, when she confessed to be disappointed you, you heard it from a third party. retary Rob Tierney (Pittsburgh Celtics); that’s a different story. She and I never at not having grandchildren from me. When I graduated with my doctorate, I Taking the Treasurer Sarah Dunn (Cleveland St. Terry From discussed the subject, even though she It was at that point I wanted to laugh could tell they were pleased, even if they Fields of Glory Pat’s – St. Jarlath’s GAA); Registrar Derry had stayed at our Chicago home sev- out loud. She already had twenty-plus didn’t fully appreciate the achievement. By Vincent Beach David Roberts (Pittsburgh Celtics); By Terry Boyle Public Relations Officer Seán Staydu- eral times. She knew, and I knew she grandkids as it was. One more from I didn’t need them to say anything. They har (Pittsburgh Pucas); Youth Officer knew, and she knew that I knew she me would not have made her life any came to the ceremony and that was that. Garrett O’Donohue (Detroit Harps); Go knew. It was an open secret after all. easier or fuller. “I thought you’d get Academic accolades are one thing, n-éiri an t-ádh libh. Good luck. There’s no doubt in my mind that married and settled down with chil- but they are not personal. Mother was the matter of my sexuality was scruti- dren.” attempting to unlearn her own cultural IN OTHER NEWS nized, dissected, and interrogated by I tried to make light of the conver- conditioning, and all I could do was Midwest Akron Celtic Guards Hurling Club Taking the Secret the other family members, but never sation. “You should be grateful that squirm in my seat. hosted their annual Al O’Leary Tour- directly with me. Having my domes- never happened. There’s enough Boyles In what seemed like an eternity, nament at the West Side Irish Ameri- Out of ‘Open Secret’: tic setup an open secret among the around to re-populate the world, should but was most likely only ten minutes, Gaelic Athletic can Club in Olmsted Township. Seven family worked for me. It meant that they be called upon to do so.” she had surpassed me in her ability to a-side teams came in from Akron, there were no embarrassing questions My diversion tactic came to naught. evolve beyond our Irish limitations. I Association Cleveland, Indianapolis, and Pitts- Here’s My Story burgh. Each team played each other to answer and no awkward silences to Mother could not be dissuaded from was the one more traveled. I was the GAME ON – that’s the news com- throughout the day and Cleveland For many years, I taught Irish litera- quickly fill with mindless trivia. her mission. This was the conversation smart one. But she was the one more ing out of the recent Midwest GAA recorded their first hurling win. ture in Chicago, and I would always tell I could navigate my visits back home she had wanted to have for years, and open to change. In those minutes, I annual general meeting (AGM) for The final saw 5-time champion In- my students: the Irish love to debate, without fear of confrontation. At least, I could not stop her. And given that I knew that it is never enough to live with the 2021 season. Clubs from Akron, dianapolis face off with the Midwest’s Cleveland Hurling Club recorded their first hurling win at the and argue about anything that’s not I thought I could, until one of the couldn’t very well push her out of the an open secret. T Buffalo, Cleveland, Detroit, divisional champion, Pitts- annual Al O’Leary Tournament at the West Side Irish American personal. We like to pontificate with last trips back before my mother also car, I was forced to accept my fate. Pittsburgh, and Rochester burgh. Pittsburgh came Club in Olmsted Township. the best of them but when it comes to passed away. As I sat there in my discomfort, I Terry Boyle, originally from Northern gathered in Pittsburgh on out firing on all cylinders, personal matters, we become awk- We were driving home from the began to understand what an important Ireland, is a playwright, poet, and for- October 24th to discuss the sinking Indy’s hope for the ward to reporting on regular games as an integral part of ward, uncomfortable, and unusually casino. She loved a little flutter and, step this talk was for her. Since it was mer professor of literature who lives in season that was, the season all-illusive 6-in-a-row. across the Division! its objectives. Cleveland GAA is open quiet. in Irish terms, our spell at the casino foreign to our culture to say the things the Palm Springs area with his husband that will be, motions, and Comhghairdeas le From the Cleveland GAA to all our to all who want to play competitive So, when it comes to approach- was quality family time. Joined by a she was attempting to put into words, it Larry and their two dogs. officers for the upcoming Pittsbugh. It was great to supporters, sponsors, and friends, sports, meet new people, and join an ing intimate subjects, decorum is common hope of winning, we bonded was quite a brave thing for her to do. year. see games played again and such a Nollaig Shona Daoibh – Happy De- athletic, fitness-minded club for all required. You do not rush in where over the one-armed bandits. I can never remember my parents Get More to the Story All clubs experienced lower partic- temperate October day. cember to You All. Keep Safe. ages. angels fear to tread. Instead, you avoid On the way back, from a not so ever being very demonstrative. If they More pics, and larger print too! ipation numbers and very few played @www.ohioianews.com LOOKING AHEAD Go raibh míle maith agaibh Follow @ClevelandGaelic on the subject. lucky afternoon, we ran into traffic were proud of you or thought well of more than one weekend of sport due to (thanks y’all) to our readers and Cleveland will host their club annu- Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for For instance, my coming out was not and were slowed to a crawl. Music the pandemic. There was a confidence supporters. We need your help and al general meeting on December 5 to the 2020 activities for Men, Women, accompanied by a fanfare. There was played on the radio, and we laughed stemming from the lessons learned involvement but would most like assemble the 2021 board, discuss offi- and Youth. Or, visit ClevelandGAA. no great catharsis to be followed up by about our misfortune. during the year that the pandemic to share the fun of Irish sport and T cer reports, and vote on any motions com. a rainbow party. All seemed good until traffic slowed and outdoor sports were no longer Cleveland community with you. Con- to change the club constitution. I was forty years old and quite happy to a halt. As if on cue, the conversation unknowns – players, teams, and clubs sider getting involved at any level. Vincent Thomas Francis Xavier Further, further ahead Cleveland inside the musty old closet of my own dropped to a more serious tone. knew the protocols, actions to take, and Fáilte (welcome) to all. Beach is a proud Greater Clevelander is embracing the ‘Game-On’ spirit making. When it came to coming out, As soon as mother started with “I results. With that experience clubs and and emigrant of Michigan. He joined with the scheduling of the Cleveland GAELIC ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION I simply moved from Ireland and took just want you to be happy,” my heart Divisional leadership are preparing for the St. Pat’s Gaelic Football Club in Memorial Football 7’s. Save the date The Gaelic Athletic Association is the 2021 season. 1999 and, with much help, is the cur- up residence with my partner Larry in started racing. I’ve never had an anxi- for Saturday, May 8th, at the West Side Ireland’s largest sporting organiza- rent caretaker of the Cleveland GAA. Chicago. Everyone knew, but no one ety attack, and I’m not claustrophobic, THE NEW MIDWEST GAA BOARD Irish American club for a day of Irish tion and a bit of home for the Irish really said anything about the new but in those moments the car wasn’t The New Midwest GAA Board culture, sport, and comradery. We are abroad here in the US of A. Beyond situation. big enough for both of us, and my consists of Chairperson Paul Mulcaire Get More to the Story sure we will all be ready for it after sports, the Association also promotes More pics, and larger print too! My father, a very pious Catholic, nerves were shot. (Buffalo Hurling); Vice-Chairperson this winter, and this writer looks for- Irish music, song and dance, and the @www.ohioianews.com never suspected that one of his five I was convinced that the prelude to sons might be gay. The closest we came mother’s opening comments was in- to having a discussion on the sub- spired by Jerry Springer. For a conser- ject happened quite accidentally. We vative Irish Catholic, mother enjoyed Live Music were driving downtown, when all of a the freakish absurdities that Springer Have an Event sudden, he pointed at a man walking managed to find. 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24 OHIO IRISH AMERICAN NEWS We’ve Always Been Green DECEMBER 2020 DECEMBER 2020 WWW.OHIOIANEWS.COM OHIO IRISH AMERICAN NEWS 25 The Finnegan’s made their way serve as mayor of Boston. He founded up Knute Rockne. They all earned their activities, Irish Festival, the Hiberni- Cleveland to upstate New York to pick apples. the Jefferson Club to organize the Irish law degrees at Notre Dame and became Madigan an Convention, family reunions and James, Biden’s great grandfather, didn’t Catholic voters of South Boston. Cleveland lawyers as well as Demo- vacations were cancelled. I was grateful Irish like them apples and moved to Scran- Cleveland also had a Jefferson Club. cratic Party stalwarts. After his tenure Muses that our technology was able to keep By Francis McGarry ton. It was there his son Ambrose met His grandson was John Fitzgerald Ken- as mayor, Ray become chair of the By Marilyn Madigan us together and also strengthened our Providing nationwide property & Edward Blewitt’s daughter. nedy, this county’s first Irish Catholic Democratic Party in Cuyahoga Coun- relationships. Masses being streamed, He would not be the first Irishman president. Kennedy and Biden are the ty, building a potent coalition of local recorded and shown on facebook or casualty placement, life insurance and to hold the office. Andrew Jackson only Catholic presidents. nationality groups and black citizens. Youtube allowed me to attend Mass in was the first almost 200 years ago. His The City of Cleveland is not known Thomas Burke was elected mayor in Ireland and many areas of America. employee benefits, as well as complex father was born in Carrickfergus, Co. for an Irish political machine like Bos- 1946 for the first of four terms. Thomas Hosting a Virtual Convention allowed Antrim, and his parents in Boneybe- ton, New York and Chicago. The Irish Burke’s grandfather, Thomas, was born more of our Members to attend. Host- The Irish Vote fore, Co. Antrim as well. in Cleveland were well represented on in Ireland and emigrated in the 1850s. Reflections ing ZOOM Meetings with participation foreign liability for domestic and international There was a time when it was the The Roosevelts, Andrew Johnson, city council and in municipal positions. He became a captain of a Great Lakes Every year in December, we look back for Hibernians from all areas can only Irish vote that politicians courted. Chester Arthur, Grover Cleveland, The city has had four elected mayors schooner. His son, Thomas, was born and reflect on the past year. This year help the Organization. Many of the clients in commercial products, contracts and There was a time when people actually William McKinley and Jimmy Carter of Irish heritage: Robert E. McKis- in Cleveland in 1864 and became a doc- will be one that most of us would like Irish Festival musicians are hosting called it the Irish vote. Despite the shift all have family ties to Co. Antrim. The som, John H. Farley, Ray T. Miller and tor. Thomas’s son, Thomas, graduated to forget. We should not want to forget Concerts virtually. Please support them to a more diversified Irish American majority of the twenty-two American Thomas A. Burke. from Holy Cross College, earned a law this year. This year helped a lot of us if possible. directors' & officers' liability. voting bloc, we still get voted for in presidents with Irish roots are from Ul- Robert McKissom, mayor from degree from Western Reserve Universi- focus on what is really important in our I look forward to 2021. Hopefully good numbers. ster: James Buchanan and James Polk, 1895-1898, was of Protestant Irish ty and was elected mayor. lives: Family, friends, health and most we will be able to have our St. Patrick’s My Aunt Irene would always vote Donegal; Ulysses Grant and Woodrow descent. His father was born in 1834 in He was active in the Hibernian importantly our faith in God. Hopefully Day Parades, Hibernian Conventions for the Irish name if she was unsure Wilson, Tyrone; Gerald Ford and the Northfield, Ohio, the family arriving in Rifles, the friendly Sons of St. Pat- we will be able to celebrate Christmas and Irish Festivals and what a celebra- in a particular race. As this article is Bush family, Down; William Harrison northern Summit County in the early rick, and the Knights of Columbus. authored, an Irish Catholic has been and Harry Truman, Ulster. 1800s. His tenure as mayor is often As mayor, Thomas Burke focused I look forward to 2021. Hopefully we will be named President-Elect. William Taft has roots in Co. referred to as Tammany Cleveland on capital improvements, including a able to have our St. Patrick’s Day Parades, If that holds to be true, Joe Biden Louth. Richard Nixon has roots in Co. because he built a political machine landfill along the Cleveland waterfront would be the second American Presi- Kildare. Lyndon B. Johnson has roots based upon the tight-knit Irish immi- that would become the Burke Lakefront Hibernian Conventions and Irish Festivals dent who is of Irish decent and a prac- in Galway. Barack Obama has roots grant community that had arrived in Airport. All three Burkes are buried in ticing Catholic. His second great grand- in Tipperary. Irish Catholic roots are those waves. Under his leadership, St. John Cemetery. and what a celebration they will be. father was Edward Blewitt, a brick considerably less common. the Cuyahoga River was widened and Only two Catholics in forty-six pres- with our families and not place anyone’s tion they will be. We will again be able worker who immigrated from Ballina, Ronald Reagan’s Irish Catholic great straightened and new bridges built to idents, yet five Supreme Court justices health in jeopardy. Christmas is a time to travel to Ireland and other vacation County Mayo in 1850 to Scranton, grandfather Michael was from Bally- span it. and another who was raised Catholic. A of blessings for all that God has given us. spots. Enjoy time with family and Pennsylvania. poreen, Co. Tipperary. His son John, John Farley, known as “Honest nod to the Irish American influence in Look back this Christmas and tell those friends and not be worried that any of On May 31, 1849, second great Reagan’s grandfather, was born in John,” was mayor from 1883-1884 and the legal field and a question as to why you love how important they are on this us could be spreading the virus. If we grandfather Owen Finnegan, the son of London, before the family emigrated to again from 1899-1900. In the interim, only two? journey of your live. spread anything let us spread faith and John Finnegan and Mary Kearney from Illinois via Canada in 1857. he served a director of Internal Reve- The Congressional Friends of the As I write this article, I reflect on two love in each other. T the Cooley peninsula in County Lough, John Francis Fitzgerald, born in nue under Grover Cleveland. His father Irish National Caucus has over fifty important events in the life of Ameri- arrived in New York aboard the ship Boston in 1863 to Thomas, Co. Limer- Patrick Farley was born in Ireland, emi- members and is a nonpartisan organi- cans. The first was the election of our Get More to the Story 866.892.8306 Brothers. He procured work in his trade ick, and Rose Anna (Cox) Fitzgerald, grating to Cleveland in 1833. He won zation for justice and peace in Ireland. 46th President of the United States. More pics, and larger print too! @www.ohioianews.com as a shoemaker and sent for his family Co. Cavan. “Honey Fitz” became the the city commission for all mail and Sherrod Brown is a member. They ac- Thank you to all my fellow Americans a year later. first American-born Irish Catholic to express freight arriving in Cleveland, tually work together, across party lines, for voting in this election. I realize making him a wealthy man. in support of Ireland. That would make that everyone is not happy with the Farley was very active in the Irish Aunt Irene happy to see her voting results but let us move forward for the Thirty Years of community and a Hibernian. After approach in practice. The O’s and the Country we all love. Although I do not raditional rish usic John Farley was elected the second Mc’s as she would say. T agree with many of President Trump’s T I M time, he had to call in the state militia policies, I would like to thank him for to support Cleveland police in main- Francis McGarry holds undergradu- his service. The American people have taining order during the streetcar strike ate degrees from Indiana University in made their decision. I pray that we can in 1899. Farley suffered a stroke while Anthropology, Education and History unite for the good of the Country. The riding a streetcar in downtown Cleve- and a Masters in Social Science from other important event is the recog- land in 1922 and died in an ambulance the University of Chicago. He is an nition of Veterans Day. All that have in route to Huron Road Hospital. assistant principal and history teacher. served our Nation have placed their Raymond Miller, mayor from 1932- Francis is a past president of the Irish lives on the line to preserve the found- 1933, was born into a traditional Irish American Club East Side. He is the ing principles of this Nation. Every Catholic family in Defiance, Ohio. He founder and past president of the Blue- American owes the Men and Women oversaw the completion of Munici- stone Division of the Ancient Order of of the Armed Services their thanks and pal Stadium on the lakefront and was Hibernians. gratitude for our freedoms. instrumental in the creation of the On New Year’s Eve, we will look Thomas F. McManamon Todd McManamon 440.281.1536 Cleveland Browns. Get More to the Story back on this year remembering our Cleveland, Ohio He and his four brothers all played More pics, and larger print too! disappointments and challenges. I mcmanamoninsurance.com www.kilroyceiliband.com football for Notre Dame, Ray backing @www.ohioianews.com was disappointed that St. Patrick’s Day

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28 OHIO IRISH AMERICAN NEWS We’ve Always Been Green DECEMBER 2020 DECEMBER 2020 WWW.OHIOIANEWS.COM OHIO IRISH AMERICAN NEWS 29 NOT COMPLETELY YOUR Cooking Up MOTHER’S CHOCOLATE FRUIT CAKE Crossword a Hooley This modern, and slightly more Puzzle Rebel Tunes Linda Fulton Burke sophisticated version of a Christmas By Katie Gagne staple is easy to make. Don’t let the By Linda Fulton Burke long ingredient list scare you. You can make it using just a whisk and rubber spatula, you can use any size and shape pan you would like and you can play around with the fruit and nut mix of ACROSS Not Completely ingredients. 5 The Boys of ______Ingredients 8 _____ Flowers Your Mother’s Dry: 9 The ______’_ Song 3 cups AP Flour 10 _____ married Joseph Mary Plunkett ½ tsp Baking Powder Chocolate 1 ½ tsp. Baking Soda 12 Shall My ____Pass through Ireland 1 ½ tsp. Salt 13 A ______Once Again 1 tbsp. Cinnamon 14 _____ McCorley Fruit Cake 1 tsp. Allspice 16 ______Munroe Charles Dickens had it right when he 1 tsp. Cloves 20 The ______of the Moon had us reflect on the past, see into the ½ tsp. Ginger future and do something new with the 1 tsp. Nutmeg 22 ______aka Father Murphy present. A much-debated Christmas tra- 3 tbsp. Dark Cocoa Powder Dried Dates – cut in quarters Cooking times will vary. I usually 23 Billy ____ dition is the likability of fruitcake. The Dark Raisins start out checking on them after 40 29 ____ the People subject of countless jokes, many people Wet: Chopped Pecans minutes, depending on my pan size. 30 James ______have come to dislike and even fear this 4 Eggs Chopped Walnuts For these I typically use standard size, 33 Ireland ______holiday treat. 2 cups Brown Sugar Chopped Hazelnuts disposable foil loaf pans. This recipe 35 the One ____ I LOVE fruitcake. My mom made ½ cup (1 stick) melted Unsalted Butter ¼ cup Candied Orange Peel made four loaves. small loaves of this every year. My job ¼ cup Maple Syrup ¼ cup Candied Lemon Peel Once cakes are out of the oven, I use 36 The _____ Dew was to drizzle the brandy over the top of ¼ cup Cherry Juice 1 cup Irish Whisky – and more for a pastry brush and coat the top with a 37 ___ Williams each one weekly in the weeks leading up ¾ cup Vegetable Oil later to baste the fruitcakes. thin layer of light Karo Syrup to give it 39 ______McBride to Christmas. Fruitcake is one of those ½ cup water 6 oz. (1 ½ ) Dark or Bittersweet Choc- a beautiful shine. 40 Only Our ______run Free things that gets better with age and a 1 tbsp. Vanilla olate Baking Bars – roughly chopped NOW COMES THE GOOD PART 42 The Wind That ______the Barley little spirit. 47 _____ Barry Wanting to bring this dessert from Fruit/Nut Mix Preheat oven to 325* Spray your Poke about a dozen small holes in the Christmas past to the present day, I 1 cup each of the following: pan(s) with cooking spray. top with a toothpick or skewer and then 49 Soldiers of the ______am sharing with you an updated and Dried Apricots -- cut in quarters Combine all dry ingredients in a drizzle a small amount of whisky over 50 The Men From the ____ unique twist on this cake, in the hope Dried Cherries large bowl and set aside. the top, allowing it to sink in. 51 ______’_ Motor Car that this will become a favorite in the Dried Cranberries Mix all ingredients in fruit/nut mix Wrap the fruitcakes in their pans 52 The ______of Knockanure future. Candied Pineapple together in a bowl and pour whisky on tightly with plastic wrap and store in 53 Go On Home______Soldiers top. Stir well and leave to soak for 30 the refrigerator. minutes. Once a week up until you serve these, 54 The Bold ______Men Coming Next Month In a large bowl, whisk eggs and unwrap them and repeat the process of 56 ______Gaughan : brown sugar together until smooth. drizzling them with whisky and wrap- 57 Four Green ______Pour in melted butter and mix until ping back up. 58 Sean South of ______January 2021 smooth. I make mine anywhere from 4-6 Bringing you the movers, shakers and music makers Whisk in the syrup, cheery juice, oil, weeks before serving them or giving DOWN in our community each month. water, and vanilla until smooth. them out. T Add dry ingredients to wet and using 1 Down by the ______Every Thursday: Irish Music @Plank Road, COVID permitting a rubber spatula, stir until combines. 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