DECEMBER 2017 2 IAN Ohio “We’ve Always Been Green!” www.ianohio.com DECEMBER 2017 Editor’s Corner the Son of God). Where changes as we go forward, for a cuppa and some of “Follow me where I go, ever you reside; Diaspora but most of all, please send my mom’s famous recipe what I do and who I know; or delusion, may you have us your suggestions, sub- Brown Bread. Suggestions O’Bent a blessed, fun and family missions and all paperwork for the paper, a story or Enterprises includes: filled, reason-for-the-sea- regarding the OhioIAN- simply to say Hi, are most www.twitter.com/jobjr www.facebook.com/ son, holiday. ews, with we hope your welcome. OhioIrishAmericanNews As we enter our 12th year, continued support, as we our growth has opened shift the OhioIANews John O’Brien, Jr. new opportunities. When from Chicago based to Publisher / Editor John O’Brien, Jr. Cliff Carlson and I start- Cleveland based. You can OhioIANews Merry Christmas! Happy ed the OhioIANews, it reach me any time via cell, 14615 Triskett Road Christmas! Nollaig Shona was with the knowledge snail or email, or stop by Cleveland, Ohio Dhuit! Nollick Ghennal! that Someday, when the 44111-3123 Blithe Yule! Nadolig Llaw- OhioIANews (and I) were en! Nollaig Chridheil! Bo ready, we would split Ohio Nadal! Mele Kalikimaka! to off. That day has come. you in the Seven Nations, I do not have sufficient Star Trek toDwI’ma’ qoS words to thank Cliff for yItIvqu’ (Klingon: Our taking me on as a partner Savior’s birthday you-en- back in 2006, and guiding joy!), and of course, most me and the OhioIANews apt, to our Lord of the from success to signifi- Rings Alassë a Hristomer- cance. We have seen and endë (Joyous Feast of enjoyed so much together, Christ), or Mereth Veren we will always be brothers. e-Doled Eruion (Joyous Readers may see a few Feast of the Coming of DECEMBER 2017 “We’ve Always Been Green!” www.ianohio.com 3 coins and was taken to a hospi- in bed listening to the next door tal. When his grandmother tele- neighbor’s dog barking. It had phoned to ask how he was, a nurse been barking for hours and hours. When Irish Eyes said “No change yet”. Suddenly, Paddy jumps out of Are Smiling! ~ bed and says, “I’ve had enough The butcher backed up into of this,” and goes downstairs. the meat grinder and got a little Paddy finally comes back up to Brought to you behind in his work. bed and his wife says, “The dog by Maury Collins ~ is still barking. What have you It was an emotional wedding. been doing? ”Paddy says, “I’ve Even the cake was in tiers. put their dog in our yard – now Ever tried honeymoon salad? “beautiful shirt.” ~ Paddy and his missus are lying we’ll see how they like it!” It’s lettuce alone. At this, the man called the ~ bartender over, “Hey...I must be A snake slithers into a bar and losing my mind,” he told the bar- Christmas in Irish the bartender says, “I’m sorry but tender. “I keep hearing these voic- “Agus dúirt an t-aingeal leo: “Ná bíodh eagla oraibh: óir féach, tá dea-scéala agam I can’t serve you.” es saying nice things, and there’s daoibh a chuifidh áthas mór ar an bpobal uile: rugadh Slánai- “Why not?” asks the snake. not a soul in here other than us.” theoir daoibh inniu – is é Chriost an é i geathair Dháiri.” The bartender says, “Because “It’s the peanuts” answered you can’t hold your liquor. the bartender. “Say what?” “You Lucás 2:10-11 ~ heard me” said the bartender. “And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for behold, I bring you A man walked into a bar, sat “it’s the peanuts... they’re compli- good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto down, and ordered a beer. As he mentary.” you is born this day in the city David a Savior, sipped the beer, he heard a sooth- ~ which is Christ the Lord.” Luke 2:10-1 ing voice say “nice tie!” Looking There was once a cross-eyed around he noticed that the bar teacher who couldn’t control his Nollaig Shona Daoibh was empty except for himself and pupils. the bartender at the end of the ~ bar. A few sips later the voice said A small boy swallowed some On This Day in Irish History December by Terrence Kenneally 4 December 1971 - In the first dies. She famously married Jo- major atrocity of the Northern seph Plunkett hours before his Ireland Troubles, fifteen people, execution in 1916 for his part in including two children and the Easter Rising. three women, were killed when 16 December 1971 - General a no-warning bomb planted by Richard Mulcahy, second in the UVF exploded in the door- command to Thomas Ashe in way of McGurk’s public house Easter Week 1916, chief of staff in Belfast. of the IRA during the War for 6 December 1922 - Under the Independence, GOC of the pro- terms of the Anglo-Irish Treaty visional government during the (1921), Saorstat Eireann- the Irish Civil War, died. Free State, came into existence. 20 December 1909 - The first 8 December 1831 - Death of Irish cinema, the Volta, was James Hoban, architect of the opened in December under the U.S. White House. Hoban, who management of James Joyce. emigrated from Kilkenny to 29 December 1937 - Constitu- America in 1785, won a compe- tion of Ireland comes into effect, tition to design the “Presidents drafted by Eamon de Valera. House.” 31 December 1759 - Arthur 10 December 1998 - John Hume Guinness secures a 9,000-year and David Trimble were present- lease on four acres of ground ed with the Nobel Peace Prize in at St. James Gate, Dublin, for Oslo, Norway. the annual rent of 45 pounds, 13 December 1955 - Grace including water rights. Gifford Plunkett, Irish patriot, 4 IAN Ohio “We’ve Always Been Green!” www.ianohio.com DECEMBER 2017 Are you running for an elective office? There are over 1.4 million people of Irish descent in Ohio; 475,000 in Greater Cleve- land; 175,00 in Cuyahoga Coun- ty: Want to reach them? Advertise 13920 Triskett Road 13801 Triskett Road in the Ohio Irish Cleveland OH 44111 Cleveland OH 44111 American News: jobrien@ianohio. Phone (216) 251-3130 Phone (216) 251-4242 com to reach the Irish community throughout Ohio DECEMBER 2017 “We’ve Always Been Green!” www.ianohio.com 5 Justice Terrence O’Donnell Presented With the St. Thomas More Award Appeals. By OhioIANews Editor John O’Brien, Jr. A former teacher at St. Brendan School in North Olmsted, Justice O’Donnell is Ohio Supreme Court Justice Terrence a founding member and past president O’Donnell has a long and distinguished of the Legal Eagles – a law fraternity for career in law, and in helping others by vol- alumni of St. Edward High School. He unteering time, expertise and especially is also a member of the Ohio State Bar starting programs that shape careers and Foundation Fellows Class of 2005, and is help people overcome obstacles. On Oc- a past member of the board of Trustees tober 20th, he was selected for the 2017 St. of Magnificat High School; served on Thomas More Award, presented by The the Executive Committee of the Law- Lawyer’s Guild of the Catholic Diocese yers Guild of the Diocese of Cleveland; of Cleveland. served as Chairman of the Ohio Legal From the Award Bio: Justice O’Donnell Rights Service Commission, which over- … joined the Supreme Court of Ohio see the protection and advocacy of the in 2003 and has led statewide efforts to developmentally disabled and mentally increase professionalism among lawyers ill statewide; and served as a member of and judges across Ohio. His leadership on the board of trustees of Our Lady of the the Ohio Supreme Court has culminated Wayside. in the implementation of a nationally Justice O’Donnell and his wife Mary acclaimed Lawyer to Lawyer Mentoring Beth are members of St. Bernadette Parish Program. in Westlake. They have four children and Justice O’Donnell received his Bachelor eight grandchildren. of Arts degree from Kent State University All members of the Ohio Supreme and Juris Doctor from Cleveland State Court were present at the award to University in 1971. He practiced law with sharer their congratulations for Justice the firm of Marshman, Snyder & Corrigan O’Donnell in Cleveland before beginning his judicial Congratulations Justice O’Donnell. service in 1980 on the Cuyahoga County Thank you for all your service, innovation Common Pleas Court. In 1994, he was and leadership to the legal, Catholic and elected to the Eighth District Court of Irish communities. We are blessed. 6 IAN Ohio “We’ve Always Been Green!” www.ianohio.com DECEMBER 2017 In Remembrance Kitt, Rev. Fr. Liam, Canon (Pastor Emeritus, St. Vincent’s Ohio), Grat- ten Park, Mountbellew, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway, formally Cleveland Ohio and Lehenagh, Castleblakeney. May DECEMBER 2017 Vol. 11 Issue 12 3rd 2017 in his 101st year, peacefully Publishers surrounded by his loving nieces and John O’Brien Jr. / Cliff Carlson nephews. Predeceased by his brothers Editor John O’Brien Jr. Michael F., Tom and Fr. Seán, his sis- Website and layout ters Maura Thompson, Evelyn Kinsella Cathy Curry Carlson and Patsy Read. Columnists Deeply regretted by his sister-in-law Behind the Hedge- John O’Brien, Jr. Bridie Kitt (Lehenagh), his brother in Blowin’ In- Susan Mangan Cleveland Irish- Francis McGarry law Tony Read (Canada), his nephews Cleveland Cohmra- Bob Carney and nieces, grandnephews, grandniec- Crossword Puzzle- Linda Fulton Burke es, cousins, neighbours, a wide circle Don’t Forget Us-Lisa O’Rourke Growing up Irish- Maureen Ginley of friends, Archbishop Michael Neary Heart of the Issue- Bob Carney of Tuam, Bishop Richard Lennon of Illuminations- J.