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Kevin Barry Division # 3 PAID ewsletter www.aohindy.com N U.S. POSTAGE

PERMIT NO. 2630 Vol. 61 Issue 7 Dec. 2020 Non-Profit Organization INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA Motto - Friendship, Unity, and Christian Charity

Dates to Remembe- AOH Facebook Live Online Nov. 15 - AOH Memorial Mass Event and Raffle Dec. - AOH Meeting tentative

Photo - Dan McNelis - Virtual Due to the 2020 Covid–19 Pandemic, Event Chairman most activities of Kevin Barry Division AOH had to be canceled. We had to be- come creative to come up with an event Nov. 1st was where members, families and friends the 100th anniver- sary of the death of could be a part. This led to our first virtual Kevin Barry by exe- fall raffle and live streaming entertainment cution. He was 18 event. Coordinated by Dan McNelis, years old when he Standing Committee Chairman, this 30- was hanged in minute show was held on Sunday, Octo- Mountjoy Jail on ber 25th at 2PM at the Gold Ace Inn and Nov 1st, 1920. seen on our Indy AOH Facebook page Born in 1902 in and/or through our website: www.ao- and growing hindy.com. up both in the capital For entertainment we were thrilled to and in , he enrolled in again have Eunan McIntyre join us live in 1916 and joined the (virtually) from Donegal, Ireland. Eunan , a nationalist organization. has come to the States and Indianapolis In 1919 he enrolled in Dublin University to several times over the years to perform at study medicine. The Michael Collins led War our Hibernian St. Patrick’s Day Celebra- of Independence was developing and Barry, tion, always held on the Sunday before St as Section Commander, played his part in Patrick’s Day. He is a division favorite. Ad- various raids around Dublin city. ditionally, we enjoyed a performance of On Sept. 20th, 1920, he took part in one the Cleary Irish Dancers of Los Angeles. such raid that went badly wrong. A street We also hosted a raffle to raise funds gun battle ensued, and three British soldiers for St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry. The were killed. This was very significant in that raffle included the following prizes: 1st these were the first British soldier deaths in Prize: $750 cash, 2nd Prize: $100 cash,

Ireland since the 1916 Easter Rising led by 3rd Prize: Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey, D A T E D M A T E R I A L A I R E T A M D E T A D ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED Kevin Barry Division # 3 Ancient Order of Hibernians 944 N. Layman Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46219 Pearse and Connolly. Barry was the only one captured by the Next Meeting - Dec., 2020, British. Reports of his torture in Mountjoy Tentative Jail soon circulated but Barry refused to name his comrades. He was given a death Let Us Pray sentence but it was widely believed that this sentence would be commuted, and that Dennis Harrington the British authorities would not dare to execute an eighteen year-old. Andrew Russell Caroline Scheidler Jo Archer As the deadline approached it became clear that Kevin Barry would be executed. Jim O’Rourqe A planned rescue by Michael Collins came to nothing when reinforcements from Jenny Flores Bobby Griffin Fr. James Wilmoth Dublin Castle were ordered to the prison because of the large crowds that had gath-

Paul Clark Phyllis Barrett ered outside. It was reported that Barry had requested to be shot by firing squad rather Dan O’Connor Jeff Veldhof than hanged, which he viewed as a death not befitting a soldier. The hangman, Ellis, Terry O’Hara Bill Farrell had to be brought into the country from England, as no-one in Ireland could be found Fr. Bob Gilday Mark Payne for the job. The calmness and bravery the young Barry showed in the hours leading B ob Boyle Francis Noone up to his execution has become the stuff of legends. Despite protestations from cler- Ken Hurley Lt. to Rt.- Virtual Planning Chair, Dan McNelis Seamus DiGiusto ics and politicians alike he was hanged in Mountjoy Jail on November 1st, 1920. Msgr. Harold Knueve ,Chuck McGinley, President Tom Branson, and Jim Msgr. Paul Kotter Just as in the aftermath of the 1916 Easter Rising the British military in Ireland had McGinley before our AOH meeting. Theo Quillen badly misjudged the situation. Had they simply imprisoned the leaders of 1916 it is In 4th Prize: Jame- likely that the huge upsurge in support for Irish nationalism would not have taken son Irish Whiskey. Chances were $5 each– place. By executing someone as young as Kevin Barry in 1920 they handed the Irish - Father Joseph L. Villa or 5 for $20 and were sent earlier by mail to Republican Army a huge propaganda victory. Young recruits flocked to join the IRA in STL (AOH) 61, passed away Wednes- each member. the War of Independence, which in turn led to the Treaty, the partition of Ireland, the day, October 7. Father Joe was born The show began with Dan, serving as Civil War, Independence and all that has occurred since. July 28, 1959. He was a graduate of MC, introducing division President Tom Schulte High School, St. Meinrad Sem- Below is an ad seen on the web site Irish Branson who presented background infor- Central. It may be of interest, especially to our inary (where he was first in his class) mation about AOH. Included was a short and The Pontifical North American Col- members with Kilcar, Donegal roots. statement concerning the courage and de- “Ever dream of owning a traditional Irish pub? lege in Rome, Italy. Father Joe was or- termination of Kevin Barry, our namesake. dained June 7, 1997. Well, this Donegal pub with serious potential could He thanked all who were watching and sent be yours for just €32,500. After his post-graduate work in Rome, out an invitation for new members. Father Joe was the associate pastor at The Pipers Rest, located on the Main Street of St. Barnabas in Indianapolis. In 2000 he Next, Dan introduced the Cleary Irish Kilcar in Donegal, was up for sale by public auc- was the pastor at St. Joseph in Dancers from Los Angeles. Three young tion on Wednesday, Oct. 28, with a starting price of Rockville, while serving as pastor at ladies gave a short but stirring performance €32,500 ($38,000). The traditional pub is situated in Sacred Heart in Clinton and adminis of traditional Irish dance.. a popular tourist town located right next to the Wild Atlantic Way and it would be per- trator at St. Joseph in Universal. The first and second place raffle win- fect for anyone who wanted to start a pub on a budget.” In 2013 he was pastor at St. Michael ners were drawn next. Winners were - Dea- con Francis Klauder and Michael Spellman. in Bradford, St. Barnard in Frenchtown At the Nov. meeting final Donations: and administrator at St. Joseph in Singer Eunan McIntyre followed with nominations and elections $500 - Seeds of Hope – Second vote passed. three songs. The first, “The Place I Call Crawford County. He was pastor of were held for 2021 Officers. $2270.00 – St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry - American Martyrs at Scottsburg and St. Home” was written by Eunan and tells about President – Tom Branson Patrick at Salem at the time of his his home in Donegal. The second was his Donation after expenses for the AOH Vice President – Jonathan Tobin Facebook online event and raffle. death. father’s favorite freedom song and the third Financial Secretary - Joe Cahill was one of Eunan’s favorites, “Dance to the Treasurer - Chuck McGinley $100 - Gleaner’s Food Bank Meeting Notes Fiddle”. Recording Secretary - Jim Lynch $100 - The Salvation Army Dan concluded the show with the draw- Sentinel – Victor Doucleff $100 - Wheeler Mission The members gave Dan McNelis a ing of the 3rd and 4th prize winners, won by Standing Committee Chair – Dan $100 - Marine Corps Toys for Tots hardy round of applause as thanks for Mary Klein and Mary Moran. McNelis $100 - Rev. Jeffrey L. Dufresne – St. Philip Neri his hard work and dedication in creating Dan and Tom signed off with a toast and Marshal – Jeremy Hambrick $200 – St. Philip Neri Parish our first virtual fall raffle and live stream- thanks to all who watched. ing entertainment event. The show was Dan wants to thank the Golden Ace and McGinley family for hosting, Shannon Scott - Pat Miles noted that 2020 St. Patrick AOH Memorial Mass taped and put on our web site. Over 1500 Celebration printed programs are avail- Our annual Memorial Mass took place people have viewed it. and the Cleary Irish Dance team out of Los Angeles, CA and Eunan McIntyre for their able. on Sunday, Nov. 15th at 10AM at St. Philip Neri New Members talents and entertainment. Also, thanks to - Because of the Pandemic the AOH Church. We honored the following members all the members and committee heads in- Officer Induction Dinner and Christmas who passed away this past year: Fr. Joseph volved in making this raffle a success. Party have been canceled. Villa, Patrick J. Moriarty, Fr. Richard W. Eldred, Tobin J. Senefeld - St. Joan of Arch - The meeting concluded with a round Joseph E. McCormick, Fr. Gerald Kirkhoff, Kevin M. Corcoran – Little Flower Newsletter Editor. - Jim Lynch, 317- 787- 5734 of applause for President Tom Branson William T. Brady, Thomas F. Redmond, Fr. Eric Caprio – St. Matthew for his excellent leadership in a difficult William Munshower, Francis M. Brady, Paul P. Cathedral, South Bend [email protected] year. Farrell, and Daniel A. Miles.