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Irish American Law & Reminger, representing the Crown. Two was happiest helping of the members of the Ohio Supreme on the farm. My grand- Society of Cleveland Court, Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor mother Mim passed at Symposium in and Justice Judith Ann Lanzinger, will one hundred and two. From September 29 to October 1, 2016, preside along with two members of the She was a great reader, a group of Irish American lawyers will Irish Supreme Court. by Bob Carney world traveler, and a participate in a symposium in Ireland The following day, the symposium gifted teacher. As I grew sponsored by the Irish American Law will move to Galway, where there will older, we discovered our Society of Cleveland. Leading off on be a number of continuing Legal Educa- “Blowin’ In”Columnist shared interest in antiques, literature, and Thursday, September 29 at Kings Inn, tion Sessions dealing with subjects such quiet time. When my first child was born, Dublin will be the presentation of the Trial as Death Penalty in the U.S. and E.U., Susan Mangan she encouraged me to “set that child in of Roger Casement. Participants include Same-Sex Marriage in Ireland and the Susan was born in Chicago, Illinois, her pumpkin seat and get on with your Terrence J. Kenneally of Kenneally & U.S., Comparison, and Software Protec- and holds a Master’s degree in English writing!” Well over the years I’ve spent Associates, who will be representing the tion, U.S. and E.U. Methods. The Friday from John Carroll University and a Mas- more time rearing children than writing defendant, Roger Casement. Also partici- and Saturday sessions will be held at NUI, ter’s degree in education from Baldwin- the next great American novel, but that pating will be Martin Galvin of Reminger Galway University. Wallace University. Her column gives her feat is still on my to do list. perspective on an Italian girl who married OhIAN: What else inspires your writ- an Irish American, and became immersed ing? in the Irish culture and ways. A “Blow-in” Susan: Upon meeting my husband, is an Irish term for a person new to the Ireland, her rolling hills, imposing moun- Thank You neighborhood. tains, and sweet streams also proved OhIAN: Susan, I love to ask writers and inspirational to my writing. Moreover, I for advertising in English majors who their favorite writers’ value the kindness and hospitality of my are, who are yours? husband’s family. The Ohio Irish American News. Susan: William Butler Yeats is my OhIAN: What do you do when you’re favorite poet. “ When You Are Old” is not writing for the Ohio Irish American I am patronizing your my favorite poem, and “The Dead”, by News? James Joyce is the most poignant of the Susan: Currently, I’m a private tutor business because of it! many short stories I’ve read. I’ve had the helping students to become better readers opportunity to travel to all my favorite and writers. I also teach creative writing at Please Cut Out and present it the next time literary hotspots in the , Bay Arts in Bay Village, Ohio. I also have and Ireland. a cottage baking business; “Rosa- Peasant you patronize one of our advertisers OhIAN: Childhood memories play a Cookies with Style”. large part in your writing, can you tell us I’m very grateful to John O’Brien, Jr. for a little about growing up? providing me the opportunity to write for Susan: As a child, I always had what the OhIAN: for the past nine years. In the my mother called an “overactive imagi- future, I would like to publish my series nation.” Growing up in the city, I loved of Christmas stories that I’ve written, as the museums, beaches, and the many well as compile a “ Best of Blowin’ In” festivals that Chicago offered. Fortunately book of essays. Additionally, I’ve written for me, I was also able to indulge my love a children’s Irish fairytale that I hope will of nature as my mother grew up on a farm make it to the hands of some publishing in Billings, Missouri. house. Lastly, I am well on my way to cre- Every year we would visit my grand- ating the next “Great American Novel”, at mother, uncles, aunts and cousins. I last count I was ten pages into my dream!

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1 September 1864 - Sir Roger Casement, 18 September 1964 - Death of Sean civil servant and revolutionary nationalist, O’Casey, playwright, whose works in- born in Sandycove, Co. Dublin. clude The Shadow of the Gunman, Juno SEPTEMBER 2016 Vol. 10 Issue 9 4 September 1997 - Mary Robinson and the Paycock, and The Plough and the becomes the United Nations High Com- Stars. Publishers John O’Brien Jr. / Cliff Carlson missioner for Human Rights. 20 September 1803 - Emmett, Editor John O’Brien Jr. 8 September 1798 - Battle of Bal- United Irishman, is hanged. Layout & Website- linamuck; the French-Irish forces are 21 September 1881 - Revolutionary Cathy Curry Carlson defeated by Lord Cornwallis. Eamonn Ceannt, one of the seven signa- 11 September 1649 - The Massacre tories of the Proclamation of the Republic, Columnists at Drogheda, in which Cromwell captures is born in Glenamaddy, Co. Galway. Behind the Hedge- John O’Brien, Jr. the town and slaughters nearly 4,000 30 September 1944 - Eoin O’Duffy, Blowin’ In- Susan Mangan Gaelic Imports people. first commissioner of the Garda Siocharra 5633 Pearl Rd. Cleveland Irish- Francis McGarry 18 September 1914 - The Home (1922-33) and Blueshirt leader, dies. Crossword Puzzle- Linda Fulton Burke Parma, OH 44129 Rule Act was suspended for the duration Don’t Forget Us-Lisa O’Rourke 440-845-0100 of the war. Growing up Irish- Maureen Ginley fax 440-845-0102 Illuminations- J. Michael Finn 800-450-2725 Inner View- John O’Brien Jr     Ire. Past & Present- O’Sullivan Livin’ With Lardie- Richard Lardie Irish Sausage, Irish Bacon, Soda Bread, About Our Cover Off Shelf/On This Day-Terry Kenneally Black Pudding, Sausage Rolls, Pork Our Sports Man- David McDonnell: Bangers, Potato Scones, Imported Ireland’s Rising Star, Aoife Scott and her new CD, Out of the Mailbag- John O’Brien, Jr. Groceries, Flags, Buttons, Jewelry, Speak Irish / Cleveland Music and much more! Carry the Day are featured on page 17 Comrá - Bob Carney www.gaelicimports.com Terry From Derry- Terry Boyle The Ohio Irish American News and Pj McIntyre’s Irish Pub IAN Ohio Inc. is published monthly (12 issues a year) on the first day of each Ahern Ca tering are proud to present: month. Subscription is by first class mail. 1 year $30, 2 years at $55 3 years Banquets, $80. To subscribe go online at www. We ddings, ianohio.com, or Email us at subs@ Clamba kes or Speak Irish ianohio.com, or call us at 708-445-0700 Your Special Ev ent or mail to address below. IAN Ohio is available for free at over To ny Ahe rn 240 locations throughout Ohio. For 440-933-7500 Cleveland information on the locations go to www. ianohio.com and click on the Ohio Fax : 440-933-7507 Distribution button. [email protected] Want to learn Irish? Speak Irish Cleveland is a local fun group of all ages, keep- ing the language and the culture alive through learning and sharing. We also ww w.Ahe rnCaterin g.com gather and join fun events throughout the area to celebrate our rich Irish heritage. Contact: IAN Ohio Inc. 726 Avon Belden Rd., Avon Lake, OH 44012 We are serious about learning the language and serious about having fun doing it. PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW PHONE NUMBER: 216.647.1144 e-mail: mailto:[email protected] There are over 1.4 Classes start October 4th or mail to: IAN OHIO INC PO Box 7, Zion IL 60099 million people of Beginners and all levels welcome 847-872-0700 Irish descent in Ohio; e-mail: [email protected] 6:15 to 8pm 475,000 in Greater Subscriptions: [email protected] Hosted at co-sponsor Pj McIntyre’s Irish Pub, On the Internet www.ianohio.com Cleveland; 176,000 basement party room. All levels welcome www.facebook.com/OhioIrishAmerican- in Cuyahoga County: 17119 Lorain Road at Rocky River Drive News www.twitter.com/jobjr in Kamm’s Corners. PUBLISHERS STATEMENT Want to reach them? #LiveMoreLifeBeMoreIrish The opinions and statements ex- pressed in this newspaper are entirely Advertise in the Advance registration required; bring your friends and have fun those of the authors, and do not reflect Ohio Irish New Students $120 + $25 for the book / returning students $100. in any way the opinions of IAN Ohio. Checks (Ohio Irish American News) & info: Circulation: 7,500-For a list of distribu- American News: 14615 Triskett Road * Cleveland, Ohio 44111-3123 tion points, go to www.ianohio.com and [email protected]. [email protected] 216.647.1144 click on the word “Distribution.” SEPTEMBER 2016 “We’ve Always Been Green!” www.ianohio.com 5

seven months the sea”, those involved believed he was Dowling was found guilty on all charges in various Ger- a seaman, not a soldier. Dowling revealed in July 1918 and sentenced to be shot. The man prisoner his true name and story to the Director. Naval Intelligence Director’s promise to of war camps. He had come ashore on the dingy from a him ensured this was converted to penal Whilst de- German submarine. servitude for life. In one of Dowling’s tained in Lim- The Director, to the frustration of sub- subsequent (rejected) petitions for reduc- burg with other sequent British officials dealing with this tion of his sentence, he made several valid Irish POWs he case, had promised Dowling that if he points - as regards joining Casement’s Irish Man in a U-Boat joined Casement’s Irish Brigade on 27 would “speak the truth”, his life would be Brigade “One cannot call an unarmed body March 1915. spared. Dowling, awaiting Court Martial, of men a Brigade”; furthermore when Dowling was ferried to Clare by a fishing was sent to the Tower of London where someone is deprived of his freedom “he 12 April 1918, Crab Island, off the west boat passing Crab Island. He had, how- Casement had previously been incarcer- cannot voluntarily do anything”. coast of Ireland: The Great War had en- ever, been noticed by a Coastguard who ated. He was indicted on three counts: Meanwhile events in Ireland continued tered its final year. Pte L/C Joseph Dowl- brought him to the nearest Coast Guard That he: after 1916 with the War of Independence ing (No. 8243) of the Connaught Rangers, station, where the Petty Officer ordered 1. when a prisoner of war, voluntarily and the signing of The Anglo-Irish Treaty, who had appeared seemingly out of no- him to Galway for further questioning. In served with the enemy (by joining Case- 6 December 1921, following which the where, sat on that island wondering how Ennistymon a suspicious Police Sergeant ment’s Irish Brigade. In British documents, Irish Free State was formed. President to cross to the Clare mainland. Dowling led him to the Barracks to be interviewed. it is sometimes referred to as the German Cosgrave’s government was to debate was a member of the Irish Brigade, re- Dowling gave a false name and informed Irish Brigade). the Indemnity Bill, which would amnesty cruited from Irish prisoners of war held in his interrogators he had been aboard a tor- 2. when a prisoner of war, voluntarily British Forces in respect of acts committed Germany, by 1916 leader Roger Casement, pedoed US ship, but had managed to reach aided the enemy by inciting to persuade under Martial Law. executed 100 years ago. Crab Island. The British authorities sent a fellow POWs, British subjects, to forsake Irish political prisoners were released Joseph Dowling had a colourful past, trawler to the island, which located neither their duty to the King by joining the armed under a Royal Amnesty, including those landing in France with the Connaught survivors nor wreckage, only the foreign- forces of the enemy (Dowling became a sentenced to death. Cosgrave was strongly Rangers on 14 August 1914, arriving in built dingy which had brought Dowling recruitment officer for the Irish Brigade). pressured by his opponents and the Irish Mons on 23 August. On 27 August, sepa- ashore. Dowling was ultimately handed 3. when a prisoner of war, voluntarily people to request the freedom of Joseph rated from his regiment after heavy fight- to the Metropolitan Police in London. aided the enemy by departing from a port Dowling, “the last Irish prisoner languish- ing, he was briefly attached to a French reg- Interrogations continued at New Scot- in a German submarine with the object of ing in a British gaol” whose continued iment. He was captured by the Germans land Yard with the Director of Naval Intel- landing in Ireland to voluntarily aid … the on 3 September, spending three years and ligence. As Dowling had “appeared from enemies of the King… Continued on next page RE-ELECT JOAN SYNENBERG Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas

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Man in a U-Boat ish recognised it was absolutely vital to Continued from last page conclude an agreement with the Free State for the control of wireless stations incarceration was “a serious and increas- in time of war. Their requirements in rela- ing embarrassment to the Free State Gov- tion to wireless stations would demand ernment”. considerable concessions on behalf of the Members of the Connaught Rangers Free State Government. The British knew in India, who mutinied in protest against that the atmosphere in relation to Dowling atrocities carried out by Black and Tans must be cleared “of this last outstanding at home, had been released by an Act grievance”. Dowling’s release was quietly of Grace. The British were unwavering brought about on grounds of high policy in their determination to hold Dowling, in early February 1924, almost ten years convicted of “the most heinous crime after he was first made a prisoner of war. which a soldier can commit”, maintaining In 1926, Joseph Dowling married his adamantly that Dowling’s offence was not second cousin Henrietta Hovenden, who political, rather it was a military crime. It had previously written to the British au- was therefore not covered by any amnesty. thorities requesting clemency for him. At Political agitation and unrest in Ireland the time of writing, she barely knew him. escalated. Letters flew across the Irish Sea Their marriage was short-lived - Joseph between the Free State Government and died of cancer in 1932, aged 46. the British authorities. The British realised The British reluctantly released Dowling that by releasing Dowling, nobody could but had been inspired by the circumstances argue they had “in any way failed to ap- of his case. On 17/18 May 1918, they ar- ply the principle of amnesty for political rested and deported 73 leading members of offences to the fullest possible extent”. Sinn Fein in Ireland, on suspicion of being Churchill himself trusted the British Army involved in treasonable communication Council would agree to Dowling’s release. with Germany: the “German Plot”. At the This they did, explaining that the grave illustrious first assembly of Dáil Éireann situation in Ireland changed the nature on 21 January 1919, many elected members of the offence from a purely military to a were unable to attend, as they would not political one. be released until March 1919. Dowling’s luck was twofold. Almost [Source: the Joseph Dowling Papers, simultaneously in January 1924, the Brit- courtesy of the family] SEPTEMBER 2016 “We’ve Always Been Green!” www.ianohio.com 7

ing construed as treasonable Germany that he sought to re- The Trial of as that phrase was commonly cruit the Irish POW’s but rather Roger Casement understood. He was an English- in order that they might serve man who had sought to assist their own country. Casement’s By Terry Kenneally the cause of Irish nationalism counsel called no witnesses, Answers on page 23 by joining forces with an enemy, but Casement was permitted to Roger Casement was one of with whom at the time the UK speak, not in a direct examina- the most enigmatic figures in was at war. His purpose in com- tion manner with the right of the 20th century Irish history. He prosecution to cross examine, was a pioneer investigator of but rather in the manner of a the abuse of human rights. speech. Before his execution in 1916, The trial lasted four days. his international prestige was On 20 June 1916, the jury comparable to that later en- returned a verdict of “Guilty.” joyed by Nelson Mandela and Casement was again afford- Martin Luther King. His rep- ed an opportunity to speak. utation remains controversial He protested the jurisdiction today because of his active of the court and spoke of involvement in the Irish rebel- the case of Ireland and her lion of 1916, the centenary of people’s persistence in facing which is being celebrated this oppression. He defended the year. It remains controversial right to arm Irish Volunteers as well because of the notori- under the circumstances. ous “Black Diaries”, which When he finished, the Chief six different tests have failed Justice passed a sentence of to conclusively prove might hanging by the neck. not be authentic. Casement appealed the Send us a pic of you with this or Born near Dublin, but verdict. He was permitted to raised in Ulster as well as Eng- make a long statement from a past month’s copy of the Ohio land, Casement was knighted ing to Ireland at this time was the dock after his conviction had by the British for distinguished at very least to liaise with his been affirmed. He said, Irish American News or post it service as a British foreign officer revolutionary comrades’, intent “And what is the fundamental on our Facebook page and in 1911. Five years later he was upon an uprising against the charter of an Englishman’s lib- hanged by the British, having established government, though erty? That he should be tried by Winners will receive a $20 gift cer- been convicted of treason for his whether this was an order not to his peers. With all respect I assert tificate for the Hooley House, Pj Mc- role in the Easter Rising of 1916. whip them up but rather to per- this Court is to me, an Irishman, Casement was captured by the suade them to desist from their not a jury of my peers to try me Intyre’s or any of our other OhIAN Irish police on the Kerry coast enterprise was never clarified at in this vital issue, for it is patent advertisers, courtesy of your near Tralee Bay, where he had the time. to every man of conscience that landed, having been dropped off When the defense’s argument I have a right, an indefeasible Ohio Irish American News. by a German submarine on the that the statute did not apply right, if tried at all under the 21st day of April, 1916. He was failed, the case proceeded to trial, statute of High Treason, to be transported to England, where where a number of witnesses tried in Ireland, before an Irish formal charges were brought were called by the prosecution, court and by an Irish jury.” against him, alleging that he had including seven Irishmen, ex- Casement went on to promise committed treason, without the prisoners of war, to describe that if a jury of his own country- realm (outside), by attempting Casement’s attempts to win men tried him, be they Protestant, to persuade Irish prisoners of them over to fight for Ireland. Catholic, Unionist or Nationalist, war who had been captured by Casement’s counsel attempted to he would accept the verdict and the Germans to return to Ire- point out that it was not to please its consequences. land with him to fight against England. Specifically, Casement was The Irish in Action charged with High Treason in Are you running for an elective office? adhering to the King’s enemies “elsewhere than in the King’s There are over 1.4 million people of realm, to wit, in the empire of Irish descent in Ohio; Germany, contrary to the Treason Act of 1351.” That statute pro- 475,000 in Greater Cleveland; 175,00 in Cuyahoga vided that it should be treason County: Want to reach them? Advertise in the if a man were “adherent to the King’s enemies in his Realm, giv- Ohio Irish American News Cleveland, and throughout Ohio. ing to them aid and comfort, in the Realm, or elsewhere.” 216.647.1144 Casement did not deny that his conduct was capable of be- 8 IAN Ohio “We’ve Always Been Green!” www.ianohio.com SEPTEMBER 2016

cies team who played of Seamus Hennessy, Mi- the better hurling for chael Breen, Dan McCor- most of the encounter. mack and John McGrath were looking and the redeployment of down the barrel of a Ronan Maher to centre championship exit, yet back and Brendan Maher they managed a late back to midfield. These two protagonists that will line out goal from changes have made Tip- Tipperary and against each other in this year’s to force a replay. perary both younger and Kilkenny set for final on September 4. In the second con- a physically bigger side Kilkenny and Tipperary are test, Cody introduced and presently Breen and All-Ireland battle neighbouring Irish counties for three new starters, McGrath have been two In my informed and slightly whom hurling has largely facili- with Blanchfield of Tipp’s best performers biased view the most magical tated to define its people in the particularly catching in the championship. sporting occasion in the world ar- eyes of a nation. Especially along the eye, which helped Tipp were exposed rives annually on the first Sunday the border separating the pair, Kilkenny win the re- in their semi-final vic- in September when 83,000 sup- both entities lay claim to being play. In that second tory over Galway, when porters pack into the coliseum the ‘Home of Hurling’ but despite game Waterford’s fight twice they got punished Kilkenny’s , who serves in the that is Croke Park to witness the such jovialities, they are, in 2016, and aggression was for goals after turning Irish Army, will be looking for his ninth All- All-Ireland hurling final. by most estimations the two best matched and bettered over possession inside Ireland medal when his team play Hurling is a game unique to hurling sides in the land. by the Kilkenny men their own half. Also their Tipperary on Sept 4 in Croke Park Ireland, although it is played who were deservingly backs invited contact within some Irish expatriate Kilkenny two points ahead when to often before getting communities around the world Kilkenny come into this final the referee blew the full time Tipperary might be the team to rid of the ball, which resulted in and for the uninitiated, it is the with the lure of winning their whistle. topple Kilkenny’s grip on the poor deliveries into their forward fastest field game in the world third All-Ireland in a row. The worry in Kilkenny is the Liam McCarthy Cup. line. Additionally, they were also where skill, speed, physicality, in- They are the county that has ligament injury sustained to Tipp last won the All Ireland in outworked in midfield. tuition and teamwork is needed dominated the hurling landscape midfield powerhouse Michael 2010 by beating Kilkenny in an However, when the game to operate at the highest echelons for most of the last two decades Fennally, who looks set to miss epic final but since then they have seemed to be slipping from their of the game. and their manager, Brain Cody the final and it will be interest- exited the champion at the hands grasp they manged to conjure For those lucky enough to be has overseen a record 11 All- ing to see whether Cody fills the of their biggest rivals in 2011, 2012, two goals from Bubbles and John born or raised within a hurling Ireland victories since he came void with who 2013 and 2014. McGrath in the final 10 minutes, family or community, it comes manager in 1999. This year in was redeployed to centre back to mean more. the championship they overcame last time out or decides to bring Prowess on the field can give Galway in the Leinster final after in Lester Ryan. a hurling supporter distractions a powerful second half display Encouragingly for Cody from the tribulations of life, but saw them emerge convincing star forward TJ Reid was more it also has the ability to help a winners. involved in the second game community cultivate its identity Yet in their first semi-final against Waterford, while full and maintain a pride of place of against Waterford, Kilkenny were forward Colin Fennally was razor where they come from. fortunate to come away with sharp scoring two goals in his first This is especially true of the a draw against a youthful De- possessions of the game. Where Kilkenny look vulner- able is in the fullback line, where apart, questions still linger over whether and can be exploited by the Tipperary full forward line. Tipperary In the Munster championship, John ‘Bubbles’ O’Dwyer scored a vital goal to help Tipp Tipperary were in imperious form win their semi-final against Galway last month. Can he overcoming Cork in impressive find All-Ireland redemption after missing a last gasp free in fashion, before accounting of Lim- the final against Kilkenny in 2014? erick despite being a man down for most of the contest when John In 2014 the drawn final between which saw them over the line with ‘Bubbles’ O’Dwyer was sent off for Tipperary and Kilkenny is gener- a one-point win. striking an opponent with his hurl. ally regarded as the greatest final This final is the game that will Then in the Munster final, Tip- ever played with Tipperary miss- set pulses racing across Ireland. perary destroyed Waterford scor- ing a last gasp free from 90 metres It is must-see sport and although ing five goals against a sweeper to become champions before los- Kilkenny will be favourites in the system that was contrived to ing the replay. bookies, I believe Tipperary have stop the opposition scoring goals. However, this year new manag- the inside forwards that will see It was the contest which raised er Michael Ryan has put his stamp them come out triumphant on eyebrows across the country that on the side with the introduction the day. SEPTEMBER 2016 “We’ve Always Been Green!” www.ianohio.com 9

Collins continued, the “declara- right to vote. Countess Marki- those who gave what they could, tion of a Republic was really in evicz was elected and named sometimes their lives, so that an advance of national thought.” A Secretary for Labour. She was Irish Republic could exist. This revolution is struggle between the first female cabinet minister article has mentioned just a few the future and the past. in Western Europe. She had been names from the other side of the Sinn Fein was shut out of the elected to the British Parliament Atlantic. Next month we will Paris Peace Conference and the following the Rising and while discuss Irish America during the De Valera soon became presi- limitations of appealing to inter- in prison. Markievicz was the Anglo-Irish War. Irish Resistance dent of the Irish Volunteers, who national sentiment were exposed. first female to be elected to the For additional readings please had been reorganized in Dublin. The Irish Volunteers began to British Parliament. see, “No Ordinary Women: Irish and Irish This appeared to unify the politi- take their own initiatives with As noted in this column previ- Female Activists in the Revo- Republicanism cal and military organizations of military actions in Tipperary ously, Hanna Sheehy Skeffington lutionary years 1900-1923” by Irish nationalism. Members of and Cork. The British response was the first Sinn Feiner to enter Sinead McCoole; “Green against Ireland today is a member of the IRB attained influential roles was to ban the Dáil from meet- the White House. Sheehy Skeff- Green: The Irish Civil War” by the European Union with a GDP within the Volunteers. De Valera ing and to prohibit nationalist ington was widowed as a result Michael Hopkinson; “Mick: The of over 230 billion. Its economy championed nonparticipation organizations. One thing is clear of the 1916 Rising. She was ar- Real Michael Collins” by Peter is an unfamiliar comparison to in the British Parliament and and consistent in Irish history: rested and began a hunger strike, Hart; “The Irish Revolution and the Irish economy of 1916 and acknowledgment of the right the British will escalate any situ- which resulted in her release and its Aftermath 1916-1923” by before. It now has less than of independence by garnering ation. To paraphrase Brendan deportation to the USA. Francis Costello. 2% of its GDP from agriculture. international approval. Ineffec- Behan, there has never been a It is in reading the fine print of *Francis McGarry is President Ireland also has 40 airports, 24 of tive British efforts to enforce con- situation so dismal that the Brit- history that the names of those of the Bluestone Division of the which have unpaved runways, scription in 1918 only assisted ish couldn’t make it worse. who contributed come forth. Ancient Order of Hibernians in according to the CIA website. Sinn Fein’s cause and strategies. The military actions of the Irish There are many more names of Cleveland, Ohio. That has nothing to do with this The history of Irish resistance Volunteers and the IRB contin- article, but it did strike me as odd. and Irish republicanism that ued and intensified during 1919 Perhaps that is how some of you employed physical force long and 1920. British decree and un- get better deals on the trips you predated any political organiza- lawful detainment had taken the sponsor; Grace McGarry always tion. This proved difficult for political leadership out of direct said to read the fine print. Sinn Fein. There had never been control of the nationalist move- The heroic actions of 1916 operational hegemony of armed ment; the more military-minded alone did not ensure the estab- movements. This was more republicans now dominated it. lishment of an Irish Republic. A pronounced by the extensive Michael Collins, Harry Bo- 1916 lens could not have foreseen precedent of clandestine armed land and Diarmuid O’Hegarty all of the events leading to the undertakings and societies, both each held leadership roles in Anglo-Irish Treaty of 1921. The agrarian and political. the struggle. They were all IRB sacrifices and commitment of the The Irish Volunteers, with members, but not exclusively. rebellion, combined with the in- plenty of IRB men in its ranks, Collins was the Director of Or- ability to attain a Home Rule ac- was still controlled by its own ganization and of Intelligence cord and discussion of partition leaders. The members of the IRB in the Irish Volunteers, Minister increased the voices and volume were first and foremost members of Finance in the Dáil and Presi- in which the Irish people called of the IRB. Their relationship dent of the Supreme Council of for independence, in some form. with Sinn Fein and the Irish the IRB. Sinn Fein electoral success in Volunteers was ambiguous and With the help of Collins, De 1917 did not bring national una- occasionally divisive. The IRB Valera escaped from Lincoln nimity on issues of unequivocal retained its importance and con- Prison and went to Paris. His separation and the utilization of tinued its claim to be the official pleading in Paris failed and military means. government of the Irish Republic he pursued diplomatic goals The aftermath of the Easter until 1919. in the United States until 1921. Rising saw institutional change Sinn Fein had an unobtrusive De Valera raised considerable within Irish nationalism. Sinn principle at its core in the 1917 funds and gave speeches at well- Fein and the Irish Volunteers and 1918 elections: Republic first, attended events and meetings. were reorganized in 1917. Ar- and then figure the rest out later. The government of the United thur Griffith was replaced by Harmony had to be sustained States did not recognize the Irish Eamon de Valera, the only liv- and divisive issues avoided or Republic due to his speeches and ing commandant of the Easter ignored. This policy led to in- political maneuvering. His time Rising. As leader of Sinn Fein, creased electoral success in 1918, in America did demonstrate the it was calculable that he could although not all Irish eyes were ineffectualness his strategy of captivate the passionate cogency seeing the same causality. political and diplomatic per- of the Rising and recent political Michael Collins noted the suasion. It also detached him nationalism. De Valera quickly elections “were not won on the from Ireland and the bulk of the transitioned from the philosophy policy of upholding a Republic, Anglo-Irish War. of the Rising and the Irish Repub- but on the challenge it made to This moment in Irish history lican Brotherhood to a leadership the party.” The Irish is not only about two men. It is position in a nationalist coalition people appeared disgruntled also about the General Election unified for independence. It was with the Irish Parliamentary Par- of 1918, when women over 30 a unity secured by compromise. ty and the failure of Home Rule. years of age were granted the 10 IAN Ohio “We’ve Always Been Green!” www.ianohio.com SEPTEMBER 2016

We can visit people candles and lamps. You couldn’t everything that was in twenty five and places with no afford to stay up too late because volumes of the Britannica and it is thought of distance you would use up all your candles. more current and up to date. Need Living With Lardie or time. When the sun went down, you to know who was President in by Richard Lardie The local grocery went to bed (made for larger 1842? Ask Google. Need to know store provides more families). the population of California? Ask options for dinner Today we have lights and TV Google. It is amazing the informa- than the king of Eng- and computers and the internet tion we have available to us. hope they could get their busi- land would have had in 1916. I can and stereos and DVD’s . We can Communication has advanced We Take It ness done quickly. Hot showers in get beef, chicken, lamb, pork, perch, go out to the movies or a night ball beyond belief. 100 years ago when All for Granted heated bathrooms is something to salmon, crabs, lobster, or clams. I game. As I write this I am watching someone left Ireland they would be grateful for. can even get Orange Roughy from a soccer match live being broadcast probably never talk to the people I have been reading about the Next is travel: back home again. Now, every- 100 year anniversary of the Eas- we jump on a one walks around with a cell ter Monday events and started plane and travel phone and for pennies can talk to marvel at everything we take to Ireland in eight to anyone in the world. We can for granted now; how tough life hours and com- text and Facebook people with was 100 years ago. In Ireland and plain if we have pictures and videos of our- America times are so different now; too long a lay over. selves and our grand kids. We most of us could not survive back Last Saturday my can Face time live with people then. Where to begin? wife went to the anywhere in the world. We Let us start with outhouses. To- Dublin, Ohio Irish then get immediate feedback day we finish our business, push festival; it took her two hours to get the coast of Australia, or foods from Rio for the Olympics; truly and discussion on everything. a little handle and never give it to Dublin, Ohio by air conditioned from China, India, Japan, Brazil or amazing. The most amazing advances another thought. No fuss, no muss, car. 100 years ago that would have anywhere on the face of the earth; We have at our fingertips all the since 1916 are in medicine. I have no smell, not for long anyway, we been a seven hour train ride or a 100 years ago we could only get knowledge of the world, we just friends walking around with new just turn on the fan or plug in a three day horse and buggy ride. what we grew, was in season and have to ask Google and all will hearts, kidneys, eyes, knees, hips, fragrance enhancer. We sit in air I just booked a flight from Cleve- what was local. be revealed. I think about all the lungs, skin, etc. We have pills for conditioned or heated bathrooms land to Los Angeles; it will take Think of our entertainment encyclopedias that were purchased everything (except getting taller. I with never a thought to those who six hours. It was four or five days options: first we have electricity over the years and now we just keep checking on that.) for centuries had to go out into the by train 100 years ago. Our cars that lights our nights; 100 years need a little four inch device in If you became sick in 1916 you cold at 4 in the morning to sit and provide us with so much freedom. ago most people were still using the palm of our hand to access might consult a folk healer, a mid- wife, a druggist or a doctor. More than half the doctors in the U S had no medical degree. The ill- nesses that killed people are easily treated today. Polio killed 6,000 Americans in 1916; there were 9,000 cases diag- nosed in New York City alone and 27,000 nationwide. The Spanish flu struck in 1917 and killed more people than the Bubonic plague. More Americans died in WW1 in Europe, from the flu, than from war injuries. Antibiotics were not discovered yet, so people died from infections and pneumonia with regularity. When any one talks about the good old days, I just smile and nod, while I am glad to live in the present. Take a day and think what it would be like in 1916 while you go through your activities. Awaken without an electric alarm, wash or shower in cold water, breakfast without gas or electric help. Think about how long it would take you to get to work without a car, lunch choices with no restaurants or fast food. Spend the day at least thinking about all we take for granted today. I think you will agree there is no place or time like home and now. SEPTEMBER 2016 “We’ve Always Been Green!” www.ianohio.com 11

Keeping your head when so at the time, but they did. ing perspectives of my brothers. everyone is losing theirs is not We were divided on so many It’s so tempting to simply re- Terry From Derry a easy choice. It’s easier to get things but we were still family. act, whereas it’s harder to keep swept up with the ranting and The shared sense of attachment calm and breathe. We each see by Terry Boyle raving of the crowd. But the was enough to keep us united, a different side of the room, but herd mentality forces the voice and it allowed us to hear each its limited and incomplete, and of reason into silence, and sud- other, though we may not have to quote the bard ‘the lady doth denly our position is substanti- said so at the time. I’m not the protest too much’ when we defy Keep Calm, ner, but whether acknowledged ated by a need to belong instead same person that I was then. reason when we obliterate the or not, the process enabled a of reason. My views have changed, and right to free speech. It’s harder and Breathe healthy form of debate. We I used to think it was an exclu- this is due, in part, to the oppos- to keep calm, and listen. As quite a reactive person learned something from the sively Irish trait to not admit to myself, I understand what it chaos, and torrent of ideas. being wrong, but since moving is to simply spout out what’s Again, this was something that to the United States, it seems in my head without the slight- was never admitted to, but nev- that I have been misled. Human est bit of reflection. I tend to ertheless it was there. beings are prone to simplifying be one of those people who If you can imagine what it the truth, and, when it suits, think while talking, and the was to live through the Trou- twisting it to conform to their downside to such a personal- bles, then it’s easier to see how belief system. We talk ourselves ity is when I’m taken seriously. the hotbed of politics, religion, into positions that we find dif- Having grown up in a fam- and divided culture was re- ficult to extract ourselves from, ily, all of whom have strong flected in and through every and this is not honourable, nor opinions, we were used to all conversation. My role as the is it democratic. When we take sorts of weird and wonder- pacifist, and quasi-religious an absolute stance, politically, ful philosophies coming to teenager, was to interject, as I or morally, we silence the still, light; none of which were ever saw it, sanity to a society mov- small voice of reason. That part thought to be credible under ing towards civil war. Whereas of us that is not convinced by they were thrashed to death by my brothers saw themselves as the need to defend a position, everyone else. agents of social change; com- and ostracize the alternative, Invariably, those who were plete with a developed form will not be silenced. most critical were to some de- of Marxism, while my father When I look back at the heat- gree affected by the opposing parroted the sentimental Na- ed discussions my family had, side. Now, it would be unfair tionalist rhetoric of stereotypes. I rejoice. They taught me a lot, to present these discussions Together we formed a micro- though I would not have said as mimicking something akin cosm of what was taking place to a Roman Senate meeting, around us on a grander scale. or Socrates with his disciples. As a house divided, within a rish M After all, we’re Irish, or North- province torn by its history, the L I u ern Irish, and therefore our effects were tangible. ive sic! discussions were usually laced This was not simply the rav- alcohol and hyperbole. ing of semi-inebriated minds There was no shortage of on a sophomoric quest for the exaggeration for effect, and if meaning of life. Real people there was a grain of truth to be were dying, order (as we un- found, it was a treasure hunt to derstood it) was crumbling, find it. And, even when things and the uncertainty produced became heated, teetering on the by the volatility of the situation brink of physical confrontation, produced a real sense of fear. there was something enriching As the old system of disparity about the process. began to give way to a more For one thing, the clamour of equitable system, the reaction voices, and complete disregard on both sides the religious di- Hours: for ‘waiting until someone vide was to dig in their heels. Mon-Wed finished’, was and still is re- Everyone’s opinion had some freshingly honest. 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I knew in advance where this story would ous diverse stories. He appears as anyone from a fairy lead. There was a tale of a love triangle of king to a gypsy lover, and many things in between. The sorts that was set in Boyle, Co. Roscommon word gypsy in this story seems to refer to the Romani and involved a famous historical divorce in people who originated in Northern India rather than Ireland. Assuming is often a mistake and it the Travellers of current Ireland. These early refugees was here, the roots of this traditional song arrived in England and Scotland around 1500. are much deeper and widespread. The first They were not welcome in either country, and hovered mention of it in print is in The English and over the border between the two countries to avoid au- Raggle Taggle Gypsy- Oh! Scottish Popular by Francis James de Child, who thorities. Many men of that group had the last name of We were walking into the show right on cue, to the was acting as an archivist at that time. Faa and it was the name given to all of the men called strains of a song that strike a chord in me every time The origins of the actual story are not in Ireland at Kings of the Gypsies at that time. There is a record of a that I hear it, “The Raggle Taggle Gypsy”. I am a little all. The account that the song is based on an occurrence Johnny Faa who was hung in Edinborough in the mid- embarrassed about this, since I think that the song is akin that happened in the Scottish lowlands, in Ayrshire. The 1500s for not obeying and order to leave Scotland. to a clichéd bodice-ripper romance novel. The narrative clan involved was named Kennedy and they occupied Some contemporary renditions of the song do refer- of the song has a wealthy lady forsaking her position several castles in the area. ence the ancestors of the Irish and possessions all for the love of the handsome gypsy. That name is one that has displaced people, who are also It is a romance novel at heart and I should know better! notable Irish roots too. Some called gypsies. The word gypsy But I don’t, and I found out that I am far from alone. say that it goes back to Brian is not one that is used for the The song has been recorded by , , Boru, with part of the family Traveling people of Ireland now and Celtic Thunder, to name a few. It is performed lo- staying Ireland and some go- due to its negative connotations. cally by Pitch the Peat. ing to Scotland at that time. Yet another version of the I thought that the only cure was to look into this and This Scots Kennedy clan was which flips the role of seducer see if research could help me understand why this song very involved in the tragedy onto the Lady, stating that she has such a hold on me. I even went as far as to think that of Mary Queen of Scots, with put the “glam o’her” and be- one member witnessing her witched the gypsy men, glam Steak • Seafood • Prime Rib ill-fated French wedding and being an old Scots word for spell another being the lady to or witchery. Irish Specialties and Spirits bind her eyes before Mary’s Clearly, this is a story of depth execution. and resonance. It has surfaced In our gypsy story, a lady in music and story in numerous The Unicorn named Jean Hamilton married incarnations. There are mul- the very “grave and solemn” tiple names for some older ver- Restaurant member of the Kennedy clan, sions of the same song, “Black the 6th Earl of Cassillis in 1621. Jack David” and “The Gypsy & Pub The Earl was away on some Laddie”amongst them. The type of business when a hand- song must have traveled to the Open from 11:30 a.m. Tuesday - Friday some gypsy arrived at the door. US with our Celtic ancestors and & 4:00 p.m. Saturdays The gypsy was named Johnny influenced the old folk songs. Faa. He arrived at Cassillis and Lady Jean Hamilton recorded a ver- 423 Main Street (Route 57) persuaded our heroine to run sion of the song. Grafton, Ohio 44044 away with him. In our culture, there is an The couple never made it to the Scottish border to undeniable archetype in the irresistible outsider who 440-926-2621 complete their escape. The Earl pursued them and bewitches people, rich ladies in particular, to act against

Minutes South of 480 and Route 10 West (Elyria-Medina Exit) caught the party. It was tough justice. Legend has it that their better judgment. I am going to agree with Nick he hung all but one of the gypsy men on the Dule Tree Tosches and say that these images have deep roots in outside the Countess’ window, right in front of Lady our current music and culture. For myself, I am relieved Jean. The story continues that their heads were carved to know that I am in good company and that so many in stone outside the window of her room and that she people have liked this song, even Robert Burns was was imprisoned in that room in Maybole Castle until reputed to like it. It’s no more shame for me and back her death in 1642. to the romance novel! All of this would be plenty of story for anyone. Howev- Sources: er, like many of these old ballads, there is some question http://ramblebrain.blogspot.com/2012/09/black-jack-david- as to whether older myths have penetrated the fabric of deep-dark-roots-of-fok.html the tale. The writer Nick Tosches wrote about this ballad http://www.greatscottishclans.com/clans/kennedy. in the book Country: The Twisted Roots of Rock & Roll. php https://books.google.com/books?id=ALrR8lHmv Tosches traces the story back to an older Scottish bal- 44C&pg=PT23&lpg=PT23&dq=nick+tosches+raggle+ta lad called “King Orfeo”; a fairy king charms the wealthy ggle+gypsy&source=bl&ots=megQNF8QKq&sig=QzR_ woman away from her lord with music. He states that milHb45vE1pwhLMWVuHYW2 this story harkens back to the Greek legend of Orpheus. *Lisa O’Rourke is an educator from Akron. She has a BA in Orpheus was a musician who charmed with his lyre. English and a Master’s in Reading/Elementary Education. There are also comparisons to be made to the Irish Lisa is a student of everything Irish, primarily Gaeilge . She story, The Wooing of Étaín in which the lovely Étaín was runs a Gaeilge study group at the AOH/Mark Heffernan taken, not so unwillingly, from her husband. The man Division. She is married to Dónal and has two sons, Danny who lured her away was the Tuatha de Danaan, Midir, and Liam. Lisa enjoys art, reading, music, and travel. She in a version of a “trickster”tale. enjoys spending time with her dog, cats, and fish. Lisa can be The character of Johnny Faa has appeared in numer- contacted at [email protected]. SEPTEMBER 2016 “We’ve Always Been Green!” www.ianohio.com 13

as we recreated our 1 cence. He has yet another Direction odyssey. year in grade school - time Again, I am struck enough to retrace his steps by the innocence of back to his father and me those days. My chil- if he needs guidance or dren had yet to cross simply a hug for reassur- the threshold into ance during the trek of his ated from college and was em- their tumultuous teen early teens. Bridges barking on my graduate studies years, and they were Me, I continue to look in the fall of that year. I treasured quite happy to hold for inspiration. I find that The summer I graduated from those three weeks with my mom. on tightly to my hand. the older I become, I search college, my mother and I took We saw a bit of the world to- At times it takes for bridges that lie peace- a trip abroad. After touring gether before our world lurched courage to cross over fully above hidden ponds, throughout Ireland, we met up into the twenty-first century. Life life’s bridges. Once surrounded by meadow with my father’s cousin and wife seemed a bit more innocent then. when visiting another blooms and damselflies. in Scotland. The couple enjoyed Untroubled by mobile phones of my father’s cousins Perhaps a time will arrive adventures together all across and internet connections, trav- in San Francisco, I when I search out the tallest the globe. Quiet and dutiful, my elers were able to slip into new helped her navigate bridges once again for new father’s cousin was a patient and destinations unencumbered by the Golden Gate adventures and challenges. steady travel companion. Being the media. I received a taste of Bridge during rush Perhaps I will save those Italian, the cousin loved to dine travel as an adult and arrived at hour. Overwhelmed dreams for my children as alfresco; he particularly enjoyed university ready to learn and to with the traffic and they embark among the a good picnic. embrace my destiny, however it sheer height of this crowds of this brave new His wife, earthy and adven- may unfold. iconic bridge, we world. Perhaps I will sim- turesome, was a foodie before The years have fled more crossed with our ply ask my husband if he foodies were in vogue. She had quickly than a rushing river, and hearts held in our would enjoy a quiet picnic a penchant for small rustic jars I have crossed over many bridg- throats. with me on a sandy bank, of red wine, crusty bread, cheese, es since that peaceful day so long Some bridges provide great testing the scaffolding, climbing beneath a bridge alongside bless- and olives. With a nose for the ago. The cousin passed away comfort, whereas others provide ever higher as he journeys away edly untroubled waters. outdoors, she could find the earlier this year from complica- insight into the plight of the sur- from his youth and into his life *Internet Source Consulted: perfect glen for dining. tions arising from Parkinson’s vivor. My father-in-law hailed as a young man. My youngest discover Mayo. “The Michael My fondest memory of the trip, disease. I will always remember from Achill Island. He would child is my last to have crossed Davitt Bridge.” aside from the overly stuffed red his gentle laugh and dry sense often joke that the worst day in that bridge into his teenage years. *Susan holds a Master’s Degree rental car, was a delightful picnic of humor, the way he graciously the history of Achill occurred in He has spent the summer wel- in English from John Carroll Uni- beneath an old aqueduct in the took care of my mother and me. the late 1800s when the Michael coming his newfound freedoms versity and a Master’s Degree in Scottish Highlands. Our motley Mostly, I will remember how he Davitt Bridge opened, connect- and many friendships. Still, he Education from Baldwin-Wallace crew pulled into an unassuming and his wife embraced the world ing Achill Island to the mainland. knows that he has just begun University. She may be contacted village grocery store. There we through their love of travel, fam- A William Maxwell once re- to cross that bridge into adoles- at [email protected]. purchased bread and oatcakes, ily, and food. marked that, “many an islander cheese and pickled cornichons. It takes vision to cross the has lived and died without ever For drinks, we mustered up bridges we encounter in life. I seeing a town.” Somehow, I the best bottle of red wine we have held my youngest son’s believe my father-in-law would could find and grabbed armfuls hand as we rode a double decker have understood Maxwell’s of spring fresh sparkling water. bus across London Bridge. In our words, but would have recog- With a roll of Hob Knob biscuits travels to Ireland, my middle son nized the bridge as the neces- and apples for dessert, we were and I looked out over the River sary pathway he had to take to ready to hunt for a picturesque Liffey as we crossed a Dublin become a man, a husband, and picnic spot. bridge holding sacks of Tayto a father. Destiny leads and we Driving over a stone bridge, Crisps and Club Orange. We have no choice but to follow. the wife suggested we pull off to were hoping to see the Salmon This summer has been a the side, climb down the sloping of Knowledge rise out of the unique one for our family. My hill and have our picnic along the swirling eddies in the water, oldest child has been enjoying quiet bank of a stream beneath but all we saw was a late spring time with friends, but preparing this quaint old aqueduct. The blossom set adrift amid pools of for her last year of high school. mist was light, purple foxgloves deepest green. She has visited colleges and and heather were in bloom, and When my daughter was in her has begun a new job. She has the air smelled of clover and tender years, she coerced our set new goals for her year and honeysuckle. Laying out our entire family, brothers and dad has, ironically, taken her senior raincoats for picnic blankets, we included, into tracing the steps pictures beneath the ironwork risked battle with midgies and her beloved 1Direction took of a blue bridge. Her greatest black flies, toasting our health across the Niagara Bridge from challenges lie ahead, but for now, and good fortune at discovering the United States into Canada. it is simply time for her to enjoy such a tranquil site to enjoy our Many photo ops later, we col- the view from the highest point simple luncheon. lapsed onto a park bench, listen- of her adolescence. For me, this time was a transi- ing to my daughter swoon about My middle son is working dili- tion period in my life. I gradu- the other spots we needed to visit gently at his sports and fearlessly 14 IAN Ohio “We’ve Always Been Green!” www.ianohio.com SEPTEMBER 2016

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music and heri- tage down. It’s a very important part of our past and present cul- ture. It’s more the modern music, rock, rap or what- Music is My Life! ever that’s probably a passing thing, of course they were saying that when Webster defines music as the science I was thirteen, and I turned 65 in July. or art of combining tones into a com- I’m still playing rock and dance music position having structure and continu- with my bands! ity or an agreeable sound. Music has OhIAN: Who are you playing with always been an enjoyable part of my these days? life, over the years many friendships George: Well my band, “Raisin’ Cain” have been the result of my love and is still around, but we’ve become an all involvement in it. Never more than a occasion band, weddings and private “hobby” for me, I’ve had the pleasure events mostly. I also play drums in to know many of Cleveland’s great “Buckshot”, a country rock band. working musicians. OhIAN: Do you still teach? Bob Bruno and George Haley, co- George: Yes, truthfully that’s the big- owners of Bruno Bros. Music in Bruns- gest part of our business, lessons and wick are two such people. I met Bob instrument rentals. With the internet George: Bob and I would like to see would be no understanding. Music is a sometime around 1980 when he opened and the “Big Box Stores”, retail has somebody younger come in and take language. Reading and writing music his first store, and George soon after. fallen off. Although usually you get over the business, and continue with is a way to communicate it with other On a recent trip to the store, picking better prices and better service from the same personal service we’ve tried musicians. Music is the language that up new microphones for Speak Irish smaller stores like ours, there’s just not to provide all these years, rather than brings us all together. Cleveland classes, George and I had a lot of us left. When Bob opened his just retire. Music is my life, I’ll play as OhIAN: For more information about a chance to talk about our Irish back- first store, he made lessons a priority long as I possibly can! introducing a child to the joys of play- grounds, growing up playing music as as far as services he provided. We’ve OhIAN: Best advice for someone just ing music, contact George at Bruno teenagers, and the future of traditional kept it up and have about two-hundred beginning their musical journey. Bros. Music Shoppe www.brunobroth- ethnic music. At a recent folk music students here. George: I’m a drum teacher, I tell my ers.com festival, I noticed that most of the par- OhIAN: That surprises me, I’ve heard kids, if you can say it you can play it. ticipating musicians were, shall we from others that a lot of kids have too Reading music is critical, if I spoke Irish Slán Go Foill! say, of a mature nature. This gave me many other distractions to learn music. to you and you didn’t speak Irish, there [email protected] concern, and had me thinking of our George: Kids have to take a music own traditional music. class in school, band or choir or some- OhIAN: George, You’ve told me thing. But 60% of those that start on before you started playing drums in a an instrument in 5th grade will put it band when you were thirteen, what’s down by high school. It’s that other 40% the biggest difference a thirteen year that I relate to, the ones that don’t have old today would encounter? to be told to practice, I believe some of George: Video games, internet, us are born musicians and because of television, but I think the biggest thing that music will be around forever. The is there’s no place for the kids to play. kids that want to, or maybe need to When I started, we could play at school play, will! dances, CYO dances and even mixers OhIAN: is a require- at the Irish American Club. Now most ment in school in Ireland, yet many dances are done with DJ’s. With less students rarely speak it once they finish opportunities to play out, it kind of school. Many can only recite memo- follows, fewer kids will pursue per- rized things but are unable to converse forming live. in Irish. OhIAN: How do you think that will George: Music is the same, you can’t affect traditional Irish music? force music on someone, you can only George: I think ethnic music is dif- allow them to experience it and make ferent, it’s passed down generation to their own choice. That’s why instru- generation in families. Traditional mu- ment rentals are important, a $14 a sic can be centuries old. Irish music will month rental makes more sense than a survive as long as Irish family survives. $500 dollar purchase for a violin, if you The Irish community is especially for- don’t know if the desire is there. You tunate because there are a lot of people can always find the perfect fiddle later involved in Trad music who teach the as a childs skills develop. traditional music and instruments. OhIAN: What do you see in the fu- Most of the musicians want to pass the ture for yourself? 16 IAN Ohio “We’ve Always Been Green!” www.ianohio.com SEPTEMBER 2016

The Immortal Irishman By Timothy Egan Houghton Mifflin Harcourt ISBN 9780544272880 2016 368pp

In the pantheon of all-time great Irish people, the name of was commuted to transporta- jor battles of the war, including Thomas Francis Meagher de- tion to Van Daeman’s Land (now the First Battle of Bull Run, the serves special recognition. This Tasmania) for life. In 1852 he Peninsula Campaign, and the month’s Off the Shelf selection, escaped and made his way to Battle of Antietam. River Terrace Building The Immortal Irishman, is a saga the United States. For his heroic deeds during 19111 Detroit Rd, Ste 200 of the heroic achievements of a His arrival in the U.S. was met the war he was appointed acting Rocky River, OH 44115 man whose relatively short governor of the Mon- 440-333-8960 life made him famous in tana Territory. In 1867, [email protected] Ireland, but also the most Meagher drowned in the famous Irishman in America Missouri River after fall- of his time. ing overboard from a riv- Thomas Francis Meagher erboat, under mysterious was born in 1823 in Wa- circumstances. His body terford, one of the oldest was never found. He died cities in Ireland, founded at the young age of forty- by the Vikings in 914. Mea- three years old. Author gher’s family had money Timothy Egan suggests and Thomas received a good in the book that Meagher education as a result, first was murdered by some of at a Jesuit boarding school his Montana opponents. at Clongoes Wood in County with much popular support by The Immortal Irishman is a Kildare and then later at Stoney- the Irish in America. He settled must read for anyone interested hurst College in England. in New York City where he in Irish-American history. I rate After graduation Meagher studied law, worked as a journal- this a Top Shelf read. became involved in the nascent ist, and traveled extensively to **Terrence Kenneally is an at- Irish nationalist movement that lecture on Irish causes. Because torney and owner of Terrence J. became known as the Young of the fact that he escaped from Kenneally & Associates Co. in Irelanders. As a member of the imprisonment, he remained Rocky River, Ohio. He defends Young Irelanders, Meagher took wanted by the British and as a insureds and insurance compa- part in the rebellion of 1848. The result could not return to Ireland nies in insurance defense litiga- word rebellion is actually a bit of for the rest of his life. tion throughout the state of Ohio. a misnomer since besides being When the Civil War broke He received his Master’s Degree a failed nationalist uprising, it out in 1861, he joined the Union in Irish Studies from John Carroll lasted one day and resulted in Army and rose to the rank of University and currently teaches only two casualties. brigadier general. He was no- Irish history and literature at Nonetheless Meagher and table for recruiting and leading Holy Name High School. Mr. others were arrested, convicted other Irishmen in a unit called Kenneally is the current Presi- of sedition, and sentenced to the Irish Brigade. The unit per- dent of Holy Name High School. death. However, his sentence formed heroically in several ma-

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sang? Once I decided that, I put dience, if you project that. I am tunes are really important. The it all down, some were brand wearing them down with love. song is around the ballad, there new, some were older, that I “In a broader sense, my pas- are so many different levels of had been singing for a long time, sion for the music, that included traditional music, from instru- Like Down by the Shellybanks, the ballad tradition, came from ments to sean nos – some may of growing up in Dublin, it was watching my mom; instrumental not see the gamut as traditional, a magical world coming out of so have to raise the money, a the city. Aoife Scott big ball of worry; maybe people “I felt I would be letting down Carry the Day won’t like it. It all put more pres- the Irish population if I didn’t sure on me to make sure I was record a song I wrote in Irish. 12 tracks, 70 minutes happy. I wanted to be sure of Spreading the language is really the songs, the songs I wrote and important. It’s a personal thing, One of the highlights of last picked. The more I did the bet- an expressive thing; Slán Leat year’s Cleveland Irish Fest was ter I felt about the was important the performance of the legendary songs. I had to go to me. Frances Black. One of the high- thru a lot of stuff “I knew what lights of the performance was the (to be ready). My order they songs sung by Frances’ daughter, supporters were were going to Aoife Scott. A mesmerizing not demanding, go in. Every- warm voice, full of emotion, they were waiting thing worked inquisitive and when wanted, until I was ready. out well, I had power filled, Aoife has gone on I felt the pressure, it down. It took to release her first CD, Carry coming from the so long to make the Day. It was worth the wait. family that I came (8 months), it While rushing from singing with from, it had to be was painful – Sharon Shannon, to practice, we a good album; I feeling you are talked; me in Cleveland; Aoife in didn’t want to let not worthy of a cab in Dublin. them down. making an album, confidence. How did Carry the Day come “I guess, when I left school, I Making an album is like mar- about? – “It took an awful long had the choice of going to music rying somebody, it’s for the rest time to get there, there was a college or media college. I felt of your life. That feeling of hav- long period, where I was always like I wanted to do something ing an album, of enjoying it – it feeling uncomfortable. I worked different than my family – I said, makes you happy to hear com- in television and radio for 10 I will do it, but I kept putting it ments, to have people tell you years. I kept going year to year off; there was a fear of letting my how much they like your album, with all the work; I kept putting family down, a fear I would not it great, great. recording off; it was scary. Finally do it well. They are all success- “I was really, really shy. To be I was able to put it all down, to ful. I had to make what I wanted, honest with you, I still have that get what I wanted, to know what that is what is dear to me. You kind of fear, of not being good. I I wanted. try to make your own way but am still nervous, that child hood “To finish the album, to have it that is where I came from, that fear, of not being able to do it, of down, after so long – it felt like I is who I am. not being good. was winning, perseverance. Get- “It is Dublin folk, I sit on a bed “People respond to something ting to sing all the time makes of traditional music – I like hav- if they love it. If you love it, it you feel like you’re winning the ing the instrumentalist as part of takes over; it feels ... I feel, very lottery. Singing for me is when I my sound; every element of Irish grateful; how lucky I am to do actually feel normal. culture, into the set. First, I had it, what I love; I am really lucky, “I feel I wasn’t ready at all. A to decide what kind of album – to be able to do it. That love and lot of: I don’t have the money, new songs? Songs I had always gratitude can rub off on the au- 18 IAN Ohio “We’ve Always Been Green!” www.ianohio.com SEPTEMBER 2016

but for me, anything that is con- goes into – if you make someone “It’s only been a few weeks, but Carry the Day is a Top Shelf CD sentiment and the song. From nected to the history or tradition in the audience, I am doing my it has been so memorable for me. and highly recommended. there, song and dance, trad & of Irish, true folk music, is the job; that’s the main aim of what It has just been the best year in For more about Aoife and her love, alternate, in English and main thing for me. I do, to touch emotion. the world for me. I am following music, visit Aoifescott.com or Irish. Mae Colven is a fun come “The love that I have for Irish “I traveled in the 80s and the my dreams. This American Tour her facebook page. all ye story -yay Mae, to wise to music … is amazing – it is what 90s, and am socially aware - the has been tops, I am following my fall to deception, or with the sun. I like to do on stage, to bring it Irish political and social sys- dreams. I hope to tour Japan. I I’ve always loved Dave Cur- away from Ireland, to the world. tem – what it comes down to, is can’t even tell ya how happy Runa LIVE 2016 ley’s music and his voice; Pad- The audience connects, espe- injustice in Ireland. I like to sing it has been. I’m feeling really 16 Tracks 73 minutes dy’s Lamentations offers advice, cially Irish Americans, I connect songs that make people think in lucky.” Runa is an electrifying band, and longing … “And I wish I was with them, I love it as much as a different way sometimes. Not From the first song, a wonder- at home in dear old Dublin”, as they do. I love singing for them. all my songs, but try to be a voice ful, warm swing dance, called he must go and fight for Lincoln. “I try to make it into a new for the angry injustices – such a All Along the Atlantic Way - Across the sea, in another time music, a new sound. It is consid- small country, but with terrific celebrating her love for Ireland, but with another battle cry, is ered old style, maybe considered influence all over the world – old and new, to the last, The The King’s Shilling – a bit haunt- traditional, but I am adding to it. that to me is so important. Wallflower Waltz, the remark- ing – in love but taking the king’s It is a part of me – I suppose my “It is only when you go away able voice, with echoing soft shilling and off to war; in the ear music is not like anyone else, a that you see it. We stood up for touches of mom Frances and the and in the heart, the cannons roar. twist. ourselves. What we have come power of Aunt Mary Black, are Fear a Bháta (The Boatman) is “New folk, traditional, Gaelic, through. Put your head down, lush and addicting. I have heard an auld Scots Gaelic song; she people have different interpreta- we pick ourselves up, and we Aoife sing many times, and each scans the sea, seeking her love: tions. There is great emotion that make it work. time, I love her more. Aoife is not will he ever come home again? a rising star, she is a star, in full and sound. Your head may sway Runa are Vocalist and Step- blazing light. softly, your head may rock the dancer Shannon Lambert-Ryan; When will you bring me, my beat, but either way, you’re going madolin, vocals, bodhran and love to be moved by their music, their step dancer David Curley; Gui- I’m counting down the days, passion and their joy. Gifted, tarist Fionán de Barra; percus- When will you bring me, my genuine and with endless in- sionist Cheryl Prashker; and love novation, it is with good reason fiddler Maggie Estes White. All along The Wild Atlantic that RUNActics can’t get enough Runa LIVE is their 5th CD, fol- Way of the dance and drive of Runa. lowing Current Affairs, Jealousy, The 2nd track is We Know Irish, Bluegrass, Gaelic, Scottish, Stretched on your Grave and Where We Stand – written about a few sets, Roots, the possibilities their first CD, Somewhere along the 100th Anniversary of the and influences meld seamlessly. the Road. Easter Rising – did they now the Some favorites include: Aint Runa Live is a Top Shelf Se- freedom they fought for, died No Grave – gonna hold my body lection, full of song, story and for, would still be resonating 100 down is the first track. Vocalist laughter. Check out Runa at a years later? Shannon Lambert-Ryan shines. festival near you, or at www. From Irish to English, from A lament turns into a celebra- Runamusic.com and on Face- whisper to lyrics with a wallop, tion; you gotta move with the book. SEPTEMBER 2016 “We’ve Always Been Green!” www.ianohio.com 19 Festival Focus!

25th Annual Scott, Bonny Men, Ten Strings & Pittsburgh Irish Goatskin, Dallahan, Seamus Ken- nedy, Blackthorn, Moxie Strings, Festival Kennedy’s Kitchen and much September 9 - 11 more. MIMF is kicking off the festival a day earlier this year by adding a Pub Preview Party on Thursday night. Irish & Celtic music on four covered stages! Continuous live music, Plus: the Celtic Kitchen and Pub serve authentic Irish food and drink, an Irish Marketplace, Highland Games, children’s ac- tivities, cultural center, and ses- sion tent. The Michigan Feis, an Irish dance competition, is held on Saturday. Sunday features a 9am Catholic Mass, followed by a tra- ditional Irish breakfast. Located Featuring: Skerryvore, Scream- at Heritage Landing in downtown ing Orphans, Makem and Spain, Muskegon. www.michiganirish. The Step Crew, Ruaile Buaile, org. Socks in the Frying Pan, local favorites Corned Beef & Curry, The Wild Geese, Donnie Irish, and 21st Annual more! Indy Irish Fest PLUS: Workshops and perfor- mances, ceili dancing, Irish dogs September 15 - 18 tent, special Irish Mass Sunday at 10 am, Irish conversation, Irish musical instrument demos, Irish Extreme Zone, Hedge School, Curragh Racing, Blarney Bin- go, Irish Brigade (Civil War re- enactors), and more. Celebrate Gaelic Mass on Sunday. Visit www. pghirishfest.org Facebook.com/ PittsburghIrishFestival Twitter: @pittsburghirish Instagram: @ Featuring: Off Kilter, Led pghirishfest for info. Fun for the Farmers, Gailfean, Tom Sweeney, entire family. Brian Doherty & Ev- ans, Chance the Arm, Whiskey of the Damned, The Fight- ing Jamesons and more. PLUS: commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising, herding exhibitions, Celtic Canine, hurling demonstra- tions, Kilted Mile shopping, food and Wee Folk children’s activi- ties, cultural exhibits that include information on the Easter Rising, Irish American Presidents, the his- tory of Ireland, memorials to the Great Famine, origins of popular 17th Annual Muskegon Irish songs, Celtic Saints, and Wild Irish Music Festival Irish Women, sporting events and more. Sunday has a 10:30 a.m. September 15 - 18 Celtic Mass. For other highlights, Featuring: Scythian, Altan, An- sched and more, thony Irvine, JigJam, Tupelo, Aoife www.indyirishfest.com 20 IAN Ohio “We’ve Always Been Green!” www.ianohio.com SEPTEMBER 2016

site was finally tions World Heritage Site in 1996, at the 20th recent winter weather has caused severe abandoned Session of the World Heritage Committee in damage to some of the walkways. The sometime in the Mérida, Mexico. An evaluation of the site government is repairing the damage and thirteenth cen- by the International Council on Monuments hopes to restore public access to the island. tury and many and Sites (an advisory body of the World But even on its best days the island can be of the monks Heritage Committee), recommended that a challenge. moved to the the island be named on the basis of the cul- Climbing the 600 stairs to the monastic monastery of tural significance of a site. The Committee site is not an easy task. If the stairs are wet Ballinskelligs on the mainland. approved this recommendation, describing visitors are not permitted to climb them. Skellig Michael The small cluster of six Rock slides are also a constant dan- At the end of the most recent Star Wars bee-hive huts, two orato- ger. Visitors are warned to be careful movie, we find that Luke Skywalker has ries (small chapels) and at all times. There have been several been hiding out on a mysterious island on small terraces are located deaths associated with the island. the planet of Ahch-To. But those familiar 714 feet above sea level, There are a number of excellent with Ireland know that while the island is after a steep climb of 600 books on the market about Skellig indeed mysterious, the island is actually stone steps. Facing south- Michael. One of them is The Forgot- 7 miles west of the Inveragh Peninsula in ward and sheltered from ten Hermitage of Skellig Michael, County Kerry Ireland. It is known as Skellig the winds, the site was by Walter Horn (University of Michael (Irish: Sceilig Mhichíl. Pronounced: favored by hermits and California Press, 1990). The book skel-ig Vee-heel. Meaning: (St.) Michael’s monks wanting to live far contains the following advice about Rock). away from normal life. attempting to explore the island: The stone steps and the bee-hive huts While the slate rock huts “But only a climber with a good head seen in the movie were not a created for a appear to be round from for heights and reasonable physical movie set, but are real ruins of an ancient the outside, their insides agility should ever try the ascent, monastery on the island. The island off the are rectangular with walls and no one should attempt it when coast of Ireland is one of the most remote curving inward and there the ground is wet or when gusting sacred sites in Europe. are shelves and sleeping platforms built Skellig Michael as of “exceptional universal winds lash the island.” Accounts in indicate the into the walls. The stone huts were carefully value,” and a “unique example of an early *J. Michael Finn is the Ohio State Historian island’s importance in pagan times. The built so that no drop of rain ever entered religious settlement,” while also noting the for the Ancient Order of Hibernians and myths tell of Milesius, the first Celtic in- between the stones. site’s preservation as a result of its “remark- Division Historian for the Patrick Pearse vader of Ireland, whose son Irr was buried Terraces around the huts and oratories able environment,” and its ability to illus- Division in Columbus, Ohio. He is also on Skellig around 1400 BC. Another legend were used to grow vegetables, which along trate “as no other site can, the extremes of Chairman of the Catholic Record Society for records the tale of Daire Domhain, a “king with fish from the ocean and bird’s eggs Christian monasticism characterizing much the Diocese of Columbus, Ohio. He writes of the world,” who stayed on the island were the main food supply of the monks. of North Africa, the Near East and Europe.” on Irish and Irish-American history; Ohio preparing before an epic battle with the There are also three wells on the island. The Access to Skellig Michael is by boat dur- history and Ohio Catholic history. You may warrior Fionn mac Cumhaill (Finn McCool) total area of the island is only 44 acres. At ing the season that begins in May. The contact him at [email protected]. and the Fianna army. a rocky crag higher up on the south peak Sometime after the tenth century, the of Skellig, called the “Needle’s Eye,” is an- island became known as Skellig Michael. other oratory, inaccessible today for safety The island was named in honor of St. Mi- reasons, that was favored as a pilgrimage chael the Archangel. A thirteenth century destination even after the monks left the German source claims that the island was island. the final location of the battle between St. Little is known about the origins of the Patrick and the venomous snakes and dev- Celtic monastic settlement on the island. ils that plagued Ireland. The source states Local lore associates it with St. Fionan, the that Patrick was aided in this effort by St. Kerry saint and abbot. These monks of St. Michael, the “dragon slayer.” This legend Fionan’s monastery led simple and diffi- is the source of the island’s name. cult lives. They lived in the stone, bee-hive The first known historical reference to the huts and were constantly exposed to the island comes from the end of the fifth cen- elements as storms and gales are regular tury when the King of Munster, pursued by occurrences, particularly in the winter the King of Cashel, fled to Skellig. Another months. Every morning the monks would early mention of Skellig Michael is found descend the 600 steps and fish for the morn- in the Annals of Innisfallen from 823 AD, ing’s breakfast. They would spend most of which says: “Skellig was plundered by the the day praying in the oratories, tending heathen (Vikings) and Eitgal (the abbot) to their gardens, studying and copying was carried off and he died of hunger on manuscripts. their hands.” Due to the large numbers of seabirds that From the early ninth century, the Vikings breed there, Skellig Michael is a statutory repeatedly pillaged the monastery, killing Nature Reserve. Large numbers of Storm many of its inhabitants. The monks endured, Petrel breed on the island with birds nesting however, and legends tell that in 993 AD, both in the stonework associated with the the Viking Olav Trygvasson, who later be- monastic settlement and in natural crevices came the king of Norway and introduced among the rocks. Large numbers of Puffins Christianity to that country, was baptized by also breed on Skellig Michael. a hermit on Skellig Michael. The monastic Skellig Michael was made a United Na- SEPTEMBER 2016 “We’ve Always Been Green!” www.ianohio.com 21

as there was nothing for tourists to Achill Experience: do when the weather was bad. A A Digital Twist to visit to Achill Experience, informs the West of Ireland’s and educates about the marvel- ous plant and animal life living in Latest Tourist the waters around Achill and also Attraction offers an opportunity to see at first- hand what life was like in a typical On the 7th of July, the Achill Achill home in times gone by.” Experience added a digital dimen- Another character who has con- sion to its cultural and historical tributed to the advancement of the attractions with the release of the Achill Experience is local historian, Offline Tourist Tablet. Tommy Boley McNamara. His Gerry Quinn, President of the family represents the strong links Mayo Cleveland Association, who between Achill and Cleveland, officially launched the Offline as both his parents were born in Tourist Tablet, “could not believe Achill but emigrated to Cleveland the transformation in the space to live the American dream, like of a year”. He believes the plans many others did in the area. How- for the future of the Achill Expe- ever the call from home was too rience are “phenomenal”. “It’s a strong, and the family came back wonderful thing for Achill, Mayo to Achill after the depression. Back row L-R – Cllr. Paul McNamara, Pat Kilbane, Chairman of CFÁA, Declan Nee, and Ireland”, enthused Mr. Quinn. Since his return, Tommy has BIM, Senator Rose Conway Walsh, Gerry Quinn, President of the Mayo Society of The Achill Experience offers a owned a hugely successful res- Greater Cleveland, Steve O’Cualain, CEO of Udaras na Gaeltachta, Kenny Deery & unique glimpse into life on Ire- taurant called the Booley House in Damian Kilbane CFÁA & Terence Dever, CEO of CFÁA. land’s largest island, based in the Achill and has been part of many Front row L – R – Carol Ann McNulty, CFÁA, Colleen Corrigan Day, Mayo Society all-weather visitor centre which community initiatives including of Cleveland, Nora English, Irene Gielty & Majella Gallagher, CFÁA and Ann Moore, was opened in April. It includes the Achill Experience. The re- Mayo County Council attending the launch of the Achill Experience offline tablet tours. Mayo’s first aquarium, featuring sponse to Mayo’s first aquarium two themed salt water tanks and has been overwhelmingly positive, detailed, local accounts, and when the Achill Experience initiative. of the area, allowing Achill’s cul- an open touch tank, so visitors can and Tommy believes “ It has been they’re finished, simply drop the Terence Dever, CEO of Comhlacht tural heritage to be shared with a fully engage and interact with the really good for the community, the tablet back. Forbartha Áitiúil Acla (CFÁA), wider audience than ever before. local sea life. It also features a re- great thing is how many Achill The release of the Offline Tourist strives for constant improvement The Achill Experience Visitor built Deserted Village Boley House locals have visited and loved it, so Tablet is an exciting innovation for of the device and welcomes feed- Centre is open from 10am to 5pm common to Achill throughout the it’s been really encouraging so far. Achill, merging the historic way of back on the it from “visitors and every day, and can be found in the 18th and 19th Centuries, allow- It’s only the beginning of the Achill life on the island with the digital locals alike”, knowing in the future Achill Local Development Compa- ing visitors to step back in time Experience initiative.” age and making the beautiful “there will be aspects of the stories ny (CFAA) building in Crumpaun, to the famine era. Additionally The Achill Experience is already island more accessible than ever. that will evolve and there will be Keel, Achill, Co. Mayo. Bookings there are displays and storyboards expanding. The Offline Tourist Deery, a key member of new stories.” The Offline Tourist can be made on 098 43292, or by containing local information about Tablets offer a digital, self-guided the Achill Experience development, Tablet promises to be an important contacting Achill’s rich cultural history like tour of the island, allowing visitors wants the Offline Tourist Tablets addition to the tourist attractions [email protected] the practice of “booleying”. to explore the history and beauty of to enable visitors to experience Senator Rose Conway Walsh Achill at their own pace. Best of all, Achill in a very different and more spoke passionately at the launch no internet connection is required. informed way, using the cutting of her experiences of tourism The user-friendly tablets are edge software and hardware of information in Achill and about preloaded with information on the Apple’s iPad Air. the importance of both the tourist various sights and focal points of The release of the Offline Tourist tablet and facility to the island. the Achill Parish and are available Tablet has been made possible by “Everyone should come to visit from the Achill Experience visitor the software expertise of Stubborn but it will be a huge attraction for centre in Crumpaun. Visitors to Goats Creative Services and fund- families on rainy days and par- the island can pick up a tablet and ing from Údarás na Gaeltachta, ticularly suited to children with learn about Achill’s history from and completes the first phase of special needs”. The Achill Experience has in- stantly become an integral part of the community. Majella Uí Ghal- lachobhair, a local primary school teacher and vice chairperson in the Local Development Company in Achill Comhlacht Forbartha Áitiúil Acla (CFFA), “The Achill Experi- ence ticks a number of boxes in terms of being a positive develop- ment for Achill. For years the lack of an indoor facility was identified as a huge disadvantage in the area, 22 IAN Ohio “We’ve Always Been Green!” www.ianohio.com SEPTEMBER 2016

Cleveland ner - friendly, intermediate level Irish session meeting every other Thursdays 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm Ceili Club: •Briquette’s - 1st Saturday of the month, 2 -4 pm. Ashtabu- The Cleveland Ceili Club promotes the musical la on the Harbor traditions of Ireland by providing opportunities •The Harp – 1st Friday of every month, 9pm. 4408 Detroit, for adults to enjoy traditional Irish music and Cleveland dance. •Logan’s Irish Pub – 3rd Wednesday of the month, 414 S. Set dancing lessons: Main St., Findlay, 7:30 pm Tuesdays 8-10 pm, St. Clarence Church, North •Oberlin’s Traditional Irish Session – 2nd Monday Olmsted Ongoing Traditional of the month 7 - 9 Slow Train Café, 55 East College St., Wednesdays 7-9 pm, Irish American Club - East Side Irish Sessiúns Oberlin. Informal all experience welcome: www.oberlin. No Ceili dancing lessons for the summer. net/~irishsession Set Dancing workshop at the Cleveland Irish Cultural Bring your instruments and play along! •Plank Road – Every Thursday 7 – 10. All ages and ex- Festival on Saturday & Sunday. •Unitarian Universalist Church of Fairlawn, 3300 More- perience welcome. 16719 Detroit Road, Lakewood, 44107 For more information, contact CeiliClubCleveland@ wood Dr. 7:30 p,m Wednesdays. All skill levels welcome. •Tara Hall -Traditional Irish music w General Guinness gmail.com or find us on Facebook •Bardic Circle @The Shamrock Club of Columbus Begin- Band & Friends 2nd Friday 8:00 - 11:00pm. 274 E. Innis Ave. Columbus, 43207 614.444.5949. Traditional Irish Social Dancing:

The Cleveland Ceili Club promotes the musical traditions of Ireland by providing opportunities for adults to enjoy traditional Irish music and dance. Ceili at the Cuyahoga Valley National Park on Au- gust 4th from 8-10:30 pm. Music by the Portersharks Set dancing lessons, Tuesdays 8-10 pm, St. Clarence Church, North Olmsted / Wednesdays 7-9 pm, Irish Ameri- can Club - East Side. No Ceili dancing lessons for the summer. For more information, contact CeiliClubC - [email protected] or find us on Facebook SEPTEMBER 2016 “We’ve Always Been Green!” www.ianohio.com 23

Around the Midwest GAA: Aug. 2016 inner-division friendly, upstate to Columbus 3-8 (17) to 4-9 (21). by Vincent Mitchell New York saw Syracuse and Al- The team was however able to bany clash. And, the Pittsburgh secure the top seed for the Men’s We are on the doorstep of close battle, 3-9 (18) to 2-9 (15). Banshees traveled to Baltimore Football Junior C Final. the Championships for Gaelic Also on July 23rd, Cleveland to take on the Bohemians in a To clarify, the regular season Football and Hurling where the hosted the mid-season Midwest Ladies Inter-Divisional match. tie-breaker for top seed in the winners go on to the National Division Youth Blitz, where The Continental Youth Cham- case of an equal number of wins Championships in Seattle over teams from Buffalo, Detroit, and pionships were held in Chicago is the head-to-head total points. Labor Day Weekend. Pittsburgh converged with their this year from July 28 through If head-to-head total points are Finishing out July’s recap: The U8 through U16 players at the the 30. Our very own Buffalo equal, then Goals-For becomes July 9th meeting of Cincinnati West Side Irish American Club. U12 Football team beat out teams the tie-breaker. In the case of Ju- and Buffalo ended with the score It was a great day for the GAA from across the United States nior C Men’s Football, Cincinnati of 2-14 to 1-9 for Cincinnati. On in Cleveland. and Canada to win the National scored more total points against July 16th, Cleveland St. Pat’s- Despite the hot weather, the Championships. They took on Columbus and thus regular sea- St. ’s traveled to Detroit enthusiasm and skillful play the traditional powerhouses son champions. and returned with the road were at a high amongst the more ships in Pittsburgh. and beat Boston in the final Good Luck to all at the Mid- On July 30th, Cleveland host- (halftime score was 2-7 (13) to west and congratulations to win- ed Pittsburgh in the final St. 0-1 (1)). Congratulations to ners Columbus GAA, Pittsburgh

Pat’s - St. Jarlath’s home game of them and their hard work. The Celtics and Akron Guards, going win, 4-4 (16) to 0-9 (9). Also in than 80 players being cheered on the year. In a competitive game, Division is growing stronger and on to represent the Division in Men’s Football, Cincinnati came by an equal number of spectators. Pittsburgh won out 3-11 (20) to stronger every year and a major Seattle over Labor Day Weekend away with a road win against At the end of the day, the clubs 2-8 (14), clinching the regular contributor to the sustainability for the U.S. National Columbus by the score of 5-18 celebrated together and looked season first spot and earning the of the game are the Youth and Championships. (33) to 5-10 (25). And, in Ladies forward to reuniting at the Blitz top seed into the Junior B Final Minors teams. Football Inter-Divisional play the during the Midwest Champion- at the MW Championship. In an On August 6th, Cincinnati fell Pittsburgh Banshees defeated Philadelphia Notre Dames 5-8 (23) to 2-13 (19). On July 23rd, the Detroit Wolfe T,ones traveled to Pittsburgh where the PGAA rained goals again, the final score being 7-21 (42) to 2-4 (10). The Columbus GFC was able to win against the visiting Buffalo Fenians by the score of 4-16 (28) to 2-4 (10). And, in an inter-divisional (in- tercounty) friendly, the Albany Rebels defeated the FDNY in 24 IAN Ohio “We’ve Always Been Green!” www.ianohio.com SEPTEMBER 2016

ACROSS 1 The ____ Lake (novel) 10 ______Line (short stories) 11 Evening _____ (novel) 13 The _____ Bus (short stories) 16 ____ was a 4 part TV series based upon her novel of the same name. 17 She was born ____ Binchy. 21 ______Woods (novel) 22 The ______Journey (short stories) 25 A Few of the _____ (short stories) 26 Light a _____ Candle (novel) 28 Minding ______(novel) 29 _____ and Soul (novel) 31 Silver _____ (novel) 33 Maeve was a journalist for The Irish _____. 36 Chestnut ______(short stories) 37 ____ Road (novel) 38 ______Summer (novel) 39 After working in a _____ in Israel, she became an atheist. 40 Scarlet ______(novel) 41 She earned a degree in _____ from UCD. 42 Maeve was born in ______on 28 May 1939. DOWN 2 Cross ____ (short stories) 3 _____ Teller: Collection of Short Stories 4 Maeve was over ___ feet tall. 5 My First ____ (non-fiction) 6 _____ of Friends (novel) 7 ______4 (short stories) 8 ____ House (novella) 9 The Copper _____ (novel) 12 Maeve was married to Gor- Answers on page 26 don ____. 14 Quentins (novel) was named after a ______. 15 ____ Sullivan (novella) 18 _____ and Pains (non-fic- Akron Celtic Guards Hurling Club: 2016 Midwest Champions tion) 19 Nights of Rain and _____ (novel) 20 Dublin _____ (short stories) 23 This Year It Will Be ______And Other Stories 24 Binchy died on 30 July 2012 in Dublin of a ______. 27 ______Transports (short stories) 30 A Time to ______(non- fiction) 31 The Maeve Binchy ______’_ Club (non-fiction) 32 The ______(novella) 34 ______Line (short stories) 35 A Week in ______(novel) SEPTEMBER 2016 “We’ve Always Been Green!” www.ianohio.com 25

I can speak son because of these from experience groups, and I continue that walking into to feel that influence a room on the first every day. day of Selection The Rose of Tralee events is absolute- International Festi- ly nerve-wracking. val, and its state and It’s not like you county Selections, are can say exactly what the judges celebrations of Irish In Defense of want to hear, because they just heritage. They are not want to get to know you, how competitions, nor are the Rose of Tralee you connect to your Irish heri- they contests. It is a This summer has been busy for me, as tage, and what it means to live time for our global I’m sure the past few months have been that heritage in today’s crazy Irish Diaspora to come for you. I started a full-time nannying world. together. And I hope – I job, I began working on my thesis project, Some people view the Rose sincerely do – that any- and I did a little traveling. In fact, just the of Tralee Festival as a pageant, one who doesn’t see other day I returned home from a brief a competition that requires little this has the chance to trip to Dublin, Ohio, where I attended the to no preparation except for the attend a Selection, the Dublin Irish Festival with my Ohio Rose occasional Princess Diaries-esque wave nerve to get on a Selection Night stage Rose Ball, or even just a stop on a Rose sister Gráinne (Hutchinson). session and an afternoon of primping and and perform yoga in a full-length gown Tour. That way, they can experience the While at the festival, we indulged in the pampering at the local hair salon. To those and heels. I am a different, changed per- magic for themselves. fun of wonderful Irish music, the Celtic people, I politely say “Huh?” Canines exhibit, and the endless amounts It’s not the most eloquent response, of delicious food. As we walked the but to me, an aversion to something that grounds, Gráinne and I caught each other inspires people – both those participating up on what was going on in our lives. in the Festival and just watching one of Gráinne had just returned home from its many events – is completely shocking. a summer in Arizona (where she met the I feel for the naysayers, the haters, those 2016 Arizona Colleen & Rose) and is cur- that think being a Rose or a Rose Escort rently preparing for a trip back to Ireland, takes nothing besides the ability to smile where she will be studying for the fall and wave. semester. I updated her on what I’ve been The Rose of Tralee International Festival up to – spinning, reading, thesis-writing does much more than bring smiley, wav- – not leaving out one detail. Before we ing women and men to Tralee every year. knew it, nearly five hours had passed It brings a booming tourism increase to and it was time to head home. We were County Kerry. It provides the opportunity shocked at how quickly the time flew by. for Roses, entrants, and Escorts alike to In the car we listened to cheesy Top 40 discuss platforms and social issues that music and reminisced on our Ohio Rose are important to them in a public light experience – both years. We talked about (I’m looking at you, Unmask For Pieta, the continued influence it’s had on our led by 2015 Roses and Escorts). lives, and how excited we are to see the It gives individuals like myself the op- Festival – both at the state and interna- portunity to meet like-minded folk who tional levels – grow and flourish. are passionate about charitable giving, Now as many of you know, I absolutely developing strong relationships, and love and adore the Rose of Tralee Interna- their Irish heritage. Without the Rose of tional Festival. In a world where there is Tralee, I know I would be a completely so much sadness and negativity popping different person. Though I participated up on news sites every day, there is - in only in a state-wide Selection, I was given my opinion - so much to find comfort in countless opportunities (writing for the when Irish folk from all over the globe OhioIANews, riding on the Ohio Rose come together to celebrate the heritage float in the Cleveland St. Patrick’s Day that makes us unique. Parade, appearing on Gerry Quinn’s ra- Hundreds of thousands of people flock dio show) that have helped to develop me to Tralee every August to catch a glimpse into a more poised, mature young woman. of the women that have the Irish Diaspora The Rose of Tralee Festival, more specif- buzzing. They want to see the teachers, ically the Ohio Rose Centre, has taught me the students, the doctors that are the fu- lessons in bravery, kindness, and perse- ture leaders of the Irish community. verance. Without the continued influence It takes a lot to be a Rose, and even a of this organization, I would have never Rose Entrant. It’s not easy to put yourself been bold enough to start writing more out there, to join a group of people – most freely, submitting to journals and maga- of whom you may not know – for intense zines across the nation. I would have (but fun!) interviews, appearances, and never met friends like the Casey family finally a Selection Night. or Gráinne. I would have never had the 26 IAN Ohio “We’ve Always Been Green!” www.ianohio.com SEPTEMBER 2016

Ceol (ke-yole) music Speak Irish Rac-cheol (rock ke-yole) rock music Ceol tíre (ke-yole teer-a) Labhair Gaeilge Ceol pobail (ke-yole pub-ull) folk music Ceol traisisiúnta (ke-yole trad-shoon-ta) By Bob Carney traditional music Fidil (fid-ill) fiddle Drumaí (drum-ee) drums Pib uilleann (peeb ill-inn) bagpipes An seod do-fhála in pronouncing place Bodhrán (bow-ron) bodran is é is áille names or even in basic Feadóg stain (fa-dough-g ston) tinwhistle conversation. Before be- Fliúit (flute) flute That which is hard to put together coming involved with is most beautiful to behold Seisiún ceoil ( se-shoon) music session the Irish language, I could Amhrán (ow-ron song only guess at some of the Cleveland Irish Cultural Festival names I would encounter has come and gone, another fantastic reading Irish history or keeping our culture alive. event. I love being involved, even in mythology. October’s column will be a new the small capacity I am. It amazes me Registration is required, by Sept.15. beginning in exploring the beautiful to see this event come together. I have If you have any questions or would Irish language. I will try to parallel no doubt the O’Brien family is al- like more information about the class, what we are doing in class along with ready in the planning stages for 2017! please send me an e-mail at Carney- some seasonal phrases and vocabu- For now I’m looking forward to [email protected]. For registra- lary. Untill then here’s a cúpla focal cooler weather. I know it seems back- tion and more info, see the Speak Irish for my friend George Haley. wards to some, but for me, Fall and Cleveland ad within this issue. Our Winter are the best seasons in Cleve- goal is to have fun, while learning and Slán go Foill! land. I feel I have more free time, yard work tapers off and I don’t feel the need to “enjoy” the Africa like tem- peratures. Whatever the case, I find I have more time for my books and music, and the dogs and I definitely enjoy our walks much more. It is also a good time to spend qual- ity time on yourself. Maybe because of the years at school, Autumn always seems to be a time of learning. New classes brought new teachers, new avenues to explore, and new ways of seeing my own life. This fall I’d like to ask something of you: Turn off the T.V., take a walk, read a book, write a poem, learn a song. Don’t get me wrong, there are some wonderful programs on televi- sion. I’m talking about when you’re sitting with the remote in your hand flipping from one channel to the next searching hoplessly for something worthy of your time. You don’t know what to do? OK, if you didn’t see this coming, DUCK! This is Speak Irish after all! Our Fall classes begin the first Tuesday in October and run for ten weeks, skip- ping Thanksgiving Week. We gather at P.J. McIntyre’s Irish Pub ( go raibh maith agat Pat) at Kamm’s Corners. We start at 6:15 and finish up around 8pm. These are very informal lessons in the Irish language, suitable for an absolute beginner or someone with a working knowledge of the language. If you’re planning a trip to Ire- land, these classes can assist you SEPTEMBER 2016 “We’ve Always Been Green!” www.ianohio.com 27

Coming Next Month: OCTOBER Every Sunday: Irish Music @ Pj McIntyre’s Bringing you the movers, shakers and music makers each month. 4th – Speak Irish Cleveland classes start. Tuesdays 6:15 to 8, @PjMcIntyre’s. All levels welcome [email protected] 8th – Singer James Kilbane and Seanachie Batt Burns @WSIA

14th to 16th – Irish Books, Music & Arts Showcase (iBAM), Chicago Irish Heritage Center 14th – Kay Forrey Reverse Raffle @WSIA 15th – Mayo Ball @Renaissance 16th – Pig Roast @ WSIA 20th – Tommy Fleming @ MusicBoxCLE 21st – Kids Halloween Party @WSIA

West Side Irish American Club Upcoming Events: Live Music & Food in The Pub every Friday 15th – General Meeting 10/8 – James Kilbane and Seanachie Batt Burns 10/14 – Kay Forrey Reverse Raffle 11/14 – Annual Fund Raffle

General Meeting 3rd Thursday of every month.

Since 1931

8559 Jennings Road Olmsted, Twp, Ohio 44138 440.235.5868 www.wsia-club.org September 2016 ianohio.com

Congratulations to Columbus Naghton Street GAA Club, winner of the 2016 Ohio Irish American News Championship Cup