A RESOLUTION for the NEW YEAR

Home , Ballinalacken Castle, Cathal, Graham Hopkins

Lord, growing older and thou will knowest some day better be old.than Keep I know me frommyself the that fatal I amhabit of thinking I must say something on every subject and on every occa sion. Release me from craving to straighten out everybody’s affairs. Make me thoughtful but not moody; helpful but not bossy. With my vast - store of wisdom it seems a pity not to use it all, but Thou knowest Lord, that I want a few friends at the end. Keep my mind free from the recital of endless details; give me wings to get to the point. Seal my lips on my aches and pains. They are increasing and love of rehearsing them is becoming sweeter as the years go by. I dare not ask for grace enough to enjoy the tales of other’s pains, but help me to endure them with patience. I dare not ask for im proved memory, but for a growing humility and a lessening cocksure- ness when my memory seems to clash with the memories of others. Teach me the glorious lesson that occasionally I may be mistaken.- Keep me reasonably sweet; I do not want to be a saint-some of them are so hard to live with-but a sour old person is one of the crowning works of the Devil. Give me the ability to see good things in unexpected places and tal- ents in unexpected people. And, give me, O Lord, the grace to tell them so. Amen. 17th Century Nun’s Prayer

I work in Hollywood but I keep my money in my hometown-Kevin Chapman Check out City of Boston Credit Union - visit CityofBostonCU.com Page 2 January 2017 BOSTON IRISH Reporter bostonirish.com BRETT’S BOSTON By Harry Brett Exclusive photos of Boston Irish people & events

The Aisling Gallery in Hingham hosted an exhibit of recent work by Vincent Crotty, a native of County Cork who now lives and works in Dorches- ter. The one-of-a-kind gallery and framing shop, owned by Maureen and John Connolly, has long been a patron of Crotty’s work, and mainitains an extensive display of his original artworks. The exhibit launched with a reception for the artist and his wife, Kieran Jordan, on Friday evening, December 9; the BIR’s Harry Brett was there to record the festivities. 1. 1.) Angela Bruzzese, Hull; 2.) Margaret Staple- ton, Scituate; Carol Darcy, Buzzards Bay; Kimber Edwards, Braintree; Carol D’arcy, Weymouth; 3.) Maureen Connolly, gallery owner, hostess, Aisling Gallery; Dr. Catherine Shannon, Scitu- ate; 4.) Della Costello, Dorchester; Edris Kelley, Marshfield; 5.) Ellen Delaney, Hingham; Jea- 2. nette Cavanaugh, Marblehead; 6.) Bob Hawes, Jean Donohue, Hingham; 7.) Ed Forry; Vincent Crotty, both Dorchester; 8.) Sallie Lagendorfer, Shelly Kelley Sullivan, Scituate; 9.) Catherine Donahue, Milton; Barker Jennifer, Lakeville; John O’Donoghue, Marshfield; 10.) Tom Carty, Eire Society President; Catherine Donahue, Milton; 11.) Bill and Barbara Fitzgerald, Milton; 12.) Kieran Jordan, Dorchester; Dan and Karyl Adams, Whitman; 13.) Rose Anne Concanon, Sheila Gagnon, Edris Kelley, Marshfield.

4. 5.

6. 7. 8.

9. 10. 11.

12. 13. bostonirish.com January 2017 BOSTON IRISH Reporter Page 3

Participants in the First Annual Benefit Dance for Haiti had a grand time at the Marriott Boston Quincy Hotel in May 2010, where they raised funds for the Friends of Orphans group to share with young victims of the devastating earthquake. Gala participants, from left: Pat “Doc” Walsh, co-chairman; Sharon Saxelby, president/ CEO, Friends of Orphans; Rev. Philip Cleary, president, Nuestros Pequenos Hermanos International; the late state Sen. Tom Kennedy; Dan McAuliffe, of the committee; state Rep. Linda Dorcena Forry; Della Costello, of the committee, and Winnie Henry, co-chair and event organizer. Reporter file photo Planning ongoing for ‘Irish Hearts for Orphans’; organizers seeking business donations, volunteers A group of local Irish Americans are Sunday April 9, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. In subsequent years, the event vided over 99,000 services in calendar gathering again this year to host an She said she welcomes volunteers became focused to assist a charitable year 2015. afternoon of Irish music, dance, and to join the committee, and will seek foundation, NPH USA, to support In past years, “Irish Hearts” silent auction in April to raise funds to local businesses to donate goods and Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos (NPH has also benefited the Saint Rock help orphans in the Carribean, Mexico, services for the silent auction. She is Spanish for “Our Little Brothers and Haiti Foundation, a charity that and Central and South America. asked interested persons to contact Sisters”), which is raising more than draws support from parishioners “Irish Hearts for Orphans” is chaired her by phone at 617-842-5506. 3,400 orphaned, abandoned, and dis- at St. Agatha’s Parish in Milton. by Winnie Henry of Milton and Pat The now-annual event was first con- advantaged boys and girls in Bolivia, Several Irish bands will provide “Doc” Walsh of Dorchester, and 2017 ceived in 2010 to provide assistance the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, entertainment, Henry said, with will be the group’s eighth annual to children left orphaned in the after- Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, commitments already received from event. math of the January earthquake that Nicaragua and Peru. Erin’s Melody, and Noel Henry’s Irish Henry told the Reporter that a year in Haiti. That first Irish auction An additional 2,300 children who Showband. The event will also feature committee is now being assembled to and dance drew more than 700 persons live outside the homes receive schol- Irish step dancing and a silent auction plan the Sunday afternoon event, now and raised some $50,000 for Haitian arships, meals and healthcare. NPH and raffle prizes. set for the Quincy Marriott on Palm orphanages. community outreach programs pro- – ED FORRY Kennedy Library plans events to mark JFK’s 100th birthday The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum will host a year- long celebration to honor the 100th anniversary of the birth of President John F. Kennedy, who was born in Brookline on May 29, 1917. To com- memorate his centennial John F. Kennedy commander of PT-109. year, the JFK Library is Photo John Fitzgerald Kennedy Library, PC101 spearheading a series New year likely to see of events and initia- sachusetts State House, a month before the boat tives aimed at inspiring City of Boston, Town was sunk; President new generations to find of Brookline, John F. Kennedy’s Cabinet chair; a burgeoning of options meaning and inspiration Kennedy Hyannis Mu- items relating to the Cu- in the enduring Ameri- seum, Boston Red Sox, ban Missile Crisis; and for Boston-Ireland flights can values that formed Massport, Massachu- the handwritten notes the heart of the Kennedy setts Convention Center jotted down by the Presi- By Ed Forry mer, Aer Lingus will offer would allow the low-cost presidency. Authority, University dent in preparation for BIR Publisher up to three daily flights. carrier Norwegian Air of Massachusetts Bos- his landmark address to In late fall, it was re- International (NAI) to fly The centennial cele- Bostonians looking to bration will be presented ton, Brandeis Univer- the nation on civil rights. book flights to Ireland this vealed the airline will soon to the US, a move that have competition at Logan had been pending for more in partnership with the sity, Downtown Boston Several items have new year appear to be on Business Improvement never before been dis- the verge of having some from Delta Airlines, which than a year. NAI had an- National Archives and new options. plans to begin seasonal nounced plans in 2015 to Records Administra- District, and TEDxBea- played, including some Boston has long been service to Dublin in late offer flights from Cork to tion, which administers conStreet. of JFK’s personal belong- a “gateway city” for Aer May. Delta has long of- Boston and New York, the presidential library In May, the JFK Li- ings. Lingus, Ireland’s former fered direct Ireland flights and the DOT approval system, and will fea- brary will unveil a special “President Kennedy national airline. For more from New York and its apparently removes a last ture collaborations with exhibition titled “JFK at inspired a generation than a half century the base in Atlanta, and its roadblock to those plans. 100: Milestones and that transformed Amer- new service is expected to However, newspapers a number of institu- carrier has transported tions including the US Mementos.” Featuring ica – and they in turn hundreds of thousands of depart Boston for Dublin in Ireland report that a compelling selection passed that inspira- ex-pats and vacationers after 9 p.m., with daily NAI will bypass Boston’s Navy, Peace Corps and flights throughout the Logan, and is currently National Peace Corps of items from the JFK tion on to their children back to the Emerald Isle Library’s collections, the and grandchildren,” said with regular non-stop summer and early fall. considering lower-cost Association, John F. flights direct from Logan In addition to those non- airports in New Hamp- Kennedy Center for the exhibition will chronicle Jack Schlossberg, Presi- Airport to Shannon and stop options, two Iceland- shire and TF Green in Performing Arts, United historic milestones in dent Kennedy’s grand- Dublin. based carriers, Icelandair Rhode Island for its base States Postal Service, the President’s career son. “Now, as we mark Recently, after the and WOW airlines, have of operations. Smithsonian American and administration, as the Centennial of my International Airlines been offering one-stop The NAI deal may not Art Museum, White well as events of his grandfather’s birth, we Group (IAG) bought out service, with flights to be final, however, as the personal and family life. renew his call for service, Reykjavik and a change approval is being opposed House Historical Asso- the Irish government’s 25 ciation, John Fitzgerald Highlights of the exhibi- courage, innovation, and percent ownership share of planes to Dublin. WOW by some US-based carriers tion include family items inclusion, and help a of Aer Lingus, the compa- recently announced plans and aviation labor unions, Kennedy National His- to add flights to Cork, one and some members of toric Site, and John F. from his childhood and new generation use his ny launched an aggressive adolescence; the flag example to embrace the expansion, adding flights of Europe’s fastest grow- Congress have urged Kennedy International to and from Hartford, and ing airports. President-elect Trump to Airport. from PT 109 (the boat challenges of our time.” additional flights in and Early last month, the reverse the decision once Centennial collabora- commanded by JFK Visit jfklibrary.org for out of Boston. This sum- US Department of Trans- he takes office. tors across Massachu- during World War II) more information. portation announced it setts include the Mas- that was replaced just Page 4 January 2017 BOSTON IRISH Reporter bostonirish.com

Publisher’s Notebook Off the Bench The year that truth took a brutal licking By James W. Dolan that perceived truth evolves, its Special to the Reporter arc transcends theory and bends Truth really took a beating this election cycle. Ig- toward objectivity. nored, abused, stripped, and distorted, it seemed at When truth is manipulated times that its survival was in doubt. Nothing was true for personal or political gain, we or false, only versions of what once was considered strike at the very heart of our objective reality. Truth’s anchor line had parted and own humanity. If the right to we were adrift in a storm, awash in a sea of misin- life, liberty, and the pursuit of formation. The more we heard, the less we knew. happiness is not a fundamental With truth hijacked by the internet, social media, truth but just a slogan with no endless talk shows, and so-called reality entertain- more value than a television ment, we apparently knew more but understood commercial, we are in trouble. James W. Dolan less. Our capacity to evaluate, compare, discern, and As a retired judge, I understand Team Obama: Michelle, Malia, Barak, and Sasha. absorb was lost in a maelstrom of lies, distortions, that truth can be elusive, but the administration Courtesy The White House name calling, threats, and conspiracy theories that of justice is based on a robust effort to identify and overwhelmed our senses. Loud and angry shouted present the truth. For without it, we can have no down wise and measured. confidence that we achieve justice. Truth is as fun- As families go, With truth bound and gagged, candidates were damental to individual and social justice as clouds free to create their own versions of reality. President- are to rain or a mother to a child. elect Trump is a master of distortion, a maestro of they’re the tops manipulation who can capture an audience with WHENCE TRUTH? nothing but bombast. Sound and fury carried the day What became of truth? By Ed Forry among those who wanted to be convinced he was a The Obamas will soon move out of the White savior of sorts. It was not so much what he said, but Does it matter anymore? how he said it. Lost in an information tsunami House, and I am saddened by that reality. It’s not That overpowers comprehension. just that the president will leave the post with much Falsehoods were to be viewed as hyperbole, meta- unfinished business, including an array of policy phors, misstatements, or exaggerations, but never lies. Don’t take him literally was the message of his It drowns our capacity decisions that are likely to be changed or reversed advocates as they tried to interpret his ramblings. To absorb and distinguish. when the new administration assumes power on Jan. Not as adept as her opponent in the “tell-them-what- It’s all the same, 20; it’s that Barack and Michelle Obama, their two they-want-to-hear” con, Hillary Clinton struggled to young daughters, and Michelle’s mom, who moved cope with harmful revelations. Choose your version. in on Day One from her Chicago home and helped Until this year, to a greater or lesser degree, truth What’s the difference? care for the children, are emblematic of all that is always seemed to have a role to play in governance. Unbound from reality, good about family love and support. It was valued, debated, and fought over, but acknowl- Bend it, shake it, The Obama family is, simply edged as essential in the formulation of sound policy. Twist it, break it. stated, an All-American family, There are those now who believe we have entered and we all will miss the example a post-truth era in which facts and fiction deserve What once was true they have set for familial love equal consideration. To distinguish them would be No longer counts. elitist, unbecoming at a time when populism and Distort it, fake it, and comfort in this most public Bury it, take it. of careers. nationalism are on the march. Emotional appeal Regular BIR readers know that shapes a new “truth” that offers simple answers to complex problems. Anger and resentment displace Freed at last! I have been an outspoken and reason and coherence unravels. But alas! passionate advocate for President At a time when so much more knowledge and When truth dies, Obama during his two terms. information is available, how is it we seem to have Justice near it lies. Eight years ago, in the winter of lost our capacity to identify and value truth? How do 2008, the BIR was the first Irish American news- we function when truth becomes another version of James W. Dolan is a retired Dorchester District paper to endorse the candidacy of the then-junior reality, dependent on one’s perspective, education, Court judge who now practices law. US senator from Illinois, and looking back we have disposition, or prejudices? While history teaches us no regrets. We first heard of him when he keynoted John Kerry’s convention in Boston in 2004, and we had the opportunity to meet him the next year when he Ireland’s diocesan priests called ‘a lost tribe’ received an honor from UMass Boston. Our own The following are excerpts from a story by Sarah broadcast following the association meeting, Arch- great US senator, the late Ted Kennedy, went public Mac Donald that was published in the National bishop Charles Brown, the apostolic nuncio to Ireland, for him early in the primary campaign season, and Catholic Reporter on Dec. 1, 2016: spoke about the extent of the falling away of belief when John Cullinane formed a group of Boston’s DUBLIN – The ever-increasing workload of priests among the Irish people. He told Gay Byrne, host of in Ireland is threatening to turn an aging, demoral- the television program “The Meaning of Life,” that Irish to help raise awareness and support within ized, and declining group into “sacrament-dispensing the “fall off in vocations — especially to the priest- our own ethnic enclave, I was honored to be invited machines” who find pastoral work less and less hood — is a huge challenge.” However, he added, to join him. satisfying, a co-founder of Ireland’s Association of the number of priests working today in Ireland is That summer, our group met briefly with then- Catholic Priests has warned. “almost sufficient for our needs,” although many of VP candidate Joe Biden in a hotel function room in In his address to the association’s annual general these priests, he acknowledged, were in their 70s. Copley Square, and we suggested ways to help the meeting in Athlone Nov. 16, Fr. Brendan Hoban “So, in 10 years we are going to be looking at a Obama/Biden ticket appeal to working class com- highlighted how suicide is on the rise among Irish completely different situation here,” he said, adding munities. Biden, who initially had said he would priests, a group he said was also increasingly prone that “it is a big practical problem.” prefer to remain in the Senate, listened with great to depression. But he also underlined that globally, since the attention, and told us he had accepted on the con- With the vast majority of Irish priests now age 70 year 2000, the number of priests around the world is dition that he would have a seat at the table with or over, elderly diocesan priests are living increas- getting bigger every year. “We have more and more the president, and be involved in the day-to-day ingly isolated and lonely lives and are constantly and more every year. In Ireland or in France – no. discussions of national policy. “reminded that we no longer really matter, that at But overall, yes. So, I think we have to recognize one About Obama, Joe Biden told us, “He’s the real best we’re now little more than a ceremonial pres- element in this question will be non-Irish priests deal.” ence on the sidelines of life,” he said. coming to work in Ireland.” We accepted that description on faith, and as the The 68-year-old parish priest said that though “we Obama era nears its conclusion this month, we know feel we’ve done our best to carry the good news,” an “avalanche of criticism in the media” meant they were that Biden had it right. America’s voters agreed “ritually presented as bad news people, controlling, with him, not just that first time in 2008, but again oppressing, limiting, obsessing.” Boston Irish when the Obama-Biden team was reelected in 2012. More than 150 of the 1,000 priest members that In that first Obama year, I was privileged to re- the Association of Catholic Priests (ACP) represents REPORTER ceive and accept an invitation to attend the annual heard Hoban explain how the “implosion of our St. Patrick’s White House reception. The attendees church” in the wake of the abuse scandals had made The Boston Irish Reporter , numbering 500 or more, included an array of Irish them realize that they were, in author Fr. Donald politicians, among them the then-Taoiseach Brian Cozzens’ words, “the last priests in Ireland.” is published monthly by: Cowen, Sinn Fein’s Gerry Adams and Martin Mc- Stark statistics were cited, such as the plight of Boston Neighborhood News, Inc., Guinness , and a host of American pols, among then “two very prestigious dioceses in Ireland, Dublin Tom Menino and then-Congressman Ed Markey. and Killala,” both of which have just one diocesan 150 Mt. Vernon St., Suite 560, Dorchester, MA 02125 Cowen and Obama each made brief remarks, and priest under 40 years of age. In 20 years’ time, both [email protected] www.bostonirish.com the Irish leader presented our president with a bowl dioceses will have one or maybe a few priests under Mary C. Forry, President (1983-2004) of native Irish shamrocks. The two men were joined age 60 to cover 199 parishes in Dublin and 22 rural on the stage by their wives, and at the conclusion, parishes spread over a distance in Killala. Edward W. Forry, Publisher the president and Mrs. Obama stepped down and Acknowledging that diocesan priesthood in Ireland is “a lost tribe,” Hoban said priests need to find a Thomas F. Mulvoy Jr., Managing Editor walked the line, meeting and greeting their guests. voice and the courage to name their truth. William P. Forry, Editor In those most memorable of moments, I was able “As the last priests in Ireland, we have a right to Peter F. Stevens, Contributing Editor to shake the hand of Barack Obama, and told him I consideration, acknowledgement, support, encour- was there when he was honored at UMass. “Yeah, I agement and, above all, respect,” Hoban continued. News Room: (617) 436-1222 remember that,” he said to me. Then Michelle Obama “Priests who have served the church for so long Ads : (617) 436-1222 came by, and she shook my hand. All that I could deserve no less and it’s time to start a reasonable Fax: (617) 825-5516 [email protected] think to say to her was, “Thank you for sharing your conversation about this.” On The Web at bostonirish.com two beautiful young daughters with us.” She smiled He highlighted how many priests are struggling Date of Next Issue: February, 2017 at me, and said quietly, “Thank you, and please keep at a pastoral level with issues beyond their training Deadline for Next Issue: Monday, January 23 at noon us in your prayers.” and competence, such as how to minister to parents I recorded those two brief encounters, and have of same-sex couples who may be upset or confused, Published monthly in the first week of each month. kept them as cherished memories of a time in our how to respond to an invitation to a same-sex mar- The Boston Irish Reporter is not liable for errors appearing in advertisements great country when an All-American family – the riage of parishioners, and what does pastoral care beyond the cost of the space occupied by the error. The right is reserved by Obamas – made me feel hopeful, proud, and thankful. mean in these situations? The Boston Irish Reporter to edit, reject, or cut any copy without notice. In an interview with national television in Ireland bostonirish.com January 2017 BOSTON IRISH Reporter Page 5 Commentary Formidable challenges face Ireland in the coming year

By Joe Leary There is no doubt that the new Republican ad- The citizenship/immigration questions that may have Special to the BIR ministration will have an enormous impact on both started all of this will be tied to the negotiations. The Every New Year brings new challenges and new American investment in Ireland and new immigration British will want free and unfettered trade without surprises. For Ireland, both North and South, 2017 will from Ireland. But that is only part of what should be any responsibility for free movement of people. What be a very critical year. The American election and the concerning Ireland in the coming year. happens to British citizens living in Europe? Con- British vote to leave Europe (Brexit) will dramatically As stated here before, the June 2016 vote by the versely what happens to those Europeans living in impact Ireland and could be very disruptive. Ireland British people to leave the European Union was com- London? Will they have to go home? Filings for Irish is so small that neither the United States nor the UK pletely uninformed. Most of the people hardly knew passports by eligible people in Northern Ireland and worry too much about the island when it comes to the implications of their vote. Neither the leaders of Irish enclaves in Britain are way up. People don’t want solving their own problems. the British government nor the European Union were to lose any EU rights. The dramatic change in Ameri- prepared for the result. David Cameron, the-then prime The value of British currency has lost approximately can government, with unpredict- minister who had advised his people to remain with 10 percent of its value since the vote, so folks from able new leaders and radically Europe, resigned almost immediately. Dublin were travelling up to Belfast this fall to do their new policies being proposed con- But not all of Britain voted to leave. The people Christmas shopping. cerning corporate taxation and of Northern Ireland, Scotland, and the London area The people in Northern Ireland who voted to leave immigration reform, is a cause voted to stay with Europe, offering much resistance Europe assumed that London would simply replace for concern throughout the world, to plans to leave. the subsidies now received from the EU. No chance, especially in Ireland. The new prime minister, Theresa May, is insisting say Northern Ireland leaders, who now have to fight New corporate tax laws already that Britain must leave according to the vote and is London for every nickel. being drafted in the US House of experiencing great difficulty making the proper plans. A special committee in Britain’s House of Lords Representatives will change the She must also deal with the fact that the vote has published a report recommending that the North and Joe Leary way American businesses evalu- caused resentment and anger among the leaders of South in Ireland continue to allow free access across ate foreign investments. Since a the remaining 26 countries of Europe. the 32 counties. Many in the Irish government don’t significant portion of Ireland’s economy depends on First, Britain must notify the European Union that think that will be possible, which could be very damag- American investment, Irish leadership is paying close it plans to leave. May plans to do so in March under ing to the spirit and progress made as a result of the attention to the changes. Washington lobbyists (The something called Article 50 of the EU agreement. Good Friday agreement of 1998. Establishment) are working overtime to influence the Then a lengthy period of negotiation, estimated at two Mairtin O’Muilleior, minister of finance for North- creation of the new laws. years, must take place between Britain and the EU ern Ireland, told this correspondent, “We have been There are many excellent reasons for American cor- to resolve all the trade and migration issues involved. Europeans at least since St. Columbanus left Bangor porations to invest in Ireland, but the uncertainty of Establishing the new duties, tariffs, and migration Abbey in 590 AD to bring Christianity to Europe. To new tax laws is, at the very least, delaying decisions protocols between all the countries will be a huge task. deny us our European birthright now, when we voted until the picture is clearer. This is where both Ireland and Northern Ireland to remain in the European Union, would be a calamity.” President-elect Trump’s new policies regarding un- can be hurt the most. O’Muilleoir, a Sinn Fein member of the Northern documented immigrants may result in thousands of Enda Kenny, prime minister of Ireland, has repeat- Ireland government, also told a committee of the Irish Irish Americans – many from the Boston area - being edly assured Europe that Ireland remains loyal to the government that he believes the country is “staring sent back to Ireland. His remarks criticizing special EU. Since new trade agreements must be made with into a Brexit black hole.” He can see no opportunity visas and general immigration policies will probably neither side giving an inch, agreement will be difficult for the North. lead to more restrictions and limitations. to achieve. Ireland does 30 percent of its exports with We should be very cautious when attempting to assess In anticipation of change, Ireland’s ambassador to Britain. the Brexit situation. As more and more experienced the United States, Anne Anderson, has just completed The situation is massively confusing. So-called ex- knowledgeable people assigned to the negotiations negotiations enabling her to sign an agreement with perts are loudly making conflicting statements almost become familiar with the advantages and disadvan- the American State Department that will extend the every day. Corporations are investigating plans to tages of the new system, we can expect many changes. “one-year-long business visa program” for three more move their businesses from London so that they can The changes for both the North and South may not years. This agreement does not include the popular still have the benefits of the EU. One authority claims be pleasant. three-month summer visa program. Brexit won’t be accomplished fully for ten years.

Point of View Does Trump’s Irish-American team know where they came from?

By Peter F. Stevens good measure of luck and Ireland’s diocesan priests called ‘a lost tribe’ BIR Staff support, from inside and Anyone who bet at outside the government. the outset of 2016 that Trump, with the aid of Donald Trump would Ryan and the others, vows win the White House is to make America great smarter—as well as rich- again and to put America er, perhaps—than most of back to work again. Ryan the “all-knowing” media, submits wholly to the ad- pundits, and pollsters in age that wherever anyone the world. An even lon- is in life is exactly where ger bet, however, might they deserve to be. Egan’s have been that an inner words from some two years Trumpian circle of Irish ago should give pause to Americans would prove Kellyanne Conway US Gen. Michael Flynn Speaker Paul Ryan Steve Bannon the president-elect’s inner key in electing a man and outer Irish cohort: heritage with pride. Born An emigrant to the United Train, he is all in now that lethal negligence [during who stands for nativism, “Where have I heard in Camden, New Jersey States in 1913, Charles he has the chance to repeal the Great Famine]. racism, religious bigotry, that before? Ah, yes — in 1967, Trump’s future Flynn carved out a life for Obamacare, the only way “There is no comparison, and misogyny. 19th-century England. mouthpiece, Kellyanne himself and future Flynns millions of Americans of course, between the de Kellyanne Conway, re- The Irish national char- Fitzpatrick Conway, is in Rhode Island. can keep healthcare and facto genocide that result- tired US Gen. Michael acter, [Sir] Charles Trev- the daughter of an Italian Steve Bannon, co-ar- stave off the financial ruin ed from British policy, and Flynn, Speaker of the US elyan [the infamous Assis- mother and Irish immi- chitect with Conway of that uncovered medical conservative criticism of House Paul Ryan, and tant Treasury Secretary grant father who owned a Trump’s 2016 campaign bills bring. It would be modern American poverty Steve Bannon – all with who was supposed to ad- small trucking company. push, is a political light- one thing if Ryan and his programs. But you can’t blood ties to the old sod, minister relief to the Irish There’s no mistaking Con- ning rod because of his crowd actually did have a help noticing the deep and all of whom have of the Famine] confided to way’s formidable political alleged racism, anti-Semi- plan to replace Obamacare historic irony that finds helped bring smiles to the a fellow aristocrat, was acumen as shown by her tism, xenophobia, and ties so that people will keep a Tea Party favorite and face of Vladimir Putin – ‘defective.’ The hungry ability to rein in Trump to the murky Alt-Right their insurance while the descendant of famine Irish are poised to help Trump millions were ‘a selfish, at crucial moments of the world of extremism and new plan unfolds, but using the same language “drain the Washington perverse, and turbulent’ campaign; there’s also hate. In an interview no such blueprint exists. that English Tories used swamp” and replace it people, said the man in no mistaking her near- with Bloomberg News Ryan’s church teaches to justify indifference to with a reeking bog of cor- charge of relieving their nonexistent relationship in 2015, Bannon said, “I that the sick—all the an epic tragedy.” ruption by billionaires. plight.” with facts and the truth. came from a blue-collar, sick—must be taken care As Egan notes, histo- That the majority of Irish In an 1884 speech, Pat- In short, her tortuous Irish Catholic, pro-Ken- of. Of course, he will claim rian John Kelly, one of Americans cast their rick Collins, destined to interpretation of reality nedy, pro-union family of that the free market and Ireland’s experts on the votes for Trump is yet become Boston’s second makes her the ideal outlet Democrats.” His views the insurance companies Famine, wrote of Ryan: more proof that they are Irish mayor, set out a for Trump’s lies and con have veered onto a starkly will take care of that. He “[His] high-profile eco- paying lip service to the political credo for Irish game. different path. knows they never have, nomic philosophy is the misty-eyed, Danny Boy- Americans in his own Flynn was born in Paul Ryan is a man and they never will. very same one that hurt, esque heritage of their generation and for those Rhode Island, and his who speaks with pride On March 15, 2014, not helped, his forebears “Irish-Need-Not-Apply” to come: “Those of us born military service to the of how his Irish Catholic in the New York Times, during the famine — and forebears. in Ireland or who sprang nation has been both heritage has shaped his Timothy Egan wrote about hurt them badly.” If John Kasich, Jeb from the Irish race are brilliant and controver- views. To The New York the time he ran into Ryan Does that majority of Bush, or another con- here to stay. We and our sial. His penchant for Times and numerous other in Ireland and spoke at Irish Americans who cast servative not consumed children and children’s re-tweeting fake news outlets, the speaker waxes length with him: “His ballots for Donald Trump with hatred was about children are here merged stories and promoting nostalgic at how James great-great-grandfather really believe that their to take the oath of office in this great, free, com- conspiracy theories makes Ryan of Kilkenny survived had fled to America. But Irish immigrant ances- later this month, I’d wa- posite nationality, true many US intelligence in- the Great Famine and the Republican congress- tors made their way out of ger that many Democrats and loyal citizens of the siders nervous about his reached America in 1851 man was very much in poverty with not a whit of would not be somewhere state and federal systems, being Trump’s security to settle in Wisconsin. The evidence, wagging his help from anyone, and cer- between apoplectic and sharing in the burdens and guru, but elections have Irish immigrants of the finger at the famished tainly not any from state or suicidal. Still, Trump the blessings of the freest consequences, and in this 1840s and 1850s came in [in present-day America]. federal government? If so, won, and that’s the fact people on the earth.” case the general is liter- search of their own piece His oft-stated “culture of Trump mania has clouded to be dealt with. Trump’s Irish cadre ally “in like Flynn.” He of the American Dream, in dependency” is a safety their vision. Deep down The Irish-American would do well to heed those is the grandson of Charles search of a chance. While net that becomes a lazy- they know that, unless acolytes behind Trump all words from a wise Irish- Flynn, was born in 1889 in true that Ryan was a late day hammock. But it was one is born into wealth, wear their Irish Catholic American Catholic patriot. Blacklands, Co. Tyrone. boarder on the Trump also England’s excuse for success comes with a Page 6 January 2017 BOSTON IRISH Reporter bostonirish.com Boston Irish Reporter’s Here & There

By Bill O’Donnell There are other technical innovations that will be man without a shred of respect for the truth, dishonors The Kingdom Does The Right Thing – Council- unveiled in the UK in the new year. With the develop- those who came before him as president. I will respect lors in Co. Kerry have deferred any congratulatory ment of the ITV Hub, said the broadcaster,” we can now the office, but not the man! messages to incoming US President Donald Trump, offer viewers a choice to keep watching for free. Or to Most of his cabinet appointments have been insulting but they have unanimously approved a motion inviting pay to watch without interruptions, if that’s important to more than half of the electorate. A white supremacist Pope Francis to Kerry on his visit to Ireland in 2018. to them.” and apparent anti-Semite as Trump’s chief strategist; Despite the varying views from council members on Irish Police On Strike Face Drastic Penalties – US Sen. Jeff Sessions as the US attorney general (this the two invites, the debate was unusually tame for some An Garda Siochana, the police force that provides law is a man once rejected by the US Senate for a federal who spoke, especially Councillor Thomas McEllistrim, and stability in the Irish Republic, is under a severe court post); General Flynn as National Security advisor( who talked about “Ireland’s lovely golf courses,” while and unprecedented threat that will severely penalize this is a man who who looks primed for Dr. Strangelove’s independent Councillor Donal Grady said he had a the gardai’s personal pensions if they defy a ban and strait jacket); the nominee to the Environmental Protec- problem with Trump’s comments “about women, and go out on strike against the government. tion Agency has worked to close that critical agency; the his attitude in general. “We The former chairman of the Labor Court says that nominee as secretary of labor, who supposedly represents should not invite Trump, full industrial relations in An Garda Siochana are “effec- America’s working men and women, opposes increasing stop.” Another councillor rose tively broken,” and significant reforms are needed. A the minimum wage and overtime reforms; and, finally, to mention Bill Clinton who, government report has threatened the police with losing a cuddly pal of Russian Leader Vladimir Putin and he said, was “fond of women, their right to build up their pension entitlements for CEO of the largest oil company in the world as our top too, and he was invited.” And five years if they strike. The strong recommendation diplomat, our secretary of state. Will the Exxon-Mobil so it went. on pensions comes just weeks after the gardai went to guru know which pocket to look into to find his oil deal As the hour grew late, the brink of an unprecedented strike to improve their sheet OR his talking points in behalf of his primary chairman Michael O’Shea pay and conditions. employer, America? Which pocket, Mr. Secretary? The ruled that the Trump outreach This hardball strategy by both elements in the labor jury is still out on that. vote would be postponed to dispute is reflected by the intensity of the report and I read that the Boy King has raised a fuss about his January. the inclusion of salary and benefit amounts that show briefings from our State Department, essential and Then came a less conten- the average pay for gardai is $66,317 per year. With comprehensive for an incoming president. The author of benefits, the cost is in excess of $105,000. “The Art of the Deal” complains that the briefings (that Bill O’Donnell tious motion by Fine Gael’s Bobby O’Connell to invite The very real possibility of an Irish police strike is all elected presidents get before and after the inaugura- Pope Francis to Kerry. That motion received enthusi- reminiscent of the Boston Police strike in 1919 when tion) are too much to undergo, and unnecessary. “I’m astic backing from members, and the arrangements for Calvin Coolidge was the governor of Massachusett. a smart person, the braggart said. One answer as to a papal invitation were underway. Outraged by the striking police, he sent a telegram why this twitter champ should attend the briefings is So the Kerry Council, as rugged in the political arena to labor leader Samuel Gompers that included the that “This is part of the jopb. You ran for it, so try to be as they are on the pitch, concluded a blissful evening governor’s now- famous admonition: “There is no pub- something less than a self-centered jerk. It can feel good. doing the people’s work. The results were swift and lic right to strike against the public safety by anyone, As I write this it has been many weeks since DJT conclusive: Trump No, Pope Francis, a serene Yes. anywhere, anytime.” has had a real, live press conference. Is he saving his Londonderry/Derry Genesis Linked to Ulster Plan- The report’s recommendation is that the existing garda wit and wisdom for the Capital ceremony on 1/20/17? tation – In the early 1600s, settlers from England and representative organizations should become registered Or is he pouting. Scotland landed on the northern shores between Antrim trade unions and be permitted to engage in collective A Note On The Election & An Appraisal – Many and Donegal. Later the city name was changed from the bargaining with garda management. The report also Americans, bitterly disappointed that Trump will be Irish Doire to Londonderry by royal grant from King underlines the belief that “strikes should not happen the president, offer harsh verdicts on Trump’s abil- James 1. Prior to the Troubles, the usage of the name in a police force.” The document recognizes that the ity to serve. I share that concern, and in a few words was less contentious, as Peter Robinson noted, until, proposed loss of pension accrual for gardai who went on want to mention Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul he says, Irish Republicans began to “loosen the London strike would be “unprecedented” and would be resisted Krugman’s assessment of the recent campaign: “This connection.”Unionists then responded by increasing the by members of the force. election was an outrage, and we should never forget it. use of London as an everyday prefix. Irish News Indicts Criminality At Stormont – It was a tainted election.” He wnet on to give his answer Today, Londonderry is the legal name for the city. In Following is a quote from the Northern Ireland-based to the Big Question for himself and for people like me: 2007 the High Court ruled that the city’s name could Irish News, a popular newspaper with a large nationalist “Did the combination of Russian and FBI intervention only be changed by royal prerogative or legislation. It readership: “The launch of an awareness campaign cost- swing the election? Yes.” he said. Pass it on. has since become normal for many to simply use Derry ing half a million pounds and targetting the fundraising It’s History’s Turn Now – When it is written, his- to address the city or county without the political con- criminality of paramilitary gangs would be taken much tory will treat President Barack Obama generously. He notations. Using Derry as the name is a clue in divining more seriously if the current Stormont Executive was has served with courage, heart, dignity, decency, and where one came from or what religion they claimed. not funding jobs held by some of the very leaders of the a balanced view of himself and his charge over these In major public events, as when the city was named same organizations.” past eight years. For my part, I always felt that he was the 2013 City of Culture, the city finessed it by using What a damning conclusion by one of the North’s working for me and the American people. I trusted him Derry/Londonderry. Last September, the Boundary hardest-hitting public journals. The criticism is accurate to use his intellect, his humor, and his respect for the Commission announced that “Londonderry” would be and overdue. In the North today there is an epidemic office to do his best for me. In that regard, I believe, lost completely, at least by the voting constituency — of copies and similar knock-off fashions and handbags as in Catholic social justice, he has richly earned his where it will instead be called “Glenshane.” And that that go directly to fund criminal activity by gangs, and keep. Thank you. decision, of course, has precipitated a new level of public what many consider “victimless crimes.” However, the RANDOM CLIPPINGS discontent. money raised by criminal organizations is also involved A head’s up for Christeen Kinealy, guest speaker at New Approach Seeks Corporate Tax Solution – in drug dealing, prostitution, and murder, part of the the Charitable Irish annual dinner on March 17. She is a Alan McQuaid, a leading Irish economist, has looked rough, renegade underworld that is clearly linked to historian, author, activist ,and director of Ireland’s Great at the messy international tax differences that exist now some tainted community groups where gang leaders Hunger Institute at Quinnipiac University. … Congress- in Ireland and said that the government should focus hold well-paid key positions. man Peter King doing advance work at Trump Tower more directly in developing Irish indigenous companies Citizens are reluctant to report crime tied to para- for old pal Ray Kelly, former NY police commissioner. rather than courting multinationals since firms that military groups, and this is what the expensive public Will someone tell King that Kelly’s policies failed, ergo compete internationally are increasingly vulnerable campaign is aimed to do: Expose gang leaders who are no big job. … Did you miss the memo? When the TV following the “double whammy” of Brexit and the elec- neatly linked to the ruling Stormont culture and can cameras moved on, Carrier raised prices after listening tion of Donald Trump. threaten whistle-blowing residents. to the Trumper and agreeing to save some jobs. … A McQuaid, of Merrion Capital, said more effort should As the Irish News said on Dec. 6: “Giving people paid recent shout-out By former Globeman Charlie Sen- be aimed at keeping and developing Irish companies positions of influence in civic society at a time when nott in Turkey for Boston-based Peacemaker Padraig that compete internationally because that would reduce they continue to exploit the communities they dominate O’Malley: “This is a guy who has worked across both the threats of the US and the UK slashing corporate is nonsense.” Once again, despite good intentions, the sides of the divide where there is intense conflict.” … tax rates. Given the large number of US multination- political leadership gap in the North is huge and reform Scientists are saying that a connector pipeline could get als that operate out of Ireland and the wealth they to date largely unfinished. a reliable supply of geothermal power from Iceland to generate, it could mean that US corporations under Aussie Students Show Up Big Pharma – Some Northern Ireland to help ease NI blackouts. Trump could move for tax amnesties or a cut in US may remember the biotech executive who raised the Fox News’s resident “genius” Sean Hannity, coat car- corporate tax rates to 15 percent, just a shade higher price of a life-saving drug last fall by more than 4,000 rier and advisor to Trump, is urging him to abandon the than the Irish corporate rate of 12.5 percent. Trump percent overnight to $750 a pill. The biotech greedhead press. … Dublin could be the new target headquarters has already pledged something along those lines in was excoriated as a pariah but high school students in for a re-named Lloyds of London following the Brexit an effort to repatriate huge US company profits that Australia went one better: In their school science lab exit. … The largest US banks need to build new cash sit in a European country, with Ireland being a prime they successfully recreated the over-priced drug, Da- cushions against losses, a mandate by the Federal example, untaxed here and often unreachable by our raprim, for only $2 a pill, or one quarter of one percent Reserve in its bid to cut the chances of future taxpayer Internal Revenue Service. of the extortionist’s price. The students did all their bailouts. … A nice reminder from Teresa in Quincy to In a related Irish Examiner story, Stephen Moore, research and formulating on their own time before and remember the late Sister Clare Crockett, who was senior economic adviser to Trump, said the incoming after school. killed by an earthquake in Ecuador last April. The Trump administration was wooing back multinationals There has been a growing practice by some drug missionary was 33 and a native of Northern Ireland. with radical business tax cuts. “I believe that when we companies to purchase low cost drugs from small or She was a sister with “The Home of the Mother” doing cut these taxes,” he said, “we’re going to cut our busi- overstocked industry outlets and then, without spending God’s work far from home. … Barney Frank, now re- ness tax rate from roughly 35 percent down to roughly a dime for development or research, jacking up prices tired from Congress, had a stemwinder of a column on 15 percent to 20 percent. If you do that we are going to so high that those dependent on them are frozen out the Globe’s Opinion page (Nov. 28) exposing Trump’s see a flood of companies leaving Ireland and Canada of the market and the drug is then available chiefly to financial plan promises. Worth it; dig it up. and Germany and France and they are going to come the wealthy. The Wash. Post’s Ruth Marcus does a well-deserved back to the United States.” Does The Incoming President Have A Clue? back-breaker on the racist, anti-Semitic Breitbart News, UK, NI Offers Options: To Watch TV Ad-free Or Like many who didn’t vote for Donald Trump and are former home of Steve Bannon, who is a top advisor in No-Ads & Pay – The inews and ITV Hub+ television dismayed by the lazy, boorish Know-Nothingness of this the Trump WH. … Taoiseach Enda Kenny has talked networks based in the United Kingdom are upgrading spoiled but dangerous con man, I consider his elevation with Trump about saving the valuable J-1 visa program. their offerings to meet the challenge from Netflix and to join Washington, Jefferson, the Roosevelts and their No news on the visas but both men will be in the WH Amazon, two major US networks that have enticed mil- like to be a “clear and present danger” to the principles on March 17, we’re told. … The Irish Navy continues lions of viewers to streaming, uninterrupted TV shows that have guided us for over 240 years. to pick up migrants in the Med, now numbering some & movies at appealing rates. On the personal side, I want to briefly talk about the 3,000 saved by the Irish military. … U2–owned Dublin’s The major appeal for the broadcaster is that it can life history of US Sen. John McCain of Arizona. Trump’s Clarence Hotel is doing well, in the black to the tune offer a new subscription-on-demand service that allows moronic put-down of this patriot, this unquestioned of half a million euros. … Another name to add to the viewers, if they sign on, to watch television without hero who spent over five years in a North Vietnamese list of possible US ambassadors to Ireland: Brian P. interruption and with no ads for a regular monthly prison cell, is one of the most disgraceful insults ever Burns, a recipient of an Eire Society Gold Medal whose subscription rate, roughly $50 to $60 a year. If TV adver- uttered by such an unqualified human as DJT. McCain name adorns the Rare Books Library on the Boston tising (as seen here and in the UK) is acceptable to the and Bob Dole, both Republicans and uncomplaining College campus. ...The Boston Globe had a news story television viewer, they would get programs with breaks heroic military figures in the US Senate, reflected the conjecturing that if UMass Boston can find the money, for product or service advertising and pay nothing, no virtues and patriotism of the men and women who serve. there will be a Robert F. Kennedy Memorial not far from subscription fees. Customers could avail themselves of Trump could not carry the shaving kit or backpack of the EMK Institute and the JFK Presidential Library & either option. The UK service, just being phased in, is either man. Trump, the “deal” guy of four military ex- Museum at Columbia Point. similar to existing music subscription platform Spotify. emptions, three divorces, countless bankruptcies, and a HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ONE & ALL bostonirish.com January 2017 BOSTON IRISH Reporter Page 7 Irish International Immigrant Center Immigration Q&A An agency accredited by US Department of Justice About employment: One State Street, 8th Floor, Boston, MA 02109 Know your rights Telephone (617) 542-7654 Fax (617) 542-7655 Q. I recently became a naturalized US citizen. I’ve Website:iiicenter.org Email: [email protected] been looking for a new job, and it seems to me that some prospective employers have been hassling me unfairly about my immigration status. This may be because of my accent or the country I originally came from. Is there anything that I can do? A. In the Civil Rights Division of the US Department of Justice there is an Office of Special Counsel (OSC) for Immigration-Related Unfair Employment Practices. This office investigates situations like yours, as well as those involving other people authorized under federal law to work in the US, such as legal permanent residents or employment visa holders. In appropriate cases, OSC will sue employers who discriminate against people based on their immigration status or national origin. OSC has published the following guidance on this topic: Citizenship/immigration status – Generally, an employer may not treat you differently because you are, or are not, a US citizen. [Note: one exception would be certain jobs with the government or a government contractor requiring US citizenship for a security Consul General of Mexico Visits IIIC – This past month, the Irish International Immigrant Center clearance.] was delighted to host Mexican Consul General of Boston, Dr. Emilio Rabasa Gamboa, Deputy Consul National origin – An employer may not treat you General, Graciela Gómez García, and Mr. Leonardo Lavalle Maury to discuss common interests differently because of your place of birth, native lan- and opportunities for collaboration. The IIIC believes it is very important to work together in guage, accent, or appearance. unity with all our immigrant brothers and sisters – regardless of their country of origin - at this Document abuse – An employer may not, on the critical time in our history. basis of your citizenship status or national origin, demand more or different documents than necessary Our hopes (Dillon) Doherty at age 85, learning to knit or if you home from school I would for completing the I-9 Form, reject reasonably genuine- for you in beloved wife of 61 years have always wanted to visit my Grandmother. looking documents, or treat you differently when using the new year of Gerard F. Doherty of learn the techniques of She was a lovely old lady E-Verify. May the coming year Charlestown. Ardent be- Aran Cable knitting, this and sat in an armchair in Retaliation – An employer may not retaliate against bring lots of harmony, lievers in the importance is an opportunity that the sitting room knitting anyone who files a complaint with OSC or cooperates good health, and wealth of education, both Marilyn does not come by very hats, toys and Christmas with an OSC investigation, or who asserts his or her in your life! May our and Gerard were longtime often. You will be taught decorations for her grand- rights under the anti-discrimination provision of the thoughts also be with supporters of Malden custom patterns, includ- children. Some of my hap- Immigration and Nationality Act. A person who believes those who were unable to Catholic High School and ing a mug warmer to piest childhood memories he or she has been subjected to discrimination for any travel during this holiday Elms College, providing begin with, a headband, were spent knitting with of these reasons can call OSC at 1-800-255-7688 or visit season to see their loved scholarship assistance to beanie hat, a scarf and her. It’s been a lifelong the agency’s website at usdoj.gov/crt/osc. ones. countless students. a tea cozy. Students will hobby ever since.” Of course, there are other avenues to relief from The staff and Board Last year, the IIIC also learn the blackberry Niamh enjoys teaching various types of employment discrimination, including members of the Irish Education Services class- (popcorn) stitch with a classes. “I’ve taught knit- filing a complaint with the federal Equal Employment International Immigrant room was named in their quirky blackberry tea ting in Ireland for many Opportunity Commission or the relevant state agency. Center wish you and all of honor for their continu- cozy and blackberry hat, years, and I am very ex- Choosing the right course in a particular case gener- your family, the happiest ing support of immigrant The Aran knitting tradi- cited about meeting new ally will require the advice of a lawyer specializing in of New Years! education. In November, tion and the symbolism knitters in Boston, and employment discriminations issues, particularly as they Marilyn and Gerard were of each stitch will also be sharing the traditions relate to immigration status or national origin. IIIC can co-recipients of the Chari- discussed. that I learned as a child. make a referral to such a lawyer in appropriate cases. Marilyn M. Doherty table Irish Society’s Silver About Your Teacher: I have been working on Visit one of IIIC’s weekly legal clinics for a free, (1931-2016) Key Award for their legacy Niamh O’Maille from the some new patterns and confidential consultation on any immigration of charitable giving. The Galway School of Knit- it will be wonderful to law-related issue. Board and staff of the ting will be teaching the share them with my fellow A disclaimer: These articles are published to inform IIIC offer their sincerest course. Niamh hails from knitters.” generally, not to advise in individual cases. Immigration condolences to Gerard and Galway City and is in The classes are open law is always subject to change. The US Citizenship the Doherty family. the third generation of to all, and men – don’t and Immigration Services and US Department of State her family to be involved be shy! The eight-week frequently amend regulations and alter processing and Traditional Aran in the knitting business. course begins Tues., Jan. filingBoston procedures.Irish Reporter For legal advice seek the assistance Cable knitting class O’Máille’s on High Street 10, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 ofFoley IIIC Law immigration Offices Ad legal staff. begins at the IIIC in Galway is one of Ire- p.m. at The IIIC, One State April 2, 2015 on Jan. 10 land’s longest established Street, Suite 800, Boston, Do You Have a Yearn- knitwear businesses, It MA 02109. The fee is $120, ing for Yarn? – Well, was founded by Niamh’s and patterns are provided. you’ve come to the right grandparents, Séan and To find out more about place! This winter the Bridget O’Máille in 1938. the classes and to pre-reg- IIIC will hold an eight- Niamh first learned to ister, please email Rachel week class suitable for knit when her Grand- Reisman, director of Well- both beginners and more mother Finnegan, aged ness Services at the IIIC at We were saddened to (617) 973-6448  8 Faneuil Hall Marketplace Boston, MA 02109 learn last month of the advanced knitters. If you 80, taught her after school. [email protected] or have ever thought about “Each evening on my way call 617-542-7654, Ext.14. passing of Marilyn M. Claim your Heritage. Apply for Irish Citizenship today! If your parent or grandparent was born in Ireland, you are eligible to become an Irish citizen. Our attorneys will help locate your Matters of Substance documents and file your application. Contact Foley Law Offices to begin your citizenship application at (617) 973-6448.

What is Addiction: Personal Fault or Disease?

By Rachel Reisman been a better parent, have diabetes, cancer or Substance use problems husband, wife, sister, an addiction to alcohol or EDUCATION SERVICES and addiction have always father, or mother, maybe drugs. No one caused it this wouldn’t be happen- but we can do something generated controversy. There was a time when, if ing. Others feel that it is about it. If we can let COMPUTER CLASSES you were having a problem the addicts fault and that blaming go, recognize the drinking too much, people they should be put away disease that is affecting WHAT: would say you were mor- until they can act “like us, and take responsibility Computer Skills for Life ally wrong – to get drunk everyone else.” If I was to make the slow steady was a sin, that you were diagnosed with diabetes, progress to a better life, we WHERE: Irish International Immigrant Center weak, selfish, hopeless, Rachel Reisman heart disease, or cancer, will find recovery. “I want One State Street, 8th Floor and should be ignored TV shows like Celebrity is it my fault? Is addiction my life to be better but I Boston, MA 02109 very different? don’t know where to start!” or locked up. Then drugs Rehab and Intervention WHEN: like heroin, cannabis as well as people sharing Denial is our most hu- This can be incredibly January 30 - April 10 and cocaine (to name a their story on Oprah and man response to hearing difficult to live with, and Mondays 6pm - 8pm that we are ill. If we have you don’t have to do it few) were being used and Dr. Phil have increasingly CONTACT: abused more and more brought the topic into our diabetes, we could say, alone. Al-anon (508-366- Learn basic computer skills at the IIIC! Bonnie Greenwood leading to a whole host of “This extra cookie or des- 0556) and Learn to cope 617-542-7654 EXT. 36 televisions and conversa- Computer Skills for Life [email protected] other physical, emotional tions. What do you believe sert can’t really make my (508-738-5148) are two In this 10-week class, students will learn and legal problems. Then about addiction? Are ad- diabetes symptoms worse, great organizations that basic computer skills, including: FEE Alcoholics Anonymous can it”? The denial in ad- help families deal with • Emailing $25 dicts weak, is it their • Searching the Web diction is very similar to addiction and recovery. and Narcotics Anonymous fault, or are they ill, sick • Basic Microsoft Word and Excel came along. They said if with a disease that is very any other illness’s denial. If you would like to • Google Docs you follow our way of life, difficult to recover from? I hear addicts say, “I just talk in confidence, please didn’t see it was a prob- reach out to IIIC Wellness Students should contact Bonnie at you could find hope and I frequently meet with 617-542-7654 Ext. 36 or stop by our office recovery. families and friends of lem.” Once they got help, Director Rachel Reisman, on Mondays from 10-12 to register for the There are many other people who are experi- though, it was much easier LICSW, Tel: 617-542-7654 class. Like us on Facebook- IIIC Education Services books, theories, and be- encing problems. They to see and learn more or email, rreisman@iiicen- liefs about substance use sometimes wonder if it about how to get better. ter.org. EDUCATION SERVICES problems and addiction. is their fault. If they had It’s no one’s fault that we Page 8 January 2017 BOSTON IRISH Reporter bostonirish.com

The IIIC Has Moved! IIIC Legal Clinic Schedule EATING AND EMOTION We are now located at January Dr. Bernadette Rock the heart of the historic Freedom Trail District, Tuesday, January 3 adjacent to the Old State The Paulist Center, 5 Park Street, Boston, MA When dieting leads House, and close to both 02108 (Near Park St. T station) the Orange and Green Line MBTA stations. We Monday, January 9 to gaining weight look forward to seeing you Green Briar Pub, 304 Washington Street, Brigh- at our new location! ton, MA 02135 The annual blitz of food, and it’s true that Our new address is: seasonal diet and weight being around food can One State Street, Suite Tuesday, January 17 loss advice leading into also be challenging dur- 800, Boston, MA 02109. the new year is well upon ing holiday times. The Tremont Temple Baptist Church, 88 Tremont St, The telephone number Boston, MA 02108 (Near Park St. T station) us. The barrage of “How sheer quantity of food, remains the same: 617- to Prevent Christmas fear of gaining weight, Dr. Bernadette Rock 542-7654. Weight Gain” stories was stress, boredom, even Wednesday, January 25 incessant, usually con- loneliness can all trigger to punish yourself but to St. Mark’s Parish (School Hall) 1725 Dorchester Boston Foundation Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02124 sisting of fear-mongering extra eating. Strained feel better in yourself. Makes Emergency tales, statistics about av- relationships with fam- Listen to feelings of Grant to the IIIC erage Christmas weight ily members can also hunger and satiety be- For additional information about the Legal Clin- Paul S. Grogan, Presi- ics, call the IIIC at 617-542-7654. gain, followed by diet leave you reaching for fore and during eating. dent and CEO of the strategies, such as: “Fill the fudge. If you wait to eat until Boston Foundation an- up with foods from the Time to Re-Write the you are famished, you nounced late last month Computer Education Classes foundation layers of Story risk eating all around that the IIIC was one at the IIIC – January the Food Pyramid, and Here are 5 strategies you. Similarly, if you of four Massachusetts “Wear tight clothes to the that you can try out this continue eating when organizations chosen to Learn or Improve Typing Skills party to prevent yourself winter season: you are already full, you receive an emergency at the IIIC! – January 10 from overeating.” Choose foods that you end up feeling stuffed to grant to continue the IIIC’s typing class will help you get better at using a The above were often really want, not because the gills. Practice is key work to protect and sup- keyboard. This eight-week course is for anyone at any accompanied by a list of they happen to be within to this strategy. port immigrants and level, whether you’re a beginner or want to improve “party” foods to avoid. I reach. Be picky and skip Don’t let the inner food other marginalized com- your skills for employment. Come to the IIIC today to was recently asked by a the foods you don’t really police get in your way- munities. Grogan said, fill out the registration form to reserve your place in magazine editor to offer want. that voice that judges “For more than a century, class. Space is limited. advice on a diet plan. My Really taste and chew your food choice as “good” The Boston Foundation WHEN: January 10 - March 2, 2017, Tuesdays and advice was that dieting your food. Take time to or “bad.” The only pur- has made standing up Thursdays 6:00-7:30 PM contributes to weight appreciate it and savor pose of the food police for those who are under WHERE: Irish International Immigrant Center, One gain over time, and the taste. Remember is to judge. But food is siege, a pillar of our many State Street, Suite 800 Boston, MA 02109 research proves that. that the first three bites neither good nor bad. missions.” FEE: $15.00 What you should not do are the tastiest. That it It’s just food. What is im- Ronnie Millar, Execu- CONTACT: Bonnie Greenwood 617-542-7654 EXT. if trying to manage your when your taste buds are portant is that you make tive Director of the IIIC 36 [email protected] weight is to restrict your most alive; after that the clear choices about what added: “The Irish In- eating and follow a set of taste subsides. So ask you want and choose food ternational Immigrant Computer Skills for Life! – January 30 strict rules about when, yourself if you really that energises you and Center is grateful to the Learn basic computer skills at the IIIC! how much, and what not need to continue eating. leaves you feeling good Boston Foundation for Computer Skills for Life In this ten-week class, to eat. Have you noticed Do you view eating as about yourself. making it possible for students will learn basic computer skills, including: • that in the past your a way to “treat” yourself? H e y d a y ’ s o n l i n e more low-income immi- Emailing • Searching the Web • Basic Microsoft Word efforts to restrict your Find ways to treat your- weight loss program is grants to access essential and Excel • Google Docs eating are invariably self that do not involve open to all. Send your legal protections at this WHEN: January 30 - April 10, 2017, Mondays 6:00 followed by over-eating chocolate or cookies. comments or questions critical time. The Foun- – 8:00 PM or binge-eating? Diet- Choose a new shirt or to hello@heydayworld. dation’s generous support WHERE: Irish International Immigrant Center, One ing and over-eating go dress that feel flattering. com or check out heyday- enables us to provide ex- State Street, Suite 800, Boston, MA 02109 hand-in-hand. Take time for yourself world.com. Best wishes panded legal counsel and FEE: $25.00 There are so many op- to relax and enjoy your to you and yours for 2017. representation to Boston CONTACT: Bonnie Greenwood 617-542-7654 EXT. portunities to enjoy good time off. Stay active, not area immigrants.” 36 or email: [email protected] bostonirish.com January 2017 BOSTON IRISH Reporter Page 9 A Q & A with JOHN DOYLE By Sean Smith loved, like Planxty, the amazing, unique player, up for which I’ll have to Special to the BIR Bothy Band, De Danaan, a fantastic writer as well. write some more. Anyone who has lis- and we said, “OK, what She loves rehearsing and Q. You’re involved in tened to Irish/Celtic mu- can we do that’s new and arranging, taking a tune all kinds of collabora- sic the last two decades inventive?” We spent a and making it into a piece tions these days: There’s has almost certainly – lot of time working on of music. She’s always the Teetotallers [with sometime, somewhere arrangements, putting it moving forward, so mod- Martin Hayes and Kevin – heard Dublin native all together. Recording the ern in her thinking, but Crawford], and The Alt John Doyle. Perhaps it first album took only a few she’s thoroughly in the [with Nuala Kennedy was with Solas, the trail- days, but the rehearsals tradition, and the depth and Eamon O’Leary]. blazing Irish American, went on far longer than of her knowledge of it is And you have a few more, Grammy-nominated band that. We’d meet up a lot, incredible. with Usher’s Island [Andy he co-founded; or one of go through the songs and Q. Of course, you’ve Irvine, Donal Lunny, his memorable duets with the tunes, figure out what been able to focus on solo Michael McGoldrick and fiddler Liz Carroll (a part- we wanted to hear. work, too. And in addition Paddy Glackin], your nership that produced the Actually, I attribute at to traditional material, trio with John McCusker Grammy-nominated al- least part of our success to you’ve built up a reper- and Michael McGold- bum “Double Play”); or in the opening of Starbucks toire of your own songs rick, and The Immigrant practically innumerable – the energy, you know. [which he released on Band [Rafe Stefanini, supporting roles with such “OK, who wants another the 2011 album “Shadow Clelia Stefanini, John performers as Eileen Iv- venti latte?” We’d buy cof- and Light”]. How has the Herrmann and Eamon ers, Karan Casey, Seamus fee, drink it in the studio songwriter portion of your O’Leary]. Egan, Cathie Ryan, Cher- and be all wired. [Laughs] career unfolded? A. Usher’s Island has ish the Ladies, Cathal Q. But Solas wasn’t A. I started writing been a great time. I mean, McConnell and Mick Mo- your first band experience, songs years and years you’re playing with he- This year promises to see a host of recordings fea- loney; or various appear- right? ago; it was something I’d roes: Andy and Donal and turing Doyle, including an album with Irish music ances on “A Prairie Home A. No. I’d been in Chant- always done. But I took Paddy, who have done legends Andy Irvine and Donal Lunny. Companion,” “The Today ing House, with Susan a hiatus for a number of so much for Irish music Sean Smith photo Show,” National Public McKeown, Eileen Ivers, years, and then got back for decades. And there and Seamus Egan [also to it, eventually. My writ- are three of us who play gether, because I wanted I think it’s important – it’s Radio, PBS and other TV to play with my friends symbiotic – that you give and radio outlets. of Solas], and before that ing has tended to be on left-handed; we should’ve another band with Susan, historical subjects, like my called ourselves “South- Rafe and Clelia. Rafe young musicians a break, Doyle has branched out is from Italy, and his and give them the idea into American music as [piper] Ronan Browne. grandfather’s experience paw” or something like But Solas was an astound- surviving a shipwreck in that. daughter Clelia was born that they can go tour and well, playing with stal- in the US, and they play play. There are so many warts like Joan Baez (he ing time. I mean, we got World War I [“The Ara- There’s an interesting to tour America and the bic”] or the Irish Brigade dynamic to the whole American old-timey fiddle good ones out there: Those was music director on one – and to me, it sounded lads from New York, The of her recent tours), Mary world, and we didn’t know in the Civil War [“Clear thing, too. You kind of how unusual that was, the Way”]. It’s been one of want to defer to them, like Donegal music. I used Yanks – Dylan Foley, Dan Chapin Carpenter and to go up there a lot, you Gurney, Isaac Alderson, Tim O’Brien. because well, you’re just those things where I’ll say you want to hear what going about your business. to myself, “I don’t know they’re doing because know, and I heard what Sean Earnest; [fiddler] But whatever the con- the old fiddlers would do, Haley Richardson, and text, his presence is un- There was a big boom then of any songs about this they’ve been such an in- for Irish music, and it was subject, so I’ll write one.” spiration – but they want playing in octaves, with her brother Dylan. And mistakable: a driving, that staccato style. That’s Girsa. There’s heaps of pulsating guitar that all very exciting. But we I also wrote one called to play what you’re doing. were just playing as our “Little Sparrow,” about You know, Mike and I what Rafe and Clelia’s them. And the level of seamlessly transitions playing reminded me of. musicianship has just from rhythm to lead to hearts dictated it. my daughter, Rossagh, are in our mid-40s, but Q. Was it very difficult when she was two and compared to them we’re And then I got Eamon gone up and up. It’s great harmony (his bouzouki involved because I wanted to see that. playing stimulates much for you to leave Solas [in she would do sweet things the “new blood.” I just love 2000]? like make little presents listening to them and how to hear two bouzoukis Q. Is your daughter the same nerve endings). playing with old-timey involved in music? Have Given that his guitar A. I had mixed feelings. for you – you know, wrap they approach music. I loved what we had been them up and everything Andy and I are doing the fiddles and banjo, which is you tried to interest her style has proved to be what John plays. And we in the stuff you do? enormously influential, doing, I just felt I needed – all day long. songs, which is a thrill for all sing, too. So you have A. Rossagh plays bass it’s sometimes easy to to do something more, and I just got into the idea me. He’s just incredible. find my own voice, my own of telling stories, and com- I love his troubadourism, this very blended sound of clarinet in the all-county overlook how talented and Irish and American. band, and she loves that. sensitive a singer Doyle way. When you have to ing to find that there’s a his political stance, the make a big decision like certain voice in that, and way he can express his Q. You mentioned “new I’m putting her on an is – unless you see him blood” earlier. You’ve been album – her very first during one of his rare solo that, of course, you have to that I kind of like doing it. ideas so clearly and co- consider that you’re giving It’s an ongoing project. gently. He’s a wonderful playing a lot with a young one – when I get back appearances, which hap- fiddler, Duncan Wickel – home. She’s also a singer. pened last month when up a guaranteed income. I’ll have any amount of a human being – they all You just have to take a ideas, and just start figur- are. I feel honored to be is that something you’re She’s gone to some of the he performed at Boston making a point of doing, teaching camps that I do, College as part of that leap sometimes – I remem- ing out what I want to do playing with them. ber talking to my wife at with them: “Okay, now I The trio with Mike and reaching out to that new so she definitely has a university’s Gaelic Roots “new blood,” if you will? sense of the music I play. series. Before the concert, the time and saying, “Will have some time to write, John, that’s a lot of fun, I ever work again?” But it so I’ll work on that.” I’ve too. We have a new album A. I’ve been taking She knows all my songs: he reflected on a most Duncan on tour since he If I sing the wrong lyric, eventful career, one that turned out well, because I written a few Christmas coming out. wound working with Liz, songs, for instance, for an Q. What about The Im- was about 13, I think, and she’s in the audience, shows no signs of slowing and now he’s in his mid- she’ll say to me, “Dad, you down anytime soon. Eileen, Tim O’Brien, and album I did with Ashley migrant Band? other people. Davis, and then I have A. That was a project I 20s. He’s just incredibly missed the second verse.” Q. You were on a couple adept at so many things. She’s so quick. of tracks of the newest Q. And of course, you’ve this new album coming really wanted to put to- Solas album, “All These toured and recorded with Years,” which commemo- Karan Casey [also for- rates the band’s 20th an- merly of Solas; the two niversary. How was that released the album “Exiles experience, being back Return” in 2010]. with all those folks? Have A. Myself and Karan you seen them pretty often are great friends, because here and there while on we have shared the music the road? for so long. We both have A. You’d think that a real love of song, and would be the case, but love for a particular type it’s not – not unless we’re of song, I suppose; she got touring in the same area. a lot of her songs from We’re just all very busy. [traditional singer] Frank Still, once I did start work Harte, as did I. There’s on “All These Years,” it’s a certain way, a style to amazing how quickly ev- those songs. So we put erything goes back to the together an album of songs way it was. It was like we just always really the first time we played wanted to do, something together, making a new that would sound good as sound. a two-voice thing. Q. In retrospect, why do “Exiles Return” was sort you think Solas had such of an emigrant album, an impact? What made it since we both are. And work as well as it did? you know, even if it’s been A. Well, for one thing, 10 years or more, you go I think we were all young back home, you’re still an and energetic back then. emigrant. You never lose It just kind of gelled at the that feeling. So I felt it was time, because we really a special project, because wanted to have this new we have that connection – type of sound. I think be- I know that I can go and ing in America – we were say “Hello” to Karan, and mainly based in New York we’ll sing a song together, City – really helped create and it’ll be perfect. a buzz. Here was this new Q. When you talk young band, immigrants about connections, the or first-generation, and one you’ve had with Liz START NOW had this energy to it, Carroll seems pretty spe- QUINCYCOLLEGE.EDU/SPRING you know. We wanted to cial, too. change things up, away A. Yes, from the be- from the usual. We had ginning, we were very all this music we really much in synch. Liz is an Page 10 January 2017 BOSTON IRISH Reporter bostonirish.com

BCMFest’s Nightcap Concert will hail tradition, renewal

By Sean Smith party”-style presentation to launch this year, aims Special to the BIR of Cape Breton music and to tell the story of Irish When a festival has gone dance. music today through the on for almost 15 years, “Throughout BCMFest’s individual narratives of it’s bound to get a little history, dominant themes people who are active in introspective. And that’s seem to emerge each the tradition as perform- a key element of the 14th year,” explains Heaton. ers, teachers, or simply annual Boston’s Celtic “This year, the BCMFest enthusiasts who play Music Fest (BCMFest), Committee saw numerous purely for the joy of it. which takes place Jan. acts with a particularly At the BCMFest Night- 13 and 14 at locations in strong appreciation and cap, Heaton will bring Harvard Square, accord- understanding of Celtic “Irish Music Stories” to ing to organizers, who traditions. Even the newer the stage, through short see this year’s edition fusion-type acts have pre-recorded clips from that solid ‘trad’ founda- the podcast and a series Boston College’s Gaelic Roots series welcomes local performer Katie McNally as celebrating renewal – on January 26. within the Irish, Scottish, tion. Given how many of performances that in- Cape Breton, and other younger performers will clude duets with her Celtic-related traditions, be featured this year, it husband Matt, along with ries,’ I invite audience and also within Boston’s shows how our local com- appearances by local art- members to see and hear traditional music and munity has taken the ists George Keith, Laura a few different angles on dance community. tradition into its heart Cortese, Susan Gedutis the tradition: We’ll read That theme of com- and home. Lindsay, Maggie Holtz- about the history of Irish munity, tradition, and “So the theme is one of berg ,and Kieran Jordan. music in America. We’ll renewal is reflected in the simultaneously looking “As I interview musi- do a 1950s ‘dance hall’ BCMFest 2017 Nightcap back and moving forward. cians and dancers around number, with music from concert, the festival’s Traditional music energiz- the country and Ireland, the period. We’ll play a closing event, scheduled es so many of us. And this I hear all sorts of ideas pre-recorded piece from for Jan. 14 at 7:30 p.m. in process of connection to on why Irish music is the podcast on innovation First Church, Cambridge the tradition by perform- meaningful to people per- and tradition. (1446 Massachusetts Av- ers and listeners alike sonally, and in the wider “Tradition is something enue). The concert will revitalizes the tradition.” collective sense,” she says. that is passed on, that is explore the theme in two Heaton began working “And we talk about where shared, that is bigger and parts: a live multimedia on “Irish Music Stories” Irish music and dance older than any one player. performance of the “Irish during the past year, sup- have been – and where The “trad” community Music Stories” podcast ported through a Massa- it all might be going in grows and expands every by BCMFest co-founder chusetts Cultural Council the highly connected 21st time we sing, dance and and co-organizer Shan- fellowship grant. The century. play together, and we aim non Heaton, and a “house podcast, which she plans “With ‘Irish Music Sto- to show that with this concert,” says Heaton. The Cape Breton portion of the evening is being organized by Rachel GAELIC STORM Reed, who’ll also be one of the featured musicians FRI | JAN 20 | 8 PM along with Katie McNally, Maggie MacPhail, Cliff McGann, Harvey Tolman Gordon Aucoin, Jake Brill- hart, Neil Pearlman, and Roger Treat. Rachel Reeds (pictured) will lead a Cape Breton “house party” as part of the BCMFest 2017 Night- Although she’s not a cap concert, while Shannon Heaton presents a native Cape Bretoner, live multimedia performance of her “Irish Music Reeds has thoroughly Stories” project. immersed herself in the island’s music tradition, especially that of the sicians, when not touring, tunes until the wee hours fiddle, which shares some will still play dances at – music, dance, and song common characteristics home, spend an evening as heard in living rooms, AN EVENING WITH SOLAS with the Scottish tradition playing at the Red Shoe kitchens and community but is free-standing on its Pub or The Normaway halls across Nova Scotia SAT | FEB 18 | 8 PM own. Under the tutelage of Inn, teach at the Gaelic and ‘The Boston States.’” Boston-area fiddlers like College or the Buddy Mac- Other acts slated to Hanneke Cassel and Em- Master Fiddle Camp,” she appear at BCMFest 2017 erald Rae, Reeds learned says. “So when I’ve gone include: Yann Falquet; the style and repertoire, to Cape Breton, I’ve had Katie McNally and Neil and also became active in the chance to hear great Pearlman; Laura Fed- the Canadian American fiddlers and pianists in derson, Joel Wennerstrom Club in Watertown, the all these informal places. and Owen Marshall; All hub of the area’s Cape And so much music hap- in Always – Laura Cor- Breton community. pens at house parties tese and Friends; Heath- Reeds has built on these too. I’ve played so many er Cole-Mullen; Jenna experiences with sojourns tunes with like-minded Moynihan; the Jordan Tir- in Cape Breton itself. friends around Boston and rell-Wysocki Trio; Scottish “It’s a wonderful place,” New England, just shar- Fish; Alex Cumming and she says. “All the musi- ing tunes and stories in Nicola Beazley with Eric cians I’ve met there are kitchens and living rooms McDonald; Galen Fraser; A ST. PATRICK’S DAY so willing to share the – even barns – whenever Keltic Kids; the Rockport music. I was astonished by there’s an opportunity.” Celtic Duo; Liz and Dan how prevalent the music Reeds and her multigen- Faiella; Elizabeth and Ben CELTIC SOJOURN tradition is, how much it erational group of cohorts Anderson; Mink & Sock; With Brian O’Donovan remains tied to the dance, aim to show the essence of Gus Le Casse; Boston and how much of an ap- that community zeitgeist Scottish Fiddle Orchestra; preciation there is for the at the Nightcap concert. Colleen White and Sean THU | MAR 16 | 8 PM culture and history.” “I’ve asked some great Smith; Royal Scottish Cape Breton music has musicians that I know Country Dance Society of gained a following well through the Canadian Boston; Christine Hedden; beyond its shores, through American Club to join me Big Ham & Shadow Hands high-profile performers and share a few tunes,” (Lindsay Straw and Dan like Natalie MacMaster she says. “We’ll ‘pass the Accardi); Buttons & Keys; and the popularity of the fiddle’ to showcase each Bagad New York, with island’s Celtic Colours player’s individual style Matthew Phelps and Nick Festival, with an audience and then, like any party, Mitchell; and the Boston drawn from around the we’ll see what happens. Harbor Bhoys. Tickets at TheCabot.org world. But Reeds notes We may be inspired to For the full schedule of that the music retains share a song or story or BCMFest 2017 and ticket 286 Cabot Street, Beverly • 866-811-4111 its homespun, close-knit two, start up a square information, go to passim. social dynamic. set, show off some step- org/bcmfest. 30 Minutes from Boston by Auto or Train “Many world-class mu- dancing, or just play bostonirish.com January 2017 BOSTON IRISH Reporter Page 11 ‘Something Rotten’ has fun with Broadway and The Bard By R. J. Donovan Special to the BIR It’s always a treat to see a new musical com- edy. Revivals are great in celebrating successful shows from the past, but an original musical with a new story, music, and lyrics can unearth fresh theatrical discoveries and create new favorites. With a tip of the hat to Shakespearean times, the new musical “Something Rotten” is just what the bleak mid-winter of our discontent calls for. The year is 1595 and William Shakespeare is a rock star among the masses. Brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are frustrated playwrights who can’t break into the Bard’s hold on audiences. Nick, in particular, hates Shakespeare for his preening ego. Just when things look darkest for the Bottom brothers, a soothsayer has a vision: Forget sonnets. The next big thing in theater will involve singing, dancing, and acting, all at the same time. This hot, new genre will be called a “musical.” And so Nick and Nigel grab the Rob McClure and the company of the new musical “Something Rotten.” Joan Marcus photo opportunity to get ahead of the curve and write the is Daniel Beeman. Origi- ized training in 2003 and the theater scene. So it’s country and sharing a new R. J. Donovan is edi- world’s first musical. All nally from Omaha, he began competing in 2004. wonderful, not just to be musical with audiences tor and publisher of on- of this is met with disdain has performed at Kansas “That old 1997 VHS of able to do such a great eight times a week. stageboston.com. by Shakespeare, who City Rep, Kansas City ‘Riverdance’” started it show but do it in the towns One last question: ••• wants the Renaissance Starlight Musicals, and all,” he said.” that I love and that I have Like Nick Bottom in “Something Rotten,” all to himself. the Ogunquit Playhouse With hard work, he a really deep connection “Something Rotten,” does January 17 - 29, Boston What results is a bois- in shows ranging from went to the World Cham- with . . . I’m humbled and he hate Shakespeare? Opera House, 539 Wash- terous, tap-dancing, self- “Sunday in the Park pionships twice. One really excited about it.” Laughing, Beeman put it ington St., Boston. Info: referential homage to all with George” to “Diary competition was held So, as 2017 unfolds, on the record, “No, I am 800-982-2787, or broad- that is Broadway. of Anne Frank” and “Les here in Boston, the other Beeman is making new not a Shakespeare hater. wayinboston.com. Tony Award winner Miserables.” Also of in Belfast. memories and living the I am a Shakespeare ad- Casey Nicholaw directs note, he has competed in “(For Belfast), my mom dream of traveling the mirer!” and choreographs the The Irish Dancing World and I were there for a week production, following his Championships. and a half . . . To get to success with “The Book of Beeman began studying compete in that sport in Mormon and “Aladdin.” dance at the age of eight at Ireland — it was just a Music and lyrics are by a local studio. He also sang very surreal experience Grammy Award winner and was an avid swimmer. . . . I didn’t make it past Wayne Kirkpatrick and Soon, an interest in Irish the semifinals, but just Golden Globe nominee dancing emerged. getting there was enough Karey Kirkpatrick, with In a phone interview for me.” a book by Karey Kirkpat- from his home in New Beeman majored in rick and John O’Farrell. York, he said, “I’m Irish journalism in college. Nominated for ten Tony from my mom’s side and However, he also loved Awards, the Broadway my Grandma’s. I remem- the performing arts and production just closed ber going to the Irish Fest would meet two mentors Geraghty on New Year’s day. Now, in Kansas Cityand it being at Spinning Tree Theatre the three leads, Rob Mc- a part of our lives. My in Kansas City — Ar- Clure (Nick), Adam Pascal mom had a VHS of ‘River- tistic Director Andrew ASSOCIATES (Shakespeare) and Josh dance.’ I remember I was Parkhurst and Managing Grisetti (Nigel), are tak- watching it . . . and I told Director Michael Gray- ing the show on the road. her, I want to do that.” man. “They kind of took PROPERTY MANAGERS The tour’s official launch He enrolled in an intro- me under their wings happens here in Boston ductory class, later learn- when I was in college . . Studio and 1-Bedroom Apartments at the Opera House from ing there were actual Irish . I learned so much from Jan. 17 to Jan. 29. dancing competitions. them. How the business Making his national The bug had bitten, so he worked, auditioning . . . “ Available in the desirable tour debut in the “Some- enrolled in more special- He relocated to Manhat- thing Rotten” ensemble tan last year, where he Cedar Grove section of Dorchester. happened to catch “Some- thing Rotten” with the original cast. “I remember Studios reasonably just laughing from the second the curtain came priced; up until the second that the bows were over.” When auditions for the 1-bedroom units; tour were announced, he thought, ‘God, I remember heat and hot water included. how much I laughed in that show and how much Short walk to the Red Line. I loved it. . . . I ended up auditioning for it, and here I am . . . It’s kind of Free off-street Parking. a crazy full circle thing.” He said a national tour “was always something I Washing Machines wanted to do . . . To see the country and do a cool and Dryers in building. show eight times a week. That just sounded like a dream to me.” Call Michael at 617-364-4000 As it happens, the tour’s route has added meaning for Daniel. “We’re going Geraghty Associates, Inc. through my home town of Omaha (in May),” he said. Property Managers “And I’m going through Kansas City next sum- P.O. Box 52, Readville, MA 02137-0052 Daniel Beeman is a member of the ensemble in the mer, which is where I went 617-364-4000 Fax: 617-364-3157 new musical “Something Rotten.” to college and worked in Tel: Page 12 January 2017 BOSTON IRISH Reporter bostonirish.com on the Rock”) and two Turlough O’Carolan compositions celebrate a band that helped make it so. [celticfiddle- CD Reviews (“Planxty Burke/Thomas Burke”); and McKerron does festival.com] the classic Scottish MSR (march-strathspey-reel) combo, The Heartstring Quartet, “Heartstring Sessions By Sean Smith “Atholl Highlanders March to Loch Katrine/Earl Grey/ 2” • The long-awaited follow-up to their 2008 release, Celtic Fiddle Festival, “Storm in a Teapot” • Marquis of Tullybardine.” and the reason it took so long is evident when you Still they soldier on, closing in on 25 years and with But it’s the group performances that show the quar- look at the membership, which consists of two pairs of yet another lineup change – but there’s no reason to tet’s full capabilities, adapting to the characteristics, spouses, all accomplished performers on their own in the shut down this quartet, which continues to retool and textures, and quirks of each tradition with alacrity and Irish/Celtic domain: Máire Ní Chathasaigh and Chris revitalize itself while purveying the glories of fiddle quite apparent ease, sometimes playing in unerring Newman, and Ní Chathasaigh’s sister Nollaig Casey traditions stretching from Canada through Ireland unison, other times in unfathomably gorgeous harmony: and Arty McGlynn. Between their various individual and the British Isles to France, and even elsewhere. such as on “Dans Fisel,” a medley of Central Brittany projects and collaborations, plus whatever opportuni- On this, their seventh album, tunes used for a distinctive form of gavotte, with all ties they have to tour in their respective marital duos Celtic Fiddle Festival re-intro- manner of rhythmic turns and repeating phrases that (both have been through the Boston area during the duces a Scottish dimension, one are as exciting to listen to as they must be to dance past year-and-a-half), just getting them into a recording it hasn’t had since the death of to; “Ricardo Portela/Muinera,” a pair of tunes from studio would seem a major achievement. co-founder Johnny Cunning- Galicia, the Celtic kingdom’s Spanish territory; and a “Heartstring Session 2” is ham in 2003 – with the addition multi-tradition reel set that begins with “Noctambule,” full of fun and whimsy as well of Charlie McKerron, a longtime a composition of Quemener’s brother, followed by “Love as elegant sounds and seri- member of Capercaillie. He at the Endings” by renowned Irish fiddler Ed Reavey, ously vigorous playing. It’s as joins charter members Kevin and then ends with one of those quintessentially rugged, if you’re at an intimate dinner Burke of Ireland and Breton accented Scottish pieces, “Iain MacPherson’s.” with two couples of consider- Christian Lemaitre, along with Breton guitarist Nicolas Quemener, who does yeoman’s work fitting accom- able, wide-ranging tastes, and Quemener, who took on the role of what the band calls paniments to all these different styles and sounds, the conversation touches on “the fiddlers’ laborer” prior to their last release in 2013, gets some well-deserved turns in the spotlight, too, The Marx Brothers, poetry, “Live in Brittany.” Gone is Quebec’s André Brunet, now including a solo piece where he tackles another fisel mid-20th century Nashville fid- part of a thoroughly illustrious roster of CFF alumni: to mesmerizing effect. dling, the Jacobite Rebellion, and baroque music. Soig Siberil, Ged Foley, Tony McManus and the late One definition of “festival” refers to it as “a periodic There’s so much to admire here, whether it’s Casey’s John McCann, as well as Cunningham. commemoration or celebration.” When CFF began back assured fiddling (“Sunny Hills of Beara/Fox in the As before, each fiddler has an opportunity to showcase in 1993, the concept of crossing folk traditions or genres, Thatch”; “The Connaught Heifer/Over the Hills/The his particular music tradition and style: Lemaitre, for while hardly new, was nowhere as fully formed as it is Boys of Portaferry”; “Bearnas Barn Waltz,” her ode example, offers up a stirring medley of four tunes from nowadays. So having a Celtic Fiddle Festival tour and to Cork poet John O’Leary) or Ní Chathasaigh’s agile, Southern Brittany, including one using an unusual scale album every few years serves to celebrate something unique harp-playing (“Molly McAlpine”; “Willie Tay- from old wind instruments; Burke takes a spin on a trio that’s turned out to be a pretty good idea – and to lor”); McGlynn and Newman give guitar aficionados of reels (“John McFadden’s/Maura Connolly’s/The Sailor plenty to rejoice, with their masterful rhythm and lead exchanges – such as on “Cherokee Shuffle” or the “Con- naught Heifer” set (both of which also feature Newman on mandolin), as well as Newman’s “Narrow Roads and Wide Horizons” – that display their various influences from not only Irish but also American traditions as well as rock and jazz. Casey’s soulful singing also is in the spotlight, vis- a-vis the much-covered Irish/British ballad “Willie Taylor” and “Éamonn a’ Chnoic,” a lament in Gaelic about a Tipperary aristocrat who becomes entangled in the Jacobite cause. Oh yes, the fun and whimsy: Well, there’s “When I Take My Sugar to Tea” – which premiered in “Monkey Business” (one of Chico’s piano solos) but acquired a life of its own – with McGlynn and Newman laying down some jazzy backing for Casey’s sultry vocals, and a breathtaking arrangement of the allegro from Violin Sonata in F Major by George Handel, here titled “Flying Off the Handel,” (see what they did there?). Actually, the whole thing is a feel-good exercise, just listening to McGlynn and Newman playing off against one another, or Ní Chathasaigh at the front on “Cherokee Shuffle,” or Casey dueting with her brother-in-law (“Over the Hills”) and sister (“The Boys of Portaferry”) in the same reel set. The most important part of “Heartstring” is “heart.” [www.heartstringquartet.com] The two holiday-themed albums below arrived just a hair late for inclusion in last month’s column, but certainly bear consideration for next December – or perhaps even before then: Caitríona O’Leary, “The Wexford Carols” • O’Leary melds Irish traditional music with early- music and classical styles and sounds. For a number of years she has researched the Wexford caroling tradition, which derives in great part from the poems of Luke Waddinge, a bishop in Co. Wexford during the 17th century, and the 1728 collection of Christmas songs by Fr. William Devereux. On this album – re-released two years after its debut – she brings new luster to these carols, with the help of an impressive, if unlikely cast of collaborators: country rock/folk/ blues singer-songwriter Rosanne Cash, daughter of Johnny; Rhiannon Giddens, former lead vocalist for the Carolina Chocolate Drops, active in American and Celtic music; and Tom Jones. Yes, that Tom Jones, he of “What’s New Pussycat,” “It’s Not Unusual,” “Delilah” and other major hits. Supporting the quartet is a group of musicians led by the inimitable Donal Lunny of Planxty and Bothy Band fame on bouzouki, along with fiddler Adrian Hart, Éamonn de Barra (flute, whistle), John Smith (guitar, mandola), Mel Mercier (bodhran, bones) and drummer Graham Hopkins, among others. The result is a refreshingly sublime, graceful, and ac- cessible mesh of folk and sacred music, with the feel of a global village Christmas celebration. Most of the tracks feature duets, trios, or the full quartet, but each singer has the opportunity to display her or his distinctive personality: O’Leary’s angelic voice soars majestically over “Tell Shepherds,” while Giddens bestows an earthy, gospel/spiritual dynamic on “Christmas Day Is Come” (Gidden also plays fretless banjo on a couple of tracks) and Cash’s exquisitely gentle, lower-end alto on “Behold Three Kings” carries a hint of Nashville that entwines delightfully with strings and flute; Jones sometimes sounds as if he’s reining himself in, but his pop style works just fine on “The Angell Said to Joseph Mild.” The musical accompaniment is simply outstanding, festive or contemplative where appropriate, with eclectic influences suggestive of Irish trad and chamber music, among other things – ancient sounds filtered through modern sensibilities, and charged through with the percussion from Hopkins and Mercier. The closing track has all four singers on “The Ennis- corthy Carol,” probably the most familiar of the Wexford carols, an appropriate coda for an album steeped in history and flush with invention. [caitrionaoleary.com] bostonirish.com January 2017 BOSTON IRISH Reporter Page 13 How Much Money Will You Need In Retirement? Have you underestimated?

Presented by Brian W. O’Sullivan, CFP, ChFC, CLU

What is enough? If you’re considering retiring in the near future, you’ve probably heard or read that you need about 70% of your end salary to live comfortably in retirement. This estimate is frequently repeated … but that doesn’t mean it is true for everyone. It may not be true for you. Consider the following factors:

Health. Most of us will face a major health problem at Gaelic Storm comes to the Cabot Theater in Beverly on January 20. some point in our lives. Think, for a mo- CELTIC MUSIC EVENTS ment, about the costs of prescription medi- The January calendar cines, and recurring In addition to BCMFest decades, Gaelic Storm – style fiddlers to emerge •J oey Abarta and treatment for chronic 2017, other Celtic music famous for its cameo in from the New England Nathan Gourley with events taking place this the “Titanic” movie – has music scene. She has Owen Marshall – This ailments. These costs month in Greater Boston built a diverse fan base on performed and taught event will mark the can really take a bite include: the strength of a Celtic- throughout the US as release of Abarta and out of retirement income, even with a • Ceol Corvus – The folk-rock repertoire that well as in Canada, France, Gourley’s album, “Cop- trio of Emily Peterson includes songs and tunes Spain, and Scotland, ap- ley Street.” [Read more great health care plan. (concertina, whistle), from traditional sources peared numerous times about the album at bit. Steve Levy (vocals, banjo, and their own often pro- with the fiddle ensemble ly/2drqDfX]. Both have Heredity. If you come from a family bouzouki, mandolin), and vocatively titled material Childsplay, and was a become fixtures in the Sean Smith (vocals, gui- (“Another Stupid Drink- member of the all-female Boston traditional Irish where people frequently live into their tar, bouzouki, bodhran) ing Song,” “The Narwhal- Celtic quartet Long Time music community: Abarta 80s and 90s, you may live as long or plays music mainly from ing Cheesehead,” “The Courting. In the past few is widely regarded as one Irish tradition, evoking Night I Punched Russell years, she has played in of the more outstanding longer. Imagine retiring at 55 and liv- the spirit of the session but Crowe”) and party-hearty a trio with pianist Neil uilleann pipers in the ing to 95 or 100. You would need 40-45 also drawing on styles and stage presence. January Pearlman and violist US, and Gourley is an years of steady retirement income. innovations from the Irish 20, 8 p.m., Cabot Theater, Shauncey Ali; their album acclaimed fiddler who music revival of the past Beverly. Go to thecabot. “The Boston States” was has played with Chulrua few decades. January 8, org for ticket information released last fall. Janu- and the Doon Ceili Band Portfolio. Many people retire with in- 2 p.m., Wellesley Free Li- and other details. ary 26, 6:30 p.m., Boston and won the 2013 Boston vestment portfolios they haven’t re- brary. The concert is free • Katie McNally with College School of Theology Fiddler of Dooney Compe- and open to the public. See Neil Pearlman – McNal- and Ministry Library. tition. January 28, 7 p.m., viewed in years, with asset allocations wellesleyfreelibrary.org. ly, a Boston-area native, This free concert is pre- Irish Cultural Centre of that may no longer be appropriate. • Gaelic Storm – One has established herself sented as part of BC’s New England, Canton. of the most road-tested as one of the finest young Gaelic Roots series. See See irishculture.org. New retirees sometimes carry too much bands of the past two Scottish/Cape Breton- bc.edu/gaelicroots. risk in their portfolios, with the result being that the retirement income from Irishman charged in Olympic ticket-scalping their investments fluctuates wildly with the vagaries of the market. Other back in Ireland on bail; proclaims innocence retirees are super-conservative investors: their portfolios are so risk-averse Associated Press tional Olympic Commit- Committee, a member of president of the Associa- DUBLIN – Olympic offi- tees loaned Hickey the the International Olym- tion of National Olympic that they can’t earn enough to keep up cial Patrick Hickey is back $430,000 in bail money so pic Committee, and vice Committees. with even moderate inflation, and over in Ireland, four months he could be released from after being arrested in legal custody in Brazil. In time, they find they have less and less Brazil during the Rio de a statement, Hickey said purchasing power. Janeiro Games on ticket the past few months have scalping charges. been ``extremely trau- The 71-year-old Hickey, matic’’ and ``I am totally Spending habits. Do you only spend who was allowed to leave innocent of all charges 70% of your salary? Probably not. If Brazil to receive medical against me.’’ treatment,” said on his He has temporarily you’re like many Americans, you prob- arrival that he ``will do stepped down from all of ably spend 90% or 95% of it. Will your everything possible” to his Olympic positions – spending habits change drastically clear his name. president of the European The Association of Na- Olympic Committees, Saturday, January 14th once you retire? Again, probably not. head of Ireland’s Olympic 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday, January 15th Will you have enough? When it comes New eNglaNd auto delivery, iNc. 12 Noon- 4:00 p.m. to retirement income, a casual assump- Monday, January 16th good drivers waNted tion may prove to be woefully inaccu- 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. rate. You won’t learn how much retire- 617-269-3800 x102 or ment income you’ll need by reading [email protected] this article. Consider meeting with a Quick hires, who have copies of their driving record qualified financial professional who can can come into our office at 50 voN HillerN st., between help estimate your lifestyle needs and Andrew and JFK UMass Stations short-term and long-term expenses.

moNday - Friday • 7:00 am – 3:30 pm 2017 Designer Dress Collection Brian W. O’Sullivan is a registered repre- We move cars for the sentative of and offers securities, invest- rental car companies at the airport. ment advisory and financial planning ser- Transportation and free parking BOYS' WHITE SUIT SALE – February 20th-25th vices through MML Investors Services, LLC, provided at our location ALL SUITS 20% OFF 21 years or older with Member SIPC (www.sipc.org). Supervisory 4 years of driving experience Address: 101 Federal Street, Suite 800, we keep cars rolliNg….siNce 2002 Boston, MA 02110. Tel: 617.439.4389 Page 14 January 2017 BOSTON IRISH Reporter bostonirish.com Traveling People A New Year’s looksee: Some of our favorite Irish places By Judy Enright walk down the road for an Special to the BIR evening at McDermott’s January, the window or McGann’s Pubs. Doolin into 2017, invites a review has fun shops and it’s a of some of our favorite great town to visit. It’s places, accommodations, also a popular place for and attractions in Ireland booking a boat to the Aran for travelers who might Islands. visit this year. While you’re in that The island offers every area, be sure to do the kind of activity an ac- Cliffs of Moher Coastal tive traveler might want Walk (see doolincliffwalk. from golf to hill-walking com), visit the magi- to adventure sports on cal Burren (many local land, lake, and sea. But it guides offer walks includ- also boasts a huge array ing heartofburrenwalks. of non-sporting options com and burrenguided- for all ages and interests walks.com) and visit the from libraries, museums, Burren Centre in Kilfe- theatre, historical at- nora. Also be sure to stop tractions, art and music at Gregan’s Castle, at the to gardens, zoos, wildlife foot of Corkscrew Hill. It’s parks, city walks, pub a lovely hotel and the food crawls, and much, much is superb. more. THE GARDENS Irish cities – such as You’re interested in Dublin, Cork City, and fabulous gardens, you Galway - offer many city- say? Well, there are many type activities for the in Ireland and most coun- visitor (pub crawls and ties have organized Gar- walking tours for instance den Trails you can follow and even a rock and roll when those gardens are music walking tour in in bloom. Dublin) and have tourist When you’re in Dublin, offices and informative Residents of The Donkey Sanctuary in Liscarroll, Co. Cork, extend a warm welcome to visitors. be sure to visit the Na- online sites to guide you. tional Botanic Gardens While the cities can be kayaking on Killary Fjord just outside the city in busy and exciting, we to climbing, abseiling, Glasnevin. (Then-Cu- prefer the relative quiet and more. Day activities rator David Moore was of the countryside and are offered as are resi- the first to identify the know many others who dential stays in a 98-bed country’s potato blight as feel the same. purpose-built accommo- a fungus on Aug. 20, 1845, DONKEY dation with 20 adventure and predicted it would SANCTUARY activities on site. See lead to famine.) One of my favorite killaryadventure.com. In season, stop by Pow- Irish attractions is The CO. KERRY erscourt in Co. Wicklow, Donkey Sanctuary in What visitor to Ireland take a boat out to mag- Liscarroll, Mallow, Co. doesn’t tour the famed nificent Garinish (also Cork. This year, the Sanc- Ring of Kerry? There are called Ilnacullin) Island tuary celebrates 30 years so many activities and in Glengarriff Harbor, of providing direct help attractions in that part of Co. Cork, and when you’re and support to owners the country – in addition in the West, visit Co. and their donkeys across to just driving the Ring. Galway’s Kylemore Ab- Ireland. The Sanctuary’s Some favorite spots of bey in Connemara and vision is “a world where mine in Co. Kerry are enjoy the beautifully donkeys and mules live the Dingle peninsula and restored gardens and free from suffering and the town of Dingle where unique plantings. their contribution to hu- I’ve stayed at Heaton’s There is a lot to do at manity is fully valued.” Guesthouse several times Kylemore in addition to Thanks to the dedicated and savored excellent the gardens – the prop- and knowledgeable staff, meals and spotlessly erty, buildings, and his- more than 5,000 donkeys Beautifully restored gardens at Kylemore Abbey in Connemara are well worth clean rooms. tory are fascinating. Ky- have been rescued since a visit. Judy Enright photos We especially enjoyed lemore’s cafeteria serves the facility opened. the Global Village Res- excellent food and there’s I’ve visited the Sanctu- Fota Island, east of Cork fotawildlife.ie. If you’d rather go into taurant in town, many an outstanding gift shop ary a number of times City, and is now adding JAMESON IRISH town for lunch after your fun pubs, The Dingle in the visitor center. and it’s always a fun day another 27 acres that WHISKEY tour, be sure to stop at the Bookshop, and John Kylemore is deservedly out for animal lovers focuses on Asian animals While you’re in that outstanding Farmgate Weldon’s lovely jewelry the biggest tourist at- of all ages, as well as a and plants. Co. Cork neighborhood, Restaurant in Midleton. shop. Be sure to visit the traction in the West and reminder that hard work- There is a vast assort- the older set (of drinking We’ve eaten there several Great Blasket Centre in absolutely worth a visit. ing donkeys cannot just ment of animals at the age, that is) might enjoy times and its reputation Dunquin and drive the While you’re in Conne- be turned out to pasture park, some of which I the Jameson Experience is well deserved. It’s ex- Connor Pass. mara, be sure to visit and left unattended when had never even heard of in Midleton and a tour to cellent. See farmgate.ie Killarney and Tralee Clifden and enjoy the their working days are – including a capybara, learn how their whiskey for more. are buzzing, lively towns shopping, the freshest done. They need vet care, black and white colobus, is brewed. SHEEP FARMS where you can find good seafood lunch/dinner shelter, and food. a mangabey, and more. Many tour options are What is more Irish than food, good shops, and at Mitchell’s (mitchell- For more information The park, which aims available – short to long sheep and sheep farms more. There’s much to srestaurantclifden.com), on opening times, see to inspire understand- (four hours) – and there’s with sheep dog demon- do in Co. Kerry for sure. spend a night at beauti- thedonkeysanctuary.ie. ing and conservation also an excellent gift shop strations? A couple of CO. CLARE ful Lough Inagh Lodge FOTA WILDLIFE of the natural world’s and restaurant on site. my favorites are Kissane And, what visitor to (loughinaghlodgehotel. PARK biodiversity, has annual After the tour, visitors Sheep Farm, in Co. Kerry, Ireland hasn’t visited ie) in the nearby Inagh Another fun place to attendances of 440,000 can taste test various between Kenmare and the Cliffs of Moher in Valley, and enjoy tea at take visitors of any age is visitors and claims to be liquors and compare them Killarney National Park Co. Clare? Like Kerry, Ballynahinch Castle (bal- the Fota Wildlife Park in the second largest visitor to Jameson. For more (kissanesheepfarm.com), there are many activities lynahinch-castle.com) in Co. Cork. The park was attraction in the country. details about the tours, and Killary Sheep Farm, in Co. Clare for visitors Recess. developed on 100 acres at For more details, visit see jamesonwhiskey.com overlooking the Killary and probably topping the THERE’S MUCH Fjord in Co. Galway, list is listening to tradi- MORE (killarysheepfarm.com) tional music in Doolin, These are, of course, near Leenane. the trad music center of just suggestions for places While you’re in that the country. Music is on and accommodations that area, stop in at the Sheep tap at various places in I have enjoyed over the and Wool Museum in Doolin such as Fitzpat- years. Most visitors to Handmade since 1925 Leenane for an excellent rick’s Bar, McDermott’s, Ireland return with a list home-cooked lunch, visit McGann’s, or O’Connor’s of great places to see/eat the gift shop and tour of pubs. Favorite places and stay, and you’ll no the museum. See shee- there for excellent meals doubt have your own list pandwoolcentre.com for are Roadford House, after your trip. more. McDermott’s Pub and There are many more There are other sheep Ballinalacken Castle. See attractions and accom- farms in Ireland that doolin-tourism.com for modations that deserve offer sheep dog demon- more places to visit. mention but space did strations. The dogs are My favorite accommo- not allow. I will mention so well trained and they dation in Doolin is River- them in future editions. are absolutely amazing field House, where owner Enjoy the holidays and, to watch. Caittriona Garrahy of- if you are planning a trip Also nearby is the fers a gracious welcome. to Ireland in the New Killary Adventure Cen- Riverfield is well located Year, you are a lucky tre, which specializes in so you can walk across person indeed. adventure activities from the street for a delicious meal at Fitzpatrick’s or bostonirish.com January 2017 BOSTON IRISH Reporter Page 15 Talk of ‘Brexit’ means bonanza for Northern Ireland markets By Shawn Pogatchnik currency has fallen amid ago. pers with euros; a few even ber weekends, Dundalk really suffering big time.’’ Associated Press anxiety over the country’s Traffic on the approach take them on equal value struggles to attract a Cathal Austin, who NEWRY, Northern promised EU exit. roads to Newry is running terms to pounds. fraction of the trade. has managed The Quays Ireland – The threat of While the euro is un- bumper to bumper as “Everyone you talk to Dundalk resident Sim- mall for 15 years, es- “Brexit” is delivering a usually weak against Christmas approaches, down south has come up to one Gray, who was tucking timates that business Christmas bonanza to the resurgent dollar, the and the heavy presence get the deals,’’ said Laura bags of Newry-purchased from Republic shoppers Northern Ireland, where pound is far weaker, boost- of southern Irish shoppers Doherty from the town food and household goods is running more than 50 the thousands visiting ing price differentials on is obvious from the license of Drogheda, which lies into her car, recalled percent higher than last daily from the euro-using most goods. That’s been plates that display names almost exactly between her most recent shop- Christmas. He’s spotted Republic of Ireland are the case since June, when of their home counties. Newry to the north and ping excursion into her customers arriving by finding bargains driven by a majority of British vot- Once visitors find a park- the republic’s capital, hometown the previous chartered bus from as far the battered pound. ers – including 44 percent ing spot and head inside, Dublin , to the south. Saturday night. away as Tipperary, Cork In the malls of Newry, of those in Northern Ire- they are confronted by a Newry’s gain is com- “When we went through and Kerry in Ireland’s a Northern Ireland town land – shocked pollsters stock market-style ticker monly Dundalk’s loss. Clanbrassil Street at the southwest, four hours barely five miles from by voting to leave the display listing each shop’s Dundalk , barely 14 miles top of Dundalk right the away or more. the United Kingdom’s world’s largest economic competing exchange rates down the road, is the near- way down to where the ice Austin says nobody only land border with a union. The pound since – right beside the spot est southern Irish town rink is at the square, there knows yet what kind of EU European Union partner, has endured a precipitous where children queue to and main commercial was absolutely nobody,’’ exit the British govern- the surge in cross-border fall and today is worth less see Santa on his sleigh. rival to Newry. While she said. ``It was like a ment will negotiate with holiday shopping under- than 1.20 euros, about 15 Many shops offer bank- Newry heaves with hu- ghost town. I felt so bad for Brussels. scores how far the British percent less than a year beating discounts to shop- manity on these Decem- the shopkeepers. They’re Irish Social Club of Boston, Inc. 119 Park Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132 617-327-7306 Incorporated by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, June 27, 1945 Excellence in Private Care SUNDAY SOCIALS: 8-11 pm with $10 admission except where otherwise noted. PUB NIGHTS: Doors open at 6:30 pm. Live music from 8-11 pm. Free Admission Curtin Home Care, Inc. (CHC) is Boston, Massachusetts’ Email us at [email protected] premiere private Home Care Agency. Follow us on Twitter @irishsocialbos Follow us on Facebook: Irish Social Club of Boston Our professional services are highly personalized and SCHEDULE OF EVENTS staffed by carefully selected and screened personnel. FEBRUARY We employ a wide range of medical staff including RN’s, Socials every Sunday 5 SUPERBOWL – CLOSED LPN’s, CNA’s and Therapists. All personnel are licensed/ Sunday Evening Sunday 12 Erin’s Melody certified as well as insured and bonded. In addition to Bos- at 8:00 pm with Margaret Dalton ton, we provide services to surrounding cities and towns. Sunday 19 Andy Healy Our priority is assisting individuals remain in their home in a JANUARY Sunday 26 Silver Spears safe and comfortable manner. 1 Sunday nEW YEAR’S DAY - CLOSED

Please call 617-307-7751 today for a complementary initial 8 Sunday Noel Henry’s Irish Showband consultation. 15 Sunday Erin’s Melody Now Hiring Experienced RN’s, LPN’s and CNA’s. Please email resume to: with Margaret Dalton [email protected] 22 Sunday Fintan Stanley www.CurtinHomeCare.com 29 Sunday Mossie Coughlin

Subscribe Today to Boston’s Own Hometown Newspaper Boston Irish REPORTER EIRE Buy a Gift Subscription to the Boston Irish Reporter A gift subscription makes a thoughtful gift! 12 months just $35. pub Mailed directly via 1st Class Mail. Name______795 Adams St. • Dorchester Address______City______State______Zip______“President’s Choice” Gift from______Charge to Visa______Mastercard______

Serving Lunch & Dinner Card #______Exp______Every day, This year, give a gift that comes in the mail each month! Mail to: Boston Irish Reporter, 150 Mt. Vernon Street, Dorchester, MA 02125 We accept phone orders with your Visa or Mastercard. 7 days a week Call 617-436-1222 Or Fax this order form to 617-825-5516

JOHN C. GALLAGHER Burials in Insurance Agency Massachusetts AUTO INSURANCE Specializing in Automobile Insurance for over a half or Ireland century of reliable service to the Dorchester community. New Accounts Welcome 1471 Dorchester Ave. at Fields Corner MBTA Phone: 617-265-8600 Gormley “We Get Your Plates”

Funeral Home AUTO BODY REPAIRS (617) 825-1760 (617) 825-2594 617-323-8600 FAX (617) 825-7937

2055 Centre Street West Roxbury, MA Free Pick-Up & Delivery Service

www.Gormleyfuneral.com 150 Centre Street Dorchester, MA 02124 Page 16 January 2017 BOSTON IRISH Reporter bostonirish.com

Brian W. O’Sullivan CFP®, ChFc, CLU Partner 234 Copeland Street, Suite 225 Quincy, MA 02169 Tel. 617-479-0075 Ext. 331 Fax 617-479-0071 Brian W. O’Sullivan, CFP ®, ChFC, CLU, is a registered representative of and offers securities, investment advisory and financial planning services through MML Investors Services, LLC, Member [email protected] SIPC. Supervisory Address: 101 Federal Street, Suite 800, Boston, MA 02210 • 617-439-4389 www.commonwealthfinancialgroup.com