July 2018 • Volume 12 - Issue 7 FareFare TheeThee WellWell CoachCoach WallWall ON THIS DAY IN EDITOR’S CORNER IRISH HISTORY - JULY 1 July 1867 - Thomas Francis Meagher (44), Young Irelander, soldier and latterly acting governor of Montana territory, mysteriously disappeared from a steamer Halfway through the summer July 2018 Vol. 12 Issue 7 on the Mississippi. Founders 4 July 1921 - Awaiting truce with the English, Eamon de Valera orders the Cliff Carlson & John O’Brien, Jr. American flag flown in Dublin to “emphasize the principle for which we are e are half way through our first to those of our efforts to preserve, promote Publisher John O’Brien Jr. fighting.” Wyear as OhioIANews, and in the footprints and present this culture we all love so Editor John O’Brien Jr. 8 July 1914 - The Endurance, commanded by Ernest Shackleton, sets off on it’s heart of our 12th year overall. How of being much. I hope you will show up, even Design/Production Christine Hahn celebrated expedition to the Antarctic. do you like the new paper? We have carried, to when there is a little rain; there is no Website Rich Croft @VerticalLift 9 July 1797 - Death of Edmund Burke, political theorist regarded as “the father of added a new graphic artist, layouts, gladly do- point lamenting a closed door, when Columnists modern political conservatism.” columnists, advertisers and features, ing the car- you once held the key. Akron Irish Lisa O’Rourke and your feedback so far has told us rying for May your summer be spectacular. At Home Abroad Regina Costello 11 July 1921 - A truce ends the War of Independence between the IRA and the Behind the Hedge John O’Brien, Jr. British army, which had been raging since 1919. we are on the right path. Yes, we truly those that Blowin’ In Susan Mangan do want to hear from you: my email is may need Go dtí an mhí seo chugainn, slán a Cleveland Irish Francis McGarry 12 July 1690 - The Battle of the Boyne: James II’s Jacobite forces are defeated by [email protected]. a boost to fhágáil (Until next month, goodbye) Cleveland Comhra Bob Carney William of Orange’s Williamites. Columbus Irish Maureen Ginley I know we can get better, and will; carry on. Crossword Puzzle Linda Fulton Burke 16 July 1923 - The Censorship of Films Act “to protect the citizens of the State it has been our way since we started He ain’t John Fields of Glory Vincent Beach from any films considered to be indecent, obscene, or blasphemous,” was passed in January of 2007. For as long as you heavy. Heart of the Issue Bob Carney by Dail Eireann. keep bringing us feedback and adver- Our own Illuminations J. Michael Finn Irl. Past & Present Niamh O’Sullivan 19 July 1782 - Irish Parliament declares its independence from the English tisers that help us grow, our tomorrow Cleveland Irish Fest is followed by Madigan Muses Marilyn Madigan Parliament. will always be better than today. We Dayton Celtic Fest and then Dublin Off Shelf/On This Day Terry Kenneally 27 July 1866 - Completion of the first filly-functioning submarine cable link are so very blessed that way, and high- Irish Fest three weekends in a row here Out of the Mailbag John O’Brien, Jr. TaraTrips Tara Quinn underneath the Atlantic from Valeritia Island, Co. Kerry, to Trinity Bay, ly self-aware, of your gifts and their in Ohio, starting July 20. Terry From Derry Terry Boyle Newfoundland. ripples. The music is spectacular, of course, Toledo Irish Maury Collins I get a little grief for wearing my and the other highlights, features and Young & irish Mary Kate Campbell 31 July 1838 - Enactment of the Irish Poor Law aimed at providing housing for the poor in “workhouses.” faith on my sleeve. It’s not a conscious focuses inherent in these festivals con- OhioIANews is published monthly (12 issues a year) on the first day of each month. choice, to, or not to. It is such a huge tinues to add gold to the glitter. The Subscription is by first class mail. 1 year $36 part of the man I have become, thanks Festival Focus section within brings 2 years at $70, 3 years $100. To subscribe go online at OhioIANews.com, MILESTONE to the example of my folks and friends all the riches to your fingertips; I hope or Email us at [email protected], or call us at who have come before me. By their you will read about them, of course, 216.647.1144 or mail to address below. 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He was a supporter Special friends become your family AbroAd ideas of how we could best promote and sharing our stories. He loved a of Clevelandpeople.com and attended when you make a home abroad. That the Irish Archives. Needless to say, he yarn himself and equally loved shar- their annual function. He enjoyed was my friend, Jim Brennan. ■ By Regina Costello was instrumental in bringing them to ing one. He and Lee both served on the Northern Ohio Rose of Tralee fruition. the Board of Directors of the IAAS. endeavors and attended their events. *Regina is a Graduate from the Na- Lee also joined in and we worked In later years, he took the helm All that Jim was involved in contin- tional University of Ireland, Galway hard, although we didn’t see it as work. proper - serving as President of ues to flourish today as others carry and a Post Graduate from the Na- For many years the three of us, along the Irish American Archives. Jim’s the torch and support the work of tional University of Ireland, Dublin. At Home Abroad Part 4 with Amy Kenneley and Mike Kenne- philanthropy and volunteering and these groups. She is the former Curator of the Irish ley (R.I.P.) were a common sight work- board membership extended to other Jim passed away in 2016. A huge American Archives at the Western “Being honest may not get you a lot Euclid Avenue, parked the car and ing the Irish Archive project both circles, including the Irish Ameri- part of Jim’s legacy is his family: Lee Reserve Historical Society, former of friends, but it will always get you entered a nearby bar to toast the day at WRHS and at numerous outlets can Charitable Foundation.