est. 2006 March 2020•Volume 14 - Issue 3 Introducing the 2020 Ohio Rose of Tralee Christine Smyth What does being Irish mean to you? We Get Letters Editor s Given the season, being Irish comes Whomever you believe in, please ’ to the fore, means so much more – exercise not only your right, but your Corner stuffed with symbolism and success, responsibility – vote, or forever remain March 2020 Vol. 14 • Issue 3 Thank you Terry from Derry for avoiding a Climate disaster. Not good By John O’Brien, Jr. yours and ours. SO many of the St. silent -in all its symbolism too. Publisher John O’Brien Jr. raising your voice for Truth and Jus- odds! Patrick’s Day Honorees are featured I could highlight for you all the Editor John O’Brien Jr. tice. I am a second generation Amer- This Administration consisting of Design/Production Christine Hahn within; if you don’t see yours, it’s great stories within, from the bread to Website Rich Croft @VerticalLift ican. I believe all four of my grand- Climate Change deniers is another Í@Jobjr because no one sent it to us. We are a the beer to the Burning of Cork, from Columnists parents emigrated from Ireland. They example of their dishonesty and goal celebratory newsmagazine; we make it Cleveland to Malaysia, in English, Irish Akron Irish Lisa O’Rourke struggled but they were not locked up of self-enrichment while sacrificing Learn To Play Irish Music! An Eejit Abroad CB Makem hat does being Irish mean to a priority to acknowledge and thank or the language of music. Irish and At Home Abroad Regina Costello and separated from their loved ones. the safety not only of our country but Group Irish music instruction in the greater Cleveland area you? Is it a joy, a responsibil- those accomplishing great things for American history, past present and to Behind the Hedge John O’Brien, Jr. Asylum seekers who should be pro- also the world. 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