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est. 2006
MARCH 2021 • Volume 15 - Issue 3
Celebrating Irish Heritage Month!
Hello All, France v Wales 4:00pm. MORE IDEAS! come Molly McHugh, who is our new Kid’s Craic columnist, Megan Lardie,
Editor’s Join us for the most wonderful
VIRTUAL St. Patrick’s Day Celebra-
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when Maury joined us as a columnist,
starting in November of 2016.
Toledo Irish Columnist and advocate.
Molly is the co-host with the legendary
a teacher and passionate practitioner of
Irish dance and culture.
Corner tion! Mass will be streaming LIVE on Pub.com say farewell to longtime Toledo Irish Maury and I met up in Toledo one John Connolly of Echo’s of Ireland, a I do believe this is the longest Editor’s
By John O’Brien, Jr. the High Holy Day via St. Colman’s Irish American Club East Side Columnist Maury Collins. Maury has day, at the very start, back in 2006, and live radio show on Toledo’s AM1230 Corner column I have ever written.
Facebook page, celebrated by Bishop Dine in and Take-Out Fish Fry Fridays been a huge supporter, in word and in he has spent time, money and effort on (11:30am-1:30pm EST), the iHeart- Check out the podcast and eBulletin,
March 2021 Vol. 15 • Issue 3
Malesic, at Noon. Save The Date and and other specials all month long. 6th – great deed, of the OhioIANews, first our behalf ever since. He steps aside as Media app, and their website. Molly they are growing like Shamrocks! Stay
Í @Jobjr
your space on your couch, to watch Corned Beef, Ham & Cabbage Dinner Publisher John O’Brien Jr.
spreading the word and seeking adver- a monthly columnist, but not out; we and John share the music, events and safe and sane, celebrate responsibly and
March
Editor John O’Brien Jr.
www.facebook.com/donate/ w/ No Strangers Here band; 7th - Corned Design/Production Christine Hahn tisers since day 1, in 2006. We waited are forever grateful for his active love. history of our rich Irish and American with purpose; Celebrate! ■
172329484397367 or got to St. Col- Beef, Ham & Cabbage Dinner w/ Craw- Website Rich Croft 10 years, then unleased his poetic side, Stepping in for Maury, is Molly! Wel- heritage, past and present. Nuair a stadann an ceol, stadann an
Madness
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Akron Irish Lisa O’Rourke
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Want to join me in supporting a w/New Barleycorn; 17th – St. Patrick’s At Home Abroad Regina Costello started the Kid’s Craic column, and dance)
good cause? I’m raising money for St Day w/ Mad Macs. Behind the Hedge John O’Brien, Jr.
SAFE HOME raised the bar. We welcome our new John
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Illuminations
ity with which they make known their
real circumstances to those from whom
they desire credit, are too well known,
Irish heart now but leaps at the prospect
of England’s coming downfall, and re-
joices in the thought that the Green Isle
Off the er.
with the shame of having been the driv-
He leaves the only peace he knows for
another life, taking his secrets with him.
three floors of New & Used Books
Shelf Magazines & Gifts
By J. Michael Finn to need that we should expose them as is again to lift up her head and throw Traveling first to Liverpool, then to
virtues of the Irish. off the Anglo-Saxon chains that have so By Terry Kenneally London, he makes a home-of-sorts for
“Thirdly, the Irish are distinguished for long fettered her – God grant that their himself in New York. The city provides
the virtue of charity towards their neigh- desire may be soon, accomplished! But shelter for the displaced, somewhere
bors, both in word and in deed. No true in the meantime, the love of the Celt to Í @TerryKenneally
Connor can forget his past and forge a
Irishman ever refused his mite to any one the land of his birth will not miss the new life.
More great reads!
The Virtues in distress. No true Irishman was ever a
deliberate calumniator of his neighbor.
reward.”
On December 23, 1861, Father Sylves- Home Stretch
Set predominantly in the small Irish
town of Mullimore, near Cork, and told
of the Irish
An Irishman could not, for money, be ter Rosecrans was appointed Auxiliary By Graham Norton over three decades, Norton demon-
induced to write and re-write, and pub- Bishop of Cincinnati by Pope Pius IX. Coronet Publishing strates his keen understanding of the That Old
lish again and again refuted calumnies He was consecrated on March 25, 1862 Country
ISBN 978 1 473 66518 7 2020 362 pp. power of stigma and secrecy - with qui- Music:
– The children of the Irish Orangemen by Archbishop Purcell at St. Peter’s etly devastating results. Home Stretch is, Stories by
Sylvester Horton Rosecrans was born will do that, or any other dirty work, Cathedral in Cincinnati. On March 3, Graham Norton is the author of the at its heart, a character study, and each Kevin Barry
in Homer, Ohio, to Crandall Rosecrans whereby they may turn a penny; but the 1868 he was named the first Bishop for novels Holding which was a New York of the characters within this community
and Jane Hopkins Rosecrans on Febru- true Irishman scorns to live by such vile the newly erected Diocese of Colum- Times best-seller and won are brought to life so vividly, Love
by Roddy Doyle
ary 5, 1827. He was not Irish on either means, as the injury of his neighbor. bus, Ohio. the 2016 Irish Independent that it feels as if they are real
side of his family. “Fourthly, a trait that shines bright in Bishop Sylvester H. Rosecrans main- Popular Fiction Award, and rather than fictional.
His father was born in the Nether- the Irish character is fidelity to kindred. tained his positive view of the Irish A Keeper. Born in Dublin This is a heartwarming Still Life:
Poems by
lands. His brother was Civil War Union Those who have witnessed the sacrific- throughout his service in Columbus. In and raised in West Cork, he but powerful story of family, Ciaran Carson
General William S. Rosecrans. Raised in es of poor servant girls, to get together April 1876, he was asked for his opinion is one of the UK’s best loved friendships, lies and secrets.
a Methodist family in Licking County, “In considering the virtues of the enough to buy a bank check for the poor regarding the recently founded division broadcasters. Home Stretch offers a
Ohio, he attended Kenyon College, an Irish, we leave out Ireland’s great men. old mother or father, or sister or broth- of the Ancient Order of Hibernians in It is 1987 and a small Irish needed insight into previ-
Episcopal institution in Mt. Vernon, Her long array of canonized Saints, er, in the old country, need not be told Columbus. This was during a time when community is preparing for ously taboo homosexuality
Ohio. and Martyrs, and Doctors, her incor- how attached are the Irish to those to many bishops around the country were the wedding of two of its in 80s Ireland, and in that 1820 Coventry Road
Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44118
While attending Kenyon College, he ruptible Statesmen, her devoted and whom nature binds them. We have seen unjustly criticizing the Order. young inhabitants. They are respect, reminds this writer
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received a letter from his brother Wil- distinguished Bishops and Priests, have men who denied themselves even the The Bishop replied, “A few weeks barely adults, not long out of the John Boyne book, The
liam in 1845, who was then a professor a history written, which needs from us necessaries of life in order to relieve the ago we noticed the organization in this of school, and still part of Heart’s Invisible Furies.
at West Point. William announced he no comment. We speak only of virtues wants of their kindred in Ireland. One city of a branch of the Ancient Order of the same set of friends they With this, his third Irish
had converted to Catholicism and he of Ireland’s wronged and down-trodden man who lived in the country walked Hibernians. The members composing have grown up with. contemporary novel, Graham Nor-
encouraged Sylvester to do the same. masses, of the Railroaders, the hod-carri- forty miles in order not to diminish by the division here we found to be honest, As the friends’ head home from the ton has established his reputation as a
Sylvester followed him into the Catholic
Church that same year.
ers, the draymen, with whom our country the stage fare the sum of fifty dollars,
swarms. necessary to purchase a ten pound check
upright, intelligent, and good practical
Catholics, who regarded their faith more
beach that last night before the wedding, serious writer. Home Stretch is a moving
there is a car accident. Three survive the story of loss, guilt, blame, tolerance,
ON THIS DAY IN IRISH HISTORY - MARCH
Sylvester enrolled at St. John’s College “In the first place, these common men for his old mother. Another would not than their own heart’s blood, and would crash, but three are killed, including the acceptance, and how every choice, bad
in Fordham, New York. After gradu- will not be denied, even by their enemies, join in a pleasant excursion, because he not knowingly be guilty of a breach of the bride and groom. The driver, Connor or good, can have long reaching con- 1 March 1794 – The Statutes of Dublin of Tipperary appeared in The
ating from St. John’s in 1846 with high the virtue of faith. They have held to remembered the dear ones awaiting at laws of the Church.” Hayes, is relatively unscathed and the sequences, and affect many lives. This University are amended to allow Shamrock magazine. It was published
honors, he decided to enter the priest- that faith in the midst of trials greater home the fruit of his labor in America. But his greatest achievement was the book explores the devastating effect it writer rates it a TOP SHELF read. ■ Catholics to take degree. as a novel in 1879.
hood, and was sent by Cincinnati Arch- than those to which the Anglo-Saxon And so a thousand instances of poverty construction of St. Joseph’s Cathedral has on him, his parents, and sister Ellen, 2 March 1979 - Christy Ring, legendary 20 March 1920 - Tomas MacCurtain,
bishop John Baptist Purcell to study in succumbed. Terror and flattery, proscrip- endured, of inconvenience suffered, and in Columbus, which was consecrated among others. Get More to the Story Cork hurler, dies suddenly at age 58. Sinn Fein lord mayor of Cork and
Rome. There he earned his doctorate in tion, confiscation, and outlawry, have of insult disregarded, might be cited, on October 20, 1878. The good bishop Staying among the angry and the More pics, and larger print too!
@www.ohioianews.com Widely regarded as one of the greatest commander of the 1st Cork Brigade
theology and was ordained a priest on been tried in vain upon them. For their showing the fondness with which the died the next day, at the age of 51. He is mourning is almost as hard as living hurlers in the history of the game. of the IRA, was shot dead at his
June 5, 1852. faith they have suffered poverty, insult, Celt clings to his kindred and his home. buried in the undercroft of the cathedral home. A subsequent coroner’s jury
3 March 1924 - The world premiere of
Father Rosecrans returned to the contumely (defamation), and exile. Their Contrast this with the indifference with he built. found that the murder had been
Sean O’Casey’s Juno and the Paycock
Archdiocese of Cincinnati and was enemies have made the constancy with which the Yankee wooden-nutmeg organized and carried out by the
takes place at the Abbey Theatre.
appointed pastor of St. Thomas Church which they have adhered to the Faith of vender, or schoolmaster, or book agent J. Michael Finn is the Ohio State Histo- Royal Irish Constabulary.
10 March 1920 - The Government of
in Cincinnati. He was then assigned as
a curate at St. Peter in Chains Cathedral
St. Patrick a subject of reproach to them. speaks of the “old man” and “old wom-
Faith, therefore, with its accompanying an” at home in Connecticut, and you
rian for the Ancient Order of Hibernians
and Division Historian for the Patrick
Aggressive Ireland Bill, offering a six-county 24 March 1796 - The Insurrection
Act declares that Magistrates can
Creative.
and was a professor at Mount St. Mary’s virtues of reverence towards holy things, will appreciate the natural virtue, which Pearse Division in Columbus, Ohio. He ‘Northern Ireland,’ was accepted by
a two to one majority by the Ulster be empowered to seize any subject
of the West Seminary in Cincinnati. of obedience to their pastors, of deep and in the midst of such untoward associa- is also Chairman of the Catholic Record
and send them to serve at sea; can
In October 1852, while he was serving abiding desire not to go permanently tions, preserves undiminished the fire of Society for the Diocese of Columbus, Successful. Unionist Council.
at Mt. St. Mary’s Seminary, he was ap- wrong, belongs, undoubtedly, to the Irish. domestic, or, as St. Paul calls it, ‘natural Ohio. He writes on Irish and Irish-Amer- Patrick T. Murphy, Esq. 16 March 1820 - John Scanlon was place any district under martial
law; impose curfews and the death
pointed editor of the Catholic Telegraph “Secondly, we presume no one ac- affection.’ ican history; Ohio history and Ohio executed in Limerick for the murder
of Ellen Hanley (15), the song famous penalty for oath-taking; and conduct
and Advocate, the newspaper of the quainted with them will refuse to accord “Finally, (for we should be endless Catholic history. You may contact him at Cleveland Office Painesville Office arms searches.
Archdiocese of Cincinnati. In that paper to the Irish the virtue of honesty. The were we to enumerate all the virtues of FCoolavin@aol.com. 1468 W. 9th Street • Suite 135 60 South Park Place “Noreen Bawn,” the previous summer.
on October 15, 1853, Father Rosecrans scrupulous exactness with which they the Irish) the true Irishman retains, with 19 March 1870 - The first installment 26 March 1920 - Alan Bell, a magistrate
Cleveland, Ohio 44113 Painesville, Ohio 44077 investigating the finding of the
penned an editorial titled, The Virtues of strive to pay their debts, the fidelity with all his desire for the prosperity of the Get More to the Story 216.861.4211 440.352.3391 of Charles Kickham’s immensely
the Irish. The following is the text of that which they use the money entrusted to More pics, and larger print too! republican movement, was shot dead
land of his adoption, and ardent love popular Knocknagaw, or The Homes
by Michael Collin’s ‘squad.’
article for your appreciation: their care by their employers, the simplic- of the land of his birth. There is not an @www.ohioianews.com
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left represents our Shamrock Campaign a blend of Semi-Sweet Morsels and Milk Place the melting chocolate in a heat
COLUMBUS (#paintohiogreen). The green shoes could Cooking Up Chocolate Morsels. safe bowl and microwave on high in 30
IRISH represent me (Shu), but are the famous a Hooley 1/3 cup Baileys Irish Cream
6-8 ounces Heavy Whipping Cream
second increments, stirring in between
Dempsey shoes. The tortoise and hare By Katie Gagne until melted and smooth.
By Molly Truex from Bua Irish Whiskey represent the 12-14 ounces Milk Chocolate Melting You can also use a double boiler to melt
shenanigans that we all enjoy. Finally, Chocolate the chocolate as well.
‘The Best is Yet to Come!’ has been my 2-3 ounces additional Dark, white, or Dip each truffle ball one at a time into
motto. I hope you also connect with Milk Melting Chocolate to Drizzle the chocolate. I usually use a fork to pull it
Assorted Green and White Sanding
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This is the time when our food and drink a simmer. Be careful not to let it boil and in the melting chocolate.
STEPPING UP TO THE PANDEMIC; is so full of tradition and family favorites. run over the pan. You can drizzle additional milk, dark
Not letting 2021 obstacles and slowly IRWIN ACADEMY OF IRISH DANCE My recipe box is full of so many potato, BAILEYS IRISH CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES Once the cream is at a simmer, pour or white chocolate, over the truffles and
recovering from a global pandemic Speaking to Katie Irwin Henry about cabbage, and corned beef recipes, I couldn’t These little bites of decadence are just over the chocolate just until the chocolate use sprinkles after if you like. The ways to
slow him down from kicking off Green Irish Dance is like sitting down for 1993 World Champion John Timm, possible count them all. My grandmother’s perfect for something sweet throughout is covered and let stand for 3-4 minutes. decorate these are endless.
Season, Shamrock Club of coffee with an old friend, the Katie postponed her high school grad- Irish Soda Bread recipe is the best, as I your day. They pair well with tea or coffee, (You may have a little cream left over, just Once they are set, which only takes
Columbus President Andy kind where you might not uation to head to Biloxi and audition for am sure all of your versions are as well. So and of course, with Guinness and whisky discard it). about 15 minutes, they are ready to enjoy.
Shuman unveiled his be in constant touch, Lord of the Dance. “They were such nurturing instruc- here is something a bit off the path for our too. With a spoon, vigorously stir the choco- They can be stored at room temperature
St. Patrick’s Day but just pick up She was chosen and spent the next two tors; I was really blessed to have worked wonderful holiday, but still with a bit of Ingredients late until smooth. This sometimes takes a for a few days, in the refrigerator for about
Parade Badge at right where you years touring with the group in North with both of them, Katie said.” It was her spirit and of course green. 24 ounces Chocolate Chips- I like to use minute or two. seven days, and in the freezer for up to two
the February 7th, left off without America. “There were only three Amer- first experience teaching as an adult; she Let cool on counter for about 15 min- months. ■
General Mem- missing a beat. ican girls in the group, almost everyone realized, “I need to do something on my utes. Place plastic wrap tightly over the
bership Meeting. family like ties, traveling the country bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, Katie Gagne teaches English at Trinity
This is always a
We’d met a few else was Irish or English, and had to own.”
After consulting with her friends
Columbus Irish sharing the emotions of wins and until the chocolate is firm and set. High School in Garfield Heights. She is also
much anticipated
times through travel back home when their work visas Continued from facing page losses. Line a baking sheet with waxed paper the owner of her in-home bakery Sassy’s
our friends and were up.” and coworkers, Katie formed the Irwin
and well-loved connections in Taking a break after The Lord of the Academy of Irish Dance in Gahanna, her girls and boys to nationals in July, “When you have that sense of com- and using a mini cupcake or muffin Sweets and Oh So Much More. You can
tradition with- the Columbus Dance, Katie auditioned for the Trini- much closer to her home and family. For and to world regionals in the fall; #2 Get- munity, there is just so much more. scoop, make 1-inch balls. You will need to contact her at (440) 773-4459 or at mkblue-
in the club, as Irish community, ty Irish Dance Company and secured eight years she worked at Fado Irish Pub ting the kids back into competing and And it does not just apply to the dance roll them a bit to make them round. The bows@aol.com, or find her on Facebook at
funds from badge but never had any a spot, so she moved to Chicago and in Easton, as she built her business. Fado sharing their love of Irish dance. community; the entire Columbus Irish chocolate will be a bit sticky. @sassyssweetsandmore.
sales raise money to real conversations of started touring with them. The tours were is still close to her heart. There is a guest 2021 marks the 10th year of The Irwin community bring so much,” said Katie. Place on the baking sheet and refriger-
support the parade on substance. shorter, six weeks generally, and enabled bartending event there every year to raise Academy of Irish Dance. While usually You can follow the 10th Anniversary ate until firm – at least 45 minutes. You Get More to the Story
March 17. When I called to talk to a bit more freedom, and time to come funds for the dancers and the school, well very private about herself on social me- Celebration of The Irwin Academy of can make these ahead of time and chill More pics, and larger print too!
The first badge was sold in her about how the Irwin Acad- home to Ohio. attended and great craic. dia, Katie is branching out and sharing Irish Dance on Instagram (@irwinac- overnight. @www.ohioianews.com
1980, under Past President Joseph By- emy of Irish Dance has been weath- The company had an arrangement with Despite COVID, Katie persisted in her journey, as well as that of her stu- ademy) and can catch them around
rne, and has been a staple since. While ering the global pandemic, any reser- a restaurant owner, so a lot of the dancers building her school, offering virtual les- dents. town celebrating St. Patrick’s Day;
designs have varied over the years, one vations or nervousness were quickly were employed with him, as the schedules sons with her instructors, and staying in “My sister-in-law owns a media mar- sharing Irish dance and that sense of
thing remains that same, celebration shed, as we chatted about her love of were flexible and long leaves of absence touch and transparent with her students keting company and has been a huge community, with everyone.
of both the patron saint, and our Irish the sport and her passion for passing were possible. Katie stayed four years and dance families, with all the struggles help in getting me started with telling The Irwin Academy of Irish Dance 620
heritage. those skills on to the next generations with Trinity, her final tour was in Japan. present and to come. As the pandemic our story.” Browsing through the testi- Taylor Station Road, Columbus, Ohio
President Shuman presented his to come. “It was just breaking my body. I knew wore on, several students on many skill monials from the students and parents, 43230. 614-325-5270. ■
badge design with this small speech: Katie started young in Irish dance, I was done,” she stated, recalling having levels either dropped out or changed they always mention the family feeling of Molly lives on the east side of Colum-
“I didn’t want the badge to be just “It’s actually a really funny story to soak her feet in buckets of ice after schools and directions. the studio.
my story. We sell badges to support a bus with her family and two aggravating
because I’ve told everyone for so long, performances. “The stages were not set “I can’t really blame them,” she said, When Katie says “our,” she very much dogs. She has been a member of the
parade venerating Saint Patrick, not I had started when I was five,” Katie up for dance, most of them were concrete “It’s really the perfect time to try some- means it, this isn’t her story; this is the
me. I wanted it to be fun too; like Sandy Shamrock Club for the past five years.
started, then explained how her parents with zero spring. It took a toll on all of us, thing different; I completely respect that.” story of her dance families, her dance
Beach’s drawings. I took memories from had to correct her, telling her that but I knew I was done touring.” Her middle level students have been a real friends, of her family and of her Irish
a very disconnected year and tried to inspiration and have stuck to their learn- heritage. There are many families that
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represent those moments. The back- Richens had told them she didn’t think it became more evident that Irish dance ing even through virtual lessons, as well have been with the academy from the @www.ohioianews.com
ground is Columbus, the year is featured Katie was ready. was going to be a part of her life forever. as many of her competition level dancers. beginning, building those bonds and
in tri-color. The man in the middle They tried again the next year, and She started teaching at the Regan Acade- It is that commitment and belief in each “Bringing a bit of Ireland to the 5 points”
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They are starting to open up, but the the charity aspect, the Irish community
20 21 SH AM RO C K PIN Inner
View
shows aren’t really happening as they
used to. Commissions have dropped.
aspect, because I grew up around it; it
just made sense to me. It was a second
I also do paint and wine classes that home.
ONLY By John O’Brien, Jr. supplement my income; the opportuni- When I joined, I just immersed
$10 ties have not been as available, however.
Let’s talk about your Irish roots;
myself in it. My sister’s and I, we asked
what can we do? There is a large num-
Í@Jobjr where do they originate and how are ber of younger ladies that came with us;
they manifesting themselves in you it was a fun time; it still is an exciting
Irish American
now in the Columbus area? time.
My mom is Irish. Her great grand- When I joined, it was the (100th)
Fine Artist
parents were from Ireland. She was anniversary of the Easter Rising (2016).
adopted, so she is still trying to figure For that celebration I created a mural.
out those roots and where they lead I outlined all the different areas, and
Maureen E. back too. My father is Irish as well, and then the members and their family or
German, English (but we don’t talk friends came to paint it. It was a group
Clark
about the English). I’ve always grown effort. It is hanging in the hall. It was a
up with that knowledge of being Irish, fun way for me to kind of share my gifts
Annual, Collectible Pin the red hair; I can’t really hide it! with the Irish community there.
$10 each My dad has tons of records that he Columbus is pretty vibrant, with a
Pins Available Online, from Parade Committee Members, ESIA & This Inner View has been condensed for all things creative. I’ve always been in- always plays, especially on Saint Pat- lot of organizations trying to do a lot
WSIA Club Stores, Casey’s Irish Imports terested, always been a creative individ-
brevity, clarity and space. The full text and rick’s Day. My uncle Jimmy, who was of good things outside of COVID.
ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT video of the interview, plus more picturesual. It’s funny, my parents always tell in Vietnam and passed away due to it, Yes, all of these groups are full of
of Maureen’s work is on our OhioIANews me the story about when I was younger, he was actually a charter member of people that I know, so I’m a part of the
ORDER ONLINE Website and eventually, YouTube. I was four or five, and my childhood the AOH here in Columbus, the Patrick community, even if I don’t join it right
STPATRICKSDAYCLEVELAN D.COM home had white siding. My mom found Pearse Division. My dad has been a away. If you get over involved, you for-
N AVIGATE TO THE F UNDRAISING P AGE I saw one of Maureen Clark’s paint- me outside with crayons or markers member forever. get about the other aspects of your life,
ings, called Mast, on Facebook. I took painting the side of the house, so I We grew up around the Hibernian so it’s really just keeping that balance
E MAIL : INFO @ STPATRICKSDAYCLEVELAND . COM
P HONE : 216-393 -7724 (P LEASE L EAVE A M ESSAGE ) the link to her website and I just kept think I’ve always had it in me. Hall; we hung out there. It used to be at right now.
thinking, Wow, that’s something really I’ve played around with that, I’ve St Pats; they had a few different loca- With painting, I’ll take a break just
different. taken classes throughout the years, but tions, but we have always been around to figure out where I’m going next. So,
Maureen is a gifted artist, with this it was never anything that I really took it. We always marched in the parade if I’m working on a series of paintings
and other striking paintings, prints and seriously until I moved to Philadelphia. with my father. Then as we got older, and they’re all kind of about the same
other works that she has shared with us I had a lot of experiences that kind of my mom joined the Ladies Ancient thing, I get tired of it after a while, and
since. She and her work have a vibrant opened my mind, traveling around, Order of Hibernians (LAOH) and then I’ll go, OK, time for me to switch.
yet peaceful presence, that through doing Irish festivals, selling T-shirts me and my sisters did too. That’s why I’ve been working on a lot
conversation, we came to call soft and and rugby shirts and whatnot, kind Tell us why it has such meaning for of cityscapes recently. It’s nice to do a
hopeful. of blooming this little gypsy or tinker you? series because it gives practice on what
Tell me a little bit about how you life, I guess. But when I moved back Well, it is based off of the motto of you’re doing, and it kind of softens you
became a fine artist? home, that lifestyle gave me perspective Friendship, Unity and Christian Char- up, kind of loosens you up, so you do But after a while, you kind of get ings that you can purchase. I have an
I consider myself a painter, an artist, on how to live, not to live to work, but ity. So, I guess what drew me to it was more interesting things with it. tired of it. So that’s why I like to switch archive of all my past paintings there as
work to live, and enjoy it. it up; that is why I am now moving to well. I welcome commissions; there is
As a fine artist, is there is some sto- the flowers and base series. a contact form on there for that. Social
ry in your head that you want to put I’ll revisit the cityscapes, but that’s Media too: Facebook (MaureenEClark-
REAL DEMOCRACY RIGHT DIRECTION
on paper? always fun because when I revisit, I Art) and Instagram (Maureen E Clark).
I’m a strong believer that whatever could bring something else into it that I
you’re feeling in your world or whatever discovered. A picture paints a thousand words,
West Park, I am running for Mayor of Cleveland. experiences you’re having; you’ll trans-
late that into your heart.
Where can people see/purchase
your work?
they say. Maureen’s work, soft and
hopeful, inspirational and introspec-
Please visit rossdibello.com and help a fellow West Parker get on Has COVID affected you in your I am very happy that you contact- tive, tells us stories that spans both
work? ed me to do this interview John. My Irish and American experiences, past
the ballot. I need Clevelanders who care to take action, sign my It is hard to not be affected by it at Irish roots are very strong and a very, and present. Simply. Beautiful.
petition, volunteer, donate, and tell your neighbors. If you are this point. When the shutdown first very big part of my life. My uncle is s For more of this interview, text, pic-
willing, together we could drive change. happened, it was actually like a big a bagpiper and part of a band called tures and video, check out our website:
creative push. So, I was putting a lot Mad Maudlin. I have been around the http://www.ohioianews.com. ■
of work out and I was doing videos of LAOH, the whole community, that I
I BELIEVE IN WEST PARK AND ALL OF CLEVELAND. my process, and then things started love and cherish. Get More to the Story
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Thank you and stay safe. happening politically. I have my website MaureenEClark-
I did a couple of murals; it has been art.com and all of my information is on @www.ohioianews.com
Paid for by Ross DiBello for Cleveland challenging. There’s no gallery’s open. there. I have prints and original paint-
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it’s worth repeating: the Youth Board Johnnies from the very beginning (at under this Out of the Mailbag Comes
is planning for weekend tournaments least at first) to understand the jokes Songs and Stories column, lodged
Taking the throughout the year: Detroit on June 26, and sketches. On a recent episode, Out of the there).
Fields of Glory
the Philadelphia Liberty Bell on July 17,
and the Midwest Final (location TBD) in
the pair interviewed Tommy Tiernan
and discussed his recent work on the
Mailbag Days of Wonder features: Andrew
By Vincent Beach By John O’Brien, Jr. McManus on vocals, acoustic and
August. For adults, the CLEVELAND Tommy Tiernan Podcast as well as The electric guitars, keyboard; Tessa
7’s tournament will be Saturday May 8th Tommy and Hector Podcast with Lauri- Thistlewaite on fiddle, backing vocals;
at the West Side Irish American Club. ta Blewitt. Í@Jobjr Mark Whalen, Jr. on percussion;
This tournament will Tiernan now resides in Colm Campbell on flute, backing
kick-off the Men’s and Bearna, Co. Galway and vocals; Tiffany Schaefer on harp.
Midwest
Ladies’ football season. coaches underage football Along with his music, Andrew is a
The Midwest board is still with the local club. Both
Days of Wonder full-time architect and talented artist
Gaelic Athletic
working out the summer he, Hector Ó hEochagáin
league schedule and champi- (of TG4 fame), and Laurita Andrew McManus who has developed his own unique
style of Celtic knotwork. ■
onship format. Details will reference their GAA life 7 tracks, 31 minutes. ©2020
Association
be released in mid-March. and love throughout their I think that if we see this through rated fiddle player and vocalist.
The USGAA finals will be in Boston in comical discussions, reminiscing, and Andrew McManus is a singer-song- For Bookings, CD and T-Shirt
I think that we can make our Smooth Forms of Rock – You are
August. stories. Hope these keep you sane and writer from Armagh, Northern Ire- Orders, Email: andrew@amc-
dreams… everywhere, in the very air, moving
In Cleveland, recruitment contin- connected to the GAA worldwide. Stay land, now residing in Cleveland, Ohio. manusmusic.com. You can find him in
come true. everywhere. It is where I want to be,
The new USGAA 2021 board is now in ues for both Football and Hurling by safe, stay healthy, stay fit. He released his first album, Acoustics, all the usual places: Facebook · Insta-
Andy’s new CD, Days of Wonder, with you.
place after the January 30th Convention. word of mouth and social media until Go raibh míle maith agaibh (thanks in 2018, and this, his second, this past gram · YouTube
Divisional chairpersons and secretaries the weather breaks. The coaches are comes at the perfect time. COVID has The Days of Wonder – The title track,
y’all) to our readers and supporters. December.
met in person in Chicago, while clubs left us searching for something, any- Days of Wonder, seems to my ear to be Get More to the Story
working out their training plans, and We need your help and involvement, Growing up at the tail-end of the
participated remotely through the thing new to fill our restricted time, a song of love for Andy’s wife Kather- More pics, and larger print too!
the managers are sorting equipment and but would most like to share the fun of Troubles near the ancient Celtic site
Teams app. yet still familiar to the people and the ine – the whole CD may be. What say @www.ohioianews.com
kits. Please reach out if you are interest- Irish sport and Cleveland community of Emain Macha, Andrew was heav-
Comhghairdeas go: Bernie Con- things we love, perhaps even more so, you?
ed in getting involved – training should with you. Consider getting involved at ily influenced by the local myths and
naughton (chairperson), John Young begin in mid-March. any level. Fáilte (welcome) to all. with all these restrictions. Do you hear it, interpret, Days
legends of Irish literature that were
(vice chairperson), Tracey Rivera (secre- The Gaelic Athletic Association is Days of Wonder is filled with all of Wonder differently? Share your
tary), Tom Walsh (treasurer), Tom Lagan IRISH PODCASTS
set there; the tales of Cú Chulainn,
Ireland’s largest sporting organization original songs written by McManus, thoughts with us (email, Facebook,
Bhuel (“well” as gaeilge”): last month Queen Macha, and the epic saga of the
(registrar), Caoimhe Butler (PRO), Paul and a bit of home for the Irish abroad and reflect his humble heart, and Twitter, Instagram or on the web
I mentioned some GAA reading mate- Táin Bó Cúailnge. These stories deeply
Mulcaire (youth officer), and Paddy Mc- here in the US of A. Beyond sports, gratefulness at being adopted by the
rials, so this month I will recommend inspired his creativity and a love for
Devitt (Central Council delegate). the Association also promotes Irish Irish community as an Irishman living
Live Music The big news in Ireland is the GAA some GAA podcasts to keep you tuned
music, song and dance, and the Irish
Irish folk tunes, which led him to
and working in and around northeast
has lost its “elite status” during the in. My go-to podcast to keep up with producing artwork and music with a
The Irish
language, as an integral part of its Ohio. Songs of love, sung to someone
Live Sports Level 5 of the pandemic. This means no scores, standings, upcoming matchups, objectives. Cleveland GAA is open to
distinctly Celtic and ethereal quality.
out of sight, with a little regret, or
C
intercounty competitions or trainings manager and coaching changes, rules Andrew has played music through-
all who want to play competitive sports, perhaps just self-awareness, and deter-
Authentic until at least Easter. The push back in changes, schedule formats, and any-
the schedule jeopardizes the League that thing else “gah” is the GAA Hour with
meet new people, and join an athletic,
fitness-minded club for all ages.
out his entire life. He was a member
of the South Ulster Youth Orchestra,
mination to do better, to run toward
the sun, despite doubt, pain, or painful
in Action
Irish Fare many smaller counties thrive on, and Colm Parkinson. Parkinson runs both
may mean only a Championship format. a Football Show and a Hurling Show
Follow @ClevelandGaelic on Face- sang in the St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Armagh choir, and has performed as
memories. Are you running
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MIDWEST SCHEDULE 2020 activities for Men, Women, and
Have an Event To keep the Midwest schedule at hand,
interviews.
There are a few other podcasts out
Youth, or, visit ClevelandGAA.com. ■ pubs and coffee shops around Ireland
and England.
been my favorite; stories engage me
more often than music alone, even in 2021?
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though there is almost always a story
or Fundraiser? there doing sport shows GAA-style,
including Off the Ball, The Throw-In,
Vincent Thomas Francis Xavier Beach I first met him when I walked into
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emigrant of Michigan. He joined the St. Andrew was playing and my carryout
that makes me want to know more.
Pat’s Gaelic Football Club in 1999 and, order, didn’t; I stayed for a while. I Full Service and Cremation in Greater Cleveland;
Bridgie Ned’s than news. Right now, there is not a lot
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IRISH LANGUAGE DICTIONARY’S
Speak All languages gain and lose words and phrases, thanks to O’Brien’s Dictionary
from 1768, O’Reilly’s from 1864, and Rev. Patrick S. Dinneen and his Irish English
Irish Dictionary, published in 1904. We have access to some of those words in Irish. by John Myers The Six Counties in the north of Ireland Hunger Strike in Maize Prison, where held recently. This meaningful discus-
By Bob Carney Here is just a small sample: are still legally part of the UK ,and thus prisoners fought for political recognition. sion was recorded and is available online
Adharca bruic – badger horns, something non-existent FINALLY, Brexit is here, after five years no longer part of the EU, thus a way to Bobby Sands was the first of ten prisoners to review on your schedule: https://aoh.
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Babáil – a method of catching eels by draining water Brexit took effect on New Year’s Day 2021. require a hardening of the border between dation for the momentous 1981 strike. As Get More to the Story
Bibseach – to kill or put someone to death twice While the UK had left the EU in January the Six Counties and the Republic of part of the Ancient Order of Hibernians More pics, and larger print too!
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Borr-uisce – fancy water, the frothy water that spreads over the sand when a wave breaks where status quo EU regulations governed Fortunately, with the loss of its privi-
Dictionary
Bróis – a bottle of whiskey given to the first horseman home to a wedding feast
Buaircín – a piece of wood put on the horns of a vicious cow
through December 31, 2020. It took that leged position, the DUP could not stop
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Cinncheangalaigh – having the head bound as a madman a new Free Trade Agreement. This trade national customs and trade border. The
Ciorrbhadh – destruction by witchcraft or the evil eye agreement came on Christmas Eve just in Six Counties are in a unique position by
Cómhla bhreac – a magic door of fairy dwellings among the rocks time to avoid a “Hard Exit.” virtue of having direct access to the UK
Languages evolve, technology and Cro – witchcraft The main result is that there will be markets, but still part of the EU single
Cró – death, a flock, an iron bar, hut cottage or fortress no tariffs on most goods, significantly market regulations.
discovery add words to our vocabulary,
Croma – a measurement, the length of a middle finger minimizing disruption. How the service Hopefully this will be a great economic
and can cause others to fall from use.
Dalbhdha – sorcery sector will be impacted is still being final- opportunity to the Six Counties which
Regional slang can travel and end up ized. Last year the UK border in Ireland have one of the lowest economic ratings
Digla – evil
becoming part of conversations far a collection of words that describe our was the major sticking point, but Fishing in the EU. The UK government was left
Dighle – very pure
from where it originated. landscape and environment that are rights, state support of home industries with little choice, as they are desperate for
Dricc – angry or a dragon
I’m reminded of the story I heard slowly being lost from lack of use. One and enforcement of the new Free Trade a new Free Trade Agreement with the US
Dromach – a band or strap with hooks at each end, a part of the horse’s harness
of the origin of Bugs Bunny’s famous of my favorite entries is, “thank you used in plowing Agreement emerged as the major sticking and Speaker Pelosi and President-elect
catch-phrase, “What’s up Doc?” Tex ma’am.” Éadtrú – one who is not doomed points. Biden indicated there would be no FTA if
Avery, the director of the first Bugs A “thank you ma’am” is a bump or Feothan – a stiff breeze border issues put the Good Friday Accord
Bunny cartoon, said calling someone depression in a dirt or gravel road. THE BORDER ISSUE IN IRELAND in jeopardy.
Fulacht – a pit used for cooking, filled with water brought to a boil by heating stones With the landslide victory by Boris
“doc” was common among the younger It’s believed to come from the horse Geanncanach – one of the lower and more vicious kinds of fairies Loyalists are furious that the Six Coun-
Johnson’s government in the last UK
generation in the 1920s in the part of and buggy days when a young man Ifne – worms said to come out of the marrow of corpses ties are being treated differently than
election, the Democratic Unionist Party
Texas where he was from. Giving it to and woman courting might take an Liagás – a fee paid to the church when blessed clay is put in the coffin Great Britain. Irish nationalists are heart-
(DUP) lost its privileged position. Former
Bugs, he made it a phrase many Amer- afternoon ride in the countryside. Hit Maiste – twisted straw used for lighting a pipe ened that this will be the beginning of the
UK PM Theresa May’s government had
icans know, even if all we’re doing is a bump while seated on a buggy and Páideog – a light made from a string of tow dipped in tallow end of partition as the 100th anniversary
to rely on the dozen or so members of the
imitating Bugs or annoying our dentist.
For future generations it will probably
you might be thrown closer together
and the young man might steal a kiss,
Púcóg – a covering for the eyes of cows
Ribeog – a tuft of wool left on sheep, sometimes dyed for identification
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Irish language dictionaries are a great place to spend on hour or so on the last
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Bob Carney is a student of Irish history and language and teaches the Speak Irish
Cleveland class every Tuesday at PJ McIntyre’s. He is also active in the Irish Wolf-
hound and Irish dogs orginizations in and around Cleveland. Wife Mary, hounds
Morrighán and Rían and terrier Doolin keep the house jumping. He can be reached
at carneyspeakirish@gmail.com
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