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est. 2006 FEBRUARY 2019 • Volume 13 - Issue 2
EDITOR’S CORNER An Eejit
Abroad
A Hallelujah Christmas?
By CB Makem
February 2019 Vol. 13 Issue 2
Founders
A Bit of a Reach
Cliff Carlson & John O’Brien, Jr.
G od understands the weary. Two
days after Christmas, I got a text
from Brendan Gorman that George
And said goodbye with a handshake
and, “Keep the Faith.”
As I held my place in the Honor
Publisher
Editor
Design/Production
John O’Brien Jr.
John O’Brien Jr.
Christine Hahn I think there’s one thing on which we historic city of just under 150,000, on
Website Rich Croft @VerticalLift
Dunne had passed away. I was so sure Guard of former Saints Patrick’s & Jar- can all agree, and that’s that the Ohio our way to a town an hour west called
Columnists
he was mistaken, George was only 52. lath’s players, and Georgie was carried Akron Irish Lisa O’Rourke Irish American News has been lacking Sebeș. Now Sebeș is the kind of place
I have known George Dunne, Jr. for all out in the arms of his brothers, neph- An Eejit Abroad CB Makem a column on Transylvania for quite that when an immigration official asks
of our lives. Born six months apart, I ews and family, I thought of George Sr. At Home Abroad Regina Costello some time. I blame it on the Sports how long you’re staying and you say “90
Behind the Hedge John O’Brien, Jr.
have memories of George Jr. and I, John waiting, sitting with legs stretched out Department, but then again, you can days,” and he asks where you’re stay-
Blowin’ In Susan Mangan
Jr., climbing over penalty boxes at Win- and crossed, hands interlocked on his Cleveland Comhra Bob Carney pretty much always point the finger at ing, and you say “Sebeș,” he’ll repeat
terhurst and kicking a Gaelic football stomach, waiting to meet Georgie at Cleveland Irish Francis McGarry them and most people would just agree the town name as if he’d just watched
at Gunning, or just getting in trouble, The Gate. Jr. was going home, and wait- Columbus Irish Maureen Ginley and say, “Well, that’s no surprise.” a contestant on the Price is Right bid
Cooking Up a Hooley Katie Gagne
while watching our dads, George Sr. ing with a hug, and a few warm pats on Crossword Puzzle Linda Fulton Burke
When our editor asked me why I on the dishwasher over the second and
and John Sr. play broomball or Gaelic the back was dad … Fields of Glory Vincent Beach wanted to focus on Transylvania for always better showcase.
football; I don’t think we had entered “Ahh Georgie, you came too early Illuminations J. Michael Finn my premiere column, I asked, “Wasn’t To make matters worse, Libby was
grade school yet. John O’Brien, Jr. and George Dunne, Jr. Son. It’s good to see you.” Kids Craic Dottie Wenger Dracula set in that region of Romania?” flying on an American passport, and
Madigan Muses Marilyn Madigan
George got yelled at more often, or Safe Home my friend. Watch over Off Shelf/On This Day Terry Kenneally And he conceded the point. Then I I—following her directly—was on an
maybe I left the hearing aid at home. I never doubted he was just a call us. For always George, you are just a further inquired, “And wasn’t it written Irish one. Now he’s looking at the pair A couple poses for a selfie on the Bridge of Lies, arguably Sibiu’s most photo-
Out of the Mailbag John O’Brien, Jr.
graphed feature. One of the legends states that if a merchant was caught cheating
I remember how powerful George away. That loyalty manifested itself in thought away. Speak Irish Bob Carney by Bram Stoker?” To which he replied, of us, purportedly from two different
TaraTrips Tara Quinn his customers, he was thrown off the bridge.
Sr. was, built like a mac truck, and his support of most everything Irish; “It was.” countries staying three months in a
Terry From Derry Terry Boyle
Sara racing onto the field at Gunning, Aislinn, The IRA, Gaelic football, free- Nuair a stadann an ceol, stadann Toledo Irish Maury Collins And then I nimbly argued, “And town that, for all I knew, was Roma- old woman in Texas. tertainment, all seeming to want to get
whacking a Chicago player over the dom for Ireland, music, his friends and an rinnce. When Irish Eyes Maury Collins wasn’t Bram Stoker an Irish-Ameri- nian for stay away: botulism capital of Then he ran across my notebook, home (the airport had been shuttered
head with her purse repeatedly as he family, and luckily, me. (When the music stops, so does the Young & Irish Mary Kate Campbell can?” And he answered, “I’m pretty the world. As you can guess, it didn’t which was emblazoned with a Star Fleet for 40 minutes) and I got the feeling our
stupidly tried to fight George Sr. Al- Fr. Pat called George a peacemaker dance) OhioIANews is published monthly (12 issues a year) sure he was just Irish.” And I concluded go well. insignia and the words “Captain’s Log.” supervisor friend pulled this kind of
ways a losing proposition, for with the at the funeral. That got a chuckle. I on the first day of each month. Subscription is by first the discussion with, “Well that counts.” He called over a supervisor who He was even more interested in this stunt a lot.
class mail.
Dunne’s, loyalty trumps all, and taking suppose he was, later in life. But the in- John And so here we are. Ready to set proceeded to rummage through every tidbit than the Lone Star State corre- A neighbor in Sebeș later informed
on one, was taking on a whole army. domitable spirit that fired through him 1 year $36, 2 years at $70, 3 years $100. things right. And no, I shan’t be men- nook and cranny of our luggage, taking spondence. “What’s this?” he asked, as me that that kind of behavior was not
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I remember George Sr. sitting in my in life, didn’t suffer fools or fake news. Email us at jobrien@OhioIANews.com, or call us at tioning Bram Stoker again, so if that’s his sweet time as the airport was swiftly if he’d finally found the conspiratorial uncommon among some people with
house in Medina, talking about life, George was the brother I never had, a 216.647.1144 or mail to address below. what you’re looking for, you’re out of closing all around us. “What’s this?” crown jewel. “It’s a … um … note- power, but he was the only overzealous
and that laugh popping out after the friend who never wavered, and a con- OhioIANews is available for free at 275 locations in and luck. You see, the other half and I jetted the head cheese asked at one point. book.” “Pretty fancy notebook,” said authority we met in our travels.
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quick squint of the eyes, that were a stant staunch supporter, who refused to locations go to www.OhioIANews.com and click on the
off for a three-month adventure to Ro- “That’s a letter from an 84-year-old he condescendingly, as if I should be The first agent, who was a very nice
clue he was teasing. George Jr. shared be any less than that, ever. Ohio Distribution button. mania, and though I have plenty to say woman in Texas. I was going to write ashamed by my high fallutin’ galactic fellow, called us a cab—an awfully nice
so many traits with his dad – but the He always greeted with me with, CONTACT: about Ireland and America, it creates a her back.” I jest not, he proceeded to novelty. I shrugged, and though I want- thing as we didn’t speak Romanian and
loyalty is the one that I associate most. “Johnny, How the hell are ya?” Ohio Irish American News 216.647.1144 bit of suspense, doesn’t it, to save those read the letter from stem to stern, a re- ed to assure him I wasn’t really a Star the front of the airport had as much
e-mail: jobrien@OhioIANews.com places for a later column. spectable feat, as it was exactly the kind Fleet captain, I held my tongue, because activity as a town at the end of a Clint
or mail to: 14615 Triskett Rd Cleve OH 44111-3123 We flew into Sibiu, a beautiful and of letter you’d expect from an 84-year he didn’t seem like the kind of person Eastwood movie.
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who found anything funny unless We stayed the night in Sibiu, which
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“Follow me where I go, The opinions and statements expressed in this going to be turned away, left to stew as Europe’s 8th most idyllic place to
newspaper are entirely those of the authors, and do
what I do and who not reflect in any way the opinions of OhioIANews. like a couple of replaceable ensigns in live in 2008. Its cobbled, and pointedly
I know; Circulation: 7,500 For a list of distribution an empty airport until ejected on the Germanic, 600-year old large square
points, go to www.OhioIANews.com and GEORGE T. DUNNE the late George; brother of Annie (Bill next flight out in the morning. I was was filled with energy, and not a single
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Are you running for an elective office? There are over O’Bent Enterprises includes: May 15, 1966 - De- Reading), John (Natalie), David (Erin) pretty sure an Irish citizen could visit person asking for trouble, exactly what
About Our Cover: cember 27, 2018 and Thomas (Mandy); beloved nephew, other European countries freely, but we’d been hoping for.
1.6 million people of Irish descent in Ohio; 475,000 in Greater www.twitter.com/jobjr GEORGE T. DUNNE uncle and great-uncle of many; dear I’ll be honest, I’m not an immigration Our stomachs were growling the
Brian Bigley’s Rambling House (age 52), beloved hus- friend of Ray Kelly and many others. attorney, and I don’t think this man next morning, but most restaurants
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jobrien@OhioIANews.com to reach the Irish community www.linkedin.com/in/jobjr www.ramblinghouseshow.com of George, Kara and Club. Passed away unexpectedly customs and immigration detachment a charming basement book store with
throughout Ohio. http://songsandstories.net Photos by Brooklyn Media, LLC. Daniel; son of Sarah (nee Sixsmith) and December 27, 2018. of about a dozen was watching the en- brick walled arches, an inviting coffee
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Co. Mayo’s Unique Transatlantic Connections
Recognized By American Professors Toledo Irish
By Maury Collins
Í@MauryCollins
The making of the 2019
AOH-LAOH State Convention
The Toledo Hibernian Divisions, convention. I said; “Eyes have not
the John P. Kelly AOH division and seen, ears have not heard.” We both
Pictured at Mayo County Library with the Pennsylvania Cup, left to right; Councillor Henry the Mother McAuley LAOH division, laughed, but the 2007 State Conven-
Kenny, brother of former Taoiseach Enda Kenny T.D., their late father Henry was a member were formed in 1990. In the Hiberni- tion turned out to be very special. 2007 Hibernian State Convention: Sean Farrell, former Irish Consul; OhioIANews
of Mayo’s 1932 football panel, Professor Timothy McMahon, Caitriona Doyle, Professor an spirit of helping a new division get It ran from July 13th through the Columnist J. Michael Finn; Jim Magee (RIP); former state AOH President; and Bill
Matthew O’Brien, Councillor Martin McLoughlin, Cathaoirleach (Mayor) of Castlebar Mu- established, the 1995 70th Biennial 16th at the French Quarter Holiday Byrne (RIP), former National Director.
nicipal District Council and Michael Larkin, grand nephew of Thomas Larkin. AOH-LAOH State Convention was Inn Perrysburg, Ohio. A few of the
awarded to Toledo. many highlights of the 76th Bien- dancers performed and John Connol- a June opening. We went back out
Two leading academics in the field relating to Thomas Larkin’s career That convention ran from July 13th nial Ohio State convention are: our ly give one of his best performances again and came up with a wonderful
of Irish American studies made a very with the Bell Telephone Company through July 16th and was held at the beloved Jim Magee, R.I.P., was elected ever, for the “Ice breaker”. Ann Doll- alternative, The Radisson Hotel at
special visit to Co. Mayo to acknowledge has survived, including the original Holiday Inn on Reynolds Road. The State President. The first State issued man, Matt Cassidy and Tricia Cassidy the University of Toledo. (See film at:
the extraordinary contribution made by certificate conferring life membership convention was chaired by Ann Doll- Commodore John Barry Award was were the Co-chairs. https://bit.ly/2LYOdzF). The dates of
Thomas Larkin in the early 1900’s, to the of the Telephone Pioneers of America, man, Dr. Thomas McCabe and Sister presented to J. Michael Finn; a great Two years ago, the Toledo Hiber- the 2019 convention are August 15
development of the telephone network in presented at the AT&T Headquarters Ann McManus. honor well deserved by Mike for out- nian divisions decided to make a bid -18.
the American Mid - West. in New York. The engraved copper At the 2005 State convention, standing work in behalf of the Ohio for the 2019 state convention. Ann Since August 15th is the Feast of
Dr. Matthew O’Brien, Pittsburgh, Prof. cup, with the Bell Telephone Company Ann Dollman was installed as State Ancient Order of Hibernians. Dollman, Sherri McNeill and myself The Assumption of Mary, a holy of
of History at Steubenville University and of Pennsylvania insignia, is another L‑AOH President and Dan O’Connell The Keynote speaker was Sean Far- were chosen to co-chair the event. We obligation for Catholics, we have
Dr. Timothy McMahon, President of the artifact bearing testament to a distin- was installed as State AOH Presi- rell, Consul General of Ireland, Chi- prepared a presentation for the 2017 made arrangements for a shuttle to
American Conference for Irish Studies guished career. dent. The convention was held in cago. Sean turned out to be not only Ohio State Convention, which was the Historic St. Patrick’s Church
(A.C.I.S.), were both accorded a Civic During their short, yet very sig- Youngstown, home of Dan O’Connell. a great speaker, but a genuine friend- held in Pennsylvania! in Downtown Toledo. Mass will be
Welcome by Castlebar Municipal District nificant visit to Co. Mayo, professors The Toledo divisions made a presen- ly man. We stood at the bar in the The presentation was presented by followed by a 2-hour river cruise in
Council, on the occasion of their visit to McMahon and O’Brien visited some of tation for the 2007 State Convention hospitality suite at midnight Saturday Ann Dollman, with a video which I the Sandpiper, which will include
the county. the County’s iconic landmarks, includ- hoping to honor Ann Dollman at the singing “That’s Amore,” or as I refer made. The video is available for you dinner and traditional Irish music.
Thomas Larkin, born in 1874, in the ing the Foxford Woollen mills, Michael end of her presidency. The presen- to it as, “That’s A Maury.” There was to see at https://youtu.be/qkPYO7X- The convention is open to Hibernian
townland of Derrew, Ballyheane, Co. Davitt Museum, Martin Sheridan tation was given by Ann Dollman, a proclamation presented by George Wuyw . members and guests, and we have
Mayo, was just one of the thousands of sculpture Bohola, Ballintubber Abbey Sibiu is filled with side alleys, and around any corner you can find stunning beauty myself and a lady from the Toledo Brown, representing Senator George We took the theme from my cous- plans for the whole family. There will
Irish immigrants, who hoped that the and a very special visit to the ancestral Visitor Board. We carried the day. Voinovich, and a letter from Presi- in, Mike Collins, R.I.P., the former be shuttles available for trips to the
promised ‘American Dream’ would at homestead of Thomas Larkin. man asked in much better English than At the end of the 2005 convention, dent George W. Bush. Bishop Robert mayor of Toledo; “You’ll Do Better Toledo Museum of Art and the Tole-
least in part, become a reality, as he made A visit to Mayo County Library to An Eejit Abroad anyone on Keeping Up with the Kar- Mike McKenzie asked me how Toledo Donnolly give the blessing before the in Toledo.” The presentation won the do Zoo too.
his journey westwards to the ‘New World’. view the the magnificent Pennsylvania Continued from page 3 dashians. “I’ll take tea flavor, thank you could possibly top the Youngstown dinner. The Ardan Academy Irish day. The convention was set for June, Special room rates for Hibernians
When he first stepped onto American Cup, which was presented to the cap- counter, a small English section and Sibiu very much,” I replied. 2019 at the French Quarter. The same are: $99 for a King room or $109 for
soil, little did he realise that in time, his tain of the Mayo Senior Football team postcards. We loaded up and strolled the “So … black?” lady, Gloria King, was in charge of a Double room. Call 1.800.967.9033,
future career pathway with the Bell Tele-
phone Company in Pennsylvania, would
on the occasion of their trip to the USA
in 1932, was also significant.
cobbled streets and grand squares, awed
by the beauty.
“If that’s the color they’re making it
now.”
MILESTONE events at the hotel. Gloria had all the
records from the 2007 convention.
ask for a Hibernian Room. I am in
the process of setting up a web site for
lead to him being acknowledged and Initially as a telephone lineman, and Wandering in to a place called Café He showed genuine concern and Plans were pretty well set up when you to register for the convention.
recognised for his role in the delivery of later in more senior management roles, Wien a little after 10, we seated ourselves asked if I was feeling alright. I assured Congratulations to 2019 Walk of Life Award Winners Vera Casey, the announcement came that the If you have considered becoming a
the telephone network into the American Thomas Larkin ensured that many in a cozy room and a kindly waiter him that I was, and he went off to re- Charlene Crowley, Sean Hardy, Jim McMonagle and Chris Ronayne - French Quarter was closing its doors Hibernian. Please join now and come
Midwest. ‘new connections’ were created through brought us menus. I can tell you that you trieve a perfectly acceptable cuppa. My our community is so indebted and grateful to you for all that you do. on April 1st. to Toledo for the state convention.
Following the invention of the tele- the use of a device that was capable of might as well ask for unicorn sausages neighbor in Sebeș (remember I men- We immediately went into pan- The Hibernians honor their Irish
phone by Alexander G. Bell in 1876, there transmitting the sound of a human as a full-Irish breakfast in Transylvania. tioned him earlier) told me that people ic mode. We visited four different heritage.
was much scepticism and doubt regarding voice over a wire. You can choose omelets or cold meat and in Romania only drink black tea when hotels. There was only one that we We are always looking for more
its practical everyday use. Even U.S. Pres- As an example of transatlantic cheese, and if you’d like, they’ll provide they’re ill. Congratulations to OhioIANews Columnist felt would work, but the only avail- people to join up and help us with
ident at the time, Rutherford B. Hayes, connectivity, his emigrant journey and bread, which apparently no one in the Now John, the OhioIANews editor, Marilyn Madigan, elected to the 2019 Class of the able date was the 4th of July weekend. that celebration. If you would like
was not impressed when he stated “That’s career with the Bell Telephone Company, country has thought of combining with asked me to limit myself to 1,100 words, Cleveland International Hall of Fame! Danny O’Connell nixed that and more information or would like up-
an amazing invention Mr. Bell, but who is symbolic of that unique and special butter. Libby ordered the eggs and coffee. so I’m sure he’ll be thrilled to see that I asked State President Ron Hagan to dates as they become available, e-mail
would ever want to use it?” connection that exists between lreland I chose the meat and a cup of tea. “What did a full page on Romania and didn’t look for a hotel in Columbus with me at maurycollins61@gmail.com. ■
Thankfully, some of the memorabilia and its diaspora throughout the world. ■ flavor tea would you like?” the young even get my first breakfast yet. ■
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Father John Spratt, a priest at the selling cards, claiming they are the
Cleveland Young & Irish
Whitefriar Street Church in Dublin,
Ireland, was widely known as a holy
only true Valentine’s Day cards.
While St. Valentine’s story is often
Irish By Mary Kate Campbell
man. His work and dedication were
even recognized by Pope Gregory
seen as mythical due to it not being
well documented, there is other proof,
By Francis McGarry XVI. In 1836, the pope gifted Father besides his remains, that he did exist.
Spratt with a relic—a In the 19th Century,
Piece of St. Valentine
small golden casket archaeologists un-
holding the only covered an ancient
Business was a Boomin’ earthly remains Roman catacomb
in Dublin
of Valentine. beneath a church
The remains that was marked
The 1880s illustrated the intersection of life in Cleveland. Listed below are those were exhumed as a dedication to
Irish geopolitics and Cleveland daily life. recognized: from the Roman Valentine, known
Irish American organizations and Irish Temperance Billiard Parlor was There are many myths that sur- Another story claims Valentine was cemetery of St. as the Catacombs
American institutions became inter- established in 1884 by Mr. George P. round the origins of February 14th. killed for trying to help Christians Hyppolytus and sent of San Valentino.
twined within the discussion of Irish in- O’Connor in the Perkins Block at the One story says that Valentine was a escape the harsh Roman jails, where to Dublin, where it Whichever tale you
dependence. Clevelanders of Irish decent corner of Seneca and St. Clair streets. Mr. priest in Rome during the 3rd Century they were often tortured. According was enshrined in Father believe, the name St.
made decisions about whom and what to O’Connor was born in Ireland and immi- under the rule of Emperor Claudius II. to another legend, while imprisoned, Spratt’s church. Valentine is known around
support in Ireland and remitted financial grated in 1864. He was the proprietor of Claudius declared that young men must Valentine fell in love with the jail keep- Every year on February the world as a heroic, sympa-
support as a result of that decision. the Reed & Ellsworth Billiard Parlors in remain single, in order to be better er’s daughter and sent her a love note 14th, since 1836, the casket is thetic figure of love. He is recog-
As the Irish in America grew in num- Erie, PA, and clerked at the Wadsworth 1860 from Ireland. He was in business customers. Mr. Byrne is a highly popular soldiers who would not have a wife signed, “From Your Valentine.” Mark- carried in a sincere procession to the nized by the Catholic Church as the
ber during that decade, they also became House in Buffalo. George was known for since 1871 on Harvard Street. and esteemed gentleman.” One of his or family to worry about. Valentine ing his claim to writing the first “valen- church’s altar for a special holiday patron saint of love, happy marriages,
more economically established as indi- the promotion of billiards in the “strictly “Mr. Byrne is prepared to furnish the grandsons is a member of the Ancient believed this law was unjust and would tine.” It is also said that Valentine was mass dedicated to love. The Carmel- engaged couples, young people, and
viduals. In 1893, a selection of prominent scientific, healthful and moral sense.” most wholesome and best of everything Order of Hibernians. secretly marry young couples. His executed on February 14, 270, because ite Church is located on Whitefriar, travelers. He forever rests at his home
Cleveland business folk were recognized One of the oldest established and most in its line at the lowest prices. Neatness P. H. Coughlin was a confectioner and defiance was exposed and the emperor he would not renounce his Christian between Aungier Street and Wexford in the Whitefriar Street Church of
in a local publication. The Irish presence reliable dealers of fresh, salt and smoked and cleanliness are strictly observed, dealer in fancy goods, cigars, tobaccos ordered Valentine’s death. faith to the Roman emperor. Street. The church is also known for Dublin. ■
was not numerically dominant, but it meats, poultry, fish and oysters (when in the service is always polite and attentive; and smokers’ goods at 2546 Broadway.
was there. That presence, and lack of, season) in South Cleveland was at 2632 goods are delivered free of charge, and He was born in Ireland and immigrated
convey another aspect of Irish American Broadway. John Byrne immigrated in no pains or expense is spared to please Mr. O’Brien was born in Ireland and Gavagan’s Cream Stock Ale and Porter ago when a child.” He was a member of
Continued on facing page Cleveland Irish lived in Cleveland since the early 1870s. were “celebrated throughout the whole of the Knights of Pythias, an organization
Continued from facing page
“He is a young and enterprising business Northern Ohio.” Patrick utilized only the whose founding was inspired by Irish
in 1880. P.H. started his business in 1888 man and sustains an excellent reputation choicest carefully selected hops and malt. poet John Banim, the “Scot of Ireland.”
and built an impressive trade. His shop in commercial circles.” His ale and porter were “highly recom- Louis Armstrong and Warren Harding
included “revolving seats and other con- John R. Collins was one of the best- mended by physicians.” were Knights of Pythias, if you believe
veniences for the comfort of his patrons.” known businessmen on South Woodland The best-known teamster and mover the interweb.
Mr. Coughlin “has made a host of friends Avenue, dealer in imported and domestic of household goods was T. Norris. His The McMyler Manufacturing Com-
by his courteous manners and strict wines and liquors. He established his business was located at 65 Water street. pany produced derricks and conveyors,
attention to business.” business at 114 South Woodland in 1888 He moved and hoisted safes, heavy coal buckets, ore buckets, dump cars
P. H. Cozzens was in the grocery and “has made a host of friends.” Mr. machinery, boilers, and large blocks of and kindred mining, quarrying and
business for eighteen years at 2338 Collins makes a “specialty of Bass ale marble and stone. Mr. Norris was born shipping accessories. They employed
Broadway. He carried “kindred grocers’ and Guinness stout.” John immigrated in Ireland and moved to Cleveland in 125 workers and in 1893 had begun to
sundries; also prime lard, hams, bacon, to Cleveland in 1880 and was a member 1849. construct a second manufacturing plant.
fish, provisions, fine creamery butter of the Ancient Order of Hibernians. He T.J. Paisley, a native of Belfast, estab- Mr. John McMyler was born in Ireland,
and cheese.” Mr. Cozzens was a native of “enjoys the esteem of all with whom he lished a similar grocery on the west side “but was raised and educated in Cleve-
County Wexford and in 1893 had lived comes in contact, either in business or in 1891 at 72 West Madison. Mr. Paisley land.”
in Cleveland for over forty years. He socially.” also supplied cigars, tobacco, baled hay, These epigrammatic simulacrums are
“always enjoyed an excellent reputation in P.F. Funican established his saloon at straw and feed. He apparently served a not representative of the totality of the
business circles.” 1242 Central Avenue in 1891. He pro- different clientele on the west side. T.J. Cleveland Irish. This publication does
“M. J. O’Brien established a well-
known and responsible house in 1889
vided only the best and purest wines,
liquors and malt beverages, and choice
moved to Cleveland in 1887 and was
financial secretary of the Home and
demonstrate the transculturation of a
somewhat random sample of Cleveland
and has built a large trade in the Cleve- cigars, both imported and domestic. Mr. Benefit Union. Irish fellows.
Saturday, February 23
land area.” Located at 2332 Broadway, Funican was a native Clevelander and George H. Herron, a popular and As Brendan Behan said, “All publicity is
specializing in pure teas and coffees, a molder by trade. “He is a member of skilled interior decorator and painter, good, except an obituary notice.” These
spices of all kinds, sugars, syrups and the Ancient Order of Hibernians, and was considered one of Cleveland’s best recognized businessmen augmented
molasses, canned goods, dried fruit, con- is deservedly popular with all who have fresco artists. He employed ten to fifteen the sociocultural leaders of the Irish in
diments, pickles, preserves, jellies, jams, dealings with him.” “hands”, all proficient in the trade. Cleveland. Collectively, the mobility and
# olive oil, sardines and table delicacies: Patrick Gavagan was born in Ireland
fine dairy butter, cheese and eggs, choice in 1848 and immigrated to Cleveland
George also was known for polishing
pianos and general house painting.
success of the Irish in this city substan-
tiated the movement to open the city’s
hams, bacon, smoked meats and general in 1863. In 1881 he owned and operated Mr. Herron was born in Ireland and first Irish American Club in 1890 at
provisions. his own brewery at 5 and 7 Briggs Street. immigrated to Cleveland “many years Superior and East 6th. ■
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marchers into the ambush at the bridge.
Fortunately, no one was killed during
Illuminations the encounter. Over thirteen marchers At Home,
required hospital treatment. Burntol-
let Bridge demonstrated that loyalist
Abroad
By J. Michael Finn
violence against Catholics – even when By Regina Costello
carried out in front of police – could
go unpunished. No police or loyalist
The Spark that Lit the Fire Galway Girl in India
attackers were injured.
Eventually, the loyalist mob dispersed
Part 1
and the marchers, some of them still
Burntollet Bridge Ian Paisley, indicated in advance of the
bloody from the encounter, marched
into Derry. The marchers struggled
into Derry to a welcoming reception at
march that they would be calling on the Guildhall. After a night’s rest some February twenty years ago found zigzagged in between the highway
“Resolved to march to Derry Ireland Civil Rights Association “the Loyal citizens of Ulster to harass of the marchers painted one of the me making my way to India for the lanes and honked prior to overtaking.
We left old Belfast town, (NICRA) and the Derry Housing Ac- and harry” the four-day march. The enduring symbols of the troubles on a first time with Deepak for a three Doing so alerted the surrounding
Burntollet we will remember tion Committee organized a march to march began with about forty par- gable end of a building in the national- week holiday. Excitement for previ- vehicles to expect movement from
Where they tried to club us down.” be held in Derry on October 5, 1968. On ticipants and soon grew to about 150 ist Bogside area. It read, “You are now ous adventures did not hold a candle somewhere and to cast eyes in every At the Taj Mahal
October 1, 1968, the Protestant frater- student protestors. entering Free Derry.” That sign became to that of my anticipation for this direction.
One of the incidents in the north of nal organization, the Apprentice Boys Each day of the march, groups of a symbol of the civil rights struggle. trip. February, Deepak suggested, is Amid the fracas my eyes were glued it well - you see everything in this interesting and I was chomping at the bit
Ireland that led to the so-called “Trou- of Derry, announced their intention to loyalists confronted and physically at- Later in the evening, members of the the best month to go - the wedding to the historical metropolis outside. country. The peaceful atmosphere for the adventure to begin. Excursions in
bles” was the incident at Burntollet march over the same route on the same tacked those taking part in the march. RUC and “B-Specials” attacked people season is long over, competitive air The streets were a sea of colorful ve- in this kaleidoscope of a society was this Asian home abroad will be revealed
Bridge, which occurred in January day and time, in an attempt to get the The Royal Ulster Constabulary, who and property in the Bogside area of fares are available and amicable hicles. Trucks decorated with brightly remarkable. It seemed that space was next month. ■
1969. This incident was seen as one civil rights march banned. William had been accompanying the march, did Derry, sparking several days of serious weather shy of mosquito season is to colored symbols and slogans identify- carved out - limited though it was-
of the sparks that began tensions in Craig, the Northern Ireland Home not make any effort to prevent these rioting. The investigation conducted by be enjoyed. ing their cargos, motorbikes trans- for everyone. And, it was done so in a Regina is a Graduate of History and
the north of Ireland and its aftermath Affairs Minister, obliged and banned the attacks nor to protect the safety of the the Cameron Commission found that Weariness from the delays and porting three people (usually parents relatively harmonious manner. Philosophy from the National University
helped fuel the next thirty years of civil rights march from the city center. marchers. the police “were guilty of misconduct stress dampened my enthusiasm as I and a young child) with Hindu deities A reception of giant smiles and of Ireland, Galway and a Post Graduate
events. When the civil rights marchers The most serious incident occurred which involved assault and battery, sank into my plane seat from Den- or Christian statues to protect the tight hugs from Deepak’s family assured of Library and Information Studies from
The late 1960s were a time of upheav- attempted to defy the ban, they were January 4, 1968, the last day of the malicious damage to property … and mark to Delhi via Mumbai. I tried to riders; an occasional elephant don- me of a home abroad and set the tone for the National University of Ireland, Dub-
al and protest, not only in Ireland, but charged by the Royal Irish Constabulary march, between the city of Claudy and the use of provocative sectarian and avoid glancing at the journeys’ route ning a brightly painted trunk haul- the holiday. Lounging after a welcoming lin. She is the former Assistant Librarian
around the world. Young people were and beaten with batons. The Royal Ul- Derry. The marchers were ambushed at political slogans.” on the screen in front of me. It was ing freight strolling methodically; dinner, family members talked earnestly of the Economic and Social Research
standing up and marching for civil ster Constabulary (RUC) was the police Burntollet Bridge by approximately 300 The way in which the police mishan- a torture device that prolonged an rickshaws pulling riders to work and about outings and exploits over mugs of Institute, Dublin; former Curator of the
rights in the United States and else- force of Northern Ireland. Many march- loyalists, including 100 off-duty mem- dled the People’s Democracy march already seemingly endless trip. elsewhere; Renault, Fiat and Suzuki hot chai and dessert bowls of chilled ras Irish American Archives at the West-
where. Racial and ethnic barriers were ers were beaten by the police, including bers of the “B-Specials.” The infamous confirmed the opinion of many Catho- Hours later, glancing out the win- cars whizzed by. malai (cheese balls bathed in milk and ern Reserve Historical Society, former
falling. Inspired by the success of the West Belfast Member of Parliament, “B-Specials” were members of the Ul- lics that the RUC could not be trusted to dow upon our approach to the south- Dotted here and there was the odd flavored with cardamom). Talk of a trip Executive Director of the Soldiers’ and
civil rights movement in the U.S., many Gerry Fitt. ster Special Constabulary, which was a provide impartial policing in Northern west coast of the country, provided a thin cow rambling aimlessly without to the Taj Mahal ensued; suggestions to Sailors’ Monument Commission and
in Northern Ireland felt it was time to Two days of rioting in national- quasi-military reserve special constable Ireland. The events of January 1969 stunning sight of the beautiful sandy any bother. Coincidentally, cutting visit The Pink City - Jaipur - were made; former Executive Coordinator of the
begin a civil rights movement for the ist areas of Derry followed. Students police force in Northern Ireland. further alienated many in the Catholic beaches of Malabar. In contrast, edge technology was apparent; so conversations about the Bharatpur Bird Northern Ohio Rose Centre. She serves
Catholic community. from Queen’s University, Belfast, were Stones transported in bulk from a community. In addition, the march nearing Chhatrapati Shivaji Inter- many people on cell phones; women Sanctuary unfolded; sightseeing at The on the Board of Directors of the Mayo
In September 1968, the Northern inspired by these events in Derry and nearby quarry were used in the assault, marked the point where concerns about national Airport of Mumbai, shanty dressed in beautiful traditional saris Red Ford was mentioned! Society of Greater Cleveland. She can be
on October 9, 1968, formed another as well as iron bars and sticks spiked civil rights were beginning to give way towns came into view. Multicolored in rickshaws texting; men dressed in The next three weeks were going to be reached at rcostello@ameritech.net
civil rights organization called People’s with nails. Nearby members of the to questions related to national identi- tin roofs of tightly packed makeshift kurtas busy chatting on their mo-
Democracy. Royal Ulster Constabulary did little to ty and the legitimacy of the Northern homes meandered through higgle- biles; store fronts advertizing various
They began planning a civil rights
march from Belfast to Derry, in order to
prevent the violence. Ireland state. Paul Bew, a professor at
Many of the marchers described their Queen’s University, Belfast who as a
dy-piggedly streets of this ancient
city.
electronic devices.
The needy were clearly visible and
Gormley’s Pub / The Irish Barber
protest the RUC handling of the Derry assailant’s lack of concern regarding student had participated in the march, Such a vision was reminiscent of approached cars halted at red traf- GormleysPub.com / The IrishBarber.com
protest. Although the People’s De- the police presence. Bernadette Devlin described the events at Burntollet Bridge the Lenten Trócaire Box of my child- fic lights asking for money; others
mocracy leaders, including Bernadette described the attack as follows: “And as “the spark that lit the prairie fire.” ■ hood in Ireland, but to view with roamed the streets hoping someone
Coffee Bar & Bakery Devlin, were advised by the NICRA not then we came to Burntollet Bridge, my own eyes was further disturbing. would provide a meal or help in some
Mini Donuts Rising Star to march, the organizers decided to go and from lanes at each side of the road J. Michael Finn is the Ohio State Recognizing my angst, I remember other capacity. Side-walks lined with
Home Made Roasters ahead. The People’s Democracy March a curtain of bricks and boulders and Historian for the Ancient Order of Deepak saying to me .... “you will see rudimentary shacks gave way to pri-
Bagels Chill Pop left Belfast for Derry on January 1, 1969. bottles brought the march to a halt. Hibernians and Division Historian for the best of life and the worst of life vate drive ways of magnificent homes
Mitchells Great Harvest The 75-mile march is now referred to as From the lanes burst hordes of scream- the Patrick Pearse Division in Colum- here. Try and accept it without judg- with sprinklers misting manicured
Ice Cream Bread Co. the Long March. ing people wielding planks of wood, bus, Ohio. He is also Chairman of the ment and you will be ok.” lawns.
4148 Erie St. in Downtown Willoughby Loyalists in Northern Ireland viewed bottles, laths, iron bars, crowbars, Catholic Record Society for the Diocese We finally touched down at New Steeples from numerous temples,
(Located next to The Wild Goose) the People’s Democracy and the march cudgels studded with nails, and they of Columbus, Ohio. He writes on Irish Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International mosques and churches framed the
440.571.4226 as an attempt to undermine the Union- waded into the march beating the heck and Irish-American history; Ohio histo-
ist government. A number of leading of everybody.” Devlin later claimed ry and Ohio Catholic history. You may
Airport late in the evening. It was a
hair-raising drive to the family home
skyline. So many aspects of humanity
were present in this city, a fusion of
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loyalists, including Ronald Bunting and that the RUC had deliberately led the contact him at FCoolavin@aol.com. with Deepak’s brother. He, in simi- the “lock, stock and barrel” of life.
lar fashion to the others on the road, In retrospect, Deepak did describe
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and settled into a window seat perched sun-dried tomatoes at Mediterranean Blowin’ In
blowin’ romantically on a bustling corner in
Place Jacques-Cartier. We dined on
Imported Foods for a little snack before
embarking on an Ohio City pub crawl.
Continued from facing page
in pizza and house red wine, all while
watching snow fall in early April.
Much like my husband and I found our
spot in Montreal, Seekers are finding
the world awakes.
My husband understands that he has
By Susan Mangan
Over the next few years, we traveled their way to the local treasures of to share my love with my penchant for
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back and forth to Montreal for Irish Cleveland. hot beverages, especially good coffee.
Dance competitions with the family. At times, that special place is right in A coffee a day improves my mood
Shop Small, Eat Local,
Although we enjoyed warm summer front of your own fireplace on a snow and makes me rather more bearable.
afternoons eating poutine in open- swept Saturday night, or the kitchen As a surprise, my husband visited a
air cafés, we always found our way table early on a Sunday morning where variety store in Westport. After much
Love Large
back to the charmingly kitschy Italian you are enjoying the late winter sunrise searching, this was the only place
restaurant and the same window seat, and a perfect cup of espresso. The he could find a small coffee pot. He
now set for five. This had become our spaniel never moves from your feet shopped local and was rewarded with
place. and the birds feasting on suet cakes are a shiny silver stovetop espresso maker.
We all have that place where comfort it is an hour spent with a loved one, Part of the fun of travel or even unaware of your presence. After our many years together, little
surrounds and peace is silently written old or new, or much needed time spent exploring your own hometown is Your home can be “that place.” As treats are all we need.
into the texture of the walls. Patrons with oneself to reflect, indulge, relax, the quest for “that place.” Wanderers long as I have my coffee in the morning Each morning, I would brew a small
may sit in well-worn chairs sipping the shared commonality is indeed joy. are seekers who sniff out the best and my herbal tea at night, I am pot of strong coffee on the stove and
coffee, seeing no one in particular, but The first time my husband and I winter farmer’s market or the quaint content. watch out for Ruby, the blind, orphaned
observing everyone. Others may linger traveled to Montreal, we wandered distilleries with Saturday afternoon This past summer, my family traveled lamb who became a pet of sorts. I
over cups of tea that have gone cold aimlessly among the cobbled walks whiskey tastings. Shoppers quiver to Ireland and we were fortunate once always heard her bleating before I saw
minutes ago, just to look into the eyes of the Old District. The streets are over small batch olive oils in local again to spend time in a beautiful the sightless toss of her sweet lamb featuring a lamb, of course, and a Search out that coffee shop you have Susan holds a Master’s Degree in
of the one sitting across a table that is narrow and shop fronts meet the Cleveland stores, and gather armfuls of home belonging to my husband’s head. I looked forward to my small, but Springer Spaniel. been meaning to try, or the boutique English from John Carroll University
a foot too long. uneven streets marked with names fennel and blood oranges at the West- uncle. The windows are large and look mighty cup of coffee and the view, one I As we left the shop, I saw a lovely with the beeswax candles. Time spent and a Master’s Degree in Education
For some, it is the bustle of a shop that roll about like a creamy liqueur Side Market to recreate that bracing out onto pastures, hills, and Croagh travel back to in my mind’s eye when I older couple sitting outside on a bench. wasted can be invaluable. Your heart from Baldwin-Wallace University.
filled with obscure French cheese on your tongue: Rue Saint Paul and salad shared on a Tuscan honeymoon. Patrick Mountain. The light changes want the comfort of that place. They were eating ice cream cones, while will thank you, and so will the kind She may be contacted at suemangan@
and Catalan olives, or a variety store Avenue Papineau. We sampled crepes Recently, I brushed elbows with holiday throughout the day and is particularly The day came when I needed to their liver and white Springer Spaniel folks who love large and are passionate yahoo.com
filled with bric-a- brac and wistful and smoked meat, purchased t-shirts, travelers from Philadelphia who were peaceful in the morning hours before wander, to stretch my legs and explore. remained by their side. His name was about their small business ventures. ■
memories of familiar clutter.Whether drank French beer in an Irish pub, gathering up sopressata and cured Continued on facing page Rather than walk the hillsides or Jack and he bore the most unique tuft
embark on an arduous climb of Croagh of auburn hair atop the crown of his
Patrick, I wanted lunch in a little
CONWAY LAND
head.
outdoor café and a walk among the Knowing that it was a matter of
quaint shops of Westport. At times, seconds before I stopped to pet the dog,
Seekers want the company of other
patient wanderers, and so my daughter
and cousin joined me on my journey.
my daughter began pulling at my arm
in embarrassment. I shrugged her off,
of course, and began to chat with the
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we stumbled upon Market 57, a encounter seemed rather serendipitous.
charming mercantile store. One wall
was filled with jars of sweets, and a
Did I forget to mention that Seekers
also tend to engage in random Fax: 440.352.9261
vintage cash till sat behind the counter
in a place of honor.
conversation with strangers?
This Valentine’s Day, give in to the
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trinkets and ogled over bottles of wine,
I noticed a small silver espresso maker
nestled on a shelf next to a tea cozy and
an eclectic selection of ceramic mugs.
During this epiphany, I realized that
like myself, my husband might also be
a Seeker and discovered my new coffee ERIN GO
pot in this very store.
The manager enquired about our
BRAGH
specific needs and I told him that he
apparently has a monopoly on espresso
makers across the West of Ireland.
We laughed and he treated me to a Serving Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga
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Off The Shelf The Arts ON THIS DAY IN IRISH HISTORY
By Terry Kenneally
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Around Us FEBRUARY
Grace’s McCarthy’s Poems
LIVE IN CONCERT DEATH AND step-father and their
closed community What Flowers Do at Night 1 February 1315 - Edward Bruce 15 February 1966 - John
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Bloomsbury Publisher ISBN 1-58234- refused to help fight his case
man named Liam Have you ever really wondered what they do at night? 2 February 1881 - Birth of
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Ward (played in the When the moon is up, and the stars are out, with no people walking about; James Joyce, poet, novelist,
A new feature which this column will, mini-series by Jaime The stars seem to align just so; they seem to shimmer, shine and glow. playwright. Finnish theatre director.
from time to time, highlight is a review of Dornan of Fifty Suddenly the flowers start to dance, putting on a show!
older books which are favorites of mine. Shades of Gray), who The owls watch, the raccoons stare, watching the flowers
3 February 1862 - Thomas 18 February 1992 - In what
There is no filter applied to my selections rents some property from her step-father. scatter in the air!
Francis Meager, Irish became known as the ‘X case’,
nationalist, is made Brigadier the attorney-general obtained
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just my gut feeling.
The first such selection is Death and
With the day of reckoning fast approach-
ing, Beth’s nerves begin to get the best of
A young man starts walking through their path,
And they unleash their flowery wrath!
General in the Union Army an injunction preventing a
Nightingales by Eugene McCabe. Inter- The morning comes, and the flowers are once again, potted plants.
during the American Civil fourteen-year-old rape victim
her, so she decides to confide in Mercy, a
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A shirt and pants.
War. When the war ended,
he was appointed Secretary
from traveling to Britain for an
abortion.
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who married her Protestant step-father Enroute to run away with Liam, Beth She bows to the clouds last Catholic monarch to be 28 February 1884 - Sean
when she was already pregnant by an meets up with another person, Denny, a Casting peaceful shadows crowned. MacDearmada, revolutionary,
Medjugorje Pilgrimage October 29 -passing, Nov 7which occurs prior to the books deaf mute who works for her step-father
unknown Catholic man. Her mother’s Wrapping, encasing, filling 8 February 1983 - The 1981 is born in Leitrim. He was one
and who issues Beth a dire warning about My heart between each beat Derby winner, Shergar, is stolen of the seven signatories of the
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AUDREY BURNS University with a Master of Science liann and the Fianna, I am blessed to and trying new things. My constant two and travel to all six Disney parks to Co. Antrim, before my ancestors
Hello, I am from Kent, Ohio. I am 19 focusing in Nursing Education in carry on my great-grandmothers legacy aim for excellence has led me to be one one day. I have traveled to nine coun- came to America in 1720. I am a recent
years old and currently in my second 2018. I have worked for two years as an and heritage. of the top female sales representatives tries so far, including Ireland, where graduate of Ashland University located
year at the Rochester Institute of Tech- Emergency Room nurse at University Ms. Enoch is sponsored by Sean’s Pub at GMS, where I have worked full time most of my family still lives. My family in Ashland, OH. I double majored in
nology (RIT) in Rochester, New York, Hospitals in Westlake, Ohio. Currently, & Eatery, Garrestsville. for the past five years. is from Portarlington, Offaly and I my- Philosophy and Political Science, while
where I study Visual Media - a program I am a travel Nurse and have worked My determination comes from being self hold dual citizenship with Ireland. also triple minoring in Ethics, History,
Audrey Burns focused on photography, graphic design, in Pennsylvania and Arizona. In my MAUREEN GINLEY the youngest of six siblings. My pater- Ms. Hutchinson is sponsored by Fado and Religion.
marketing, and management. When spare time, I enjoy traveling and have Hi there! I am a 26-year-old con- nal grandmother was from Co. Mayo, Pub & Kitchen, Columbus While at Ashland University, I was
not busy with my studies, I work with a had the opportunity to visit many tent marketer living and working in and it was always one of her wishes a member of the Ashbrook Scholar
graphic design studio and a non-profit cities throughout the world. I hold dual our state’s great capital – Columbus, that one of her grandchildren become KATHLEEN MALONE Program, defended a forty page thesis
organization, where I create content to citizenship and go back to Ireland every Ohio! A proud alumna of Magnificat a Rose of Tralee. One of my life goals is Hi there. I am 27 years old, born and on transcendental beauty and art,
solve problems in the community. For six months, making it my second home. High School, John Carroll University, to help children of single parents reach raised in Cleveland, Ohio. I have my President of the 2nd Amendment
example, I have made commercials for Ms. Delahunty is sponsored by Stone and the NEOMFA in Creative Writing their full potential. I am so blessed to Bachelor’s Degree in Art from Bowling Club, Office of Religious Life in Stu-
cancer research, branding for environ- Mad Pub & Restaurant, Cleveland. Program, my education has taken me have a supportive family that inspires Green State University, and my Mas- dent Senate, facilitator for 1Girl, and an
mental sustainability, and illustrations all around Northeast Ohio. me to move forward, but not everyone ter’s Degree in Counseling and Art active member in Philosophy Club. My
for mission trips. SHANNON ENOCH Following graduation with my MFA, has that motivation behind them. I Therapy from Ursuline College. For the hobbies include sewing, traveling, and
My mother’s Irish heritage dates back Hello, I am 22 years old, hailing from I packed up my things, moved to the want to focus on providing parents past year, I’ve worked as an Intensive watching the Pittsburgh Steelers. My
to when my ancestors came to America Garrettsville, Ohio. Currently I am a Arch City, and began my career at resources for childcare, healthcare, and Trauma Therapist and love working interests include art, philosophy, and
from Belfast and my father’s side hails senior at Hiram College, where I study Postali, a marketing agency that helps education. with kids. Catholicism.
from Armagh, Dublin and Kildare. Communication, Creative Writing, and attorneys build their brands, websites, Ms. Goebel is sponsored by Rebecca I recently spent six weeks touring Ms. Miller is sponsored by T & T
I have always been curious about my Public Leadership. Between classes I and client bases through a number of Kaminski the United States in 2017, visiting Creations
Ciara Delahunty Irish roots and getting involved with lead the Student Senate as the President creative techniques. twenty-two states in forty-five days.
the Ohio Rose Centre has opened a of Hiram’s student body, study inter- In my spare time, I enjoy writing for GRAINNE HUTCHINSON I have been to Ireland many times to CHRISTINE SMYTH
door to connecting with my family on a national politics as a Garfield Scholar the Ohio Irish American News, taking Dia dhuit! I am a 23-year-old Colum- visit family all over the country and Hello. I am 21 years old, and
whole new level. for Public Leadership, tutor American spin and hot yoga classes, volunteer- bus native from Dublin, Ohio. I’m a can’t wait to return. Both my mother was born and raised in Cleveland,
Ms. Burns is sponsored by Casey’s Sign Language, volunteer with the ing with A.D.O.P.T. Pet Rescue, and proud Buckeye Alumni with a bache- and father have Irish in their blood- Ohio. I attend Baldwin Wallace
Irish Imports, Rocky River local Habitat for Humanity chapter, exploring one of Central Ohio’s many lor’s in marketing with a Global Option line, and my father is a first-generation University and am pursuing an Arts
and connect with alumni as a Student hiking trails with my rescue dog Elvis. and spent an amazing semester abroad immigrant who arrived from Ireland Management & Entrepreneurship B.A.
CIARA DELAHUNTY Ambassador. My Irish heritage traces back to Bunna- at Trinity College Dublin. I currently when he was 25 years old. My heart is with a dance minor. My mom enrolled
Hello, I am 26 years old from Co- Outside of Hiram, I work as a howna Co. Mayo, where both paternal work at Huntington National Bank as happiest when painting, singing, volun- me in Irish dance classes fifteen years
lumbia Station, Ohio. My Irish heritage bartender at Two Travelers Tavern grandmother’s and grandfather’s fami- a Customer Insights Specialist, where teering on mission trips, and listening ago as a way to keep my deceased fa-
is from Dublin, Ireland, where all my in Garrettsville and volunteer at the lies resided. I utilize research to be the Voice of the to country music. I am honored to be a ther’s proud Irish roots alive in my
grandparents were born. My mother Windham Renaissance Family Center. Ms. Ginley is sponsored by the Sham- Customer. part of the Rose of Tralee Festival! life. My love of dance flourished as
was also born in Dublin and moved to I enjoy sculpting, writing, and hiking rock Club of Columbus In my spare time, I volunteer at the Ms. Malone is sponsored by The West I worked hard to attain my competitive
the United States in her early twenties. local Ohio trails. My great-grand- largest Ronald McDonald House in the Side Irish American Club achievements at the world
I graduated from Hiram College with mother. Margaret O’Hara, came to the DANIELLE GOEBEL world. My many hobbies include ten- championships. However, my pure
a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and United States from Foxford, Co. Mayo. I am 27, and a single mother. My son, nis, sailing, and anything crafty. Two MORGAN MILLER joy in dance shines best through
Shannon Enoch a minor in Bio-Medical Humanities From dancing in the kitchen to Gaelic Landon, is the reason for everything I of my biggest passions are traveling and Hello. I am 22 years old. I am from show performances.
in 2015. I graduated from Kent State folk jams to telling stories of Cu Chu- do. I love cooking, gardening, traveling Disney. I would love to combine the Marietta, OH. My Irish roots trace back My future ambitions are to tour with
a professional dance show, open my
own Irish dance school in Cleveland
named in honor of my dad, and offer
free special needs classes so that all
children may be able to experience the
joy of Irish dancing. I am so excited
and thankful to be here. Éire go brách!
Ms. Smyth is sponsored by St.
Colummkille Parish
Maureen Ginley Danielle Goebel Grainne Hutchinson Kathleen Malone Morgan Miller Christine Smyth
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