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February 2020 • Volume 14 - Issue 2
MARYS LANE ~10 Years of Rockin’ &
Reeling Ohio, and Beyond the Pale
We are all Americans, no matter what
we put before the hyphen or the home-
Editor’s land. It is hard to be the first to scale
Corner down; to step back; to reset the conversa- SAFE HOME Providing nationwide property &
tion; to be the adult. Be the adult; be the
By John O’Brien, Jr. one to break the cycle of hate that people
can call discourse, but if they are not of- casualty placement, life insurance and
fering viable solutions, is really just a rant. February 2020 Vol. 14 • Issue 2 Mark Dempsey
Founders
I thought, with the election, and the March 28, 1964 - January 10, 2020
Responsibilty for the Future stories within, that February would be a
Cliff Carlson & John O’Brien, Jr.
Mark Dempsey, 55, passed away employee benefits, as well as complex
Publisher John O’Brien Jr.
good issue. I am so pleased to offer you Editor John O’Brien Jr. at Grant Hospital on January 10th,
foreign liability for domestic and international
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this issue, full of the things you expect Design/Production Christine Hahn surrounded by family and the music of
ild winters never bother child, not an adult. If there are no each month, like events, and humor, Website Rich Croft @VerticalLift Queen and U2. A life-long Columbus
me. Mild discourse never viable solutions offered, then they reviews and recipes, sports, puzzles and Columnists resident and a proud south-ender, Mark
bothers me. And celebrat- are merely ranting, as any child can perspective, as well as a few surprises, Akron Irish Lisa O’Rourke graduated from South High School
clients in commercial products, contracts and
An Eejit Abroad CB Makem
ing St. Patrick’s Day is always one do. It takes an adult to break the found within. At Home Abroad Regina Costello and later earned an Associate’s degree
way I mark the end of the winter, temper tantrums, and have discourse So looking forward to seeing you all Behind the Hedge John O’Brien, Jr. in Business from Columbus State. In directors' & officers' liability.
no matter how hard or painful it on beliefs, then on solutions. Do not out & about Ohio this month, and as the Blowin’ In Susan Mangan between stints at Deibel’s Restaurant,
Cleveland Comhra Bob Carney
has been. It is still February, and we be ruled by your passions, but by Green Season comes into its own. Please Cleveland Irish Francis McGarry
catering, and owning Costello’s bar in
still have a ways to go, I know, but your brain. say hello, before saying goodbye, so we Columbus Irish Maureen Ginley Thurber Village, Mark worked in key
maybe we have turned the corner, to can share a bit of the craic. ■ Cooking Up a Hooley Katie Gagne positions for the State of Ohio, the City
the winter, the toxic discourse that “Let us not seek the Republican an- Crossword Puzzle Linda Fulton Burke of Columbus and Franklin County
Dublin Diaries Margaret Mary Hicks
is more rant than effort to actually swer or the Democratic answer, Nuair a stadann an ceol, stadann an Fields of Glory Vincent Beach governments.
accomplish something, anything, but the right answer. Let us not seek rince Illuminations J. Michael Finn Mark married Megan Stapleton, the
besides ranting. to fix the blame for the past. (When the music stops, so does the Kids Craic Dottie Wenger love of his life, and they were married
Madigan Muses Marilyn Madigan
And that is the point; if all some- Let us accept our own responsibility dance) Off Shelf/On This Day Terry Kenneally
for nearly 30 years. Megan was his
one is trying to do is rant, not to for the future.” John Out of the Mailbag John O’Brien, Jr. partner, greatest supporter, and his He served as past president and was
actually ACCOMPLISH something, Speak Irish Bob Carney rock – Mark was well aware of the fact an active member of the Columbus
then they are acting much like a –John F. Kennedy G et More to the Story Terry From Derry Terry Boyle that he had lucked out in the marriage Shamrock Club, and was also a member
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invades Eastern Ulster, seizing the 18 February 1948 - John A. Costello
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Mac Donlevy. in the first inter-party government.
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Irish American Archives Society, member of United Along its designated route.
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DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE
Spring will be in the air here soon.
Regina is a graduate of History and Philosophy from the National University of
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Ireland, Galway and a post graduate of Library and Information Studies from the
National University of Ireland, Dublin. She is the former Assistant Librarian of the
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incompetent buffoons govern our a definition of fundamentalism that a Clowns power it went sadly wrong.
Terry From country. Such people instill fear; they
destroy good will and make us fearful
friend once shared, fundamentalists are
no fun and all mental. Fundamental-
Continued from facing page Our elections have been manipulated
by outside forces, we stupidly placed
Derry about who we are and where we live;
their incompetency threatens our very
ists, of any religion, do not engage with
complex issues with any real integrity,
conscience. The senate Republicans,
in wishing to acquit Trump of his
a reality show celebrity in a powerful
place and it’s no joke. Now, when we’re
By Terry Boyle existence. Donald Trump. rather they like to simplify things to impeachment, have judged truth and in a time when it’s hard to know what
| 5PM
Donald Trump is one such clown. His suit a convenient agenda under an um- justice to be obsolete. is true and what is not, we need clowns.
actions, though laughable, are danger- brella of pseudo-righteousness. Trump There is no fair trial if there is no We need those who can help us regain
h 7,2020
ous. His twittering thoughts, the signs speaks their language when he reduces fair representation of the charges that our sanity. Those who can enable us
Marc
Send in the Clowns of a deranged mind, are insidious. Those
ideas are designed to play on our fears
and force us to become dependent on his
everything to propaganda and baseless
opinion. He lies, creates fake news, and
it’s lapped up as though it is the truth.
lay at Trump’s feet. Democracy, in
congress, has become a scapegoat for
senators who have washed their hands
to laugh at those who try to control us
through their own selfish greed.
It’s time for us to speak out against Saturday,
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Clowns are fascinating. Despite the clown. They are able to address subjects capricious leadership. His clownish actions are not laughed of the truth. Instead, these politicians the senselessness and defend what we
recent upsurge of despicable clowns we would normally avoid because they Clowns entertain, they subvert, and at, as they should be; instead, his idiotic prefer to pray with their wallets, while had, before it’s gone for good. Democ-
who aim to frighten rather than amuse, are able to make us laugh at ourselves. we love them for it. The clown delights ways are venerated by a Republican smothering the voice of reason inside racy is at risk of becoming redundant
the genre of the funny man or woman The jester, despite his skating on thin us with their wit. We love the absurdity Party who has lost its moral compass. themselves, and, as such, make a joke of as we pave the way for dictatorship. It’s
is of great value. ice, is tolerated by the king more than of custard pie, the whizzing bow tie and His presidency is the result of a joke government. time to send in the clowns. ■
For example, Shakespeare’s funny anyone else simply because the funny the big foot-in-mouth shoes. Even the backfiring on us. The world we live in is sadly missing
men were smart. Some have even specu- man speaks the truth. In a world full darkest clowns of Samuel Beckett can It’s one thing to be frustrated by clowns. Washington did need someone Get More to the Story
lated that his jokesters were Irish. Given of sycophants, we need someone to un- make us laugh until we cry. Trump is a Washington, but it’s another thing to to wake them up. However, if the vote More pics, and larger print too!
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their wicked sense of wry humour, I mask the truth, no matter how painful. mutant clown of hazardous proportions. be made fun of by a man who uses his in 2016 was meant to shake up those in
would believe it. Those men were experts The scary clown, such as that of He makes our bellies ache, but not in a power to inflate his own ego. Now, the
in levity and satire. Stephen King’s ‘IT”, is rooted in our fear good way. joke is on us. 3
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a jab. Whether it was about sex, death or The dangerous clowns are those who willing to abandon their consciences in president scoffs at those who suffer, is it Visit c leveland
power, there was no taboo subject for the are in power. It’s a scary world when order to get what they want? The recent funny? While Trump ignores the chaos
reaction to the editorial in Christianity he’s creates, we should not.
Today says it all. Whether we like it or not, our world
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Akron Irish Wigs on the Green
By Lisa O’Rourke by John Myer UK is Ireland’s largest trading partner, With the election of John Finucane, centennial of the Irish War of Inde-
the Irish economy will be hurt and the son of slain Irish Civil Rights pendence, where his Government was
Stormont Back in Business benefitted. Lawyer Pat Finucane, to the North going to equally honor the despised
The political parties leading the Six Many financial and service compa- Belfast MP seat in the December 2019 “Black and Tans” with those fighting
Counties have broken a three-year nies currently located in London have UK Parliament elections, the Unionist for Irish Independence. Upon imme-
What We Do for Love
long deadlock in the Northern Ire- MP’s find themselves in the minority. diate and forceful backlash to this
land Legislative Assembly. The As- Finucane, representing Sinn Fein, won tone-deaf action, Fine Gael cancelled
sembly, created as part of the Good the North Belfast seat, long held by the event.
I admit it, I am that person…I love this theory. A quick search led to Irish Friday Accord, has not met for the DUP Westminster leader, Nigel Dodd.
love! I can’t wait for Valentines’ Day, read stories that “changed history.” The quota- last three years. The Assembly, which This seat was held by the DUP since Ohio March Primary
Jane Austen, watch Rom/Coms, just give tion marks are there because the history meets at The Parliament Buildings the creation of the Six County statelet Our friends in Columbus have de-
it all to me! It is so pervasive that I have that they changed was personal narrative. at Stormont Estate in East Belfast, is a century ago. This tipped the balance cided to honor the Feast of St. Patrick
infected my entire family, which is amaz- I was after bigger fish; did it change often referred to as “Stormont.” to a majority of the 18 seats from the by setting the Ohio Primary Election
ing considering that I am at a gender the fates of countries for example? Yes, An impasse was reached three years Six Counties in the UK Parliament to on March 17th, 2020. Irish Americans
disadvantage there; three to one. yes it did. The very nature of Ireland was ago when the Loyalist parties (DUP Nationalists. A certain milestone for in Ohio will, thankfully, be able to
You may think that I bullied them, but changed due to love, probably not for the The Ros Tapestry on display in Wexford. This panel shows the abduction of Dervorgilla. & UUP) stopped recognition of Irish the Six Counties. take advantage of Ohio’s Early Voting.
I like to think my pure enthusiasm and better, and by an O’Rourke no less. as one of the Official languages in the Any Ohio Voter can request to vote by
solid belief that love is indeed the answer It happened hundreds of years ago, Ireland, Rory O’Connor, and was granted seem more attributable to him than any Six Counties, coupled with the “Ash The Dáil mail prior to the Primary or in person
permeated the minds of the men in my back when Ireland was a feudal system, land in the East of Ireland, in Meath, great love for Dervorgilla. for Cash” scandal involving the DUP. 2020 will also be a busy year for the at your County’s Board of Election
life. It speaks to their character that they many chiefs with many fiefdoms overseen which was known as the Pale. Rory even- So, did love change the fate of Ireland? As part of the agreement to reconvene, been eyeing Dublin or Amsterdam as Dáil Éireann (Irish Parliament). Look Offices. Remember February 18th is
endure me without criticism and even by a high king. Alliances between the tually bent the knee to him and retired to No, no it did not. Not unless we want to Irish Language Legislation will now be likely places to move operations to stay for Taoiseach (PM) Leo Varadkar to the deadline to register or change your
appear to absorb a little bonhomie from fiefdoms were forged in some instances, the west of Ireland as the last High King call narcissism and unbridled ambition introduced for adoption. within the EU. The Border with the call a snap election for the 158 mem- voting address for the 2020 March
the experience. through marriage. of Ireland. love. This was not the Valentine that I Losses in the London Parliament Six Counties is the largest issue; PM bers of the Irish Legislative body in Primary. www.Ohiosos.gov ■
In spite of all of this or maybe because Just such an arrangement occurred I first heard this story over a few pints supposed at the outset. elections this past December moti- Boris Johnson has bent to EU pressure February 2020.
of it, I decided that my reading list must to a young lady named Dervorgilla, in in Cleveland. I was told was that the I wanted to think that some thwarted vated the DUP to come to the table. and moved to soften any impact to the Varadkar, leader of the Fine Gael Get More to the Story
expand. It has taken a macho turn, in an the 12th century. She was the daughter O’Rourkes were to blame for the English romance shifted history. And, not for A functioning Assembly is critical artificially created border between the party, was recently forced to cancel More pics, and larger print too!
attempt to redress the omissions of my of the chieftain of Meath, a reportedly coming to Ireland! Tiarnan O’Rourke nothing, the love part sells the narrative to manage the implementation and Six Counties and Republic of Ireland. a memorial ceremony related to the @www.ohioianews.com
past, catching up on fearsome Hunter S. lovely young lady who was promised by couldn’t keep his wife happy and then then and now. It sold the story and moti- impact of Brexit. This has created the likelihood of a
Thompson and his ilk, the snarky, inebri- her father to none other than Tiernan couldn’t let go of the embarrassment of vated some of the chieftains who backed customs border in the Irish Sea, much
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Introducing Your 2020 Ohio Rose of Tralee Applicants!
Shannon Enoch dual citizenship to Ireland has allowed I graduated from John Carroll Uni- from Portarlington, Offaly. Applicant potential to contribute to environmen- Lynn Schutte isn’t a day I don’t listen and sing along.
23, Wadsworth, Ohio the staple of my heritage to open endlessversity in 2017 with a BA in Theology Sponsor: Fado Pub & Kitchen, Dublin, tally sustainable design. I have spent 23, Hamilton, Ohio I am a big advocate for mental health
Hello! I am from Garrettsville, Ohio possibilities for my future. and Religious Studies, with a minor OH. time travelling the world and working Hello, I am a marketing professional and am working to establish annual
- the birthplace of Life Savers candy! All that I am and who I’ve become is in Business and Classical Studies. I in conservation, which led me to focus with an entrepreneurial side hustle! charity volleyball tournaments to ben-
I work as an Accident Liaison for the because of the sacrifices made by those basically tried cover as many different Cailin Mary Klein my career and research on promoting After graduating from the University efit that cause.
Cleveland Clinic. This past year I gradu- before to emigrant to the United States. subjects as I could in my four years as 19, Ohio University environmentally sustainable behavior of South Carolina Honors College, I We trace my family back to County
ated from Hiram College with a degree Applicant Sponsor: 5 Points Coffee an undergrad. Hello, I am eagerly pursuing a degree across all age groups through edu- started my business, writing blogs and Clare, Ireland. For my middle name, I
in Communication and Writing and and Tea. Charity of Choice: Mercy Inter- Currently, I work full time as a high in Business and Marketing. My stu- cation and innovation; by looking to creating social media content for other was given my grandmother’s maiden
have begun my next journey towards national Centre. school youth minister at Immaculate dent experiences thus far have been nature for inspiration. businesses and entrepreneurs. name of Irwin to honor my family. I
entering into the field of Public Health Heart of Mary Church in Cuyahoga wonderful, l as I was inducted into the Outside of work I play Gaelic foot- By day, I’m also a marketer at a wear it proudly. Applicant Sponsor:
Shannon Enoch as I study to become a paralegal. Maureen Rose Ginley Falls and am working towards my MA Schey Sales Program, accepted into the ball and camogie, enjoy horse-riding healthcare technology manufacturing Ohio Irish American News.
In my spare time, I enjoy being 27, Columbus, Ohio in Theology. Women in Leadership Organization, and rock-climbing and exploring the company, helping healthcare providers
involved with my local community by Hello! I live/work in Columbus. A Whenever I’m not diving head-first and I am also actively involved in the beautiful Ohio Metroparks. Yet, over- improve the patient experience. I love Christine Smyth
volunteering at the Wadsworth YMCA, proud alumna of John Carroll Uni- into slip-n-slides covered in shaving DSP Business Fraternity. all my favorite thing to do is to have a reading, traveling and spending time 22, Cleveland, Ohio
listening to National Public Radio versity and the NEOMFA in Creative cream with my teens, I enjoy teaching I am passionate about education, cup of tea and chat with the family at focusing on personal development. Hello! My passion is Irish dance.
podcasts, learning new crochet stitches, Writing Program, I made the move from Irish Dance, drinking hot coffee, and health, and volunteerism. I am the home. Applicant Sponsor; Cleveland While in school, I was active at Irish culture is an essential part of my
and writing Spoken Word poetry. My Cleveland to Buckeye Land in August watching all things superhero-related product of wonderful people; my GAA. the Catholic Center, leading small life, with having proud family roots in
great-grandmother, Margaret O’Ha- 2017. with my little sister. Applicant Spon- grandparents were both born and groups and beginning my journey as Co. Clare. My future aspirations are
ra, traveled to the United States from I currently work as a User Experience sor: The Harp. raised in Co. Mayo Ireland, and my Sara Scacchi a Sunday school teacher. My maternal to be an Irish dance teacher, wife, and
Foxford, Co. Mayo. From dancing in the Content Writer at Huntington Nation- parents are educators. 24, Parma, Ohio grandmother was raised in Co. Cork. mother someday.
kitchen to Gaelic folk tunes to telling al Bank. Here, I put my creative and Grainne Hutchinson I was raised to value education and Hello! I found my heart’s home in Although she passed away before I was Currently, I am working towards
stories of Cu Chulainn and the Fianna, I editorial skills to work to create better 24, Cleveland, Ohio taught early on that it would give Tremont. I am not ready to face the born, I feel a deep connection to her opening The Smyth School of Irish
am blessed to carry on my great-grand- financial experiences for customers and Dia dhuit! I was born, raised, and me the opportunity to do something fact that I am almost half-way to 50! I because her maiden name was Lynn. Dance, named in honor of my de-
mother’s legacy and heritage. Applicant bankers alike. educated a Buckeye! I have a Bachelor’s meaningful with my life. attended Bowling Green State Univer- Last summer my family and I trav- ceased father. I teach classes to adults,
Sponsor: Quinn Irish Radio. In my spare time, I write for the Ohio in Marketing with a Global Option, Overall, my goals follow the path that sity to obtain my BSBA in Marketing eled to Ireland, fulfilling the dream of children, and special needs students
Meghan Gallagher Irish American News and volunteer which required a fantastic semester will lead me to success. I am excited to and am currently pursuing my MBA visiting her hometown and exploring so that all may experience the joy of
Meghan Gallagher side-by-side with my rescue dog El- abroad at Trinity College Dublin. continue learning, meet new people, in Entrepreneurship from Ashland our Irish heritage. Applicant Sponsor: dance.
20, Cleveland, Ohio vis (who is a Friendly Pet Visitor with I now use my degree at Huntington and build my skillset, so that I can then University. Coffee Break Communications. My background as a Regional
Hello, I a full-time student at Mer- the National Church Residences). My National Bank as a Customer Insights make a great impact on others. Appli- I am a proud little sister, a Champion and World Medal Holder,
cyhurst University. At my university, paternal grandmother, Mary Josephine Specialist. There I utilize customer cant Sponsor: Brady Campbell Irish plant-lover, a cat mother, a very sad Molly Shonk paired with my passion for teaching,
I founded the first Irish Club, where Ginley (née Loftus), was born in Bun- research and data to be the voice of the Dance. (but committed) Cleveland sports 24, Columbus, Ohio inspires my life goals. I am a student
we focus on uniting students of Irish nahowna, Co. Mayo, and came to the customer throughout the company. fan & a small business owner. I enjoy Hello, I attended numerous schools at Baldwin Wallace University, study-
descent as well as educating those who States at age 19. My paternal grandfa- In my spare time, I volunteer at the Sarah McInerney practicing yoga, eating too much playing collegiate volleyball, but grad- ing Arts Management, Entrepreneur-
wish to learn more about the culture. ther, Thomas Ginley, has family roots in largest Ronald McDonald House in the 28, University of Akron, Ohio sushi and creating art of all kinds. I uated cum laude in Criminal Justice ship, & Dance. I love spending my
I spend my time in Cleveland working the same village. My great-grandfathers world and The Royals Project, where I I was born and raised in Co. Clare believe in love, the Universe’s way of from Lourdes University, in 2018. My free time with family, and I am so
as a waitress at Edgewater Yacht Club. on this side even grew up on neighbor- get to hang out with princess Anna. As on the west coast of Ireland. I moved creating strange yet perfect timing internship led me to Capital Universi- grateful to be a part of the Cleveland
My roots run deep in the West Park ing farms. Applicant Sponsor: BUA Irish my brother was diagnosed with cancer to Ohio in 2017 to pursue a PhD, spe- and that it’s okay for us all to take ty Law School, where I completed my Irish Community. Applicant Sponsor:
community of Cleveland, where the Whiskey. at two, charities helping kids facing cializing in the area of Biomimicry. breaks when we need it. paralegal and now work as a litigation Casey’s Irish Imports, Rocky River,
community itself embraces the Irish terminal illnesses hold a special place Biomimicry is an interdisciplinary My Irish legacy descends from Cork paralegal. OH.
culture with immense pride. My Irish Erin Hogan in my heart. design approach, based on the idea and every year my family coordinates In my free time, I am a competitive
heritage runs on both sides of my family 24, Cleveland, Ohio Disney and Traveling are my two that natural selection has led to the a “Quinn Clan Reunion” to honor our volleyball player and travel and play Get More to the Story
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along the West of Ireland (Claire, Achill, Hi everyone, I have strong Irish greatest passions. I hold dual citizen- development of resource efficient heritage and family. Applicant Spon- in as many tournaments as possible.
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Annual St. Brigid’s Day Mass and Celebration
Gallagher and Philip Olwill, 1838; the and Washington families, 1848.
Cleveland Farnan and Gibbons families and Charles
C. Rogers, 1839; Patrick Farley, 1840;
Passage over the stormy Atlantic was
far different in the early days from what
Irish John and William Given, 1841; Rev. A.
McReynolds and William Milford, 1842;
it is at the present time. The pioneer emi-
grants came over in sailing vessels, and six The Ladies Ancient Order of Hiber- 9th, 11:00 a.m. @St. Patrick’s Church on the right front side of the Church of the Season, in Thorpe Hall.
By Francis McGarry the West Side McMahon family, John, weeks was considered a quick passage. nians Our Lady of the Rosary Divi- West Park, 4427 Rocky River Drive, for the Hibernians, 2020 Hibernian of the Year
Matthew, Thomas and Patrick McCart, The frail vessels tossed about on the an- sion’s annual St. Brigid’s Day Mass Cleveland, Ohio 44135. Family and Friends. Robert Fitzgerald; Grand Mar-
The Originals: Part One
1845; Prof. Fitzgerald, Patrick W. and his gry ocean waves, followed by a calm that and Celebration is Sunday, February Seating will be reserved in the pews Following Mass, shal Thomas Scanlon; Mother
son William J. Gleason; Patrick H. Bres- would last for weeks at a time. How the please join us for a of the Year Kathleen Mangan:
lin, Peter F. and Patrick McGuire, Squire poor people suffered with sickness, often breakfast buffet & Inside Co-Chair Maureen
Duffy, William McReynolds, Dr. Strong with hunger and thirst, but never with unfortunately, was not successful. The short program to Mohney; Outside Co-Chair
It was a tad bit chilly the other day. As I excerpt from that article: and the Story family, 1847; William and despair; for on the other side was God’s The Originals English government captured its leaders, introduce the 2020 Chris Cooper.
left school, I placed a knitted stocking cap The earliest settlers of Cleveland his son, Thomas G. Fitzsimons; Dennis own country, liberty, and the opportunity Continued from previous page gave them a drumhead court martial, Hibernian of the Year Ladies Ancient Order of Hi-
on my head. It was knitted by a friend of number among its inhabitants a respect- and his sons John, Patrick, W.D. and L.D. to secure a home, a fortune, to be a man sentenced some of them to the gallows, and the United Irish bernians, Inc. Our Lady of the
mine who is at the early stages of knitted able sprinkling of the vigorous sons and Gleason, John Holland, Patrick Walsh, among America’s free men. After 1848 there was a steady arrival of others to imprisonment for life, to banish- Societies Honorees for the first time Rosary Division Cleveland, Ohio ■
stocking caps. The end product was rather daughters of the Emerald Isle. Among the William Kenney, Patrick Monks, Patrick One of our old friends recently told us Irish emigrants, composed of a sturdy, in- ment to Australia and America, for love
unique. first people of that nationality to make O’Rourke, Daniel and Patrick O’ Brien, that it took him three months and three telligent class. Those who latterly arrived of native land. The jails were filled with
One of the students commented on the their homes here and grow up in our
uniqueness of the stocking cap on my community as useful, industrious and
Frank and his son, Owen Kane, Thomas
Maher, James Farasey, Patrick O’Mara,
days to cross from Liverpool to New York;
and three weeks and four days by canal
and those who followed were impelled
thither by the sad conditions existing in
the rank and file who were subsequently
released, providing that they would leave
Coming Next Month: March 2020
head. Another turned to him and said, thrifty citizens were the following: Wil- Patrick Buckley, Michael Mooney, Paul boat, stage and foot, from New York to the old land. the country. Bringing you the movers, shakers and music makers
“He’s Irish.” That happens quite a bit at liam Murphy, 1830; the Evans family, Ar- McGuire, Patrick M. Smith, John Shields, Cleveland, but at he end of his tedious An artificially created famine exist- The proposition was largely accepted, in our community each month.
school. It has been used to explain my thur Quinn, John Smith, 1833; Dr. Robert Christopher Mullen, James Dunn, journey he found his father and mother ed in all parts of Ireland from 1846 to and thus these young Irish rebels joined 2nd Kristen & Brian Bigley (Uilleann pipes, fiddle). 7 pm, Cuyahoga County
haberdashery, vocabulary and my fore- Bailey; Dr. Johnson(died 1847); Robert William Mulcahy, Luke Brennan, James and a little patch of their own ground to 1849; people died by the thousands from their revolutionary kindred in this free Library Fairview Park, OH.
head on Ash Wednesday. Sanderson and Joseph Turney, 1834; Hugh McMahon, James Walsh, James Reardon, till, which repaid him for all of the hard- actual starvation; the bogs, the hedges and and prosperous country, our city getting
The kids have no idea what “Irish” Buckley, Sr., and David Pollock, 1835; the Barrett, Brasell, Carr, Carroll, Collins, ships he endured. highways were strewn with the dying and its share. It was not many years until these 10th IACES General Meeting
means and who the Irish were in Amer- Hugh Blee, Patrick Smith and Fathers Connelly, Costello, Daley, Day, Delaney, He has for years been one of our most the dead. Added to this was the shocking young Irish “rebels” became American 14th Claddagh Ball
ica. In Cleveland we have records that Dillon and O’Dwyer, 1836; Capt. Michael Dempsey, Fanning, Farrell, Gallagher, prosperous citizens, but he has always cruelty and infamous government of patriots and took pride in fighting and 17th Mass at St. Colman’s; 178th Cleveland St. Patrick’s Day Parade
elucidate who the Irish originals, includ- C. Frawley, D. McFarland, the Cahill, Galwey, Hayes, Keary, Kelley, Lynch, preserved a warm spot in his heart for the England. dying for the overthrow of human slavery, kicks off @1:04 p.m.; Gathering @WSIA after the Parade.
ing an article by William Gleason in the Conlan and Whelan families, 1837; Father Lee, Manning, McGee, Nevins, Powers, land of his birth. From the time of the unfortunate for a United America and for the humil-
17th Election Day! Please VOTE!
Plain Dealer in 1896. The following is an Peter McLoughlin, Michael Feely, Michael Reeves, Ryan, Sheehan, Tobin, Tierney Continued on facing page “union” down to this time Daniel O’Con- iation of their ancient and hereditary foe,
nell, the elegant tribune of the Irish race, who aided the southern confederacy with 19th WSIA General Meeting
appealed to the British government for recognition, privateers, cannon, rifle, shot 25th 44th Cleveland International Film Festival Kicks Off
justice for his people with the same breath and shell.
27th 28th Annual Medina Charity Beer Run
counseling peace and obedience to the The vast majority of the Irish race came
laws enacted by an alien government. to America with a feeling of vengeance 27th Celtic Voyage: Journey to the New World (Uilleann pipes w/orchestra
Finally, the long-suffering people were against the English government that will & chorale), 7:30 pm, Bay Presbyterian Church, Bay Village, Ohio
driven to desperation and openly rebelled. never be eradicated until home rule is Tickets/info: KBBproductions.net
The revolutionary party, known in exists in their native land. To illustrate the 28th Celtic Voyage: Journey to the New World (Uilleann pipes w/orchestra
history as the “Young Ireland party,” or- supreme contempt of the Irish emigrant & chorale), 7:30 pm, Medina Presbyterian Church, Medina, Ohio.
ganized throughout all of Ireland for the or exile for the British government it is Tickets/info: KBBproductions.net
overthrow of British misrule in that sorely only necessary to call attention to the
oppressed country. The bone and sinew of well-established truth that every Irishman
Ireland were in the movement, having for
their object the tearing asunder of the hat-
worthy of the name throws off the yoke
of England and becomes a naturalized
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of an Irish republic, the freedom of their law permits. ■
native land, the government of Ireland by
the people of Ireland. Francis McGarry holds undergradu-
This commendable object was led by ate degrees from Indiana University in
a gallant band of young Irish patriots, Anthropology, Education and History
opposed to O’Connell’s fruitless peace and a Masters in Social Science from the
policy. Prominent among them were University of Chicago. He is an assistant
Thomas Davis, Thomas Francis Meagher principal and history teacher. Francis is
(later the commander of the famous Irish a past president of the Irish American
brigade in our civil war), William Smith Club East Side. He is the founder and past
O’Brien, John Mitchell, Terrence Bellow president of the Bluestone Division of the
McManus, John Martin, Charles Gavin Ancient Order of Hibernians.
Duffy, Kevin Izod O’ Dougherty, and
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Help us to forgive and enable us to act Again, my mother was the one that out of the oven. We
onto that path. St. Brigid Pray for us. took care of my Aunt after she left the even made a special
M adigan On St. Valentine’s Day, the com- hospital. I again helped my mother and Dublin Diaries cookie with extra
Muses mercial world celebrates the day with
sentiments of love with cards, flowers
she reminded me that my grandmother
used to call me her little nurse. Finally, By Margaret Mary Hicks
Hershey Kisses on it
for Santa.
By Marilyn Madigan and more. Nurses demonstrate and I recognized the signs God was sending Christmas Day was
witness love every day of their careers.;me. I changed my career goals from great, but also a bit
Midwives and nurses in the delivery teaching to nursing. draining. Jessica had
Year of the Nurse 2020 Vision - Growth and
room welcome us to the world and I had the privilege and honor to be twenty people over for
witness the love of our parents; nurses a nurse for forty-one years at Uni- dinner and it has been
are in the Emergency Room to help us versity Hospitals. During that time, I awhile since I have had
In honor of the 200th Anniversa-
ry of the birth of Florence Nightin-
There are still many concerns with
health care in Ireland. Nurses have
when we are hurt or experiencing a life
altering condition; nurses are in the
Operating Room, making sure that are
witnessed the love of parents for their
child in the Pediatric Intensive Care
Unit. The love story that will always
Inspiration for the Future a big Christmas with
a lot of people around.
Nonetheless, it was
gale, the World Health Organization spoken out and continued to do so; needs are take care of when we cannot stay with me was when a mother told us The last couple months have been a remember for the rest of my life. great to meet everyone;
(WHO) has declared 2020 as the Year nurses are truly the best advocates speak for ourselves; Nurses are in our to stop CPR and let her child go home whirlwind. It was so busy, but I got to My dad was so happy to find out I they were so welcom-
of the Nurse. WHO Director General for their patients and health care in patient rooms and in Intensive Care to God. have so many wonderful experiences was visiting Vienna; his mom’s family is ing and thoughtful.
Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus general. Units, providing care so that we can What a blessing that was for her packed into a very short amount of time. actually from Vienna. I learned so much Getting to meet
stated, “Nurses and Midwives are the heal; In hospitals, your best friend and child. I thank God that I was able to I also managed to make a lot of progress about the history of the country and got more of my grandma’s
backbone of every health system: in St. Brigid’s Prayer for advocate are the nursing staff; Nurses touch many lives as a nurse and work in becoming more independent and to see where some of my family came family was so lovely
2020 we’re are calling on all countries Compassion and Justice are out in the community, teaching with the best nurses and other health growing to be confident in doing things from, which was awesome. My time in and it made me feel
to invest in nurses and midwives as I think it is fitting to write about the us how to care for ourselves to remain care workers. on my own. Vienna was well-spent and it made me more at home even
part of their commitment to health for Nursing profession in the Month of healthy. Their impact is felt every day; Nursing has been recognized as one In early December, I had the opportu- more comfortable with traveling in that though most of them
all.” February, for February is the month we are blessed. of the most respected professions. In nity to see Hozier live for the second time. I could navigate a country that does not were only meeting me
Nurses and midwives have dedicated that we celebrate two important Feast our nation’s capital, there are only two I saw him for the first time in concert have English as its first language. for the first time. I am
themselves to providing care for those Days: St. Brigid and St. Valentine. St. Little Nurse monuments dedicated to women. How about five years ago when he played in After Vienna, I spent a few days back so blessed to have such
in need from birth to death, since the Brigid’s Prayer for Compassion and I did not originally plan to become a fitting that these monuments recognize Cleveland at Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica. in Dublin suffering with tonsillitis before wonderful people so
days of Florence Nightingale. Accord- Justice is a Prayer to St. Brigid that to nurse. I always wanted to be a History the Nursing profession. I loved that concert because I got to go heading to Manchester for Christmas. close to me.
ing to the WHO, the world “needs 9 me can be said by Nurses. Teacher. God had other plans for me. The first Monument is the Nuns of with my cousin, and I remember it being This was only my second time on a flight After almost a week Margaret Mary enjoying a cheesecake-flavored pretzel in
million more nurses to achieve univer- St. Brigid of Ireland, blessed woman He gave me signs that I missed. When the Battlefield, dedicated in 1924, rec- a phenomenal show. alone, so I was a little nervous I’d mess in Manchester, I had the Spittelberg Christmas Market in Vienna, Austria.
sal health coverage by 2030.” of endless generosity, fill our hearts I was 4, my grandmother was in a very ognizing the Sister Nurses of the Amer- Being able to see him again in Dublin something up or forget to go through to (reluctantly) go back
Irish Nurses with a desire for peace and a love for serious accident. For her recovery, ican Civil War. The second Monument was amazing. He has a beautiful voice customs or something. home to Dublin. While I was glad to get Dublin, and I am in love with everything
Last February, I had the honor to justice and compassion. Inspire us to she came to my house for my mother recognizes the Nurses of the Vietnam and is an extraordinary performer. See- I got to the airport super early, but settled back in and see friends and family, about it. My apartment is small, but it
march on O’Connell Street Dublin be advocates for reconciliation in the to take care of her. There were times War. Nurses should be recognized for ing the show in Dublin was a reflective I was glad because it gave me time to it was so hard to say goodbye. We were all has everything I need inside and there
with the Irish Nurses in bringing their face of conflict and strengthen us to when my mother asked me to keep my all their contributions, not just at War. moment for me because back when I saw get more accustomed. Everything went sad, but we quickly reminded ourselves are so many amenities that are just a few
concerns to the public. The concerns speak for the poor, the homeless and eye on my grandmother. My grand- We all know someone who is a nurse. Hozier in Cleveland, I was a first-semes- according to plan and I didn’t miss my that it’s only an hour flight between us minutes walk away.
that the Irish Nurses were address- those who cannot speak for them- mother used to call me her little nurse. During this Year of the Nurse, make it ter freshman at Ohio University. It was flight or board the wrong plane, thank and we will have another visit again soon. It is also nice to have my own space and
ing were the same as Nurses have in selves. St. Brigid of Kildare, help us to I forgot about that after her death. a point to thank a nurse for her service a time of major personal growth for me God. When I got back to Dublin, I started be able to decorate and plan what I want
the United States. These concerns find within us the patience, vision and When I was a Junior in High School, and dedication. ■ and the same can be said for the last show Upon arrival in Manchester, I was out the search for my own apartment. for the apartment. Moving out made me
are always patient focused, and deal will to stoke the fire of compassion still planning on being a History in Dublin. greeted by my lovely cousins. When I was While I enjoyed living with my aunt, it realize just how much I missed being
with working conditions that prevent and charity to help those who need teacher, my aunt hurt her foot and de- Get More to the Story I am at a crossroads in my life and a child, they came to visit my family and was time for me to become independent independent and having my own space,
nurses providing the best care to their our support and guidance-especially veloped Tetanus. For over a month, we More pics, and larger print too! these past five months in Dublin have I in Cleveland several times and it was now that I am pretty familiar with Dub- so I am really happy everything fell into
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patients. those who hurt us or disappoint us. did not know if she would live or die. inspired me to grow in ways I never like no time had passed at all between us. lin. With the housing crisis going on here, place.
imagined. While both shows were great, The last time I saw my cousin Jessica was I was genuinely worried about finding a My second semester at Trinity starts
it was a special feeling being able to hear when my grandmother passed away, so it place, especially as a student. I started out on January 27, so I am counting down
Every Friday and his beautiful music live in Dublin. It was has been about six years.
a very memorable experience and I was
so glad to be able to see him in his home
It was great to catch up with her and
by sifting through listings on Daft.ie; it is the days to go back. While I enjoyed this
a great tool to find places, and I found my well-deserved break, I miss my friends
the rest of the family and I was thrilled to apartment through this site. and the buzz of campus. It should be
Saturday Night,
country. meet the kids and spend time with them. I was extremely lucky to find my apart- busier than the last, due to the pressure
In mid-December I made a somewhat Before going, I was worried I wouldn’t be ment. It was actually the first viewing I of completing my thesis in July, but I am
impulsive decision to go to Vienna with able to connect with the kids because I went to and I did not know what it was excited to be booked up again.
my friend Beck. I am so happy I went. am not around kids their age back home, going to look like beforehand, but I was Slán go fóill. ■
Starting January 3rd until April 25th! Austria is a beautiful country and Vienna but it was great because they were just as pleasantly surprised. That day alone, this
is filled with so much history, art and excited to meet me as I was to meet them. apartment had seven viewings scheduled. Margaret Mary is a postgraduate student
"We put the FUN in funeral...." culture.
I was so lucky to be able to experience
I brought over Hershey Kisses so we I was so worried it would not work studying marketing at Trinity College Dublin.
could make Christmas cookies (which is out, but through it all I ended up getting She is an alumna of the E.W. Scripps School
Kennedy’s Theatre at Playhouse Square it during Christmas. The Christmas Mar- pretty much only an American tradition, it. The timing was just perfect and there of Journalism at Ohio University and is
Downtown Cleveland kets there were wonderful and being able I learned). They absolutely loved baking definitely had to be a few people looking from Cleveland, Ohio. To keep up with her
216-241-6000 or 866-546-1353 to embrace all the treats, mulled wine the cookies and it was so magical to see out for me up in heaven. adventures abroad, follow @margamary on
and decorations was something I will their little faces light up when they came I now live down on the southside of Instagram.
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