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February 2012
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Siobhan Carroll
Class of 2011
Rose of Tralee
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Welcoming Back South Side Irish Saint Patrick’s Day Parade retain and enrich this 32-year tradition Fest has grown in significance and fol-
Pre- Parade Fundraiser at Bourbon Street has proven worth it.” lowing,” said Mike Nix, executive di-
Kicking off March 2 and running rector of the Beverly Art Center.
The South Side Irish Parade Com- until March 8, 2012, the Chicago Irish Tickets in advance at O’Brien Pub
mittee and Bourbon Street will co- Film Festival is one of only three such or the South Side Irish Parade offices
host a Pre-Parade fundraiser Saturday, festivals in the country. at 10934 A South Western Ave. Chi-
February 18, 2012 from 6 until 10 p.m. “Just as the parade itself began was cago, IL 60643.
in Marionette Park. as a seedling nurtured by the Wee Peo- For information 708/388-8881.
Regarded as the first official cel- ple, the Beverly Art Center’s Irish Film www.southsideirishparade.org.
ebration marking the return of the
South Side Irish Parade, the Bour-
bon Street fundraiser will help the
committee meet the mounting costs
earmarked for barricades, porta-
potties, marketing, security and
clean up.
“Everyone’s rolling up their sleeves
or reaching in their wallets because
they know the return of the parade
with a zero tolerance campaign is a
winner for the neighborhood,” said
Joe Connelly, parade chairman. “Our Green River Golden Anniversary
pre-parade party celebrates the ac-
complishments of all those who have In 1963 members of Plumbers Lo-
worked hard to recast this parade and cal 130 in Chicago came up with the
those who want to contribute now to brilliant idea of dying the Chicago
help defray costs.” River green for St. Patrick's Day. 2012
Advance tickets will be $25 ($30 will be the 50th consecutive year that
at the door) for food, beverages, live they have colered the river green. This
music and door prizes. The Larkin and year the dying will be done at 10 am
Moran Brothers will perform tradi- along the river between Wabash Ave.
tional Gaelic music. The evening will and Columbus Drive. The river will
include silent auctions, raffles, split remain green until dusk. The ever
the pot and more. popular St. Patrick's Day parade will
Tradition Marches On is the theme begin at noon on the 17th. It will take
for the March 11, 2012 South Side place along Columbus Drive between
Irish St. Patrick’s Day Parade, a book- Balbo and Monroe. For further infor-
end finish to Sunday’s Family Fest at mation or questions visit the web sites
the Beverly Arts Center and a grand - www.greenchicagoriver.com or www.
culmination of a 10-day celebration of chicagostpatsparade.com
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Cover Photo by Irish American Hall of Fame Announces 2012 Nominees Edward Flanagan, Fr. Mychal Judge,
The Irish American Hall of Fame and vetted all nominations and speci- G. Ryan; Public Service: Commodore Monsignor Ignatius McDermott; Edu-
Cathy Curry (IAHOF) announces the nominees fied a number of candidates to be put John Barry, Mayor Richard M. Daley, cation: Loretta Brennan Glucksman,
for the its 2012 class of inductees. forth in an election. The award catego- Mary Harris “Mother” Jones, Senator
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were submitted from ries and nominees listed on the 2012 Robert F. Kennedy, Brigadier Gen- McCaffrey; Science: Eileen Collins,
July through September 2011 from slate of candidates are: eral Thomas Meagher, Audie Murphy, Michael Collins, John Philip Holland,
individuals across the country and the Arts and Humanities: James Cag- Congressman Thomas “Tip” O’Neill, Cyrus McCormick
world. Over 300 nominations were ney, George M. Cohan, Bing Crosby, The Fighting Sullivan Brothers; Voting by a national body of dis-
considered. A screening committee F. Scott Fitzgerald, Michael Flatley, Sports: Connie Mack, John McGraw, tinguished individuals representing
comprised of a specially-selected, di- John Ford, John Huston, Gene Kelly, John L. Sullivan, Gene Tunney; Reli- academia, government, and Irish-af-
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dent in the government’s popularity.
The budget, not something to marvel NEED A WILL?
over, has already been criticised ex- LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT
ternally for taking the easy option of LIVING TRUST
front loading capital expenditure cuts, POWER OF ATTORNEY
packing them into 2012, despite their
direct effect on employment. Mary Kathleen Fitzgerald
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2012. The Centenary of the Ti- ent allowances, creaking health and dodged, the anticipated rise in third
tanic! Let’s hope that won’t become education services, old age pensions level registration fees was halved, and
a metaphor for Ireland or the EU and, a growth item, interest payments the threshold for paying the Univer-
this year. The actual anniversary of on the growing national debt. Clearly sal Social Charge was hiked – three
the sinking is mid-April. By then something must be done. Ireland can- strikes for Labour. VAT and motor
we should know some details of the not continue to borrow at this rate. tax rates were increased as the major
proposals to save the Euro, and even The government’s strategy, like sources of additional revenue. Again,
whether Ireland will need a refer- that of its shell-shocked predecessor, sops to Labour since there is no VAT
endum to address the issue. If yes is not to set about reducing spending on most foodstuffs, and the impact
(which is my guess – if only to sat- to 2004 levels in order bring finances for the most part will fall on persons
isfy public demand) then winning it into balance. Politics is, after all, the with higher incomes.
becomes the political priority for the art of the possible. Expectations are All Fine Gael could point to was
Government. far higher than in 2004. And a warped holding the line on income tax rates
There are plans already for two sense of entitlement among the pub- and tax bands together with a flat rate
referenda this year, one on the fu- lic, massaged over the years by poli- property tax of €100 per household.
ture of the Seanad, another on the ticians, makes reconciling income This last has been greeted with howls
rights of the child. Both would be with expenditure more difficult still. of protest from the opposition and the
popular, including from the govern- Expenditure and welfare payments government is running scared enough
ment’s point of view (i.e. winnable) . remain too high for the size of the to have flagged its intention to intro-
But neither are priorities, particularly economy. The gigantic red herring duce a graduated property tax ( those
that on the Seanad; that can wait, of the bank bailout has warped and in better homes paying more) earlier
and no energy or resources should distracted from the reality. The defin- than intended. Clearly there is a fear
be put into it. The child referendum able target is to get the deficit down to that some Labour horses – and even
issue is important, certainly, and if a “manageable” 3%; whenever. This some Fine Gael ones - may bolt.
one can be held , so much the better. involves paring away at spending, Moreover, failure to grasp the big
But if there is to be a referendum on while seeking to build up the tax base, nettles of benefit cuts and public sec-
the Euro, this must assume priority. incrementally, hoping that an eco- tor pay and pensions entailed many
Should the Euro collapse, or should nomic pickup will increase employ- minor, politically embarrassing and
Ireland be left behind by a no vote, ment and tax revenue while reducing damaging cuts throughout the rest
the future rights of the child will be unemployment costs. of the budget to achieve the neces-
among the least of our worries. The EU and IMF, who are supply- sary overall targets. Notable here was
Parking Europe, coping with Ire- ing the $400 million per week – no a proposed savage cut in payments
land’s debts is the government’s on- one else would – have bought into this, to handicapped 16 and 17 year olds,
going domestic priority. The end of which relies on optimistic growth as- yielding peanuts financially, and less
year financial figures for 2011 are sumptions about the Irish and world than twice the cost of the salaries of
now in and make for grim reading. economies. The government will cut Ministerial special advisers. The gov-
The good news is that tax revenue what it can (i.e. what is politically ernment at least had the cop-on to
has stabilised at around €34 billion palatable), increase taxes where it drop this proposal forthwith. Almost
(roughly $45 billion),or about the can (again, what is palatable), cross equally damaging were cuts in small
amount raised in 2004; for reference, its fingers and hope to meet the target grant assisted local and community
in 2007 it was $61 billion. The bad about half way if the economy picks projects, which, as well as being tar-
news, however, is that expenditure up. That is a very big if. Meanwhile geted at the socially disadvantaged,
for 2011 was almost $33 billion more. the total owing will grow by $24 bil- took people off the dole.
Even stripping out all payments to the lion this year and, even, on the gov- The next budget could be make
banks (most of them once –off), the ernment’s own optimistic projections, or break. All the easy choices have
net current deficit only actually fell will continue to grow by $18 billion been taken. On the plus side more
to around $21 billion. This after five in 2013 and roughly $12 billion in politicians and academics have
severe budgets. The day to day cost 2014. Interest on the total debt in been speaking out and laying em-
of running the country was some $62 2015 will be around $12 billion. Any phasis on the need to do something
billion while interest payments on double dip recession worldwide will about the structural deficit. Hope-
the total debt were around €7 billion. see these figures worsen. fully this will trickle down into the
Not even Mark Twain could do much Meeting these targets, moreover, public consciousness sooner rather
about these figures. will require a succession of severe than later, to shake the sense of en-
By the Titanic anniversary Ire- budgets, for which read more cuts and titlement. On the negative side the
land will have borrowed a further more taxes, on top of the five we have dark matter of a referendum on the
$5 billion in 2012, just to keep the had since 2008. Frankly the omens Euro lies just below the horizon.
country running. This has nothing are not good. While the 2012 budget Like an iceberg . Basil Fawlty once
to do with the bank bailout. This is was passed, and the ownership of eco- remarked “Piece of Cake; now for
the gap (roughly $400 million every nomic policy is now firmly that of the the hard bit.” These sentiments may
week) between what the government current government, it was not with- well be echoed by the government
raises in taxes and spends on state out hiccup and a subsequent serious come midsummer."
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2012 will be a Busy year for Youth Gaelic Games
The International Gaelic Games tourna- ing for Girls).
ment for Youth Gaelic footballers and Hurlers There are over 300 games played by over
returns to Chicago’s own Gaelic Park this 2400 competitors.
year 2012. This is the largest collection of Gaelic Ath-
The Continental Youth Championship letes outside of the Island of Ireland.
(CYC) will be held over four days Thursday Chicago is delighted to host this year’s
July 26th to July 29th. championship after five years of traveling to
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Terry Gallagher ona, Minnesota in 1981 he moved to ing at two firms he invested in his own.
By Bridget Fitzgerald Houston, Texas. It was while working Santana & Gallagher was established
During his 23rd year as an at- construction did Gallagher realize his in 1996 and is located in Northlake Il-
torney at law, Chicagoan Terry Gal- true strength; “I wanted to use my linois. “Time goes by fast” Gallagher
lagher continues his campaign as brain instead of my muscles”. After explains, “I have always enjoyed a
a Democratic Candidate for Cook earning this Juris Doctor challenge – which is one
County Circuit Court Judge in the degree from Seattle Uni- of the reasons I joined
Fourth Judicial Sub-Circuit. With the versity School of Law, the Navy.” His judicial
primary election on March 20th of in Seattle, Washington candidacy is a challenge
2012 Gallagher hopes to sustain his in 1987 his international he is passionate about,
momentum, “I have 2 more months - travel began when he “being a judge is a way to
it’s been really great so far and I hope joined the United States give back to the commu-
I can keep it up that way”. The po- Navy Judge Advocate nity,” he explains, “every
tential judge describes how his cam- General’s Corps. community needs good
paign has been a positive one, “It’s Gallagher served two judges.”
been refreshing,” he explains “people years stationed at the Terry has been a resi-
are really glad to meet me as a judi- Naval Legal Service Office in San dent of Western Springs Illinois since
cial candidate.” Gallagher describes Diego, California and then spent 1992 with his wife of 23 years and
what voters tell him “it’s time for a three years at the Sigonella Naval Air five children.
change.” Station, Sigonella, in Sicily. “Even Gallagher’s solid foundations in
Born on the north side of Chicago, until this day,” Gallagher reflected law and distinctive international expe-
Gallagher has gathered unique experi- “[the time with the Navy] provided riences have contributed to the quali-
ence before he returned to the state of me with a great foundation to build ties that he possesses to succeed “I
Illinois in 1992. After his graduation on.” Terry expands “you meet people have good judicial temperament, I am
from St. Mary’s University, in Win- from all walks of life- from all over open-minded and above all, I believe
the country; [those that] just enlisted I can be fair”. He describes his intel-
at 18 years old to senior officers who ligence and patience as it, “is what
have been in the Navy for 30 years; makes me stand out.” Gallagher says,
you have to know how to deal with all “"with my experience, I know I can
these different kinds of people.” do this job well, and I hope the vot-
Gallagher was honorably dis- ers agree with me!” He continues, “I
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(by the date of March 4, 2012) are contests and festivals throughout the generational tradition, also known as Irish Week. Each evening this
invited to enter this contest. The year. You can pick up your applica- celebration includes traditional Irish music entertainment followed by
deadline for submitting your ap- tion at the Chicago Gaelic Park of- performances from the Irish step dancing schools from all over the
plication form with $10 entry fee fice or by calling 708.687.9323.More Chicago area. There is no admission fee and doors open each eve-
is Monday, February 27. The new at www.chicagogaelicpark.org. ning at 5:30pm with the first dance show starting at 7pm. Food and
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all the festivities during the week of with 9am Mass followed by a full Irish breakfast. Doors will reopen
Ireland on Parade at Gaelic Park again at 1:30pm with four stages of continuous live entertainment
and on St. Patrick’s Day as well as and fun for the entire family going on in every room of Gaelic Park.
given the high seat atop the Gaelic Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for ages 12 and under.
Park float which will be part of all Saturday, March the 17th
the local St. Patrick’s Day parades.
The Queen will be awarded gifts St. Patrick’s Day The Emerald Room doors open at 11am for the an-
and prizes valued at over $1,000, nual corned beef and cabbage luncheon with music and dancing
which includes a round trip ticket for just $25 per person.
to Ireland, sponsored by Aer Lingus St. Patrick's Afternoon The Tara Room doors open at 4:30pm with
and Gadabout Travel. The Queen live music and children’s entertainment. There is no admission fee
and her Court will be participating and a delicious hot food buffet is available for purchase.
in many upcoming Chicago Gaelic
St. Patrick's Evening The group Leahy’s Luck will perform at our
Dinner & Show for the cost of $45 per person. Reserve your seat or a
table of ten. This evening will be full of fun and celebration!
Tickets for St. Patrick's Day Luncheon and Dinner Show must be pur-
chased in advance! Call 708.687.9323.
CGP St. Baldrick’s Fundraiser
Gaelic Park and the Carraig Pub once again
are hosting the annual St. Baldrick’s Fundraiser
on Saturday, March 10, at 1pm in the Tara
Room. The Carraig Pub
will open at NOON and
food will be served
starting at 1pm. The St.
Baldrick’s Foundation
is a volunteer-driven
charity committed
to funding the most promising research to
find cures for childhood cancers and give
survivors long and healthy lives. Volunteers,
sponsored by donations from friends and
family, shave their heads in solidarity for
children with cancer. Gaelic Park has been
hosting a St Baldrick’s event for the last five years and in that time we
have had 265 volunteers that have participated and raised almost
$100,000! We welcome volunteers to be a “shavee” or help out as a
volunteer on the day of the event! Just go to the St. Baldrick’s web
site www.stbaldricks.org, search “Gaelic Park” and sign up, it’s that
simple! All donations will benefit the fight against children’s cancer.A Chairde: reigning champions Cork eager 2012 Scholarship of entrants and give recognition to
those other than the six winners.
As I write, Winter has not yet to defend their title. We have
arrived, so it feels surreal talking a free Matinee showing of the Essay Contest Entry forms are available at the Chi-
Chicago Gaelic Park’s annual Schol- cago Gaelic Park office, and com-
about The Merry Ploughboys and movie Michael Collins on Sunday
arship Essay Contest is open to all pleted essays must be submitted no
The Wolfe Tones, two great shows February 12 at 2pm, followed by
students in good standing. The topic later than Friday, February 24 with
that have traditionally been mile- a discussion. This is a great movie
markers in the February concert about a fascinating figure in Irish this year is “America has re-thought the properly completed Entry Form
season at Gaelic Park. February is History. Professor John Harney, itself since the tragedy of 9/11. attached. The essay can be hand
a busy month at Gaelic Park with visiting Professor of History at De How would you describe yourself delivered or mailed to: Chicago
a Special Party for the Big Game Paul University, is scheduled to be as an American?” Gaelic Park Scholarship Commit-
Students will be awarded in these tee, 6119 West 147 Street, Oak Forest,
at Gaelic Park on Sunday, Feb- in attendance to offer his insights
categories: IL 60452; or faxed to 708.687.0120.
ruary 5 and our Craicapalooza and answer questions. I wish to
party on Saturday, February 11; thank the many people at Gaelic Grammar School - ESSAYS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BY
This is a fun event when we pro- Park and elsewhere who wish me Grades 6 through 8 EMAIL and will not be returned.
Maximum of 3 typed 8.5 x 11 pages CGP office hours are 9am to 8pm,
vide free entertainment, Jerry and well as President of Gaelic Park.
Kara Eadie, free Irish sandwiches Gaelic Park is a special place in High School – All Grades 7 days a week. Individual winners
Maximum of typed pages (8.5 by 11) will be notified by phone and an-
and appetizers, reduced drink the hearts and minds of many
Awards in each category will be: nounced at Gaelic Park on Sunday,
prices, and most importantly a people. Our children and grand-
$1000 $750 $500, and all essays are March 11 following the 9am Mass.
chance to touch base with old children are watching and listen-
evaluated by an independent aca- Awards will be presented to the win-
friends that you have been mean- ing, so let Gaelic Park continue to
demic committee. ners on Sunday, April 1, at the Sun-
ing to call. Gaelic Park Players’ be one the greatest gifts we can
Awards are issued jointly to student day Celtic Supper. Please contact
Annual All-Ireland Quiz is sched- give them.
and parents. A random draw award- Gaelic Park at 708.687.9323 for essay
uled for Friday February 24 with John Devitt, President
ing a $250 prize will reward the efforts applications or further information.
Ireland’s Best Selling Artists Perform at CGP
The Wolfetones return to Gaelic Park on Saturday, February 18.
The doors open at 7pm and the concert starts at 8pm.
Currently
celebrating 48
years on the
road, these
legendary
Dublin
balladeers
continue to be Congratulations Harry Costelloe, Mary Riordan and Mary Hackett for 25 years on
one of Ireland’s the air, with their live broadcast CGP Sunday Radio Show 7-8pm on WCEV
biggest 1450AM. Call 708.687.9330 to request a song or dedication
box office
attractions.
The group
has sold out
at prestigious
venues during
the past year
all across
Ireland, U.K., Europe and the U.S. THE MERRY PLOUGHBOYS
This rabble- rousing group has direct from Dublin will per-
inspired many to fight against form on Saturday February 4.
the injustices in Ireland with The doors open at 7:30pm
their poignant, powerful and and the show begins at
unsurpassed style of music. In 8:30pm. With the sounds of
recent years, the Wolfe Tones the fiddle, bluegrass banjo,
have become the biggest selling bodhran, bass guitar, piano
artists in Ireland, and have sold accordion, and the distinct
more albums than the ever- sounds of the mandolin,
popular U2. The Wolfe Tones The Merry Ploughboys will
also have had double and triple definitely rouse the crowd’s
platinum albums. Tickets $25 high spirits with not only
each. music but also a rever-
ence for Ireland.
Tickets are $20 per
person. Reserve
tickets by calling
708. 687.9323. All
major credit cards
accepted. Tickets
for both shows will
go quickly, as both
were sell outs last
year!All Ireland Trivia Quiz Night Is Back! Sunday Mass Old St. Pat’s Series
Gaelic Park Players will again the Counties of Ireland as their and Breakfast This monthly series continues
host their annual All-Ireland Trivia through May. The evening begins
Quiz on Friday February 24 at
team name and battle it out to
become All Ireland Quiz Cham-
and Celtic Supper 6:30pm and discussions at 7pm.
7:30pm. This is a fun event for pions. Get your group together Our monthly Mass will be held on Feb- Wednesday, February 15 Bob
young and old which has attract- and defend your County name! ruary 12 at 10am and March 11 at Kolatorowicz, Adult Spirituality,
ed 25-30 teams in past years. There is a $50 minimum entry fee 9am with a full Irish Breakfast to follow. Old Saint Patrick’s Topic: Vocab-
The Quiz Masters emphasize that per team registered with a maxi- Sunday Celtic Suppers No Celtic ulary of Faith
this is a trivia quiz with 75% of the mum of five members per team. Suppers will be held on February Wednesday, March 21 Al Gufsta-
questions being of a general Individuals are very welcome 5 and February 19 due to special son, Founder Career Transitions
nature and 25% having an Irish ($10 entry fee) and will be placed events scheduled in the Emerald and Center Topic: Give Us Today our
flavor. The winning team takes on one of the teams. Contact Tara Rooms. Suppers will be held on Daily Bread
home “The Cup” as well as indi- John Devitt at 708.710.8591 or February 12 with the music of Pat Wednesday, April 18 Mary Kay
vidual trophies and a $250 cash email devittj62@yahoo.com to Daly and on February 26 with Kara & Slowikowski, Public Speaker
prize. Teams will choose one of register your team. Jerry Eadie as the entertainment. Topic: One Woman’s Journey to
Grace
US Performance Tour of IT'S THE REAL McCOY Musical Luncheon Wednesday, May 16 (final night)
Get ready for an action-packed IRISH AMERICAN HERITAGE CEN- Start celebrating the month of Dr. Mary Amore, Executive Direc-
night of drama and comedy as a TER 8.00pm Phone 773.282.7035 your Irish heritage on Wednesday, tor of Mayslake Ministries Topic:
brand new 3-act Irish Comedy is SUNDAY MARCH 11 March 7! Enjoy a wonderful hot In the Footsteps of Jesus
heading to the States this March IRISH CULTURAL & HERITAGE CENTER meal and enjoy the music of Joe
– just in time to whet the appetite in MILWAKEE 3.00PM 414.345.8800 Cullen. Reservations required. Irish Music Sessions in the Pub
ahead of St. Patrick’s day! Its two Tickets for all shows are $20 at the St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, doors are held on Thursday evenings
years now since Tommy Marren – a door or $18 Prebooked will open at 11am for a very special at 7:30pm by Pat Finnegan and
broadcaster on Midwest Radio in FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT luncheon will be held. There will Friends. Everyone welcome!
Mayo – arrived in town with a play tommy@midwestradio.ie be a dance performance by the
entitled “The Banshee of Crokey Cross Keys School of Dancing and
Hill” and he returns for four shows in
March that promise to deliver rip-
County Association entertainment provided by Joe
Cullen. Admission to this celebra-
roaring comedy, fascinating plots Connection tion luncheon is $25 and tickets must
and sub plots and some riveting dra- be purchased in advance. Call
The Clare Association will host their
ma. It’s the Real McCoy is set in rural 708.687.9323 today for your reserva-
46th Annual Dinner Dance on Sat-
Ireland in 1964 and focuses on the tions for both luncheons. Groups are
urday March 10 at Chicago Gaelic
life of 68 year-old Madge Mulloy who welcome!
Park with music Joe Cullen and his
has spent over 40 years struggling to
band. Dinner tickets are $55 per
survive on a small farm with her only
daughter Maura. Sadly, Madge has
person. For information call President
Mary Reilly at 708.499.2474. Raffle
Ceili and Set Dancing
had to live with the fact that her hus- resumes on Tuesday evenings from
tickets are also available. 7:30 to 9:30pm. Donation of $2 a
band Tom simply vanished within 5
months of marrying her without trace. night. Set Dancing is held year
The play centres around the fact that round on Monday nights, 7:30–
Tom has decided to return home 9:30pm with a $3 weekly fee. Every-
to explain to Madge the sequence one is welcome!
of events that led to his disappear-
ance and what unfolds on stage is a
combination of high drama, amaz-
Spring Play at CGP
Coming in April, Try Anything
ing Irish wit and a happy ending. The Twice, a hilarious comedy by
local postman Martin Daly is played William Rocke!
by Midwest Radio presenter Gerry
Glennon and the local curate Fr. Mi-
chael McCoy is played by the writer MEMBERSHIP
and director Tommy Marren. This is a We welcome all CGP County Asso- NEW ❏ RENEWAL ❏ ❏ Family Membership $50 ❏ Individual Member $30
play that will really keep the audi- ciation events or announcements! NAME _______________________________________________________________
ence on the edge of their seats right Send at least one month in advance last first initial
to the final curtain. Already the play of the event so as to make the SPOUSE (if joining) _____________________________________________________
has attracted huge audiences in the deadline for publication. Attention: last first initial
West of Ireland and local publica- Newsletter Staff Chicago Gaelic Park ADDRESS ____________________________________________________________
tions have published glowing reviews office or email to cmfreidy5@com- street city state zip
of the production. cast.net. PHONE: home ________________________ work ___________________________
The group will perform four perfor- E-Mail: __________________________________
What’s going on with your County? Donation Enclosed __________________ Checks made payable to:
mance in total whilst on their whistle
stop tour of the States and play the Antrim Armagh Carlow Cavan Chicago Gaelic Park
following venues : Clare Cork Derry Donegal Down Mail to: Chicago Gaelic Park Membership Chairperson,
THURSDAY MARCH 8 Dublin Fermanagh Galway 6119 W. 147th St, Oak Forest IL 60452
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FRIDAY MARCH 9
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SATURDAY MARCH 10 Wexford WicklowIntroduce your child to
tin whistle and Irish fiddle.
Mini Irish Tuesday & Wednesday
January 3and 4 from 4:30-5:30pm
Thursday January 5 from 6:00-7:00pm
Music Camp followed by an Irish Music Session in the
Carraig Pub at 7:30pm
at Chicago Recommended for children
aged 7 years and up.
Cost $15 per child.
Gaelic Park Instruction will be led by
Pat Finnegan and friends.
For more details or
to register, call
Yvonne Byrne at
708-687-9323 St. Patrick`s Day Dinner & Show Starring
Chicago Gaelic Park – 6119 W. 147th Street – Oak Forest, Illinois 60452 Leahy`S Luck, SaturDay, March 17 ticketS $45 ea
Chicago Gaelic Park708-687-9323 – www.chicagogaelicpark.org
Free Matinee at Gaelic Park
The Premiere Wedding Venue of the South Suburbs Sunday February 12 @ 2:00pm
Introduces Michael Collins
“The Bridal Boutique”
His dreams inspired hope. His words ignited passion.
His courage forged a nation’s destiny
Join Us On Michael Collins is a historical
biographical film, produced in
Sunday February 19, 2012 Ireland starring Liam Neeson
For a day of shopping at our as General Michael Collins, the
Irish patriot and revolutionary
“Bridal Boutique” who died in the Irish Civil War.
This film is written and directed
Featuring 25 of our Top-Rated Vendors by Neil Jordan and also stars
Aidan Quinn, Stephen Rea and
Complimentary Hors d’oeuvres Julia Roberts with musical per-
And 25 Great Giveaways! formances by Sinead O’Connor.
12:00-3:00pm John Harney, a visiting
Admission $5.00 at the door Professor of History at DePaul
With a Fashion Show Featuring will be in attendance for discussion regarding this movie.
“Bella Sposa Bridal” 6119 W. 147th Street – Oak Forest, Il. 60452
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Chicago Gaelic Park is located at
6119 W. 147th Street – Oak Forest, Il. 60452 Stay for dinner after the movie –
(708) 687-9323 / www.chicagogaelicpark.org Food in the pub from 3 to 8pm,
or our Celtic Supper starting at 4pm.February 2012 Irish American News “We’ve Always Been Green!” 15
Healy Law I n Fe b r u a r y
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Valentine’s Day Hooley Shamrock Kids Show your Colors
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Valentine’s
Valentine’s Day is fast ap-
proaching and love is in the air,
Fifth Province fireplace
The Hooley is Sunday, February Day Party of the Green
or at least in the Fifth Province 12, at 4pm. The cost is $12 and Parents, bring your March is practically St. Patrick’s Month at the
at the IAHC. We will celebrate includes light refreshments, live kids to the Shamrock Center and what better way to kick it off in style
the holiday again with our an- music with Gerry Haughey and Kids Club Valentine’s Day Party this with the fifth annual Wearing of the Green Dinner
nual Valentine’s Day Hooley. Teresa Shine, dancing and a cash February. Dance.
Join us for an evening bar. To purchase tickets, call the At the party, kids can create Valen-
tine’s Day Cards to share with friends Festivities include dancing and music by Joe
of live music, dancing and Center at 773-282-7035, ext. 10 or
and enjoy Heart Dogs (Hot Dogs) for McShane and the SilverBridge Band, a sit-down
matchmaking in front of the purchase at the door.
$1. The party is on Friday, February dinner, catered by Harrington’s Catering, spot
10 from 6pm to 8pm and the cost is prizes and a raffle. The menu will include corned
Lenten Fish Fry $4 for beef and cabbage, chicken entrees and more.
The Center continues its tradition of its members and $5 for There will be a cash bar available.
annual Friday Night Lenten Fish Fry visitors. Reservations are necessary and must be made by
this February, beginning on February Reservations are February 27 and tickets will not be sold at the door.
22 and running through Friday, April 6, a must and can be The dance is Sunday, March 4, from 5 to 10pm
from 6:30pm-9pm in the Fifth Province. made at 773-282-7035, ext. 10 by and tickets are $40. Reservations must be made
The cost is $12 for adults and February 9. by calling the IAHC Center office at 773-282-7035.
$8 for children and patrons pay at the
door. Live music begins at 9pm. GIFt SHoP SaLe FebrUary!
Take 20% off all jewelry
Celebrate St. begin at 1pm and end at midnight with
live entertainment by Chicago Irish music
IAHC Members Receive a !0% discount on all orders over $10
VISA, MASTERCARD, CHECKS and CASH always welcome.
Patrick’s Day groups as well as performers on tour from
Ireland. Performers include the the Irish
Store Hours: We also sell gift cards
Monday . . . . . . . . . . . . .Closed
with 2 Parties Heritage Singers, Shannon Rovers, the
Wiggleworms, Tim O’Shea and Patrick
Tuesday . . . . . . . . . . . .11am-8pm
Wednesday . . . . . . . . .11am-8pm It PayS to be a MeMber!
The Center continues its tradition of Buckley, the Sullivan Brothers, Larry Nu- Thursday . . . . . . . . . . . .11am-8pm
hosting some of Chicago’s largest St. gent and Bill O’Donoghue, Mulligan Stew, Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11am-10pm To place an order
Patrick’s Day celebrations this March. the O’Hare School of Irish Dance, the Saturday . . . . . . . . . . 11am-10pm
What makes these celebrations differ- Trinity School of Irish Dance, the Rebecca Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . .Closed call 773-282-7035, ext. 14
ent than the many Chicago holds is that McCarthy School of Irish Dance, the Mulh-
the live music, dance, food and activities ern School of Irish Dance and the Mullane
all take place under one roof. People Healy Godley Academy of Irish Dance. Winners
Tickets are $15 for adults, or $12 for
wishing to celebrate the holiday can Announced
come early and stay late, beating the bar advance purchase if bought by the end
crowds and cold weather. of the day on March 15. Children 12 and in March!
On Saturday, March 17, the Center under are free with a paying adult. Announcing the 2012 Candidates!
holds its St. Patrick’s Festival following On Sunday, March 18, the fun doesn’t
end! Come back for more with the St. Art & Humanities: Education: Religion:
the downtown Chicago St. Patrick’s Day
Patrick’s Afterparty. The fun begins at Tommy Makem Emmet Larkin Fr. Edward Flanagan
10:30am with mass in the Auditorium, John Ford Loretta Brennan Glucksman Archbishop John Carroll
followed by an Irish breakfast, catered by George M. Cohan Lawrence McCaffrey Mother Clarke
Harrington’s in the Erin Room. The cost F. Scott Fitzgerald John Lahey Msgr. Ignatius McDermott
for breakfast is $10 and reservations are Bing Crosby Fr. Mychal Judge
Public Service:
necessary and must be made by March 14. James Cagney
Robert F. Kennedy Science:
Following breakfast, there will be a full day John Huston
Richard M. Daley Cyrus McCormick
of music and fun in the Fifth Province with Gene Kelly
Tip O’Neill John Philip Holland
live music, step dancing, and face painting Michael Flatley
for children. The entertainment, which runs Fighting Sullivan Brothers Michael Collins
from 1pm to 9:30pm and closing time is Business & Industry: Mother Jones Eileen Collins
10pm, includes Tim O’Shea and Patrick Patrick Ryan John Barry
Sports:
Buckley, the Sandcarvers and Barry George Meany Thomas F. Meager
John L. Sullivan
Fagan’s Band. Tickets are $10 at the door Daniel Rooney Audie Murphy
Gene Tunney
Parade. This large-scale, family-orient- and children 12 and under are free. Connie Mack
ed annual event includes traditional and For information and to purchase select SAVE THE DATE! John McGraw
contemporary Irish music, dance, food tickets, call 773-282-7035 or visit www. Awards Gala is April 28, 2012!
and children’s activities. The festivities irish-american.org.You can also read
