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est. 2006
April 2020 • Volume 14 - Issue 4
THE LEGEND LIVES ON
Community Giants Celebrate 20 Years
Hello Hurling and Hello Songs, Stories &
One thing I like about it is that it also the great Irish famine. About any book
We Get Letters
contains a complete historical timeline by author Tim Pat Coogan which cov-
Shenanigans, the New OhioIANews Podcast
of events by year. I’m told it was once ers a lot of modern Irish history such
used as a text book in Irish schools. It as; Michael Collins, Eamon de Val-
doesn’t take a particular political point era, the IRA, and events in Northern
of view of Irish history, but it tends to Ireland. He is quite comprehensive, but
T
he April issue is now com- The story is within. We are so state the facts accurately. definitely has a republican perspective.
Editor’s plete. I’m still so struck that fortunate to have them in our April 2020 Vol. 14 • Issue 4 Dear Mr. Finn, James, You can find the book on Amazon. Being the cheapskate that I am, I
Cleveland and Akron, as community, and our community Publisher John O’Brien Jr. I have very much enjoyed your “The First, many thanks for your com- com. You can also save a few dollars always search the used book sellers on
Corner well as parades throughout the is so much better for their com- Editor John O’Brien Jr.
Burning of Cork” and Neil J. Conway’s ments regarding my monthly column. buying a used copy. I run into them at line and in person, then go to Amazon
By John O’Brien, Jr. Design/Production Christine Hahn
US, and Ireland, were canceled. mitment, class and generous souls. Website Rich Croft @VerticalLift “The 1798 Rising in County Mayo” I always appreciate receiving mail from Half Price Books and any used book or Barnes and Noble if I can’t find a
But as time passes and the vi- Their mark is seen throughout the Columnists articles in this month’s Ohio Irish our readers. Keep reading and letting outlet on line. used version. Sadly, books are disap-
Akron Irish Lisa O’Rourke
Í@Jobjr rus, and closing, spread, I know, neighborhood and has spurred An Eejit Abroad CB Makem
American News which I have gratefully me know how I am doing. I do appre- Also, I can recommend How the Irish pearing (even from libraries) and we
though very hard for the orga- such great development from oth- At Home Abroad Regina Costello been picking up in the O’Malley Center ciate it! Saved Civilization by Thomas Cahill. It need to keep them in circulation - the
nizers, were the right decisions. ers as well. Behind the Hedge John O’Brien, Jr. on John Carroll University’s campus. I’ve CC’d our Editor and Publisher is a small book that covers early Irish printed word remains the best source of
As we struggle with CoVID 19, I am only aware of two times in Did you hear the new podcast Blowin’ In Susan Mangan Both of your styles are highly informa- John O’Brien, as he likes to hear from monastic history, but reflects the Irish information.
time didn’t stand still. Once the which the Cleveland parade has yet? Songs, Stories & Shenanigan’s
Cleveland Comhra Bob Carney
tive, engaging, and a delight to read. readers of his publication. I don’t have contribution to early western civili- I hope this information helps. If you
Cleveland Irish Francis McGarry
state was locked down, we had been delayed; I don’t believe it has comes out twice a month, and Columbus Irish Maureen Ginley I’m wondering if you would kindly Mr. Conway’s email address, but I’m zation. Also available from Amazon. have any questions, please let me know.
to decide– ever been canceled before, in my alternates weeks with the twice Cooking Up a Hooley Katie Gagne recommend one or two good histories certain John can supply that to you. com or almost any used book seller. Always glad to provide any guidance.
Crossword Puzzle Linda Fulton Burke
publish or suspend? lifetime. a month eBulletin. Launched on Dublin Diaries Margaret Mary Hicks of Ireland. By “good histories” I have Now to your request - It’s very hard There are many good books covering
We decide to publish, but It is reassuring to see the gov- March 17th, Songs, Stories & She- Fields of Glory Vincent Beach in mind those that would not only be to hit your specifications exactly for specific time periods in Irish History. Thanks, again, for your comments.
ernment finally taking the coro- nanigan’s is hosted on WHK 1420 Illuminations J. Michael Finn sympathetic to the Irish and their caus- a comprehensive Irish history - there The Great Hunger by Cecil Woodham All the best,
not print. The issue is full and navirus seriously too. We cannot The Answer and our own website: Kids Craic Dottie Wenger es, but also be written for the layman are many available. I can recommend Smith is a great book on the history of Mike Finn
complete, interactive and as mess with the health of so many, www.OhioIANews.com. Please
Madigan Muses Marilyn Madigan
who has a genuine interest in learning a couple of what I consider to be good
Off Shelf/On This Day Terry Kenneally
always, archived and lodged on let alone the young, or infirm, listen in, join in, engage and share. Out of the Mailbag John O’Brien, Jr. and understanding, comprehensive but choices to get you started. Its a lot like
our website ohioianews.com. who cannot fight coronavirus on You can listen on your car, Speak Irish Bob Carney not to the point of diving into doctoral looking for a comprehensive history of
Terry From Derry Terry Boyle
We don’t know when pubs, their own. phone, tablet or website, at any Toledo Irish Maury Collins
dissertations, which is not to say that the US Civil War - the perspective of
restaurants, import stores and This is a full, rich issue, with time, day or night. You can listen When Irish Eyes Maury Collins I don’t appreciate well-documented the book often relies on the perspective
great stories in sports, history, the to five minutes, stop, come back – OhioIANews is published monthly footnotes or endnotes. of the author and where he lives. Often
more will reopen. We are not impact of Irish women, book re- the pure mobility of the podcasts (12 issues a year) on the first day of each month. it requires reading several to find the
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Skidmore, and Rory, Brigid and Shane Interment at 1:00 p.m. at Ohio West- he was raised in the Byzantine tradi- “Fran, look what we started.” pseudonym. It is a work of historical Dan Hegarty, and the IRA, a ragtag group and teaches Irish History and Litera-
Malone; fond cousin to many; good ern Reserve National Cemetery, Se- tion and celebrated with his family and Helping to fulfill his in-laws’ purpose fiction set in Ireland during World suave English diplomat of posturing ama- ture at Holy Name High School where
friend of Timber, Bailey and Maybelle. ville. Please sign Tribute Wall at: www. extended family from Monessen, Penn., in founding Chambers Funeral Home War II, although in Ireland the war Richard Lascelles. teurs in Belfast who after he is also the President.
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heritage. He learned from his parents the and death, he faithfully and steadfastly In 1940, the princesses Elizabeth agreement is for Ireland to receive seek to capture them for ransom. Get More to the Story
value of simplicity, practicality, manual served his family’s business as a licensed and Margaret are whisked for their coal, a resource Ireland was much in In the first half, it’s all atmosphere More pics, and larger print too!
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labor, hard work, faith and perseverance. funeral director for 53 years, accompany- safety out of London as the city need of and which Britain has a great and intrigue, while the second half
Initially creating a life in Old Brooklyn, ing generations of Cleveland area families endures nightly German bombings. deal of – one of it’s few inexhaustible of the book is action and adventure.
he and his parents later built their own in honoring their beloved. Daily he and
Broadview Heights home, together as his family were reminded of the fleeting
a family, brick by brick. A year-round nature of this life and the promise of
TAVERN athlete, Stephen enjoyed all sports and eternal life.
EVERY THURSDAY IS some subjects. A graduate of Benjamin He passed away peacefully on March
Franklin School, St. Ignatius High School 12, 2020 with his wife and son, Stephen,
IRISH NIGHT 7-10pm (1957) and the University of Dayton by his side; his 81 years of life came full
Open Sessiún (1963), he was eternally grateful for the
education and formation he received. In
circle because he was anointed by a
Byzantine Catholic priest from the same
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school’s most prestigious alumni honor. tian life. He is survived by Francine, his
Come Enjoy our Patio, Expanded Wine Selection and New Dinner Menu! He attended the University of Dayton for wife of 56 years, children Beth, Ellen and
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to complete a Bachelor of Science in Megan (Brown); grandchildren: Maria,
Sociology. He exercised his keen sense of Clare, Mollie and Stephen J. Tirpak; Julia,
Dedicated responsibility as a full-time student and Kathleen, Lauren and Brigid Keating;
to providing hall director at Dayton, one job of many Riley, Reese and Charlie Tirpak, and
competent, he pursued to help fund his education. grand-dog Briggs.
prompt, Still he found some time for play. Nursing Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday,
student Francine Chambers captured March 17, St. Ladislas Church (2345 Bas-
economical his eye at a September 1957 mixer in St. sett Rd., Westlake, OH) at 10 A.M. In-
and efficient Elizabeth Nursing School’s basement. terment Holy Cross Cemetery. Our dear
legal services. Immediately, their dating life began. father and grandfather deserves a beau-
What started over two cups of coffee and tiful tribute. However, we appreciate in
Thomas J. Scanlon a shared small fry at Frish’s, after many this unknown time with the COVID-19
Of Counsel | Attorney-at-Law years of courtship blossomed into a mar- pandemic that attending a visitation may
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216.861.1365 1963, they raised their five children in School, 1911 W. 30th Street; Cleveland,
thomas.scanlon@hawkinsandcompanyllc.com
West Park, with many family memories OH 44113.
May the luck of the Irish be with you! created with their Woodbury neighbors Obituary courtesy of www.chambersfu-
and fellow St. Patrick West Park parish- neral.com
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Happy 20th Anniversary to
and create infrastructure for an artistic 20th Anniversary Lineup being 100% from scratch, homemade host to many special events, weddings,
and entertainment focused community. To celebrate the 20th Anniversary on and locally sourced, featuring a full fundraisers, and private parties over
The Beachland Ballroom
Cindy was one of the founders of the March 3rd, the Beachland highlighted dinner menu that is available during all the years. The innovative and eclectic
Lakeshore Neighbors initiative. twenty shows throughout the month. Beachland shows and events. kitchen can create custom and special-
WATERLOO ARTS AND They featured acts from a wide range of Crowd favorites include marinated ty menus to serve special events, all
Owners Cindy Barber and
genres, including psychedelic indie-pop buttermilk chicken tenders and sand- with the same quality and character
ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT act of Montreal, the garage rock bands wiches, burgers, house made sauces, that gave the Beachland that legendary
Mark Leddy Forge a Business, The Beachland provided the anchor
point needed to establish the Water-
Black Lips and Reigning Sound, punk
rockers New Bomb Turks, heavy metal
and vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free
options, and the legendary Beachland
status! To book your special event and/
or catered event, call (216) 383-1124.
and a Community loo Arts and Entertainment District.
Following the iconic and historic
vocalist Geoff Tate, jam band icon Brunch, hosted each Saturday from
11am-3pm, and Sundays from 10am-
Hours: Saturday Brunch: 11AM –
3PM
Playhouse District, the WAD is only “I was actually 3pm, featuring the Beachland home- Sunday Brunch: 10AM – 3PM
that can be accommodated between the the second designated entertainment made and award winning biscuits and Dinner: Open for Ballroom and
Inner two spaces. district in NE Ohio. Since establishing surprised that we hand crafted Bloody Mary’s. Sunday’s Tavern shows till 11PM!
Notable bands to come through the the WAD, several art galleries, record Rockin’ Brunch kicks it up a notch with 15711 Waterloo Rd · Cleveland, OH
View Beachland’s doors over the years since stores, and monthly events such as
were able to help
a featured DJ spinning on the Tavern 44110
By John O’Brien, Jr. it’s 2000 opening include Akron’s The “Walk All Over Waterloo” continue to and nurture so many stage. Reservations are accepted. www.beachlandballroom.com
Black Keys, The Cramps, Guided by make this district a destination and hub CATERING & SPECIAL EVENTS www.facebook.com/TheBeachland-
Voices, and The White Stripes, among for the NE Ohio artistic community. bands. We ended up BallroomandTavern ■
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many more. A long list of Irish bands The Beachland, while known as a
2020 A SPECIAL YEAR getting a status as a
have graced both stages, and are what pillar of the rock n’ roll community Get More to the Story
The Beachland Ballroom & Tav- first brought the venue to my attention. 2020 is certainly a special year for must-play venue.” here in Cleveland, is not limited to More pics, and larger print too!
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ern officially opened its doors on I have gone back so many other times, the Beachland. Many independent concerts and music related events. The
March 2nd, 2000. Owners Cindy Bar- for the top-notch other genres as well. venues have come and gone within the –Cindy Barber historic Beachland building has been
ber and Mark Leddy worked together The Beachland hosts two stages un- past twenty years, but the Beachland
to convert the old Croatian Liberty der one roof – the intimate Tavern stage Owners Mark Leddy and Cindy Barber. has continued to gain prominence by Keller Williams, and swing jazz group
Hall on Waterloo Road in the Col- (148 capacity) and the larger Ballroom showcasing nationally and internation- Squirrel Nut Zippers.
linwood neighborhood (built in 1950) stage (500 capacity). Most nights, the participates in community focused Collinwood’s ethnic and musical com- ally recognized acts, along with rising Such an intriguing array of acts
into the eclectic live music venue that Beachland operates two separate shows; and special events, such as the sum- munity. With legendary bands such as local talents. represents one of the hallmarks of
the Beachland is today. a full kitchen featuring homemade mer and holiday Rockin’ Flea Markets, Pere Ubu and The Schwartz Brothers Barber initially envisioned the the Beachland since its inception, as
You may ask, “Where’s the Beach?” It and locally sourced menu items; an workshops and industry mixers, and already living in the area, and polka Beachland as a resource to revitalize Mark Leddy states, “We wanted to be a
is about a ½ mile north. Euclid Beach extensive and affordable beer selection; annual events such as hosting official dances and pig roasts among regular the North Collinwood neighborhood high-quality music venue with a much
(1894 to 1969) was not far away as well, and even a vintage shop in the base- stages for the Waterloo Arts Fest, and neighborhood get togethers, the bohe- she had lived in for many years. During wider variety of styles than Cleve-
and the area became known as the ment called This Way Out. Weekends Beachland’s SummerFest festival. The mian music community was present, this time, she brought on Beachland landers were used to seeing at any one
Beachland. feature the Beachland Brunch, hosted destination venue that Cindy and Mark but without a proper music and event co-owner and still main Talent Buyer venue.”
Keeping key original details and each Saturday (11am-3pm) and Sunday set out to create has become a pillar of venue to host them. Mark Leddy, who had a history with In other words, the Beachland strived
maintaining the vintage vibe and (10am-3pm) with vinyl DJ’s spinning the NE Ohio music scene and artistic In an overall effort to revive the booking underground bands in Cleve- to be a rock club that went far beyond
authenticity of the building was always on Sundays; and handcrafted Bloody community. Collinwood neighborhood, select land. the confines of rock. In 2020 and
something Mark and Cindy wanted to Marys and Beachland’s award winning Transforming the Neighborhood members of the community formed an Cindy was gratified when she beyond, the Beachland will continue to
preserve. The unobstructed view of the biscuits all weekend long. Cindy moved to the Collinwood initiative in 1988-89 called the “Lake- observed the growth of the acts that bring acts across the genre spectrum to
larger Ballroom and the intimacy of the Beyond hosting nightly local and neighborhood in the mid-eighties, shore Neighbors,” whose focus was to played the club, stating “I was actually Cleveland, and it will fiercely persist as
Tavern lends itself to a variety of shows national musical acts, the Beachland and saw the potential hidden within rehabilitate the many historic buildings surprised that we were able to help and an independent venue. As Mark says,
nurture so many bands. We ended up “In Cleveland, you’ve got to be tough.
getting a status as a must-play venue.” We’ve persevered when most would’ve
Every Friday and
Over the course of the past two packed their bags. We’ve carried on
decades, the Beachland has developed through thick and thin.”
a loyal audience in the Northeast Ohio BRING THE MUSIC HOME
Saturday Night,
area and beyond. That strong customer
loyalty was recently demonstrated at This Way Out, Beachland’s vintage/
the Beachland Building Fund Benefit record store is located off the lobby in
just a few weeks ago. the basement. Open Saturdays Noon
The Beachland raised a considerable – 11pm & Sundays Noon – 3pm, as
Starting January 3rd until April 25th! amount of money to put towards well as open during most shows in the
repairs and improvements for the evenings.
"We put the FUN in funeral...." venue, including an entirely new roof, Clevelanders can rest assured that
Kennedy’s Theatre at Playhouse Square along with a major upgrade to the the Beachland will be rocking North-
Downtown Cleveland heating and cooling system. The venue east Ohio for years to come. Rock club
is moving forward with plaster repairs friendly food that is above and beyond
216-241-6000 or 866-546-1353 and other touch ups to spruce up the a rock club’s standard quality – the
playhousesquare.org interior of the club as well. Beachland’s kitchen prides itself on
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“Bean an Leanna” Irish Women Rise: Nurses and Doctors of the Easter Rising
Pionta beorach (pyunta byor-ach) a Students of any language can
pint of beer sometimes find it frustrating not
Fíon / an fíon (fee-un/ ahn fee-un) being able to express themselves as
wine/the wine well as they would like. It is best
Buidéal fíona (boo-dale fee-un-ah) to say things as simply as possible
a man who drinks well, but not wise- bottle of wine in Irish, using what you know, as Madigan
Speak ly. If you sing it loudly enough, you’ll Gloine fíona (glawn-ya fee-un-ah) opposed to trying to translate your
Irish show your awareness of the dangers glass of wine thoughts from English to Irish. As Muses
of too much drink, and it won’t hap- Fíon dearg (fee-un jer-ug) red wine your vocabulary and understanding By Marilyn Madigan
By Bob Carney
pen to you, or so the claim goes! Uisce beatha (ish-ka bah-ha) increases, so will the complexity of
One question that tends to pop up water of life-whiskey your conversation.
in every new session of Speak Irish Uisce (ish-ka) water
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Cleveland classes, Is, “How would I Cupán tae (kup-an tay) cup of tea COMHRÁ
order a beer in Irish?” Many people Caife (ka-fay) coffee Micheál: Gabh mo leithscéal. (gah MARGARET KEOUGH
“Chuir mé mó lámh isteach i mo phóca, sign up for a one-time ten week ses- Bainne (bahn-ya) milk mo lesh kale) excuse me Paul Horan, Assistant Professor of
“I put my hand in my pocket, sion because they have a trip planned Tá tart orm. (taw tart or-um) I’m Freastalaí: Haigh, cad ba mhaith Nursing at Trinity College was studying
in the near future to Ireland. thirsty. libh? (hi kahd ba wah liv) Hi, what his own family’s participation in the Eas-
A’s d’iarr mé briseadh leathchorón’ uirthi, I must agree that an interaction in Tá ocras orm. (taw oh-kruss or-um) would you like? (plural) ter Rising when he stumbled on Margaret
An’ asked her for the change of a halfcrown, the pubs or shops there is a great way I’m hungry. Micheál: Pionta Guinness, le do Keogh’s story. He shares his research in
to use the language. Almost all Irish Cad ba mhaith leat? (kad buh wah thoil. (pyun-ta Guinness lay duh an article in the Irish Mirror April 13,
Is é dúirt sí liom ‘Suigh síos ag bord, speakers are happy to help a learn- layt) What would you like? hoil) A pint of Guinness, please. 2015. Margaret Keough Elizabeth O’Farrell Dr. Kathleen Lynn
Said she to me ‘Sit down at the board, er in their pursuit of speaking the Ar mhaith leat rud égin a ól? (ar Freastalaí: Agus cad a bheidh agat- Kehoe was referred as the first mar- and as a courier. She was one of the last She was to be deported to England Infant Hospital. ■
language. wah layt rud a-ginn ah ole) Would sa? (ah-gus kad a vay ah-gut-sa) And tyr by Volunteer Commander Eamon three women in the GPO. due to shortage of physicians and family
A’s bí ag ól anseo go maidin’” Our vocabulary and phrases this you like something to drink? what will you have? Ceannt. She never made it to the history Padraic Pearse chose Elizabeth to take connections placed in the care of Dr. Cu- Get More to the Story
An’ be drinking here till morning’ month will focus on that end. Ar mhaith leat rud égin a ithe? (ar Conor: Beidh pionta agamsa books. The British were in charge of the his surrender document to the British sack. In 1919 Dr. Lynn and Madeline More pics, and larger print too!
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“Níl ina lá, níl ‘na lá, SPEAK IRISH IN THE PUB you like something to eat? gum-sa fresh-in le duh hoil) I’ll have of a uniformed nurse being shot by a Pearse at the time of the formal sur-
“It’s not day yet, it’s not day yet, Ba mhaith (buh wah) I would a pint as well, please. British soldier. render. After the surrender, she was a
Leann (lawhn) ale/beer Níor mhaith (neer wah) I would These phrases might be used if It is sad that the Irish did not tell the prisoner in Kilmainham Gaol. The Ohio Irish American News and
lá, ná ina mhaidin, Leann dubh (lawhn duv) porter or not someone drinks more than they story but at the time they had their exe- DR. KATHLEEN LYNN
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It’s not day yet or even morning, stout , dubh is the color black Ba mhaith liom (buh wah lum) I should! cuted leaders’ stories to be told. Margaret
Teach leanna (chawk lawhna) tav- would like Bhí sé ag tabhairt dhá thaobh an Keough was a nurse working at the South Kathleen Lynn was born in County
Níl ‘ná lá, a mhíle grá, ern, lit. ale house Is maith liom (iss mah lum) I like bhóthair leis. (vee shay ag tohw-ert Dublin Union who rushed to help the Mayo. She was the daughter of an Angli-
It’s not day yet, oh dearest love, Beoir / an bheoir (byore/ahn Is maith liom Guinness. (iss mah gaa hahv ahn wo-her lesh) wounded at the time of her death on can Rector. At an early age, she decided
Cleveland
vyore)* beer/the beer – *There are lum Guinness) I like Guinness. He was taking both sides of the April 24,1916. to be a doctor after noticing that her local
Solas ard atá sa ghealach.” two types of vowel groupings, broad An maith leat Guinness? (ahn road with him. (he was unable to doctor was “a fount of help and hope.”
She was shot by a British soldier as she
There a high kight on the moon” and slender. A, o, and u, are broad mahlyat Guinness) Do you like walk in a straight line) was attending to the patients. Paul Horan In 1899, Dr. Lynn received her medical
and i and e are slender. A broad Guinness? Bhí a inchinn sa leathcheann aige. is quoted in the article: “She would have degree from the Royal University. She
An excerpt from the popular pub vowel would cause the lenited bh Ba mhaith liom pionta Guinness (vee ah ina-kin sa layh-kyown ehg-uh) been wearing her uniform, so I find it taught First Aid to members of Cumann
song, “Bean an Leanna,” (the woman combination to be pronounced as a le do thoil. (buh wah lum pyun-ta His brain was tilted to one side of very distasteful. I understand that peoplena mBan and the Irish Citizen Army.
of the beer-translates in English as w, a slender vowel would make it be guinness lay duh hoil) I would like a his head. (he was drunk out of his might get shot in the crossfire but the First Aid lectures were given to both the
landlady). The song tells the story of pronounced as a v. pint of Guinness please skull!) notion that a nurse in full uniform going men and women of the Irish Citizen
Go raith maith agat. (go rah mah TÁ, AN T-AM ISTIGH! (taw ahn to attend a casualty, was shot, that’s Army, which helped to bring the men
ah-gut) thank you tam ish-tuh) TIME-TIME UP! cold-blooded murder.” and women closer to each other.
Gormley’s Pub / The Irish Barber Ar mhaith leat ithe? (ar wah lyat Sláinte! ■ ELIZABETH O’FARRELL Dr. Lynn was member of the Irish
ih-ha) Would you like to eat? Citizen Army, serving as Chief Medical
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aht ar wah lyat ah ih-ha) Where history and language and teaches article for An Phoblacht that “she worked Garrison, she attended to Sean Connolly,
would you like to eat? the Speak Irish Cleveland class held for Irish freedom from her sixteenth the first casualty. After Sean Connolly’s
Cathain ar mhaith leat a ithe? every Tuesday @ PJ McIntyre’s. He is year “ In 1906, she joined Inghindhe na death, Dr. Lynn was the highest-ranking
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When would you like to eat? and Irish dogs orginizations in and na mBan. When offering the surrender of the
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Ní anois (nee ah-nesh) not now ed at carneyspeakirish@gmail.com introduction, Elizabeth was attached to belligerent.”
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John P. Kelly Division AOH (Toledo) Firefighter Members
2018 at age 83. He volunteered to work Patrick to honor firefighters. And he still tell you they miss the people, a broth-
at each Hibernian event. His smile and attended grade-school reunions. erhood, and the satisfaction of helping
his sense of humor were wonderful. He He volunteered for funeral luncheons at others.
worked out regularly until the end. His Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Temper- The John P. Kelly Division AOH wel-
handshake was crushing! ance, where he was a parishioner. He also comes all Irish Catholic firemen, active or
Larry retired in January 1994, from was a Meals on Wheels volunteer. retired. ■
Toledo the Toledo fire department. He’d been He married Stephanie on Nov. 17, 1962.
Irish promoted to lieutenant in December, They celebrated their fiftieth wedding an- Maury Collins is a Charter Member and
By Maury Collins 1988. He was appointed to the fire service niversary in 2012. Larry was truly a giant past president of the John P. Kelly Division
in November 1965, of a man. I miss him very much also. AOH.
Dave Meegan told me that Larry visited Whenever these gentlemen got togeth- Contact him at maurycollins61@gmail.
Í@MauryCollins Dave’s father often to spend time with er, either at a meeting or an event, you com or https://maurysirishnewstoledo.
him, and offer comfort. He had a good could hear them swapping stories about weebly.com
The John P. Kelly Division of the Catholic faith. That meant a lot to him. their days on the fire department. Ask any
Ancient Order of Hibernians has been When he learned retired comrades of them and they will tell you that being a Get More to the Story
well represented by Toledo Firemen. The were ill, he visited them. He attended the firefighter is the greatest job in the world. More pics, and larger print too!
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division has five retired firefighters on the annual Mass at the Historic Church of St. Ask them what they miss, and they will
roster: Tom Navarre, Tim Boaden, Mike Mike & Kathy Moeller, Hibernians
Moeller and Dave Meegan. of the year 2019.
We remember, with love, two of our
firefighter members, who have passed,
John O’Halloran and Larry Maher.
who attended the fifth annual firefighters’
Mass. “What could have been the end of
this parish turned into a rebirth.
World Dance Championships Canceled
Tom Navarre is a former Deputy Chief Among those who filled the church to by Joe Lardie
in the Toledo Fire Department. He was standing-room capacity were 100 or so Things are crazy right now. We all
a man of authority, who was respected firefighters, mostly from Toledo, but also have something we’d rather be doing.
and loved. I have never heard a bad word from suburban departments including We all have somewhere we’d rather be.
about the man. He is a gentleman, who Perrysburg, Oregon and Washington But there are many, many people who
has been active in the Toledo AOH for as John & Larry at AOH festival. Township. Dave Meegan and the Toledo have it worse than us, so we endure.
long as I can remember. John Barry medal along with fellow re- of dynamite in the basement in unstable kitchen at the St. Patrick’s Day event and Fire Department drum and Pipe band led We make do. We set up home offices
Tom was awarded the Commodore tired Toledo Firefighter John O’Halloran frothy condition. helping out whenever he is needed. Mike the procession in. and homeschool schedules and we try
in February, 2010. Tom was appointed to Tom called the police bomb squad and and his wife, Kathy were Hibernians of After the Mass, Father Denny suggest- to go on, because we know there are
the Toledo Fire Division in 1955, He was ATF. He had a one half block in each the Year in 2019. ed that the special Mass should become those who may not be as fortunate, so
promoted to Lieutenant in 1965, Captain direction evacuated. Tom says there were Dave Meegan started on the Sylvania Fire an annual event and that a side altar be we don’t fixate on our trivial stuff. We
in 1976, Deputy Chief in charge of the Fire no blasting caps, thank God. They had to Department on 1977. He went to the Tole- permanently dedicated to firefighters. He try to convince our teens and 20 some-
Prevention Bureau in 1980 and Deputy wrap two sticks of dynamite at a time in do Fire Department in 1988 and retired in asked Dave Meegan and a retired Perrys- things to do the same.
Chief of C Platoon in charge of all fires old newspaper. 2010. Dave took up the Bagpipes in 1998. burg firefighter, Gabriel Edwards to set up John Oliver allowed 30 seconds on
defense in 1982. The dynamite was taken to a quarry in There was a lot of discussion about an altar and maintain it. his show to lament his trivial grievance BC World qualifiers Our wonderful 2020 World Qualifers. Abby Pierse U21
Tom retired in 1987, after serving for 32 Sylvania. The area was finally cleared at forming a Toledo Fire Department Drum John O’Halloran, R.I.P., was a feisty (Liverpool not being named Premier Caleb Grignon U20 Abby Smith U20 Aislinn Kane Elek U17 Anthony Kukowski
years. One of the stories Tom likes to tell six o’clock the next morning. and Pipe band, since so many depart- little guy, who loved to laugh. He was League Champions, for the first time in U15 Charlie Brady Cam.
is about a fire in a six family apartment Mike Moeller served on the Toledo Fire ments around the country have one. Dave active in many AOH activities and was twenty years, with only four games to
building in the old West end of Toledo. Department twenty-nine years, retiring was instrumental in starting one up and always available to do more than his share play and an insurmountable lead! As a Campbell (see pic), one dancer from gional Competitions (Oireachtas’) over
They found one hundred fifty pounds in 1990. You will find him working in the still plays his Bagpipes with the group. of the work. He won a few Hibernian golf Cleveland fan, I feel his pain) so I will Burke (Aoife McLaughlin) that were Thanksgiving weekend, or the North
Dave had attended Mass at St. Patrick’s tournaments with his wife, Midge and try, with the utmost empathy for all our hoping to dance on the biggest stage of American Championships over Fourth
Historic Church often since it was located son, Mike on his team. issues, to do the same and let you know their lives – some for the first time and of July Week. They will get their
in downtown Toledo, convenient to many John was awarded the Commodore about our trivial regret. some, possibly, for the last. Catherine chance, even if it is to wait a year.
fire stations. After retirement, he decided John Barry medal, along with Tom Na- Our son Connor qualified for the first Leneghan had four students (Maeve The kids put extra hours and training
to join the parish officially. varre, on February 25, 2010. John, at, age time for the Irish dance World Cham- Galla, Lindsay Burrows, Rosalia Motta, in, in order to dance their best when it
On September 9, 1980, the 240 Ft. 80, passed away October 3, 2010. He was pionships, to be held in Dublin this Niamh Kernan) who qualified to go, counts. They’ll just have to wait ... and
steeple of the church was destroyed by fire a veteran of the Korean War and retired April. He, along with eight fellow Brady but had to wait a year because Cathy that’s ok. The work and the intense
caused by a lightning strike. On Septem- from the Toledo Fire Department as a Campbell qualifiers, found out March was to judge at the competition, and training are good. As Declan Mangan,
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The Celtic Spirit
Akron group, so much so that they are often By Dottie
seen as a suspicious and fearful group, Wenger
Irish waiting in dread for a mythical shoe
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Earth Day’s Birthday!
By Lisa O’ Rourke to drop.
There are countless stories of hu-
morless clergy beating religion into
free spirited children. Yet this con-
tradicts so much of the everyday life
in Ireland since no country I know
This may be a controversial state- of loves children and their respective
ment, but in terms of style, I think spirits more. It was always an odd
The United States and Ireland are two of the many countries around the world that celebrate Earth Day. This year, Earth Day turns FIFTY!
that it would be commonly acknowl- juxtaposition.
This special observance began in 1970 when a United States senator named Gaylord Nelson witnessed a huge oil spill in Santa Barbara, California. Earth Day is
edged that the French have it all over Illumination on this point happened
now celebrated each year on April 22nd. Its purpose is to encourage everyone to be friendlier toward our environment. What are some things kids can do to be
the Irish. Or so I thought. While this a few weeks ago when a friend casu- Earth-friendly?
superiority may be true in the fashion ally mentioned that the French were oldest Irish Gaelic prayers and song. lord the realization of the spirit, the PLANT A TREE! Trees release oxygen for us to breathe. They also provide
terms, the maxim does not hold in responsible for the “blood and guts” One of the things that he learned, trinity. It was a huge celebration for shelter and food for animals like birds and squirrels. About fifteen billion trees
terms of spirituality. of Irish faith. He further explained and research confirms, is that Irish pagan people since their very survival are cut down each year!
Irish spirituality is trendy. In the that the Irish, left to their own devices, Catholicism and therefore spirituality depended on it. STOP OR CUT DOWN ON DRINKING BOTTLED WATER!
Christian world, there were none so would have happily contemplated the was morphed into a different form by I love thinking about the ancient A plastic bottle can take over 450 years to break down!
Christian as the penitent Irish and for resurrection much more deeply. the arch villain of Irish history, Oliver Irish, wandering around that cold
the New Agers, there were none so tree This friend, Fr. Eric Funston, should Cromwell. little rock in the ocean, puzzling out BE CAREFUL HOW MUCH WATER YOU USE! Clean, drinkable water is
a limited resource. Less than one percent of the water on Earth can be used by
hugging as the Irish. The word pen- know of what he speaks since he Honestly, he is worthy of a Batman their existence while fending off some
humans! One way you can save water is by turning off the faucet while you brush
itent has resonance, since the image went to Ireland with the purpose of movie. But I digress, when Cromwell giant elk. Their optimism that they
your teeth. This can save up to eight gallons of water a day!
of Irish Catholics is one of a devout immersing himself in some of the ran the Catholics out of Ireland in would cycle back around is inspiring.
1650, he did so by death and exile of It is also inspiring to think of them
laymen and clergy. drawing these ideas from the natural
Most of the clergy that was able to cycles that they observed. EARTH DAY FUN FACT Did you know that the number of garbage
flee did so to France and Spain. The Irish spirituality morphed rather trucks Americans fill each year would stretch halfway to the moon?!
missing clergy were eventually re- easily into what was then Irish Cathol-
placed by Europeans from those coun- icism. This process was aided by the KIDS IN THE KITCHEN Here’s a fun Earth Day cookie recipe kids can
tries, or returned as changed exiles. Roman Patrick, a quick study, who saw make, with a wee bit of help from a grown-up: Using sugar cookie dough-
Whereas the French were consumed the way to win over these people was homemade or store-bought- use food coloring to dye half of the dough
$50
by the sacrificial elements of Catholi- to co-opt their existing beliefs. Sam- green and half blue. Taking a pinch of each color, roll the dough into a ball
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cism, the blood, death and more grue- hain, the Celtic celebration of the end and bake according to recipe. The end result will look a lot like “Earth”!
some elements of the primary story of harvest and the temporary death of
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4th- Skinny Moo of Excellence of Christians, trough this process, the earth, became Halloween. GAELIC WORDS OF THE MONTH In honor of Earth Day: blue =
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10th- Nathan Henry the more ethereal otherworldly Celtic gorm (pron. gor-green = glas (pron. glahs)
ideology was replaced by the more Lisa O’Rourke is an educator from Although this issue focused on the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day, there
11th- Sully’s 12th Anniversary
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European crucifixion bloody stories. I
had to insert that the concepts of the
Akron. She has a BA in English and a
Master’s in Reading/Elementary Edu-
are plenty of other notable dates this month in Ireland! To name a few….
One certificate per client. spiral of life and the idea of an eter- cation. Lisa is a student of everything APRIL FOOL’S DAY The Irish are known for their wit, their sense of
17th- Pat Shepard nal spirit were present in the ancient Irish, primarily Gaeilge. She runs a humor, and their love of practical jokes. Many of the silly gags Irish folks
18th- Music Trivia with WE NOW OFFER pagan religions in Ireland too. Gaeilge study group at the AOH/Mark have played on others have gone viral on the Internet!
The Music Men Easter is the quintessential Irish Heffernan Division. She is married to
24th- West Awake
25th- The Other Brothers
Tai Chi
Thursdays at 6pm
holiday. In it, we see the ancient spirit
melded with the contemporary polit-
ical, and back to spirit again. The cor-
Dónal and has two sons, Danny and
Liam. Lisa enjoys art, reading, music,
and travel. She enjoys spending time
EASTER This Christian holiday (recognized on April 12th this year) is
celebrated in Ireland in much the same way it is in America. Since Ireland
is a predominantly Catholic country, many attend Mass on Easter morning.
with instructor nerstone of the ancient belief system with her dog,, cats and fish. Lisa can be The Easter Sunday family feast might include both lamb and ham, potatoes,
Join us Saturday & Sunday mornings for Jeannie Koran was around the circle of life, resur- contacted at olisa07@icloud.com. and veggies. The Easter Bunny and Easter egg hunts are also a part of some
English Premier Soccer League Watch Party! Cost is $10 rection and birth. It seems no small Please send any Akron events to my Irish family traditions.
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