Author: John O'Brien
Blowin’ In: Impressions of Spring
I have always thought that if you sit still and observe life long enough, something will happen. That something may be dramatic, like a sun setting crimson behind the blue of cold water. Perhaps that something will be subtle, barely perceptible to the unaware eye, such as
Cleveland Hibernians Eastside Bluestone and Deifiúr Divisions
Join us – we are Bluestone Division, an Ancient Order of Hibernians (aoh.com) OH chapter founded 9/17/2013 and Deiriúr Of Charity, a Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians Division (ladiesaoh.com) founded in 3/21/20222022, with a rich history rooted in Irish volunteerism, labor and heritage. New members wanting to make a difference in our communities are welcome –
Safe Home: Paddy Taylor
Akron born Blues musician and proud Irish American Patrick “Paddy” Taylor passed away peacefully on February 20th, 2024, at the age of 73. Paddy was born in Akron, Ohio on November 5th, 1950, to Floyd and Marilyn Taylor.
A Wildcat graduate of Central High School in Akron in 1968, he went on to play music with
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Milestone & Sweet Snaps – Release the Hounds!
May peace and joy surround you, Contentment latch your door. May happiness be with you always, and God bless you evermore. May you live your life with faith and nurture […]
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Dance Dance: Jiggin’ in Parades and on the World Stage
As we wrap up the St. Patrick’s Day season, where Irish dance schools throughout the state of Ohio have been spreading culture and joy with music and dance, the competitive side of Irish dance is in the final days of preparation and training for the highest major competition of the year!
Donnybrook: Arcadian Wild
By John Myers Fans of Irish music will feel right at home with the lyrical and harmonic music of Nashville based Arcadian Wild. Bluegrass is not a suitable label for […]
Cleveland Irish: Irish Love
Truth be told, there is not a long list of laments in my library, not to bewail me books. In Irish cultural history, the banshee foretold of death. A “banshee,”or “woman of the faires,” would mournfully wail at night as death was imminent.
It was believed that banshees limited their lamentations to
Gormley’s Pub Raises More Than $62,000 for Malachi House
$62,000 was raised for Malachi House over the course of the 2-day Festival of Midleton Whiskeys 2024. This brings the total amount raised for Malachi House via this event, along with the two previous Gormley’s Pub Festival of Whiskey events, to