Tag: Casey’s Irish Imports
Illuminations: The Monastery at Clonmacnoise
The monastic way of life, which began in Egypt in the 3rd century, was introduced into Ireland by St. Patrick. He wrote of consecrating, “The sons and daughters of the leaders of the Irish are seen to be monks and virgins of Christ!” Monastic communities in the strict sense, involving vows, complete seclusion and discipline, owes its origins in Ireland to
Editor’s Corner: Selfless and in Heaven
Cleveland lost one of it’s greatest contributors
Cleveland Comhrá: A Love Story
A Love Story, Irish folklore
Blowin’ In: The Drummers
By Sue Mangan One grey winter day, I sat outside on the steps of the Art Institute of Chicago drinking coffee. I planned, as I always do when visiting the […]
Milestone & Sweet Snaps
Celebrate milestones and sweet moments with Ireland’s Ambassador to the U.S., H.E. Geraldine Byrne Nason, and Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians National President Marilyn Madigan at the President’s Testimonial Dinner. Explore the joyous occasion and honor Kathleen Savage, the inaugural recipient of the Constance Markievicz Award. Discover the achievements of Leta Frank who was awarded the Pat Taylor, Sr. Founder’s Award for her contributions to the Akron Hurling Club.
Editor’s Corner: Halloween Origins Are in Ireland
Learn about the Irish origins of Halloween and discover the words and legends associated with this holiday in Bob Carney’s Speak Irish Column. Also, celebrate the 30th anniversary of Casey’s Irish Imports and join the Annual Al O’Leary Hurling & Camogie Tournament hosted by the Akron Celtic Guards. Don’t miss the Mayo Ball at the end of the month, coinciding with the 20th Anniversary of the Twinning of Cleveland and Achill in Co. Mayo.
Speak Irish: A Fresh Start
Speak Irish Cleveland is about to begin – All levels welcome. Join us!
Akron Irish: Working for a Living
By Lisa O’Rourke On a post pandemic road trip a few years ago, my husband and I found ourselves in a concrete sprawl desert. We plodded down a four-lane road, […]
Illuminations: Joseph Plunkett and Grace Gifford
By J. Michael Finn There were many sad stories that resulted from the 1916 Easter Rising in Dublin, but few are as sad as the story involving Joseph Plunkett and […]
Editor’s Corner: You’ll Never Beat the Irish
Editor’s Corner: You’ll Never Beat the IrishBy John O’Brien, Jr. @Jobjr Our world is not normal, though I suppose every generation says that. Yet, I see the familiar returning in […]