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What’s the Craic? August Shenanigans!

John O'Brien, Jr.
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Brooklyn

  • Hooley Pub & Kitchen
    10310 Cascade Crossing, Brooklyn
    216-362-7700
    thehooley.com

Cleveland


  • Aer Lingus
    Direct flights Cleveland to Dublin (Sun., Mon., Wed., Fri.).
    aerlingus.com



  • 5 Points Coffee & Tea
    Always 10am to Noon. No events sent to us.
    3600 West Park Road, Cleveland, OH 44111
    5pointscafe.com



  • The Harp
    No events sent to us.
    4408 Detroit Road, Cleveland, OH 44113
    the-harp.com


  • Flat Iron Café

    • 2nd: Rockport Band
    • 9th: Company Housing
    • 16th: Sean Benjamin
    • 23rd: Ballinloch
    • 30th: No Strangers Here
      Free round-trip shuttle service to all Guardians home games!
      1114 Center St., Cleveland, OH 44113
      216-696-6968
      flatironcafe.com

  • Treehouse

    • 7th: Austin Walkin’ Cane
    • 14th: Rob Samay
    • 21st: Mark Poseler
    • 28th: Ethan Timm
      820 College Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44113
      treehousecleveland.com

  • PJ McIntyre’s

    • 3rd: Matt Szucs
    • 17th: Andrew McManus
    • 23rd: Pat & the Jazz Guys
    • 24th: Big Slate
      Local 10 Union establishment. Home of the Celtic Supporter’s Club and the GAA.
      Book parties & events in Bridgie Ned’s Irish Parlor Party Room.
      17119 Lorain Road, Cleveland, OH 44111
      216-941-9311
      pjmcintyres.com

  • Flannery’s Pub

    • 9th: Chris Allen @ 7:00 PM
    • 16th: Brent Kirby @ 9:00 PM
    • 23rd: Crowley & Sofranko @ 9:00 PM
    • 30th: The New Barleycorn @ 9:00 PM
      Every Wednesday: Free Trivia with Sporcle @ 7:00 PM & 8:00 PM (Food/Drink Specials and Prizes)
      323 East Prospect, Cleveland, OH 44115
      216-781-7782
      flannerycle.com

Fairview Park

  • Gunselman’s
    Home of the Best Burger in NEO. Great lunch menu every day.
    21490 Lorain Road, Fairview Park, OH 44126
    440-331-5719
    gunselmans.com

Lakewood

  • Plank Road Tavern
    No events sent to us.
    Happy Hour: M-F 4-7 PM, Sat 12-6 PM.
    Open Sessiún Every Thursday 7-10 PM. ½ Off Wings, $1 off drinks, $3 Guinness and Jamieson.
    16719 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, OH 44107
    plankroadtavern.com

Medina / Montrose

  • Sully’s
    • 2nd: Creatio
    • 3rd: E and D Acoustic
    • 9th: Doug Kaufman
    • 10th: The Smug Saints
    • 16th: Danny Christian
    • 17th: The New Barleycorn
    • 23rd: The Music Men (Music Trivia)
    • 24th: Crawley and Sofranko
      Closed August 30th–September 2nd for Labor Day
      117 West Liberty, Medina, OH 44256
      sullysmedina.com

Mentor

  • Hooley Pub & Kitchen
    7861 Reynolds Rd, Mentor, OH
    440-942-6611
    thehooley.com

Olmsted Twp

  • West Side Irish American Club
    Great live music and food in The Pub every Friday.

    • 4th: Annual Steak Roast
    • 8th: Forever Young Picnic @ 1:00 PM
    • 15th: General Meeting @ 7:00 PM
    • 24th: Steak Shoot @ 7:00 PM
    • 25th: Afternoon Tea & Fashion Show (1-4 PM, $30/person).
      Contact: Jill Gallagher (440-623-6612 or jillgallagher6612@att.net)
      Bring your prettiest bonnet or fascinator, and your own tea cup & teapot. Luncheon provided by Ahern Catering. Wine/mimosa bar available.
      8559 Jennings Rd, Olmsted Twp, OH 44138
      440-235-5868
      wsia-club.org

  • Cleveland St. Pat’s / St. Jarlath’s GAA
    Always defer to the team’s WhatsApp group chat or calendar on clevelandgaa.com for updates.
    New players always welcome.
    Home Field: West Side Irish American Club, 8559 Jennings Rd, Olmsted Township, OH 44138


Painesville

  • The Celtic Nations Society of Northern Ohio (CNSONO)
    Lake County’s Irish American Club.
    Holds its General Meeting the 4th Monday of the month at 7:00 PM.
    Location: Lost Nations Sports Park, 38630 Jet Center Pl, Willoughby, OH 44094
    440-951-1531.
    Meetings are open to the public. Please bring a small dessert to share, chocolate especially.

Rocky River


  • Gormley’s
    No events sent to us.
    Happy Hour: Monday–Friday, 2–7 PM.
    $2 off drafts, $2 off liquor, $1 off wine.
    19500 Center Ridge Rd, Rocky River, OH 44116
    440-990-7468
    gormleyspub.com



  • Casey’s Irish Imports
    19626 Center Ridge Rd, Rocky River, OH 44116
    440-333-8383
    caseysirishimports.com


Strongsville

  • Hooley Pub & Kitchen
    No events sent to us.
    500 Southpark Center #GI10 (Southpark Mall Main Entrance), Strongsville, OH 44136
    440-638-4852
    thehooley.com

Valley City

  • Gandalf’s
    • 3rd: Mitch Hengst @ 7:30 PM
    • 4th: Big Sky @ 3:00 PM
    • 8th: Karaoke @ 8:00 PM
    • 10th: QS Jazz @ 7:30 PM
    • 11th: Craic Brothers @ 3:00 PM
    • 17th: Furious George @ 7:30 PM
    • 18th: Achill Crossing @ 7:30 PM
    • 22nd: Karaoke @ 8:00 PM
    • 23rd: Sarena Tamburitza Orchestra @ 7:30 PM
    • 24th: Lego Legros @ 7:30 PM
    • 25th: Jim & Eroc Classic Rock Show @ 4:00 PM
    • 31st: Gabby & Twan @ 7:30 PM
      Join us for Brunch every Sunday. Great food, atmosphere, staff, and fun.
      6757 Center Road, Valley City, OH 44280
      gandalfspub.com

Westlake


  • Ahern Banquet Center
    Ahern Banquet Center is booking weddings and special events.
    Call Tony Ahern / Lucy Balser @ 440-933-7500.
    159 Crocker Park Blvd., Westlake, OH 44015
    aherncatering.com



  • Hooley Pub & Kitchen
    24940 Sperry Dr., Westlake, OH 44145
    440-835-2890
    thehooley.com


Willoughby

  • Nora’s Public House

    • Tuesdays: Trivia @ 6:30 PM
    • 1st Wednesday of the month: Irish Music Session @ 7:30 PM
    • Thursdays: Live Music @ 7:00–10:00 PM
    • Sundays: Brunch @ 10:00 AM–2:00 PM with Live Music @ 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
      4054 Erie Street, Willoughby, OH 44094
      noraspublichouse.net

  • Wild Goose

    • Mondays: Trivia @ 7:00 PM
    • Wednesdays: Live Music @ 7:00–10:00 PM
      Erie Street, Willoughby, OH 44094
      wildgoosewlby.com

Traditional Irish Social Dance Opportunities


  • Tuesdays, 7:00–9:00 PM
    Set dancing lessons at St. Clarence Church, North Olmsted, OH 44070.



  • Tuesdays, 8:00–10:00 PM
    Lessons start @ 7:15 PM with Sessiún Musicians and Dance Caller, hosted by Pittsburgh Ceili Club.
    Location: Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, Strip District, Pittsburgh, PA.
    Contact: pittsburghceiliclub@gmail.com



  • Wednesdays, 7:00–9:00 PM
    Set dancing lessons at Irish American Club – East Side, Euclid, OH.



  • Thursdays, 7:00–9:00 PM (except meeting nights)
    Ceili Dancing at West Side Irish American Club, Olmsted Twp, OH 44138.
    Contact: CeiliClubCleveland@gmail.com


Sessiúns


  • Gormley’s Pub
    2nd Sunday of the month, 5:00–8:00 PM.
    Mondays: Music lessons with Samantha McNamara, followed by an 8:00 PM session. All ages welcome.
    19500 Center Ridge Road, Rocky River, OH 44116



  • The Magic Tree Pub & Eatery
    3rd Sunday of the month, 5:30–7:30 PM.
    7463 South Avenue, Boardman, OH 44512



  • Rialto Theater
    Gordon Shaffer First Tuesday of the month Irish Session, 7:00–9:00 PM.
    1000 Kenmore Blvd., Akron, OH 44314



  • Otie’s Tavern
    Tuesdays, 7:00–9:00 PM.
    5344 Center Street, Hilliard, OH 43206



  • Nora’s Public House
    Scottish & Irish Sessiún, 1st Wednesday of the month, 7:30 PM.
    4054 Erie Street, Willoughby, OH 44094



  • Sully’s Irish Pub
    2nd Wednesday of the month, 7:00–9:00 PM.
    117 West Liberty, Medina, OH 44256



  • Logan’s Irish Pub
    3rd Wednesday of the month, 7:30 PM.
    414 S. Main Street, Findlay, OH 45840



  • Akron AOH
    Last Wednesday of the month, 7:00–9:00 PM with Celtic Rush.



  • Plank Road Tavern
    Thursdays, 7:00–10:00 PM. All ages and experience welcome.
    16719 Detroit Road, Lakewood, OH 44107



  • Spoon Market & Deli
    Every Thursday, 7:00–9:00 PM. All are welcome.
    144 W Liberty St., Wooster, OH 44691



  • The Harp
    1st Friday of every month, 9:00 PM.
    4408 Detroit, Cleveland, OH 44113



  • The Lazy Chameleon
    Sundays, 6:00–8:30 PM.
    4028 Presidential Parkway


Irish Language Classes


  • Tuesdays, 6:15–8:00 PM
    Introductory to intermediate-level classes at P.J. McIntyre’s Irish Pub.
    17119 Lorain Road, Cleveland, OH 44111
    Contact: jobrien@iirish.us



  • Thursdays, 7:00 PM
    Introductory to intermediate-level classes at 745 Pleasant Ridge Avenue, Bexley, OH 43209.


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Columbus


  • Shamrock Club of Columbus



    • 11th: General Meeting @ 2:00 PM

    • 17th: Corn Roast

    • COED Darts – 2nd & 4th Mondays

    • Men’s Darts – Wednesdays

    • Women’s Darts – 1st & 3rd Thursdays

    • Coed Corn Hole – 1st & 3rd Thursdays

    • Quiz Nights – 2nd Fridays
      90 W. Castle Road, Columbus, OH 43207
      theshamrockclubofcolumbus.com


    The Pipes and Drums
    Welcome new members anytime. Practices are on Monday evenings at the Shamrock Club of Columbus.
    Location: 60 West Castle Rd., Columbus, OH 43207.
    Lessons are free!
    Contact: Tim Becker at 614-832-8816.


Indiana

  • Fiddler’s Hearth
    • Mon: Open Irish Music Session (7ish)
    • Tue: Open Old Timey Music Session (7ish)
    • Wed: Open Mic (7:30–9:30 PM, sign-up at 6:30 PM)
      127 North Main Street, South Bend, IN 44601
      574-232-2853
      fiddlershearth.com

Pennsylvania

Additional Contacts

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John O'Brien, Jr.
John O'Brien, Jr.https://www.iirish.us
*John is a Founder and the Publisher and Editor of iIrish (2006); a Founder and Deputy Director of Cleveland Irish Cultural Festival for more than 35 years (1982); Founder of Speak Irish Cleveland (2010); A Founder of The Greater Cleveland An Gorta Mor Stone (2000); an archivist, spokesman, emcee, Spoken Word presenter and author of five books, so far.
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