As we traveled by bus to the parade, we would sing songs. One of the songs that I remember was sung by Arthur McChrystal for the Ladies Drill Team. It was the Civil Rights song “We Shall Overcome.” He sang this hoping that the Ladies Drill Team would win the J.F. Kennedy Trophy.
Marilyn Madigan is the Immediate Past National President and National Organizer of the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians and a Deputy Director of the United Irish Societies of Cleveland. She knows about and is actively involved intaking things happen in our community. Read what she has to say this month about
May is a month that we honor and remember. On May 1, May Day, or International Workers’ Day is celebrated around the world. Over the past 10 years, May 4 has been a celebration of Mayo-ness. This has become a Global celebration of Mayo. Please visit mayo.ie for more information.
Cinco de Mayo Day is celebrated by many, but do you know what
Cleveland’s St Patrick’s Day Parade has a long history of different generations of many families participating. Families that have taken on a more active role in the planning of the parade include the United Irish
May is a month that we honor and remember. On May 1, May Day, or International Workers’ Day is celebrated around the world. Over the past 10 years, May 4 has been a celebration of Mayo-ness. This has become a Global celebration of Mayo. Please visit mayo.ie for more information.
Cinco de Mayo Day is celebrated by many, but do you know what