While many things have slowed as the temp falls, things in Cleveland, and the Reunification of Ireland effort have gone into high gear.

On Tuesday October 8th, iIrish will host The People’s Assembly for the Reunification of Ireland, with Minister of Parliament Dáire Hughes and The Friends of Sinn F éin, at the West Side Irish American Club in Olmsted Twp, just outside Cleveland. This is a ticket only event, and no tickets will be available at the door.

History is being made, & launched, in Cleveland. The U.S. has been central in every phase of the struggle for Irish freedom and independence. From inspiring Wolfe Tone to the signing of the Good Friday Agreement, the United States has been a key dynamic in driving change.

We now have a peaceful and democratic pathway to a new andunited Ireland.

This is real, this is happening. The opportunity for listening has never been this rich.

Join us as we begin a conversation with the diaspora, the descendants of Ireland, and all those who support Irish Unity, with the opportunity to be part of the generation that will deliver it.

Tuesday, October 8th. Doors open @6:00 p.m. Program starts promptly @ 6:30 p.m.

(American time, not “Irish time”) Live from the Great Hall at the West Side Irish American Club

Eventbrite Advance Tickets are required, no exceptions. No tickets will be available at the door https://www.eventbrite. com/e/989722786497

Irish Game Night

The First Ancient Order of Hibernians Shamrock Game takes place at John Carroll University’s home football game against Capital University at 1:30 p.m. on October 12th. Game special events include an Irish Football game at half-time, Irish dancers, foods and several Irish organizations – all be there to welcome you. See the Bluestone Hibernians page withinfor more info.

The iIrish eBulletins hits your inbox October 9th and 23rd (join more than 15,000 opted-in only subscribers who get it in their inbox every second Wednesday, IF youare signed up. It’s free, so sign up at: www.iirish.us).

The Election is coming fast and furiously. Many of our supporters are running for election, so note who supports and advertises with us, and do your research. Most of All, VOTE!

See the What’s the Craic?, Taking the Fields of Glory and other highlights within for all craic, and the details too. There is so much more inside.

We couldn’t join the U.S. GAA Championships in San Francisco this year, but the Cleveland Saints sent us their love, with a grandstand throwback picture reminiscent of our October 2021 cover. We miss them, but are grateful we got to experience it, through their photo at the left.

Patrick Fallon

We lost a great, active supporter of our culture when the mighty Patrick Fallon passed away on August 31. Pat and Irish Imports were an unwavering partner is presenting the Irish community in a positive, energetic and laughter filled way, vocally and in person, at festivals all over the U.S.; as owners of Fallon Irish Imports; and in service, serving as a long term officer of The Shamrock Club, in Columbus. Our thoughts and solace are with Becky, Ean, Aidan, Kay and family.

iIrish is made in America. We have always been green and are proudly Irish, all year long.

… Nuair a stapann an ceol, an damhsa déanann an amhlaidh (When the music stops, so does the dance)

John