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!
This Just In: Four iIrish Advertisers featured in Ohio Magazine’s Visit 11 Authentic Irish Pubs in Ohio
These spots across the state go beyond a great pour of Guinness to share a flavor of the Emerald Isle’s beloved public houses.
Health Matters: Signs of Seasonal Affective Disorder and What to Do About It
By Dr. Balaji Saravanan Winter brings warm blankets, hot drinks, and the holiday season. However, it also brings darker days. During this time, it’s not unusual to feel signs of […]
Cleveland Irish: Where Did O-H-I-O Come From?
Francis McGarry delves into the historical narrative of Ohio, connecting it to global conflicts and economic forces. It highlights the impact of the Beaver Wars, the introduction of corn, and the role of Native American groups in shaping the region. McGarry also touches on Irish trade in Ohio and the presence of the Irish in colonial America.
Out of the Mailbag Comes Songs & Stories: Language and Belfast Elephants
By John O’Brien, Jr.@Jobjr The Elephant of BelfastBy S. Kirk WalshCounterpoint Press ISBN: 978-1-64009-511-3. 320 Pages This national bestseller has such an unusual storyline, I just had to get it. […]
Blowin’ In: Tales of Innocence and Experience
And there I was in the middle of a field . . . The windings had been ploughed, furrows turned . . . Within that boundary now Step the fleshy […]
Illuminations: Mary Jane O’Donovan Rossa, Keeper of the Legacy
Illuminations: Mary Jane O’Donovan Rossa, Keeper of the LegacyBy J. Michael Finn * Jeremiah O’Donovan Rossa (1831-1915) was a Fenian leader and member of the Irish Republican Brotherhood. He served […]
We Get Letters: The Banshees of Innisherin
Lisa, Thank you for the review of the Banshees of Inisherin in the March issue of iIrish. It explained a lot that I didn’t get about this finicky film in […]
11th International Festival: Toledo Sister Cities
Toledo Irish: Toledo Sister Cities: 11th International Festival By: Molly McHugh After two years of postponement, the Toledo Sister Cities International Festival returned to downtown Toledo on June 25th […]
Cleveland Irish: Someone’s Past
Cleveland Irish: Someone’s Past By Francis McGarry My graduate Professor, Michel-Rolph Trouillot, taught me a few things. One was always cut the cards; actually, that was Mr. Dooley. One was […]
