CURRENT ISSUE:  OCTOBER 2023

Terry from Derry: Inclined to Fake

It’s hard to believe that I’ve lived in the United States for twenty years, and still, I’ve managed to not go absolutely bonkers. While there is much that I love about being here, some things continue to whittle away

Irish Lit: Christmas Card Poems

Discover Seamus Heaney’s enchanting Christmas Card Poems, offering insights into the Nobel Prize-winning poet’s reflections on the season. From the innocence of “Catherine’s Poem” to the profound “The Manger,” explore Heaney’s unique perspective on Christmas. Delve into the dual voices, subtle infusions of mature insight, and timeless themes that characterize these poetic gems.

Cleveland Irish: Bluestone Hibernians

Join us in celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Bluestone Division, an AOH chapter with a rich history rooted in Irish labor and heritage. Named after Euclid Bluestone, this thriving community pays tribute to the Irish laborers who shaped the region.

Off the Shelf: The Lock-Up

By Terry Kenneally By John Banville Hanover Square Press ISBN-13:978-1-44963-4 2023 315 pp. Review by Terrence Kenneally Quirke, the only name he ever goes by, is the brooding pathologist central […]

Madigan Muses: Cornerstone of West Park

  Madigan Muses: Cornerstone of West Park  by Marilyn Madigan St. Patrick West Park will be celebrating their 175th Anniversary this St. Patrick’s Day. The anniversary year will begin with […]

Speak Irish: Deirdre of the Sorrows

Speak Irish: Deirdre of the Sorrows By Bob Carney Not all love stories end with “And they lived happily ever after.” The story of Deirdre of the Sorrows is one […]

Madigan Muses: New Year Special Events

  Madigan Muses: New Year Special Events by Marilyn Madigan This year I will be celebrating a special milestone. I graduated from St. Joseph Academy fifty years ago, on June […]