CURRENT ISSUE:  OCTOBER 2023

The Wounds That Bind Us: Irish-Palestinian Solidarity

Palestinian Murals

The best thing about being Irish in America is the level of love that I feel from and towards my Irish community. I remember my first ever trip to America was spending a summer in New York in my early 20s. It was like a home-from-home, being welcomed without question by the Irish American community everywhere I went.
I always thought that that was normal, until

Blowin’ In: Blackberry Season Redux

As summer transitions to autumn, the author reflects on the changing season, blackberry picking, and the passage of time. Memories of loved ones, travel adventures, and the circle of life blend in this heartfelt piece.

Fitness Dr.: Top 10 Healthiest Grains

By Dr. Frederick Peters Regardless of what people on the “keto” diet think, grains are an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. Whole grains provide us with essential vitamins, minerals, […]

Terry from Derry: The Lonely Passion of D.T.

Terry's Book cover

It had been a while since D.T. (Dickey Tricky) had held a popular place in people’s minds.  His sunny disposition had not fared well since his popularity had begun to wane. […]

Safe Home: May 2023

MARY HOUGH MARY C. HOUGH, age 55, loving mother of Moira Hough; beloved daughter of Kathleen (nee Lynch) and the late James P. Hough; dear sister of Patrick (Katie), Sheila […]

Cleveland Irish: Once Again

Cleveland Irish: Once Again By Francis McGarry My Aunt Irene was always able to see the good. When there was no good to see, she had no problem sharing that […]

Cleveland Irish: Mapping Cleveland

  Cleveland Irish: Mapping Cleveland By Francis McGarry Culture is the shared values, ideas, concepts and rules of behavior that allows a social group to function and perpetuate itself. It […]