CURRENT ISSUE:  OCTOBER 2023

Akron Irish: Green Season

Akron Irish

I found out that the overgrown hedgerows were a by-product of a study done by a citizen group. Ireland, again punching above their national weight, were the first country in the world to conduct a Citizens’ Assembly on Biodiversity Loss in 2022.

Illuminations: Captain William “Buckey” O’Neill

Bucky O'Neill Monument

Mike Finn explores the remarkable story of Captain William “Buckey” O’Neill, a first-generation Irish-American who served in the U.S. military and played a crucial role in the Spanish-American War. Learn about his early life, journalism career, and his gallant actions in the Battle of San Juan Hill. Discover the enduring legacy of this American hero.

Akron Irish: Naked and Afraid-The Armada Edition

Lisa O’Rourke recounts the harrowing survival story of Captain Francisco de Cuellar, a Spanish Armada captain who found himself shipwrecked and stranded in Ireland in 1591. He endured hardships, encountered English soldiers, and faced perilous situations while wandering naked and afraid. The story sheds light on the challenges he faced and the hospitality he eventually received from the Irish. O’Rourke also reflects on the complexities of historical morality and power struggles during that era.

Illuminations: The 1918 Flu Epidemic in Ireland

Illuminations:  The 1918 Flu Epidemic in Ireland By:  J. Michael Finn The 1918-19 influenza pandemic killed an estimated fifty million people worldwide. Known as the “Spanish Flu,” it infected at […]