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housands gathered Dublin city on April 14 for BEO - Gaelach agus Bródúil to celebrate the Irish language and its vibrant community. The crowds walked from Parnell Square to Merrion Square, where President Micheál D. Ó hUigín (Michael Higgins) addressed the crowd, along with other ambassadors and representatives. The crowd and residents of Dublin city enjoyed live music from Scannal, Delorentos and Kíla, as well as a new Irish language version of the pop hit “Teenage Dirtbag” (“Stócach Brocach” as Gaeilge), newly recorded by Wheatus as part of CEOL 2018. Speakers, young and old, took to the stage - amongst them were representatives from the Gaeltacht; from language groups around the country; and from sports clubs, as well as Bliain na Gaeilge Ambassadors Eoghan McDermott (2FM), Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh (RTÉ, Irish television network) and Lynette Fay (BBC). President Michael D. Ó hUigín gave a powerful address. During his address, the President had this to say, “For those of you who love our language but may not be confident speaking
Irish. The revival of our Irish language starts with each and every one of you. I invite everyone, starting this year in Bliain na Gaeilge, to welcome the Irish language into their lives. To experience, relearn, reengage with it. Tabhair an tarna seans dó. Dare to cherish it. Dare to value it. Dare to use it. Dare to recognise and love it as the most essential part of our culture. However much or little of the language you have, I urge you to use it. I promise you, it will be easier than you imagine!” The festival showcased the strength of the Irish speaking community, who travelled to the capital on busses from all over the country - people from Gaeltacht areas, parents and children from Gaelscoileanna, sports clubs, community groups and those who wished to show their support for the language. “There was an incredible atmosphere in the city at BEO - Gaelach agus Bródúil, and the vibrancy of the Irish speaking community was showcased wonderfully,” said Lynette Fay (BBC), one of Bliain na Gaeilge Ambassadors. President of Conradh na Gaeilge an Dr. Niall Comer said, “We gathered to celebrate the Irish language, our national language, the heart and soul of this country. 125 years on from the beginning
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of the revival, there is so much to celebrate and to give recognition to, though there is still far to go. We are now at a new stage in the revival - and it begins with groups such as Na Gaeil Óga here in Dublin, Gaeil na Gaillimhe, An Crann Óg in Gaoth Dóbhair, Laochra Loch Lao, and, of course Carn Tóchair – a new generation who are promoting the language in everyday settings, and who are setting an example for the whole country.” Bliain na Gaeilge is a festival to celebrate the Irish language. Based in Phoenix, Arizona, Aiséirí (ash-eye-ree), is an official branch
of Conradh na Gaeilge (www.cnag.ie); their branch name is Gleann na Gréine. It is an active group of Irish Language Learners; info at www.aiseiriarizona.com. Emma Ní Chearúil is Communications Executive for Conradh na Gaeilge. BEO - Gaelach agus Bródúil was organised as a main event of Bliain na Gaeilge 2018, which celebrates the Irish language through action on various themes: the revival of the language of the last 125 years: the creativity of the language; the vibrancy of the language; the participation of the community; and the value of our Gaeltacht communities.
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ARTS
13 Irish Tales from AZ Territory: Entrepreneurs in
14 MUSIC REVIEW: “In Troubled Times”
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13 Arizona: Did you know?
12 INAZ: Oh so proud of all that—Fire Cap’n Jack
CULTURE 4 7,000 Celebrate Irish Language in Dublin City Centre 4 Mary McGonegle Honored at AZ Diamondbacks Games 6 Phoenix’s Irish Center Comes of Age 9 SCOTS: Craft Beers and Premium Gin Booming 14 Keltic Kitchen: Southwest Shepherd’s Pie
EVENTS 2 Irish Cultural Ctr & McClelland Library, Phx 3 AZ Highland & Celtic Festival, Flagstaff 3 Prescott Highland Games 3 Irish Network AZ EVENTS, Greater Phx 7 Chandler-Tullamore Sister Cities EVENTS 13 Desert Shamrock’s Writers’ Workshop 18 Third Fridays: Ceili (social dance), Phx 18 Young Professionals’ Networking Brunch 18 THEATRE: Beau Jest, Scottsdale 18 Rose of Tralee Int’l Festival, Ireland BACK Annual Anam Cara Awards Gala, Phx
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Chas Moore, left, and Sean Lee of the Irish Cultural Center in Phoenix, Ariz.
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hen they came to New York recently, Sean Lee and Chas T. Moore paid visits to the Irish Arts Center, Glucksman Ireland House, NYU, and the American Irish Historical Society. Next time, they hope to take in some other institutions, like the New York Irish Center in Long Island City. They were duly impressed, naturally, but the visits also threw into sharp relief just how much they’ve achieved with their own Irish Cultural Center in the heart of Phoenix, combining as it does in one complex many of the same roles and activities carried out at those New York venues and even some that aren’t. “It’s a daunting task,” said Executive Director Moore, who was born into an Irish-American family in Chicago, “but [the center] is incredibly popular. We have so many people who come down to visit us every day. “We have the social component, the performing arts component, a book discussion group,” he said. And that’s just the start of the list. Lee, who was born in Kells, County Meath, in 1940 and educated there and in Dublin by the Christian
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Brothers, recalled the first defining moment back in the 1990s, when the city of Phoenix put up a “huge bond drive for a cultural center.” Businessman Bill O’Brien of the Executive Referral Irish Network (ERIN, now renamed Irish Network Arizona) “herded us all into a hotel room and said, ‘The door is locked and nobody gets out until you come up with matching funds to the city’s offer.’” The Irish Cultural Center, a Japanese garden, a community arts center, and a Jewish social center are among the institutions that availed of the offer. Moore, who has a professional background as both an arts administrator and an academic librarian, said that the McClelland Library has the biggest depository of materials on the Irish in the Southwest, and plans on specializing on the Irish west of the Mississippi. The Irish experience in Arizona can be documented as far back to Spanish army officer Hugo O’Conor in the 1760s. The Red Captain, as he was called by the Apache for the color of his hair, is considered the founding father of Tucson. A post-war boom, helped by the development of air-conditioning, made Phoenix a major city – it’s now the fifth most populous in the nation and the most populous state capital. Fifty and more years ago, the most obvious Irish presence perhaps were the 56 priests born in Ireland; by the time Lee arrived in 1987, about 30 of them were still alive. Lee was destined for Australia to work as a trainee teacher when an uncle who was visiting from America suggested he cross the Atlantic instead. By 1959, he was in the Marines and served for six years, including a period in the reserves. He resumed his education with an economics
degree and also began a highly successful corporate career that involved several relocations, the last of them to Arizona. Lee said that of the 400 members of the center only a small fraction are, like him, Irish-born, but Moore pointed out that overall 10 to 12 percent of the population of this major metropolitan area claims Irish or Scot-Irish heritage. The Irish Cultural Center is located at 1106 North Central Ave., Phoenix, Ariz. 85004. For more information call 602-258-0109, email info@azirish.org or visit azirish.org. The 2012 opening of the McClelland Library, named for Norman P. McClelland, a Northern Ireland native and chairman of Shamrock Foods, was the second defining moment in the history of the center. McClelland, who died last July after a brief illness, was in 2016 honored by President Michael D. Higgins with a Presidential Distinguished Service Award for the Irish Abroad. The theme of the current Book Discussion Group is the North of Ireland with works by Brian Friel, Brian Moore, Stuart Neville, Mary Beckett, Deirdre Madden and David Park up for consideration. Meanwhile, the Irish Cultural Center’s Peace and Reconciliation Program was nominated in the inaugural Irish Central Creativity Awards recently. The center also caters to younger people with programs like 1st Saturdays Family Story Hour and the Irish Family Film Series. Genealogy is inevitably part of the Irish Cultural Center’s story, and on Saturday, April 14, it offers for the second time this year a workshop, hosted by volunteer staff genealogist Miles Davenport, on Griffith’s Valuation and other Irish land and property records.
IrishCentral held its inaugural Arts & Creativity Awards on February 9, 2018 at the American Irish Historical Society, celebrating the excellence and innovation of the Irish creative community in America. Dignitaries included Irish Minister for the Diaspora Ciarán Cannon as the Guest of Honor, in addition to New York Assembly Member Daniel J. O’Donnell. Also present were representatives from their event sponsors: TG4, Féile 30, Irish American Writers & Artists, Slane Irish Whiskey, American Irish Historical Society, and Irish Network USA. Forty-four creative Irish leaders in the USA were nominated across eight categories, with the winners noted below. MEDIA & INNOVATION: Nigel Eccles, Founder FanDuel and Entrepreneur IRISH COMMUNITY CENTERS AND FESTIVALS: The Celtic Junction Arts Centerand Eoin McKiernan Library, Minnesota FASHION & DESIGN: Margaret Molloy – #WearingIrish THE SCREEN: ‘Emerald City’ - Colin Broderick THE STAGE: Crackskull Row: Origin’s 1st Irish Theatre Festival VOICE OF TODAY: Shannon Downey -Badass Cross Stitch VISUAL ARTS: ‘Spitting Image’ series - Eva O’Leary (Photographer) THE WRITTEN WORD: 9th Annual Poetry Fest – Irish Arts Center, NYC [FROM WWW.IRISHCENTRAL.COM]
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husband, Bob, found his Scottish connection. Researching his 4th great Grandfather, George Wallace back to Aberdeenshire, we traveled to Tarves Parish where he emigrated from and saw the grave stone of his parents and siblings that stayed in Scotland, thus deepening the connection. On one of our Clan Wallace trips we went to the Burns Monument Centre which houses the East Ayrshire Archives. One of our members had information about Bob’s Wallace ancestor from a village in that area, the archivist was able to locate a map and show him exactly where his ancestor had lived in the 1600s. Wow, was all we could say. Many have developed an interest after having their DNA done. Just traveling to where a percentage of their DNA came from may be enough to hook them on this enchanting country.
Lois Wallace is the owner of Authentic Celtic Travels, based in Phoenix, AZ. Her business focus is on all Celtic nations. She has extensive knowledge of Scotland. Bob Wallace is a Council member and past president of Clan Wallace Society, and is Chief Research Assistant to their travel agency.
Braemar from the summit of Morrone. The circular feature is the venue for the Braemar Gathering Highland Games. Braemar Castle is near the top right of the photo by the river Dee. BY BOB WALLACE
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hose of us on the west side of the pond look forward to those weekends throughout the year when the phrase “the Games are on in …”. (Fill in your favorite locale.) We fetch our Scottish attire from the closet and head for the Games. Whether one-day events or two makes no difference, we’re off to visit the Clan tents, listen to Pipes and Drums, watch the athletes and dancers compete, get some great Scottish food from one or another of the vendors on site, maybe even a taste of the peaty single malts. The event itself does not have to be the largest event in the neighborhood, just an event. So long as those parts of it named above are present, we’re satisfied. On the other side of the pond, however, for many of us there can be only one “the Games” event: Braemar Gathering and Highland Games. This event is said to date back to the days of Malcolm Canmore, some 900 years ago. Its modern era incarnation dates to 1826 when the Braemar Highland Society was formed out of an earlier group to promote the event, and quite the event it is! The first Saturday in September begins with the Pipes and Drums marching across the bridge to the event site where athletes and dancers will compete for top prize. Those in the foot race will go up and over Morrone Hill and back to see which of them is the quickest over the course. And for those in the know about the neighborhood around Braemar, will be aware that Royalty will be in the seats along with all the common folk!
A tradition begun by Queen Victoria in 1848 continues today, given that the Braemar Gathering takes place while the Royals are in their summer residence at Balmoral, just a few minutes down the road from Braemar. In fact, on several occasions Queen Victoria invited the Games to hold their event at the castle. In 1906, land was donated by the Duke of Fife for permanent use for the Games. Princess Royal and Duke of Fife Memorial Park hosts the annual festivities. Caber tossing, hammer throwing, tug of war are among the competitions athletes participate in, while dancers go through their routines within the grounds. In every corner, pipes and drums are to be heard as bands compete for the top prize in their classes. Special guests for the 2018 event: the Canadian massed bands and Royal Air Force’s 100 years. As with many events throughout the year in Scotland, the Braemar Gathering is one of those you’d best have tickets for at least a year or more in advance. Putting it on one’s bucket list means planning well in advance for sure! Info at www.BraemarGathering.org Bob Wallace is a Council member and past president of Clan Wallace Society. He and his wife, Lois, have traveled to Scotland many times. Since joining the Clan, Bob has become highly interested in Scotland’s First Wars of Scottish Independence, in particular the history associated with Sir William Wallace and King Robert I, the Bruce. Bob is Chief Research Assistant for Authentic Celtic Travels. Lois’s travel business. They now reside in Phoenix.
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cotland’s contribution to the world’s alcohol industry can be summed up in one word whisky. Right? A few years ago, that might have been the case, but the country’s booze scene has changed dramatically and unexpectedly in a short space of time. First, there was an explosion in the production of high quality craft beer. From slow beginnings in the early part of the century, it now seems as if every town and village has its own micro-brewery. The labels are quirkily Scottish, including Nessie’s Monster Mash, Highlander, Cuillin Beast (after the mountain range on Skye), and Fraoch Heather Ale. Scottish craft beer is now well established, and a growing part of the economy. There is, however, a surprising new kid on the block. An alcoholic upstart if you like. Whisky no longer has a monopoly on the Caledonian spirit world. Ginnerys have sprung up throughout the land, and Scottish-produced artisan gin has become very much the in thing.
Gin distilling has a centuries-long history in Scotland. Some of the most popular brands, including Gordon’s and Tanqueray, are made there. More than 70% of the UK’s gin comes from Scotland. But the upsurge in recent years has been in premium or craft gin. Scotland has a justified reputation for distilling and brewing excellence, so it should come as no surprise that first class beer and gin production has shot up. Other factors come into play. For a start, a steady supply of qualified graduates are emerging from the International Brewing and Distilling course at Heriot Watt University in Edinburgh. The Scottish gin boom also coincided with the deregulation of the whisky industry. New distilleries have sprung up, and the production of gin has enabled much needed cash flow in the short term. A healthy gin industry is dependent on a plentiful supply of juniper, and the shrub grows extensively in Scotland. Juniper harvesting has been revived by the new gin entrepreneurs, and many of the gins are flavored with traditional Scottish fruits such as raspberry and blackberry. Other ingredients include sugar kelp, rowan berries,
nettles, and coriander seed. Figures showed that, in 2016, the gin industry was worth more than 400 million pounds ($534 million USD) to the Scottish economy, while craft beer was worth 479 million pounds ($640 million USD). So when you’re raising a glass to Scotland, you now have a couple of very tasty alternatives to whisky. Gins such as Gordon's and Tanqueray have, of course, been staples of the U.S. markets for many decades. The newer craft varieties have, however, yet to make the breakthrough on this side of the Atlantic. A spokesperson for the Scottish Gin Society said many small ginnerys deliver international orders around the world, and it is hoped the reputation of the products will spread by word of mouth. Iain Lundy grew up in Ayrshire, Scotland, and has worked as a journalist since the 1970s. He and his wife moved from Scotland to Arizona in March. His paternal grandfather came from Downpatrick, County Down, and moved to the west of Scotland as a young man.
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Classiebawn Castle, Mullaghmore, County Sligo
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Dingle Harbour, County Kerry
Blacksod Lighthouse, County Mayo
On to County Mayo and the Erris Peninsula, based out of Belmullet. Golf for Debbie at Carne Golf Club and lots of nautical photography for me. One my favorites is this image of Blacksod Lighthouse. This modest lighthouse has a unique place in history. Before the advent of today’s radar technology, its position was critical. Located so far west, it was the first land-based observation station in Europe where weather readings could be taken on the prevailing Atlantic weather systems. Though Ireland was neutral during WWII, it shared meteorological reports with Britain. D-Day, originally planned for June 5, 1944, was postponed for 24 hours, thanks to a report of gale conditions from Blacksod. Had D-Day commenced as originally planned, it would have been disastrous as rain and extreme wind would have complicated the invasion. The operation commenced on June 6, 1944 and the rest is history. True story! Galway was our next stop for a couple of days. Galway Town is a bustling city and we stayed in the heart of it. Did a little HDR night photography of one of our neighbors, Crane Bar. Let’s just say that it was a very lively place…
Then off to County Clare’s Lahinch, a magnificent seaside resort town. This little village has it all: a worldranked golf course, incredible scenery including the nearby Cliffs of Moher, and surfing that attracts enthusiasts around the globe. I was lucky enough to combine Ireland’s stunning sunsets and the surf action “on film,” including this one that I call “If Seurat was a Surfer.” [Georges-Pierre Seurat was a French post-Impressionist painter and draftsman. He is noted for his innovative use of drawing media and for devising the painting techniques known as chromoluminarism and pointillism.] While in Ireland, I enjoyed photo shoots at old churches and abbeys. One of my outings was to Quin Abbey near Shannon Airport. Quin Abbey, completed in 1433, was home to Franciscan Friars. Here’s a view of Quin Abbey’s cloisters.
During our stay in Clare, I made a side trip to Dingle to visit U.S. friends who moved to Ireland a few years ago. They love it, and no wonder. With views such as this one at Dingle Harbour, what’s not to like? It was a wonderful trip and we vowed to return. Stay tuned… For more images of our 2017 trip to Ireland, check out the eight galleries at www.timhmurphy.com.
Tim Murphy, a Scottsdale-based, retired executive with American Express who was inducted into their Worldwide Hall of Fame in 2000, celebrates his second career as a landscape photographer. Tim’s Irish roots are in County Down and County Tipperary. Please view Tim’s photography, including stunning images of Ireland, on his website www.timhmurphy.com.
Quin Abbey, County Clare
Crane Bar, Galway Town
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Oh so proud of all that— Fire Cap’n Jack St. Patrick’s Day 2018 BY ANN-THERESE O’SULLIVAN
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ack Sullivan, against all odds, managed to bring a 1980 American LaFrance Pumper Truck to the St. Paddy’s Day parade. He is the quintessential example of determination, perseverance, and tenacity. Here’s the story… It all started during an Irish Network Arizona mixer at Rosie McCaffrey’s pub. Where else are good ideas created? Jack learned Mark O’Brien’s neighbor, Rod Prast, owned an antique firetruck that was sitting idle. Two weeks before the parade, Len Wood, resident bagpiper, found a Scottsdale firefighter, by the name of Mike Rains, who would drive the truck. Now it’s Parade week, March 12. Rod is at the Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) to get a license plate for the firetruck. He tells them his plate is historical, “GAS 4”with only 4 figures The MVD couldn’t match it, stating it was expired. And the MVD couldn’t provide a license without a proper vehicle identification number (VIN). Where’s the VIN?! Jack and Rod looked all over the truck and couldn’t locate the elusive VIN!
March 13. The pressure is on! Jack and Rod each attempt to find the VIN on the Internet locating owners of a 1980 pumper firetruck in different states. They search all day long. Rod has a brainstorm! Last year he took the firetruck to a mechanic who should have the VIN! Rod goes to the mechanic’s home when his wife reveals that the mechanic died! He had the maintenance record, insurance document, registration, but his wife will not allow Rod access to the shop. This is a huge obstacle. As luck would have it, Rod calls Jack at 11:00 at night and shouts, “I found the VIN at home!” March 14. They are at the MVD to apply for plate renewal. They produce the VIN, and low and behold, IT POPS UP! Next, the MVD wants to see the Emissions Test Report. Rod knows that police and emergency vehicles do not require an Emissions Report. Additionally, no pollution device exists on a 1980 firetruck. The MVD manager disputes this critical fact but finally determines that Rod is correct! Alas it is 5:00 p.m. and the MVD closes at 5:00, so the plates cannot be renewed.
March 15. They are back at the MVD to finish the application paperwork because he needs insurance forms! Throughout the day, he gets various quotes ranging from $200 to $1,000 for one year. March 16. Time is running out! Jack drives to Rod’s house by 10:00 a.m. to clean and polish the mammoth firetruck while Rod leaves to get the insurance certificate in Tempe for $190. The agent states the certificate is being emailed by the company. At 12:00 noon there is no email for the insurance. Jack and Rod drive to the insurance company in Tempe and get IN HAND the certification. Jack is thinking “we gotta get moving.” At 2:00 they leave Tempe and arrive at the MVD at 2:30. The MVD rejects the insurance certificate because a historical plate has to say “Collectable Antique Vehicle” on the insurance form. Jack and Rod argue with the MVD that the certificate says “1980 American LaFrance Pumper Truck.” Meaning: you don’t drive a collectable vehicle all around town willy-nilly! The MVD called the insurance agent demanding a revised certificate stating the requirement of “Collectable Antique Vehicle.”
The manager appears, and states Rod and Jack have a VANITY PLATE due to the GAS 4 designation. Jack says “NO, IT’S A HISTORICAL PLATE.” Slowly and deliberately, Jack explains that GAS 4 was the historical plate issued by the MVD. The manager requests they drive back to Mesa and get the plate off the truck. Jack cries, “THE TRUCK IS IN THE PARADE TOMORROW MORNING! There is NO TIME to go get it.” The manager acknowledges the dilemma and grants an exception. They got the truck for the parade at 4:30 on Friday! AND…they got it for next year, too. Jack Sullivan, above and beyond Saturday, March 17! Thanks, Mary Hannon, for your pleasant persuasion to have a WOW factor in the St. Paddy’s Day Parade. You earned the front seat in the firetruck! Ann-Therese O’Sullivan moved to Phoenix in 2017 with her husband, Dr. Francis Simpanya. She is Secretary of the INAZ Board; and rower on the Irish Phoenix Currach team with Jack Sullivan. Her ancestors are O’Sullivans, Murphys, Malloys, Cagneys, and Hastings. She enjoys volunteering, bridge, yoga, art, and theatre.
Phone: 480-671-0207 • Cell: 847-481-9149 Fax: 480-617-5961 maureen@sullivanstravels.com www.sullivanstravels.com
Jack’s parents were born in County Cork, Ireland, settling in Chicago in the 1920s.
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Entrepreneurs in Skirts
BY JANICE RYAN BRYSON
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eople ask me why I think the Irish came to the American West. Many of the Irish men had undoubtedly heard of Dublin’s John Mackay and his wealth generated by silver mines at the Comstock Lode in Nevada. Perhaps they thought of Ulster’s Marcus Daly and his Montana mines in the “richest hill on earth”. The American West enticed them with tales of rich minerals and opportunities for work and land. If the men decided against the hard and dangerous work of the underground mines and the smelters, they could join the growing number of entrepreneurs in the Arizona Territory. They provided supporting elements such as farming, ranching, and commerce for the military and miners who had flooded into the Territory. A number of Irishmen became saloon keepers who offered a drink for the miners at the completion of their shift. Often offering gambling to take away some of the miners’ hardearned wage.
Janice Ryan Bryson descended from Irish Pioneers who arrived in the Arizona Territory in the 1880s. She is co-founder of the Irish Arizona Project and coauthor of the book Irish Arizona. Janice was named an Arizona Culture Keeper for her research on the Irish in our state and is a recipient of the 2015 Anam Cara Award.
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67. The saguaro cactus blossom is the official state flower. The white flower blooms in May and June, opening in the middle of the night and closing the next day—surviving only about 18 hours for pollination. CACTI: PHOTO BY VENSKE; FLOWERS: PHOTO BY KEN BOSMA
Creola, Lulu and Bertha Black, Flagstaff
The greatest opportunities were for Irish women. The mining camps of early Arizona Territory had populations of adult males outnumbering adult women almost nine to one. Women who were hardworking could establish a boarding house, hotel, or restaurant and make a good living providing decent rooms and meals for the miners who were eager to pay substantial fees for these services. When Nellie Cashman opened her Russ House in 1881, an ad was run in the local paper assuring potential customers that it would be “a first class family hotel”. Nellie was one of several respectable women in Tombstone who held a saloon license. It was for the Russ House; quite different from a “reputable family” hotel back East. In the Eastern United States, it was unusual to find women selling dry goods. Heidi Osselaer’s study of women in the Arizona mining camps found that even single women had ready access to credit as opposed to the East where it required enormous capital to stock a store. Women were usually considered uncreditworthy. The banks believed, at least during the initial boom, that inflationary conditions would cause all businesses to flourish, regardless of who was running them. Apprenticeships to dress and hat makers in New York or Boston could take decades to develop skills and save enough money to open a shop. Time was much shorter in the West where these skills were high demand. Minnie Rafferty apprenticed to a milliner at the age of sixteen in Tombstone and by the age of twenty had her own hat shop. Creola Black worked as a maid in the Riordan Home to earn money to attend Arizona Normal School in Flagstaff. She graduated in 1902 and received a lifetime teaching certificate. The legacy of the Spanish in the American Southwest allowed married women and widows to control their own property, a right denied many women outside the West. Arizona Territory was the land of opportunity to the Irish who brought their fortitude and scrappy persistence to a land that needed their drive to succeed and become a state.
Saguaro cactus in White Tank Mountains Regional Park
68. The Navajo Nation spans 27,000 square miles across the states of Utah, Arizona and New Mexico, but its capital is seated in Window Rock, Arizona. Read more fun and fascinating facts about Arizona NEXT edition.
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Of Irish descent and Arizona’s Official State Historian, Marshall Trimble has been called the “Will Rogers of Arizona.” He’s a “cowboy philosopher,” educator, lecturer, author, folk singer and stage performer, and appears frequently on radio and television. He created and taught Arizona history at Scottsdale Community College for forty years where he was also Director of Southwest Studies.
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Southwest Shepherd’s Pie BY KATIE CAUFIELD GINDER
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ia daoibh a chaired! (Hello friends!) Have you ever wanted to experiment with your beloved shepherd’s pie recipe? As an Arizona native, I thought it would be fun to add some southwest flavor to my go-to shepherd’s pie. Instead of using the traditional peas and carrots, I decided to substitute black beans, corn, green chilies, and diced tomatoes. I also kicked up the mashed potatoes with some chipotle peppers and cheddar cheese. Once baked, the casserole yields a smoky, slightly spicy flavor, while still maintaining the heartiness of a traditional shepherd’s pie. If you’re not a fan of spice, feel free to use only one chipotle pepper or skip them altogether. Enjoy!
Yields 10-12 servings
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INGREDIENTS:
Sour cream Guacamole
8 small red potatoes cut into large pieces ¼ c. or 60 g. butter ½ c. or 4 oz. milk 1-2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce 1 cup or 90 g. shredded cheddar cheese Salt and pepper 1 T. olive oil 1 lb. or 450 g. ground beef ½ small onion, diced 1 clove garlic, minced ½ t. chili powder 2 t. ground cumin 1 t. oregano Salt and pepper
Katie Caufield Ginder lives in Gilbert with her husband and two sons. Her background is in higher education program management, instruction, and faculty recruitment. She enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, cooking, yoga, volunteering with Big Brothers Big Sisters and learning about her Irish heritage. Katie’s great, great paternal grandfather was from Galway and immigrated to Pennsylvania in the 1860s.
DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F/177 degrees C. 2. Add cubed potatoes to a large pot of water. Boil until tender. Drain and return potatoes to the stove. Add butter and milk and smash potatoes until fairly smooth. Add 1-2 chipotle peppers and cheddar cheese. Mix until combined. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
½ can or 54 g. diced green chilies ½ can or 230 g. diced tomatoes ½ can or 230 g. cooked black beans 1 c. or 150 g. fresh or frozen corn kernels
3. While the potatoes are cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onions and cook for about two minutes. Add minced garlic and sauté for another minute. Add ground beef and cook until no longer pink. Drain off any excess fat before adding the chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper.
1 c. or 90 g. shredded cheddar cheese 3 T. cilantro, chopped
4. Add the green chilies, diced tomatoes, black beans, and corn to
MUSIC REVIEW:
“In Troubled Times” BY COLEEN VAN SLYKE
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he first time you see the artwork used for the newly released album “In Troubled Times,” it will evoke a reaction. My first reaction was an audible gasp. Trying to make sense of it, I was disappointed. When an artist uses shock value to stir the pot politically (read: generate more controversial publicity and sell more CDs,) it’s usually to pull focus from a goodly supply of mediocrity. You would naturally expect that the album is all about “The Troubles” in Northern Ireland. It’s not. They missed an opportunity for a rather brilliant concept involving presenting the music that captured the imaginations and passions of the Irish people during specific corresponding historic rebellions. It’s almost as if they started out there and more or less lost their way.
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Most of the music consists of solo vocalists accompanied by some combination of piano, violin (it would be a stretch to call it fiddle) and sometimes a cello to further pull at your heart strings. The mixing and mastering is substandard, with the piano often drowning out the vocalists. Gavin Coyle stands out vocally on “Grace,” “Wearing of the Green,” Four Green Fields” and “Only Our Rivers Run Free.” And no one could resist The Chancey Brothers’ iconic “Steve O’Donnell’s Wake.” A boy soprano sings “The Old Man,” which would be profoundly moving if the soloist didn’t struggle some with pitch. The album, performed by some of Chicago’s finest artists, was released this year to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the Derry Peace March. Their stated purpose is to commemorate the formation of the Irish Republic and the ongoing struggle of the Irish people for equality. If Touch of Blarney, the group that
produced the album, had exercised the good sense to let sleeping dogs lie and cut the “Sunday, Bloody Sunday” cover, we’d have been given an album of much loved songs that I’m sure many people would have thoroughly enjoyed. Yes, those in the know would catch every tiny morsel of subtext in every song, whether it’s actually there or not, and in all fairness, they are probably right. However, though sad, and with all due respect to those who lived through those periods of history, I like to think this is a different time. The Phoenix Irish Cultural Center and McClelland Library have adopted as their theme for the 2017 - 2018 Cultural Season: “Peace and Reconciliation,” and housed a fine exhibit in the Library by the same name [closed May 30]. This series caught the attention of IrishCentral, resulting in the Center’s nomination for a very prestigious award quite recently [see story on page 6]. The times, they are a-changin’.
cooked beef mixture. Once combined, pour into a 9 x 13 inch casserole dish. Drop scoops of chipotle cheddar mashed potatoes on top of the beef mixture and smooth potatoes over entire casserole. 5. Bake casserole for 30-40 minutes or until bubbly along the sides of the dish. During the last 5 minutes of cooking, sprinkle remaining cheese on top of the potatoes and return to the oven until melted. 6. Remove casserole from oven and wait 5-10 minutes before serving. Top each serving with sour cream, guacamole, and/or chopped cilantro.
NOTES: • I did not peel the red potatoes before cooking. However, feel free to remove the skin if you prefer a smoother mashed potato texture. • I recommend serving this dish with a side of corn bread and an iced margarita.
What I’m trying to communicate is this: It’s been 20 years since the Good Friday Agreement. Never forget. Never, ever forget what brought us to that dark place and the cost in human suffering. Perhaps that is what “In Troubled Times” is attempting to do. Though I feel that they missed that mark, the lyric from “Sniper’s Promise” haunts me: “Oh Mama, oh Mama, comfort me...I promise you I’ll put away my gun.” May it be. Note: The opinions of this reviewer are not necessarily shared by The Desert Shamrock, The Irish Cultural Center and McClelland Library, or any other organization.
Coleen Van Slyke is the Music Director and Administrator of the Academy for Irish and Celtic Studies at the Irish Cultural Center in Phoenix. A seasoned performer in her own right, she also serves as Artistic Director of CELTICA! Chorale. Coleen studied Choral Conducting, Piano and Vocal Performance, and Music Education. Coleen is second generation Irish with Viking blood tracing back to Rognvald I, Norman blood tracing back to William the Conqueror, Welsh blood going back to Sir William Marshall, Scottish blood that traces to Kenneth I, and Irish blood that is traceable to the Dalriada Kings and one Irish High King.
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Cassius Clay, abolitionist. Brady Collection of Civil War Photographs, documenting the period 1861-1865.
Lewis holds an exact copy of the telescope and Clark holds a compass used in the expedition. Sacajawea is with her son, Jean Baptiste, on her back. Sculptor Bob Scriver for Fort Benton, Montana
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t the invitation of William Penn, the first émigrés from Wales arrived in the 1680s. Since then over 300, 000 Welsh, 30,000 of them Quakers, have come to our shores with willing hearts, many looking for freedom of religion. Others, coal miners ready to work in the anthracite and bituminous mines of Pennsylvania. They would purchase land, later known as “The Welsh Tract” also known as “The Barony.” More of their countrymen would cross the sea to settle in what would became “New Wales” into the 1700s when the country was erupting with Britain demanding ownership of the colonies. The colonists wouldn’t have it. The history of America can well attest to Welsh representation among even our earliest pioneers, explorers, cowboys and rebels with the likes of James Bowie (1796-1836), Daniel Boone (1734–1820), Jesse James (1847-1882), and Meriwether Lewis (1774–1809). During the Civil War era, notables of Welsh descent were abolitionist, Cassius Marcellus Clay (1810–1903); and Jefferson Davis (1808–1889), the one and only elected President of the Confederate States; as well as Union General Andrew A. Humphreys (1810-1883) and Confederate General Robert E. Lee (1807-1870). The Welsh Senator. Daniel Webster (1782–1852) was Secretary of State to three presidents, fought to preserve the Union and opposed war. He was acclaimed as one of the most talented attorneys in a U.S. courtroom. Many more of our nation’s public servants and statesmen were Welsh; even Presidents John Adams, (1735–1826) who traced his roots to Pembroke, Pembrokeshire and Penybanc Farm at Llanboidy, Carmarthenshire; John Quincy Adams (1767–1848), Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826); his father from the foothills of Snowdon. And there are others: James Madison (1751-1836) and friend, James Monroe (1758–1831). And there is the sad, short-lived presidency of Welshman, James Garfield (1831–1881), victim of an attempted assassination. He may have lived except for the infected fatal gunshot wound suffered at the hand of would-be assassin, disgruntled lawyer/writer Charles J. Guiteau, who was later executed. In the 20th Century, President Calvin Coolidge (1872–1933) and someone we know better, President Barack Obama (1961-) were of distant Welsh heritage. American history records that the Welsh stepped up, made things happen and perhaps took the advice of good Dylan Thomas who tells us not to “go gentle into that good night but rage, rage against the dying of the light.” We’ve done that...we do this.
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NEW MEMBERS WELCOME! IRISH CULTURAL CENTER & McCLELLAND LIBRARY
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Our mission is to provide a link between the people of Arizona and the people of Ireland and other Celtic cultures. The Irish Cultural Center serves as a central meeting place for cultural groups, affiliate groups and people looking to celebrate their Irish/Celtic heritage. The McClelland Library is a three-story building resembling a traditional 12th century Norman castle from the Emerald Isle. The Library houses 8,000 books from Irish authors, poets, and genealogical sources, a permanent exhibit on The Book of Kells, several reading rooms, and computer access to various disciplines of Irish and Celtic studies including genealogy. The mission of The Academy of Irish & Celtic Studies is to spread the knowledge and wisdom of the Celtic nations through music, dance, art, literature and language. We do this by providing many musical and Arts programs, open to young and old alike. The Center is also available for private rentals, being a beautiful venue for all occasions! www.azirish.org, 602-258-0109
Dates: July 16-20, 2018 at Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy. It offers classes for Youth and Adults in: fiddle, whistle, dance, guitar, and more! Scholarships Available through Northern Arizona Celtic Heritage Society. Contact: Kari@GrandCanyonCelticArts.org, 928-600-1365. www. grandcanyoncelticarts.org
IRISH FOUNDATION OF ARIZONA Formed in the 1970s to bring together people of Irish heritage in Arizona, the group sponsors social events throughout the year. Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month at 7pm at the ICC. Contact: Anna O’Hara, President, 480-345-9517
IRISH NETWORK ARIZONA (INAZ) Irish Network Arizona is part of IrishNetwork USA organization. Members connect with their peers and develop relationships that foster success in their business, cultural, and social interests. Come to a monthly breakfast or event to explore membership benefits. Facebook.com/IrishNetworkArizona; IrishNetworkArizona.com
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The Arizona Colleen and Rose of Tralee Selection, Arizona Irish Lass and Little Miss Shamrock programs select young ladies of Irish descent to participate as spokespersons at area events. Prize packages for each competition. The Colleen wins a trip to Ireland and $1,000 scholarship. For details, visit www.azcolleen.org or contact Ciara Archer, Chair, 480-358-7504, info@azcolleen.org.
ARIZONA LAW ENFORCEMENT EMERALD SOCIETY (ALEES) ALEES was incorporated in 2004 to promote and celebrate accomplishments of Irish-Americans in law enforcement. Its members, families and friends support ALEES Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)(3) created in 2012 to provide financial assistance to the families of injured and fallen brothers and sisters in Arizona law enforcement. If interested in becoming a member or volunteering, contact us at azemeraldsociety.org.
THE CALEDONIAN SOCIETY OF ARIZONA Our mission is to promote Scottish culture through art, education, and athletics. Each year we grant scholarships to aspiring and professional Highland athletes, musicians, dancers and/or any other individuals or organizations whose mission, project or program promotes Scottish heritage. We meet the 2nd Thursday of each month for drinks, entertainment and Scottish fun! Everyone welcome! ArizonaScots.com.
THE CELTIC ACADEMY OF TUCSON Dedicated to promoting Irish dance and culture in Arizona, the board of directors are Betsy Lopez, Catherine Harris, and Beth Solinsky. They provide information on classes at the Maguire Academy of Irish Dance and on various Celtic gatherings. They sponsor Feile Rince Tucson, an annual Irish dance festival now in its 32nd year. www.tucsonfeis.com
DAUGHTERS OF SCOTIA DESERT THISTLE LODGE #260 Formed in 2005 to promote Scottish heritage. Ladies of ancestry, married to a Scot or born in Scotland may join. We hold monthly meetings, tea socials, a teahouse at the AZ Highland Games and attend Scottish events. We support Highland dance competition and other charities. Contact: Tammy Gonzales at dos260recsec@gmail.com, 623-707-5032.
FRIENDS OF SAINT PATRICK CENTRE – AZ CHAPTER The nonprofit organization was formed in 2011 to promote positive relationships between Arizona and Northern Ireland. Through education, cultural exchanges and charitable events, the Chapter nurtures St. Patrick’s legacy. Meetings held quarterly at the ICC. Contact: Kelsey.Kelleher@ AZIrishLibrary.org, 602-301-1083.
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LAS VEGAS CELTIC GATHERING & HIGHLAND GAMES LAS VEGAS CELTIC SOCIETY One weekend each April the non-profit Las Vegas Celtic Society throws the Las Vegas Highland Games, a massive festival for the community featuring Celtic music, dancing, food, retail vendors and athletics. Enjoy live Celtic music all weekend, Scottish heavy Athletic events, as well as sanctioned Highland Dance and Bagpipe & Drum Competitions. Go to LasVegasCelticSociety.org for more information.
LOS SAN PATRICIOS DE ARIZONA (ST. PATRICK’S BATTALION) The organization honors the 150-year-old bond of friendship existing today between Mexico and Ireland. Los San Patricios de Arizona was founded by Wm. “Bill” Howard O'Brien; Hector Corona, El Teniente; and Ernie Patino, El Teniente. For information, please call 480-951-1152 or email whoco@cox.net.
NORTHERN ARIZONA CELTIC HERITAGE SOCIETY The nonprofit organization is dedicated to presenting, promoting, and preserving Celtic culture. Each year we host the Arizona Highland Celtic Festival (July 21-22, 2018), the Jim Thomson U.S. School of Piping & Drumming, and the Grand Canyon Celtic Arts Academy. Contact Jude McKenzie, information@nachs.info, 928-556-3161, www.nachs.info.
PHOENIX ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE & FAIRE COMMITTEE Formed in 1983, the Committee has the responsibility for organizing the annual Phoenix St. Patrick’s Day Parade and the Faire that follows, which are held on Saturday (the closest before or falling on March 17); and the Arizona Colleen Programs throughout the year. It is entirely volunteers and meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 pm at the ICC. Contact: Harry Sexton, President, 602-863-9198. www.stpatricksdayphoenix.org
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Built in 1904 for two Irish brothers, Riordan Mansion is an architectural treasure offering a glimpse into the lives of Flagstaff’s early Irish settlers. The “fairy ring” seen on the outdoor self-guided tour hints at the Irish tradition of providing fairies an outdoor dancing space, preventing mischief inside. For admission rates and hours call 928-779-4395.
SCOTTISH-AMERICAN MILITARY SOCIETY (SAMS), FLAGSTAFF Chartered on April 21, 1981 in North Carolina, membership is open to all Active Duty and Veterans of the USA and the British Commonwealth who are of Scot or Scot-Irish lineage. For more information, contact SAMS Flagstaff Post 2000, George G. Shoemaker, 928-607-1600, gduffer@suddenlink.net.
TUCSON ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE AND FESTIVAL Celebrating our 31st year on March 18, 2017! The parade starts at 11am and winds through downtown Tucson ending up with a great festival at Armory Park from 10am until 6pm. Serving Guinness and Harp! Great food, Irish music and dance, a Kids’ Corner, face painting and much more! Established 1987. www.tucsonstpatricksday.com
WELSH LEAGUE OF ARIZONA Our mission is to promote Welsh language and culture with performing arts and literary events, classes, and participating in Celtic festivals and other community events. We endeavor to enhance relations between the U.S. and Wales by being a point of contact for visitors, businesses, and expatriates. We warmly welcome travelers, offering assistance and networking. Contact: Mary Gilchrist marygilchristmg@gmail.com. www.welshleagueofarizona.org
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CLAN MACCALLUM-MALCOLM SOCIETY, N.A. Arizona Convenor: Ashleen O’Gaea Ashleen@Comcast.net w/MacCallum in subject line www.Clan-MacCallum-Malcolm.org
CELTIC SISTER CITIES
CHANDLER-TULLAMORE, IRELAND SISTER CITIES Ellen Harrington, Chair, P.O. Box 1474, Chandler, AZ 85244-1474, 480-600-8509, chan.to.tull@gmail.com, www.chandlerirish.org
PHOENIX-ENNIS, IRELAND SISTER CITIES Mary Hill-Connor, Committee Chairperson 602-635-9760, mary.hillconnor@gmail.com www.phoenixsistercities.org
TUCSON-ROSCOMMON, IRELAND SISTER CITIES Colleen Kelly Beaman, Chair 520-743-7979, Ckbeaman@hotmail.com 1670 N Country Club, Tucson, AZ 85716; and Facebook
CELTIC DANCE SCHOOLS
BRACKEN SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCE Classes in Chandler, 480-699-2455 Thomas Bracken, ADCRG | Kieran Noe, TCRG thomas.bracken@brackenirishdance.com kieran.noe@brackenirishdance.com www.brackenirishdance.com
CELTIC STEPS ARIZONA/NEW MEXICO Christopher McGrory, ADCRG Rosemary Browne-McGrory, TCRG Classes in Tempe, Tucson and Albuquerque 520-991-3605; christopher.mcgrory@gmail.com www.tucsonirishdance.com
MAGUIRE ACADEMY OF IRISH DANCE Classes in Phoenix, Tucson, Dallas, and Houston Info@maguireacademy.com (520) 319-0204. Darren Maguire, TCRG, ADCRG www.maguireacademy.com
MASCHINO SCHOOL OF HIGHLAND DANCE Kari Maschino, 480-242-7760, Kari@maschinodance.com Gilbert, Tempe, Peoria www.maschinodance.com
MICHAEL PATRICK GALLAGHER SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCE MPGirishdance@yahoo.com Michael Patrick, TCRG, ADCRG, Ann Paitel, TCRG www.mpgirishdance.com
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21ST ANNUAL ARIZONA HIGHLAND CELTIC FESTIVAL
[All events are in Arizona USA unless otherwise noted]
Saturday July 21 • 9am–6pm Sunday July 22 • 9am–4pm Presented by Northern Arizona Celtic Heritage Society Foxglenn Park, Flagstaff www.nachs.info
IRISH CULTURAL CENTER (ICC)/ MCCLELLAND LIBRARY PUBLIC WALK-IN HOURS (TOURS, LIBRARY & GENEALOGY) Closed all major holidays
Summer Hours Memorial Day to July 31 Wednesday & Thursday • 10am–3pm August 1 to Labor Day CLOSED Starting Sept 4: Tuesday-Saturday • 10am–3pm Frances McClelland Genealogy Research Centre available these hours; Open Other Hours for Scheduled Classes, Meetings & Events 1106 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix 85004 602-258-0109, www.azirish.org
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THIRD FRIDAY CEILI
Fridays, July 20, Aug 17, Sept 21 • 7pm Beginners’ Lesson 6:30pm Family oriented Irish social dances. Taught by Jim & Anne Daugherty with live music in the Great Hall! Cash bar Admission: $6 each; one child under 12 free with each paid adult www.azirish.org/iclf-programs/ceili-dancing
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Aug 16–Sept 29 • 7pm Aug 25, Sept. 15 & 22 • 2pm Don Bluth Front Row Theatre, 8670 E Shea Blvd, Ste 103, Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Directorial debut of INAZ past President Lee Cooley Sarah has been dating outside of her religion and her parents aren’t happy. So, she hires a beau to pretend to be Jewish – only come to find out, he’s not either! This hilarious comedy is for anyone who knows a family that only wants “what’s best” for their child. Tickets: $27; group discount available www.donbluththeatre.com, 480-314-0841
IRISH NETWORK ARIZONA BREAKFAST & SPEAKER
Second Fridays, July13, Aug 10 • 7am–8:30am ICC Great Hall Members and First-Time Guests FREE Returning guests $10 RSVP for headcount: info@irishnetworkarizona.com
SAVE THE DATE: 14TH ANNUAL PRESCOTT HIGHLAND GAMES AND CELTIC FAIRE September 15 and 16 Watson Lake Park, Prescott, AZ Presented by the Prescott Area Celtic Society www.prescotthighlandgames.com
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ICC FALL TEA
Sunday, September 16 • 3pm–5pm An afternoon filled with delicious food, including a variety of sandwiches, scones, cakes, soda bread and, of course, tea. Tickets: Members $18, Non-Members $20; Children 10 & under free. At the door $30. ADVANCE TICKETS REQUIRED Info and purchase tickets: www.azirish.org/fall-tea
Saturday, October 13 • 10am–12:30pm Presented by Ann Niemann, Editor in Chief Includes how to be IN the news! Admission: $10; light refreshments provided
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ROSE OF TRALEE INT’L FESTIVAL
Friday, June 29 • 5–7 pm FREE Includes free hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, guest speaker, door prizes, a raffle drawing, an Irish music seisiún and more! Ages 21-39 only; photo ID required at the door. Dress code: Business Casual RSVP online at azirish.org (link on home page)
Saturdays, September 9 • 10:30am–Noon Filled with stories, discussions, and crafts. Introduces parents and children to Irish authors, stories and traditions in a fun and interactive fashion. Irish Cultural Center - in Castle Keep; FREE www.azirish.org/iclf-programs/story-time
DESERT SHAMROCK’S WRITERS’ WORKSHOP
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YOUNG PROFESSIONALS’ NETWORKING HAPPY HOUR
FAMILY STORY HOUR
August 17-21 Support our 2018 Arizona Rose Kelsey Kelleher! Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland LIVE STREAM Finals 20th & 21st Noon–2pm Arizona time Go to www.roseoftralee.ie and download the Rose of Tralee App from iTunes or GoogleStore
ANNUAL ANAM CARA AWARDS GALA Saturday, October 20 • 5pm–9pm Irish Cultural Center FUNDRAISER Advance tickets ONLY www.azirish.org
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Phoenix Mayor’s Sister Cities International Gala…an evening in Ennis, Ireland April 26
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1. Paul Murphy, Councillor, Mayor of Ennis Municipal District with Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton 2. Mary Hill-Connor, President Phoenix-Ennis Sister Cities 3. Chair-Elect of Phx Sister Cities Brian Foster and his fiancé Alina Chu
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Reception at Irish Cultural Center April 25 1. Paula West, past CEO & Pres of Phx Sister Cities with Mary Howard, Clare County Councillor, member of Phoenix Twinning Board 2. Paul Murphy; Michael Johnson, Phx City Council 2002-2013 and past liaison to Phoenix Sister Cities Ennis, Ireland & Chengdu, China; Mary Howard; Kedrick Ellison, City of Phx Business Retention division & St Mary’s High School alum; Carol & Mark Mellis, past music director at St. Mary’s High School. Carol directed the St. Mary’s marching band that went to Ennis in 2013; Kedrick performed with the students.
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Celtic Pubs & Eateries
If you're looking for some Craic, look no further!
Greater Phoenix The Dubliner Irish Pub & Restaurant
Mountain View Pub
Fibber Magees Pub Irish Restaurant & Bar
O’Connor’s Pub
3841 E. Thunderbird Road, #111, Phoenix, AZ 85032 (east of AZ-51); 602-867-0984; www.dublinerpub.com Arizona’s original Irish pub and very first to serve Guinness on tap, Irish and American fare, games on big-screen TV, live music six nights a week.
1989 W. Elliot Road, Chandler, AZ 85224 (SE corner of Elliot & Dobson Road) 480-722-9434, www.fibbermageespub.com Irish pub featuring American & Irish menu classics, plus special events such as pub quiz, open mic, craft beer nights & live music 4 nights a week.
7033 E. Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek, AZ 85331 (west of crossroads: Tom Darlington & Cave Creek) 480-575-7782; (480)-5757PUB Facebook: Mountain View Pub - Cave Creek Extensive lines of Irish whiskey and beers. Irish influenced pub fare. Amazing mountain views experienced from our indoor/outdoor bar and patio!
2601 W. Dunlap Avenue, #7, Phoenix, AZ 85021 (east of I-17); 602-997-7714; www.oconnorspub.com Where You’re A Stranger Only Once! For some good ol’ Irish hospitality in the Valley of the Sun, drop in the best Irish pub in Phoenix!
Rosie McCaffrey’s Irish Pub
Gallagher’s Sports Grill
7575 N. 16th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85020 (16th Street & Morten); 602-997-0084 3220 E. Baseline, Phoenix, AZ 85042 (NE corner of 32nd St. & Baseline); 602-437-0981 34406 N. Black Mountain Parkway, Cave Creek, AZ 85331 (Carefree Hwy. & 48th Street); 480-595-8800 751 E Union Hills Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85024 (7th & Union Hills); 602-867-3222 www.gallaghersaz.com Discover a great tasting menu, HD sports, daily and late night specials, weekend breakfast, karaoke, trivia and OTB!
The Harp Irish Pub
1744 S. Val Vista Drive, Mesa, AZ 85204 (just south of US-60 in Dana Park Village Square) 480-507-7827; www.theharpaz.com An Irish pub from our interior to our menu. We offer a perfect blend of modern and comfort Irish/American food and drinks in an authentic atmosphere. Dueling pianos Fridays 9pm; live music Saturdays 8pm.
The Irish Wolfhound Restaurant & Pub
16811 N. Litchfield Road, Surprise, AZ 85374 (just south of Bell Road); 623-214-1004; www.irishwolfhoundpub.com Bringing a little piece of Ireland to the desert. Featured on PBS “Check, Please!” with award-winning Corned Beef & Cabbage and Guinness Battered Atlantic Cod.
The Kettle Black Kitchen & Pub
1 N. First Street, #201, Phoenix, AZ 85004 (between Washington and Adams) 602-651-1185; www.thekettleblackpub.com Late night restaurant, bar and grill. Jimmy Culleton and Tom Montgomery bring you another great gastrobpub menu and Irish atmosphere. See ad page 3
906 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ 85014 (additional parking on 10th Street! 100 feet away!) 602-241-1916; www.rosiemccaffreys.com Irish owned and operated pub in central Phoenix serving good food and drink, the traditional Irish way, showing all Celtic FC matches, daily specials. Sláinte!
Rúla Bula Irish Pub and Restaurant
401 S. Mill Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85281 (between University and Rio Salado Parkway) 480-929-9500; www.rulabula.com Downtown Tempe, old world pub serving traditional and contemporary pub fare. Draft craft beer, premium whiskies and specialty cocktails. Daily Happy Hour. Live Music weekends. See ad page 18
Skeptical Chymist Irish Restaurant & Bar
15689 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85260 (off AZ-101 and Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd.) 480-609-8677, www.skepticalchymist.com Apothecary-themed Irish pub with classic & modern cuisine, imported & craft beers & live music. All World Cup matches, LIVE!
Séamus McCaffrey’s Irish Pub
18 W. Monroe Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003 (adjacent to historic Hotel San Carlos) 602-253-6081; www.seamusmccaffreys.com Downtown Phoenix’ Original Irish Pub & Restaurant. Est.-1991. Corned beef & cabbage, Irish stew, fish & chips, full menu, weekend brunch, AZ’s largest whiskey menu, 10 on tap, open late. See ad page 18
Tim Finnegan’s Irish Restaurant & Bar
NEW LOCATION: 17045 N. 59th Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85308 (north of Bell Road); 602-875-8331; www.timfinnegans.com Evokes images of the great old pubs with blend of modern Ireland. Enjoy USDA Prime, Shepherd’s Pie with choice lamb, and mussels fresh from the sea. Live music. See ad page 3
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AnamCara 11th Annual
AWARDS GALA
Saturday, Oct 20 • 6pm–10pm FUNDRAISER WWW.DESERTSHAMROCK.COM 10TH ANNUAL
Dinner, Program, Live Music, Entertainment, Silent Auction “Soul Friend” Honorees: Jim Daugherty & Declan Fox Irish Cultural Center, Phoenix Tickets on sale soon: $125 ICC members; $150 nonmembers SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE
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