P A T R I C K P E A R S E D I V I S I O N 1, F R A N K L I N C O U N T Y, C O L U M B U S. O H I O. From our President and Chieftain of our Division:

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1 P A T R I C K P E A R S E D I V I S I O N 1, F R A N K L I N C O U N T Y, C O L U M B U S. O H I O J U L Y From our President and Chieftain of our Division: My Brothers: We are now in the middle of summer, and things are heating up around here! 2017 Hibernian Golf Classic Veterans Affairs Danny Eakins Flag Day Honors for Brother Jim Clark In June, we had our most successful Hibernian Golf Classic ever! Low scores, long drives and putts.what a hot day but a fun day out on the Split Rock course. And back at Tara Hall, we started a new tradition with dinner from our friends at the Queens Table Food Truck! Please see the photos in this issue. Thanks to Chris Konik, Jessica Tilley, Danny Fitzgerald, Jim Fath, and everyone of you who participated in any way, making it a grand day!!! The 30th Annual Dublin Irish Festival is August 4th 6th, and we are looking forward to a great weekend of music, fun and fund-raising. We re trading our always-busy Creekside Beverage sales to the LAOH, and we will be selling Irish whiskies and beverages just outside the Celtic Rock Stage. We have a few more shifts to fill, so please sign up ASAP, and be sure to schedule your Liquor Training. Prayer Requests 8 30th Annual Dublin Irish Festival 9-10 Over the next weeks, we ll be planning our Commodore John Barry Day Celebration, as well as our Annual Celebration of Celtic New Year! More details to follow! Columbus Landmarks Visit to Tara 11 Hall Good and Welfare 12 Tara Hall 13 In our Motto, Ed Norris President

2 P A G E HIBERNIAN CLASSIC SPLIT ROCK GOLF CLUB JUNE 10, 2017 PHOTOS COURTESY KAREN FAHY June 10th.What a beautiful day for the 2017 Hibernian Classic! 84 golfers, great sponsors and new chances for prizes! This year, everyone was out for a hole-in-one and a chance to win either a brand new Nissan Altima, courtesy of Buckeye Nissan, or $10,000.00, courtesy of Saint Gabriel Radio! There was even a Beat-The-Pro contest. Sadly, no one went home with the car or the cash. But lots of fun to try! Back at Tara Hall, dinner was served by Queen s Table, and everyone could order their choice from the menu. The Fahy Foursome shot the low score of 60, and won the tournament, followed by the McGinnis Team with a 61. From the funds raised, $1, will be donated to our designated charity, the Dead Theologians Society. The Society, under the guidance of our brother Eddie Cotter, Jr., is re-introducing the Catholic Faith to the young people of Northern Ireland, whose knowledge of the Church had been neglected. Also, an additional $1, will be donated in the cause for Homeless Military Veterans. A big thank-you goes out to Chris Konik, Rich and Karen Finn, Jessica Tilley, Danny Fitzgerald, Pat Fahy and all our Volunteers at the course and at Tara Hall. Lots of great work equaled a very successful day!

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5 P A G E 5 July Report: Veterans affairs Danny Eakins, Chair The US Department of Veterans Affairs has launched a new Veterans Pre-Need Burial Eligibility Determination Program. This new program helps determine eligibility for future burial in a National Cemetery, providing peace-of-mind for the future and saving families significant time and hassle after the death of a Veteran. Veterans who are determined to be eligible by the VA are entitled to the following services: Burial in any VA-administered national cemetery, including opening and closing of the grave. (Please note: Arlington National Cemetery is administered by the US Army, not the VA) Grave Liner Perpetual care of the gravesite Government-furnished upright headstone, flat marker, or niche cover Burial Flag Presidential Memorial Certificate Burial of a spouse and eligible dependents with the Veteran, even if they predecease the Veteran. Any veteran interested in taking advantage of this program may submit VA Form Application and supporting documentation (DD-214 Discharge form) to the VA National Cemetery Scheduling Office via Fax (Toll-free ), to eligibility.preneed@va.gov, or by mail to National Cemetery Scheduling Office, PO Box , St. Louis, MO Additional details and forms can be found on the VA website, Current Items: All veterans and their family members are encouraged to visit the Ohio Department of Veterans Services website at for information about military records, employment, education, healthcare, financial assistance, transportation and other services furnished by Federal, State and County providers around the State of Ohio.

6 LATE HIBERNIAN JIMmy CLARK HONORED AT 2017 SHAMROCK CLUB FLAG DAY CEREMONY In an always-stirring ceremony, the Shamrock Club Flag Day Program was dedicated to Jimmy Clark. Jimmy was a decorated Vietnam Veteran and a loyal SCC member and Hibernian Brother. The Shamrock Club Pipes and Drums played for the ceremony, and the Ladies of Longford sang the Nation Anthem. Brother Tom Byrne emceed the program, with presentations from Shamrock Club President Mary Grady Strickland and Division 1 President Ed Norris. State Senator Jim Hughes was the keynote Speaker. An Honor Guard from American Legion Southway Post 104 performed the Flag Ceremony, and the Colors were presented to Jimmy s brother Bill Clark.

7 JAMES HERMAN CLARK James Herman Clark was born the oldest of eleven children on the 21st of March On March 19, 1984,shortly before his 37th birthday, James passed away due to an unrecoverable brain aneurism. A life cut way too short but one full of courage, determination, enthusiasm, conviction, adventure, generosity and an most of all unwavering faith in God. Jimmy, as he was affectionately known grew up like so many young boys in the neighborhood attending Immaculate Conception Elementary and Bishop Watterson High School. At 19 he was drafted into the United States Army along with many other young men of his generation. After competing Advance Infantry training, he joined The 1st Air Cavalry Division. He was deployed to South Vietnam in December 1966 and served valiantly until March 1967, when he stepped on a land mine while on a mission near the town of An Khe. The result was the complete loss of one eye and near total loss of his other. Jimmy also sustained injury to his leg, ankle and, even more damaging, were the shrapnel fragments which became permanently lodged in his brain. Jimmy spent a few months in a hospital in Japan prior to returning to the States. He spent 18 months at Walter Reed Army Hospital recovering from his injuries of which the Army physicians determined he would never walk again. He returned to His family and friends and against all odds thru his unfathomable determination, conviction and faith Jimmy went from a wheel chair to a cane to throwing the cane in the trash. There was still a slight limp, he was deemed legally blind, and he required daily medications. Despite these physical limitations and the sometimes emotional frustrations which bubbled occasionally to the surface, he never complained. He once told a good friend "I might as well not be alive if I'm going to be bitter". He enrolled in college, and while he never obtained a degree due to his severely limited eye sight, he filled his life with people and causes, particularly the cause for a United Ireland. He traveled more miles, skied more hills and made more friends than most of us will in our lifetime. Jimmy was a very active member of both the AOH and the Shamrock Club till the day he passed. His devotion to a free United Ireland was a great passion of his. He visited Ireland numerous times, making friends and promoting a free Ireland as Chairman of Irish Northern Aid Columbus. His family and friends continually marveled at the tenacity with which he approached all sports as a fan and a participant. Whether it was a game of touch football, golf, ice hockey (yes he was a goalie), or soccer where he played for the Shamrock Club he gave 110% of what his war torn body would allow. Jimmy's passion for life, sports and all things Ireland were fostered by his love for people and from that love came fierce loyalty and generous compassion. After his death, he was remembered by a dear friend, "We are all richer in love, spirit and knowledge for having known Jim. I will always remember him in the words he sighed to a letter he sent to his friend since childhood" 'So long for now and keep smiling, because I am. Sincerely, Yours in Christ, Jim'

8 P A G E 8 AOH Franklin Div. #1 COMMITTEE ON THE SICK July 2017 Please remember the following members, family of members, friends, Clergy and religious in your prayers: Mike Bell, Robert Brown, Al and Irene Cassady, Jim Cavanaugh, Mike Coleman, Steve Cook, Bob Cotter, Candice Preston Coy, John Coy, Deacon Steve DeMers, Fr. Adrian Dionne OP, Eric Dougherty, Frank Doyle, Barb Doyle, Devin Doyle, Katie Doyle, Matt Doyle, Peg Dvorak, Chris Eakins, Jack Edwards, Tim Feeney, Karen Finn, Dr. Alphonse Foose, Teresa Gay, Eva Havens, Tom Kearns, Logan Kinzel, Bill Leddy, Evelyn Lovell, Emily Lovell, Maureen Lovell, Ricky Lovell, Ed Moriarty, Betty Jo Moore, Vera Motika, Jim O Connor, Pat O Connor, Pat O Neil, John and Carol Richardson, Maria Rito, Jeff Sell, Joe Spangler, Bob Stark, Clayton Stemen, Mary Syx, Correne Wade, Patsy Wrenn, Susan Young. And a speedy recovery to First Lady Kathy Norris, who recently underwent hip replacement surgery. Get well, Kathy! Please remember in your prayers our good friend, Bob Cain, who passed away on June 15th. Bob was father, father-in-law, grandfather and greatgrandfather to Brothers Kevin Cain Sr, Kevin Cain Jr, Ryan Cain, Austin Farley, LAOH Sisters Phyllis Cain, Erin Cain Farley and Lindsay Cain Stemen. A founding member of The Hooligans, Bob always had a great time entertaining at Tara Hall. Central Ohio Irish music will never be the same. Jim Fath Chairman, Committee of the Sick

9 P A G E 9 Brothers, Believe it or not, we are two weeks way from the 30th Annual Dublin Irish Festival! This year, we will be selling cocktails near the Celtic Rock Stage. New Product, New Venue!Our shifts have filled up pretty quickly this year, but we still have some slots to fill on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Please read the reminders below and follow the Sharing o the Green link at dublinirishfestival.org/ aa Few Reminders: Please read the reminders below and follow the Sharing o the Green link Our join code is order 30. This is needed to correctly register for your desired shift. If you ve worked before and do not remember your username and/or password, click on the forgot password link and follow the directions to reset it. Please do this vs. creating a new account. Beverage server training is required for us as we are serving cocktails this year. Please remember to register for a training session when you sign up for a shift. If you re wanting to work a shift with a spouse, I encourage you to sign up early to make sure you get the shift you want. The city of Dublin will not adjust shift sizes under any circumstances. As in years past, you do not have to be an AOH member to work a shift. The only requirement is age 21 and up. Please encourage your wife, girlfriend, sons and daughters, friends, coworkers, etc. to work a shift. You get free admission the day of your shift to the festival, a free t-shirt, a huge sense of accomplishment and a few hours with some of your closest friends. What more could you ask for? If you have any questions, please contact me at or plfagan4@gmail.com In Friendship, Unity and Christian Charity, Pat Fagan plfagan5@gmail.com

10 FRIDAY The Irish Pride Parade March with your brothers and celebrate the opening of the 30th Annual DIF! Free admission for Parade Participants! Be sure to wear your baldrics and inform the staff at the East gate for your free admission. ALL WEEKEND When you re not working a shift at the AOH Cocktail (whiskey) Tent near the Celtic Rock Stage, you may get thirsty! Remember to stop by our Tent to quench and re-hydrate!! SUNDAY 10am Gaelic Mass at the Dublin (Traditional) Stage I plan on getting there around 8:30am to assist Chris Fulcher with setup. All AOH officers attending the 10am Gaelic Mass are encouraged to wear their officer medals, as this is an official AOH function. Remind all AOH members to wear their baldrics to Mass. DIF REMINDER: Sunday morning (before 11am) admission is free with a can of food.

11 On Thursday, July 6th, The Patrick Pearse Division hosted the last stop of a tour of Irish Pubs, sponsored by the Columbus Landmarks Foundation. The tour, which also paid us a visit last year, started at Claddagh Pub, followed by the Shamrock Club. LAOH Past President Lisa O Connell-Paccioretti and Doreen Uhas Sauer of Landmarks led the tour. After the group was welcomed at Tara Hall, our historian Mike Finn provided a history of the Irish in Central Ohio, as well as the Hibernians in Columbus, past and present. Our visitors asked a lot of great questions about the AOH, changes in the Central Ohio Irish community over the years, and the Hall itself. Members of the group toured our library and Pearse s Cottage, and Worthy President Ed Norris and Past President Jim Wade gave a mini-concert. The group enjoyed our portion of their evening, and they are welcome back any time. Thanks to everyone who helped make it a fun and informative evening.

12 GOOD AND WELFARE PLANNING UNDER WAY FOR 2017 CELTIC NEW YEAR! Brother Scott Partika has taken on the job of organizing this year s celebration of the Celtic New Year. A working group is being formed to plan the event, including the Mass, Dinner, Entertainment and Silent Auction. As they say, many hands make light work. If you d like to get involved, please contact Scott or any of our Officers! DEGREE TEAM: Our very own Sons of Milesius Major Degree Team is looking for more members! Whether taking a Speaking part or serving as an Escort, we can use your talents. If you have already received your Major Degrees, you are eligible. For those of you who still need to take the tests of the Order, the team is planning to hold a ceremony very soon. More info ahead!! RECRUITMENT OF NEW MEMBERS Our Division has been growing at a steady pace, with men applying online through our Website or through friendships with Brother Hibernians. Our success has inspired the National Board to again promote the growth of the Order. If you know of a potential member that would like to join, please refer them to our website, where they can submit their applications.

13 TARA HALL Patrick Pearse Division #1 Franklin County Ancient Order of Hibernians 274 East Innis Avenue Columbus, Ohio Upcoming Shows: July 21 Birthday Night with The Hooligans The Irish Volunteer Jim Wade, Editor-in-Chief Newsletters are delivered electronically. To ensure delivery to you, it is of utmost importance that we always have your current address. Please update by sending a message to either July 28 TBA August 4 Dublin Irish Festival! Pat Fahy, pfahy@columbus.rr.com, or Jim Wade, wigswade@gmail.com.