32 IRISH AMERICAN NEWS January 2006Cedarburg W<strong>is</strong>consin Ir<strong>is</strong>h Set Dancing Classes in 2006Sets in the ‘Burg instructors Joanna Dupu<strong>is</strong> and TimMcAndrew will feature the Sliabh Luachra set duringan eight week Winter 2006 class on Tuesdays from 7:00p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Jan. 10th through Feb. 28th. Th<strong>is</strong> coursewill be tailored to beginners and intermediates. No partner<strong>is</strong> required and the course fee <strong>is</strong> $45 for 8 classes.Classes will be held at The Ir<strong>is</strong>h Pub in Cedarburg (justnorth of the Cedarburg Cultural Center on WashingtonAvenue.)Reg<strong>is</strong>tration information and photos of recent eventsMcNamara’sFood & Drinks4328 W Irving Park Rd • ChicagoFull Service Dining,Outdoor Garden Area,and the only Wood Burning Grill inChicagoland!Available for Private Partiesavailable on the website at http://sets.sulliassociates.comThe Sliabh Luachra <strong>is</strong> a region in Ireland, locatedaround the River Blackwater, on the Cork/Kerry Borderland.Th<strong>is</strong> region has a unique musical style, whichmakes heavy use of the polka and the slide. Most of thepolkas and slides in Ir<strong>is</strong>h traditional music derive fromth<strong>is</strong> region.Contact Teri Sullivan, terilsullivan@yahoo.com262.302.7854http://sets.sulliassociates.comIRISHBREAKFASTSAT & SUNtil 2pmLUNCH & DINNER SPECIALS DAILY!AUTHENTIC IRISH PUBServing Domestics and Importsand Guinness of Course!Mo n - Sat 11 a m to 2 a mSu n d ay 10 a m to 2 a m(773) 725-1800 Bar(773) 736-1690 Fax“Chicago’s Best Kept Secret!”‘ President Mary Mc Aleese receiving a copy of the “ Centenary H<strong>is</strong>tory of Hermitage Golf Club” from club CaptainAndy Brennan. On left <strong>is</strong> the author of the book and column<strong>is</strong>t for Iriah <strong>American</strong> <strong>News</strong>, Sean Og O Ceallachain andon right, former Club Captain Eamon Doyle.Ir<strong>is</strong>h Cultural and HeritageCenter Concerts and moreDavid Francey and Shane Simpson - February 12Ceili Rain - February 17Karan Casey - March 17Luka Bloom -- April 15Seamus Kennedy -- April 22ICHC, 2133 W. W<strong>is</strong>consin Ave, Milwaukee,WI414 345-8800. www.ichc.netEileen Ivers and Immigrant Soul - January20-22 - Milwaukee Symphony; Uihlein Hall,Marcus CenterTrinity 2 Dance Company - January 31 -- W<strong>is</strong>consinLutheran College; 7:30 pm.Traditional Ir<strong>is</strong>h Pub & RestaurantFu l l Me n u-Ir <strong>is</strong> h Br e a k f a s t All Da y-Ev e r y d a y!Lu n c h 11- 4p m • Di n n e r 4-11p mLat e n ig h t Ch i p p e r Me n u 11p m-1a mPl e n t y o f Pa r k in g in Ou r Lo t!3374 N Clark St Chicago(Clark & Roscoe) 773-248-3600www.johnnyohagans.comDaily 11am-2 am Saturday 9 am-3amSunday 9 am- 2 am•Call ForMUSIC SCHEDULE• Murphy’s Snug Bar downstairsavailable for Private PartiesGrandpa’s PlaceLUNCH & DINNER SPECIALSFriday F<strong>is</strong>h Fry All You Can EatOpen Mic Night Every Wednesday 9pmLive music every Thursday and Saturday NightAT THE DEPOT 847-724-13901868 Prairie Street, Glenview, Illino<strong>is</strong> 60025www.grandpasatthedepot.comStop in or v<strong>is</strong>it our website for the complete music schedule4358 N. ElstonChicagoEnjoy hot hors d’oeuvres at 7:30 PMA Buffet Dinner including Dessert at 8:30 PMLive EntertainmentParty Hats and No<strong>is</strong>emakersA Champagne Toast ANDAn After Midnight Snack BuffetCash BarFree Pop, Coffee or Tea for Designated DriversSeating by Reservation OnlyFor More Details, Please Call Steve at773-777-6430 or 773-777-6434
January 2006 IRISH AMERICAN NEWS 33The Shamrock Lodge in the heart of IrelandThe Shamrock Lodge Countryhouse Hotel & Conference Centre country house atmosphere.<strong>is</strong> located in the very center of Ireland in the h<strong>is</strong>toricThe hotel has welcomed many d<strong>is</strong>tingu<strong>is</strong>hedtown of Athlone. From the moment youguests during the last century includingenter the elegant reception area youQueen Salote of Tonga, Prince Ranierwill find a warmth and graciousnesswhich sets the style for theformer U.S. Ambassador to Ire-and Princess Grace of Monaco,entire hotel. Throughout, theland, William Taft III, formeremphas<strong>is</strong> <strong>is</strong> on tasteful surroundingsand traditionalKelly and Dr. Patrick Hil-Presidents of Ireland Sean T.Ir<strong>is</strong>h hospitality. The Hotel,ary, former Tao<strong>is</strong>each Mr.which began life as theJack Lynch. In more recenthome of Michael Monksyears George Best, formerin 1814 was immaculatelyPresident of Ireland Mrs.restored and refurb<strong>is</strong>hedMary Robinson, and currentin 1991 with every modernTao<strong>is</strong>each Mr. Bertie Ahernfacility while still retaining theand other members of State.Athlone itself <strong>is</strong> a town steeped inh<strong>is</strong>tory. The Normans built the town wallsin 1257. Part of these walls are still in evidenceand the 13th Century Castle predominates the west bankof the River Shannon. Only a few kilometres from the town <strong>is</strong> the impressivemedieval site of Clonmacno<strong>is</strong>e founded in 548 A.D. It became a monastic cityand flour<strong>is</strong>hed under the patronage of various Kings including the last HighKing Rory O’ Connor whose remains are buried there (1198A.D.) The townalso has many attractive additions such as sight-seeing, golfing and cru<strong>is</strong>ing onthe river Shannon. You can mix business with pleasure in the scenic center ofIreland. www.shamrocklodgehotel.comCRCP provides student ass<strong>is</strong>tanceand employmentThe Chicagoland Regional College Program (CRCP)<strong>is</strong> a public/private partnership between higher education and businessthat enables Illino<strong>is</strong> residents to further their education andgain sustained entry into the Illino<strong>is</strong> workforce. CRCP provides itsgoal-oriented participants with a comprehensive student ass<strong>is</strong>tancepackage to obtain a degree at an Illino<strong>is</strong> college/university, thenthe employmentcomponentofthe programprovidesstudentswith valuableworkexperiencePictured from left, Senator, Edward Maloney (18thD<strong>is</strong>t.); Julie Crowley, CSU; Senate President, EmilJones, Jr. (14th D<strong>is</strong>t.); John O’Neill III, UPS.and transportableskills, whilemeeting theneeds of business. With their newly-acquired skills, program graduateswill be able to fill employment shortages across the state. Thereare four partner schools, Chicago State U (CSU); Moraine ValleyCommunity College; (MVCC); Morton College (MC); and PrairieState College (PSC).Fri, Jan 13 Starr's Cave Nature Center11627 Starr's Cave Road, Burlington, IA 7:30pmCall (319) 753-5808 for infoSat, Jan 14 <strong>Music</strong> Under the Water Tower Concert SeriesDonnellson <strong>American</strong> Legion Hall (next to the watertower), Donnellson, IA8pm Call 319-835-5887 for more infoFri - Tue, Feb 10 - 14 18th Annual International Folk Alliance ConferenceAustin, TXLIVE MUSICWeekendsSpecials:Mon.Tue.Wed.Thur.$ 3 Pints$ 2 50 BottlesCoors Light & Rolling Rock$ 10 BucketsMGD & MIller Lite$ 2 50 BottlesAmstel Light & Beck’sJanuary at the Poitín StilJoin us forGreat Craic& Great PintsNFL Playoff GamesSunday Halftime Buffet1502 W. Jarv<strong>is</strong> Ave.773-338-3285Elv<strong>is</strong>' Birthday PartyJanuary 7, 8:oo pm<strong>Music</strong> by the Afects50s & 60s <strong>Music</strong>Details on web atwww.ir<strong>is</strong>htimesppubchicago.com• Pub Quiz/Trivia Tuesdays• Live <strong>Music</strong> Wednesdayand Sunday NightsNew !!Live Jazzevery ThursdayChicago Sun-Times Top Twelve Pubs24 Imported Beers on Tap!Banquets Weddings Chr<strong>is</strong>tenings Rehearsal DinnersBirthdays Anniversaries Office or Holiday PartiesELEVATION(a tribute to U2)Saturday, January 21st,Thursday, April 20th &Thursday, October 19th8869 BurlingtonBrookfield(708) 485-8787Breakfast 10-1pmOutdoor SeatingLunch & Dinner8 N. Vail, Arlington Heights847-577-7733www.peggykinnanes.comHo l i d ay & Co r p o r at e Pa rt i e s