A Chairde:It’s summertime in Chicago and while many <strong>Irish</strong> willreminisce about long summer days and the sun settingover Galway Bay, if the truth be told many a day at theseaside was spoiled by the occasional showers ( translateto a shower every 10 minutes). We are guaranteeda summer in Chicago and on most days outdoor planscan be scheduled. One of Gaelic Park’s most popularoutdoor summer events will take place on August 22 onthe patio. Our Lady of Knock celebration is an annualevent with benediction, rosary and a procession to theOur Lady Grotto behind the main playing field at GaelicPark. This is a wonderful evening which has attractedover 500 people in recent years. The Gaelic Park’s LadiesAuxiliary provides refreshments after the rosary.The GAA season is in full swing, so make plans to cometo Gaelic Park any Sunday between 1pm and 7pm andenjoy a full schedule of hurling and football games. Thepatio will be open on Friday August 19th for food anddrinks with music to follow a GAA game on the mainfield . Conversation is a favorite <strong>Irish</strong> pastime and whenwe are not talking about the weather, we talk abouteverything and anything . I enjoy sitting in the shade ofthe patio with the sound of the waterfall in the backgroundand practicing the art of conversation with allour Gaelic Park visitors. Come join us any Thursday eveningwith the <strong>Irish</strong> Musicians or Sundays at the games,and we can talk about the summertime in Chicago oranything and everything!John Devitt, PresidentCHICAGO GAELIC PARKVOTED the BEST!Readers of the SouthtownStar<strong>News</strong>paperhave casted their votesfor Chicago Gaelic Parkas the “Best Fest” andthe CGP Carraig Pub the“Best <strong>Irish</strong> Food,” in their2011 search for the Best ofChicago’s Southland!Enjoy the Music & Spirit of the <strong>Irish</strong> in ourAuthentic Pub Imported Directly From Ireland.Open to the Public 7 Days Live Entertainment Every WeekendTraditional <strong>Irish</strong> Music Session on Thursdays – 7:30pmfeaturing students from the <strong>Irish</strong> Music School of ChicagoPub food available Monday - Saturday.Check out our menu items.Daily drink and food specials.Lady of Knock CommemorationGaelic Park once again honors this astonishingevent on Monday, August 22 beginning at7:30pm. Please make every effort to attendthis beautiful evening, and we welcome you tostay for refreshments following the service.Lunch Music & Dancing at the Park on thefirst Wednesday of the month, NOON until 4pm.Mark you calendars for August 3, September7, October 5, November 2 and December 7.We welcome your group outings! Make planstoday for these dates with friends, neighbors,church groups and clubs. A warm welcomeawaits you! You will enjoy a wonderful fullcourse meal and the cost is a modest $13.Reservations are necessary, call 708.687.9323.Heritage & Harvest family day is scheduledfor Sunday, September 18th. This is a wonderfulcelebration of authentic<strong>Irish</strong> culture and heritage,with a full schedule of eventsfor all age groups. This eventwill be FREE ADMISSION withfood and refreshments availablefor purchase. Back bypopular demand is the ApplePie Baking Contest – so dig outthe old family recipe! Full detailsand final schedule for thisday will be listed in SeptemberIA <strong>News</strong>!Gaelic Athletic AssociationAugust 21st will mark the date of the ChicagoFinals for Gaelic Football, Hurling, & Camogie.The top teams will advance to the North<strong>American</strong> finals to be held in San Franciscothis year. Our city had four teams take theirplace as North <strong>American</strong> Champions whenthe tournament was held in Chicago last year,and each team has even more talent anddedication this year. With the addition of theSt. Oliver Plunketts this summer, Chicago ishome to fourteen different clubs in all. Eachone hungry for their own title and cup. This issure to be one of the fiercest fought ChicagoFinals we’ve had at Gaelic Parkyet. As always there will be freeparking & concessions availableas well as the Stock Yard KiltyBand playing during and afterthe games just inside the patio.For more information and up-todateschedules please visit www.chicagogaelicsports.com.Banquets at Gaelic Park You will havethe elegant surroundings, the finest offood & excellent service! Gaelic Park hasbeen hosting weddings for over 25 years.We have three beautiful banquet roomsthat can accommodate events from afairytale wedding, bridal and baby showers,high school proms, business seminars,group luncheons or any special partyyou are planning. The remodeled EmeraldRoom can accommodate up to 500guests, our Tara Room with window viewsof our beautiful new patio waterfall, canaccommodate up to 300 guests. The CelticRoom, on the second floor is suitablefor parties up to 120 guests. Our Patio hasnow become a favorite for outdoor weddingceremonies, as well as outdoor dining.Call the office today for open datesand reserve your 2011 or 2012 celebrationin one of these gorgeous rooms.Gaelic Park Players will perform The BeautyQueen of Leenane, by Martin McDonagh in theFall 2011. Audition dates will beannounced sometime in August.If you are interested in receivingaudition information and/orwould like to join our mailing list,send your name, address andemail to info@gaelicparkplayers.org.You can also mail theinformation to Gaelic Park Players,Chicago Gaelic Park 6119 W. 147th St, OakForest, IL The play dates are: Fridays Nov 4, 11 &18, Saturdays Nov. 5, 12 & 19 at 8pm. and SundaysNov. 6, 13 & 20, at 3pm. The Beauty Queenof Leenane is a dark yet comedic tale of twowomen who find themselves victims of isolationand loneliness. Set in the rural and remote villageof Leenane, Western Ireland, Maureen toils withher solitary life of drudgery and caring for her ailingmother Mag. This play brings a realistic andastounding conflict to the stage as we witnessrelationships unravel and hurt that goes muchdeeper than surface wounds.We will also be at Milwaukee <strong>Irish</strong> Fest presentingtwo short plays: Finger Food by Nina Shengoldand Meet Me Half Way by Kathy (Holahan)Oliva, on Saturday and Sunday, August 20 & 21.Featured are Marty Donovan, Julie L. Zebleckisand Kathy (Holahan) Oliva, who also is actingdirector.“Pub Trivia” EveryTuesday Night @ 7:30pmLive Music in the Pub8/05 John Dillon8/06 Mulligan Stew8/12 Gerard Haughey8/13 Ricco Quinn8/19 Joe Cullen8/20 Pat Guinee8/26 Bernie Glim & Country Roads8/27 John DillonFriday night entertainment begins at 7:30pmand Saturday night at 9:30pm.Check Website for Full Schedule6119 W. 147th Street • Oak Forest, IL708.687.9323www.chicagogaelicpark .orgMEMBERSHIPNEW ❏ RENEWAL ❏ ❏ Family Membership $50 ❏ Individual Member $30NAME _______________________________________________________________last first initialSPOUSE (if joining) _____________________________________________________last first initialADDRESS ____________________________________________________________street city state zipPHONE: home ________________________ work ___________________________E-Mail: __________________________________Donation Enclosed __________________ Checks made payable to:Chicago Gaelic ParkMail to:Chicago Gaelic Park Membership Chairperson,6119 W. 147th St, Oak Forest IL 60452
Behind the Scenes at <strong>Irish</strong> FestWecouldn’thave doneit withoutall of you!First Aid on CallCheck & Balance TrioHydration for VolunteersPark & Tow GuysCGP 2011 Board of DirectorsJohn, Devitt, PresidentMaureen BetkaMike CookeJim CreedChuck DineenBarney FarrellyMaureen GorszczykJoe KeaneKay KnightlyMary MoloneyColleen MurphyMary O’DonnellMarie RattiganMary RiordanCarol SweeneyFrank BradleyMarla ButlerLarry CoughlinSean CreanThomas DolanMaureen GillJohn GriffinJohn KivlehanJoan LynchChris MulloolyTadgh O’ReillyBill O’SullivanColleen ReidyAdrian RuanePeter Walsh
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