SEATTLE IRISH NEWS
All-Ireland Telecast
The last of the live telecasts of Gaelic Football games from Ireland will be the All-Ireland Football Final between Mayo and Kerry at 7:30 AM on September 26. The Minor Final, Kerry v Tyrone, will also be shown live at 5:30 AM, both at the Irish Emigrant, University Way NE at 52nd St, telephone (206) 525-2955.
Matt Talbot Golf
The Annual Matt Talbot Center Golf Tournament will be at 9:30 AM on October 12, at the Harbour Pointe Golf Club in Mukilteo. Named after the Dublin saint, the Matt Talbot Center is a downtown Seattle day center for the homeless, and a counseling center for drug and alcohol addictions. Tournament entry fee is $75 and includes greens fee, cart, BBQ, etc. For more information, call (206) 223-9403.
Irish Language School
Fall classes on Monday nights, 7-9 PM, from October 4 to December 13, at 12600 NE 85th Street, Kirkland. The course, consisting of 10 evening classes, is for students who have never been exposed to the Irish language. Students learn pronunciation, practical expressions, and basic grammar. The atmosphere is fun, relaxed and friendly, with an emphasis on learning and homework is required. For more information, call (425) 823-1553 or email thepaycock@juno.com.
Samhain Harps
The annual Samhain Harp Circle at Galway Traders, 7518 15th Ave. NW in Ballard, will be on October 31, 2-4 PM. The public is invited to listen to the harpers while enjoying tea and biscuits. For more information, call (206) 784-9343.
New Citizens
Lara Bradley, a journalist with the Irish Independent in Dublin, is writing an article about new Irish citizens and is trying to find someone who has recently obtained Irish citizenship through marriage. She wants to tell the couple's story and a photograph of the couple would also be needed. Lara can be contacted on 001-353-1-705-5696 or at lbradley@unison.independent.ie
US Visa Info
From September 1, all U.S. visa holders are being fingerprinted upon departure or exit from Seattle and some 12 other U.S. airports. The visa holder's passport and fingerprints will be screened at an automated booth to provide a departure card that is necessary to board the plane. You cannot board a flight without the departure card. As of October 1, all visitors to the U.S., including those on the 90-day visa waiver, will be fingerprinted upon entry at all airports, and on exit at Seattle and the 12 other airports. This system will provide U.S. Immigration with definite records of entry and exit, and will be used to prove instances of overstay.
Anthony Kearns
Irish Tenor Anthony Kearns will be in Sammamish at Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church, October 24 at 4 PM, to benefit St. Joseph Catholic School, Issaquah/Snoqualmie. For tickets, phone (425) 313-9129. He will also be in Port Angeles, Washington October 22 and 23, 2004, 7:30 PM Concert to benefit the Port Angeles High School Award winning High School Chamber Orchestra. For more information, visit www.anthonykearnswebsite.com.
Other Irish Music Events
September 24, The IRISH ROVERS, SPIRIT OF THE WEST & the ENNIS SISTERS, at the Puyallup Fair. For information, visit www.thefair.com.
September 30, NIAMH PARSONS with GRAHAM DUNNE, at Conor Byrne Pub, 5140 Ballard Avenue. Call (206) 784-3640 or visit www.conorbyrnepub.com.
October 2, IRISH GROUP LÚNASA in Olympia at The Washington Center for the Performing Arts. For more information, see www.lunasa.ie, or call (360) 753-8585.
October 5, The SAW DOCTORS from Tuam, County Galway, will be at Seattle's Crocodile Café, 2200 First Avenue. Tickets available at Ticketweb.com and at the Crocodile.
Irish Musicians
Sean Kelly's is Missoula's only Irish Bar and Restaurant and they would love to have more Irish musicians come their way. Contact Paul Rudd at (406) 542-1471 or visit www.seankellys.com.
Book Club – Seattle's Irish Heritage Book Club members discuss How the Irish Saved Civilization by Thomas Cahill at their next meeting on September 23 at 7:30 PM. New members are always welcome – for directions and other information, call Judith at (206) 367-5630.
Marathon Fundraiser
Trisha Creaven, a Dublin-born Seattleite, is looking for support to run the Dublin Marathon in October in aid of the Arthritis Foundation. To offer support, email creavenp@hotmail.com, visit her website http://trishac.chariteam.com, or call (206) 938-7857.
Con Walsh
Dave Hannigan, an Irish sports journalist, is researching a book about Cork sportsmen, one of whom was Con Walsh who won bronze at the 1908 Olympics in the Hammer Throw, and also played in an All Ireland Gaelic Football final for Cork. Hannigan believes Walsh became a police chief or inspector in Seattle in the 1920s or early 1930s and wonders if anyone has additional information. If so, please contact Daveyhannigan@aol.com.
Martin Court
A new Home for the Homeless called “Martin Court” was dedicated last month in honor of local Irishman Joe Martin. Joe has been an advocate for Seattle's homeless for many, many years and in his spare time he is also an accomplished Irish musician and singer with local group Claypipe. The home is a 42-unit apartment complex that will serve as transitional housing for up to two years as tenants make the transition off the streets into permanent housing.
Condolences
To the family of the late Margo Doherty, an old-time member of Seattle's Irish community who was born in Tullamore, Co. Offaly.
To Orla Blythe on the death of her mother in Co. Mayo, Ireland.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha – May their souls rest at God's right hand.
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