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Enda Scahill is the primary banjo player with We Banjo 3. He is a fantastic Irish tenor banjo player and highly respected teacher of the tenor banjo. Enda offers a wonderful series of lessons on playing the Irish tenor banjo on his Patreon page, which we encourage you to check out.

Enda Scahill is the primary banjo player with We Banjo 3. He is a fantastic Irish tenor banjo player and highly respected teacher of the tenor banjo. Enda offers a wonderful series of lessons on playing the Irish tenor banjo on his Patreon page, which we encourage you to check out.

Enda Scahill of We Banjo 3 - Ep. 74

Partner with Lehigh Valley with Love! Thank you to our Partners!ArtsQuest Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate Molly's Irish Grille &amp; Sports PubWe talk with Irish banjo legend and member of We Banjo 3, Enda Scahill. Scahill is a four-time All-Ireland Champion! We talk about his previous experiences in Bethlehem, all about the banjo, and getting back out on the road.He is an ex-member of The Brock McGuire Band. In 2006 he released the album Humdinger with Paul Brock which was awarded Irish Music Album of the Year by The Irish Times and was released by Compass Records in Nashville, Tennessee.Scahill is the founder of the band We Banjo 3 whose members include Martin Howley, David Howley and his brother Fergal Scahill. Earle Hitchner, music writer for The Wall Street Journal, describes We Banjo 3's playing as a "freshness and finesse bordering on the magical" and LiveIreland proclaiming them "the hottest group in Irish music."We Banjo 3Website: https://www.webanjo3.com/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/10jo3zVGDsW6qs3JVs9tfD?si=7Y9WsNNSStusd3mGvNVVOQYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WeBanjo3 Songs featured in this episode“Puncheon Floor” - https://open.spotify.com/track/2o3Xx5cTB4G7dfloSRESxI?si=c9b813a97c2848df“Hold On To Your Soul” - https://youtu.be/I-XDQlWWpwo“Don’t Let Me Down” - https://youtu.be/kFkSXl9cYbAMental Health and Suicide Prevention and Awareness Organizationsbackline - Mental Health and Wellness Resources for the Music Industryhttps://backline.care/Mental Health Americahttps://mhanational.org/pieta - Ending Suicide and Beginning Hope in Irelandhttps://www.pieta.ie/ Watch the video version https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVPQPGU8HV8 Special thank you to Carver Commodore, argonaut&amp;wasp and Blair Crimmins for allowing us to use selections of their songs for our opening, transitions and closing music.  Please check out their music and give them a follow on Spotify and social media. Opening Music “Runner Up” and “Pathetic Again (Acoustic)” by Carver Commodore; “Pretend You Know” by argonaut&amp;wasp Transitions “Tell Me What You Want (I Want It)” and “Can’t Stay Away” by Carver Commodore Closing Music “It’s All Over Now” by Blair Crimmins &amp; the Hookers

<a href="https://mailchi.mp/7be826a584fe/lvwithlove" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Partner with Lehigh Valley with Love!</a> <a href="https://mailchi.mp/7be826a584fe/lvwithlove" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> Thank you to our Partners! <a href="http://www.artsquest.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ArtsQuest</a> <a href="https://www.remax.com/real-estate-agents/michael-bernadyn-allentown-pa/100104506" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate</a> <a href="http://www.mollysbethlehem.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Molly's Irish Grille &amp; Sports Pub</a> We talk with Irish banjo legend and member of We Banjo 3, Enda Scahill. Scahill is a four-time All-Ireland Champion! We talk about his previous experiences in Bethlehem, all about the banjo, and getting back out on the road. He is an ex-member of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Brock_McGuire_Band" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Brock McGuire Band</a>. In 2006 he released the album Humdinger with <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Brock" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paul Brock</a> which was awarded Irish Music Album of the Year by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Irish_Times" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Irish Times</a> and was released by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compass_Records" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Compass Records</a> in Nashville, Tennessee. Scahill is the founder of the band <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/We_Banjo_3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">We Banjo 3</a> whose members include Martin Howley, David Howley and his brother Fergal Scahill. Earle Hitchner, music writer for <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wall_Street_Journal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Wall Street Journal</a>, describes We Banjo 3's playing as a "freshness and finesse bordering on the magical" and LiveIreland proclaiming them "the hottest group in Irish music." We Banjo 3 Website: <a href="https://www.webanjo3.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.webanjo3.com/</a> Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/10jo3zVGDsW6qs3JVs9tfD?si=7Y9WsNNSStusd3mGvNVVOQ" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/artist/10jo3zVGDsW6qs3JVs9tfD?si=7Y9WsNNSStusd3mGvNVVOQ</a> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/WeBanjo3" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/c/WeBanjo3</a> Songs featured in this episode “Puncheon Floor” - <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/2o3Xx5cTB4G7dfloSRESxI?si=c9b813a97c2848df" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/track/2o3Xx5cTB4G7dfloSRESxI?si=c9b813a97c2848df</a> “Hold On To Your Soul” - <a href="https://youtu.be/I-XDQlWWpwo" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/I-XDQlWWpwo</a> “Don’t Let Me Down” - <a href="https://youtu.be/kFkSXl9cYbA" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/kFkSXl9cYbA</a> Mental Health and Suicide Prevention and Awareness Organizations backline - Mental Health and Wellness Resources for the Music Industry <a href="https://backline.care/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://backline.care/</a>Mental Health America <a href="https://mhanational.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://mhanational.org/</a>pieta - Ending Suicide and Beginning Hope in Ireland <a href="https://www.pieta.ie/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.pieta.ie/</a> Watch the video version <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVPQPGU8HV8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVPQPGU8HV8</a> Special thank you to Carver Commodore, argonaut&amp;wasp and Blair Crimmins for allowing us to use selections of their songs for our opening, transitions and closing music.  Please check out their music and give them a follow on Spotify and social media. Opening Music “<a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/1gigFzVcp4hEdAqNzBbj2x?si=cf39cfbb8fc24945" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Runner Up</a>” and “<a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/3xeR9Ol2dHaAZ6aLql0pA6?si=d44487df202c4c65" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pathetic Again (Acoustic)</a>” by <a href="https://carvercommodore.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Carver Commodore</a>; “<a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/5Cx2yjG73IVqenA1DVBNv6?si=6d2e4f37b4624e45" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pretend You Know</a>” by <a href="https://www.argonautandwasp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">argonaut&amp;wasp</a> Transitions “<a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/5LyhvNUzCwPtwQ5pNbUPmk?si=82d6cb86e82c4fe6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tell Me What You Want (I Want It)</a>” and “<a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/7BsE64H8zhNn1aF8p5wuhX?si=aef02fed144a4e8e" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Can’t Stay Away</a>” by <a href="https://carvercommodore.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Carver Commodore</a> Closing Music “<a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/2jPTV3cR8gt1fSjcoz8x57?si=6fdb79cd884040db" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">It’s All Over Now</a>” by <a href="https://www.blaircrimminsandthehookers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blair Crimmins &amp; the Hookers</a>

Enda Scahill of We Banjo 3 / Lehigh Valley with Love Music

6 4 21 iIrish: Songs, Stories &amp; Shenanigans, Podcast32: A Tribute to Noreen, and Special Guest We Banjo 3’s Enda Scahill When you want to know, where to go, what to do, to be seen, to make a difference, you come here, to iIrish: the Truth &amp; the Pulse of what matters. And you know, we’ve always been green. So, let’s get to it ~What’s the news today? Tonight, Mossy Moran is at @Hooley House Westlake, and Paint &amp; Sip is on at the West Side IA Club. Tomorrow the Cleveland St Pat’s Gaelic Football and Hurling Clubs head to Pittsburgh for a divisional match. And the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians have another History presentation on the web. Sunday is Father’s Day, and Wednesday We Banjo 3 has their amazing LiveStream kicking off at 7pm. We are talking with Edna Scahill from We Banjo 3 on the Podcast today, getting the lowdown. The weekend is highlighting by The AOH / LAOH Ohio Convention, this year being held in Cleveland; The Other Brothers are playing at HHW on Friday, Faith &amp; Whiskey @The Grog Shop on Saturday (the 26th). Tuesday the 29th is the launch of the OhioIANews expansion into the Pittsburgh area; The July issue comes out on Wednesday the 30th and on Friday the 2nd, 2 weeks from today, the next podcast releases, right before heading to the Cleveland GAA Fundraiser at Goldhorn Brewery. Sounds like a great coupla of weeks. There is a varied mix of celebratory and solemn events coming up, for sure, each deserving of our attention. So, make plan, if you can. AND remember: Don't cry because it's over; smile because it happened! No Regerts! This morning, we buried my sister Noreen. To our listeners, thank you for all if the hugs, well wishes, shared stories and friendship. At her passing, she was surrounded by all of her kids, grandkids, siblings and our parents. She said several times as we all prayed together, that she was at peace, and I believe that she is. We each told of what will always remind her of us, of how we know she is near when we see it, and she smiled as best she could. She could hear our conversation, tho her oxygen assisted breath was labored. “I am fine, I am fine” she said. We cannot do justice to her heart, her fight, her grace, her faith, her smile, her active support of so many, and her deep love for God. This is Noreen’s Alliterationby John O'Brien, Jr. I see you in the water, when you wouldn’t let me drownI see you in the in the music, as opposed to watching The CrownI see you on the ice, and a fistfight with the male bullyI got your glasses safe; the lessons I absorbed, fully I see you singing at Erieview High, in Annie Get Your Gun impressionsI see you in your young Annie, the motions and facial expressionsI hear you in my head, with gentle little nudgesCape Cod –trying to teach me to smile, we wept over the judges The green crash and Roger Fallon, the IA at West 93rdCamogie, The Jerk, the front porch, the sounds I never heardAt times we had like-minded magic, at times we had Dairy QueenAnd of course, we had St. Patrick’s Day, laughing over everything, so obnoxiously green The stories of Mike, the depths of love, the hope running ever eternalWatching you raise your kids, trying not to laugh, while eyes seemed fire infernalInstilling the love, of God &amp; country, and the one across the pondThe door always open; the kettle always boiling, of this we are inordinately fond I see you in the church, and the bishop embracingThe love of God rising by day, so many trials head on facingI see you Irish dancing, and thinking, Hell NOWhy did you have to leave us, with so many joys still to go? I bid you farewell; watch over your kids and theirs tooThere’s nothing stronger than a mother’s love, for what else can a mother do?Tho you fret, though you worried, you will always be adoredRest in peace, Dear Noni, in the gentle arms of our Lord *** Noreen’s obituary reads: Noreen O'Brien Beardmore April 28, 1961 - June 13, 2021 Noreen Theresa (O'Brien) Beardmore passed away on Sunday, June 13 at home, surrounded by her family. Her last hours were filled with faith, praying rosaries with friends the night before her passing and with her family the morning of. Noreen fought a vigorous battle with cancer and her family considers the battle won as her whole life is a miracle. Noreen was born in Montreal, Canada to Irish immigrant parents on April 28, 1961 and was the oldest of four children. As a devout Catholic family, the O'Brien’s never missed Mass. When they moved to Cleveland, Ohio in 1963, their home melded the best of Irish-American culture, including a beloved Irish festival that the whole family participated in running. Noreen graduated from the all-girls Catholic high school St. Joseph's Academy in Cleveland, Ohio in 1979 and was class president. Cleveland served as the highly social platform for her upbringing as she attended dances, organized fundraisers, and navigated the city working various jobs to earn money for school. Noreen attended Duquesne University to study nursing. While at Duquesne, she was awarded the Heinz scholarship for women in global leadership which allowed her to travel to many different countries. When asked during the interview process about which quality defined her most, she said, "I am, above all things, a Catholic." Noreen was truly a very devout woman. She hungered to know the teachings of the faith and to love Jesus more and more. She spent time volunteering at St. Boniface Parish, the Lafayette Catholic Schools System, and to personal prayer and growth in faith. As a nurse, Noreen was the first person in Ohio to be accepted by the Amish community to give immunizations. She was tender with patients and loved her career as pediatric nurse. It is how she met her husband, pediatrician Mike Beardmore. Noreen married Mike in 1990 and they moved to Lafayette, Indiana. Their marriage was one of deep love, hard work, and beautifully shared values. Together they raised 8 children and sent them all through Catholic schools. Noreen and Mike built a family that was centered on humor, music, quality time, and faith. They too ensured that Mass was never missed, and family dinner was central to their lives together. Noreen served as a member of the Governance Board of the Catholic Schools and started a Catholic moms group called "What Would Mary Do?" Unofficially, she was known for seeking out new moms in the parking lot or recognizing when young moms were having a tough time. Noreen loved to connect people with new friends or opportunities that used their gifts. Later in life she worked as the Health &amp; Safety coordinator for the Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana. When Noreen was diagnosed with cancer, the family committed fervently to family rosaries and she brought many others into the fold. A weekly zoom rosary was started for friends from around the country and in Ireland to pray together for healing. These friends say it was an inspiring group to be part of, par for the course for a friendship with Noreen. Recently Noreen was given the "He Leads, I Follow" Award from St. Boniface Principal Sr. Lenore and former pastor Fr. Tim Alkire. Noreen was presented a statue of Blessed Mother Maria Theresia Bonzel for the goodness and humanity she has shown to so many people. Noreen wasn't perfect. She wasn't good at cooking eggs until her later years. She frequently told her children that she couldn't hear herself think. And she kept far too many Martha Stewart magazines with very little intention of ever reading them again. But those closest to her say that she always knew the right thing to say. She was everyone's shoulder to cry on. And her children would have rathered had a short amount of time with her as a mother than a lifetime with any other. There was always room at the table with Noreen and her magazine-worthy garden doesn't compare to the blooms of friendships she cultivated and kept around the world. Her family is certain that she will work even harder from Heaven for her friends and family and encouraged everyone to reach out in prayer to Noreen throughout their lives. Noreen is survived by her loving husband, Mike and her eight children: Caitie, Tommy (fiancé Natasha), Brian, John &amp; Casey, Will, Michael, Annie &amp; Caroline. She has two grandchildren: Henry &amp; Peter. She is also survived by her parents; John &amp; Eileen O'Brien of Cleveland, her sisters Cathy (John Lang)of Cincinnati and Patricia (Philip Parente) and brother, John, Jr. of Cleveland. She has 11 nieces and nephews who have always meant so much to her. Proceeding her in death is her infant daughter, Mary Clare, who the family knows greeted her excitedly in Heaven. Although Noreen loved flowers, what would mean most to her would be the Catholic education of more children. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to the Lafayette Catholic School System. *** I need time. I can’t look back, over the pain. How does life go on, when death quakes our earth? One timeless way to cope with hurt, is thru music. I am delighted to introduce our special guest today, Enda Scahill, a force unto himself, and one of two sets of brothers: with Fergal Scahill and Martin &amp; David Howley, that are We Banjo 3. If you haven’t had the pleasure of singing ballads along with We Banjo 3, you get a new chance on June 24th, when they deliver the End of Summer LiveStream show, not to be missed. But, I’d rather hear the gospel from the priest, so please welcome to the podcast, Enda Scahill. Hello Enda! Welcome to iIrish Songs, Stories &amp; Shenanigans podcast. It is good to see you again, even if it is via Zoom, as we make the best of things. · How has your transition to and from COVID gone? · Tell me about the End of Summer LiveSteam · Your work as musical performers and your songs are, to me, a bit about appreciation, and living – with urgency, but perhaps a better way to say it is living in the moment. With awareness– tell me about that. What is the message you and the band were aiming for with your work? · Woodie Guthrie said, ‘You write what you see’. Has that held true for you in your songs? · We Banjo 3 is significantly involved in supporting mental illness relief efforts – tell me about that · You were with Brock &amp; Maguire for many years, before starting WB3. What was your favorite tour you’ve ever taken? · We always ask, any stories from the road, that you can share, but the road now is a distant memory – still, any stories? · What is one thing in this rock n reel adventure did that you didn’t expect? · What is a common myth about your career? · You are a noted Irish tenor banjo teacher, and have several books on the subject – Besides buy the books (endascahill.com), what advice would give to someone starting out? · If we were having this conversation three years from today, what would have to happen for you to feel happy with your progress? · What underrated tool(s) are indispensable for your job? · What have you enjoyed doing the most? · What are you reading or watching? Any reccs? Thank you for joining us today Enda; I know you are a busy, traveling man, and we appreciate the great joy you bring people with your music and sharing. · So, what happens now for you? Listeners, remember, all podcasts past and present are free to listen, and download from iTunes or OhioIANews.com. Your support helps us stay alive, so please subscribe! Hear Ye, Hear ye, we have very exciting news to share with you! First: Our covid on hold expansion plans are finally coming out of the darkness. Do you know a writer who lives in the Greater Cincinnati, Pittsburgh or Detroit area? We are looking for new writers based in those cities. Please send them on to us to chat with. Yes, we are starting with Pittsburgh and Detroit in our expansion, but Cleveland to Clearwater is our opportunity corridor. Fourteen states from CLE to shining CLE. Second: In Ohio, eighty-five Giant Eagle, Marcs, CVS and Drug Mart stores from Cleveland thru Columbus will now carry the Ohio Irish American News. Third: Due to this expansion, our Ohio Irish American News name no longer fits! We’d like to share with you, our listeners, our new name: Drum roll please … We will now be known as iIrish! We feature such a wide variety of outlets to reach the Irish in America, and all across the world, with Digital, Print, Podcast, eBulletin, social media, Video, and Web content and expertise. iIrish and the 14 states we are entering, the name iIrish fits and describes our work and our reach, much better. And Fourth: In partnership with John Delaney, who you all know as a founder of Barleycorn, and now, The New Barleycorn, we are delighted to announce our new monthly video series, The Green &amp; Gold Web, featuring Irish music, dance, song and story, culture and so much more from across the Irish Diaspora, released once per month, and available online, with your subscription. There are many more songs and stories; I hope we will write new ones - of joy, of unification. Here, and across the pond. We are closer to a One Ireland than we have been in more than 800 years. And in that vein, Let’s unite for America, too. We’ll save those songs and stories for next time, when we release Podcast33 on Friday July 2nd. Whelp, We’ve done what we can for this week. Tomorrow is another day, and another chance to write the future, we want to live in.  As always, I end with a bit of the Irish: Nuair a stadann an ceol, stadann an rinceWhich means: When the music stops, so does the dance. Most of us go to our grave with our music still inside of us. Don’t let it happen to you. Grace us with your music. Now more than ever, wider audiences need to dance to all the beauty around us. Hope to see you soon. Keep the hugs and prayers coming. Thank you listening, and for allowing me to share my stories with you. Please share yours, with me.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6 4 21 iIrish: Songs, Stories &amp; Shenanigans, Podcast32: A Tribute to Noreen, and Special Guest We Banjo 3’s Enda Scahill When you want to know, where to go, what to do, to be seen, to make a difference, you come here, to iIrish: the Truth &amp; the Pulse of what matters. And you know, we’ve always been green. So, let’s get to it ~What’s the news today? Tonight, Mossy Moran is at @Hooley House Westlake, and Paint &amp; Sip is on at the West Side IA Club. Tomorrow the Cleveland St Pat’s Gaelic Football and Hurling Clubs head to Pittsburgh for a divisional match. And the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians have another History presentation on the web. Sunday is Father’s Day, and Wednesday We Banjo 3 has their amazing LiveStream kicking off at 7pm. We are talking with Edna Scahill from We Banjo 3 on the Podcast today, getting the lowdown. The weekend is highlighting by The AOH / LAOH Ohio Convention, this year being held in Cleveland; The Other Brothers are playing at HHW on Friday, Faith &amp; Whiskey @The Grog Shop on Saturday (the 26th). Tuesday the 29th is the launch of the OhioIANews expansion into the Pittsburgh area; The July issue comes out on Wednesday the 30th and on Friday the 2nd, 2 weeks from today, the next podcast releases, right before heading to the Cleveland GAA Fundraiser at Goldhorn Brewery. Sounds like a great coupla of weeks. There is a varied mix of celebratory and solemn events coming up, for sure, each deserving of our attention. So, make plan, if you can. AND remember: Don't cry because it's over; smile because it happened! No Regerts! This morning, we buried my sister Noreen. To our listeners, thank you for all if the hugs, well wishes, shared stories and friendship. At her passing, she was surrounded by all of her kids, grandkids, siblings and our parents. She said several times as we all prayed together, that she was at peace, and I believe that she is. We each told of what will always remind her of us, of how we know she is near when we see it, and she smiled as best she could. She could hear our conversation, tho her oxygen assisted breath was labored. “I am fine, I am fine” she said. We cannot do justice to her heart, her fight, her grace, her faith, her smile, her active support of so many, and her deep love for God. This is Noreen’s Alliteration by John O'Brien, Jr. I see you in the water, when you wouldn’t let me drown I see you in the in the music, as opposed to watching The Crown I see you on the ice, and a fistfight with the male bully I got your glasses safe; the lessons I absorbed, fully I see you singing at Erieview High, in Annie Get Your Gun impressions I see you in your young Annie, the motions and facial expressions I hear you in my head, with gentle little nudges Cape Cod –trying to teach me to smile, we wept over the judges The green crash and Roger Fallon, the IA at West 93rd Camogie, The Jerk, the front porch, the sounds I never heard At times we had like-minded magic, at times we had Dairy Queen And of course, we had St. Patrick’s Day, laughing over everything, so obnoxiously green The stories of Mike, the depths of love, the hope running ever eternal Watching you raise your kids, trying not to laugh, while eyes seemed fire infernal Instilling the love, of God &amp; country, and the one across the pond The door always open; the kettle always boiling, of this we are inordinately fond I see you in the church, and the bishop embracing The love of God rising by day, so many trials head on facing I see you Irish dancing, and thinking, Hell NO Why did you have to leave us, with so many joys still to go? I bid you farewell; watch over your kids and theirs too There’s nothing stronger than a mother’s love, for what else can a mother do? Tho you fret, though you worried, you will always be adored Rest in peace, Dear Noni, in the gentle arms of our Lord *** Noreen’s obituary reads: Noreen O'Brien Beardmore April 28, 1961 - June 13, 2021 Noreen Theresa (O'Brien) Beardmore passed away on Sunday, June 13 at home, surrounded by her family. Her last hours were filled with faith, praying rosaries with friends the night before her passing and with her family the morning of. Noreen fought a vigorous battle with cancer and her family considers the battle won as her whole life is a miracle. Noreen was born in Montreal, Canada to Irish immigrant parents on April 28, 1961 and was the oldest of four children. As a devout Catholic family, the O'Brien’s never missed Mass. When they moved to Cleveland, Ohio in 1963, their home melded the best of Irish-American culture, including a beloved Irish festival that the whole family participated in running. Noreen graduated from the all-girls Catholic high school St. Joseph's Academy in Cleveland, Ohio in 1979 and was class president. Cleveland served as the highly social platform for her upbringing as she attended dances, organized fundraisers, and navigated the city working various jobs to earn money for school. Noreen attended Duquesne University to study nursing. While at Duquesne, she was awarded the Heinz scholarship for women in global leadership which allowed her to travel to many different countries. When asked during the interview process about which quality defined her most, she said, "I am, above all things, a Catholic." Noreen was truly a very devout woman. She hungered to know the teachings of the faith and to love Jesus more and more. She spent time volunteering at St. Boniface Parish, the Lafayette Catholic Schools System, and to personal prayer and growth in faith. As a nurse, Noreen was the first person in Ohio to be accepted by the Amish community to give immunizations. She was tender with patients and loved her career as pediatric nurse. It is how she met her husband, pediatrician Mike Beardmore. Noreen married Mike in 1990 and they moved to Lafayette, Indiana. Their marriage was one of deep love, hard work, and beautifully shared values. Together they raised 8 children and sent them all through Catholic schools. Noreen and Mike built a family that was centered on humor, music, quality time, and faith. They too ensured that Mass was never missed, and family dinner was central to their lives together. Noreen served as a member of the Governance Board of the Catholic Schools and started a Catholic moms group called "What Would Mary Do?" Unofficially, she was known for seeking out new moms in the parking lot or recognizing when young moms were having a tough time. Noreen loved to connect people with new friends or opportunities that used their gifts. Later in life she worked as the Health &amp; Safety coordinator for the Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana. When Noreen was diagnosed with cancer, the family committed fervently to family rosaries and she brought many others into the fold. A weekly zoom rosary was started for friends from around the country and in Ireland to pray together for healing. These friends say it was an inspiring group to be part of, par for the course for a friendship with Noreen. Recently Noreen was given the "He Leads, I Follow" Award from St. Boniface Principal Sr. Lenore and former pastor Fr. Tim Alkire. Noreen was presented a statue of Blessed Mother Maria Theresia Bonzel for the goodness and humanity she has shown to so many people. Noreen wasn't perfect. She wasn't good at cooking eggs until her later years. She frequently told her children that she couldn't hear herself think. And she kept far too many Martha Stewart magazines with very little intention of ever reading them again. But those closest to her say that she always knew the right thing to say. She was everyone's shoulder to cry on. And her children would have rathered had a short amount of time with her as a mother than a lifetime with any other. There was always room at the table with Noreen and her magazine-worthy garden doesn't compare to the blooms of friendships she cultivated and kept around the world. Her family is certain that she will work even harder from Heaven for her friends and family and encouraged everyone to reach out in prayer to Noreen throughout their lives. Noreen is survived by her loving husband, Mike and her eight children: Caitie, Tommy (fiancé Natasha), Brian, John &amp; Casey, Will, Michael, Annie &amp; Caroline. She has two grandchildren: Henry &amp; Peter. She is also survived by her parents; John &amp; Eileen O'Brien of Cleveland, her sisters Cathy (John Lang)of Cincinnati and Patricia (Philip Parente) and brother, John, Jr. of Cleveland. She has 11 nieces and nephews who have always meant so much to her. Proceeding her in death is her infant daughter, Mary Clare, who the family knows greeted her excitedly in Heaven. Although Noreen loved flowers, what would mean most to her would be the Catholic education of more children. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to the Lafayette Catholic School System. *** I need time. I can’t look back, over the pain. How does life go on, when death quakes our earth? One timeless way to cope with hurt, is thru music. I am delighted to introduce our special guest today, Enda Scahill, a force unto himself, and one of two sets of brothers: with Fergal Scahill and Martin &amp; David Howley, that are We Banjo 3. If you haven’t had the pleasure of singing ballads along with We Banjo 3, you get a new chance on June 24th, when they deliver the End of Summer LiveStream show, not to be missed. But, I’d rather hear the gospel from the priest, so please welcome to the podcast, Enda Scahill. Hello Enda! Welcome to iIrish Songs, Stories &amp; Shenanigans podcast. It is good to see you again, even if it is via Zoom, as we make the best of things. · How has your transition to and from COVID gone? · Tell me about the End of Summer LiveSteam · Your work as musical performers and your songs are, to me, a bit about appreciation, and living – with urgency, but perhaps a better way to say it is living in the moment. With awareness– tell me about that. What is the message you and the band were aiming for with your work? · Woodie Guthrie said, ‘You write what you see’. Has that held true for you in your songs? · We Banjo 3 is significantly involved in supporting mental illness relief efforts – tell me about that · You were with Brock &amp; Maguire for many years, before starting WB3. What was your favorite tour you’ve ever taken? · We always ask, any stories from the road, that you can share, but the road now is a distant memory – still, any stories? · What is one thing in this rock n reel adventure did that you didn’t expect? · What is a common myth about your career? · You are a noted Irish tenor banjo teacher, and have several books on the subject – Besides buy the books (<a href="http://endascahill.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">endascahill.com</a>), what advice would give to someone starting out? · If we were having this conversation three years from today, what would have to happen for you to feel happy with your progress? · What underrated tool(s) are indispensable for your job? · What have you enjoyed doing the most? · What are you reading or watching? Any reccs? Thank you for joining us today Enda; I know you are a busy, traveling man, and we appreciate the great joy you bring people with your music and sharing. · So, what happens now for you? Listeners, remember, all podcasts past and present are free to listen, and download from iTunes or <a href="http://OhioIANews.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">OhioIANews.com</a>. Your support helps us stay alive, so please subscribe! Hear Ye, Hear ye, we have very exciting news to share with you! First: Our covid on hold expansion plans are finally coming out of the darkness. Do you know a writer who lives in the Greater Cincinnati, Pittsburgh or Detroit area? We are looking for new writers based in those cities. Please send them on to us to chat with. Yes, we are starting with Pittsburgh and Detroit in our expansion, but Cleveland to Clearwater is our opportunity corridor. Fourteen states from CLE to shining CLE. Second: In Ohio, eighty-five Giant Eagle, Marcs, CVS and Drug Mart stores from Cleveland thru Columbus will now carry the Ohio Irish American News. Third: Due to this expansion, our Ohio Irish American News name no longer fits! We’d like to share with you, our listeners, our new name: Drum roll please … We will now be known as iIrish! We feature such a wide variety of outlets to reach the Irish in America, and all across the world, with Digital, Print, Podcast, eBulletin, social media, Video, and Web content and expertise. iIrish and the 14 states we are entering, the name iIrish fits and describes our work and our reach, much better. And Fourth: In partnership with John Delaney, who you all know as a founder of Barleycorn, and now, The New Barleycorn, we are delighted to announce our new monthly video series, The Green &amp; Gold Web, featuring Irish music, dance, song and story, culture and so much more from across the Irish Diaspora, released once per month, and available online, with your subscription. There are many more songs and stories; I hope we will write new ones - of joy, of unification. Here, and across the pond. We are closer to a One Ireland than we have been in more than 800 years. And in that vein, Let’s unite for America, too. We’ll save those songs and stories for next time, when we release Podcast33 on Friday July 2nd. Whelp, We’ve done what we can for this week. Tomorrow is another day, and another chance to write the future, we want to live in.  As always, I end with a bit of the Irish: Nuair a stadann an ceol, stadann an rince Which means: When the music stops, so does the dance. Most of us go to our grave with our music still inside of us. Don’t let it happen to you. Grace us with your music. Now more than ever, wider audiences need to dance to all the beauty around us. Hope to see you soon. Keep the hugs and prayers coming. Thank you listening, and for allowing me to share my stories with you. Please share yours, with me.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Episode 32: A Tribute to Noreen, and Special Guest We Banjo 3’s Enda Scahill

Enda has guested with The Chieftains, recorded with Grammy winner Ricky Skaggs, toured with Frankie Gavin and Stockton's Wing, was an original member for 10 years of Instrumental Band of the Decade The Brock McGuire Band and now leads his new award winning group We Banjo 3 Galway born banjo player Enda Scahill is one of the most critically acclaimed banjoists in Ireland today.   Enda has long established himself as one of the finest exponents of traditional Irish banjo playing and is widely recognised for his technical prowess and banjo teaching abilities. In 2008 Enda published his Irish Tenor Banjo Tutor.   Professor Mick Moloney wrote “Enda’s tutor is masterfully conceived, the product of years of playing and thoughtful reflection”. The tutor is now the top selling Irish banjo tutorial on the market. Enda has just released Volume II of his banjo tutorial series.   Enda Scahill:  https://www.endascahill.com/  We Banjo 3: https://www.webanjo3.com/

Enda has guested with The Chieftains, recorded with Grammy winner Ricky Skaggs, toured with Frankie Gavin and Stockton's Wing, was an original member for 10 years of Instrumental Band of the Decade The Brock McGuire Band and now leads his new award winning group We Banjo 3 Galway born banjo player Enda Scahill is one of the most critically acclaimed banjoists in Ireland today. Enda has long established himself as one of the finest exponents of traditional Irish banjo playing and is widely recognised for his technical prowess and banjo teaching abilities. In 2008 Enda published his Irish Tenor Banjo Tutor. Professor Mick Moloney wrote “Enda’s tutor is masterfully conceived, the product of years of playing and thoughtful reflection”. The tutor is now the top selling Irish banjo tutorial on the market. Enda has just released Volume II of his banjo tutorial series. Enda Scahill:  <a href="https://www.endascahill.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.endascahill.com/</a> We Banjo 3: <a href="https://www.webanjo3.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.webanjo3.com/</a>

Enda Scahill: Self Care - The Key To Personal & Artistic Success 

On this week’s podcast we are joined by Enda Scahill, leading banjo player &amp; teacher and fouding member of WeBanjo 3. They chat about Enda’s music background, WeBanjo 3, #FollowTheLight Festival &amp; much more. Tune in 

On this week’s podcast we are joined by Enda Scahill, leading banjo player &amp; teacher and fouding member of WeBanjo 3. They chat about Enda’s music background, WeBanjo 3, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FollowTheLight?src=hashtag_click" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">#FollowTheLight</a> Festival &amp; much more. Tune in