Irish Luck & Lore in Wisconsin
Eric, Ana, and Logan discuss Wisconsin’s Irish history and communities over a tasty Irish-inspired soup as we approach St. Patrick’s Day. Also joining is guest Blake Johnston from Harp & Eagle, a Wisconsin group that owns Irish pubs, restaurants, and even hotels in Milwaukee (County Clare), Green Bay (St. Brendan’s Inn & Pub), Ennis Inn & Pub (De Pere), and Kenosha (Ashling on the Lough.) Eric keeps the Caddyshack references to a minimum for once.
The Cabin · Blake Johnston, AnaElise Beckman, Logan Ingram, Eric Paulsen
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Show Notes
The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Milwaukee County; link TBD
The Cabin is also presented by WCA’s Group Health Trust; serving local governments and school districts, the WCA Group Health Trust partners closely with members to fulfill their employee health benefit obligations in a fiscally responsible manner. Learn more here; https://bit.ly/3JMizCX
Campfire Conversation:
Eric and Ana enjoy the potato and leek soup brought in by Logan, the audio engineer, as Ana relays stories about luck and lore. Eric shares the bad luck of the Lady Elgin, a tragic event in Lake Michigan that dramatically altered the early Irish community in Milwaukee. Ana recounted some historic facts about Irish immigration to Wisconsin along with lucky & unlucky stories provided by staff from Discover Mediaworks. Communities that highlight Irish heritage and St. Patrick’s Day are noted, including Milwaukee and La Crosse – which each host major Irish festivals in the summer – along with the Town of Erin (plus Holy Hill and Erin Hills Golf), New London (which becomes “New Dublin” for St. Patrick’s) and even the tiny town of Luck, Wisconsin (home to a very recent lottery winner.) The Cabin also welcomes Blake Johnston from Milwaukee’s County Clare, an Irish Pub and Inn that welcomes travelers from all over. With Blake, Eric, Ana, and Logan discuss more Irish lore, Celtic languages, unique elements of Irish history from both Ireland and Wisconsin, the parades to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, and the most authentic Irish food and beverage – including the story behind corned beef. In all, it’s a good look at Irish heritage in Wisconsin.
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