The Irish in Valley City, OH

Cleveland’s Irish heritage runs deep, shaped by 19th-century immigrants who built neighborhoods, churches, and traditions that endure today. The West Side Irish American Club and the Cleveland Irish Cultural Festival showcase music, dance, and Gaelic pride year-round. Pubs like PJ McIntyre’s Irish Pub on Lorain Avenue and Flannery’s Pub downtown offer lively hubs for sport, music, and camaraderie. Each March, the Cleveland St. Patrick’s Day Parade, one of the oldest in the U.S., fills the streets with green, keeping Irish culture central to the city’s identity.