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Cleveland Irish Cultural Festival takes place this weekend in Berea

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2 years ago

July 20, 2024

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Cleveland Irish Cultural Festival takes place this weekend in Berea

BEREA, Ohio (WOIO) – The 39th Cleveland Irish Cultural Festival returns to Berea, Ohio this weekend.

The festival will take place Friday, July 19 through Sunday, July 21 at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds.

The festival started in 1982 to celebrate Irish music, dancing, sports, and theater among Clevelanders. Currently, an estimated population of 1.6 million Irish people live in Ohio.

Cleveland Irish Cultural Festival(WOIO)

“We didn’t know it would become an annual thing, ” said organizer John O’Brien Sr. “We had nearly 4,000 people at the first one and they kept asking about the next one so we kept it going.”

The event is known for its musical entertainment and draws national and international Irish bands.

The festival welcomes internationally renowned artists Gaelic Storm, Eileen Ivers, and Rory Makem to this year’s lineup, as well as several other regional and national acts.

There are a variety of activities for the whole family including a children’s area with activities and crafts, camogie games, and lots of Irish history and culture to round out the whole weekend.

The festival is cashless for admission, food, beverages, and festival merchandise. Parente said the progressive move is to help improve the guest experience and offer

secure transactions. Other vendors may choose to accept cash payments for their merchandise.

The three-day event takes place at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, 19201 E Bagley Rd, Middleburg Heights, OH 44130.

Festival hours:

Friday, July 19th from 5:00 – 11:00 p.m.,

Saturday, July 20th from 1:00 – 11:00 p.m., and

Sunday, July 21st from 1:00 – 10:00 p.m.

A mass will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. on the 21st. Parking is free and children under 10 get free admission.

Advanced tickets will be available for purchase online. General admission is $20.00 per day, weekend passes are $50.00. Wristbands are $10 for the Children’s Area or $35 for a family-pack. For more information, visit www.clevelandirish.org

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Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Philadelphia 76ers – Cleveland Today

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3 hours ago

March 9, 2026

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Rocket Arena
One Center Court, Cleveland, OH 44115

Witness the excitement of NBA basketball as the Cleveland Cavaliers host the Philadelphia 76ers at the Rocket Arena. These two Eastern Conference powerhouses will battle it out on the court in what promises to be a thrilling matchup.

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Massive sinkhole in downtown Cleveland nearly swallows car

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15 hours ago

March 8, 2026

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CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Cleveland Police are on the scene of a large sinkhole in downtown that nearly swallowed a car.

Massive sinkhole in downtown Cleveland nearly swallows car(WOIO)

On Sunday morning, around 9 a.m., officers were on the scene of West St. Clair Avenue and West 3rd Street for a sinkhole.

The car was removed by a tow truck. A woman helped the driver safely exit the car.

The 72-year-old driver was miraculously able to drive off in his car.

The road is closed temporarily until repairs can be made. Motorists should avoid the area.

19 News has reached out to the city for more details.

This is a developing story. Return to 19 News for updates.

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Cleveland Police looking for missing 17-year-old mother and 4-month-old son

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March 8, 2026

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Cleveland Police looking for missing 17-year-old mother and 4-month-old son

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Cleveland police are asking the public’s help in finding 17-year-old Morgan Hall and her 4-month-old son, Messiah Hall.

17-year-old Morgan Hall and her 4-month-old son, Messiah Hall(Cleveland Police)

Police said Morgan left her apartment at 123 East 156th Street sometime after 10:00 p.m. Thursday and has not returned. Morgan has run away in the past, most recently on February 25, 2026.

Due to her age and the age of her infant son, Morgan is considered endangered.

Morgan is 5′2″, approximately 238 pounds, with brown eyes and green hair.

Messiah Hall is an infant weighing around pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.

Morgan may possibly be in the Harvard-Miles neighborhood area. Anyone with information regarding their whereabouts is asked to contact the Cleveland Division of Police Fifth District at (216) 623-5500 or the non-emergency at (216) 621-1234.

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