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One hundred thousand welcomes to you to my official blog of all things Irish from me, Diane Byrnes, host of the Echoes of Erin radio show on WEDO Radio 810AM.

Saturday, September 23, 2006

PLAYLIST - September 24, 2006

ECHOES OF ERIN
Hosted by Diane Byrnes
Online at http://eoe.pittsounds.com/
September 24, 2006
PROGRAM # 966

IRELAND REPORT with Mairtin O’Muilleoir, Belfast
Mairtin O’Muilleoir, www.apublishersblog.blogspot.com
Daily Ireland http://www.dailyireland.com/ Andersonstown News http://www.irelandclick.com/
Pittsburgh Irish Network, www.pittsburghirish.org
Donegal Newsletter, http://www.dun-na-ngall.com/
September - SPONSOR of The Ireland Report
Allegheny County Board, Ancient Order of Hibernians
Guest: Tony Novosel, Ph.D. Talking on Northern Ireland Conflict 1969-1974



Still By Your Side by The Celtic Tenors with Deirdre Shannon
CD ‘Remember Me’
Matthew Gilsenan, Niall Morris, James Nelson

Orange and the Green by Ceann
CD ‘Us Drunk Live’

Tune: Anto’s Cajun Cousins by Sharon Shannon
CD ‘Sunday Independent Compilation’

Northern Man by Different Drums of Ireland
CD ‘New Day Dawning’

Biddy McDole by Different Drums of Ireland
CD ‘New Day Dawning’

Dateline Irish - September 24, 2006

ECHOES OF ERIN
WEDO 810 am
Sunday’s, 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Irish / Celtic Radio Programming
Website: www.pittsburghirish.org/echoesoferin
Email: diane.byrnes@verizon.net
BLOG: http://echoesoferin.blogspot.com/
ONLINE at http://eoe.pittsounds.com/



Diane V. Byrnes - DATELINE IRISH
78 GRANT AVE. - September 24, 2006
PITTSBURGH, PA. 15223 - PROGRAM # 966
412.781.6368


The Ireland Report Sponsor - September 2006
Allegheny County Board, Ancient Order of Hibernians

Guest: Tony Nonosel, Ph.D., Talking on Northern Ireland Conflict 1969-1974

Dateline Irish now sponsored by BrandMill, LLC - marketing experts who will transform your business through fact-based processes and innovative marketing systems designed to achieve dramatic, measurable and profitable results.



Sunday, September 24
Echoes of Erin – The Ireland Report from Belfast with Mairtin O’Muilleoir, Managing Editor Andersonstown News Group.

Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre continues its’ season. Information 412.561.6000. Website: http://www.picttheatre.org/current.html
The Shaughraun, (The Vagabond) by Dion Boucicault, Dec 6-23

Celtic Harvest Moon Festival at the Harvest Moon Coffee House at Bryn Mawr Church, 2901 State St. White Oak, 7:30 pm. Entertainment with Scott Helland and the Traveling Band of Gypsy Nomads; Chuck Owston & Bonfire Night, Vequinox, Greg Felmley. Directions from Pittsburgh: Parkway to Rt. 30 Forest Hills, Exit Rt 30 to East McKeesport. Turn Right onto Rt. 148, follow Rt. 148 past Nigro’s thru red light. Turn Left on Pennsylvania Ave (after Sunoco). Approx. 1 mile you come to State St. (Stop Sign). Turn Left on State St. and Right into parking lot beside Bryn Mawr Annex.

The Ireland Institute of Pittsburgh - is searching for Host Families for October 6, for six weeks, through November 17, seeking placement for 21 young men and women. Please call Brenda Mackin or Teresa Stayduhar at the Institute at 412.394.3900. Sign up to receive The Common Ground, The Ireland Institutes’ Newsletter by contacting Rob Tierney at rtierney@iiofpitt.org http://www.iiofpitt.org/

Tuesday, September 26
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770. It’s Irish Night with Dennis Murphy at the Bar and an Open Invitation for all AOH Members to come and socialize with AOH Sean MacBride Division 32; Guinness and Half & Half Specials from 7:00 pm.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave. In The Strip, 412.642.6622 - Ceili Dancing from 7:30 pm, all are welcome.

Calliope Open Stage, Bloomfield Bridge Tavern, 4412 Liberty Ave. at the Bloomfield Bridge. 9:00 pm.

Wednesday, September 27
Irish American Unity Conference (IAUC) presents Christina Stacey, Campaign Chairperson for Jason Altmire, Democratic candidate for US Congressional District # 4, PA, presenting Mr. Altmire’s position on: American Foreign Policy toward Ireland; Human Rights in the North of Ireland; Immigration Reform; Walsh Visa Program / Funding plus more at Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 7:30pm

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave. In The Strip, 412.642.6622 – Karaoke follows after above presentation.

Friday, September 29
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 – features John McCann, 9:00 pm.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle features Stringer Folk, a Trio from Washington DC area; featuring folk songs, rebel songs and Americana folk songs at 9:00 pm.

Saturday, September 30
Calliope, the Pittsburgh Folk Music Society presents ‘Blues at the Crossroads with Scott Ainslie’, 7:30pm, Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, Fifth & Shady Aves., Shadyside. Acclaimed singer, performer, storyteller, blues historian. Blues & BBQ Dinner, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Tickets at ProArts 412.394.3353. online www.proartstickets.org.

Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 – features Laughrey Connolly, 9:00 pm.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle features Stringer Folk, a Trio from Washington DC area; featuring folk songs, rebel songs and Americana folk songs at 9:00 pm.


Cue Ball performs Westwood Golf Club – ‘The Lizzy Charity, West Mifflin, 6:00 to 9:00 pm.

West Virginia Irish Road Bowling Tour at Mountain State Forest Festival, www.forestfestival.com 1:30 pm, Georgetown Road, Elkins, WV. Info WDP320@aol.com

Holy Innocents Catholic Church in Sheridan is sponsoring a benefit concert with Ballad Singer, Mike Gallagher, and DJ Steve Landucci, at the school gym, Thornton & Ashlyn Streets, 7:30 pm. Tickets $10 includes refreshments. Information 412.771.4893.



Sunday, October 1
West Virginia Irish Road Bowling Tour at Preston County Buckwheat Festival, http://www.buckwheatfestival.com/ 1:30 pm, Pleasant Dale & Green’s Run Road, Kingwood, WV. Info WDP320@aol.com .

Wednesday, October 4
The daytime Window to Ireland culture classes begin at the Oasis Kaufmann’s Downtown. Registration 412.232.9583. There are five classes – Oct. 4 & 11, Nov. 1, 8 & 29, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Reservations at Oasis at 412.232.9583. General Information with Jack Webber, Email: jfwnamesman@aol.com

October 5 – October 8, 2006
Daughters of Erin and Knights of Equity 2006 Convention at the Dearborn Inn in Detroit. Information http://www.knightsofequity.com/daughters.html. Information Mike Culhane 412.821.9113.

Thursday, October 5
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle is closed from 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm for private function.

Molly Brannigans, 660 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon, 412.341.7827, features Ballad Singer Mike Gallagher, 9:00 pm. Happy Hour, Mon-Fri, 4 – 6 pm, ½ off Everything.

Friday, October 6
Paddy’s Pour House features Tony Egan on Vocals & Guitar at 9:00 pm.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle features Cue Ball at 9:00 pm.

The Saw Doctors in Concert at the Rex Theatre on the South Side. Information www.sawdoctors.com

Saturday, October 7
The Irish Centre
of Pittsburgh will sponsor the 33rd Pittsburgh Feis at The Pittsburgh Indoor Sports Arena, Harmarville, PA. The Feis promotes traditional Irish Arts by offering Irish step dance, Gaelic language, instrumental, bread baking and craft competitions. Information http://www.irishcentrepgh.org/. Information Jim Graven 724.834.0233 or Email Kayaks201@verizon.net

Cue Ball performs at Pittsburgh North Golf Club, Bakerstown Pa. 6:00 to 9:00 pm.

West Virginia Irish Road Bowling Tour at Holly River State Park Fall Challenge, http://www.hollyriver.com/ and http://www.wvstateparks.com/ 1:30 pm, Campground Road, Hacker Valley, WV. Info WDP320@aol.com.

Paddy’s Pour House features Ballad Singer, Mike Gallagher, at 9:00 pm.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle features Baltinne at 9:00 pm.

Thursday, October 12
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle - Trivia returns at 6:30 pm to benefit Gaelic Football, organized by Johnny Connolly. At 8:30 pm Morris Minor from Washington, DC performs.


Friday, October 13
Paddy’s Pour House features Laughrey Connolly at 9:00 pm.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle features Morris Minor at 9:00 pm.

Saturday, October 14
LAOH Division 11 sponsors a ‘Celtic Halloween Dinner / Dance Fundraiser’ at Gaetano’s Restaurant, 1617 Banksville Road. Featuring DJ Paul Brandt. Tickets Karen Graff 412.918.1447 or Maureen O’Toole 412.913.4184. Tickets $25.00.

Fundraiser for Brendan Hughes, one of the Hunger Strikers of 1980 – Humanitarian Effort to save his eyesight at Iron City Brewery, Liberty Ave. in Bloomfield, from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Donation at Door $10. Additional funds will be accepted. Send Donations to Sean McClorey, 22 John Street, Pgh PA 15205. Information Jimmy Mullins 412.303.1705 or Chuck Brophy 412.243.2385. Music with Sean McClorey. Emcee is Diane Byrnes, with Echoes of Erin.

Paddy’s Pour House features Mark Guiser on Vocals & Guitar at 9:00 pm.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle features Morris Minor at 9:00 pm.

Molly Brannigans, 660 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon, 412.341.7827, features Corned Beef & Curry, 9:00 pm. Happy Hour, Mon-Fri, 4 – 6 pm, ½ off Everything.

Wednesday, October 18
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle features Tom O’Carroll, Singer, Musician & Story Teller at 8:30 pm.

Thursday, October 19
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle features Tom O’Carroll, Singer, Musician & Story Teller at 8:30 pm.

A Simon & Garfunkel Tribute hosted by Heather Kropf, at Modern Formations, 4919 Penn Ave., Pgh. PA 15224, from 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm. Information 412.362.0274. Admission $8.00

Friday, October 20
Paddy’s Pour House features Jim Lamb on Vocals & Guitar at 9:00 pm.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle features Tom O’Carroll, Singer, Musician & Story Teller at 9:00 pm.

Saturday, October 21
Pittsburgh’s CCE & Ceili Club present a Ceili and Workshop with Jim Keenan and Billy McComiskey, Irish Centre 6887 Forward Ave., Squirrel Hill. 6:00 pm. Pot Luck Dinner, Information Carla Dundes 412.563.6281.

Paddy’s Pour House features Ballad Singer Mike Gallagher at 9:00 pm.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle features Tom O’Carroll, Singer, Musician & Story Teller at 9:00 pm.

Molly Brannigans, 660 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon, 412.341.7827 features Bad Strad 9:00 pm. Happy Hour, Mon-Fri, 4 – 6 pm, ½ off Everything.

Sunday, October 22
Samhain,
The Celtic New Year Celebration at Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, (Mullaney’s Castle – the Pub is converted into a castle). Fundraiser for Echoes of Erin. Doors Open at 4:00 pm. Donation $15.00. Entertainment with Cue Ball, Terry Griffith, Laughrey Connolly, and Chuck Owston & Bonfire Night (a bit of Medieval & Gothic), Cultural Baskets and Costume Contest.

Thursday, October 26
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle features Tony Egan on Vocals & Guitar at 8:30 pm.

Molly Brannigans, 660 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon, 412.341.7827, features Borderless Puzzle 9:00 pm. Happy Hour, Mon-Fri, 4 – 6 pm, ½ off Everything.

Friday, October 27
Paddy’s Pour House features Mark Guiser on Vocals & Guitar at 9:00 pm.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle features Corned Beef & Curry at 9:00 pm.

Molly Brannigans, 660 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon, 412.341.7827. Halloween Weekend Celebration, Costume contest. Happy Hour, Mon-Fri, 4 – 6 pm, ½ off Everything.

Saturday, October 28
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle sponsors a Halloween Costume Party with Red Hand Paddy performing Celtic Rock at 9:00 pm.

Paddy’s Pour House features Laughrey Connolly at 9:00 pm.


Sunday, October 29
Gaelic Arts Society of Pittsburgh presents Peter Gilmore speaking on ‘History of the Orange Order’ at Synod Hall on Craig Street, 2:30 pm.

Tuesday, October 31
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, Ceili Dancing at 7:30 pm, all are welcome.


NOVEMBER
The Year of Remembrance Committee” – will sponsor another program during November on the Hunger Strikes of 1981. Program details TBA. Information Jim Caldwell 412.580.3759 or 412.653.1782. Email: diane.byrnes@verizon.net OR sarahm1916@stargate.net

Saturday, November 4
3rd Annual Guinness Oyster Festival
at Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 6-Bands including Síochán (Shee’-a-kawn) (means Peace in Irish) Celtic Rock from Indianapolis, Now & Then, Corned Beef & Curry, Finn’s Fury, plus more. Music throughout the day beginning at 1:00 pm; multitude of oyster dishes on the menu

Poetry of Ireland’ produced by John F. Webber, Gaelic Arts Society co-sponsors, at Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 2. 27th St. & E. Carson, Southside Works, 7:00 pm. Free Admission. Information 412.758.5446.

AOH Msgr. Charles Owen Rice, Division 1 South Hills presents an ‘Oldies Night’ with ‘The Mansfield 5’ at VFW Post 1810 Brentwood, 8:00 pm. Donation $10 in Advance, $12 at Door, Cash Bar. Tickets & Information: Rich O’Malley 412.401.3945.

Friday, November 10
Calliope, Pittsburgh Folk Music Society presents Richard Thompson in Concert, 8:00 pm, Carnegie Lecture Hall. 412.361.1915. Email: Calliope@calliopehouse.org Tickets at ProArts 412.394.3353.

Saturday, November 11
Lisdoonvarna Match-Maker Festival at Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle.

Sunday, November 5
West Virginia Irish Road Bowling Tour at Stonewall Resort Yankee Skedaddle, http://www.stonewallresort.com/ 1:30 pm, Stonewall Jackson Lake State Park, Resort Road, Roanoke, Elkins, WV. 1.888.278.8150. Info WDP320@aol.com .

Saturday & Sunday, November 25 & 26
The Renaissance Artisan Market at The Irish Centre of Pittsburgh, 6887 Forward Ave., Squirrel Hill, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm. Renaissance Stage Performers, Shopping, Story Telling. Admission $3.00. Renaissance Garb welcomed.

Saturday, December 2
The Ireland Institute of Pittsburgh presents ‘Give Me Your Hand’ an Evening of Irish Dance featuring for the First Time in Pittsburgh History A Performance by The Dancers of Bell School, Burke School, Ceili Club, Irish Reelers and Shovlin Academy Together in One Show at the Catherine Thomas Theater at Benedict Hall, The Benedictine Sisters, 4530 Perrysville Ave. Tickets 412-394-3900.

Tuesday, December 12
A Celtic Christmas’ with Boys of the Lough at Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild, 7:30 pm. Tickets 412.322.0800. Online http://www.mcgjazz.com/.

January 22 – February 1, 2007 - Irish Festival Cruises – 10 Day Panama Canal Cruise onboard Holland America’s VOLENDAM. Sail roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale and call on Half Moon Cay, Aruba, Curacao, the Panama Canal, Colon and Limon, Costa Rica. Tommy Makem, The Dermot Henry Band, The Black Brothers, Frances Black, Bogside Rogues, Paddy Reilly, Cherish the Ladies , Tom Sweeney, John McGillian and John Brennan, John Gleeson, World Champion Irish Dancers. Information: you must book passage with Irish Festival Cruises to take part in this Irish extravaganza. Call 1.800.441.HARP for details.



Saturday, March 3, 2007
Calliope, Pittsburgh Folk Music Society presents Buílle with Niall Vallely, Paul Meehan, Caoimhín Vallely, & Brian Morrissey. in Concert, 8:00 pm, Carnegie Lecture Hall. 412.361.1915. Email: Calliope@calliopehouse.org Tickets at ProArts 412.394.3353. Irish Traditional Music at its BEST!


LOCAL IRISH ENTERTAINERS WEBSITES
Check Performance Schedules, Etc.
Aran from Johnstown PA - http://www.people.iup.edu/rahkonen/Bands/Aran.htm
George Balderose - http://www.pittsburghpiper.com/
Carnival of Souls - http://http://www.carnivalofsouls.com/
Cue Ball Music - http://www.cueballmusic.com/index.asp
Cahal Dunne - http://www.cahaldunne.com/
Tony Egan - http://tonyegan.info/
Michael Gallagher - http://www.mike-gallagher.com/
Terry Griffith - http://www.pittsburghirish.org/griffith
Guaranteed Irish - http://www.guaranteedirish.info/
Hooley** - http://www.hooley.info/
Laughrey Connolly- http://www.laughreyconnolly.com/
John McCann - http://www.johnmccannlive.com/
Michael Murphy & TSRB http://www.michaelmurphy.us/
Red Hand Paddy - http://www.redhandpaddy.com/
Rolling Scones - http://www.rollingscones.com/
The Rank Strangers- http://www.therankstrangers.com/
Several local individuals and groups have music available for purchase on http://www.cdbaby.com/ **Hooley’s CD ‘Cuts From The Turf’ is now reissued and available at cdbaby.com.

GUESTS AND INTERVIEWS: 2006

September 3 - Matthew Craig, Pittsburgh Irish Festival
September 27 - Tony Novosel, Ph.D. talking on Loyalism

October 8 - Commander Lt. Michael Scott, Greater Pgh Police Emerald Society Pipes & Drums
October 15 - Ciaran Ferry, in Belfast
October - Jim Caldwell, talking on the US / UK Extradition Treaty

November 12 - Ian Byrne, with the music group, The Elders
November 26 - Brenna Briggs, the second book of ‘Liffey Rivers’


SPONSORS OF THE IRELAND REPORT 2006

January - Goodrich, Goodrich, Attorneys at Law
February - Goodrich, Goodrich
March - Goodrich, Goodrich
April - AOH Division 1, SH
May - AOH Division 4, NH
June - Jim Carr, Allpointe, Mortgage
July - Jim Carr, Allpointe
August - Knights of Equity
September - AOH County Board
October - AOH Division 32,
November - Irish American Unity Conference
December - AOH County Board

Saturday, September 16, 2006

Echoes of Erin September 17 PLAYLIST

ECHOES OF ERIN
Hosted by Diane Byrnes
Online at
http://eoe.pittsounds.com/
September 17, 2006
PROGRAM # 965
IRELAND REPORT with Davy Kettyles, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh
Pittsburgh Irish Network,
www.pittsburghirish.org
Editor, Donegal Newsletter, www.dun-na-ngall.com
Mairtin O’Muilleoir, www.apublishersblog.blogspot.com
Daily Ireland
www.dailyireland.com Andersonstown News www.irelandclick.com
September - SPONSOR of The Ireland Report
Allegheny County Board, Ancient Order of Hibernians




When New York was Irish by Erin’s Pride featuring Raphael, written by Terry Winch

Summer in Dublin by Jim McCann
LP ‘The Official Millennium Album DUBLIN SONGS’
K-Tel Music

Hornpipes: The Home Ruler / The Friendly Visit by PV O’Donnell
CD ‘Reflections’
Tone Soup Productions

The All Ireland by Dingle Spike
LP ‘Far From Home’
Skellig Records

The Last Barnesville Waltz by The Irish Balladeers, written by Chuck Rogers
LP ‘The Last Barnesville Waltz’
Drops of Brandy Records

Anthem For The Children by Barley Bree, written by Tom Sweeney
CD ‘The Best of Barley Bree’
Shanachie

Danny Boy by Cahal Dunne
LP ‘Home and Away’

Dateline Irish - September 17


ECHOES OF ERIN
WEDO 810 am
Sunday’s, 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Irish / Celtic Radio Programming
Website:
www.pittsburghirish.org/echoesoferin
Email: diane.byrnes@verizon.net
BLOG: http://echoesoferin.blogspot.com
ONLINE at http://eoe.pittsounds.com/

Diane V. Byrnes DATELINE IRISH
78 GRANT AVE. September 17, 2006
PITTSBURGH, PA. 15223
PROGRAM # 965

412.781.6368


The Ireland Report Sponsor - September 2006
Allegheny County Board, Ancient Order of Hibernians


Dateline Irish is now sponsored by BrandMill - marketing experts who will transform your business through fact-based processes and innovative marketing systems designed to achieve dramatic, measurable and profitable results.

Sunday, September 17
Echoes of Erin – The Ireland Report from Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh, with Davy Kettyles

Gaelic Arts Society of Pittsburgh presents Brunch and ‘Ireland Today’ with Fr. Sean Kealy, CSSp, at Epiphany Church, Uptown, 1:30 pm. Reservations 412.761.1844.

Half Way to St. Patrick’s Day at Bobby Magees Irish Pub from 8:00 pm to Midnight with Saunders Crossing (Craig Saunders & Chuck Bowen) and Ballad Singer Terry Griffith.

Irish Music Session at Murphy’s Tap Room, Braddock Ave., in Regent Square, 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm.

Gaelic Arts Society of Pittsburgh presents Brunch and ‘Ireland Today’ with Fr. Sean Kealy, CSSp, at Epiphany Church, Uptown, 1:30 pm. Reservations 412.761.1844.

Molly Brannigan’s, 600 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon, 412.341.7827 – From 2:00 to 5:00 pm a Half Way To St. Patrick’s Day Show’ with Cue Ball and The Bell School of Irish Dance.

Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre
continues its’ season. Information 412.561.6000. Website: http://www.picttheatre.org/current.html
The Shaughraun by Dion Boucicault, Dec 6-23

The Ireland Institute of Pittsburgh - is searching for Host Families for two 10-Day placements (through September 10). Accommodations are needed for two young men. Then starting October 6, for six weeks, through November 17, seeking placement for 21 young men and women. Please call Brenda Mackin or Teresa Stayduhar at the Institute at 412.394.3900. Sign up to receive The Common Ground, The Ireland Institutes’ Newsletter by contacting Rob Tierney at rtierney@iiofpitt.org http://www.iiofpitt.org/


Monday, September 18
Laughrey Connolly perform at Starbucks on Murray Ave. in Squirrel Hill.

Tuesday, September 19
Paddy’s Pour House,
215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770, 412.279.0770. It’s Irish Night with Dennis Murphy at the Bar and an Open Invitation for all AOH Members to come and socialize with AOH Sean MacBride Division 32; Guinness and Half & Half Specials from 7:00 pm.


Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle
24th St. & Penn Ave. In The Strip, 412.642.6622 - Ceili Dancing from 7:30 pm, all are welcome.


Calliope
Open Stage, Bloomfield Bridge Tavern, 4412 Liberty Ave. at the Bloomfield Bridge. 9:00 pm.

Wednesday, September 20
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle
24th St. & Penn Ave. In The Strip, 412.642.6622 – A Fundraiser for State Treasurer Bob Casey from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm. Donations accepted, light appetizers and cash bar. Karaoke follows at 8:00 pm.


Friday, September 22
Paddy’s Pour House,
215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 – features Mark Guiser, 9:00 pm.


Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle
features Corned Beef & Curry, 9:00 pm.

Saturday, September 23
Pittsburgh Ceili Club
annual Club Picnic at Rose Barn in North Park, 1:00 pm – 9:00 pm. FREE to PCC Members, $5.00 for Guests. Music by Carnival of Souls. Information Maureen Strotmeyer 412.487.3031.



Irish Night at St. Catherine’s Church Hall, Hampton Twp. 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm. Featuring Irish Hymns by the Celtic Swedes, Traditional Irish Music with Hooley, Irish Dancing with The Bell School of Irish Dance and Irish Pub & Rock Songs with Cue Ball. Information:412.486.6001

Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 – features Mike Gallagher, 9:00 pm.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle features Celtic Rock with Red Hand Paddy, 9:00 pm.

Molly Brannigan’s, 600 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon, 412.341.7827 – New Happy Hour 4 to 6 pm, liquor, beer & wine ½ Off – features Brad Strad, 9:00 pm.

Friday, September 29
Paddy’s Pour House,
215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 – features John McCann, 9:00 pm.


Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle
features Stringer Folk, a Trio from Washington DC area; featuring folk songs, rebel songs and Americana folk songs at 9:00 pm.

Saturday, September 30
Calliope, the Pittsburgh Folk Music Society
presents ‘Blues at the Crossroads with Scott Ainslie’, 7:30pm, Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, Fifth & Shady Aves., Shadyside. Acclaimed singer, performer, storyteller, blues historian. Blues & BBQ Dinner, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Tickets at ProArts 412.394.3353. online www.proartstickets.org.


Paddy’s Pour House,
215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 – features Laughrey Connolly, 9:00 pm.


Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle
features Stringer Folk, a Trio from Washington DC area; featuring folk songs, rebel songs and Americana folk songs at 9:00 pm.
Cue Ball performs Westwood Golf Club – ‘The Lizzy Charity, West Mifflin, 6:00 to 9:00 pm.

West Virginia Irish Road Bowling Tour at Mountain State Forest Festival, www.forestfestival.com 1:30 pm, Georgetown Road, Elkins, WV. Info WDP320@aol.com .

Sunday, October
1
West Virginia Irish Road
Bowling Tour at Preston County Buckwheat Festival, www.buckwheatfestival.com 1:30 pm, Pleasant Dale & Green’s Run Road, Kingwood, WV. Info WDP320@aol.com .

Wednesday, October 4
The daytime Window to Ireland culture classes begin at the Oasis Kaufmann’s Downtown. Registration 412.232.9583. There are five classes – Oct. 4 & 11, Nov. 1, 8 & 29, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Reservations at Oasis at 412.232.9583. General Information with Jack Webber, Email: jfwnamesman@aol.com

October 5 – October 8
Daughters of Erin and Knights of Equity
2006 Convention at the Dearborn Inn in Detroit. Information http://www.knightsofequity.com/daughters.html. Information Mike Culhane 412.821.9113.

Saturday, October 7
The Irish Centre of Pittsburgh will sponsor the 33rd Pittsburgh Feis at The Pittsburgh Indoor Sports Arena, Harmarville, PA. The Feis promotes traditional Irish Arts by offering Irish step dance, Gaelic language, instrumental, bread baking and craft competitions. Information www.irishcentrepgh.org. Information Jim Graven 724.834.0233 or Email Kayaks201@verizon.net


Cue Ball performs at Pittsburgh North Golf Club, Bakerstown Pa. 6:00 to 9:00 pm.
West Virginia Irish Road Bowling Tour at Holly River State Park Fall Challenge, www.hollyriver.com and www.wvstateparks.com 1:30 pm, Campground Road, Hacker Valley, WV. Info WDP320@aol.com .


Saturday, October 14
LAOH Division 11 sponsors a Celtic Halloween Dinner/Dance Fundraiser’ at Gaetano’s Restaurant, 1617 Banksville Road. Featuring DJ Paul Brandt. Tickets Karen Graff 412.918.1447 or Maureen O’Toole 412.913.4184. Tickets $25.00.

Saturday, October 21
Pittsburgh’s CCE & Ceili Club
present a Ceili and Workshop with Jim Keenan and Billy McComiskey, Irish Centre 6887 Forward Ave., Squirrel Hill. 6:00 pm. Pot Luck Dinner, Information Carla Dundes 412.563.6281.

Sunday, October 22
Samhain, The Celtic New Year Celebration at Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, (Mullaney’s Castle). Fundraiser for Echoes of Erin. Doors Open at 4:00 pm. Donation $15.00. Entertainment with Cue Ball, Terry Griffith, Laughrey Connolly, and Chuck Owston & Bonfire Night (a bit of Medieval & Gothic), Cultural Baskets and Costume Contest.

Saturday, October 28
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle
sponsor a Halloween Costume Party.

Sunday, October 29
Gaelic Arts Society of Pittsburgh presents Peter Gilmore speaking on ‘History of the Orange Orderat Synod Hall on Craig Street, 2:30 pm.

NOVEMBER
The Year of Remembrance Committee
– will sponsor another program during November on the Hunger Strikes of 1981. Program details TBA. Information Jim Caldwell 412.580.3759 or 412.653.1782. Email: diane.byrnes@verizon.net OR sarahm1916@stargate.net

Saturday, November 4
3rd Annual Guinness Oyster Festival at Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 7-Bands throughout the day beginning at Noon.


Poetry of
Ireland produced by John F. Webber, Gaelic Arts Society co-sponsors, at Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 2. 27th St. & E. Carson, Southside Works, 7:00 pm. Free Admission. Information 412.758.5446.

Saturday, November 11
Lisdoonvarna Match-Maker Festival at Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle.

Sunday, November 5
West Virginia Irish Road Bowling Tour at Stonewall Resort Yankee Skedaddle, www.stonewallresort.com 1:30 pm, Stonewall Jackson Lake State Park, Resort Road, Roanoke, Elkins, WV. 1.888.278.8150. Info WDP320@aol.com .

Saturday & Sunday, November 25 & 26
The Renaissance Artisan Market
at The Irish Centre of Pittsburgh, 6887 Forward Ave., Squirrel Hill, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm. Renaissance Stage Performers, Shopping, Story Telling. Admission $3.00. Renaissance Garb welcomed.

Saturday, December 2
The Ireland Institute of Pittsburgh
presents ‘Give Me Your Hand’ an Evening of Irish Dance featuring for the First Time in Pittsburgh History A Performance by The Dancers of Bell School, Burke School, Ceili Club, Irish Reelers and Shovlin Academy Together in One Show at the Catherine Thomas Theater at Benedict Hall, The Benedictine Sisters, 4530 Perrysville Ave. Tickets 412-394-3900.

Tuesday, December 12
A Celtic Christmas
with Boys of the Lough at Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild, 7:30 pm. Tickets 412.322.0800. Online www.MCGJazz.com.

January 22 –
February 1, 2007 - Irish Festival Cruises – 10 Day Panama Canal Cruise onboard Holland America’s VOLENDAM. Sail roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale and call on Half Moon Cay, Aruba, Curacao, the Panama Canal, Colon and Limon, Costa Rica. Tommy Makem, The Dermot Henry Band, The Black Brothers, Frances Black, Bogside Rogues, Paddy Reilly, Cherish the Ladies , Tom Sweeney, John McGillian and John Brennan, John Gleeson, World Champion Irish Dancers. Information: you must book passage with Irish Festival Cruises to take part in this Irish extravaganza. Call 1.800.441.HARP for details.



LOCAL IRISH ENTERTAINERS WEBSITES
Check Performance Schedules, Etc.
Aran from Johnstown PA - http://www.people.iup.edu/rahkonen/Bands/Aran.htm
George Balderose - http://www.pittsburghpiper.com/
Carnival of Souls - http://www.carnivalofsouls.com
Cue Ball Music - http://www.cueballmusic.com/index.asp
Cahal Dunne - http://www.cahaldunne.com/
Tony Egan - http://tonyegan.info/
Michael Gallagher - http://www.mike-gallagher.com/
Terry Griffith - http://www.pittsburghirish.org/griffith
Guaranteed Irish - http://www.guaranteedirish.info/
Hooley** - http://www.hooley.info/
Laughrey Connolly- http://www.laughreyconnolly.com/
John McCann - http://www.johnmccannlive.com/
Michael Murphy & TSRB http://www.michaelmurphy.us/
Red Hand Paddy - http://www.redhandpaddy.com/
Rolling Scones - http://www.rollingscones.com/
The Rank Strangers- http://www.therankstrangers.com/

Several local individuals and groups have music available for purchase on http://www.cdbaby.com/ **Hooley’s CD ‘Cuts From The Turf’ is now reissued and available at cdbaby.com.


GUESTS AND INTERVIEWS: 2006


September 3 Matthew Craig, Pittsburgh Irish Festival
September 27 Tony Novosel, Ph.D. talking on Loyalism

October 12 Com. Lt. Michael Scott, Pgh Police Emerald Society Pipes & Drums
October 15 Ciaran Ferry in Belfast
October Jim Caldwell, talking on the US / UK Extradition Treaty
November Brenna Briggs, author of the Liffey Rivers series, Irish Dancing slueth

Sunday, September 10, 2006

Echoes of Erin - September 10

ECHOES OF ERIN
Hosted by Diane Byrnes
Online at
http://eoe.pittsounds.com/
September 10, 2006
PROGRAM # 964

IRELAND REPORT with Ann Bray, Dublin
Pittsburgh Irish Network,
www.pittsburghirish.org
Editor, Donegal Newsletter, www.dun-na-ngall.com
Mairtin O’Muilleoir, www.apublishersblog.blogspot.com
Daily Ireland
www.dailyireland.com Andersonstown News www.irelandclick.com
September - SPONSOR of The Ireland Report
Allegheny County Board, Ancient Order of Hibernians


September 11 by Alan Burke written by Davy Kettyles
CD ‘September 11th’

Peace and Justice by
Tommy Makem
CD ‘The Song Tradition’
Shanachie Entertainment

Born To Be A Bachelor by
Gaelic Storm
CD ‘Compilation’
OmTown®, Division of Higher Octave Music Inc.

Philosophia by
The Guggenheim Grotto
CD ‘Waltzing Alone’
United For Opportunity Music

My Lovely Rose of Clare by Sean O’Neill Band featuring Des Dillon
CD ‘Romantic Roses of Ireland’
K-Tel Music

Road to Gundagai by
Makem and Spain Brothers
CD ‘Live’
Red Biddy Records

Polkas, Drum and Reels by Carnival of Souls
CD ‘Sconehenge’

Saturday, September 09, 2006

Dateline Irish - September 10


ECHOES OF ERIN
WEDO 810 am
Sunday’s, 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Irish / Celtic Radio Programming
Website:
www.pittsburghirish.org/echoesoferin
Email: diane.byrnes@verizon.net
BLOG: http://echoesoferin.blogspot.com
ONLINE at http://eoe.pittsounds.com/

Diane V. Byrnes DATELINE IRISH
78 Grant Ave. SEPTEMBER 10, 2006
Pittsburgh, PA. 15223 PROGRAM # 964

The Ireland Report Sponsor - September 2006
Allegheny County Board, Ancient Order of Hibernians


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Sunday, September 10
Echoes of Erin – The Ireland Report from Dublin with Ann Bray.

Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre continues its’ season. Information 412.561.6000. Website: http://www.picttheatre.org/current.html
Endgame by Samuel Beckett, Aug 17-Sep 11
Beckett Fest August 25 –Sept. 11
The Shaughraun by Dion Boucicault, Dec 6-23

The Ireland Institute of Pittsburgh - is searching for Host Families for two 10-Day placements (through September 10). Accommodations are needed for two young men. Then starting October 6, for six weeks, through November 17, seeking placement for 21 young men and women. Please call Brenda Mackin or Teresa Stayduhar at the Institute at 412.394.3900. Sign up to receive The Common Ground, The Ireland Institutes’ Newsletter by contacting Rob Tierney at rtierney@iiofpitt.org http://www.iiofpitt.org/

Tuesday, September 12
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770, 412.279.0770. It’s Irish Night with Dennis Murphy at the Bar and an Open Invitation for all AOH Members to come and socialize with AOH Sean MacBride Division 32; Guinness and Half & Half Specials from 7:00 pm.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave. In The Strip, 412.642.6622 - Ceili Dancing from 7:30 pm, all are welcome.

Calliope Open Stage, Bloomfield Bridge Tavern, 4412 Liberty Ave. at the Bloomfield Bridge. 9:00 pm.

Wednesday, September 13
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave. In The Strip, 412.642.6622 – Karaoke Night, 8:00 pm.

Friday, September 15
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 – features Laughrey Connolly, 9:00 pm.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle features Danny Quinn, Ballad Singer from New York, at 9:00 pm.

Saturday, September 16
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 – features Mark Gallagher, 9:00 pm.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle features Danny Quinn, Ballad Singer from New York, at 9:00 pm.

Molly Brannigan’s, 600 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon, 412.341.7827 – New Happy Hour 4 to 6 pm, liquor, beer & wine ½ Off, this evening features Corned Beef & Curry, 9:00 pm.

Laughrey Connolly perform at Moon Coffeehouse.

Knights of Columbus, Ancient Order of Hibernians, and Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians of Sharon PA. present a ‘Half-Way to St. Patrick’s Day’ Party at St. Joseph Church Social Hall, Case Ave. Sharon, PA., from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm, featuring County Mayo. Doors open at 7:00 pm., price $1.00, food & beverages will be sold. Information 724.528.3134 or Email: Irishsongs@adelphia.net.

Sunday, September 17
Gaelic Arts Society of Pittsburgh presents Brunch and ‘Ireland Today’ with Fr. Sean Kealy, CSSp, at Epiphany Church, Uptown, 1:30 pm. Reservations 412.761.1844.

Molly Brannigan’s, 600 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon, 412.341.7827 – From 2:00 to 5:00 pm a Half Way To St. Patrick’s Day Show’ with Cue Ball and The Bell School of Irish Dance.

Monday, September 18
Laughrey Connolly perform at Starbucks on Murray Ave. in Squirrel Hill.

Friday, September 22
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 – features Mark Guiser, 9:00 pm.
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle features Corned Beef & Curry, 9:00 pm.

Saturday, September 23
Pittsburgh Ceili Club annual Club Picnic at Rose Barn in North Park, 1:00 pm – 9:00 pm. FREE to PCC Members, $5.00 for Guests. Music by Carnival of Souls. Information Maureen Strotmeyer 412.487.3031.

Irish Night at St. Catherine’s Church Hall, Hampton Twp. 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm. Featuring Irish Hymns by the Celtic Swedes, Traditional Irish Music with Hooley, Irish Dancing with The Bell School of Irish Dance and Irish Pub & Rock Songs with Cue Ball. Information:412.486.6001

Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 – features Mike Gallagher, 9:00 pm.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle features Celtic Rock with Red Hand Paddy, 9:00 pm.

Molly Brannigan’s, 600 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon, 412.341.7827 – New Happy Hour 4 to 6 pm, liquor, beer & wine ½ Off – features Brad Strad, 9:00 pm.

Friday, September 29
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 – features John McCann, 9:00 pm.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle features Stringer Folk, a Trio from Washington DC area; featuring folk songs, rebel songs and Americana folk songs at 9:00 pm.

Saturday, September 30
Calliope, the Pittsburgh Folk Music Society presents ‘Blues at the Crossroads with Scott Ainslie’, 7:30pm, Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, Fifth & Shady Aves., Shadyside. Acclaimed singer, performer, storyteller, blues historian. Blues & BBQ Dinner, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Tickets at ProArts 412.394.3353. online www.proartstickets.org.

Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 – features Laughrey Connolly, 9:00 pm.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle features Stringer Folk, a Trio from Washington DC area; featuring folk songs, rebel songs and Americana folk songs at 9:00 pm.

Cue Ball performs Westwood Golf Club – ‘The Lizzy Charity, West Mifflin, 6:00 to 9:00 pm.

West Virginia Irish Road Bowling Tour at Mountain State Forest Festival, www.forestfestival.com 1:30 pm, Georgetown Road, Elkins, WV. Info WDP320@aol.com .

Sunday, October 1
West Virginia Irish Road Bowling Tour at Preston County Buckwheat Festival, www.buckwheatfestival.com 1:30 pm, Pleasant Dale & Green’s Run Road, Kingwood, WV. Info WDP320@aol.com.

Wednesday, October 4
The daytime Window to Ireland culture classes begin at the Oasis Kaufmann’s Downtown. Registration 412.232.9583. There are five classes – Oct. 4 & 11, Nov. 1, 8 & 29, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Reservations at Oasis at 412.232.9583. General Information with Jack Webber, Email: jfwnamesman@aol.com

October 5 – October 8, 2006
Daughters of Erin and Knights of Equity 2006 Convention at the Dearborn Inn in Detroit. Information http://www.knightsofequity.com/daughters.html. Information Mike Culhane 412.821.9113.

Saturday, October 7
The Irish Centre of Pittsburgh will sponsor the 33rd Pittsburgh Feis at The Pittsburgh Indoor Sports Arena, Harmarville, PA. The Feis promotes traditional Irish Arts by offering Irish step dance, Gaelic language, instrumental, bread baking and craft competitions. Information www.irishcentrepgh.org. Information Jim Graven 724.834.0233 or Email Kayaks201@verizon.net

Cue Ball performs at Pittsburgh North Golf Club, Bakerstown Pa. 6:00 to 9:00 pm.
West Virginia Irish Road Bowling Tour at Holly River State Park Fall Challenge, www.hollyriver.com and www.wvstateparks.com 1:30 pm, Campground Road, Hacker Valley, WV. Info WDP320@aol.com.

Saturday, October 11
LAOH Division 11 sponsors a ‘Celtic Halloween Dinner/Dance Fundraiser’ at Gaetano’s Restaurant, 1617 Banksville Road. Featuring DJ Paul Brandt. Tickets Karen Graff 412.918.1447 or Maureen O’Toole 412.913.4184. Tickets $25.00.

Saturday, October 21
Pittsburgh’s CCE & Ceili Club present a Ceili and Workshop with Jim Keenan and Billy McComiskey, Irish Centre 6887 Forward Ave., Squirrel Hill. 6:00 pm. Pot Luck Dinner, Information Carla Dundes 412.563.6281.

Sunday, October 22
Samhain, The Celtic New Year Celebration
at Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, (Mullaney’s Castle). Fundraiser for Echoes of Erin. Doors Open at 4:00 pm. Donation $15.00. Entertainment with Cue Ball, Terry Griffith, Laughrey Connolly, and Chuck Owston & Bonfire Night (a bit of Medieval & Gothic), Cultural Baskets and Costume Contest.

Saturday, October 28
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle sponsor a Halloween Costume Party.

Sunday, October 29
Gaelic Arts Society of Pittsburgh presents Peter Gilmore speaking on ‘History of the Orange Order’ at Synod Hall on Craig Street, 2:30 pm.

NOVEMBER
The Year of Remembrance Committee” – will sponsor another program during November on the Hunger Strikes of 1981. Program details TBA. Information Jim Caldwell 412.580.3759 or 412.653.1782. Email: diane.byrnes@verizon.net OR sarahm1916@stargate.net

Saturday, November 4
3rd Annual Guinness Oyster Festival at Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 7-Bands throughout the day beginning at Noon.

‘Poetry of Ireland’ produced by John F. Webber, Gaelic Arts Society co-sponsors, at Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 2. 27th St. & E. Carson, Southside Works, 7:00 pm. Free Admission. Information 412.758.5446.

Saturday, November 11
Lisdoonvarna Match-Maker Festival at Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle.

Sunday, November 5
West Virginia Irish Road Bowling Tour at Stonewall Resort Yankee Skedaddle, www.stonewallresort.com 1:30 pm, Stonewall Jackson Lake State Park, Resort Road, Roanoke, Elkins, WV. 1.888.278.8150. Info WDP320@aol.com .

Saturday & Sunday, November 25 & 26
The Renaissance Artisan Market
at The Irish Centre of Pittsburgh, 6887 Forward Ave., Squirrel Hill, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm. Renaissance Stage Performers, Shopping, Story Telling. Admission $3.00. Renaissance Garb welcomed.

Saturday, December 2
The Ireland Institute of Pittsburgh presents ‘Give Me Your Hand’ an Evening of Irish Dance featuring for the First Time in Pittsburgh History A Performance by The Dancers of Bell School, Burke School, Ceili Club, Irish Reelers and Shovlin Academy Together in One Show at the Catherine Thomas Theater at Benedict Hall, The Benedictine Sisters, 4530 Perrysville Ave. Tickets 412-394-3900.

Tuesday, December 12
‘A Celtic Christmas’ with Boys of the Lough at Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild, 7:30 pm. Tickets 412.322.0800. Online www.MCGJazz.com.

January 22 – February 1, 2007 - Irish Festival Cruises – 10 Day Panama Canal Cruise onboard Holland America’s VOLENDAM. Sail roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale and call on Half Moon Cay, Aruba, Curacao, the Panama Canal, Colon and Limon, Costa Rica. Tommy Makem, The Dermot Henry Band, The Black Brothers, Frances Black, Bogside Rogues, Paddy Reilly, Cherish the Ladies , Tom Sweeney, Liam Tiernan, Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham, John McGillian and John Brennan, Conal Gallen, John Gleeson, World Champion Irish Dancers. Information: you must book passage with Irish Festival Cruises to take part in this Irish extravaganza. Call 1.800.441.HARP for details.


LOCAL IRISH ENTERTAINERS WEBSITES
Check Performance Schedules, Etc.
Aran from Johnstown PA - http://www.people.iup.edu/rahkonen/Bands/Aran.htm
George Balderose - http://www.pittsburghpiper.com/
Carnival of Souls - http://http://www.carnivalofsouls.com/
Cue Ball Music - http://www.cueballmusic.com/index.asp
Cahal Dunne - http://www.cahaldunne.com/
Tony Egan - http://tonyegan.info/
Michael Gallagher - http://www.mike-gallagher.com/
Terry Griffith - http://www.pittsburghirish.org/griffith
Guaranteed Irish - http://www.guaranteedirish.info/
Hooley** - http://www.hooley.info
Laughrey Connolly- http://www.laughreyconnolly.com/
John McCann - http://www.johnmccannlive.com/
Michael Murphy & TSRB http://www.michaelmurphy.us/
Red Hand Paddy - http://www.redhandpaddy.com/
Rolling Scones - http://www.rollingscones.com/
The Rank Strangers- http://www.therankstrangers.com/
Several local individuals and groups have music available for purchase on http://www.cdbaby.com/ **Hooley’s CD ‘Cuts From The Turf’ is now reissued and available at cdbaby.com.

GUESTS AND INTERVIEWS: 2006


September 3 Matthew Craig, Pittsburgh Irish Festival
September 27 Tony Novosel, Ph.D. talking on Loyalism

October Commander Lt. Michael Scott, Pittsburgh Emerald Society

SPONSORS OF THE IRELAND REPORT 2006

January Goodrich, Goodrich
February Goodrich, Goodrich
March Goodrich, Goodrich
April AOH Division 1, SH
May AOH Division 4, NH
June Jim Carr, Allpointe
July Jim Carr, Allpointe
August Knights of Equity
September AOH County Board
October AOH Division 32,
November IAUC
December AOH County Board