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
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Diane V. Byrnes DATELINE IRISH
78 GRANT AVE. September 17, 2006
PITTSBURGH, PA. 15223
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412.781.6368

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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 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, 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