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

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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