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Monday, October 30, 2006

Pittsburgh Irish Happenings

Pittsburgh, PA

October 30, 2006


In my lastHappenings Newsletter’ I informed you about some of the fundraisers that would take place. The effort to raise funds for Brendan Hughes in Belfast turned out very well. Plus he had some help back home that enabled him to receive much needed surgery on one eye and in a few months, with help from his Pittsburgh friends, he should be able to have his other eye operated on. We expect only success.

The second benefit was Samhain, the Celtic New Year, a fundraiser for Echoes of Erin. Although a small crowd it was a fun night. The Pittsburgh Steelers played that Sunday and went into overtime, upon which they lost. I expect many folks were too depressed to come out and celebrate. The event was a fun time; the new King & Queen for 2006 are Denny and Maureen Donnelly from Carnegie. Once pictures are ready I’ll post a few.

Coming up on November 4th is the 3rd Annual Guinness OYSTER Festival at
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 24th Street & Penn Avenue, In The Strip area of Pittsburgh. This event is sponsored by Guinness and benefits Neighbors In The Strip, an organization that overlooks the economic development opportunities and preservation of the personality, integrity and character of The Strip. Certainly when you visit Pittsburgh, The Strip is an area to explore and enjoy with the many unique shops and restaurants.

Beginning at Noon, six bands will perform over the day including
Síochán (Shee’-a-kawn) (means Peace in Irish) Celtic Rock from Indianapolis, Now & Then, a contemporary group from Pittsburgh; Corned Beef & Curry with John McCann, Bob Banjeree and Todd Hartman who will definitely excite the crowd, Red Hand Paddy Pittsburgh’s premier Celtic Rock Group; Homeland from Canton and Dayton, Ohio area, also performing Celtic Rock, and Cue Ball performing a bit of blues, Irish Pub songs and some originals. There will be a multitude of oyster dishes on the menu along with their regular ‘fare’. Mon Aimee Chocolat, a delicious ‘sweet shop’ offering candies from around the world, including Ireland, will have treats available for purchase, plus there will be with Raffles and Give-A-Ways. Admission at the Door is $5.00. This is a really fun day with all sorts of folks showing up to enjoy the ambiance of the day. Plus the Pub has been extended with the addition of a very large Tent encompassing their parking lot.

The following week, on Thursday, November 9th, the
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Trust Presents is presenting Leahy in Concert at the Byham Theatre, at 7:30pm. Leahy is a family group of eight brothers & sisters from Ontario, Canada performing Irish, Celtic, Country and a broad repertoire of music. Tickets are available by calling 412.456.6666, online www.pgharts.org.

Leahy has played music all their lives being influenced by all musical genres. Their performance is fiddle-driven with step dancing, piano and percussion, and vocals. They are dynamic and energetic; the concert promises to be a passionate experience for everyone. This is Leahy’s first time appearing in Pittsburgh.

The Matchmakers are at The Harp! Finding a ‘mate’ is big business for some concerns; in Pittsburgh we have a ‘take-off’’ from Lisdoonvarna, County Clare. On Friday, November 10th,
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle presents The Lisdoonvarna Match-Maker Festival beginning at 7:30pm Since the Pub opened in 1992, over 70 couples have met at the Pub and married; now many of them have Mullaney Kids’, as they are affectionately called by proprietor Anne Mullaney.

The evening begins with Registration and plenty of games to break the ‘ice’; there will be singing and dancing in the aisles and the music for the evening is
Arminta and Blaq Lily, playing their unique blend of Celtic Music. The festival has proven to be a great way for singles to meet each other without going through many of the hassles that normally occur. The Match-Maker Festival has proven to be a good, wholesome, fun night. Admission at the Door is $5.00.

There will be a Renaissance Artisan Market taking place at The Irish Centre of Pittsburgh Saturday and Sunday, November 25 & 26. This will be a holiday themed show with Renaissance Stage Performers, shopping and story telling with Alan Irvine. Renaissance Garb is encouraged and it promises to be a fun two days of medieval extravaganza. Admission is $3.00.

The Ireland Institute of Pittsburgh will presentGive Me Your Hand’ on December 2nd. This is an Evening of Irish Dance featuring, for the first time in Pittsburgh history, a performance by The Dancers of The Bell School of Irish Dance, The Burke School, Pittsburgh Ceili Club, Pittsburgh Irish Reelers and The Shovlin Academy of Dance. This takes place at the Catherine Thomas Theater at Benedict Hall, The Benedictine Sisters, 4530 Perrysville Ave. Tickets are available by calling the Institute at 412-394-3900.

Over the next several weeks, I will be conducting interviews with very interesting guests.

November 05 - Jim Caldwell, , Political Education Chairman with the Irish American Unity Conference, Ancient Order of Hibernians and Knights of Equity will be in the studio with me updating us on the US / UK Extradition Treaty.

November 12 - Ian Byrne, with the music group
,
The Elders, based in Kansas City. Ian Byrne is originally from County Wicklow and has generated a lot of excitement with their high energy performances.

November 19 -
St. Andrew’s Society with Jim Beattie, President, and Highland Dancer and teacher, Jacqui Pressley.

November 26 - Brenna Briggs, Author, of her second book of
Liffey Rivers’, a young Irish Dancer Sleuth. The first book was a great read and this second book will be in time for Christmas.

December 3 - Andrew Paul, Artistic Director of the
Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre. PICT’s final performance for 2006 isThe Shaughraun by Dion Boucicault, will be holiday fun for the entire family.

Until Next Time,

Slan

Diane Byrnes



Saturday, October 28, 2006

Dateline Irish - October 29

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. -
October 29, 2006
PITTSBURGH, PA. 15223 -
PROGRAM # 971
412.781.6368
The Ireland Report Sponsor - October 2006
Ancient Order of Hibernians,


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Sunday, October 29
Echoes of Erin – The Ireland Report from Donegal with Patricia Sharkey, Editor, Donegal Newsletter.

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

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.

The Ireland Institute of Pittsburgh - is searching for Host Families for their programs throughout the year. If you can help 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/

The Irish Centre of Pittsburgh will utilize a Paper Recycling Program to help raise funds for the Centre. Save your catalogs, magazines, newspapers, junk mail, office paper, fax paper, notebooks and folders and deposit them in the bins at the Irish Centre, 6886 Forward Ave., in Squirrel Hill.

Tuesday, October 31 - Halloween
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. Pittsburgh Ceili Club offers Dance Classes at 6:30pm, $3.00.
Calliope Open Stage, Bloomfield Bridge Tavern, 4412 Liberty Ave. at the Bloomfield Bridge. 9:00 pm.

Wednesday, November 1
The daytime Window to Ireland culture classes begin at the Oasis Kaufmann’s Downtown. Registration 412.232.9583. Classes remaining – 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

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave. In The Strip, 412.642.6622Karaoke with Frank Cindrich at 8:00 pm.

Molly Brannigans Traditional Irish Pub and Restaurant presents Quiz Night every Wednesday from 9pm-11pm, 412.341.7827.

Thursday, November 2
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave. In The Strip, 412.642.6622 features Guaranteed Irish at 8:30pm.

Friday, November 3
Paddy’s Pour House features Irish Entertainment at 9:00 pm.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle features Síochán (Shee’-a-kawn) (means Peace in Irish) Celtic Rock from Indianapolis at 9:00 pm.

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

Saturday, November 4
3rd Annual Guinness Oyster Festival at Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, Inside and Outside under The Tent. 6-Bands including Síochán (Shee’-a-kawn) (means Peace in Irish) Celtic Rock from Indianapolis, Now & Then, Corned Beef & Curry, Red Hand Paddy, Homeland from Ohio, and Cue Ball. Music throughout the day beginning at 12:00 Noon; multitude of oyster dishes on the menu. Mon Aimee Chocolat & Raffles. Proceeds benefit Neighbors In The Strip.

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.

Paddy’s Pour House features Irish Entertainment at 9:00 pm.
Molly Brannigans, 660 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon, 412.341.7827. Happy Hour, Mon-Fri, 4 – 6 pm, ½ off Everything.

Sunday, November 5
Echoes of Erin
– The Ireland Report from somewhere in the world. Guest in the Studio, Jim Caldwell on the US / UK Extradition Treaty.

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 .

Wednesday, November 8
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave. In The Strip, 412.642.6622 – Karaoke with Frank Cindrich at 8:00 pm.

Molly Brannigans Traditional Irish Pub and Restaurant presents Quiz Night every Wednesday from 9pm-11pm, 412.341.7827.

Thursday, November 9
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle with Johnny Connolly will sponsor Trivia Night which benefits the Pittsburgh Celtics Gaelic Football Club.

Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Trust Presents is presenting Leahy in Concert at the Byham Theatre, 7:30pm. Leahy is a family group of 8 brothers & sisters performing Irish, Celtic, Country and a broad repertoire of music, from Ontario. Tickets 412.456.6666 online www.pgharts.org.

Paddy’s Pour House will sponsor a Charity Event “Behind The Bar” with guest Bartenders – Alby Oxenreiter, Sheila Hyland and Joe Bendel from 6:00pm to 11:00pm.

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.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle presents The Lisdoonvarna Match-Maker Festival beginning at 7:30pm with sign in and games; featuring Arminta and Blaq Lily, from the Midwest, a Celtic Music Group beginning at 9:00 pm.

Paddy’s Pour House features Irish Music at 9:00 pm.

Molly Brannigans Traditional Irish Pub and Restaurant, Happy Hour, Mon-Fri, 4 – 6 pm, ½ off Everything.

Saturday, November 11
Paddy’s Pour House features Irish Music at 9:00 pm.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle features Arminta and Blaq Lily and their unique blend of Celtic Music at 9:00pm.

Molly Brannigans Traditional Irish Pub and Restaurant, 412.341.7827.


Wednesday, November 15
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave. In The Strip, 412.642.6622 – Karaoke with Frank Cindrich at 8:00 pm.

Molly Brannigans Traditional Irish Pub and Restaurant presents Quiz Night every Wednesday from 9pm-11pm, 412.341.7827

Thursday, November 16
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle features Tony Egan on Vocals & Guitar at 8:30 pm.

Friday, November 17
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle features The Rivermen at 9:00PM.

Paddy’s Pour House features Irish Music at 9:00 pm.

Molly Brannigans Traditional Irish Pub and Restaurant, 412.341.7827, Happy Hour 4:00pm to 6:00pm. Half off Everything.

Saturday, November 18
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle features Irishtown II at 9:00PM.

Paddy’s Pour House features Irish Music at 9:00 pm.

Molly Brannigans Traditional Irish Pub and Restaurant, 412.341.7827.

Sunday, November 19
AOH / LAOH Division’s 4 will host a Communion Breakfast at Old St. Patrick’s Church in The Strip. Mass at 9:00 am. Breakfast at Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle. Proceeds will go toward restoration of the Grotto at St. Patrick’s. Information Patrick O’Brien 412.939.0408.

Wednesday, November 22
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave. In The Strip, 412.642.6622 – features Red Hand Paddy at 8:30 pm.

Molly Brannigans Traditional Irish Pub and Restaurant presents Quiz Night every Wednesday from 9pm-11pm, 412.341.7827.

Thursday, November 23 - Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Day - Molly Brannigans, Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, and Paddy’s Pour House are Closed today.

Friday, November 24
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave. In The Strip, 412.642.6622 – features Corned Beef & Curry at 8:30 pm.

Paddy’s Pour House features Irish Entertainment at 9:00 pm.

Molly Brannigans Traditional Irish Pub and Restaurant, Happy Hour from 4pm to 6pm, Half off Everything , 412.341.7827.

Saturday, November 25
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave. In The Strip, 412.642.6622 – features a Tail Gate Party – Notre Dame vs USC / Red Hand Paddy at 8:30 pm.

Paddy’s Pour House features Irish Entertainment at 9:00 pm.


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. Holiday themed show with Renaissance Stage Performers, Shopping with many Vendors, Story Telling with Alan Irvine. Admission $3.00. Renaissance Garb welcomed.

Wednesday, November 29
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave. In The Strip, 412.642.6622 – Karaoke with Frank Cindrich at 8:00 pm.

Molly Brannigans Traditional Irish Pub and Restaurant presents Quiz Night every Wednesday from 9pm-11pm, 412.341.7827.

Thursday, November 30 – Saturday, December 2
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave. In The Strip, 412.642.6622 – features Seamus Kennedy, one of the finest entertainers to grace a Pittsburgh stage. Singer, musician, story teller; he’ll keep you in stitches; Thursday @ 8:30pm, Friday and Saturday @ 9:00pm.

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 of Irish Dance, Burke School, Pittsburgh 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 or sometime in the First Quarter
The Year of Remembrance Committee” – will sponsor another program 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

January 22 – February 1, 2007 - Irish Festival Cruises10 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
NEW: Hiraeth - lugh.as.cmu.edu/Hiraeth.htm

GUESTS AND INTERVIEWS: 2006

November 05 - Jim Caldwell, talking on the US / UK Extradition Treaty
November 12 - Ian Byrne, with the music group, The Elders
November 19 - St. Andrew’s Society with Jim Beatty and Dancer, Jacqui Pressley
November 26 - Brenna Briggs, the second book of ‘Liffey Rivers’

December 3 - Andrew Paul, Artistic Director, Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre

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

Playlist - October 29

ECHOES OF ERIN
Hosted by Diane Byrnes
Online at
http://eoe.pittsounds.com/
October 29, 2006
PROGRAM # 971

IRELAND REPORT with Patricia Sharkey, Donegal – 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
Pittsburgh Irish Network, www.pittsburghirish.org
October - SPONSOR of The Ireland Report
Ancient Order of Hibernians,
Sean MacBride Division 32, Carnegie


South Baltimore Lullaby by O’Malley’s March
CD ‘O’Malley’s March LIVE’
Minstrel Hall Music

Hold Me Down Love by
Homeland
CD ‘The Big Dream’

The American Polka by
David Munnelly
CD ‘David Munnelly SWING’
FRÉA Records

Clog Medley:
Accordion Clog / The Straight Jig / Jean Carigman’s Clog
By
Leahy
CD ‘In All Things LEAHY
NARADA, Virgin Music Label

Finnegan’s Wake by Corned Beef & Curry
CD ‘John McCann, Bob Banerjee, & Todd Hartman LIVE’
Meself Records

Grab Your Coat by
Rose & Thistle
CD ‘Grab Your Coat’

Pointe Au Pic Medley by
Leahy
CD ‘In All Things LEAHY
NARADA, Virgin Music Label

Playlist - October 22

ECHOES OF ERIN
Hosted by Diane Byrnes
Online at
http://eoe.pittsounds.com/
October 22, 2006
PROGRAM # 970
IRELAND REPORT with Mairtin O’Muilleoir, Belfast, Co. Antrim
Mairtin O’Muilleoir,
www.apublishersblog.blogspot.com
Daily Ireland
www.dailyireland.com Andersonstown News www.irelandclick.com
Pittsburgh Irish Network, www.pittsburghirish.org
Donegal Newsletter, www.dun-na-ngall.com
October - SPONSOR of The Ireland Report
Ancient Order of Hibernians, Sean MacBride Division 32, Carnegie
Samhain Sunday


Under A Violet Moon by Richie Blackmore & Candace Knight
CD ‘Blackmore’s Night’
Minstrel Hall Music

Tunes: McBrides by Leahy
CD ‘
Leahy
Virgin Music Canada

Green and Gold by
The Elders
CD ‘Pass it on Down’
Pub Tone Records

On the Moor by
Arminta
CD ‘Forged in The Fire’
Dream Scape Records

The Mixed Marriage by
Tommy Sands with Dolores Keane
CD ‘To Shorten The Winter’
Green Linnet Records

Two Seas by
Laughrey Connolly
CD ‘Two Seas’

Slan Abhaile by Tommy Sands
CD ‘To Shorten The Winter’
Green Linnet Records

Saturday, October 21, 2006

Dateline Irish - October 22


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. October 22, 2006
PITTSBURGH, PA. 15223 PROGRAM # 970
412.781.6368
The Ireland Report Sponsor - October 2006
Ancient Order of Hibernians, Sean MacBride Division 32, Carnegie


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Sunday, October 22
Echoes of Erin – The Ireland Report from Belfast with Mairtin O’Muilleoir, Managing Editor Andersonstown News Group.

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.


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.

The Ireland Institute of Pittsburgh - is searching for Host Families for their programs throughout the year. If you can help 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, October 24
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, October 25
Molly Brannigans Traditional Irish Pub and Restaurant presents Quiz Night every Wednesday from 9pm-11pm, 412.341.7827.

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.


Wednesday, November 1
The daytime Window to Ireland culture classes begin at the Oasis Kaufmann’s Downtown. Registration 412.232.9583. Classes remaining – 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

Saturday, November 4
3rd Annual Guinness Oyster Festival at Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, Inside and Outside under The Tent. 6-Bands including Síochán (Shee’-a-kawn) (means Peace in Irish) Celtic Rock from Indianapolis, Now & Then, Corned Beef & Curry, Red Hand Paddy, Homeland from Ohio, plus more. Music throughout the day beginning at 12:00 Noon; multitude of oyster dishes on the menu. Mon Aimee Chocolat & Raffles. Proceeds benefit Neighbors In The Strip.

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.

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 .

Thursday, November 9
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Trust Presents is presenting Leahy in Concert at the Byham Theatre, 7:30pm. Leahy is a family group of 8 brothers & sisters performing Irish, Celtic, Country and a broad repertoire of music, from Ontario. Tickets 412.456.6666 online http://www.pgharts.org/.


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.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle presents The Lisdoonvarna Match-Maker Festival beginning at 7:30pm with sign in and games; featuring Arminta and Blaquily, from the Midwest, a Celtic Music Group beginning at 9:00 pm.

Sunday, November 19
AOH / LAOH Division’s 4 will host a Communion Breakfast at Old St. Patrick’s Church in The Strip. Mass at 9:00 am. Breakfast at Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle. Proceeds will go toward restoration of the Grotto at St. Patrick’s. Information Patrick O’Brien 412.939.0408.

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 or sometime in the First Quarter
The Year of Remembrance Committee” – will sponsor another program 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

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!


GUESTS AND INTERVIEWS: 2006

November 5 - Jim Caldwell, talking on the US / UK Extradition Treaty
November 12 - Ian Byrne, with the music group, The Elders
November 19 - St. Andrew's Society with Jim Beatty
November 26 Brenna Briggs, the second book of ‘Liffey Rivers’
December 3 - Andrew Paul, Artistic Director, Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre



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 - IAUCDecember

Sunday, October 15, 2006

Playlist - October 15

ECHOES OF ERIN
Hosted by Diane Byrnes
Online at
http://eoe.pittsounds.com/
October 15, 2006
PROGRAM # 969

IRELAND REPORT with Davy Kettyles,
Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh
Pittsburgh Irish Network,
www.pittsburghirish.org
Donegal Newsletter, www.dun-na-ngall.com
Mairtin O’Muilleoir, www.apublishersblog.blogspot.com
Daily Ireland
www.dailyireland.com
Andersonstown News www.irelandclick.com
October - SPONSOR of The Ireland Report
Ancient Order of Hibernians,
Sean MacBride Division 32, Carnegie
Interview: Ciaran Ferry in Belfast

It’s Our Anniversary by Erin’s Pride
CD ‘It’s Our Anniversary’
Erins Pride Records

My Fair Donegal by John Kerr
CD ‘Over The Years’
Chart Label, Email: info@chart.ie

Waltz Selection–Seamus McManus
by Patrick O’Sullivan
CD ‘Just A Thought Away’

The Age of Uncertainty by Tommy Sands
CD ‘The Heart’s Wonder’
Green Linnet Records

This Is The Day by The Wolfe Tones
CD ‘Celtic Symphony – 3 CD Set’
Celtic Collections.Ltd

Tune: Highlands by The Elders
CD ‘Pass it on Down’
Pub Tone Records

Dateline Irish - October 15


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. - October 15, 2006
PITTSBURGH, PA. 15223 - PROGRAM # 969
412.781.6368
The Ireland Report Sponsor - October 2006
Ancient Order of Hibernians,
Sean MacBride Division 32, Carnegie

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, October 15
Echoes of Erin –The Ireland Report comes to us from Enniskillen with Davy Kettyles. Telephone Interview with Ciaran Ferry, in Belfast

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

The Ireland Institute of Pittsburgh - is searching for Host Families for their programs throughout the year. If you can help 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, October 17
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, October 18
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave. In The Strip, 412.642.6622 – Karaoke at 8:00 pm.
Molly Brannigans Traditional Irish Pub and Restaurant presents Quiz Night every Wednesday from 9pm-11pm, 412.341.7827.

Wednesday, October 18 – Sunday, October 22
Direct from Ireland, The Gate Theatre of Dublin, a performance of Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot, playing from Wednesday, October 18 – Sunday, October 22 at the Byham Theater http://www.pgharts.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=127966. Tickets are available from the Box Office at Theater Square at 412-456-6666 or at http://www.pgharts.org/ ranging in cost from $15 to $50.

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.

Highland Ceilidh at North Park Lodge from 5:00 pm with a Covered Dish Dinner sponsored by the St. Andrew’s Society of Pittsburgh. Information: Dale McLeod 724.468.5640 or DaleMcLeod@adelphia.net.

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

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.

Wednesday, October 25
Molly Brannigans Traditional Irish Pub and Restaurant presents quiz Night every Wednesday from 9pm-11pm, 412.341.7827.

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” – was to sponsor another program during November on the Hunger Strikes of 1981. However due to time contraints we will resume in the new year. Information Jim Caldwell 412.580.3759 or 412.653.1782. Email:
diane.byrnes@verizon.net OR sarahm1916@stargate.net

Wednesday, November 1
The daytime Window to Ireland culture classes begin at the Oasis Kaufmann’s Downtown. Registration 412.232.9583. Classes remaining – 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

Saturday, November 4
3rd Annual Guinness Oyster Festival at
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, Inside and Outside under The Tent. 6-Bands including Síochán (Shee’-a-kawn) (means Peace in Irish) Celtic Rock from Indianapolis, Now & Then, Corned Beef & Curry, Red Hand Paddy, Homeland from Ohio, plus more. Music throughout the day beginning at 12:00 Noon; multitude of oyster dishes on the menu. Mon Aimee Chocolat & Raffles. Proceeds benefit Neighbors In The Strip.

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.

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 .

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.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle presents The Lisdoonvarna Match-Maker Festival beginning at 7:30pm with sign in and games; featuring Arminta and Blaquily, from the Midwest, a Celtic Music Group beginning at 9:00 pm.

Sunday, November 19
AOH / LAOH Division’s 4 will host a Communion Breakfast at Old St. Patrick’s Church in The Strip. Mass at 9:00 am. Breakfast at Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle. Proceeds will go toward restoration of the Grotto at St. Patrick’s. Information Patrick O’Brien 412.939.0408.

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 Cruises10 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!



GUESTS AND INTERVIEWS: 2006

October 8 - Commander Lt. Michael Scott, Greater Pgh Police Emerald Society Pipes & Drums
October 15 - Ciaran Ferry, in Belfast
November 5 - 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’
November - St. Andrew’s Society with Jim Beatty


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

Monday, October 09, 2006

Playlist - October 8, 2006

ECHOES OF ERIN
Hosted by Diane Byrnes
Online at
http://eoe.pittsounds.com/
October 08, 2006
PROGRAM # 968

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

Ancient Order of Hibernians, Sean MacBride Division 32, Carnegie
Guest: Lt. Commander Michael Scott
Greater Pittsburgh Police Emerald Society Pipes & Drums



Hurrah Heroic Boys by Rose & Thistle
CD ‘Grab Your Coat’

Broad Black Brimmer by Terry Griffith
CD ‘Songs From The Pub’

At The GPO 1980 by Christy Moore
CD ‘The Box Set 1964-2004’

The Minstrel Boy - Tune on Highland Pipes with Lt. Commander Michael Scott

Wearing of the Green - Tune on Highland Pipes with Lt. Commander Michael Scott

Saturday, October 07, 2006

Dateline Irish October 08, 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. - October 08, 2006
PITTSBURGH, PA. 15223 - PROGRAM # 967
412.781.6368

The Ireland Report Sponsor - October 2006
Ancient Order of Hibernians, Sean MacBride Division 32, Carnegie


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, October 08
Echoes of Erin – The Ireland Report come to us from Dublin with Ann Bray. Guest in the Studio is Lt. Commander Michael Scott with Greater Pgh Police Emerald Society Pipes & Drums

The 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.

The Ireland Institute of Pittsburgh - is searching for Host Families for their programs throughout the year. If you can help 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, October 10
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, October 11
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

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

Molly Brannigans Traditional Irish Pub and Restaurant presents Quiz Night every Wednesday from 9pm-11pm, 412.341.7827.

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.
Ceann is performing at Diesel (formerly Nick's Fat City) at 9:00 pm. Please visit

Friday, October 13
Nationality Festival at Epiphany Church, across from Mellon Arena, through Sunday, October 15. Entertainment with Johnny Angel and The Halos. Free Admission.

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. 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, Irish Musicians & Friends. 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.


Sunday, October 15
Echoes of Erin – The Ireland Report come to us from Enniskillen with Davy Kettyles. Telephone Interview with Ciaran Ferry, in Belfast

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

Molly Brannigans Traditional Irish Pub and Restaurant presents quiz Night every Wednesday from 9pm-11pm, 412.341.7827.

Wednesday, October 18 – Sunday, October 22
Gate Theatre of Ireland’s performance of Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot, playing from Wednesday, October 18 – Sunday, October 22 at the Byham Theater http://www.pgharts.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=127966. Tickets are available from the Box Office at Theater Square at 412-456-6666 or at http://www.pgharts.org/ ranging in cost from $15.50 – 50.50.

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.

Highland Ceilidh at North Park Lodge from 5:00 pm with a Covered Dish Dinner sponsored by the St. Andrew’s Society of Pittsburgh. Information: Dale McLeod 724.468.5640 or DaleMcLeod@adelphia.net.

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

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 & Band, and Chuck Owston & Bonfire Night (a bit of Medieval & Gothic), Cultural Baskets and Costume Contest.

Wednesday, October 25
Molly Brannigans Traditional Irish Pub and Restaurant presents quiz Night every Wednesday from 9pm-11pm, 412.341.7827.

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, Inside and Outside under The Tent. 6-Bands including Síochán (Shee’-a-kawn) (means Peace in Irish) Celtic Rock from Indianapolis, Now & Then, Corned Beef & Curry, Red Hand Paddy, plus more. Music throughout the day beginning at 12:00 Noon; multitude of oyster dishes on the menu. Mon Aimee Chocolat & Raffles. Proceeds benefit Neighbors In The Strip.

‘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.

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 .

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.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle presents The Lisdoonvarna Match-Maker Festival featuring Armintand Blaquily, a Celtic Music Group from the Midwest.

Sunday, November 19
AOH / LAOH Division’s 4 will host a Communion Breakfast at Old St. Patrick’s Church in The Strip. Mass at 9:00 am. Breakfast at Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle. Proceeds will go toward restoration of the Grotto at St. Patrick’s. Information Patrick O’Brien 412.939.0408.

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!



GUESTS AND INTERVIEWS: 2006

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
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