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
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Diane V. Byrnes - DATELINE IRISH
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PITTSBURGH, PA. 15223 - PROGRAM # 967
412.781.6368

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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