ECHOES OF ERIN - WEDO RADIO 810AM: November 2006

Saturday, November 25, 2006

Playlist - November 26

ECHOES OF ERIN
Hosted by Diane Byrnes
Online at http://eoe.pittsounds.com/
November 26, 2006
PROGRAM # 975
IRELAND REPORT with Mairtin O’Muilleoir, Belfast
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

November - SPONSOR of The Ireland Report
Irish American Unity Conference, Pittsburgh Branch
Interview: Brenna Briggs, Author
Liffey Rivers series

Christmas Day and Christmas Night by Siúcra
CD ‘A Very Siúcra Christmas’
Eats Records

Da Cold Nights o’ Winter / Da Blue Yow / On Spirit o’Whiskey
By The Boys of The Lough
CD ‘Midwinter Night’s Dream’
Blix Street Records

The Old Man Rocking the Cradle by Leo Rowsome

CD 'A Real Irish Christmas’

Take Her In Your Arms by Terry Griffith
CD ‘It’s All In The Song, a Tribute to Andy M. Stewart’

Tune by Green Fields of America

Featuring Donny & Eileen Golden
LP ‘The Green Fields of America’

Dateline Irish - November 26

78 GRANT AVE. November 26, 2006
PITTSBURGH, PA. 15223 PROGRAM # 975
412.781.6368
The Ireland Report Sponsor - November 2006
Irish American Unity Conference, Pittsburgh Chapter

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, November 26
The Renaissance Artisan Market at The Irish Centre of Pittsburgh, 6887 Forward Ave., Squirrel Hill, continues until 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.

Echoes of Erin – The Ireland Report with Mairtin O’Muilleoir, Managing Editor of The Andersonstown News Group in Belfast. Interview with Brenna Briggs, Author of Liffey Rivers, an Irish Dancing Sleuth.

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, November 28
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 29
The daytime Window to Ireland culture classes begin at the Oasis Kaufmann’s Downtown. Registration 412.232.9583. Classes from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. General Information with Jack Webber, Email: jfwnamesman@aol.com

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.

Friday, December 1 – Sunday, December 3
St. Andrew’s Society is taking a Bus Trip to the ‘Old Town’ in Alexandria Virginia for ‘The Christmas Walk’, a parade and shopping experience along the cobbled streets. Many Celtic gifts are available from the Merchants. Later in the day there is a ‘Parade of Lights’ along the Potomac. Information Cheryl Campbell 412.583.9524, leave message.

Friday, December 1
Paddy’s Pour House features Laughrey Connolly on Vocals & Guitar at 9:00 pm.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave. In The Strip, 412.642.6622 – features Irish Music @ 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.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave. In The Strip, 412.642.6622 – features Irish Music @ 9:00pm.

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

Sunday, December 3
Echoes of Erin – The Ireland Report from Donegal with Patricia Sharkey. Guest in the Studio Andrew Paul, Artistic Director of Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre along with an actor in The Shaughraun.

Tony Kenny’s Christmas Time in Ireland at the East Side Irish American Club, 22770 Lake Shore Blvd., Euclid, Ohio 44123. Doors open 2:30 pm; Concert begins at 3:30 pm. Tickets are $20, cash bar. Contact information: Mary Terese Hurley – 216.486.1652 or Sherry Carroll 216.731.0741.

Steel Thistle Pipes & Drums (ages 11-18) will perform a ‘Victory Tour Christmas Concert’ at Church of the Ascension, Neville & Ellsworth in Oakland, for an afternoon of piping, drumming and dancing; in celebration of the band’s success in Scotland in August. Information: Patrick & Stacey Regan 412.231.0188. Donation $10.

Wednesday, December 6
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave. In The Strip, 412.642.6622 features ‘The Return of Andy M. Stewart to Pittsburgh with Guaranteed Irish, Corned Beef & Curry, and Mike Gallagher from 7:00pm. Donation at Door $15.00 includes First Drink. CD’s & T-Shirts available for purchase. Proceeds benefit Andy M. Stewart. Information RiverShananMusic@yahoo.com, 412.956.2877.

Thursday, December 7 – Saturday, December 9
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave. In The Strip, 412.642.6622 features Pat Garvey, from Washington DC area, on guitar, accordion and vocals. 8:30 pm Thursday; 9:00 pm Friday & Saturday.

Friday, December 8
Paddy’s Pour House features The Rivermen at 9:00 pm.

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

Tuesday, December 12
‘A Celtic Christmas’ with Boys of the Lough at Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild, 7:30 pm. Tickets $20, order at 412.322.0800. Online www.MCGJazz.com, 1815 Metropolitan Street, Pittsburgh PA 15233. The concert will be recorded for a ‘live release’.

Wednesday, December 13
The Irish American Unity Conference will be having their annual Christmas Party at Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th Street & Penn Avenue in the Strip District. All are welcome to attend. Complimentary buffet and cash bar starts at 7PM. 2007 Irish calendars and books will be for sale. Chances for the annual raffle of Irish baskets of culture and cheer are now available. For more information please contact Sarah McAuliffe at 412-782 - 2715.

Thursday, December 14
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave. In The Strip, 412.642.6622 – features Trivia Night with Johnny Connolly; benefits Pittsburgh Celtics Gaelic Football Club.

Friday, December 15
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave. In The Strip, 412.642.6622 features Ceann, local Irish Group with national presence. Lots of fun and excellent talent! 9:00 pm.

Paddy’s Pour House features Doves Crossing at 9:00 pm.

Saturday, December 16
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; 9:00pm.

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

Thursday, December 21
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave. In The Strip, 412.642.6622 – features Tony Egan, on Vocals & Guitar, 9:00 pm.

Friday, December 22
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave. In The Strip, 412.642.6622 – features Corned Beef & Curry, 9:00 pm.

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

Saturday, December 23
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave. In The Strip, 412.642.6622 – features Celtic Rock with Red Hand Paddy, 9:00 pm.

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

Friday, December 29
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave. In The Strip, 412.642.6622 – features The Michael O’Brian Band from Johnstown, 9:00 pm.

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

Saturday, December 30
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave. In The Strip, 412.642.6622 – features The Michael O’Brian Band from Johnstown, 9:00 pm.

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

Sunday, December 31
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave. In The Strip, 412.642.6622 – features Celtic Rock with Red Hand Paddy, 9:00 pm.

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, February 10, 2007
The East Side Irish American Club presents The Elders in Concert at the Club. The Elders, based out of Kansas City, perform their own brand of Irish / Celtic music. Details TBA.

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 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, February & March - Goodrich, Goodrich Attorney’s At Law,
Pittsburgh PA 15222 412.281.1455
April - AOH Division 1, SH
May - AOH Division 4, NH
June, July - Jim Carr, Allpointe Mortgage, 375 Southpointe Blvd. Canonsburg, PA 15317 - 1.866.255.3535
August - Knights of Equity
September - AOH County Board
October - AOH Division 32
November - IAUC
December - AOH County Board

Sunday, November 19, 2006

Pittsburgh Irish Happenings

Happenings Around My Town – Pittsburgh, PA

November 19, 2006

It was just a few weeks ago when last I wrote; so many events are happening n Pittsburgh over the next few weeks that I decided to write again.

Due to a variety of reasons the Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival went out of business this past summer, which was a huge disappointment to entertainers, attendees and folks who worked the festival. As a result, Lori Lazar, who did the marketing and PR for the Ren Fest has organized the Renaissance Artisan Market, which will take place at The Irish Centre of Pittsburgh, Saturday and Sunday, November 25 & 26. There will be a holiday performance by The Wicked Wenches, Magic & Music by Vincent Polowy of Morgan de Grey, Celtic Songs with Richard Brentar of Anam Khara and Story Telling with Allan Irvine.

Lori has planned a variety of Renaissance Vendors that will provide a unique shopping experience. The Renaissance Artisan Market takes place from 10 am to 6 pm both days and a $3.00 Admission at the Door. It is a time for make-believe, so get out those Renaissance Costumes and wear them for the weekend. It should be a lot of fun!

On Saturday, November 25th, The Pittsburgh Celtics Gaelic Football Club is sponsoring their Second Dinner / Dance at the Sokol Club on the South Side. Our football club did very well again this year, winning the Midwest Division Title and competing in Philadelphia for the Nationals. But the title was not to be Pittsburgh’s this year, maybe next. In any event, it is time to celebrate the Celtics accomplishments this season. Guaranteed Irish will provide the entertainment and you can contact Rob Tierney at rtierney@hotmail.com or Johnny Connolly at jconnolly71@comcast.com if you would like to attend.

The Ireland Institute of Pittsburgh is an organization that has been in existence since 1989. They work with academia, government and businesses, both in the North of Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, along with these institutions in the US. Their mission is to help in building a lasting peace and lay groundwork for reconciliation between the Catholic and Protestant cultures in the North of Ireland.

The IIoP administers the Walsh Visa Program in Southwestern Pennsylvania and participates in the Wider Horizons Program. Both programs enable disadvantaged young people from the North of Ireland and the Republic of Ireland to come to the Pittsburgh area for work and educational opportunities, which in turn helps to build their skills and confidence for their return back home. As the island of Ireland is working at developing entrepreneurs, these skills learned and developed will be very beneficial.

The Ireland Institute of Pittsburgh (IIoP) on Saturday, December 2nd, will present ‘Give Me Your Hand’ 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 Irish Dancers, Pittsburgh Ceili Club, Pittsburgh Irish Reelers and Shovlin Academy of Dance 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.

Move over Michael Flatley, here comes the Pittsburgh extravaganza! In case you haven’t heard, Mr. Flatley is in a hospital in London suffering from a viral infection; we certainly wish him well and a speedy recovery.

The five dance schools in Pittsburgh accommodate over 1,000 students; this is amazing! I believe Michael Flatley and Jean Butler deserves a tremendous amount of credit for bringing Irish Dancing to the forefront in society and demonstrating the ‘will and desire’ to achieve and encouraging young people to ‘step it out’. Bravo Michael Flatley and Jean Butler !!

All of the Irish Dance Teachers do a fabulous job in teaching our young people the ‘dance’; they too are a tremendous credit to our community.

Another international talent will grace the stage at Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle on Wednesday, December 6th. Scottish singer, songwriter and musician Andy M. Stewart will be back in Pittsburgh.

About a year ago, Andy had undergone very serious back surgery and his recuperation has been long and tenuous. Because of his physical condition, Andy was unable to work – no work, no income. Many organizations around the East Coast conducted fund raisers this past year to help him out; we had ours in the spring.

Andy Stewart had played Pittsburgh many times over the years in Silly Wizard, with Manus Lunny, and with Gerry O’Beirne. He endeared us to him; there are some very ‘hard core’ Andy M. Stewart fans in this region; so much so that at our fundraiser in the spring, Andy Stewart was here – live and in person! He has some very generous benefactors, Rick and Shanan Jackson, who took care of his airfare and accommodations. Well they are doing it again!

The music begins at 7:00 pm with Guaranteed Irish, followed by Corned Beef & Curry, then Mike Gallagher. The highlight of the evening will be The Man Himself, Andy M. Stewart. Our local talent, who performed in the spring, recorded a CD with 14 tracks of Andy’s songs; they did a brilliant job! This CD and T-shirts will be available for purchase on December 6th; (they’ll make excellent Christmas presents). For further information you can contact RiverShananMusic@yahoo.com.

On Tuesday, December 12th Supergroup The Boys of the Lough will perform at the Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild, 1815 Metropolitan Street on the North Side. The Boys, an ensemble of Irish and Scottish musicians will present their acclaimed Celtic Christmas Concert ‘Midwinter’s Night Dream’. The music and stories of this concert will delight and enchant the audience as it will be reflective of the groups’ memories growing up in Ireland, the North of Ireland, Scotland, the Shetland Islands and Northumberland. The concert will be recorded to DVD by the Grammy-winning jazz producers at the Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild.

The venue is one of the most acoustically perfect venues in Pittsburgh and has quite an interesting history.

Tickets are available by calling the Box Office at 412.322.0800 or online at http://www.worldmusicseries.com/

As a side note, years ago when Boys of the Lough performed in Pittsburgh, they used to stay with George and Nancy Balderose, founding member of Calliope House; which is what his home was called. David Richardson from Northumberland, wrote a jig entitled ‘Calliope House’ in honor of the hospitality and grand times extended to the Boys. That jig is featured in over one million recordings and was performed in Lord of the Dance and in the video of the show with over 5 million sales; plus it was also featured in the TV series ‘Sex and the City’. Oh I have heard of some grand times spent at Calliope House over the years!!

Over the next couple weeks, interviews scheduled on Echoes of Erin include:

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 is ‘The Shaughraun’ by Dion Boucicault, will be holiday fun for the entire family.

Playlist November 19

ECHOES OF ERIN
Hosted by Diane Byrnes
Online at http://eoe.pittsounds.com/
November 19, 2006
PROGRAM # 974
IRELAND REPORT read by Diane Byrnes, County Allegheny
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
November - SPONSOR of The Ireland Report
Irish American Unity Conference, Pittsburgh Branch
Guests: Jim Beattie, St. Andrews Society and
Jacqui Pressley, Highland Dancer and Teacher

Caledonia by Dougie MacLean
CD ‘Celtic Tides – A Musical Odyssey’
Putumayo World Music

There’s The Day by Cathal McConnell
CD ‘Celtic Compass’
Compass Records, www.compassrecords.com

Lowland Set: Coffee and Tea / Double Hornpipe: Wee Totum Fogg
By The Musicians of Road To The Isles with
George Balderose, Richard Hughes & Colyn Fischer
CD ‘The Way Home’

To The Beggin’ I Will Go by Old Blind Dog
CD ‘The World’s Room’
Green Linnet Records, www.greenlinnet.com

Islay Ranter’s Reels by Capercaillie
CD ‘Delirium’
Green Linnet Records, www.greenlinnet.com

Dateline Irish - November 19

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
78 GRANT AVE. - November 19, 2006
PITTSBURGH, PA. 15223 - PROGRAM # 974
412.781.6368
The Ireland Report Sponsor - November 2006
Irish American Unity Conference, Pittsburgh Chapter

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, 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.

Echoes of Erin – The Ireland Report read by Diane Byrnes, County Allegheny. Guests in the Studio are Jim Beattie, Past President of the St. Andrews Society and Jacqui Pressley, Highland Dancer and Teacher.

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.

Tuesday, November 21
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 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
Concert ‘Food for the Spirit’, A Celebration of the Season of St. Andrew at the first Presbyterian Church of Pittsburgh, 320 Sixth Avenue, Downtown Pittsburgh. Features Scottish performances on bagpipes, organ, vocals, and interpretive dance with Alasdair Gillies, Andrew Scanlon, Scottish Bob Murdoch, George Balderose, Richard Hughes, Dancer Lynn Coghill and Emcee Arthur McAra. Donation $15. Please bring non-perishable food items for the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Band. Information 412.471.3436. http://www.fpcp.org/.

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 opening at 3:00 pm, features The Rivermen at 9:00 pm.

Molly Brannigans Traditional Irish Pub and Restaurant, Happy Hour from 4pm to 6pm, Half off Everything , 412.341.7827. Features Mark Ferrari at 9:00pm.

Saturday, November 25
The Pittsburgh Celtic Gaelic Football Club will hold a Dinner Dance at the Sokol Club on Carson Street on the South Side. Cocktails and the like will begin at 6:00 pm, Dinner will be served at 7:15. Music to follow dinner performed by Guaranteed Irish. A short program of presentations in between dinner and music. Information: John Connolly 412.606.8031 or jconnolly71@comcast.net; Rob Tierney 412.478.2799 or rtierney@hotmail.com.

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 Tony Egan on Vocals & Guitar 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.

Sunday, November 26
Echoes of Erin – The Ireland Report with Mairtin O’Muilleoir, Managing Editor of The Andersonstown News Group in Belfast. Interview with Brenna Briggs, Author of Liffey Rivers, an Irish Dancing Sleuth.

Wednesday, November 29
The daytime Window to Ireland culture classes begin at the Oasis Kaufmann’s Downtown. Registration 412.232.9583. Classes from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. General Information with Jack Webber, Email: jfwnamesman@aol.com

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.

Friday, December 1 – Sunday, December 3
St. Andrew’s Society is taking a Bus Trip to the ‘Old Town’ in Alexandria Virginia for ‘The Christmas Walk’, a parade and shopping experience along the cobbled streets. Many Celtic gifts are available from the Merchants. Later in the day there is a ‘Parade of Lights’ along the Potomac. Information Cheryl Campbell 412.583.9524, leave message.

Friday, December 1
Paddy’s Pour House features Laughrey Connolly on Vocals & Guitar at 9:00 pm.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave. In The Strip, 412.642.6622 – features Irish Music @ 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.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave. In The Strip, 412.642.6622 – features Irish Music @ 9:00pm.

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

Sunday, December 3
Echoes of Erin – The Ireland Report from Donegal with Patricia Sharkey. Guest in the Studio Andrew Paul, Artistic Director of Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre along with an actor in The Shaughraun.

Tony Kenny’s Christmas Time in Ireland at the East Side Irish American Club, 22770 Lake Shore Blvd., Euclid, Ohio 44123. Doors open 2:30 pm; Concert begins at 3:30 pm. Tickets are $20, cash bar. Contact information: Mary Terese Hurley – 216.486.1652 or Sherry Carroll 216.731.0741.

Steel Thistle Pipes & Drums (ages 11-18) will perform a ‘Victory Tour Christmas Concert’ at Church of the Ascension, Neville & Ellsworth in Oakland, for an afternoon of piping, drumming and dancing; in celebration of the band’s success in Scotland in August. Information: Patrick & Stacey Regan 412.231.0188. Donation $10.

Wednesday, December 6
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave. In The Strip, 412.642.6622 features ‘The Return of Andy M. Stewart’ to Pittsburgh with Guaranteed Irish, Corned Beef & Curry, and Mike Gallagher from 7:00pm. Donation at Door $15.00 includes First Drink. CD’s & T-Shirts available for purchase. Proceeds benefit Andy M. Stewart. Information RiverShananMusic@yahoo.com, 412.956.2877.

Thursday, December 7 – Saturday, December 9
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave. In The Strip, 412.642.6622 features Pat Garvey, from Washington DC area, on guitar, accordion and vocals. 8:30 pm Thursday; 9:00 pm Friday & Saturday.

Friday, December 8
Paddy’s Pour House features The Rivermen at 9:00 pm.

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

Tuesday, December 12
‘A Celtic Christmas’ with Boys of the Lough at Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild, 7:30 pm. Tickets $20, order at 412.322.0800. Online http://www.mcgjazz.com/, 1815 Metropolitan Street, Pittsburgh PA 15233. The concert will be recorded for a ‘live release’.

Wednesday, December 13
The Irish American Unity Conference will be having their annual Christmas Party at Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th Street & Penn Avenue in the Strip District. All are welcome to attend. Complimentary buffet and cash bar starts at 7PM. 2007 Irish calendars and books will be for sale. Chances for the annual raffle of Irish baskets of culture and cheer are now available. For more information please contact Sarah McAuliffe at 412-782 - 2715.

Thursday, December 14
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave. In The Strip, 412.642.6622 – features Trivia Night with Johnny Connolly; benefits Pittsburgh Celtics Gaelic Football Club.

Friday, December 15
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave. In The Strip, 412.642.6622 features Ceann, local Irish Group with national presence. Lots of fun and excellent talent! 9:00 pm.

Paddy’s Pour House features Doves' Crossing at 9:00 pm.

Saturday, December 16
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; 9:00pm.

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

Thursday, December 21
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave. In The Strip, 412.642.6622 – features Tony Egan, on Vocals & Guitar, 9:00 pm.

Friday, December 22
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave. In The Strip, 412.642.6622 – features Corned Beef & Curry, 9:00 pm.

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

Saturday, December 23
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave. In The Strip, 412.642.6622 – features Celtic Rock with Red Hand Paddy, 9:00 pm.

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

Friday, December 29
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave. In The Strip, 412.642.6622 – features The Michael O’Brian Band from Johnstown, 9:00 pm.

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

Saturday, December 30
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave. In The Strip, 412.642.6622 – features The Michael O’Brian Band from Johnstown, 9:00 pm.

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

Sunday, December 31
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave. In The Strip, 412.642.6622 – features Celtic Rock with Red Hand Paddy, 9:00 pm.

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, February 10, 2007
The East Side Irish American Club presents The Elders in Concert at the Club. The Elders, based out of Kansas City, perform their own brand of Irish / Celtic music. Details TBA.

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 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, February & March - Goodrich, Goodrich Attorney’s At Law,
Pittsburgh PA 15222 - 412.281.1455
April AOH Division 1, SH
May AOH Division 4, NH
June, July - Jim Carr, Allpointe Mortgage, 375 Southpointe Blvd. Canonsburg, PA 15317 - 1.866.255.3535
August Knights of Equity
September AOH County Board
October AOH Division 32
November IAUC
December AOH County Board

Saturday, November 11, 2006

Playlist - November 12

ECHOES OF ERIN
Hosted by Diane Byrnes
Online at http://eoe.pittsounds.com/
November 12, 2006
PROGRAM # 973
IRELAND REPORT with Ann Bray, Dublin
Pittsburgh Irish Network, www.pittsburghirish.org
Donegal Newsletter, Mawww.dun-na-ngall.com
Mairtin O’Muilleoir, www.apublishersblog.blogspot.com
Daily Ireland www.dailyireland.com

Andersonstown News www.irelandclick.com
November - SPONSOR of The Ireland Report
Irish American Unity Conference, Pittsburgh Branch
Interview: Ian Byrne, The Elders– Kansas City

Cousin Charley by The Elders
CD ‘Racing The Tide’
Pub Tone Records

Dublin Town by Brendan Grace
LP ‘The Official Millennium Album, DUBLIN SONGS’

Instrumental: Drums of Belfast by Scythian (sith-ee-yin)
CD ‘Aidan’s Orbit’
Birch House Records

Arkle by Seamus Kennedy
CD ‘Party Pieces’
Gransha Records

Men of Erin by The Elders
CD ‘Live at The Gem’
Pub Tone Records

Come Out You Black & Tans by Bogside Rogues
CD ‘Rogue Mahone’

Dateline Irish - November 12th

Diane V. Byrnes - DATELINE IRISH
78 GRANT AVE. - November 12, 2006
PITTSBURGH, PA. 15223 - PROGRAM # 973
412.781.6368
The Ireland Report Sponsor - November 2006
Irish American Unity Conference, Pittsburgh Chapter

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Sunday, November 12
Echoes of Erin – The Ireland Report from Dublin with Ann Bray. Interview with Ian Byrne, leader of the Band, The Elders.

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

Highland Piping Recital, by Alasdair Gillies, Kresge Concert Hall, College of Fine Arts, Carnegie Mellon University, 7:30pm. World champion piper and CMU Director of Bagpipe Music Alasdair Gillies will present selections of traditional and original bagpipe music from the Scottish tradition as well as bagpipe music composed by James McIntosh, M.B.E., in honor of Andrew Carnegie. Presented by the Balmoral School of Piping and the CMU Music Department. Free Admission.

Tuesday, November 14
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 15
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave. In The Strip, 412.642.6622 – Karaoke with Frank Cindrich at 8:00 pm. He’ll make you a Star!!

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 Laughrey Connolly 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
Carnival of Souls will be performing at Border’s Books on McKnight Road from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. WQED TV is sending a crew to record them for airing on ‘On-Q’ to be aired November 30th.

LAOH / AOH Division 23 will sponsor their Fall Dance at the Lawrenceville Moose, 120 51st Street. There will be an Irish Auction and 50/50 Raffle. Donation $10 per person includes refreshments, BYOB & snacks. Music with DJ, 7:30pm.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle features Irishtown II at 9:00PM.

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

Molly Brannigans Traditional Irish Pub and Restaurant, 412.341.7827. Features Bad Strad at 9:00pm.

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.

Echoes of Erin – The Ireland Report with Davy Kettyles, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh. Guests in the Studio are Jim Beattie, President of the St. Andrews Society and Jacqui Pressley, Highland Dancer and Teacher.

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
Concert ‘Food for the Spirit’, A Celebration of the Season of St. Andrew at the first Presbyterian Church of Pittsburgh, 320 Sixth Avenue, Downtown Pittsburgh. Features Scottish performances on bagpipes, organ, vocals, and interpretive dance with Alasdair Gillies, Andrew Scanlon, Scottish Tenor, Bob Murdoch, George Balderose, Richard Hughes, Dancer Lynn Coghill and Emcee, Arthur McAra. Donation $15. Please bring non-perishable food items for the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Band. Information 412.471.3436. www.fpcp.org.

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 opening at 3:00 pm, features The Rivermen at 9:00 pm.

Molly Brannigans Traditional Irish Pub and Restaurant, Happy Hour from 4pm to 6pm, Half off Everything , 412.341.7827. Features Mark Ferrari at 9:00pm.

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
The daytime Window to Ireland culture classes begin at the Oasis Kaufmann’s Downtown. Registration 412.232.9583. Classes 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 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.

Friday, December 2 – Sunday, December 3
St. Andrew’s Society is taking a Bus Trip to the ‘Old Town’ in Alexandria Virginia for ‘The Christmas Walk’, a parade and shopping experience along the cobbled streets. Many Celtic gifts are available from the Merchants. Later in the day there is a ‘Parade of Lights’ along the Potomac. Information Cheryl Campbell 412.583.9524, leave message.

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 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 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