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
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Diane V. Byrnes
78 GRANT AVE. - November 19, 2006
PITTSBURGH, PA. 15223 - PROGRAM # 974
412.781.6368
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Irish American Unity Conference, Pittsburgh Chapter

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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.

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 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