Playlist - December 31

ECHOES OF ERIN
Hosted by Diane Byrnes
Online at http://eoe.pittsounds.com/
December 31, 2006
PROGRAM # 980
The IRELAND REPORT read by Diane Byrnes
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
December - SPONSOR of The Ireland Report
Allegheny County Board, Ancient Order of Hibernians

In Dulci Jubilo by Moya Brennan
CD ‘An Irish Christmas’
BEO Records

Somerset Wassail by Coyote Run
CD ‘Tend The Fire’
Run Wild Records

The Christmas Fancy by Aengus

with Robbie O’Connell & Jimmy Keane
CD ‘All On A Christmas Morning’
BMG Records

The Bushes of Jerusalem by Tommy Sands
CD ‘To Shorten The Winter’

The Little Donkey by Siúcra
CD ‘A Very Siúcra Christmas’
Eats Records

Curoo, Curoo by Clancy Brothers
LP ‘Christmas with the Clancy Brothers’
Shanachie Records

Let Me Be Your Island by by Tommy Sands
CD ‘To Shorten The Winter’

12 Days After Christmas by Coyote Run
CD ‘Tend The Fire’
Run Wild Records

Three Kings by Aengus

with Robbie O’Connell & Jimmy Keane
CD ‘All On A Christmas Morning’
BMG Records

Wishes by Tommy Makem
CD ‘Tommy Makem’s Christmas’
Shanachie Entertainment

Auld Lang Syne by Seamus Kennedy
CD ‘Goodwill To Men’
Gransha Records

Dateline- December 31

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. December 31, 2006
PITTSBURGH, PA. 15223 PROGRAM # 980
412.781.6368
The Ireland Report Sponsor - December 2006
Allegheny County Board, Ancient Order of Hibernians

Dateline Irish 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, December 31
Echoes of Erin - The Ireland Report with Mairtin O’Muilleoir, Managing Editor Andersonstown News Group.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave. In The Strip, 412.642.6622 – features Celtic Rock with Red Hand Paddy, 9:00 pm. An Irish New Year’s Toast with Champagne at 7:00pm; and repeated at 12:00 Midnight.

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, January 2
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.

Wednesday, January 3
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave. In The Strip, 412.642.6622 features Notre Dame vs LSU in the Sugar Bowl.

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

Thursday, January 4
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle features Guaranteed Irish at 8:30 pm.

Friday, January 5, 2007
Paddy’s Pour House features Ballad Singer, Mike Gallagher at 9 pm.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle features Mark Guiser on vocals & guitar at 9 pm.

Saturday, January 6
Paddy’s Pour House features Tony Egan on vocals & guitar at 9 pm.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle features Cue Ball, Pub Songs, a bit of contemporary, traditional and rocky at 9 pm.

Thursday, January 11
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle features Coyote Run, a high energy Celtic Rock Band from Williamsburg, VA. at 8:30 pm.

Friday, January 12
Paddy’s Pour House features Laughrey Connolly at 9 pm.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle features The Rivermen at 9 pm.

Saturday, January 13
Paddy’s Pour House features Ballad Singer, Mike Gallagher at 9 pm.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle features 8th Street Rox at 9 pm.

Thursday, January 18
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle features Tony Egan on vocals & guitar at 8:30 pm

Friday, January 19
Paddy’s Pour House features Sean McClorey on vocals & guitar at 9 pm.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle features Corned Beef & Curry at 9 pm.


Saturday, January 20
‘A Taste of Ireland’ Concert & Social at The Irish Centre of Pittsburgh, 6886 Forward Ave., Squirrel Hill, with NA GAELS, an Irish band performing Irish Traditional Music. Tickets $12.00 includes refreshments, $10.00 for members. Information 412.521.9712.

Paddy’s Pour House features Dove’s Crossing at 9 pm.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle features Celtic Rock with Red Hand Paddy at 9 pm.

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.

Friday, January 26
Paddy’s Pour House features The Rivermen at 9 pm.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle features Irish Music at 9 pm.

Saturday, January 27, 2007
Irish Seisiun / Night of Irish Music at St. Joseph’s Social Hall, at corner of East State Street & Case Avenue in Sharon, PA; 7:00 pm. Food & beverages available for purchase. Information: Ted Miller 724.528.3137 or 724.866.2203.

Allegheny County Board Ancient Order of Hibernians will sponsor a Cash Bash at West View Firemen’s Banquet Hall. Doors open at 6:00 pm. For Tickets call Dan Devinney 412.687.2459.

Paddy’s Pour House features Tony Egan on vocals & guitar at 9 pm.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle features Irish Music at 9 pm.

Saturday, February 10
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, February 24
Saint Teresa of Avila, 1000 Avila Court, Pgh PA 15237, is sponsoring ‘Irish Fest 2007’ featuring an Irish Mass at 6pm, Irish Dinner and Irish Entertainment with Guaranteed Irish & the Burke School of Irish Dance. Information 412.367.9001. Tickets $25, Raffles & Door Prizes.

Sunday, February 25
Irish American Unity Conference will present Terry Kirby & Bobby Lavery as they speak about their experiences as prisoners in Long Kesh; their transition into politics; and the Peace Process. Event takes place at Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 3:00 pm. Information: sarahm1916@stargate.net


Saturday, March 3
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!

Sunday, March 11
Irish Night at Central Catholic H S’s McGonigle Theatre featuring The Brendan Foley Memorial Concert / Row On For Brendan at 6:00 pm.

Saturday, March 17
St. Patrick’s Day Parade beginning at 10 am at Mellon Arena.

Monday, March 26
Wolfe Tones in Concert at Finnegan’s Wake on The North Shore. Tickets 412.478.2799, 724.413.9013, 412.366.6896.

April
AOH Division 1, South Hills will sponsor their Annual Night of Irish Music with Mike Gallagher, Step Dancers and Michael Murphy & The Shannon River Band at Castle Shannon Fire Hall. Information: Rich O’Malley 412.401.3945.

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

Playlist - December 24

ECHOES OF ERIN
Hosted by Diane Byrnes
Online at http://eoe.pittsounds.com/
December 24, 2006
PROGRAM # 979
NO IRELAND REPORT on Christmas Eve
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
December - SPONSOR of The Ireland Report
Allegheny County Board, Ancient Order of Hibernians

Gabriel’s Message by Moya Brennan
CD ‘An Irish Christmas’, BEO

When Joseph Was An Old Man

We Sing thee Virgin Mary

by Clancy Brothers
LP ‘Christmas With The Clancy Brothers’
Shanachie Records

Christmas Customs In Ireland

Christmas Candlelight by Mary McGonigle
CD ‘Christmas in Ireland’, MGD Productions

Henry Roe McDermott / The Holly and the Berry

by Cherish The Ladies
CD ‘On Christmas Night’

The Old Christmas Dinner

by Sonny Knowles
CD ‘Christmas Eve – A Special Night in Ireland’, Rego Records

A Christmas Childhood by Tommy Sands
CD ‘To Shorten The Winter’

Don Oíche Ud I mBeithil, Translation - That Night in Bethlehem
Featuring Chloë Agnew, Mairéd Nesbitt on fiddle and Meav Ní Mhaolchatha
CD ‘Celtic Woman, A Christmas Celebration’, Manhattan Records

Silent Night by John McCormack & Frank Patterson
CD ‘Christmas Faith of our Fathers’, E.P. Visions, Inc.

St. Stephen’s Day

The Wren Song / St. Stephen’s Jig

by Paddy Noonan featuring Tommy Mulvihill
CD ‘Paddy Noonan’s Christmas Time in Ireland’, Rego Records

The Arrival of The Wren Boys by The Chieftains
CD ‘The Bell’s of Dublin’, BMG Classics

Dateline Irish - December 24

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. December 24, 2006
PITTSBURGH, PA. 15223 PROGRAM # 979
412.781.6368
The Ireland Report Sponsor - December 2006
Allegheny County Board, Ancient Order of Hibernians

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, December 24
Echoes of Erin – Christmas Program. No Ireland Report today.

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, December 26
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770. It’s Irish Night with Dennis Murphy at the Bar and an Open Invitation for all AOH Members to come and socialize with AOH Sean MacBride Division 32; Guinness and Half & Half Specials from 7:00 pm.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave. In The Strip, 412.642.6622 - Ceili Dancing from 7:30 pm, all are welcome. Pittsburgh Ceili Club offers Dance Classes at 6:30pm, $3.00.

Wednesday, December 27
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave. In The Strip, 412.642.6622 features Karaoke with Frank Cindrich at 8:00 pm.

Monday, December 25
Christmas Day – Happy Christmas to All.

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

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave. In The Strip, 412.642.6622 – features Celtic Rock with Red Hand Paddy, 9:00 pm. An Irish New Year’s Toast with Champagne at 7:00pm; and repeated at 12:00 Midnight.

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

Thursday, January 4
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle features Guaranteed Irish at 8:30 pm.

Friday, January 5, 2007
Paddy’s Pour House features Ballad Singer, Mike Gallagher at 9 pm.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle features Mark Guiser on vocals & guitar at 9 pm.

Saturday, January 6
Paddy’s Pour House features Tony Egan on vocals & guitar at 9 pm.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle features Irish Music at 9 pm.

Thursday, January 11
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle features Coyote Run, a high energy Celtic Rock Band from Williamsburg, VA. at 8:30 pm.

Friday, January 12
Paddy’s Pour House features Laughrey Connolly at 9 pm.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle features The Rivermen at 9 pm.

Saturday, January 13
Paddy’s Pour House features Ballad Singer, Mike Gallagher at 9 pm.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle features 8th Street Rox at 9 pm.

Thursday, January 18
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle features Tony Egan on vocals & guitar at 8:30 pm

Friday, January 19
Paddy’s Pour House features Sean McClorey on vocals & guitar at 9 pm.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle features Corned Beef & Curry at 9 pm.

Saturday, January 20
‘A Taste of Ireland’ Concert & Social at The Irish Centre of Pittsburgh, 6886 Forward Ave., Squirrel Hill, with NA GAELS, an Irish band performing Irish Traditional Music. Tickets $12.00 includes refreshments, $10.00 for members. Information 412.521.9712.

Paddy’s Pour House features Dove’s Crossing at 9 pm.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle features Celtic Rock with Red Hand Paddy at 9 pm.

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.

Friday, January 26
Paddy’s Pour House features The Rivermen at 9 pm.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle features Irish Music at 9 pm.

Saturday, January 27, 2007
Irish Seisiun / Night of Irish Music at St. Joseph’s Social Hall, at corner of East State Street & Case Avenue in Sharon, PA; 7:00 pm. Food & beverages available for purchase. Information: Ted Miller 724.528.3137 or 724.866.2203.

Allegheny County Board Ancient Order of Hibernians will sponsor a Cash Bash at West View Firemen’s Banquet Hall. Doors open at 6:00 pm. For Tickets call Dan Devinney 412.687.2459.

Paddy’s Pour House features Tony Egan on vocals & guitar at 9 pm.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle features Irish Music at 9 pm.

Saturday, February 10
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.

Sunday, February 25
Irish American Unity Conference will present Terry Kirby & Bobby Lavery as they speak about their experiences as prisoners in Long Kesh; their transition into politics; and the Peace Process. Event takes place at Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 3 pm. Information: sarahm1916@stargate.net

Saturday, March 3
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!

Sunday, March 11
Irish Night at Central Catholic H S’s McGonigle Theatre featuring The Brendan Foley Memorial Concert / Row On For Brendan at 6:00 pm.

Saturday, March 17
St. Patrick’s Day Parade beginning at 10 am at Mellon Arena.

Monday, March 26
Wolfe Tones in Concert at Finnegan’s Wake on The North Shore. Tickets 412.478.2799, 724.413.9013, 412.366.6896.

April
AOH Division 1, South Hills will sponsor their Annual Night of Irish Music with Mike Gallagher, Step Dancers and Michael Murphy & The Shannon River Band at Castle Shannon Fire Hall. Information: Rich O’Malley 412.401.3945.

Playlist - December 17

ECHOES OF ERIN
Hosted by Diane Byrnes
Online at http://eoe.pittsounds.com/
December 17, 2006
PROGRAM # 978

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
December - SPONSOR of The Ireland Report
Allegheny County Board, Ancient Order of Hibernians

Two Little Boys

by Cahal Dunne
CD ‘ The Christmas Album’, Dunne Music, 800.854.3444

The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy

by Seamus Kenney
CD ‘Goodwill to Men’, Gransha Records

I Saw Three Ships / Christmas Jig

by Mary Coogan and Friends
CD ‘Christmas – Mary Coogan and Friends’

Come Home to Ireland For Christmas

by Tony Kenny
CD ‘Come Home To Ireland For Christmas’
Rego Records

The Castle of Dromore

by Cherish The Ladies,

featuring Heidi Talbot on vocals
CD ‘On Christmas Night’

Christmas In The Trenches

by Aengus, featuring Robbie O’Connell & Jimmy Keane
CD ‘All On A Christmas Morning’

Fairytale of New York

by The Irish Tenors
CD ‘We Three Kings’
Razor & Tie Records

The Bell’s of Dublin

by The Chieftains
CD ‘The Bell’s of Dublin’
BMG Classics

Dateline Irish - December 17

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. - December 17, 2006
PITTSBURGH, PA. 15223 - PROGRAM # 978
412.781.6368
The Ireland Report Sponsor - December 2006
Allegheny County Board, Ancient Order of Hibernians

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, December 17
Echoes of Erin – the Ireland Report with Davy Kettyles, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh.

Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre continues its’ season. Information 412.561.6000. Website: http://www.picttheatre.org/current.html
The Shaughraun., (The Vagabond), Performances December 6 – 23 at Charity Randall Theatre in the Stephen Foster Memorial, Oakland.

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.

Monday, December 18
Carnival of Souls Band will be On Q on WQED at 7:30pm & 11:30 pm and again on Tuesday at 11:30 pm.


Tuesday, December 19
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, December 20
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave. In The Strip, 412.642.6622 features Karaoke with Frank Cindrich at 8:00 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.


Sunday, December 24
Echoes of Erin – ‘It is the Night Before Christmas’, Christmas Program. The Ireland Report with Mairtin O’Muilleoir, Managing Editor Andersonstown News Group.

Monday, December 25
Christmas Day – Happy Christmas to All.

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. An Irish New Year’s Toast with Champagne at 7:00pm; and repeated at 12:00 Midnight.

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.

Friday, January 27, 2007
Irish Seisiun / Night of Irish Music at St. Joseph’s Social Hall, at corner of East State Street & Case Avenue in Sharon, PA; 7:00 pm. Food & beverages available for purchase. Information: Ted Miller 724.528.3137 or 724.866.2203.

Saturday, February 10
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.

Sunday, February 25
Irish American Unity Conference will present Terry Kirby & Bobby Lavery as they speak about their experiences as prisoners in Long Kesh; their transition into politics; and the Peace Process. Event takes place at Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 3:00 pm. Information: sarahm1916@stargate.net

Saturday, March 3
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!

Monday, March 26
Wolfe Tones in Concert at Finnegan’s Wake on The North Shore. Tickets 412.478.2799, 724.413.9013, 412.366.6896.

April
AOH Division 1, South Hills will sponsor their Annual Night of Irish Music with Mike Gallagher, Step Dancers and Michael Murphy & The Shannon River Band at Castle Shannon Fire Hall. Information: Rich O’Malley 412.401.3945.


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

Playlist - December 10

ECHOES OF ERIN
Hosted by Diane Byrnes
Online at http://eoe.pittsounds.com/
December 10, 2006
PROGRAM # 977

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
December - SPONSOR of The Ireland Report
Allegheny County Board, Ancient Order of Hibernians
Guest: George Balderose, on The Boys of The Lough

On Christmas Night by Cherish The Ladies,

featuring Heidi Talbot on vocals
CD ‘On Christmas Night’

Christ Child Lullaby by The Boys of The Lough
CD ‘Midwinter Night’s Dream’
Blix Street Records

Wren Polka 1 & 2 / The Wren Chase / The Wren’s Escape

by The Boys of The Lough
CD ‘Midwinter Night’s Dream’
Blix Street Records


Calliope House by The Boys of The Lough

The Mummer’s Jig / Christmas Eve

by The Boys of The Lough
CD ‘Midwinter Night’s Dream’
Blix Street Records

Pittsburgh Irish Happenings

Happenings Around My Town - Pittsburgh

Andy M. Stewart returned to Pittsburgh for an absolutely brilliant performance at Mullaney's Harp & Fiddle on December 6th. Opening for him was John McCann, Guaranteed Irish and Ballad Singer, Mike Gallagher. Accompanying Andy on music was Bruce Foley on flute and whistles and Mike Gallagher on guitar and harmony vocals.

Andy M. Stewart continues to excel in his songs and humor; his introductions provided a picture to the nature of the songs and the audience sang along on many of them as we are all so familiar with them.

Back in the spring, Pittsburgh had a benefit for Andy due to his inability to work at that time due to major surgery. He looks and sounds very healthy and never missed a beat!! For more than 20 years Andy has included Pittsburgh on his American tours and has totally endeared us to him. He is one of the finest human beings to grace our stages and entertain us thoroughly.

The St. Andrews Society of Pittsburgh, the Scottish Society, presented Andy M. Stewart with an Honorary Membership in the society; printed and plaqued, it was a wonderful tribute to The Man. It was presented by Jim Beattie, just newly Past President, and Lynn Arber, Secretary. Great idea!

After the concert a bit of a Sessiun broke out with many musicians in the audience; it finished up with Bruce Foley playing his Uilleann Pipes which have the sweetest sound of all instruments. A perfectly brilliant night of music!

A great big surprise today was a ‘sing song’ that took place at Hambone’s in Lawrenceville. The surprise was Andy M. Stewart is still in town. Although he did not sing, it was most delightful having the opportunity to sit and chat with him for a bit. He feels like Pittsburgh is his ‘home away from home’; a good sentiment for all his friends and fans here.

On December 12, The Boys of The Lough will appear at the Manchester Craftsman's Guild. The producers and sound engineers at this hall have received several Grammy Awards for their skill and talent in making so many artists sound great.

It has been quite a while since The Boys have performed in Pittsburgh; they will be promoting their new release, "Midwinter's Night's Dream", which is an awesome recording. The concert will be recorded on DVD for sale around the world.

Two talented local Irish musicians – Bruce Foley and Mike Gallagher will be performing as “The Guinness Brothers’ on Saturday, December 16th at Hambone’s in Lawrenceville. Bruce and Mike have a very unique sound in blending their voices in song. This will be a treat; usually they have their own separate gigs and seldom have an opportunity to perform together. They should begin around 9:00 pm.

The Irish Centre of Pittsburgh is now the proud owner of the mural created by the students of Gaelscoil an Lonnáin, a Nursery and Primary Irish medium school in Belfast.

Gaelscoil an Lonnáin has been conducting a fundraising campaign over the past few years and tickets have been available in Pittsburgh through Sarah McAullife-Bellin, President of The Irish American Unity Conference, Pittsburgh Branch.

I happened to win the grand prize this year, the mural; which I donated back to the school, who in turn donated it to The Irish Centre. The mural was painted by the students, ages 5 to 8 years old. It focuses on the mythological and historical characters in Irish history, such as Cuchulainn, Tir na Nog, Deidre, Finn MacCool. It is now on display. It looks beautiful; when you see it, remember it was the children from Gaelscoil an Lonnáin who painted it; it is quite a piece of work!

Nollaig Shona Dhuit,
Diane

Dateline Irish - December 10

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Sunday, December 10
Echoes of Erin – the Ireland Report from Dublin with Ann Bray. Guest in Studio is George Balderose, on The Boys of The Lough.

Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre continues its’ season. Information 412.561.6000. Website: http://www.picttheatre.org/current.html
The Shaughraun., (The Vagabond), Performances December 6 – 23 at Charity Randall Theatre in the Stephen Foster Memorial, Oakland.

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.

Monday, December 11
The Wheeling WV AOH Division is hosting a Christmas Concert with Brigid’s Cross, from Cleveland OH at Generations Pub at 8:00 pm. Information: Craig O’Leary oleary@redp.org

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’.

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, 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.

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


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 Dove's 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. One Night ONLY and last performance this year.

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


Monday, December 18
Carnival of Souls Band will be On Q on WQED at 7:30pm & 11:30 pm and again on Tuesday at 11:30 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.

Sunday, December 24
Echoes of Erin – ‘It is the Night Before Christmas’, Christmas Program. The Ireland Report with Mairtin O’Muilleoir, Managing Editor Andersonstown News Group.

Monday, December 25
Christmas Day – Happy Christmas to All.

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. An Irish New Year’s Toast with Champagne at 7:00pm; and repeated at 12:00 Midnight.

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.

Friday, January 27, 2007
Irish Seisiun / Night of Irish Music at St. Joseph’s Social Hall, at corner of East State Street & Case Avenue in Sharon, PA; 7:00 pm. Food & beverages available for purchase. Information: Ted Miller 724.528.3137 or 724.866.2203.

Saturday, February 10
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!

April
AOH Division 1, South Hills will sponsor their Annual Night of Irish Music with Mike Gallagher, Step Dancers and Michael Murphy & The Shannon River Band at Castle Shannon Fire Hall. Information: Rich O’Malley 412.401.3945.


GUESTS AND INTERVIEWS: 2006

December 10 - George Balderose on Boys of the Lough.

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