Dateline - January 21

ECHOES OF ERIN
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Diane V. Byrnes DATELINE IRISH
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Sunday, January 21
Echoes of Erin - The Ireland Report from Enniskillen, County Fermanagh with Davy Kettyles.

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.

Miss Smiling Irish Eyes – Eligible applicants, (ages 17 to 22; single woman; Irish by birth or descent; active promoter of Irish ancestry) send a Resume, 5”x7” photo to Miss Smiling Irish Eyes, PO Box 1917, Pittsburgh PA 15230, by February 28.

St. Brigid’s Court – Nominee Applicants send biography, explain illness and describe challenges and adversity experienced, plus photo to Saint Brigid Court Committee, PO Box 99516, Pittsburgh PA 15233, by March 2.


Tuesday, January 23
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 24
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave. In The Strip, 412.642.6622 features Karaoke Night with Frank Cindrich, 8 pm, he’ll make you a STAR!

Thursday, January 25
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle features Brad Yoder, a local musician that has won the best local acoustic performer for three years running. Brad does not play Irish music but we thought that this would be a very nice change of pace at 9 pm.

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

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle features Tom Callahan, Ballad Singer from New York area, 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.

A Celebration of Life to honor the memory of DC Fitzgerald, a beloved musician and teacher on the acoustic music scene in Pittsburgh for many years. The Celebration will be held at the Edgewood Club, 1 Pennwood Ave. in Edgewood from 3:00pm to 10:00pm. It is FREE and open to the public. If you are available to volunteer – Greet guests and help set-up, contact Donna Issac, at Calliope by January 25th, 412.361.1915.

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 Michael Murphy & The Shannon River Band at 9 pm.

Sunday, January 28
Echoes of Erin - The Ireland Report with Mairtin O’Muilleoir, Managing Editor Andersonstown News Group. Interview with Joan Quinlan of Rose & Thistle.


Friday, February 2
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle features Rose & Thistle, from Warren, Ohio. High energy, upbeat Irish group, 9:00 pm.

Paddy’s Pour House features Laughrey Connolly at 9:00 pm.

Saturday, February 3
Paddy’s Pour House features Mark Guiser on Vocals & Guitar at 9:00 pm.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle features Corned Beef & Curry at 9:00 pm.

Sunday, February 4
Echoes of Erin - The Ireland Report with Patricia Sharkey, Editor, Donegal Newsletter

Tuesday, February 6
‘Continuing The Dream’ – Event honoring Late Mayor Bob O’Connor, sponsored by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, at Heinz Hall at 7:30 pm. High-profile Western Pennsylvania arts organizations will combine their singing, dancing and theatrical talents, including The Shovlin Academy of Irish Dance. Tickets on Sale Monday, January 15th - 412.392.4600; online at www.pittsburghsymphony.org or at Heinz Hall Box Office.

Thursday, February 8
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle features Trivia Night at 6:30 pm with Johnny Connolly; proceeds benefit The Pittsburgh Celtics Junior Football Club. Entertainment at 8:30 pm is Mark Dignam, originally from Dublin – Singer, Song Writer & Musician on Vocals & Guitar.

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

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle features Ceann, American-Irish fun group at 9:00 pm.

Saturday, February 10
The East Side Irish American Club presents The Elders in Concert at the Club, 22770 Lakeshore Blvd., Euclid OH. The Elders, based out of Kansas City, perform their own brand of Irish / Celtic music. Tickets $15.00, Cash Bar. Information: Mary Terese Hurley at 216.486.1652 or Sherry Carroll at 216.731.0741.

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

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle features Ceann, American-Irish fun group at 9:00 pm.

Thursday, February 15
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle features Tony Egan, originally from County Offaly on Vocals & Guitar at 8:30 pm.

Friday, February 16
Paddy’s Pour House features Dove’s Crossing at 9:00 pm, then The Great Guinness Toast at 11:00 pm.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle features The Great Guinness Toast beginning at 7:00 pm. Entertainment with Seamus Kennedy beginning at 9:00 pm and interspersed between the Guinness Toast activities.

Saturday, February 17
Paddy’s Pour House features Tony Egan on Vocals & Guitar at 9:00 pm.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle features Seamus Kennedy at 9:00 pm.

Sunday, February 18
Echoes of Erin - The Ireland Report from Enniskillen, County Fermanagh with Davy Kettyles.

Matt & Shannon Heaton from Boston, will perform at Murphy’s Tap Room, 1106 S. Braddock Ave., Regent Square, 7:00 pm, Tickets $5.00. A Session will follow performance. Sponsored by Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann.

Thursday, February 22
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle is the featured Venue for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Fundraiser # 1, hosted by Patrick Connelly and Sean O’Connell. Raffle Baskets and Door Prizes. Terry Griffith and Guaranteed Irish will be performing beginning at 7:00 pm.

Friday, February 23
Paddy’s Pour House features The Rivermen at 9:00 pm.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle features Fieldstone, from north central Pennsylvania, performing Irish / Celtic music with 2-time defending state fiddle champion, 9:00 pm.

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.

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

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle features Fieldstone, from north central Pennsylvania, performing Irish / Celtic music with 2-time defending state fiddle champion, 9:00 pm.

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

Monday, February 26
Wolfe Tones in Concert at Finnegan’s Wake, 20 General Robinson St., on The North Shore, 7:00 pm. Tickets-$25. 412.478.2799, 724.413.9013, 412.366.6896. Sponsored by LAOH Div. 11, Pittsburgh Celtics GFC, & Pittsburgh Banshees LFC.


Wednesday, February 28
Miss Smiling Irish Eyes – deadline for receipt of Applications. Send to Miss Smiling Irish Eyes, PO Box 1917, Pittsburgh PA 15230.

Friday, March 2
St. Brigid’s Court – deadline for receipt of Applications. Send to Saint Brigid Court Committee, PO Box 99516, Pittsburgh PA 15233.

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!


Friday, March 9
St. Patrick’s Day Parade Button Party at Mitchell’s Restaurant, 304 Ross Street, Downtown Pittsburgh. 5:00 pm, $25.00.

Sunday, March 11
AOH Allegheny County Board and AOH Division 9, Oakland Irish, will sponsor their Communion Breakfast and Mass at the Sheraton at Station Square, 10 am.

Irish Night at Central Catholic H S’s McGonigle Theatre featuring The Brendan Foley Memorial Concert / Row On For Brendan at 6:00 pm. Special Guest, Performing Artist Tommy Sands, Singer, Songwriter from County Down, NI.

Friday, March 16
Pittsburgh Ceili Club’s Kick-Off Ceili at Epiphany Church, 7:00 pm, downtown Pittsburgh. Music with Pittsburgh Seisiun Musicians. Tickets $30, Dinner, Dancing, Auctions & Raffles. Contact Maureen Strotmeyer, 412.487.3031.

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

Pittsburgh Ceili Club’s Post Parade Party at Noon. Tickets $15, Children under 12, half price. Information 412.487.3031

The Irish Centre of Pittsburgh – St. Patrick’s Day Mass at 4:00 pm, then social of Tea & Baked Goods; festivities later in evening.

Tuesday, March 27 – Sunday, April 1
Going on SALE JANUARY 29 – PNC Broadway Across America- Pittsburgh presents RIVERDANCE at Heinz Hall, 7:30 pm. 412.456.1390. Tickets Online: ProArts

Friday, April 27
AOH Division 1, Msgr. Charles Owen Rice, South Hills will sponsor their Annual Night of Irish Music, 7:00 pm with Mike Gallagher, Step Dancers and Michael Murphy & The Shannon River Band at Castle Shannon Fire Hall. Information: Rich O’Malley 412.401.3945.

Saturday, May 17
The Irish Centre of Pittsburgh – Gael Force Concert. Details TBA.

Sunday, July 8
St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee is sponsoring Irish Day at PNC Park for a Pirates game. Details TBA.

September 7,8, & 9
Pittsburgh Irish Festival – HAS CHANGED SITES. The new Venue is adjacent to Sandcastle; between the waterpark and Costco, near the Waterfront.

GUESTS and INTERVIEWS 2007

Jan 14 - Dan Devinney, Allegheny Co. Board, AOH, Cash Bash
Jan 28 - Joan Quinlan, Rose & Thistle, Irish Music Group, Warren OH

Feb 11 - Terry Kirby & Bobby Lavery, Long Kesh to Good Friday
Feb 25 - Jack Goodrich, Goodrich & Goodrich, Attorney’s At Law

Mar 4 - Pennsylvania Congressman Mike Doyle


SPONSORS OF THE IRELAND REPORT 2007

January, February & March - Goodrich, Goodrich Attorney’s At Law,Pittsburgh, PA 15222 412.281.1455
April - AOH Division 1, South Hills
May - Knights of Equity
June - AOH Division 4, NorthHills
July - Open
August - Open
September - AOH County Board
October - AOH Division 32, Carnegie
November - IAUC
December - Open