Dateline - February 11
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
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In 19th Year Broadcasting!!
Diane V. Byrnes DATELINE IRISH
78 GRANT AVE. February 11, 2007
PITTSBURGH, PA. 15223 PROGRAM # 986
412.781.6368
The Ireland Report Sponsor - January – March, 2007
Goodrich & Goodrich, Attorney’s At Law
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Sunday, February 11
Echoes of Erin - The Ireland Report with Ann Bray from Dublin. Interview with Terry Kirby & Bobby Lavery in California, talking about their visit to Pittsburgh on February 25th.
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/
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, February 13
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, February 14
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, 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.
Sean-nós Milwaukee 2007 – Dedicated to the promotion of the Irish Language and the Sean-nós style of singing.
· 7:30 pm Ceolchorim / Concert at the Peck School of the Arts Recital Hall on the UW-Milwaukee campus near Kenwood Boulevard and Downer Avenue.
· 10:00 pm Oíche Airneán/Late night reception and session at the Knickerbocker Hotel 1028 E. Juneau Avenue.
Saturday, February 17
Sean-nós Milwaukee 2007 –
· 9:00 am Tae agus Bricfeasta/Tea with light breakfast at the Hefter Conference Center 3271 N. Lake Drive.
· 10:00 am Ceardlanna/Morning singing workshop with Éilís Ní Shúilleabháin and dancing workshops with Ronan Regan and Maldon Meehan at the Hefter Conference Center 3271 N. Lake Drive.
· 12:00 pm Lón agus Ceolchorim/Lunch at the Pabst Theater 144 E. Wells Street followed by a short concert.
· 3:00 pm Ceardlanna/Afternoon singing workshop with Éilís Ní Shúilleabháin and dancing workshops with Ronan Regan and Maldon Meehan at the Hefter Conference Center 3271 N. Lake Drive.
· 5:00 pm Tae agus Bunsmaoineamh i láthair/Tea and keynote address by Sean Williams of Evergreen State College on Seosamh Ó hÉanaí/Joe Heaney at the Hefter Conference Center 3271 N. Lake Drive.
· 8:00 pm Dinnéar agus Seisiún/Dinner at the County Clare Pub's O'Connell Room 1234 N. Astor Street with session and dancing to follow!
Pittsburgh Ceili Club will sponsor a February Ceili at the Morningside VFW, 1820 Morningside Ave., music with the Pittsburgh Seisiun Musicians. Information Mary Anne McGill, 412.363.8686.
Sunday, February 18
Echoes of Erin - The Ireland Report from Enniskillen, County Fermanagh with Davy Kettyles. Interview with Matt & Shannon Heaton, Musicians & Singers, performing tonight, see below.
Gaelic Arts Society of Pittsburgh presents Irish & Celtic Folklore and Mythology at Synod Hall, Craig St., Oakland at 2:30 pm. Free Admission, Information 412.761.1844.
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.
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
Echoes of Erin - The Ireland Report with Mairtin O’Muilleoir, Managing Editor Andersonstown News Group. Guest in studio, Jack Goodrich of Goodrich & Goodrich, Attorney’s At Law
Irish American Unity Conference will present Terry Kirby & Bobby Lavery, “From Long Kesh to the Good Friday Agreement – Reflections by Two former Irish Republican POW’s” 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, 3:30 pm. Information: sarahm1916@stargate.net or 412.782.2715 or Jim Caldwell 412.580.3759. The kitchen will be open for your dining pleasure.
Monday, February 26
SOLD OUT!! Wolfe Tones in Concert SOLD OUT!! Finnegan’s Wake, 20 General Robinson St., on The North Shore, 7:00 pm. Sponsored by LAOH Div. 11, Pittsburgh Celtics GFC, & Pittsburgh Banshees LFC. No Tickets Available at Door!!
Wednesday, February 28
Miss Smiling Irish Eyes – deadline for receipt of Applications. Send to Miss Smiling Irish Eyes, PO Box 1917, Pittsburgh PA 15230.
Thursday, March 1
Animal Friends and Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle are teaming up to host the Annual O’Bark and McBrew event “Happy Hour with Heart”. Diane Byrnes, Host of Echoes of Erin will be a Guest Bartender. Come on out all you animal lovers and support my efforts behind the bar and help Animal Friends. 5:30pm.
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 on Concertina, Paul Meehan on Guitar, Caoimhín Vallely on Piano, & Brian Morrissey on Banjo, Bodhran, Whistles & Percussion. 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!
Wheeling Celtic Celebration, Wheeling WV – One Day Festival. Entertainment with MacDonald Pipe Band, Gallowglass, Mike Gallagher, Brigid’s Cross, Maidens IV, plus more. There are Children’s Activities and a Celtic Marketplace. Information: 1.800.828.3097. Wheeling Artisan Center, 1400 Main St., Wheeling WV.
Sunday, March 4
Echoes of Erin - The Ireland Report with
Gaelic Arts Society of Pittsburgh presents a Book Review “The Greener Shore” by Morgan Llywelyn; review by Rosemary Prostko. Brunch at Duranti’s Restaurant, 1:30 pm.
Friday, March 9
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, Ballroom # 3 at10 am. Mass celebrated by Bishop Paul J. Bradley. Breakfast & Program to follow Mass. Tickets $20 through Bob Kennedy; 412.338.2711, Email: kennedy.kcdlaw@verizon.net. Deadline February 28th.
Irish Night at Central Catholic H S’s McGonigle Theatre featuring The Brendan Foley Memorial Concert / Row On For Brendan at 6:00 pm. Performances by Hooley, Maggie & Sally Folan, Guaranteed Irish, Pittsburgh Irish Reelers, and Special Guest, Performing Artist
Friday, March 16
Pittsburgh Ceili Club’s Kick-Off Ceili at Epiphany Church, 7:00 pm, downtown Pittsburgh. Music with Rolling Scones. 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.
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· The Irish Centre of Pittsburgh – St. Patrick’s Day Mass at 5:00 pm, then social with Tea & Baked Goods; festivities later in evening.
· The Renaissance & Baroque Society is presenting a Concert of ancient Gaelic Music with Quadriga Consort - “Rolling in the Isles” at Synod Hall, 8:00 pm. Order tickets through website: www.rbsp.org or 412.361.2048. A Pre-Talk will take place from 7:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Seven (7) musicians from Austria: voice, recorders, viols, harpsichord, percussion. Revel in the warm sounds and vibrant beats of Gaelic music. Seamlessly blending the traditions of monastery and tavern hall, Quadriga Consort takes listeners on a musical journey through the highlands and lowlands of Scotland. Jigs, Reels, and Strathspey’s blur the boundaries between folk and art music.
Sunday, March 18
Echoes of Erin - The Ireland Report from Enniskillen, County Fermanagh with Davy Kettyles.
Tuesday, March 27 – Sunday, April 1
PNC Broadway Across America- Pittsburgh presents RIVERDANCE at Heinz Hall, 7:30 pm. 412.392-4900. Tickets Online: ProArts. Presented by The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust.
Saturday, March 31
Tartan Day Festival sponsored by St. Andrew’s Society at Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church, Fellowship Hall, 384 Fox Chapel Road, Fox Chapel 11:00 am, Entertainment, Vendors, Celtic Cousins with St. David’s Society & Echoes of Erin, Re-enactors, Genealogy, Vendors, & Food.
Saturday, April 14
Daughters of Erin Spring Card Party at Mitchell’s Restaurant, 304 Ross St., Downtown.
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, April 28
Little Sisters of the Poor will sponsor a Benefit for the Little Sisters with The Andy Cooney Band, direct from New York, at Central Catholic High School in Oakland; 7:30 pm. Tickets: 412.307.1100.
Saturday, May 19
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
Feb 11 - Terry Kirby & Bobby Lavery, Long Kesh to Good Friday Agreement
Feb 18 - Matt & Shannon Heaton, Performing in Pittsburgh tonight
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, SH
May - Knights of Equity
June - AOH Division 4, NH
July Open
August Open
September - AOH County Board
October - AOH Division 32
November - IAUC
December - Daughters of Erin
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