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One hundred thousand welcomes to you to my official blog of all things Irish from me, Diane Byrnes, host of the Echoes of Erin radio show on WEDO Radio 810AM.

Saturday, June 30, 2007

Playlist - July 1

ECHOES OF ERIN
Hosted by Diane Byrnes
Online at
http://eoe.pittsounds.com/
July 01, 2007
PROGRAM # 1006


The IRELAND REPORT – Patricia Sharkey. Editor
Donegal Newsletter,
www.dun-na-ngall.com

Ann Bray, Dublin
Pittsburgh Irish Network,
www.pittsburghirish.org
Davy Kettyles, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh
Mairtin O’Muilleoir,
www.apublishersblog.blogspot.com
Managing Editor, Belfast Media Group
Andersonstown News
www.irelandclick.com

JULY SPONSOR –Ireland Institute of Pittsburgh
Guests: My Brookline Buddies
Joe & Kathy McGee,
Marty & Dina O’Toole,
Danny & Mary Jo O’Toole


Independence Day

Battle Hymn of The Republic
by Frank Patterson
CD 'Amazing Grace'

Shenandoah by
Van Morrison & The Chieftains
CD ‘Long Journey Home’

Boneparte’s Retreat
by Adam Sutch
CD ‘Sutch Sounds’

The Kerryman’s Daughter / Lord Gordon’s
by Eileen Ivers
CD ‘Eileen Ivers Collection’

The New York Volunteer
by Derek Warfield
CD ‘Sons of Erin’

The Boys of The Irish Brigade
by David Kincaid
CD ‘The Irish Volunteer

Amazing Grace
by Frank Patterson
CD 'Amazing Grace'

God Bless The Brave
by Derek Warfield
CD ‘Sons of Erin’


Record Companies
Compass Records
www.compassrecords.com
CD Baby www.cdbaby.com
Red Biddy Records http://www.redbiddy.com/tmaudio.html
Rego Irish Records http://www.regorecords.com/

Dateline - July 1

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. July 01, 2007
PITTSBURGH, PA. 15223 PROGRAM # 1006
412.781.6368



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Sunday, July 1
Echoes of Erin, The Ireland Report with Patricia Sharkey from Donegal; Editor Donegal News Letter

Pittsburgh Celtics Gaelic Football Club at Cleveland, St. Jarlath. Info Email: rtierney@hotmail.com.

The Ireland Institute of Pittsburgh - is searching for Host Families for their programs throughout the year. The next group from the Monaghan and Portadown Partnership participants arrive the end of August; from Counties Armagh, Cavan, Down, Louth, Monaghan and Tyrone. If you can help please call 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/

Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre – ‘The Lieutenant of Inishmore’, July 12 – Aug 4; ‘Private Lives’, Aug 16 – Sep 9; ‘Pride & Prejudice’ Dec. 6-22. Performances at the Charity Randal Theatre in the Stephen Foster Memorial. Info; PICT 412.561.6000. Tickets http://www.proartstickets.org/ or 412.394.3353.

NOW through July 8
Smithsonian Folklife Festival featuring Northern Ireland, promoting Northern Ireland’s arts and culture, education, food and drink, tourism, trade and business. Approximately 120 musicians, artists, cooks and craftspeople from NI will take part. Website: http://www.rediscoverni.com/. This takes place at the National Mall in Washington DC. For more information, log onto http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/or http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/

Tuesday, July 3
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 8:00 pm.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave. In The Strip, 412.642.6622 - Ceili Dancing from 7:30 pm, all are welcome. Dance classes curtailed until September.

Wednesday, July 4
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle Closed for America’s 231st Birthday.

Paddy’s Pour House, Closed for America’s 231st Birthday.

Thursday, July 5
‘2007 Maidens of the Mournes Fundraiser’, Jocilyn Delaney, Miss Smiling Irish Eyes, will represent Pittsburgh at The Maidens of the Mourne’ at Warrenpoint, County Down, Northern Ireland in August. Fundraiser takes place at Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 7:00pm. Live Irish Music with Terry Griffith and Guaranteed Irish, Hors’deouvres, Beer, Wine & Soft Drinks included in Admission - $25.00. Information Maggie Cloonan 412.366.6896 or Jimmy Mullin 412.231.7084.

Friday, July 6
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave, in The Strip, 412.642.6612 features Celtic Rock with Red Hand Paddy at 9:00 pm.

Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Tony Egan at 9:00 pm.

Saturday, July 7
Pittsburgh Irish Rowing Club will host The St. Brendan’s Cup Regatta at All-States Marina (412.741.6810) in Glendale (near I-79 off Rte 65). Teams participating – Albany, Annapolis, Boston, Columbus, Milwaukee, Philadelphia. If you are interested in rowing contact Patrick Clark at 412.761.3897 or Email: Patrick.j.clark@att.net. Or Christine Mulkerrin at camulkerrin@gmail.com.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave, in The Strip, 412.642.6612 features Ballad Singer Mike Gallagher at 9:00 pm.

Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Jack Puskar at 9:00 pm.

Sunday, July 8
Echoes of Erin, The Ireland Report with Ann Bray in Dublin.

Allegheny County Board AOH is sponsoring Irish Day at PNC Park for Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago Cubs. Game time 1:35pm. All inclusive package – Discounted Outfield Reserved Ticket (Section 139-145); Early entry to Riverwalk events (Gates open at 10:30am); Irish music and entertainment; Pirates Irish Day Cap; Voucher to be redeemed for Authentic Irish Cuisine. Call Patrick Rusiski at 412.325.4489. Price: $25.00 per package, plus S & H.

Wednesday, July 11
It’s Irish Day at Kennywood Park sponsored by The Irish Centre of Pittsburgh. Funday Passes $20, Senior Passes $10 (proof of age). There will be Live Music & Irish Dancers, Ballad Singer Terry Griffith, na Gaels, Burke Irish Dancers, Bell School of Irish Dancing. Information Mac 412.951.7068 Email: macattack1916@yahoo.com and Richard Henry 724.864.2228 Email: rlh7@earthlink.net. Sponsored by The Irish Centre of Pittsburgh.

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

Friday, July 13
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave, in The Strip, 412.642.6612 features The Susko Brothers at 9:00 pm.

Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Jack Puskar at 9:00 pm.

Saturday, July 14
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave, in The Strip, 412.642.6612 features Cue Ball at 9:00 pm.

Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Ballad Singer Mike Gallagher at 9:00 pm.

Sunday, July 15
Echoes of Erin, The Ireland Report from Enniskillen with Davy Kettyles.

Pittsburgh Celtics Gaelic Football Club host a Cleveland, St. Pat’s at Founders Field. Info Email: rtierney@hotmail.com.

Pittsburgh Banshees Gaelic Football Club host the Ladies Cleveland St. Pat’s at Founders Field. Info Email: pittsburghbanshees@yahoo.com

Friday, July 20 – Sunday, July 22
Cleveland Cultural Festival at Berea Fairgrounds. Information: 1.800.485.8013. Entertainment with John McDermott, Cherish The Ladies, Gaelic Storm, Eileen Ivers, Johnny McEvoy, Seven Nations, Liz Carroll & John Doyle, Dublin City Ramblers, Tommy Fleming, Tommy Makem, New Barleycorn, The Prodigals, James Kilbane, Dermot Henry, Dennis Doyle, Jimmy Carton, Brace Yourself Bridget, The Kilroys, Mossy Moran, Brendan Shine, Bruno Boys, Pete Kelly Ceili Band, Jerry Lynch, George Casey and more.

Friday, July 20
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave, in The Strip, 412.642.6612 features Irish Music at 9:00 pm.

Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Laughrey Connelly at 9:00 pm.

Saturday, July 21
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave, in The Strip, 412.642.6612 features Corned Beef & Curry at 9:00 pm.

Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features The Rivermen at 9:00 pm.

Sunday, July 22
Echoes of Erin, The Ireland Report with Mairtin O’Muilleoir. Managing Director, Andersonstown News / Belfast Media Group http://www.apublishersblog.blogspot.com/ http://www.irelandclick.com/.

Pittsburgh Celtics Gaelic Football Club at Detroit, Wolf Tones. Info Email: rtierney@hotmail.com.

Pittsburgh Banshees Gaelic Football Club at Detroit, St. Anne. Info Email: pittsburghbanshees@yahoo.com

Friday, July 27
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave, in The Strip, 412.642.6612 features Andy Stewart Tribute at 9:00 pm.

Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Sean McClorey on Vocals & Guitar at 9:00 pm.

Saturday, July 28
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave, in The Strip, 412.642.6612 features Michael Murphy & The Shannon River Band at 9:00 pm.

Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Ballad Singer Mike Gallagher at 9:00 pm.

Sunday, July 29
Echoes of Erin, The Ireland Report with Diane Byrnes; telephone Interview with David Munnelly of The David Munnelly Band, performing at The Pittsburgh Irish Festival in September. Exciting Group! Another Interview with Stephanie Black, Author of the Liffey River Series.

Pittsburgh Celtics Gaelic Football Club host Cleveland St. Jarlath, at Founders Field. Info Email: rtierney@hotmail.com.

Sunday, August 5
Echoes of Erin, The Ireland Report with Patricia Sharkey, Editor, Dun-na-ngall Newsletter. Guest in studio is Brian O’Neill of ‘The O’Neill’ Clan, talking on ‘The Flights of Earls’ and the O’Neill Summer School in County Antrim.

Pittsburgh Celtics Gaelic Football Club a Friendly Game with DC Gaels in Washington. Info Email: rtierney@hotmail.com.

Pittsburgh Banshees Gaelic Football Club a Friendly Game with the DC Lady Gaels in Washington. Info Email: pittsburghbanshees@yahoo.com
Monday, August 6
The Year of Remembrance Committee
will host Alan Brecknell with the Pat Finucane Center in Newry, County Down. He will address a Pittsburgh audience at Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle. Mr. Brecknell is doing a Masters degree LLM in Human Rights Law at Univ. of Ulster at the Transitional Justice Institute. His presentation will be on “Political Collusion and the Quest for Reconciliation, Truth Recovery and Healing in Ireland”. Donations accepted at the door. 50 / 50 Raffle. All proceeds benefit the Fat Finucane Center. From 6:30 pm. Dinner will be available from the menu. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Information: Sarah McAuliffe-Bellin sarahm1916@stargate.net or Diane Byrnes diane.byrnes@verizon.net.

Monday, August 6 – Sunday, August 12
The World Fleadh, Irish & Celtic Music Festival; Portlaoise, Co. Laois, Ireland. Traditional & Celtic, Theatre Concerts, Contemporary, ‘Lord of the Dance’ Ceili’s, Dance Workshops & Demonstrations, Competitions, Master Classes, Food, Craft Fairs. 19 Stages and Venues throughout the town. Enquiries: 011+353+68+28008 Email: enquiries@theworldfleadh.com.

Sunday, August 12
Echoes of Erin, The Ireland Report with Diane Byrnes, Guest in Studio is Tony Novosel, Ph.D., Professor at Univ. of Pittsburgh; talking on his summer in Belfast.

Pittsburgh Banshees Gaelic Football Club – Midwest Final. Details TBA pittsburghbanshees@yahoo.com

St. Brendan’s Crossing will host a Book Signing with Stephanie Black, Author of the River Liffey Series from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. 412-471-0700.

Friday, August 17 – Monday, August 20
Take A Trip to the Milwaukee Irish Fest, contact Diane Byrnes, Email: diane.byrnes@verizon.net or phone: 412.781.6368. Entertainment includes: The Barra MacNeils, Beoga , Blackthorn , Blarney, The Celtic Tenors, Cherish the Ladies, Aoife Clancy, Liz Carroll, Damien Dempsey, John Doyle, David Munnelly Band, Eddi Reader, The Elders, Enter the Haggis, The Fuchsia Band, Gaelic Storm, Ladies of Longford, Liadan, Denis Liddy Ceili Band, Leahy, Tommy Makem, Makem & Spain Brothers, Millish, Cathie Ryan, Scythian, Seanchai & the Unity Squad, Seven Nations on Saturday only.

Sunday, August 19
Echoes of Erin, The Ireland Report from Enniskillen with Davy Kettyles.
Pittsburgh Celtics Gaelic Football Club – Midwest Final. Details TBA. rtierney@hotmail.com

Sunday, August 26
Echoes of Erin, The Ireland Report with Mairtin O’Muilleoir. Managing Director, Andersonstown News / Belfast Media Group http://www.apublishersblog.blogspot.com/ http://www.irelandclick.com/. Guest in studio, Earl McCabe, President, Pittsburgh Gaelic Arts Society.

Friday, September 7 – Sunday, September 9
NEW VENUE Pittsburgh Irish Festival at Amphitheatre at Sandcastle, 1000 Sandcastle Drive, West Homestead PA. 412.422.1113; between the waterpark and Costco, near the Waterfront. Entertainment: David Munnelley Band, Makem & Spain Brothers, Glengarry Bhoys, plus more TBA.

Saturday, September 8
LAOH National President Dinner, Dorothy Flaherty Weldon at Radisson Hotel, Greentree PA. Mass celebrated at 3:30 pm by Rev. Francis X. Hanley, National LAOH Chaplain. Cocktails and Dinner to follow. Entertainment with Guaranteed Irish. Reservations: 724-258-3352 or Email: dorothyweldon@comcast.net.

Sunday, September 16
Echoes of Erin, The Ireland Report with Davy Kettyles. Interview with Paula McDonald with Gaelscoil an Lonnian in Belfast.

Sunday, September 23
Echoes of Erin, The Ireland Report with Mairtin O’Muilleoir. Managing Director, Andersonstown News / Belfast Media Group http://www.apublishersblog.blogspot.com/ http://www.irelandclick.com/. Interview with Boys of the Lough.

Pittsburgh Ceili Club will hold their PCC Picnic at Rose Barn in North Park; details TBA.

Friday, September 28
Boys of the Lough appear in Concert at The Hillman Center for Performing Arts at Shadyside Academy, 423 Fox Chapel Road. Tickets through ProArts http://www.proartstickets.org/ or 412-394-3353.

Sunday, September 30
Gaelic Arts Society of Pittsburgh 2008 Opening Luncheon at Church of the Epiphany’s McDowell Hall. Information John Webber 412.758.5446 or Email: jfwnamesman@aol.com

Sunday, October 28
Samhain, The Celtic New Year Celebration – a fundraiser for Echoes of Erin at Mullaney’s Castle (Harp & Fiddle), 24th Street & Penn Ave. in The Strip, 4:00 pm. The Pub is converted into ‘Mullaney’s Castle’, Staff & Committee are dressed in costume. Donation $15.00. Entertainment: Ballad Singer Terry Griffith, na Gaels plus more. Costume Contest with prizes, Cultural Baskets

Saturday, November 10
The 2007 Balmoral Classic United States Junior Solo Bagpipe Competition & and Evening Concert, TBA at Carnegie Music Hall, Oakland. Information: George Balderose 412.323.2707 Email: info@bagpipe.org.

January 26 – February 2, 2008
Western Caribbean - Back to Back
Andy Cooney Cruse of Irish Stars 2008 aboard Costa Mediterranea, Ports of Call Key West, Grand Cayman, Roatan, Honduras, Cozumel. Entertainment includes: Ronan Tynan, Andy Cooney & his Band, Noel V. Ginnity, Paddy Noonan, Paddy Cole, Eamon Gillespie, Kathy & Andreas Durkin, Screaming Orphans, Celtic Fusion Dancers, Tom Comerford, Stephens green, Fintan Stanley, Jack McGuire & Bill Lewis. 1.800.499.2010.

February 2 – 9, 2008
Eastern Caribbean
Andy Cooney Cruse of Irish Stars 2008 aboard Costa Mediterranea, Ports of Call San Juan, St. Thomas, La Romana, Grand Turks. Entertainment includes; Ronan Tynan, Andy Cooney & his Band, Irish Sopranos, Willie Lynch Band, Eamon Gillespie, Pat & Fran Marnane, Celtic Fusion Dancers, Tom Comerford, Jimmy McPhail, Ken McBride, Shay Mac, Jackie Nelson, & Bill Lewis. 1.800.499.2010

January 27 – February 3, 2008
Irish Festival Cruise aboard Celebrity Millennium to Eastern Caribbean, Ports of Call: San Juan, Tortola, Casa de Campo and Labadee. Entertainment with Tommy Makem, Cherish The Ladies, Mary Black & The Black Brothers, Bogside Rogues, Dermot Henry, Tommy Sands, Matt Cunningham’s Irish Ceili Band, John Gleeson, Mike Mazur, and more. 1-800-441.HARP.

GUESTS and INTERVIEWS 2007

July 1- Brookline Buddies – Joe & Kathy McGee, The O’Tooles’s - Danny & Mary Jo, Marty & Dina
July 22 Guest Host – Jim Caldwell
July 29 David Munnelly, performing at Pgh Irish Fest; and Stephanie Black, Author of the River Liffey Series

August 5 Brian O’Neill of The O’Neill Clan
August 12 Tony Novosel, PhD. Professor, on the North of Ireland
August 26 Earl McCabe, President, Gaelic Arts Society of Pgh

Sept 2 Matthew Craig, Pittsburgh Irish Festival
Sept 23 Interview with Boys of The Lough


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Sunday, June 24, 2007

The Carpenter From Kerry

A long time Irish stalwart in Pittsburgh passed away on Sunday, June 17, 2007. Tom O'Donoghue, Proprietor of The Blarney Stone Restaurant in Etna.

Tom had a huge impact on the Pittsburgh Irish Community; his passing was sad because of all he had to endure the past four years. He had a big impact on my life as well as many others. I wanted to do something 'special' in tribute to him, so I wrote a poem. One of my listeners suggested I post it to my blog and website. Enjoy.

The Carpenter From Kerry
By Diane Byrnes

There was a young carpenter from Kerry who came to our shores years ago,
God be good to him. Died he did last week which left us in sorrow and woe.
We’ll never forget him, himself and his brogue and the comical gleam in his eye
Twas he could talk, and tell a story too and even sing verse to make us cry.
We’d laugh at his jokes as he would at ours and sometimes our eyes were teary,
And we never grew tired of his wonderful flow of the language
from the carpenter from Kerry.

In the long winter nights by the light of the lamp and the weather outside often dreary and damp,
Or in the spring of the year when the flowers would bloom
and the trees brought forth new life,
Or in the summer time after practice when the young men played ball
with energies still rife,
Twas grand to his place to drop in for a bit for a pull at the tap
with the rest of the folks
For a bit of the craic and an argument, too, about this thing and that,
But the best of the argument always would go to the carpenter from Kerry.

He built many things from bottom to top and always was proud of what he could do.
He worked long and hard and did many jobs to instill
in his children that work was you.
He brought music to many to dance and to sing
and gave work to those who had lesser things.
Listowel was his home, always would be,
he had such delight when he took the family in wings.
The love of his life always by his side and all the children they loved
and nurtured with pride.
We all have memories that carry us through life provided
by the carpenter from Kerry


Peggy his bride, forever his love, in good times and bad and in water above.
Dennis his first born, with wings of his own and Daddy so proud
of the skies Dennis had sown
Mary Kay his flower who blossomed so brightly and brought tons
of laughter ever so mighty
Jack his third, handsome and charming, but most like his dad
it was sometimes alarming
Jeff number four, very soft and gentle and more like his mother
so often an angel
Tommy a twin so pleasant and delightful, played on the field
it was goal and score
Timmy a twin also pleasant and delightful, they were so much alike
it was hard to decipher.
Sheila, the spark that kept them in stitches, on their toes always
so no one would snitch her.
These are the seeds sowed by Peggy Linehan O’Donoghue and
the carpenter from Kerry.


Thomas O’Donoghue, born April 15, 1935 - died June 17, 2007.
The Dash between born and died is life.

Tom O’Donoghue had an impact on many of our lives. Had the Blarney Stone still been in business, the 33rd anniversary would have been celebrated last week. And I am sure many of you participated in Tom’s First Irish Jubilee at Schitizen Park during the late 70’s; had that festival continued it would have been one of the oldest ones in the country.

Tom O’Donoghue had foresight and was responsible for many things that we enjoy today in our community, perhaps now under a different name or organization; but he began many things.

If it were not for Tom O’Donoghue, our Irish community may not exist as it does today as he was instrumental in introducing Irish Americans, to so much of Irish culture, music, Gaelic sports and international visitors. May we always remember him and the many good things he did. May he forever rest in Peace!

Let’s listen to a song he cherished, this goes out to his wife Peggy and all their children. Here’s Mary O’Dowd singing ‘At the Close of an Irish Day’.

Dateline - June 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. June 24, 2007
PITTSBURGH, PA. 15223 PROGRAM # 1005
412.781.6368


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Sunday, June 24
Echoes of Erin, The Ireland Report with Mairtin O’Muilleoir. Managing Director, Andersonstown News / Belfast Media Group www.apublishersblog.blogspot.com www.irelandclick.com.

The Ireland Institute of Pittsburgh - is searching for Host Families for their programs throughout the year. The first group of Wider Horizons Participants arrived May 4 through June 28; the second group arrives July 2 through August 30. These young folks are coming from Monaghan & Armagh and Tyrone & Donegal. If you can help please call 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/

Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre – ‘Hedda Gabbler’, June 14 - 30; ‘The Lieutenant of Inishmore’ , July 12 – Aug 4; ‘Private Lives’, Aug 16 – Sep 9; ‘Pride & Prejudice’ Dec. 6-22. Performances at the Charity Randal Theatre in the Stephen Foster Memorial. Info; PICT 412.561.6000. Tickets www.proartstickets.org or 412.394.3353.

Tuesday, June 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 8:00 pm.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave. In The Strip, 412.642.6622 - Ceili Dancing from 7:30 pm, all are welcome. Dance classes curtailed until September.

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

June 27 through July 8
Smithsonian Folklife Festival featuring Northern Ireland, promoting Northern Ireland’s arts and culture, education, food and drink, tourism, trade and business. Approximately 120 musicians, artists, cooks and craftspeople from NI will take part. Website: www.rediscoverni.com. This takes place at the National Mall in Washington DC. For more information, log onto www.culturenorthernireland.org or www.artscouncil-ni.org

Thursday, June 28
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave. features Bill Toms, a member of the Iron City Houserockers. His solo or duo performances are becoming things of legend. The last Thursday of the month has become a showcase for local acoustic musicians whether they are Irish in style or not. 8:00 PM.

Friday, June 29
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave. In The Strip, 412.642.6622 features Corned Beef & Curry at 9:00 pm.

Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Laughrey Connolly at 9:00 pm.

Saturday, June 30
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave. In The Strip, 412.642.6622 Ballad Singer, Tom Callahan from Buffalo NY at 9:00 pm. Excellent voice and a very broad repertoire of songs along with original material. A Must See!! www.tomcallahan-online.com

Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Jim Lamb on Vocals and Guitar at 9:00 pm.

Sunday, July 1
Echoes of Erin, The Ireland Report with Patricia Sharkey from Donegal; Editor Donegal News Letter

Pittsburgh Celtics Gaelic Football Club at Cleveland, St. Jarlath. Info Email: rtierney@hotmail.com.

Thursday, July 5
‘2007 Maidens of the Mournes Fundraiser’, Jocilyn Delaney, Miss Smiling Irish Eyes, will represent Pittsburgh at The Maidens of the Mourne’ at Warrenpoint, County Down, Northern Ireland in August. Fundraiser takes place at Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 7:00pm. Live Irish Music, Hors’deouvres, Beer, Wine & Soft Drinks included in Admission - $25.00. Information Maggie Cloonan 412.366.6896 or Jimmy Mullin 412.231.7084.


Saturday, July 7
Pittsburgh Irish Rowing Club will host The St. Brendan’s Cup Regatta at All-States Marina (412.741.6810) in Glendale (near I-79 off Rte 65). Teams participating – Albany, Annapolis, Boston, Columbus, Milwaukee, Philadelphia. If you are interested in rowing contact Patrick Clark at 412.761.3897 or Email: Patrick.j.clark@att.net. Or Christine Mulkerrin at camulkerrin@gmail.com.

Sunday, July 8
Echoes of Erin, The Ireland Report with Ann Bray in Dublin.

Allegheny County Board AOH is sponsoring Irish Day at PNC Park for Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago Cubs. Game time 1:35pm. All inclusive package – Discounted Outfield Reserved Ticket (Section 139-145); Early entry to Riverwalk events (Gates open at 10:30am); Irish music and entertainment; Pirates Irish Day Cap; Voucher to be redeemed for Authentic Irish Cuisine. Call Patrick Rusiski at 412.325.4489. Price: $25.00 per package, plus S & H.

Wednesday, July 11
It’s Irish Day at Kennywood Park sponsored by The Irish Centre of Pittsburgh. Funday Passes $20, Senior Passes $10 (proof of age). There will be Live Music & Irish Dancers, Ballad Singer Terry Griffith. Information Mac 412.951.7068 Email: macattack1916@yahoo.com and Richard Henry 724.864.2228 Email: rlh7@earthlink.net. Sponsored by The Irish Centre of Pittsburgh

Sunday, July 15
Pittsburgh Celtics Gaelic Football Club host a Cleveland, St. Pat’s at Founders Field. Info Email: rtierney@hotmail.com.

Pittsburgh Banshees Gaelic Football Club host the Ladies Cleveland St. Pat’s at Founders Field. Info Email: pittsburghbanshees@yahoo.com

Friday, July 20 – Sunday, July 22
Cleveland Cultural Festival at Berea Fairgrounds. Information: 1.800.485.8013. Entertainment with John McDermott, Cherish The Ladies, Gaelic Storm, Eileen Ivers, Johnny McEvoy, Seven Nations, Liz Carroll & John Doyle, Dublin City Ramblers, Tommy Fleming, Tommy Makem, New Barleycorn, The Prodigals, James Kilbane, Dermot Henry, Dennis Doyle, Jimmy Carton, Brace Yourself Bridget, The Kilroys, Mossy Moran, Brendan Shine, Bruno Boys, Pete Kelly Ceili Band, Jerry Lynch, George Casey and more.

Sunday, July 22
Pittsburgh Celtics Gaelic Football Club at Detroit, Wolf Tones. Info Email: rtierney@hotmail.com.
Pittsburgh Banshees Gaelic Football Club at Detroit, St. Anne. Info Email: pittsburghbanshees@yahoo.com

Sunday, July 29
Echoes of Erin, telephone Interview with David Munnelly of The David Munnelly Band, performing at The Pittsburgh Irish Festival in September. Exciting Group!

Pittsburgh Celtics Gaelic Football Club host Cleveland St. Jarlath, at Founders Field. Info Email: rtierney@hotmail.com.

Sunday, August 5
Echoes of Erin, The Ireland Report with Patricia Sharkey, Editor, Dun-na-ngall Newsletter. Guest in studio is Brian O’Neill of ‘The O’Neill’ Clan, talking on ‘The Flights of Earls’ and the O’Neill Summer School in County Antrim.

Pittsburgh Celtics Gaelic Football Club a Friendly Game with DC Gaels in Washington. Info Email: rtierney@hotmail.com.

Pittsburgh Banshees Gaelic Football Club a Friendly Game with the DC Lady Gaels in Washington. Info Email: pittsburghbanshees@yahoo.com

Monday, August 6
The Year of Remembrance Committee will host Alan Brecknell with the Pat Finucane Center in Newry, County Down. He will address a Pittsburgh audience at Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle. Mr. Brecknell is doing a Masters degree LLM in Human Rights Law at Univ. of Ulster at the Transitional Justice Institute. He will talk about PONI and HET i.e. the positive and negative aspects of historical investigations and why that leads us to advocate a bottom up approach to transitional justice. Donations accepted at the door. 50 / 50 Raffle. All proceeds benefit the Fat Finucane Center. From 6:30 pm. Dinner will be available from the menu. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Information: Sarah McAuliffe-Bellin sarahm1916@stargate.net or Diane Byrnes diane.byrnes@verizon.net.

Monday, August 6 – Sunday, August 12
The World Fleadh, Irish & Celtic Music Festival; Portlaoise, Co. Laois, Ireland. Traditional & Celtic, Theatre Concerts, Contemporary, ‘Lord of the Dance’ Ceili’s, Dance Workshops & Demonstrations, Competitions, Master Classes, Food, Craft Fairs. 19 Stages and Venues throughout the town. Enquiries: 011+353+68+28008 Email: enquiries@theworldfleadh.com.

Friday, August 17 – Monday, August 20
Take A Trip to the Milwaukee Irish Fest, contact Diane Byrnes, Email: diane.byrnes@verizon.net or phone: 412.781.6368. Entertainment includes: The Barra MacNeils, Beoga , Blackthorn , Blarney, The Celtic Tenors, Cherish the Ladies, Aoife Clancy, Liz Carroll, Damien Dempsey, John Doyle, David Munnelly Band, Eddi Reader, The Elders, Enter the Haggis, The Fuchsia Band, Gaelic Storm, Ladies of Longford, Liadan, Denis Liddy Ceili Band, Leahy, Tommy Makem, Makem & Spain Brothers, Millish, Cathie Ryan, Scythian, Seanchai & the Unity Squad, Seven Nations on Saturday only.

Sunday, August 12
Echoes of Erin, Guest in Studio is Tony Novosel, Ph.D., Professor at Univ. of Pittsburgh; talking on his summer in Belfast.
Pittsburgh Banshees Gaelic Football Club – Midwest Final. Details TBA pittsburghbanshees@yahoo.com

Sunday, August 19
Pittsburgh Celtics Gaelic Football Club – Midwest Final. Details TBA. rtierney@hotmail.com

Friday, Sept 7 – Sunday, Sept 9
NEW VENUE Pittsburgh Irish Festival at Amphitheatre at Sandcastle, 1000 Sandcastle Drive, West Homestead PA. 412.422.1113; between the waterpark and Costco, near the Waterfront. Entertainment: David Munnelley Band, Makem & Spain Brothers, Glengarry Bhoys, plus more TBA.

Saturday, September 8
LAOH National President Dinner, Dorothy Flaherty Weldon at Radisson Hotel, Greentree PA. Mass celebrated at 3:30 pm by Rev. Francis X. Hanley, National LAOH Chaplain. Cocktails and Dinner to follow. Entertainment with Guaranteed Irish. Reservations: 724-258-3352 or Email: dorothyweldon@comcast.net.

Sunday, September 23
Pittsburgh Ceili Club will hold their PCC Picnic at Rose Barn in North Park; details TBA.

Friday, September 28
Boys of the Lough appear in Concert at The Hillman Center for Performing Arts at Shadyside Academy, 423 Fox Chapel Road. Tickets through ProArts www.proartstickets.org or 412-394-3353.

Sunday, September 30
Gaelic Arts Society of Pittsburgh 2008 Opening Luncheon at Church of the Epiphany’s McDowell Hall. Information John Webber 412.758.5446 or Email: jfwnamesman@aol.com

Sunday, October 28
Samhain, The Celtic New Year Celebration – a fundraiser for Echoes of Erin at Mullaney’s Castle (Harp & Fiddle), 24th Street & Penn Ave. in The Strip, 4:00 pm. The Pub is converted into ‘Mullaney’s Castle’, Staff & Committee are dressed in costume. Donation $15.00. Entertainment: Ballad Singer Terry Griffith, na Gaels plus more. Costume Contest with prizes, Cultural Baskets

Saturday, November 10
The 2007 Balmoral Classic United States Junior Solo Bagpipe Competition & and Evening Concert, TBA at Carnegie Music Hall, Oakland. Information: George Balderose 412.323.2707 Email: info@bagpipe.org.

January 26 – February 2, 2008 Western Caribbean - Back to Back
Andy Cooney Cruse of Irish Stars 2008 aboard Costa Mediterranea, Ports of Call Key West, Grand Cayman, Roatan, Honduras, Cozumel. Entertainment includes: Ronan Tynan, Andy Cooney & his Band, Noel V. Ginnity, Paddy Noonan, Paddy Cole, Eamon Gillespie, Kathy & Andreas Durkin, Screaming Orphans, Celtic Fusion Dancers, Tom Comerford, Stephens green, Fintan Stanley, Jack McGuire & Bill Lewis. 1.800.499.2010.

February 2 – 9, 2008 Eastern Caribbean
Andy Cooney Cruse of Irish Stars 2008 aboard Costa Mediterranea, Ports of Call San Juan, St. Thomas, La Romana, Grand Turks. Entertainment includes; Ronan Tynan, Andy Cooney & his Band, Irish Sopranos, Willie Lynch Band, Eamon Gillespie, Pat & Fran Marnane, Celtic Fusion Dancers, Tom Comerford, Jimmy McPhail, Ken McBride, Shay Mac, Jackie Nelson, & Bill Lewis. 1.800.499.2010

January 27 – February 3, 2008
Irish Festival Cruise aboard Celebrity Millennium to Eastern Caribbean, Ports of Call: San Juan, Tortola, Casa de Campo and Labadee. Entertainment with Tommy Makem, Cherish The Ladies, Mary Black & The Black Brothers, Bogside Rogues, Dermot Henry, Tommy Sands, Matt Cunningham’s Irish Ceili Band, John Gleeson, Mike Mazur, and more. 1-800-441.HARP.

GUESTS and INTERVIEWS 2007

June 3 - SPECIAL Part 1 - The Clancy Brothers & Tommy Makem Revisited
June 10 - SPECIAL Part 2 - The Clancy Brothers & Tommy Makem Revisited

July 1 - Brookline Buddies
July 29- David Munnelly, of County Mayo and the David Munnelly Band

August 5 - Brian O’Neill of The O’Neill Clan
August 12 -Tony Novosel, PhD. Professor, on the North of Ireland
August 26 - Earl McCabe, President, Gaelic Arts Society of Pgh

Sept 2 - Matthew Craig, Pittsburgh Irish Festival
Sept 23 - Interview with Boys of The Lough


SPONSORS OF THE IRELAND REPORT 2007

January, February & March - Goodrich, Goodrich Attorney’s At Law,

Friday, June 22, 2007

Playlist - June 24

ECHOES OF ERIN
Hosted by Diane Byrnes
Online at
http://eoe.pittsounds.com/
June 24, 2007
PROGRAM # 1005


The IRELAND REPORT – Mairtin O’Muilleoir,
www.apublishersblog.blogspot.com
Managing Editor, Belfast Media Group
Andersonstown News
www.irelandclick.com

Pittsburgh Irish Network,
www.pittsburghirish.org
Davy Kettyles, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh
Patricia Sharkey. Editor
Donegal Newsletter,
www.dun-na-ngall.com
Ann Bray, Dublin

June SPONSOR –
Ancient Order of Hibernians
St. Patrick Division 4, North Hills

Let The Music Take Us Home
by Tom Callahan
CD ‘Irish American’

Gentle Mother
by Erin’s Pride
CD ‘May The Road Rise Up To Meet You’

Trolleyed
by Beoga
CD ‘Mischief’

Four Green Fields
by Tommy Makem
CD ‘The Tommy Makem Songbag’

Poem: The Carpenter From Kerry
by Diane Byrnes

At the Close of An Irish Day
by Mary O’Dowd
CD ‘At The Close of An Irish Day’

The Old Man
by The Fureys
CD ‘I Will Love You’


Record Companies
Compass Records www.compassrecords.com
CD Baby www.cdbaby.com
Red Biddy Records http://www.redbiddy.com/tmaudio.html
Rego Irish Records http://www.regorecords.com/

Sunday, June 17, 2007

Gaelscoil an Lonnain

I'm on a writing frenzy now!! The Mural you see here was created by students from Gaelscoil an Lonnain in Belfast. Gaelscoil an Lonnain provides an Irish-Medium education for Pre-School, Primary and Post-Primary ages. This Mural was the 'Grand Prize' in the fundraising efforts in 2006.

I happened to have been the grand prize winner and because of lack of wall space in my home, this Mural was donated to The Irish Centre of Pittsburgh where it hangs very proudly on one of the new walls.

The children painted characters in Irish mythodology and did a beautiful job.


We had 'The Year of Remembrance Committee (TYORC)' meeting last week where I took a couple of photos. Here we have Sarah McAliffe-Bellin with the IAUC, Terry Callahan with the AOH and Chairman of the AOH Allegheny County Hunger Project, Jim Green AOH Pennsylvania State President, myself with Echoes of Erin, Mary Mannion with the IAUC and Greg Garrison with the Knights of Equity.

For the past few years Sarah McAuliffe-Bellin has brought the Gaelscoil an Lonnain fundraising efforts to Pittsburgh. Again in 2007 Sarah is exposing our Pittsburgh citizens on the benefits of an Irish-Medium education. Tickets for the fundraising are only $3.00 each. If you are interested in purchasing a few tickets, contact Sarah at: sarahm1916@stargate.net or ring her at 412-782-2715. The drawing will take place in October.

Slan,
Diane Byrnes

Playlist - June 17

ECHOES OF ERIN
Hosted by Diane Byrnes
Online at
http://eoe.pittsounds.com/
June 17, 2007
PROGRAM # 1004

19th Year Broadcasting

The IRELAND REPORT – Diane Byrnes and
Craic Radio, Dublin

Mairtin O’Muilleoir,
www.apublishersblog.blogspot.com
Managing Editor, Belfast Media Group
Andersonstown News
www.irelandclick.com

Pittsburgh Irish Network,
www.pittsburghirish.org
Davy Kettyles, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh
Patricia Sharkey. Editor
Donegal Newsletter,
www.dun-na-ngall.com
Ann Bray, Dublin

June SPONSOR –
Ancient Order of Hibernians
St. Patrick Division 4, North Hills

Dig Paddy Dig
by Tom Callahan
CD ‘Irish American’

New Republic
by Richard Gilpin (Belfast born Donegal based)
CD ‘Loose Ends’

Ring of Kerry Polkas
by West O’Clare
CD ‘Four Track Mind’

Summerfly
by Heidi Talbot
CD ‘Heidi Talbot’

The Voyage
by Terry Griffith
CD ‘Songs From The Pub’

The American Polka
by David Munnelly
CD ‘Swing’

Candlelight and Wine
by Jackie Nelson
CD ‘Candlelight and Wine’

Ceili-o
by Pate Kane
CD ‘Silver Anniversary Collection’

The Geese in The Bog / The Jig of Slurs
by Tannahill Weavers
CD ‘Live & In Session’

Saturday, June 16, 2007

Happenings Around My Town

Ancient Order of Hibernians,
Pennsylvania State President Dinner
Saturday, May 19, 2007
Greentree Holiday Inn

Jim Green has been AOH Pennsylvania State President for the past two years. A celebration of his achievements took place with a Dinner / Dance at the Greentree Holiday Inn on May 19, 2007. It was an excellent night, well attended by many family, friends and national dignitaries. The Emcee for the evening was Glen Cannon with AOH Division 9, former Chairman of the St. Patrick's Day Parade and Board Member of The Irish Society for Education and Charity.


Picture #1 is Jim & Lynn Green, a bit more relaxed after all the speeches.

I had the honor of sitting with a very influential and distinguished group of people. Picture #2 is AOH Pennsylvania State Past President, Kevin Donohue and his wife Patty. Kevin is a member of AOH Robert Emmett Division 23 in Lawrenceville and former Chairman of the St. Patrick's Day Parade.

Seated beside me was the LAOH National President, Dorothy Weldon from Washington County, Pennsylvania. Dorothy and I are often at the same events but seldom have time to really chat. This evening we had some very interesting discussions. From all I heard about Dorothy that evening she is a very effective National President.

Picture #3 - Dorothy Weldon, LAOH National President

After Dinner it was time for some photos. Above, Picture #4 is beginning on the left - Patrick O'Brien, President, AOH St. Patrick Division 4 in the North Hills. Kevin Donohue, Past PA State President. John McEvoy, AOH Division 9 and Allegheny County AOH Secretary. In the center is Jim Green, AOH PA. State President and a member of AOH Monsignor Charles Owen Rice Division 1, South Hills. Denny Donnelly, AOH Allegheny County President and member of AOH Sean MacBride Division 32 in Carnegie. Dan Devinney, AOH Allegheny County Treasurer and member of AOH Robert Emmett Division 23 in Lawrenceville. Rich O'Malley, member of AOH Monsignor Charles Owen Rice Division 1, South Hills. Dorothy Weldon, LAOH National President.

Picture #5 is Jim Green thanking his 'team' and all the people who helped to make his term so effective.


Picture #6 is AOH National President Jack Meehan from Quincy, MA and beside him is Joe Farrell with AOH Division 9 in Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA. This was the first time I had the pleasure of meeting and talking with Mr. Meehan and our discussion was very good.


Picture #7 is LAOH National Chaplin Fr. Frances Hanley with LAOH National President Dorothy Weldon.

Picture #8 is AOH Pennsylvania State Hunger Project Chairman, Ed Dougherty from Philadelphia. Seated beside him is Rose Franchelli a friend of Dorothy Weldon's and beside her is Fr. Frances Hanley.

Another person seated at our table was AOH PA State Vice President Seamus Boyle from Philadelphia; unfortunately Seamus was out and about as I was taking photos.

This evening was a 'grand night'! What struck me most was the accolades paid to Jim Green. I work with Jim on 'The Year of Remembrance Committee' (TYORC). I have said to him many times how much I enjoy working with him because I like his 'thought processes' and how he approaches situations; plus he brings to the table much creativity with good ideas and ways to achieve fruition; along with his excellent leadership. As I listened to the comments made by men and women who have worked closely with Jim over the past several years, they verbalized what I had verbalized to Jim; and I didn't know that going into the evening.

The response from the women in the LAOH was outstanding. I interpreted their response as a huge amount of respect and support for all his efforts as Pennsylvania State President.

There was a tremendous amount of harmony in the room; it felt so good to be a part of it and to meet and eat at the same table as many of Jim Green's distinguished guests.

On a side note, I am not a member of the LAOH; I was there as a friend of Jim's.

Ah, it was a grand night!

Slan,

Diane Byrnes

Dateline - June 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/
In 19th Year Broadcasting!!

Diane V. Byrnes DATELINE IRISH
78 GRANT AVE. June 17, 2007
PITTSBURGH, PA. 15223 PROGRAM # 1004
412.781.6368

June SPONSOR – Ancient Order of Hibernians
St. Patrick Division 4, North Hills

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Sunday, June 17
Echoes of Erin, The Ireland Report with Mairtin O’Muilleoir. Managing Director, Andersonstown News / Belfast Media Group www.apublishersblog.blogspot.com www.irelandclick.com. Davy Kettyles will be with us next week.

The Ireland Institute of Pittsburgh - is searching for Host Families for their programs throughout the year. The first group of Wider Horizons Participants arrived May 4 through June 28; the second group arrives July 2 through August 30. These young folks are coming from Monaghan & Armagh and Tyrone & Donegal. If you can help please call 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/

Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre – ‘Hedda Gabbler’, June 14 - 30; ‘The Lieutenant of Inishmore’ , July 12 – Aug 4; ‘Private Lives’, Aug 16 – Sep 9; ‘Pride & Prejudice’ Dec. 6-22. Performances at the Charity Randal Theatre in the Stephen Foster Memorial. Info; PICT 412.561.6000. Tickets www.proartstickets.org or 412.394.3353.

Tuesday, June 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 8:00 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, June 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, June 21
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave. In The Strip, 412.642.6622 features Tony Egan at 9:00 pm.

Friday, June 22
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave. In The Strip, 412.642.6622 The Susko Brothers, Irish Ballads, Contemporary, Roc n’ Rol at 9:00 pm.

Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Tony Egan on Vocals and Guitar at 9:00 pm.

Saturday, June 23
AOH St. Patrick Division 4 in the North Hills will sponsor their Day of Irish Entertainment at Schitzen Park off Babcock Blvd. in Millvale. All day event from Noon. Entertainment with Ballad Singer, Terry Griffith and West O’Clare, Irish Step Dancers and Joe The Juggler.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave. In The Strip, 412.642.6622, Michael Murphy & The Shannon River Band 9:00 pm.

Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Sean McClorey on Vocals and Guitar at 9:00 pm.

Sunday, June 24
Echoes of Erin, The Ireland Report with Davy Kettyles from Enniskillen, County Fermanagh.

June 27 through July 8
Smithsonian Folklife Festival featuring Northern Ireland, promoting Northern Ireland’s arts and culture, education, food and drink, tourism, trade and business. Approximately 120 musicians, artists, cooks and craftspeople from NI will take part. Website: www.rediscoverni.com. This takes place at the National Mall in Washington DC. For more information, log onto www.culturenorthernireland.org or www.artscouncil-ni.org

Thursday, June 28

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave. features Bill Toms, a member of the Iron City Houserockers. His solo or duo performances are becoming things of legend. The last Thursday of the month has become a showcase for local acoustic musicians whether they are Irish in style or not. 8:00 PM.

Friday, June 29
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave. In The Strip, 412.642.6622 features Corned Beef & Curry at 9:00 pm.

Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Laughrey Connolly at 9:00 pm.

Saturday, June 30
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave. In The Strip, 412.642.6622 Ballad Singer, Tom Callahan from Buffalo NY at 9:00 pm. Excellent voice and a very broad repertoire of songs along with original material. A Must See!! www.tomcallahan-online.com

Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Jim Lamb on Vocals and Guitar at 9:00 pm.

Sunday, July 1
Echoes of Erin, The Ireland Report with Patricia Sharkey from Donegal; Editor Donegal News Letter

Pittsburgh Celtics Gaelic Football Club at Cleveland, St. Jarlath. Info Email: rtierney@hotmail.com.

Thursday, July 5
‘2007 Maidens of the Mournes Fundraiser’, Jocilyn Delaney, Miss Smiling Irish Eyes, will represent Pittsburgh at The Maidens of the Mourne’ at Warrenpoint, County Down, Northern Ireland in August. Fundraiser takes place at Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 7:00pm. Live Irish Music, Hors’deouvres, Beer, Wine & Soft Drinks included in Admission - $25.00. Information Maggie Cloonan 412.366.6896 or Jimmy Mullin 412.231.7084.

Saturday, July 7
Pittsburgh Irish Rowing Club will host The St. Brendan’s Cup Regatta at All-States Marina (412.741.6810) in Glendale (near I-79 off Rte 65). Teams participating – Albany, Annapolis, Boston, Columbus, Milwaukee, Philadelphia. If you are interested in rowing contact Patrick Clark at 412.761.3897 or Email: Patrick.j.clark@att.net. Or Christine Mulkerrin at camulkerrin@gmail.com.

Sunday, July 8
Echoes of Erin, The Ireland Report with Ann Bray in Dublin.
Allegheny County Board AOH is sponsoring Irish Day at PNC Park for Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago Cubs. Game time 1:35pm. All inclusive package – Discounted Outfield Reserved Ticket (Section 139-145); Early entry to Riverwalk events (Gates open at 10:30am); Irish music and entertainment; Pirates Irish Day Cap; Voucher to be redeemed for Authentic Irish Cuisine. Call Patrick Rusiski at 412.325.4489. Price: $25.00 per package, plus S & H.

Wednesday, July 11
It’s Irish Day at Kennywood Park sponsored by The Irish Centre of Pittsburgh. Funday Passes $20, Senior Passes $10 (proof of age). There will be Live Music & Irish Dancers, Ballad Singer Terry Griffith. Information Mac 412.951.7068 Email: macattack1916@yahoo.com and Richard Henry 724.864.2228 Email: rlh7@earthlink.net. Sponsored by The Irish Centre of Pittsburgh


Sunday, July 15
Pittsburgh Celtics Gaelic Football Club host a Cleveland, St. Pat’s at Founders Field. Info Email: rtierney@hotmail.com. Pittsburgh Banshees Gaelic Football Club host the Ladies Cleveland St. Pat’s at Founders Field. Info Email: pittsburghbanshees@yahoo.com

Friday, July 20 – Sunday, July 22
Cleveland Cultural Festival at Berea Fairgrounds. Information: 1.800.485.8013. Entertainment with John McDermott, Cherish The Ladies, Gaelic Storm, Eileen Ivers, Johnny McEvoy, Seven Nations, Liz Carroll & John Doyle, Dublin City Ramblers, Tommy Fleming, Tommy Makem, New Barleycorn, The Prodigals, James Kilbane, Dermot Henry, Dennis Doyle, Jimmy Carton, Brace Yourself Bridget, The Kilroys, Mossy Moran, Brendan Shine, Bruno Boys, Pete Kelly Ceili Band, Jerry Lynch, George Casey and more.

Sunday, July 22
Pittsburgh Celtics Gaelic Football Club at Detroit, Wolf Tones. Info Email: rtierney@hotmail.com. Pittsburgh Banshees Gaelic Football Club at Detroit, St. Anne. Info Email: pittsburghbanshees@yahoo.com

Sunday, July 29
Echoes of Erin, telephone Interview with David Munnelly of The David Munnelly Band, performing at The Pittsburgh Irish Festival in September. Exciting Group!
Pittsburgh Celtics Gaelic Football Club host Cleveland St. Jarlath, at Founders Field. Info Email: rtierney@hotmail.com.

Sunday, August 5
Echoes of Erin, The Ireland Report with Patricia Sharkey, Editor, Dun-na-ngall Newsletter. Guest in studio is Brian O’Neill of ‘The O’Neill’ Clan, talking on ‘The Flights of Earls’ and the O’Neill Summer School in County Antrim.

Pittsburgh Celtics Gaelic Football Club a Friendly Game with DC Gaels in Washington. Info Email: rtierney@hotmail.com. Pittsburgh Banshees Gaelic Football Club a Friendly Game with the DC Lady Gaels in Washington. Info Email: pittsburghbanshees@yahoo.com

Monday, August 6 – Sunday, August 12
The World Fleadh, Irish & Celtic Music Festival; Portlaoise, Co. Laois, Ireland. Traditional & Celtic, Theatre Concerts, Contemporary, ‘Lord of the Dance’ Ceili’s, Dance Workshops & Demonstrations, Competitions, Master Classes, Food, Craft Fairs. 19 Stages and Venues throughout the town. Enquiries: 011+353+68+28008 Email: enquiries@theworldfleadh.com.

Friday, August 17 – Monday, August 20
Take A Trip to the Milwaukee Irish Fest, contact Diane Byrnes, Email: diane.byrnes@verizon.net or phone: 412.781.6368. Entertainment includes: The Barra MacNeils, Beoga , Blackthorn , Blarney, The Celtic Tenors, Cherish the Ladies, Aoife Clancy, Liz Carroll, Damien Dempsey, John Doyle, David Munnelly Band, Eddi Reader, The Elders, Enter the Haggis, The Fuchsia Band, Gaelic Storm, Ladies of Longford, Liadan, Denis Liddy Ceili Band, Leahy, Tommy Makem, Makem & Spain Brothers, Millish, Cathie Ryan, Scythian, Seanchai & the Unity Squad, Seven Nations on Saturday only.

Sunday, August 12
Echoes of Erin, Guest in Studio is Tony Novosel, Ph.D., Professor at Univ. of Pittsburgh; talking on his summer in Belfast.

Pittsburgh Banshees Gaelic Football Club – Midwest Final. Details TBA pittsburghbanshees@yahoo.com

Sunday, August 19
Pittsburgh Celtics Gaelic Football Club – Midwest Final. Details TBA. rtierney@hotmail.com

Friday, Sept 7 – Sunday, Sept 9
NEW VENUE
Pittsburgh Irish Festival at Amphitheatre at Sandcastle, 1000 Sandcastle Drive, West Homestead PA. 412.422.1113; between the waterpark and Costco, near the Waterfront. Entertainment: David Munnelley Band, Makem & Spain Brothers, Glengarry Bhoys, plus more TBA.

Saturday, September 8
LAOH National President Dinner, Dorothy Flaherty Weldon at Radisson Hotel, Greentree PA. Mass celebrated at 3:30 pm by Rev. Francis X. Hanley, National LAOH Chaplain. Cocktails and Dinner to follow. Entertainment with Guaranteed Irish. Reservations: 724-258-3352 or Email: dorothyweldon@comcast.net.

Friday, September 28
Boys of the Lough appear in Concert at The Hillman Center for Performing Arts at Shadyside Academy, 423 Fox Chapel Road. Tickets through ProArts www.proartstickets.org or 412-394-3353.

Sunday, October 28
Samhain, The Celtic New Year Celebration – a fundraiser for Echoes of Erin at Mullaney’s Castle (Harp & Fiddle), 24th Street & Penn Ave. in The Strip, 4:00 pm. The Pub is converted into ‘Mullaney’s Castle’, Staff & Committee are dressed in costume. Donation $15.00. Entertainment: Ballad Singer Terry Griffith, na Gaels plus more. Costume Contest with prizes, Cultural Baskets

Saturday, November 10
The 2007 Balmoral Classic United States Junior Solo Bagpipe Competition & and Evening Concert, TBA at Carnegie Music Hall, Oakland. Information: George Balderose 412.323.2707 Email: info@bagpipe.org.

January 26 – February 2, 2008 Western Caribbean -
Back to Back
Andy Cooney Cruse of Irish Stars 2008 aboard Costa Mediterranea, Ports of Call Key West, Grand Cayman, Roatan, Honduras, Cozumel. Entertainment includes: Ronan Tynan, Andy Cooney & his Band, Noel V. Ginnity, Paddy Noonan, Paddy Cole, Eamon Gillespie, Kathy & Andreas Durkin, Screaming Orphans, Celtic Fusion Dancers, Tom Comerford, Stephens green, Fintan Stanley, Jack McGuire & Bill Lewis. 1.800.499.2010.

February 2 – 9, 2008 Eastern Caribbean
Andy Cooney Cruse of Irish Stars 2008 aboard Costa Mediterranea, Ports of Call San Juan, St. Thomas, La Romana, Grand Turks. Entertainment includes; Ronan Tynan, Andy Cooney & his Band, Irish Sopranos, Willie Lynch Band, Eamon Gillespie, Pat & Fran Marnane, Celtic Fusion Dancers, Tom Comerford, Jimmy McPhail, Ken McBride, Shay Mac, Jackie Nelson, & Bill Lewis. 1.800.499.2010

January 27 – February 3, 2008
Irish Festival Cruise aboard Celebrity Millennium to Eastern Caribbean, Ports of Call: San Juan, Tortola, Casa de Campo and Labadee. Entertainment with Tommy Makem, Cherish The Ladies, Mary Black & The Black Brothers, Bogside Rogues, Dermot Henry, Tommy Sands, Matt Cunningham’s Irish Ceili Band, John Gleeson, Mike Mazur, and more. 1-800-441.HARP.

GUESTS and INTERVIEWS 2007

June 3 - SPECIAL Part 1 - The Clancy Brothers & Tommy Makem Revisited
June 10 - SPECIAL Part 2 - The Clancy Brothers & Tommy Makem Revisited

July 29 - David Munnelly, of Co. Mayo & the Daviand Munnelly Band
August 5 - Brian O’Neill of The O’Neill Clan
August 12 - Tony Novosel, PhD. Professor, on the North of Ireland

Sept 23 - Interview with Boys of The Lough


SPONSORS OF THE IRELAND REPORT 2007

January, February & March - Goodrich, Goodrich Attorney’s At Law, 412.281.1455
April - AOH Division 1, South Hills
May - Knights of Equity
June - AOH Division 4, North Hills
July - Ireland Institute of Pittsburgh
August - AOH Division 21, Garfield
September - AOH County Board
October - AOH Division 32, Carnegie
November - Irish American Unity Conference
December - Daughters of Erin