Dateline - July 1

ECHOES OF ERIN, WEDO 810 am
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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


SPONSORS OF THE IRELAND REPORT 2007

January, February & March -

Goodrich, Goodrich Attorney’s At Law
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