Dateline - October 14

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Sunday, October 14
Echoes of Erin, The Ireland Report with Ann Bray out of Dublin. Pre-recorded Interview with George Balderose on The Balmoral Classic and St. Laurence O’Toole Pipe Band in from Dublin.

Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre ‘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.

St. David Society of Pittsburgh (Welsh) presents Gymnafa Ganu Songfest at Southminister Presbyterian Church, Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon, 3:00 PM. Reception to follow. Information Dale Richards 412.795.4050.

Gaelscoil an Lonnáin, an Irish Medium School in Belfast is fundraising for education for children ages 3 to 11. Tickets only $3.00 each. Contact Sarah McAuliffe-Bellin at 412-782-2715 or sarahm1916@stargate.net to purchase tickets. Drawing takes place October 16.

Tuesday, October 16
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 7:00 pm, all are welcome.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee Meeting at the Private Soldiers and Sailors Club in Greenfield at 7:30PM.

Wednesday, October 17
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave. In The Strip, 412.642.6622 features Karaoke with Frank Cindrich at 9:00 pm. Every Wednesday.

Thursday, October 18
The Ireland Institute of Pittsburgh, in conjunction with Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann, Pittsburgh, will present an evening of entertainment with Irish Fleadh Champions with the touring company ‘Echoes of Erin’ in Music and Dance, at Cefalo's in Carnegie. 7:30 PM. Tickets in advance $12, at door $15. Information: www.ccepittsburgh.org Email: zoeteller@hotmail.com.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave features Tony Egan on Vocals & Guitar at 8 PM.

Friday, October 19
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Tony Egan on Vocals & Guitar at 9:00 PM.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave features The Susko Brothers at 9 PM.

Saturday, October 20
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Ballad Singer Mike Gallagher at 9:00 PM.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave features Celtic Rock with Red Hand Paddy at 9 PM.

Sunday, October 21
Echoes of Erin, The Ireland Report with Davy Kettyles, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh. Interview with Cynthia Neale, Author “The Irish Dresser”, a story of one family’s journey just prior to ‘The Great Hunger’ and during the first years of the catastrophe.

The Gaelic Arts Society of Pittsburgh presents the program “The Celts of Brittany” presented by Kathleen Mullooly; 2:30 PM at Synod Hall Social Room. Information Earl McCabe 412-761-1844.

Wednesday, October 24
Niall Bergin, the Supervisor, Acting Archivist and Curator of Kilmainham Gaol Museum in Dublin, will be speaking at Robert Morris University on the evening of October 24th at 7 PM in the International Suite of the Sewall Center located on RMU Moon Campus. The presentation is free and open to the public, no reservations are necessary. All are welcome to this event and an informal reception will follow. For more information email Jim Vincent at vincent@rmu.edu.

Thursday, October 25
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave. features a ‘Non-Irish’ Acoustic Night with Bill Toms at 8:00 PM.

Friday, October 26
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Jack Puskar at 9:00 PM.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave, features a Halloween Party with ‘That 80’s Band’ followed by 80’s DJ.

Saturday, October 27
The St. Andrew Society presents a Fall Ceilidh at Boyce Park Ski Lodge, 4 Seasons Center, 5-11PM. $10 + bring desert or salad or something to share. Information Jim Campbell 724.468.5946.

AOH Division 17, Irish Club of Monroeville hosts a ‘Halloween Celebration’ from 7:30 PM till 11:30 PM. Prizes for best costumes.

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

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave features a ‘Non-Irish’ Night with 8th Street Fox at 9 PM.

Sunday, October 28
Echoes of Erin, The Ireland Report with Mairtin O’Muilleoir, Managing Director of the Belfast Media Group. Interview with George Balderose on the Balmoral Classic.

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, Sutch Sounds - adamsutch.tripod.com/ on Hammered Dulcimer, Aaron on Mirambula, Ron & Darlene on Guitars, and Michelle on Hammered Dulcimer, and The Rivermen. Costume Contest with prizes, Cultural Baskets. Information Diane Byrnes 412.781.6368

Saturday, November 3
LAOH Maude Gonne Division 32 Luncheon at Nevillewood, featuring Chinese Auction, Lottery / Money Tree, Wine Basket, plus more. Information: Nancy Anderson 412.854.1772.

Pittsburgh Ceili Club will sponsor a Ceili at the Morningside VFW, Chislett Street, Morningside 8:00 PM. Information Mary Anne McGill 412-363-8686.

Sunday November 4
Echoes of Erin, The Ireland Report with Patricia Sharkey, Editor, Donegal Newsletter.

Knights of Equity will sponsor a Memorial Mass for deceased members at The Little Sisters of the Poor on Benton Avenue, North Side, 9:00 AM. Breakfast to follow.
Echoes of Erin, The Ireland Report with Patricia Sharkey, Editor, Donegal Newsletter.

The Year of Remembrance Committee and the Allegheny County AOH Hunger Project will host ‘An Gorta Mor / The Great Hunger’ the 160th Anniversary of The Great Hunger / Famine of Ireland. Historical readings, stories and music with Sean McClorey and Guaranteed Irish at McFadden’s Restaurant & Saloon, 211 North Shore Drive, Pittsburgh 15212. Doors open at 3:00 pm. Tickets - $10.00 in Advance; $12.00 at Door with a BAG of non-perishable food; $15.00 at Door without Food Donation. Proceeds benefit The Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank and St. Vincent de Paul Society. Information Contact: Diane Byrnes 412.781.6368 diane.byrnes@verizon.net or Sarah McAuliffe-Bellin, 412-782-2715, sarahm1916@stargate.net.

Thursday, November 8
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle features Trivia hosted by Johnny Connolly to benefit the Junior Gaelic Football Club.

Friday, November 9
The Balmoral Classic, hosted and produced by The Balmoral School of Piping will host a Reception from 7:00pm to 11:00pm at the Pittsburgh Athletic Association, 4215 Fifth Avenue in Oakland. Admission $20. Tickets: 412.323.2707, Email: George@bagpiping.org.

The Philadelphia Ceili Club in conjunction with The Commodore Barry Club in Philadelphia will host a concert with Derek Warfield and the Sons of Erin Band at 8.30pm in the Grand Ballroom at the Commodore Barry Club. Information: Jim McGill, 215) 248 0502 or Email: Philaceili@aol.com.

Saturday, November 10
The 2007 Balmoral Classic United States Junior Solo Bagpipe Competition from 9:00am to 5:00pm; US Invitational Junior Solo Piping Championship at Mellon Institute Auditorium, 4400 Fifth Ave in Oakland. Admission FREE. Evening Concert with the St. Laurence O’Toole Pipe Band at Carnegie Music Hall, 4400 Forbes Ave. in Oakland at 7:30pm. Tickets: www.proartstickets.org or 412.394.3353. Information: George Balderose 412.323.2707 Email: George@bagpipe.org.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle presents The Oyster Festival from Live Music from12:00 Noon to Midnight. 412-642-6622.

Sunday, November 11
Remembrance Day Parade of massed bagpipe bands10:00 AM, Downtown Pittsburgh. A worship service at First Presbyterian Church, Sixth Avenue.

Echoes of Erin, The Ireland Report with Ann Bray, Dublin. Interview with Rita Emmett, Author, “The Procrastinator’s Handbook’ and ‘The Clutter-Busting Handbook”. www.RitaEmmett.com.

The Gaelic Arts Society of Pittsburgh will host a Book Review ‘The Yeats Connection’ by Frederick Lapisardi, Author at Duranti’s Restaurant, North Craig St. Oakland at 1:30 PM. Information Earl McCabe 412-761-1844.

Sunday, November 18
Echoes of Erin, The Ireland Report with Davy Kettyles, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh. Guest in Studio, Paul Kennedy, Author, “Billy Conn”, a prizewinning boxer from the East End of Pittsburgh.


Tuesday, November 20
St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee Meeting at the Private Soldiers and Sailors Club in Greenfield at 7:30PM.

Wednesday, November 21
The Irish Centre of Pittsburgh hosts ‘A Taste of Ireland’ featuring ná Gáels and the taste of Guinness at 7:30 pm. Admission $10 Members; $15 Non-Members. Information Margie Mulkerrin at 412-417-7649.

Saturday, November 24
Pittsburgh Celtics, Pittsburgh Banshees and Pittsburgh Junior Team will host their Annual Dinner Dance at the Sokol Club on the South Side. Details TBA.

Sunday, November 25
Echoes of Erin, The Ireland Report with Mairtin O’Muilleoir. Managing Director, Andersonstown News / Belfast Media Group www.apublishersblog.blogspot.com www.irelandclick.com.

Gaelic Arts Society – Annual Memorial Mass for deceased members at St. Paul’s Cathedral, 5th Ave., Oakland at 12 Noon. Cash Luncheon at Duranti’s. Information Earl McCabe 412-761-1844 or John Webber Email: jfwnamesman@aol.com.

Friday, November 30 – Sunday, December 2
The St. Andrew Society will sponsor the Annual ‘Christmas Walk’ at Alexandria, VA. A Parade of Clans and Bands + activities. Information Jim Campbell 724.468.5946.

Saturday, December 1
Pittsburgh Ceili Club will sponsor a Ceili at the Morningside VFW, Chislett Street, Morningside 8:00 PM. Information Mary Anne McGill 412-363-8686.

Thursday, December 13
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle features Trivia hosted by Johnny Connolly to benefit the Junior Gaelic Football Club.

Friday, December 14
The Gaelic Arts Society of Pittsburgh will celebrate the season with their Annual Christmas Party. Information Earl McCabe 412-761-1844.

Saturday, December 15
Irish Christmas in America will grace the stage of the Irish Center of Philadelphia and in cooperation with the Philadelphia Ceili Club. Produced by Oisín Mac Diarmada of the award-winning traditional group Téada, the cast also includes one of Ireland’s leading female vocalists, Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh of Danú and Téada’s Sean McElwain and Tristan Rosenstock on guitar and bodhran respectively. Acclaimed harpist Gráinne Hambly and uilleann piper Tommy Martin, along with dancers Abbey Magill and Sienna Hickey, 8:30pm. Information Jim McGill, 215) 248 0502 or Email: Philaceili@aol.com.

The Irish Centre of Pittsburgh will host their 2007 Annual Christmas Party and General Membership Meeting. Live Music with Mark Dignam. Bring the kids, see Santa. Refreshments and Snacks provided; 50 / 50 Raffle. Doors open at 7:00 pm. Free for members, $10 Non-Members. Information: Margie Mulkerrin 412.417.7649


Tuesday, December 18
St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee Meeting at the Private Soldiers and Sailors Club in Greenfield, 6:30 PM, Christmas Party at 7:30PM.

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.

Pittsburgh Irish Dance Schools
Bell School of Irish Dance http://bellschool.com/about.htm
Burke Irish Dancers http://www.burkeirishdance.com/
Pittsburgh Irish Reelers http://www.pghirishreelers.com/
Shovlin Academy of Dance http://www.shovlinacademy.com/
Pittsburgh Ceili Club www.pittsburghceiliclub.org/
Pittsburgh Irish Sports
Pittsburgh Banshees www.pittsburghbanshees@yahoo.com
Pittsburgh Celtics www.pittsburghcelticsgfc.com/
Pittsburgh Irish Rowing Club http://www.pittsburghirishrowingclub.com/

GUESTS and INTERVIEWS 2007

Oct 7 Howard Elbert, Pgh GAA Dinner / Dance
Oct 14 Interview with George Balderose
Oct 21 Cynthia Neale, Author, ‘The Irish Dresser’
Oct 28 Samhain, The Celtic New Year Celebration for Echoes of Erin

Nov 4 An Gorta Mor / The Great Hunger
Nov 11 Rita Emmet, Author, ‘The Procrastinator’s Handbook’
Nov 18 Paul Kennedy, Author, ‘Billy Conn’.

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