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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, November 24, 2007

Playlist - November 25

ECHOES OF ERIN
Hosted by Diane Byrnes
Online at
http://eoe.pittsounds.com/

November 25, 2007
PROGRAM # 1027
The IRELAND REPORT with
Mairtin O’Muilleoir, Belfast

Ireland Report News Correspondents

Patricia Sharkey, Donegal
Donegal Newsletter,
www.dun-na-ngall
Ann Bray, Dublin, Co. Dublin
Davy Kettyles, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh
Mairtin O’Muilleoir, Belfast
www.apublishersblog.blogspot.com
Managing Editor, Belfast Media Group
Andersonstown News
www.irelandclick.com
Pittsburgh Irish Network, www.pittsburghirish.org
November SPONSOR of The Ireland Report
Irish American Unity Conference


My Ireland
by Mike Scott Tracy
CD ‘My Ireland’

The Voyage
by Mark Forrest
CD ‘An Irish Moment’

Reels: Top of The Bow
by Matt & Shannon Heaton
CD ‘Fine Winter’s Night’

Just A Thought Away
by Patrick O’Sullivan
CD ‘Just A Thought Away’

My Connemara Shore
by Mike Scott Tracy
CD ‘The Green Fields of Ireland’

Mo Mhadu Beag / My Little Dog
by Michael Black
CD ‘Michael Black’

Haul Brothers Haul
by Coyote Run
CD ‘Tend The Fire’

Scarlet Ribbons
by Seamus Kennedy
CD ‘Goodwill To Men’

Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring
by Eileen Ivers
CD ‘An Nollaig An Irish Christmas’

Record Companies
Blix Street Records
www.blixstreet.com/
Compass Records
www.compassrecords.com
Dara Records www.dararecords.com
Outer Green Records
www.schoonerfare.com/ogrcatalog/
Red Biddy Records
http://www.redbiddy.com
Rego Irish Records
http://www.regorecords.com/
Shanachie Entertainment http://www.shanachie.com/
ACM Records
http://www.acmrecords.com/

Dateline - November 25

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. November 25, 1007
PITTSBURGH, PA. 15223 PROGRAM # 1027
412.781.6368

Dateline Irish sponsored by
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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.

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.

Monday, November 26
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Acoustic Jam at 8:00 PM.

Tuesday, November 27
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.

Wednesday, November 28
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave., features Karaoke with Frank Cindrich at 9:00 PM.

Thursday, November 29
Robert Morris University is sponsoring ‘Looking into a Ditch – the Natural and Cultural Heritage of an Irish Hedgerow’, 7:00 PM. This lecture aims to illustrate how the typical field boundary of the Irish Landscape can be explored to uncove3r the archaeological, cultural and natural heritage of Ireland. Information: Jim Vincent 412.262.8293 or Email: Vincent@rmu.edu.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave., non-Irish night with Joel Lindsay at 8:00 PM.

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.

Friday, November 30
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., featuring Seamus Kennedy, singer, musician and story teller, at 9:00 pm.

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.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave., Seamus Kennedy, singer, musician and story teller, at 9:00 pm.

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

Sunday, December 2
Echoes of Erin, The Ireland Report with Patricia Sharkey, Editor, Donegal Newsletter.

Friday, December 7
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Sean McClorey at 9:00 PM.

Saturday, December 8
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Mark Guiser on Vocals & Guitar at 9:00 PM.

Sunday, December 9
Echoes of Erin, The Ireland Report from Dublin with Ann Bray.

Monday, December 10
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Acoustic Jam from 7 to 10 PM.

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.

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

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.

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

Sunday, December 16
Echoes of Erin, The Ireland Report with Davy Kettyles, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh.

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.

Friday, December 21
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Dove’s Crossing at 9:00 PM.

Saturday, December 22
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Ballad Singer, Mike Gallagher at 9:00 PM.

Sunday, December 23
Echoes of Erin, The Ireland Report with Mairtin O’Muilleoir. Managing Director, Andersonstown News / Belfast Media Group www.apublishersblog.blogspot.com www.irelandclick.com.

Monday, December 24 – Christmas Eve
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, is Closed.

Tuesday, December 25 – Christmas Day
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, is Closed.

Friday, December 28
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Jack Puskar at 9:00 PM.

Saturday, December 29
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Sean McClorey at 9:00 PM.

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.

Monday, January 28
Ireland Institute of Pittsburgh in association with Pittsburgh Arts and Lectures the Drue Heinz Lecture Series, featuring the award-winning Irish author Roddy Doyle at Carnegie Music Hall in Oakland. Tickets at 412.622.8866.

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.

Tuesday, February 5
St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee Meeting at the Private Soldiers and Sailors Club in Greenfield at 7:30PM.

Tuesday, February 19
St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee Meeting at the Private Soldiers and Sailors Club in Greenfield at 7:30PM.

Tuesday, February 26
St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee Meeting at the Private Soldiers and Sailors Club in Greenfield at 7:30PM.

Tuesday, March 4
St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee Meeting at the Private Soldiers and Sailors Club in Greenfield at 7:30PM.

Tuesday, March 11
St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee Meeting at Pgh. Brewing Company Hospitality Room, Liberty Ave. Lawrenceville at 6:30PM.

Saturday, March 15
St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Downtown Pittsburgh.

June 12 – 22
Echoes of Erin’s 20th Anniversary Group Tour to The Province of Ulster – Donegal, Belfast, Monaghan, Clare; 3 & 4 star hotels, ground transportation, meals and admissions. Information Diane Byrnes, 412.781.6368, Email: diane.byrnes@verizon.net.

July 2008 – The AOH Pennsylvania State Convention will take place at the Radisson Hotel in Monroeville. Information: AOH Division 17, Kevin O’Donnell, Email: aohalpa17@hotmail.com.

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

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

Sunday, November 18, 2007

Tour Letter

Echoes of Erin 20th Anniversary Tour to Ireland
The Province of Ulster


November 18, 2007

Dear Friends,

Echoes of Erin will celebrate 20 years broadcasting on WEDO February 3, 2008. In honor of this occasion I am planning a Tour to Ireland to the Province of Ulster. This trip will take place June 12 through 22, 2008. We will visit the counties of Donegal, Derry, Tyrone, Antrim, Down, Monaghan, Fermanagh, and spend our last night in County Clare.

Our Tour Guide will be Patricia Sharkey, our Donegal News Correspondent for The Ireland Report. We will spend 3-nights in Donegal, 2-nights in Belfast, 3-nights in Monaghan and 1-night in Clare. All of your breakfasts, five dinners, one medieval banquet and admissions are included in your land price. You will have some free time to explore on your own as well.

We will tour some of the ‘hidden Ireland’ you have yet to see; places like Dungloe, Gweedore, Glenveigh National Park and Letterkenny. We will stop at the Ulster-American Folk Park in Tyrone; tour Derry City visiting the ‘Walls of Derry’, the Bogside, the Bloody Sunday Memorial. We will take in the tour at Bushmills, and visit Dunluce Castle, the Giant’s Causeway and maybe for those of you more adventuresome we’ll go across the ‘Carrick-a-Rede Bridge’. The Glens of Antrim are another beautiful site to explore.

There are so many adventures to be had in Belfast – we will have a City Tour, maybe a visit to Stormont. We will stop at the Conway Mill, An Cultúrlann, The Falls Road, The Shankill Road, and the Linenhall Library and the Andersonstown News Complex along with meeting our Belfast News Correspondent, Maírtin O’Muilléoir. We will stay at the Europa Hotel both nights with dinner in the hotel one night and the second night you are free to explore this exciting city on your own.

We will visit the Mourne Mountains enroute to Monaghan where we stay three nights. We will visit County Armagh and the ecclesiastical capital of Ireland, Armagh City. Other sights in Armagh will include the Armagh Gaol (jail), Bessbrook, Forkhill, and Crossmaglen.

In Monaghan we will visit the St. Louis Heritage Centre and the Patrick Kavanagh Rural & Literary Resource Centre. In Fermanagh we will visit Enniskillen Castle, tour the Belleek Pottery factory, Florence Court and Cavan Crystal Factory. While in Enniskillen you will have the opportunity to meet our County Fermanagh News Correspondent, Davy Kettyles.

Our last night we will enjoy a medieval banquet at Knappogue Castle where the Earl’s Butler relates the history of the Castle and the entertainment program is music, song and dance that takes you on a musical journey from the medieval times through the 20th century; plus this is a 5-course meal.

There will be music along the way and a few good Pub Nights to enjoy. Then on Sunday, 22 June 2008 we depart for home unless you have extended your stay.

Come and join me for a trip of a lifetime. You have seen the rest, now come see the Best!

Sincerely,

Diane Byrnes

The Real Ireland

Echoes of Erin 20th Anniversary Tour to Ireland
The Province of Ulster
Visiting Counties of
Donegal, Derry, Tyrone, Antrim, Monaghan,
Down, Armagh, Fermanagh, Clare
You’ve Seen the Rest, Now Come See the Best!

12 June – 22 June 2008

Thursday, 12 June - Depart Home City
Friday, 13 June - Arrive Dublin Airport.

Friday, 13 June Donegal, Ardara / Glenties – Hotel Three Nights, Bed & Breakfast, Two Dinners. ouring throughout Donegal. Day trips to Derry, Tyrone

Monday, 16 June -Tour Bushmills Distillery, Giants Causeway, Glens of Antrim. Europa Hotel, Belfast, Two Nights – Bed & Breakfast, One Dinner.

Tuesday, 17 June - Belfast City Tour, Andersonstown, Falls Road, Shankill Road, Mourne Mountains. Evening Free.

Wednesday, 18 June - Monaghan – Hotel Three Nights, Bed & Breakfast, Two Dinners. Day trips to Armagh, Slieve Gullion, Newry and surrounding area.

Saturday, 21 June - Touring enroute to Co. Clare, Hotel One Night, Bed & Breakfast; Dinner at Knappogue Castle Medieval Banquet, Quin, County Clare.

Sunday, 22 June - Depart Shannon Airport for Home

Package Includes: Round Trip Transfers, Touring by Luxury Coach, Tour Guide -- Patricia Sharkey, 9 Nights in 3 and 4 Star Hotel Accommodations - 3 Nights Donegal, 2 Nights Belfast, 3 Nights Monaghan, 1 Night Clare; 10 Full Irish Breakfasts, 5 d’hote Dinners, 1 Medieval Banquet at Knappogue Castle, Admission to all attractions, Portage of luggage, Taxes.

Options: Travelers Insurance, optional, but Highly Recommended.

Can Extend Stay on either end of Tour

Price: Land Package -- $2,625.00 Per Person,
Based on Double Occupancy. Single Supplement -- $ 425.00

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Air Fare is NOT included. The air fare price has changed due to fuel surcharges. The fuel surcharges may continue to increase until traveller is ticketed. The price traveling outbound from Pittsburgh to Boston to Dublin and returning Shannon to Boston to Pittsburgh was $808.59. I can arrange to ticket you or you can take care of your own air fare, making sure to arrive in Dublin on 12 June 2008 to travel by our coach to Donegal.

Should you book your own air, it will be your responsibility to arrive at Dublin Airport by the set time, (flights from the US usually arrive early morning, between 5:30AM and 7:30 AM) in order to board our coach. If you miss the time frame and do not travel with the group, it will be your responsibility and at your cost to find another means of transportation to our first destination in Donegal. No portion of your land package will be refunded If you book your own air fare, you must inform Echoes of Erin of your flight itinerary..

Deposit: A Deposit by check of $500.00 per person for land arrangements is required at time of booking. No reservation can be processed without deposit. Incremental Payments will be accepted after deposit is received. Final Payment is due 60 days prior to departure (April 12, 2008). Payments by Check are to be made payable to ECHOES OF ERIN and mailed to Diane Byrnes, 78 Grant Avenue, Pittsburgh PA 15223-1863. (Credit Cards are not accepted).

Baggage: Only one piece of checked luggage is permitted for travel on the coach, not weighing more than 70 lbs. Additional fees will be incurred if luggage is overweight. A carry-on is permitted. Travellers will be provided with baggage guidelines.

Cancellation and Refund Policy: The Traveller may cancel reservation within 30 days of receipt of deposit without penalty. If Traveller cancels 31 days after receipt of deposit, $150.00 will be non-refundable. All cancellations must be in writing.

If Echoes of Erin cancels this Tour, then all monies received from Travellers will be refunded 100 per cent.

A Minimum of 20 travellers are required before this Tour can proceed.

Penalties: will be in effect for the following cancellations.
Cancellation 31 days after receipt of deposit is $150.00 (as stated in paragraph above) and up until January 11, 2008.

Cancellation from January 12, 2008 through February 11, 2008 is $200.00.

Cancellation from February 12, 2008 through March 11, 2008 is $ 250.00.

Cancellation from March 12, 2008 through April 11, 2008 is Deposit amount, $500.00.

After Final Payment is received by April 12, 2008, cancellations from April 12 through May 11, 2008 is 50 per cent of amount paid.

Cancellation from May 12, 2008 through departure date of June 12, 2008, No Refund as all of the suppliers will have been paid and admission tickets purchased. These are non refundable to Tour Operator (Echoes of Erin).

Changes to Reservation: Whatever costs are paid by Echoes of Erin will be passed on to Traveller for changes to reservation, outside of cancellation, as stated above.

Rate of Exchange: Should the Rate of Exchange escalate more than 3 per cent of calculated rate for price of Tour, then this increase will be passed on to the Traveller. All efforts will be made by Echoes of Erin to maintain price as quoted.

Likewise, if a decrease in the Rate of Exchange by 3 per cent or more, Echoes of Erin will provide the traveller with refund; to be determined upon arrival back home.

Tour Price is Based on per person sharing in Double Occupancy accommodations.

See Attached Tour Contract. Please fill out and return with Deposit of $500.00 per person.

Travelers Insurance although optional is highly recommended.

Please contact Diane Byrnes for a 'Tour Contract' which is required for your reservation to be accepted.

Group Leader: Diane Byrnes, Echoes of Erin
78 Grant Avenue, Pittsburgh PA 15223
412-781-6368. Email:
diane.byrnes@verizon.net


Playlist - November 18

ECHOES OF ERIN
Hosted by Diane Byrnes
Online at
http://eoe.pittsounds.com/
November 18, 2007
PROGRAM # 1026
The IRELAND REPORT with Davy Kettyles,
Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh

Ireland Report News Correspondents
Patricia Sharkey, Donegal
Donegal Newsletter,
www.dun-na-ngall
Ann Bray, Dublin, Co. Dublin
Davy Kettyles, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh
Mairtin O’Muilleoir, Belfast
www.apublishersblog.blogspot.com
Managing Editor, Belfast Media Group
Andersonstown News
www.irelandclick.com
Pittsburgh Irish Network, www.pittsburghirish.org
November SPONSOR of The Ireland Report
Irish American Unity Conference
Guest: Paul Kennedy, Author
Billy Conn – The Pittsburgh Kid


The Wall
by John McDermott
CD ‘Remembrance’

Wee Sam
by Dermot Henry
LP ‘Greatest Irish Hits Volume 1’

Christy Barry’s Set (Jigs)
by Na Gaels
CD ‘Demo’

Interview with Paul Kennedy

Over the Years
by Patrick O’Sullivan
CD ‘Just A Thought Away’

Reels: The Flags of Dublin / O’Rourke’s
by Cherish The Ladies
CD ‘Across The Waves’

Record Companies
Blix Street Records
www.blixstreet.com/
Compass Records
www.compassrecords.com
Dara Records www.dararecords.com
Outer Green Records
www.schoonerfare.com/ogrcatalog/
Red Biddy Records
http://www.redbiddy.com
Rego Irish Records
http://www.regorecords.com/
Shanachie Entertainment http://www.shanachie.com/
ACM Records
http://www.acmrecords.com/

Dateline - November 18

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. November 18, 1007
PITTSBURGH, PA. 15223 PROGRAM # 1026
412.781.6368


Dateline Irish sponsored by BrandMill, LLC - marketing experts who will transform your business through fact-based processes and innovative marketing systems designed to achieve dramatic, measurable and profitable results.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave., features Celtic Rock with Red Hand Paddy at 8:00 PM.

Thursday, November 22
Thanksgiving Day, may you be thankful for your Blessings!

Friday, November 23
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770, opens at 3:00pm, features Jack Puskar at 9:00 pm.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave., features Celtic Rock with Red Hand Paddy at 9:00 PM.

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. For Reservations call Howard Elbert 412-266-6628 or Jill McGough 724-413-9013

Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Mark Guiser on Vocals & Guitar at 9:00 PM.

Mullaney's Harp & Fiddle, 24th Street & Penn Ave. in The Strip features Corned Beef & Curry at 9:00 PM.

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.

Monday, November 26
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Acoustic Jam at 8:00 PM.

Thursday, November 29
Robert Morris University is sponsoring ‘Looking into a Ditch – the Natural and Cultural Heritage of an Irish Hedgerow’, 7:00 PM. This lecture aims to illustrate how the typical field boundary of the Irish Landscape can be explored to uncove3r the archaeological, cultural and natural heritage of Ireland. Information: Jim Vincent 412.262.8293 or Email: Vincent@rmu.edu.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave., non-Irish night with Joel Lindsay at 8:00 PM.

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.

Friday, November 30
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., featuring Seamus Kennedy, singer, musician and story teller, at 9:00 pm.

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.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave., Seamus Kennedy, singer, musician and story teller, at 9:00 pm.

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

Sunday, December 2
Echoes of Erin, The Ireland Report with Patricia Sharkey, Editor, Donegal Newsletter.

Friday, December 7
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Sean McClorey at 9:00 PM.

Saturday, December 8
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Mark Guiser on Vocals & Guitar at 9:00 PM.

Sunday, December 9
Echoes of Erin, The Ireland Report from Dublin with Ann Bray.

Monday, December 10
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Acoustic Jam from 7 to 10 PM.

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.

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

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.

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

Sunday, December 16
Echoes of Erin, The Ireland Report with Davy Kettyles, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh.

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.

Friday, December 21
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Dove’s Crossing at 9:00 PM.

Saturday, December 22
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Ballad Singer, Mike Gallagher at 9:00 PM.

Sunday, December 23
Echoes of Erin, The Ireland Report with Mairtin O’Muilleoir. Managing Director, Andersonstown News / Belfast Media Group www.apublishersblog.blogspot.com www.irelandclick.com.

Monday, December 24 – Christmas Eve
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, is Closed.

Tuesday, December 25 – Christmas Day
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, is Closed.

Friday, December 28
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Jack Puskar at 9:00 PM.

Saturday, December 29
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Sean McClorey at 9:00 PM.

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
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

Sunday, November 11, 2007

ECHOES OF ERIN
Hosted by Diane Byrnes
Online at
http://eoe.pittsounds.com/
November 11, 2007
PROGRAM # 1025

The IRELAND REPORT with Ann Bray, Dublin

Ireland Report News Correspondents
Patricia Sharkey, Donegal
Donegal Newsletter,
www.dun-na-ngall
Ann Bray, Dublin, Co. Dublin
Davy Kettyles, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh
Mairtin O’Muilleoir, Belfast
www.apublishersblog.blogspot.com
Managing Editor, Belfast Media Group
Andersonstown News
www.irelandclick.com
Pittsburgh Irish Network, www.pittsburghirish.org
November SPONSOR of The Ireland Report
Irish American Unity Conference
Interview with Rita Emmett, Author
The Procrastinator’s Handbook” and
“The Clutter—Busting Handbook

Young America and Ould Ireland
by David Kincaid
CD ‘The Irish—American’s Song

Green Fields of France
by The Fureys & Davy Arthur
CD ‘The Fureys Finest’

US Armed Forces Medley
by John McDermott
CD ‘Remembrance’

Lili Marlene
by Dolores Keane
LP ‘Dolores Keane’

Interview with
Rita Emmett

The Rose of No Man’s Land
by Michael McCann
CD ‘Soldier’s Songs’

Taps
by John McDermott
CD ‘Remembrance’

Record Companies
Blix Street Records www.blixstreet.com/
Compass Records
www.compassrecords.com
Dara Records www.dararecords.com
Outer Green Records
www.schoonerfare.com/ogrcatalog/
Red Biddy Records
http://www.redbiddy.com
Rego Irish Records
http://www.regorecords.com/
Shanachie Entertainment http://www.shanachie.com/
ACM Records http://www.acmrecords.com/

Dateline - November 11

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. November 11, 1007
PITTSBURGH, PA. 15223 PROGRAM # 1025
412.781.6368

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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. POSTPONED.

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.

Monday, November 12
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Acoustic Jam at 8:00 PM.

Tuesday, November 13
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.

Wednesday, November 14
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave., Guest Bartender Night with entertainment by Tom O’Carroll, singer, musician, story teller, from Dublin, at 8:00 PM.

Thursday, November 15
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave., features Tom O’Carroll, singer, musician, story teller, from Dublin, at 8:00 PM.

Friday, November 16
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., Tom O’Carroll, singer, musician, story teller, from Dublin, at 9:00 PM.

Saturday, November 17
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., Tom O’Carroll, singer, musician, story teller, from Dublin, at 9:00 PM.

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.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave., features Celtic Rock with Red Hand Paddy at 8:00 PM.

Thursday, November 22
Thanksgiving Day, may you be thankful for your Blessings!

Friday, November 23
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 Celtic Rock with Red Hand Paddy at 9:00 PM.

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. For Reservations call Howard Elbert 412-266-6628 or Jill McGough 724-413-9013

Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Mark Guiser on Vocals & Guitar at 9:00 PM.

Mullaney's Harp & Fiddle, 24th Street & Penn Ave. in The Strip features Corned Beef & Curry at 9:00 PM.

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.

Monday, November 26
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Acoustic Jam at 8:00 PM.

Thursday, November 29
Robert Morris University is sponsoring ‘Looking into a Ditch – the Natural and Cultural Heritage of an Irish Hedgerow’, 7:00 PM. This lecture aims to illustrate how the typical field boundary of the Irish Landscape can be explored to uncove3r the archaeological, cultural and natural heritage of Ireland. Information: Jim Vincent 412.262.8293 or Email: Vincent@rmu.edu.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave., non-Irish night with Joel Lindsay at 8:00 PM.

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.

Friday, November 30
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., featuring Seamus Kennedy, singer, musician and story teller, at 9:00 pm.

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.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave., Seamus Kennedy, singer, musician and story teller, at 9:00 pm.

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

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