Dateline - January 20

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: http://www.wedo810.com

Diane V. Byrnes DATELINE IRISH
78 GRANT AVE. January 20, 2008
PITTSBURGH, PA. 15223 PROGRAM # 1035
412.781.6368

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Sunday, January 20
Echoes of Erin, The Ireland Report with Mairtin O’Muilleoir. Managing Director, Andersonstown News / Belfast Media Group www.apublishersblog.blogspot.com www.irelandclick.com. Telephone Interview with Scythian, the brothers Dan and Leks Fedoryka.

The film “Kings” is playing at The Regent Theatre in Regent Square at 3:30 PM and 5:30 PM. A film which deals with the difficulties of Irish emigrants in London in the 1970’s. Nominated in 14 categories in the annual Irish Film and Television Awards. The film is largely in Irish with English ‘sub titles’, stars Colm Meaney. The film is the first entry for Ireland in best foreign language film category in this year’s Oscars. The movie will show Monday through Thursday at 8:00 PM.

Irish Session at Murphy’s Tap Room, So. Braddock Ave. in Regent Square at 8:00PM. All are welcome.

Tuesday, January 22

AOH Bus to Washington DC for the ‘March for Life. Bus leaves St. Simon & Jude at 6:30AM and returns approximately 10:00PM. Nominal fee for non-members of AOH. Information Patrick Clark, Patrick.j.clark@att.net or 412.761.3897.

Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Irish Night with Dennis Murphy at the bar and Half & Half Specials from 8:00PM.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave., 412.642.6622; features Ceili Dancing at 7:00PM, all are welcome.

Wednesday, January 23
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave. features Scythian at 9:00 PM. This exciting 4-piece group graces the Harp’s stage performing their eclectic music from Irish traditional to Celtic Rock, with strains of gypsy and klezmer. Don’t miss them! They are exciting and dynamic!

Thursday, January 24

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave. features Terry Griffith, Ballad Singer at 8:00 PM.

Friday, January 25

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 St. & Penn Ave. features Irish Music at 9:00 PM.

Saturday, January 26

Allegheny County Board, AOH will sponsor their CASH BASH!! At West View Firemen’s Banquet Hall. Doors Open at 6:00 PM; Donation $25.00. Tickets – Dan Devinney, 412.687.2459.

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

Irish Seisuin / Night of Irish Music, 7:00 PM at St. Joseph Social Hall in Sharon PA. Musicians invited to perform, food & beverage available for purchase. Information: Ted Miller irishsongs@roadrunner.com or 724.28.3134 or 724.866.2203.

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

Sunday, January 27

Echoes of Erin, The Ireland Report with Davy Kettyles, from Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh.

The Gaelic Arts Society will present Ken Gray on the ‘Catalpa’ ship that rescued Irish men from an Australian prison. Synod Hall at 2:30 PM. Information Earl McCabe 412.761.1844. Free Admission, Open to the Public.

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 at 7:30PM. Tickets at 412.622.8866.

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

Thursday, January 31

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave. features Ballad Singer, Sean McClorey at 8:00 PM.

Sunday, February 3
Echoes of Erin celebrates the 20th Anniversary broadcasting on WEDO. The Ireland Report from Donegal with Patricia Sharkey, Editor of the Donegal Newsletter. Telephone Interview with Brian Reynolds, creator of the website ‘Irish American Story Project’. Write your story and post it to this site. www.irishamericanstoryproject.com.

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

Sunday, February 10
Echoes of Erin, The Ireland Report from Dublin with Ann Bray.

Sunday, February 17
Gaelic Arts Society of Pittsburgh presents Jacqui Pressley, Director of the Pressley Highland Scottish Dancers. Jacqui will present and talk about Scottish Dancing. Synod Hall 2:30 PM.

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

Friday, February 22 – Sunday, February 24
AOH Retreat at St. Paul’s, Information Larry Squires, Email LSquires@descomm.com or call St. Paul’s at (412) 381-7676.
http://www.catholic-church.org/stpaulsretreatcenter/

Friday, February 22
Tommy Sands along with Moya and Fionan (daughter & son) will be performing in Concert at Olin Fine Arts Auditorium on the Washington & Jefferson Campus at 7:30PM. Details TBA.

Saturday, February 23
Saint Teresa of Avila presents ‘Irish Fest 2008’, 1000 Avila Court, Pittsburgh PA 15237 (North Hills), featuring Irish Mass at 6:00 PM, Irish Dinner at Henninger Auditorium at 7:15PM, Irish Entertainment with Guaranteed Irish and Burke School of Irish Dance. Information & Reservations: 412.367.9001.

Sunday, February 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.

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

Wolfe Tones in Concert at Finnegan’s Wake, General Robinson Street on North Shore. Doors open at 6:00 PM. Sponsored by Pittsburgh Celtics, Pittsburgh Banshees & LAOH Division 11. Tickets 412.478.2799.

Friday, February 29
Guaranteed Irish are inviting everyone to their ‘CD Release Party’ at Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle in The Strip from 6:00PM to 8:00PM. This is the third recording for the group. Then they are the featured entertainment from 9:00PM.

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

Friday, March 7
St. Patrick’s Parade Committee Button Party at Mitchell’s Restaurant, 304 Ross Street Downtown Pgh. 5:00 PM.

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

Brendan Foley Memorial Concert at Central Catholic McGonigle Theatre, 2:30 PM curtain. Entertainment with Guaranteed Irish, Hooley, Central Catholic Choral Group, and more.

Frank McNamara, Conductor, Producer & Musical Director, in Concert with full orchestra “If You’re Irish” at the Benendum Center at 3:00 PM. Special guests include Derek Maloney, Irish Tenor, Deirdre Shannon (has starred in Celtic Woman and Lord of the Dance), and Irish fiddler Cora Smyth, one of the original violinists in “Lord of the Dance”. Tickets on sale at 412.456.6666, online at www.pgharts.org.

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

Friday, March 14
Pittsburgh Ceili Club ‘Kick Off Ceili Dinner Dance’ at Epiphany Church McDowell Hall, 7:00 PM. Appetizers, Drinks, Dinner & Dancing with Seisiun Musicians. Tickets deadline, March 1st – Jean Kaniecki 412.486.2684.

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

Pittsburgh Ceili Club and Shovlin Academy of Dance Post Parade Party at Epiphany Church, Noon to 4:00 PM. Tickets purchased by March 1st, Jean Kaniecki 412.486.2684 or Liz Shovlin Grinko 412.563.2538.

Laughrey Connolly performing at Cefalo’s in Carnegie, 9:00 PM

Sunday, April 21
Gaelic Arts Society of Pittsburgh presents Frederick Lapisardi speaking on William Butler Yeats at Synod Hall on North Craig St. in Oakland. Tommy Costello, Drama Student at Pitt will make a presentation.

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 2009 – The AOH Pennsylvania State Convention will take place at the Radisson Hotel in Monroeville. Information: Denny Donnelly, 412-276-9312, Email: ddon633@comcast.net and Patti Flaus, Email: pyecat54@comcast.net.

LOCAL Sports Teams & Dance Schools WEBSITES


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/

Inspirational Moments
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January - ‘Hot Chocolate’, ‘The 7-Ups of Life’, The Wooden Bowl
Dorothy Flaherty Weldon, National President, LAOH

and Martin J. Flaherty Plumbing & Heating 412.531.3948

February - The Irish Society for Education and Charity

GUESTS and INTERVIEWS 2008

Jan 13 - Dan Devinney & Jim Green Allegheny Co. Board, AOH,

Jan 20 - Scythian Band with Dan & Leks Fedoryka, performing at MH&F
Jan 27 - Marie Tierney Young & John Young, The Pittsburgh Banshees

Feb 3 - Brian Reynolds, Creator www.irishamericanstoryproject.com
Feb - Guaranteed Irish and their CD Release Party

Mar 2 - Frank McNamara, Musical Director of “If You’re Irish…”

SPONSORS OF THE IRELAND REPORT 2008

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-Bloomfield
September AOH County Board
October AOH Division 32, Carnegie
November Irish American Unity Conference
December Daughters of Erin