Dateline - June 29

ECHOES OF ERIN, WEDO 810 am
Sunday’s, 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Irish / Celtic Radio Programming
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Diane V. Byrnes DATELINE IRISH
78 GRANT AVE. June 29, 2008
PITTSBURGH, PA. 15223 PROGRAM # 1058
412.781.6368

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Sunday, June 29
The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works, Leinster Football Westmeath vs. Dublin 9:00 AM, Ulster SFC S/F Down vs. Armagh 11:00 AM. 412.381.4800. This afternoon features an Irish Music Session, 4:00PM.

Pittsburgh Celtics Gaelic Football Club travel to Cleveland to play St. Jarlaths at the Riley School, Avon Lake, Ohio at 1:00 PM. Information Micheal Mac Donncha, Email: mmac_mmac@hotmail.com. (Underscore between c and m)

Echoes of Erin, WEDO 810 AM, The Ireland Report with Diane Byrnes, County Allegheny. Guest in studio is John Graf with The Whiskey Rebellion II talking about the ‘Pour Tax’ in Allegheny County.

The Ireland Institute of Pittsburgh is seeking Host Families for young adults, 18-26, from Ireland and Northern Ireland. Two programs available – July 21 to September 15; July 24 to September 18. Call 412.394.3900, Website: www.iiofpitt.org.

Tuesday, July 1
Continuing for 3 weeks, the Irish Centre will conduct Irish Language Classes. Contact Jim Graven for details kayaks201@verizon.net.

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

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, Ceili Dancing, 7:00 PM.



Wednesday, July 2
‘Axe the Drink Tax Fight Night’ at Mitchell’s, 304 Ross St. Downtown at 7:00PM. Keep posted on activities at stopdrinktax.com. Complimentary appetizers and draft beer.
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Potters Reel, 7:00 PM.

Friday, July 4
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, is closed for the holiday.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, is closed for holiday.

The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works, entertainment 8:30PM.

Saturday, July 5
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, Mark Dignam at 9:00 PM.
The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works, Entertainment at 8:30PM.

Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, is closed for the holiday.

Sunday, July 6
The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works, Munster Football Final Teams TBC 9:00AM; Leinster Hurling Final Teams TBC 11:00AM. Information: 412.381.4800.

Echoes of Erin, WEDO 810AM at 1:00 PM; The Ireland Report with Patricia Sharkey, Editor, Donegal Newsletter – www.dun-na-ngall.com.

Wednesday, July 9
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Potters Reel, 7:00 PM.

Irish Day at Kennywood Park, organized by The Irish Centre of Pittsburgh. Information Mac McCafferty 412.951.7068, Email: macattack1916@yahoo.com or Rich Henry at 724.864.2228 Email: Rih7@earthlink.com. All Day Pass $20.00.

Friday, July 11
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Sean McClorey, 9:00 PM.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, Entertainment at 9:00 PM.

Saturday, July 12
The Green City Music Festival at Mellon Park, sponsored by Calliope with Hooley, Rolling Scones and many other acts. Information 412.361.1915.

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

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, features TREE, a 3-piece group from Johnstown at 9:00 PM.

Sunday, July 13
Gaelic Football – Pittsburgh Celtics travel to Cleveland to play St. Pat’s.

Monday, July 14
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features an Acoustic Jam, 7:00 PM.

Wednesday, July 16
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Potters Reel, 7:00 PM.

Thursday, July 17 through August 16
Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre presents The Synge Cycle – authored by John Millington Synge, beginning with ‘Playboy of the Western World’, then ‘Riders to the Sea’, and Well of the Saints’, then ‘When the Moon Has Set’, and ‘Deidre of the Sorrows’, then ‘Tinker’s Wedding’ and ‘The Shadow of the Glen’. Directed by Andrew Paul. At the Charity Randall Theatre in the Stephen Foster Memorial, Oakland. Tickets 412.394.3353 or visit www.picttheatre.org.

Friday, July 18 – Sunday, July 20
Cleveland Cultural Festival at the Berea Fairgrounds Opening Friday at 4:00 PM. Entertainment with John McDermott, Liz Carroll & John Doyle, Eileen Ivers & Immigrant Soul, The Elders, Tommy Fleming, Johnny McEvoy, Dermot Henry, Cherish The Ladies, Sean Wilson Band, Maura O’Connell, Seamus Kennedy, The New Barleycorn and many more. Pittsburgh’s two-time World Champion, Garrett Coleman will be dancing along with Champion Dancer Pat Campbell. Check out the Website at http://www.clevelandirish.org/dancing_new.shtml. Admission $10 per adult, FREE parking. 1-800-485-8013.

Friday, July 18
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave., 412.642.6622, features a CD Release Party with Ceann at 9:00 PM.

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

Saturday, July 19
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Mark Guiser, 9:00 PM.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, features Sean McClorey at 9:00 PM.

Wednesday, July 23 – Saturday, July 26
AOH National Convention in New Orleans.



Wednesday, July 23
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Potters Reel, 7:00 PM.

Thursday, July 24
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave., 412.642.6622, features Danny Burns & The Defectors with his eclectic style of music at 8:30 PM.

Friday, July 25
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave., 412.642.6622, features Danny Burns & The Defectors with his eclectic style of music at 9:00 PM.

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

Friday, July 25 through Sunday, July 27
Football News – CYC National Championships will be held in Philadelphia. Details TBA.

Saturday, July 26
Pittsburgh Irish Rowing Club will host the Annual St. Brendan’s Cup Regatta at the All-States Marina in Glenfield (under the I-79 bridge over the Ohio River) starting at 12:00 Noon. Information Patrick J. Clark at Patrick.j.clark@att.net, visit website: www.geocities.com/nacarowing -- 412.761.3897.

The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works features Christopher Laughrey at 8:30 PM.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave., 412.642.6622, features Terry Griffith at 9:00 PM.

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

Sunday, July 27
Gaelic Football – Pittsburgh Celtics host St. Jarlath’s at Founder’s Field.

Monday, July 28
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features an Acoustic Jam, 7:00 PM.

Wednesday, July 30
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Potters Reel, 7:00 PM.

Friday & Saturday, August 1 & 2
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave., 412.642.6622, features Seamus Kennedy at 9:00 PM.

Sunday, August 3
Echoes of Erin, WEDO 810AM at 1:00 PM; The Ireland Report with Patricia Sharkey, Editor, Donegal Newsletter – www.dun-na-ngall.com.

Friday, August 8
14th Annual AOH Division 32 Golf Outing at Cherry Hills Golf Club in McDonald, PA. Information Denny Donnelly 412.276.9312.

Sunday, August 24
Irish American Unity Conference will sponsor a Mass at St. Patrick’s Church in The Strip at Noon. Celebrant – Fr. Thomas O’Donnell. The Mass will commemorate the Hunger Strikers, the 10th Anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, Reconciliation.

Sunday, October 12
Samhain, The Celtic New Year Celebration, a fundraiser for Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM at Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, (Mullaney’s Castle) 24th St. & Penn Ave. in The Strip. Doors open at 4:00PM, Local Talent with Terry Griffith, Christopher Laughrey, and more, Costume Contest. Donation $15.00 at Door. 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.


Inspirational Moments
Sponsored by

January - Dorothy Flaherty Weldon, National President, LAOH and Martin J. Flaherty, Plumbing & Heating 412.531.3948

February - The Irish Society for Education and Charity

March - GDC Fine Jewelry, 724.864.5000

April - Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, Maude Gonne Division 32, Carnegie

May - Terry Callahan & AOH Allegheny County Hunger Project

June – Echoes of Erin ‘A Run in the Rain’, ‘What Do Others Think of You?’, 'Father’s Day', Poem – ‘Red Hanrahan’s Song About Ireland’, ‘The Story of Independence Day’.

July - Dorothy Flaherty Weldon, National President, Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, Inc. and Eyes On Regent Square – Eye Care Center with Dr. Maureen Weldon Kamons.


GUESTS and INTERVIEWS 2008

Jun 1 Sarah McAuliffe Bellin, National IAUC Fundraiser
Jun 8 AOH Division 4 on Irish Day of Entertainment at Croatian Center / Schitizen Park
Jun 15 Dr. Sean Nolan on ‘being Irish’
Jun 22 Pól Harkin on new National Irish Group ‘Thar Saile’ pronounced Har Salya
Jun 29 John Graf, Allegheny County Drink Tax

July 20 Guest Host, Jim Caldwell, AOH, KOE, IAUC, Conway Mill Trust, TYORC
July 27 Michael Patrick MacDonald, Author




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