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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, August 30, 2008

Playlist - August 31

ECHOES OF ERIN
Hosted by Diane Byrnes
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Hosted by Diane Byrnes
August 31 2008
PROGRAM # 1067

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
Irish Echo, www.irishecho.com/

Pittsburgh Irish Network,

www.pittsburghirish.org

August SPONSOR of The Ireland Report
AOH Martin Noone

William R. Murphy Division # 21
An Inspirational Moment –
“Labor Day"
An Goath Ừr (The Fresh Wind)
by Ciara Considine
CD ‘Ó Mo Chroi’ (Of My Heart)

Working Man
by Paddy Reilly
CD ‘Gold & Silver Days’

James Connolly by
The Black Family featuring Mary
CD ‘The Black Family’

What’s The Rumpus
by Gaelic Storm
CD ‘What’s The Rumpus’

Galway to Graceland
by The High Kings
CD ‘The High Kings’

Sally Brown
by Seamus Kennedy
CD ‘Sailing Ships and Sailing Men’

The Samurai Set
by Gaelic Storm
CD ‘What’s The Rumpus’



Record Companies
Blix Street Records
www.blixstreet.com/
Compass Records
www.compassrecords.com
Dara Records www.dararecords.com
Loftus Music
http://www.loftusmusic.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 - August 31

ECHOES OF ERIN, WEDO 810 am
Sunday’s, 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Irish / Celtic Radio Programming
www.pittsburghirish.org/echoesoferin
diane.byrnes@verizon.net
http://echoesoferin.blogspot.com
ONLINE: http://www.wedo810.com

Diane V. Byrnes DATELINE IRISH
78 GRANT AVE. August 31, 2008
PITTSBURGH, PA. 15223 PROGRAM # 1067
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, August 31
The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works will air All Ireland SR. Football Semi-Final Tyrone vs Wexford at 10:30. Buffet Breakfast available for $5.00.

Echoes of Erin, WEDO 810AM at 1:00 PM; The Ireland Report with Ann Bray, Dublin. Guest in Studio, Jim Kleissler with The Pittsburgh Hurling Club.

The Ireland Institute of Pittsburgh is seeking Host Families for young adults, 18-26, from Ireland and Northern Ireland. Call 412.394.3900, Website: www.iiofpitt.org.

Tuesday, September 2
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, features Irish Night, Harp & Guinness Specials from 8:00 PM. Dennis Murphy is now bartending on Thursday’s.

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

Wednesday, September 3
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, presents Ceann in Concert, 9:00 PM.

Thursday, Friday & Saturday – September 4, 5, & 6
Carnegie Days in Carnegie with Paddy’s Pour House.

Friday, September 5
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, presents Corned Beef & Curry, 9:00 PM.

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


Friday, September 5 through Sunday, September 7
Pittsburgh Irish Festival at Riverplex at Sandcastle, West Homestead. Entertainment includes Gaelic Storm, Pogey, Glengarry Bhoys, Beoga, Screaming Orphans, Gadelle, Cahal Dunne, Dennis Doyle, Michael Murphy & the Shannon River Band, Matthew Craig & The Kerry Tipper Band, Red Hand Paddy, Hooley, Mike Gallagher, Burke-Conroy Irish Dancers, Pittsburgh Ceili Club, Pittsburgh Irish Reelers, Bell School of Irish Dance, Shovlin Academy of Irish Dance, Corned Beef & Curry, Terry Griffith, Ballet Academy of Pittsburgh, Mark Guiser, Alan Irvine, Patrick Regan plus more. Variety of admission prices. Information: 412.422.1113 or www.pghirishfest.org. Gaelic Mass on Sunday at 10:00 AM. Marketplace, children’s activities, Gaelic sports, Blarney Bingo, Ceili Dancing plus more. Opens Friday 4:00 PM.

50th Annual Ligonier Highland Games, www.ligoniergames.org. Entertainment with MacTalla Mor, Maidens IV, Barra The Bard, Vendors, Clan Tents, Athletic & Piping Competitions, Highland Dancing, and more at Idlewild Park in Ligonier. Gates open 9:00 AM to the public. Information: 412-851-9900.

Saturday, September 6
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, presents Corned Beef & Curry, 9:00 PM.

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

Sunday, September 7
The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works will air All Ireland SR. Hurling Final Kilkenny vs Waterford at 10:30. Buffet Breakfast available for $5.00. Music Session at 4:00 PM.

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

Monday, September 8
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features an Acoustic Jam Session at 7:00 PM.

Friday, September 12
AOH Division 4 sponsors ‘Hibernian Open’ at The Pittsburgh National Golf Course; 1:30PM Shotgun Start – Scramble. Lunch before the start, Dinner after golf. Contact Patrick Regan, aoh.divfour@verizon.net or 412.338.1123. Benefits the AOH Division 4 Parochial School Tuition Assistance Fund.
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, features Sean McClorey, 9:00PM.

Saturday, September 13
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, features Jack Puskar, 9:00PM.

Sunday, September 14
Echoes of Erin, WEDO 810AM at 1:00 PM; The Ireland Report with Ann Bray from Dublin.

Tuesday, September 16
The HIGH KINGS in Concert at the Byham Theater, 8:00 PM. Tickets at www.pgharts.org or 412.456.6666.

Friday, September 19
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, features Tony Egan on vocals, guitar & harmonica at 9:00 PM.

Saturday, September 20
AOH Sean MacBride Division 32, ½ Way to St. Patrick’s Day Party at Scott Park.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, ½ Way to St. Patrick’s Day. Live Entertainment outside under the Tent from 4:00 PM with three different bands. Inside – at 3:30PM Notre Dame vs. Michigan State. Music with Corned Beef & Curry at 9:00 PM.

Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, features Jim Lamb on vocals & guitar at 9:00 PM.

Sunday, September 21
The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works will air All Ireland SR. Football Final Cork / Kerry vs Tyrone / Wexford at 10:30. Buffet Breakfast available for $5.00. Music Session at 4:00 PM.

Echoes of Erin, WEDO 810AM at 1:00 PM; The Ireland Report with Davy Kettyles from Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh. Interview with Brenna Briggs, Author of the River Liffey series. Book # 3 “The Secret of the Mountain of the Moon.

Monday, September 22
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, features an Acoustic Jam Session at 7:00 PM.

Thursday, September 25
“Window to Ireland’ classes at CCAC, Non-Credit Courses at Brentwood High School, 6:30PM to 8:30PM. Each week a new topic – October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2008. Information John Webber, 412.758.5446 or Email: jfwnamesman@aol.com.

Friday, September 26
The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works presents Christopher Laughrey & Casey Deely.

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

Saturday, September 27
The Sounds of Charity Concert’ at Seton-LaSalle High School, 1000 McNeilly Road, Pgh. PA 15226. Entertainment with Guaranteed Irish, Mike Gallagher, Pittsburgh Irish Reelers. The evening begins at 6:30PM with a desert Reception and basket raffle, concert at 7:30PM. Tickets $25.00, Sister Patricia Hughes 412.343.1382, online at www.scsh.org and go to the News & Events section to use secure link to register online. The concert benefits the Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill and their Far East Missions.

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

Sunday, September 28
Echoes of Erin, WEDO 810AM at 1:00 PM; The Ireland Report with Mairtin O’Muilleoir, Belfast. www.belfastmedia.com.

‘Take a Swing Against Cancer’ at Boyce Park Silver Beaver Fields. An Official Wiffle Ball Tournament for Adult & Kids, $15 / kid, $20 / Adult. Pre-register at sunnycarneycarcinoidcancerfund@verizon.net. Donations can be sent to S & T Bank, Sunny Carney Carcinoid Cancer Fund, 2190 Hulton Road, Verona PA 15147. This fundraiser will help Sunny Carney who is suffering from this cancer.

Thursday, October 2
“Window to Ireland’ classes at CCAC, Non-Credit Courses at Brentwood High School, 6:30PM to 8:30PM. Each week a new topic – October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2008. Information John Webber, 412.758.5446 or Email: jfwnamesman@aol.com.

Saturday, October 4
‘An Irish-American Experience at Gettysburg’ Tour of the Gettysburg Battlefield & Soldiers National Cemetery from 9:15 AM to 2:30 PM. This trip is being organized by the AOH; information contact Jim Green 412.881.6499 or Jim McGuigan 717.360.5704. Cost for Tour - $50.00 per person. Limited Seating.

Thursday, October 9
“Window to Ireland’ classes at CCAC, Non-Credit Courses at Brentwood High School, 6:30PM to 8:30PM. Each week a new topic – October 9, 16, 23, 30, 2008. Information John Webber, 412.758.5446 or Email: jfwnamesman@aol.com.

Saturday, October 11
The Irish Centre of Pittsburgh will sponsor an “Irish Night” with Whiskey Limerick at 8:00 PM. Doors open at 7:00PM. Members $8.00 Non-Members $12.00.

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 with Casey Deely & Duane Davis, Jack Puskar, Michael Mykita with ‘rune’ readings & other interesting stuff, plus more with John McCann & Bob Banjeree. Costume Contest. Donation $15.00 at Door. Information Diane Byrnes 412-781-6368, Email diane.byrnes@verizon.net.

Thursday, October 16
“Window to Ireland’ classes at CCAC, Non-Credit Courses at Brentwood High School, 6:30PM to 8:30PM. Each week a new topic – October 16, 23, 30, 2008. Information John Webber, 412.758.5446 or Email: jfwnamesman@aol.com.

Saturday, October 18
14th Annual ‘Buddy Walk for Down Syndrome Awareness’ at Hartwood Acres. This is especially for Maeve Mannion, age 2. Information Gina Marton 412-860-1252.


LAOH Division 11 will sponsor a ‘Celtic Halloween Fundraiser’ at St. Mary of the Mount Sullivan Hall, 115 Bigham St. Mt. Washington, from 7:00 PM. Entertainment by DJ – T. Tickets $15.00, BYOB. Information Maureen O’Toole 412.913.4184 or Clara Schillinger 412.734.1147.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, features their debut appearance in Pittsburgh – Birmingham Six listen at – they sound pretty good!!
www.myspace.com/birminghamsix out of Philadelphia, 9:00 PM.

Thursday, October 23
“Window to Ireland’ classes at CCAC, Non-Credit Courses at Brentwood High School, 6:30PM to 8:30PM. This week ‘Irish Music’ with Diane Byrnes – October 23, 30, 2008. Information John Webber, 412.758.5446 or Email: jfwnamesman@aol.com.

Saturday, October 25
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, presents The Notre Dame Glee Club special performance.

Thursday, October 30
“Window to Ireland’ classes at CCAC, Non-Credit Courses at Brentwood High School, 6:30PM to 8:30PM. This week ‘Irish Dance’ with Liz Shovlin Grinko – October 30, 2008. Information John Webber, 412.758.5446 or Email: jfwnamesman@aol.com.

Saturday, November 1
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, presents The Guinness Oyster Festival. Details soon.

January 31 – February 2, 2009
Irish Festival Cruise aboard Celebrity Cruise Line’s ‘Summit’ sailing the Southern Caribbean. Entertainment with Cherish The Ladies, The Black Brothers, Johnny McEvoy, Tommy Sands, Liam Tiernan, The Matt Cunningham Band, Don Stiffe, Donny Golden, Dan Stacy, and more. 1-800-441-HARP. Online www.irishtours.com

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 IRISH ENTERTAINERS WEBSITES
Check Performance Schedules, Etc.
Aran from Johnstown PA - http://www.people.iup.edu/rahkonen/Bands/Aran.htm
George Balderose - http://www.pittsburghpiper.com/
Carnival of Souls - http://www.carnivalofsouls.com
Ceann - http://www.ceannmusic.com/
Cue Ball Music - http://www.cueballmusic.com/index.asp
Cahal Dunne - http://www.cahaldunne.com/
Tony Egan - http://www.tonyegan.info
Michael Gallagher - http://www.mike-gallagher.com/
Terry Griffith - http://www.pittsburghirish.org/griffith
Guaranteed Irish - http://www.guaranteedirish.info/
Hiraeth - http://lugh.as.cmu.edu/Hiraeth.htm
Hooley - http://www.hooley.info
John McCann - http://www.johnmccannlive.com/
Corned Beef & Curry - http:// www.cornedbeefncurry.com/
Michael Murphy & TSRB http://www.michaelmurphy.us/
Na Gaels - http://www.pittsburghirish.org/nagaels
Jack Puskar - http://www.jackpuskar.com
Red Hand Paddy - http://www.redhandpaddy.com/
Rolling Scones - http://www.rollingscones.com
NEW Whiskey Limerick- http://www.whiskeylimerick.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 Irish Rowing Club http://www.pittsburghirishrowingclub.com/
Pittsburgh Banshees www.pittsburghbanshees@yahoo.com
Pittsburgh Celtics www.pittsburghcelticsgfc.com/
NEW - Pittsburgh Hurling Club www.pitthurling.org/


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.
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.

August - Pittsburgh Irish Rowing Club – ‘Life Waters’ by Tommy Makem, ‘250th Anniversary of Pittsburgh’, ‘Inspirational quotes to Think Of and Live By’, ‘St. Kevin and the Blackbird’, 'Labor Day'.

GUESTS and INTERVIEWS 2008

Aug 3 - Michael McKernon, Shanway Press, Irish Book Publishers, Belfast
Aug 10 - Postponed - Martin Furey with The High Kings
Aug 17 - Postponed - Pól Brennan, Irish Deportee in a Texas Prison www.polbrennan.com
Aug 24 - Martin Furey with The High Kings
Aug 31 - Jim Kleisser, The Pittsburgh Hurling Team

Sep 21 - Brenna Briggs, Author, Liffey River Series, (# 3)

Oct 5 - John Graf, Allegheny County Drink Tax
Oct 12 - Samhain, Celtic New Year Celebration
Oct 19 - Fr. Aidan Troy, Belfast
Nov 2 - John Graf, Allegheny County Drink Tax

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 - http://www.knightsofequity.com/daughters.html
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 - http://www.knightsofequity.com/doepgh.html

Saturday, August 23, 2008

Dateline - August 24

ECHOES OF ERIN, WEDO 810 am
Sunday’s, 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Irish / Celtic Radio Programming
www.pittsburghirish.org/echoesoferin
diane.byrnes@verizon.net
http://echoesoferin.blogspot.com
ONLINE: http://www.wedo810.com

Diane V. Byrnes DATELINE IRISH
78 GRANT AVE. August 24, 2008
PITTSBURGH, PA. 15223 PROGRAM # 1066
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, August 24
The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works will air All Ireland SR. Football Semi-Final Cork vs Kerry at 10:30. Buffet Breakfast available for $5.00. Music Session at 4:00 PM.

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.

Echoes of Erin, WEDO 810AM at 1:00 PM; The Ireland Report with Mairtin O’Muilleoir, Belfast, www.belfastmedia.com. Interview with Martin Furey, The High Kings.

The Ireland Institute of Pittsburgh is seeking Host Families for young adults, 18-26, from Ireland and Northern Ireland. Call 412.394.3900, Website: www.iiofpitt.org.

Monday, August 25
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features an Acoustic Jam Session at 7:00 PM.

Tuesday, August 26
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, features Irish Night, Harp & Guinness Specials from 8:00 PM. Dennis Murphy is now bartending on Thursday’s.

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

Wednesday, August 27
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, Entertainment with Jason Kendall from 8:00 PM.

Friday, August 29
Pittsburgh Celtics are participating in the North American County Board Playoffs in Boston. It’s Pittsburgh vs Philadelphia. The Pittsburgh Banshees vs Denver. Winners advance to play on Saturday, with the final on Sunday.

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

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

Saturday, August 30
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Jack Puskar on Vocals & Guitar at 9:00 PM.

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

Sunday, August 31
The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works will air All Ireland SR. Football Semi-Final Tyrone vs Wexford at 10:30. Buffet Breakfast available for $5.00. Music Session at 4:00 PM.

Echoes of Erin, WEDO 810AM at 1:00 PM; The Ireland Report with Ann Bray, Dublin. Guest in Studio, Jim Kleisser with The Pittsburgh Hurling Club.

Monday, September 1 – Labor Day
Paddy’s Pour House is closed for the Holiday.

Thursday, Friday & Saturday – September 4, 5, & 6
Carnegie Days in Carnegie with Paddy’s Pour House.

Friday, September 5 through Sunday, September 7
Pittsburgh Irish Festival at Riverplex at Sandcastle, West Homestead. Entertainment includes Gaelic Storm, Pogey, Glengarry Bhoys, Beoga, Screaming Orphans, Gadelle, Cahal Dunne, Dennis Doyle, Michael Murphy & the Shannon River Band, Matthew Craig & The Kerry Tipper Band, Red Hand Paddy, Hooley, Mike Gallagher, Burke-Conroy Irish Dancers, Pittsburgh Ceili Club, Pittsburgh Irish Reelers, Bell School of Irish Dance, Shovlin Academy of Irish Dance, Corned Beef & Curry, Terry Griffith, Ballet Academy of Pittsburgh, Mark Guiser, Alan Irvine, Patrick Regan plus more. Variety of admission prices. Information: 412.422.1113 or www.pghirishfest.org. Gaelic Mass on Sunday at 10:00 AM. Marketplace, children’s activities, Gaelic sports, Blarney Bingo, Ceili Dancing plus more. Opens Friday 4:00 PM.

50th Annual Ligonier Highland Games, www.ligoniergames.org. Entertainment with MacTalla Mor, Maidens IV, Barra The Bard, Vendors, Clan Tents, Athletic & Piping Competitions, Highland Dancing, and more at Idlewild Park in Ligonier. Gates open 9:00 AM to the public. Information: 412-851-9900.

Sunday, September 7
The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works will air All Ireland SR. Hurling Final Kilkenny vs Waterford at 10:30. Buffet Breakfast available for $5.00. Music Session at 4:00 PM.

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

Friday, September 12
AOH Division 4 sponsors ‘Hibernian Open’ at The Pittsburgh National Golf Course; 1:30PM Shotgun Start – Scramble. Lunch before the start, Dinner after golf. Contact Patrick Regan, aoh.divfour@verizon.net or 412.338.1123. Benefits the AOH Division 4 Parochial School Tuition Assistance Fund.

Sunday, September 14
Echoes of Erin, WEDO 810AM at 1:00 PM; The Ireland Report with Ann Bray from Dublin.

Tuesday, September 16
The HIGH KINGS in Concert at the Byham Theater, 8:00 PM. Tickets at www.pgharts.org or 412.456.6666.

Saturday, September 20
AOH Sean MacBride Division 32, ½ Way to St. Patrick’s Day Party at Scott Park.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, ½ Way to St. Patrick’s Day. Live Entertainment outside under the Tent from 4:00 PM with three different bands. Inside – at 3:30PM Notre Dame vs. Michigan State. Music with Corned Beef & Curry at 9:00 PM.

Sunday, September 21
The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works will air All Ireland SR. Football Final Cork / Kerry vs Tyrone / Wexford at 10:30. Buffet Breakfast available for $5.00. Music Session at 4:00 PM.

Echoes of Erin, WEDO 810AM at 1:00 PM; The Ireland Report with Davy Kettyles from Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh. Interview with Brenna Briggs, Author of the River Liffey series. Book # 3 “The Secret of the Mountain of the Moon.

Saturday, September 27
‘The Sounds of Charity Concert’ at Seton-LaSalle High School, 1000 McNeilly Road, Pgh. PA 15226. Entertainment with Guaranteed Irish, Mike Gallagher, Pittsburgh Irish Reelers. The evening begins at 6:30PM with a desert Reception and basket raffle, concert at 7:30PM. Tickets $25.00, Sister Patricia Hughes 412.343.1382, online at
www.scsh.org and go to the News & Events section to use secure link to register online. The concert benefits the Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill and their Far East Missions.

Sunday, September 28
Echoes of Erin, WEDO 810AM at 1:00 PM; The Ireland Report with Mairtin O’Muilleoir, Belfast. www.belfastmedia.com.

Saturday, October 4
‘An Irish-American Experience at Gettysburg’ Tour of the Gettysburg Battlefield & Soldiers National Cemetery from 9:15 AM to 2:30 PM. This trip is being organized by the AOH; information contact Jim Green 412.881.6499 or Jim McGuigan 717.360.5704. Cost for Tour - $50.00 per person. Limited Seating.

Saturday, October 11
The Irish Centre of Pittsburgh will sponsor an “Irish Night” with Whiskey Limerick at 8:00 PM. Doors open at 7:00PM. Members $8.00 Non-Members $12.00.

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 with Casey Deely & Duane Davis, Jack Puskar, Michael Mykita with ‘rune’ readings & other interesting stuff, plus more with John McCann & Bob Banjeree. Costume Contest. Donation $15.00 at Door. Information Diane Byrnes 412-781-6368, Email diane.byrnes@verizon.net.

Saturday, October 18
14th Annual ‘Buddy Walk for Down Syndrome Awareness’ at Hartwood Acres. This is especially for Maeve Mannion, age 2. Information Gina Marton 412-860-1252.

LAOH Division 11 will sponsor a ‘Celtic Halloween Fundraiser’ at St. Mary of the Mount Sullivan Hall, 115 Bigham St. Mt. Washington, from 7:00 PM. Entertainment by DJ – T. Tickets $15.00, BYOB. Information Maureen O’Toole 412.913.4184 or Clara Schillinger 412.734.1147.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, features their debut appearance in Pittsburgh – Birmingham Six listen at – they sound pretty good!! www.myspace.com/birminghamsix out of Philadelphia, 9:00 PM.

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 IRISH ENTERTAINERS WEBSITES
Check Performance Schedules, Etc.
Aran from Johnstown PA - http://www.people.iup.edu/rahkonen/Bands/Aran.htm
George Balderose - http://www.pittsburghpiper.com/
Carnival of Souls - http://www.carnivalofsouls.com
Ceann - http://www.ceannmusic.com/
Cue Ball Music - http://www.cueballmusic.com/index.asp
Cahal Dunne - http://www.cahaldunne.com/
Tony Egan - http://www.tonyegan.info
Michael Gallagher - http://www.mike-gallagher.com/
Terry Griffith - http://www.pittsburghirish.org/griffith
Guaranteed Irish - http://www.guaranteedirish.info/
Hiraeth - http://lugh.as.cmu.edu/Hiraeth.htm
Hooley - http://www.hooley.info
John McCann - http://www.johnmccannlive.com/
Corned Beef & Curry - http:// www.cornedbeefncurry.com/
Michael Murphy & TSRB http://www.michaelmurphy.us/
Na Gaels - http://www.pittsburghirish.org/nagaels
Jack Puskar - http://www.jackpuskar.com
Red Hand Paddy - http://www.redhandpaddy.com/
Rolling Scones - http://www.rollingscones.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 Irish Rowing Club http://www.pittsburghirishrowingclub.com/
Pittsburgh Banshees www.pittsburghbanshees@yahoo.com
Pittsburgh Celtics www.pittsburghcelticsgfc.com/
2008 Schedule
Aug 28 - Semi Finals and Finals this weekend in Boston.


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
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.
August -- Pittsburgh Irish Rowing Club, ‘Life Waters’ by Tommy Makem, ‘250th Anniversary of Pittsburgh’, ‘Inspirational quotes to Think Of and Live By’, ‘St. Kevin and the Blackbird’,


GUESTS and INTERVIEWS 2008

Aug 3 -- Michael McKernon, Shanway Press, Irish Book Publishers, Belfast
Aug 10 -- Martin Furey with The High Kings, in Concert in Pgh. Sept. 16, 2008
Aug 17 -- Pól Brennan, Irish Deportee in a Texas Prison www.polbrennan.com
Aug 24 - Martin Furey with The High Kings
Aug 31 - Jim Kleisser, The Pittsburgh Hurling Team
Sep 21 - Brenna Briggs, Author, Liffey River Series, (Book # 3)
Oct 5 -- John Graf, Allegheny County Drink Tax
Oct 12 -- Samhain, Celtic New Year Celebration
Oct 19 -- Fr. Aidan Troy, Belfast

Nov 2 -- John Graf, Allegheny County Drink Tax

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 -- http://www.knightsofequity.com/daughters.html
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 -- http://www.knightsofequity.com/doepgh.html

Playlist - August 24

ECHOES OF ERIN
Hosted by Diane Byrnes
ONLINE:
http://www.wedo810.com
Click on Program Guide,

go down the page to Echoes of Erin
Hosted by Diane Byrnes
August 24, 2008
PROGRAM # 1066
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
Irish Echo, www.irishecho.com/

Pittsburgh Irish Network,
www.pittsburghirish.org

August SPONSOR of The Ireland Report
AOH Martin Noone – William R. Murphy Division # 21
Interview with Martin Furey,
The High Kings

An Inspirational Moment –
Poem “St. Kevin and the Blackbird’
by Seamus Heaney
CD ‘The Poet & The Piper’

A Neansai Mhile Gra
by Bob Pegritz
CD ‘Whistleworks’

Something Inside So Strong
Terry O’Neill & Bik McFarlane

The Trumpeter Hornpipe
by Seamus Kennedy
CD ‘Sailing Ships and Sailing Men’

Two Little Boys
by Cahal Dunne
CD ‘The Very Best of Cahal Dunne Vol. 1’

Interview with Martin Furey, The High Kings

Marie’s Wedding
by The High Kings
CD ‘The High Kings’

Not As We Know It
by Eamon Friel
CD ‘The Waltz of the Years’
After All These Years
by Cahal Dunne
CD ‘The Very Best of Cahal Dunne Vol. 1’

Reels: Johnny going to Ceili /
Sean Maguire’s Johnny Doherty’s /
The First Month of Summer
By
John McSherry & Donál O’Connor
CD ‘At First Light’



Record Companies
Blix Street Records
www.blixstreet.com/
Compass Records
www.compassrecords.com
Dara Records www.dararecords.com
Loftus Music
http://www.loftusmusic.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/

Sunday, August 17, 2008

Clean Cabbage in the Bucket

Are you looking for a good, light hearted book to read? Give "Clean Cabbage in the Bucket and Other Tales from the Irish Music Trenches" a try. The authors are a unique bunch of Irish musicians and singers -- Frank Emerson, Seamus Kennedy, Robbie O'Connell, Harry O'Donoghue, and Dennis O'Rourke.

My experience over the years in talking with all sorts of Irish entertainers is that they have great tales to tell; this book is no exception. These fellows give a very entertaining account of some of their experiences -- they will keep you laughing, maybe you'll shed a tear or two; but for sure you will enjoy this book.

I bought my book from Seamus Kennedy when last he was in Pittsburgh. You too can purchase the book from Seamus at his website at
www.seamus-kennedy.com. After you read it for yourself, purchase a couple of copies as gifts. This will make an excellent present for someone who enjoys the 'craic' on your Christmas list.

You can also order the book at these websites:

www.frankemerson.com
www.dennisorourke.com
www.robbieoconnell.com
www.harryodonoghue.com



Saturday, August 16, 2008

Playlist - August 17

ECHOES OF ERIN
Hosted by Diane Byrnes
ONLINE:
http://www.wedo810.com
Click on Program Guide,

go down the page to Echoes of Erin
Hosted by Diane Byrnes
August 17, 2008
PROGRAM # 1065

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
Irish Echo, www.irishecho.com/

Pittsburgh Irish Network,

www.pittsburghirish.org

August SPONSOR of The Ireland Report
AOH Martin Noone – William R. Murphy Division # 21

An Inspirational Moment --
“Quotes to Think Of and Live By’
Aisling Gheal
by Bob Pegritz
CD ‘Whistleworks II: Be Thou My Vision’

Fanad 45 Years Age
by John Kerr
CD ’20 Songs of Ireland’

The Alabama
by Seamus Kennedy
CD ‘Sailing Ships and Sailing Men’

Factory Girl
by Beoga
CD ‘Mischief”

Will Ye Go Lassie, Go?
By The High Kings
CD ‘The High Kings’

Information on Pól Brennan

Rights of Man by Jigsaw featuring
Gabriel Donohue on vocals
CD ‘
The Rights of Man’ A Concert for Joe Doherty

The Mason’s Apron
by Granny Kelly’s
CD ‘At The Vintage Enniskillen’



Record Companies
Blix Street Records
www.blixstreet.com/
Compass Records
www.compassrecords.com
Dara Records www.dararecords.com
Loftus Music
http://www.loftusmusic.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 -- August 17

ECHOES OF ERIN, WEDO 810 am
Sunday’s, 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Irish / Celtic Radio Programming
www.pittsburghirish.org/echoesoferin
diane.byrnes@verizon.net
http://echoesoferin.blogspot.com
ONLINE: http://www.wedo810.com

Diane V. Byrnes DATELINE IRISH
78 GRANT AVE. August 17, 2008
PITTSBURGH, PA. 15223 PROGRAM # 1065
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, August 17
The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works will air at 9:00 AM LIVE GAA 11:00 AM, LIVE GAA -- Buffet Breakfast available for $5.00.

Allegheny County LAOH will sponsor it’s annual ‘Our Lady of Knock’ Mass at St. Patrick’s Church, 17th Street in The Strip at 10:00 AM. Information Shirley Murphy 412.874.4321.

Echoes of Erin, WEDO 810AM at 1:00 PM; The Ireland Report with Davy Kettyles, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh. Interview with Pól Brennan, an Irish Deportee now in an Texas prison.

The Ireland Institute of Pittsburgh is seeking Host Families for young adults, 18-26, from Ireland and Northern Ireland. Call 412.394.3900, Website: www.iiofpitt.org.

Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre, www.picttheatre.org. presents The Synge Cycle – ‘Riders to the Sea’ today at 2:00 PM, and ‘When the Moon Has Set’, and ‘Deidre of the Sorrows’ at 7:00 PM, then at the Henry Heymann Theatre in the Stephen Foster Memorial, Oakland. Tickets 412.394.3353 or visit www.picttheatre.org.

Tuesday, August 19
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, features Irish Night, Harp & Guinness Specials from 8:00 PM. Dennis Murphy is now bartending on Thursday’s.

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

Wednesday, August 20
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, Entertainment tonight with Pump Fakes from 8:00 PM.

Friday, August 22
The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works, Entertainment with Christopher Laughrey and Casey Deely at 8:30PM.

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

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, features Callán, a new Irish group in the Pittsburgh area, at 9:00 PM.

Saturday, August 23
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Jim Lamb at 9:00 PM.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, features Ballad Singer, Terry Griffith at 9:00 PM.

The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works, Entertainment with Gary Prisby at 10:00 PM.

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.

The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works, Music Session at 4:00 PM.

Monday, August 25
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features an Acoustic Jam Session at 7:00 PM.

Wednesday, August 27
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, Entertainment with Jason Kendall from 8:00 PM.

Friday, August 29
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Tony Egan on Vocals, Guitar & Harmonica at 9:00 PM.

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

Saturday, August 30
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Jack Puskar on Vocals & Guitar at 9:00 PM.

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

Sunday, August 31
Echoes of Erin, WEDO 810AM at 1:00 PM; The Ireland Report with Ann Bray, Dublin. Guest in Studio, Jim Kleisser with The Pittsburgh Hurling Club.

Monday, September 1 – Labor Day
Paddy’s Pour House is closed for the Holiday.

Thursday, Friday & Saturday – September 4, 5, & 6
Carnegie Days in Carnegie with Paddy’s Pour House.

Friday, September 5 through Sunday, September 7
Pittsburgh Irish Festival at Riverplex at Sandcastle, West Homestead. Entertainment includes Gaelic Storm, Pogey, Glengarry Bhoys, Beoga, Screaming Orphans, Gadelle, Cahal Dunne, Dennis Doyle, Michael Murphy & the Shannon River Band, Matthew Craig & The Kerry Tipper Band, Red Hand Paddy, Hooley, Mike Gallagher, Burke-Conroy Irish Dancers, Pittsburgh Ceili Club, Pittsburgh Irish Reelers, Bell School of Irish Dance, Shovlin Academy of Irish Dance, Corned Beef & Curry, Terry Griffith, Ballet Academy of Pittsburgh, Mark Guiser, Alan Irvine, Patrick Regan plus more. Variety of admission prices. Information: 412.422.1113 or www.pghirishfest.org. Gaelic Mass on Sunday at 10:00 AM. Marketplace, children’s activities, Gaelic sports, Blarney Bingo, Ceili Dancing plus more. Opens Friday 4:00 PM.

50th Annual Ligonier Highland Games, www.ligoniergames.org. Entertainment with MacTalla Mor, Maidens IV, Barra The Bard, Vendors, Clan Tents, Athletic & Piping Competitions, Highland Dancing, and more at Idlewild Park in Ligonier. Gates open 9:00 AM to the public. Information: 412-851-9900.

Sunday, September 7
Echoes of Erin, WEDO 810AM at 1:00 PM; The Ireland Report with Patricia Sharkey, Editor, Donegal Newsletter – www.dun-na-ngall.com.

Friday, September 12
AOH Division 4 sponsors ‘Hibernian Open’ at The Pittsburgh National Golf Course; 1:30PM Shotgun Start – Scramble. Lunch before the start, Dinner after golf. Contact Patrick Regan, aoh.divfour@verizon.net. Benefits the AOH Division 4 Parochial School Tuition Assistance Fund.

Tuesday, September 16
The HIGH KINGS in Concert at the Byham Theater, 8:00 PM. Tickets at www.pgharts.org.

Saturday, September 20
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, ½ Way to St. Patrick’s Day. Live Entertainment outside under the Tent from 4:00 PM with three different bands. Inside – at 3:30PM Notre Dame vs. Michigan State. Music with Corned Beef & Curry at 9:00 PM

Saturday, October 4
‘An Irish-American Experience at Gettysburg’ Tour of the Gettysburg Battlefield & Soldiers National Cemetery from 9:15 AM to 2:30 PM. This trip is being organized by the AOH; information contact Jim Green 412.881.6499. Cost for Tour - $50.00 per person. Limited Seating.

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 with Casey Deely & Duane Davis, Jack Puskar, Michael Mykita with ‘rune’ readings & other interesting stuff, plus more with John McCann & Bob Banjeree. Costume Contest. Donation $15.00 at Door. Information Diane Byrnes 412-781-6368, Email diane.byrnes@verizon.net.

Saturday, October 18
14th Annual ‘Buddy Walk for Down Syndrome Awareness’ at Hartwood Acres. This is especially for Maeve Mannion, age 2. Information Gina Marton 412-860-1252.

LAOH Division 11 will sponsor a ‘Celtic Halloween Fundraiser’ at St. Mary of the Mount Sullivan Hall, 115 Bigham St. Mt. Washington, from 7:00 PM. Entertainment by DJ – T. Tickets $15.00, BYOB. Information Maureen O’Toole 412.913.4184 or Clara Schillinger 412.734.1147.

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 IRISH ENTERTAINERS WEBSITES
Check Performance Schedules, Etc.
Aran from Johnstown PA - http://www.people.iup.edu/rahkonen/Bands/Aran.htm
George Balderose - http://www.pittsburghpiper.com/
Carnival of Souls - http://www.carnivalofsouls.com
Ceann - http://www.ceannmusic.com/
Cue Ball Music - http://www.cueballmusic.com/index.asp
Cahal Dunne - http://www.cahaldunne.com/
Tony Egan - http://www.tonyegan.info
Michael Gallagher - http://www.mike-gallagher.com/
Terry Griffith - http://www.pittsburghirish.org/griffith
Guaranteed Irish - http://www.guaranteedirish.info/
Hiraeth - http://lugh.as.cmu.edu/Hiraeth.htm
Hooley - http://www.hooley.info
John McCann - http://www.johnmccannlive.com/
Corned Beef & Curry - http:// www.cornedbeefncurry.com/
Michael Murphy & TSRB http://www.michaelmurphy.us/
Na Gaels - http://www.pittsburghirish.org/nagaels
Jack Puskar - http://www.jackpuskar.com
Red Hand Paddy - http://www.redhandpaddy.com/
Rolling Scones - http://www.rollingscones.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 Irish Rowing Club http://www.pittsburghirishrowingclub.com/
Pittsburgh Banshees www.pittsburghbanshees@yahoo.com
Pittsburgh Celtics www.pittsburghcelticsgfc.com/
2008 Schedule
Aug 17 Midwest Final


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
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.
August -- Pittsburgh Irish Rowing Club, ‘Life Waters’ by Tommy Makem, ‘250th Anniversary of Pittsburgh’, ‘Inspirational quotes to Think Of and Live By’,


GUESTS and INTERVIEWS 2008

Aug 3 -- Michael McKernon, Shanway Press, Irish Book Publishers, Belfast
Aug 10 -- Martin Furey with The High Kings, in Concert in Pgh. Sept. 16, 2008
Aug 17 -- Pól Brennan, Irish Deportee in a Texas Prison www.polbrennan.com
Aug 31 -- Jim Kleisser, The Pittsburgh Hurling Team

Oct 5 -- John Graf, Allegheny County Drink Tax
Oct 12 -- Samhain, Celtic New Year Celebration
Oct 19 -- Fr. Aidan Troy, Belfast

Nov 2 -- John Graf, Allegheny County Drink Tax

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 -- http://www.knightsofequity.com/daughters.html
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 -- http://www.knightsofequity.com/doepgh.html

Friday, August 08, 2008

Marie Carolan

Marie Carolan, age 29, from Ballina, County Mayo has been in Pittsburgh since July 11th undergoing extensive surgery at UPMC for a brain tumor. She had her first surgery on Monday, July 14th; going through two procedures that took in 11 hours. Unfortunately her medical team were unable to successfully remove the entire tumor and Marie had to undergo another 10 hour procedure a week later. This time the team was successful.




Marie has had a few more surgeries that have taken care of a few other problems.

Marie's family and a medical professional, Eileen Bulger, traveled with her from Shannon to Pittsburgh -- John her father, Mary her mother, Dervilla her sister; her brothers Sean and Patrick have both been out a week.

Marie is still in the UPMC hospital system; she has moved often from Presbyterian to McGee to Montifore and back to Presbyterian Hospitals.

This young woman has a fantastic spirit and not too much will hold her back! You can monitor her status at

The family has set up this site as other family and friends want to monitor her progress. As you can imagine this whole experience has cost a tremendous amount of money. There are opportunities for you to help out in defraying some of this expense, you can donate online at the above site.
God Bless you Marie Carolan and may you be well soon. It will be good for all the family to have a good nights sleep in their own beds.
We wish you well and a speedy recovery.
All the best,
Diane Byrnes and other friends in Pittsburgh

Playlist - August 10

ECHOES OF ERIN
Hosted by Diane Byrnes
ONLINE:
http://www.wedo810.com
Click on Program Guide,

Click on Echoes of Erin
Hosted by Diane Byrnes

August 10, 2008
PROGRAM # 1064
The IRELAND REPORT with

Diane Byrnes, County Allegheny

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
Irish Echo, www.irishecho.com/

Pittsburgh Irish Network,
www.pittsburghirish.org

August SPONSOR of The Ireland Report
AOH Martin Noone – William R. Murphy Division # 21

An Inspirational Moment
“250th Anniversary of Pittsburgh
The Memory Waltz
by Bob Pegritz
CD ‘Whistleworks’

A Rainy Night in Soho
by Damien Dempsey
CD ‘The Rocky Road’

The Irish Rover
by Seamus Kennedy
CD ‘Sailing Ships and Sailing Men’

Instrumental: Back to Cape Breton
by Glengarry Bhoys
CD ‘Mill Sessions”

The Pride of Tipperary
by Willie Brady
CD ‘Rare & True’

The Litter Beggerman
by The High Kings
CD ‘The High Kings’

Pipe Solo: Garrett Barry’s /
The Bucks of Oranmore
by The Bothy Band
CD ‘Reunion’
Paddy’s Green Shamrock Shore
by The High Kings
CD ‘The High Kings’

Rocky Road to Dublin
by Damien Dempsey
CD ‘The Rocky Road’


Record Companies
Blix Street Records www.blixstreet.com/
Compass Records http://www.compassrecords.com/
Dara Records http://www.dararecords.com/
Loftus Music http://www.loftusmusic.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 - August 10

ECHOES OF ERIN, WEDO 810 am
Sunday’s, 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Irish / Celtic Radio Programming
www.pittsburghirish.org/echoesoferin
diane.byrnes@verizon.net
http://echoesoferin.blogspot.com
ONLINE: http://www.wedo810.com

Diane V. Byrnes DATELINE IRISH
78 GRANT AVE. August 10, 2008
PITTSBURGH, PA. 15223 PROGRAM # 1064
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, August 10
The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works will air at 9:00 AM LIVE GAA - Senior Football Q/F: Cork vs. Kildare. 11:00 AM, LIVE GAA - All-Ireland Hurling S/F: Kilkenny vs. Cork. Buffet Breakfast available for $5.00.

Echoes of Erin, WEDO 810AM at 1:00 PM; The Ireland Report with Diane Byrnes. Interview with Martin Furey of The High Kings, who will be in Concert in Pittsburgh on September 16. www.thehighkings.com.

The Ireland Institute of Pittsburgh is seeking Host Families for young adults, 18-26, from Ireland and Northern Ireland. Call 412.394.3900, Website: http://www.iiofpitt.org/.

Now through August 16
Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre, www.picttheatre.org. 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 Henry Heymann Theatre in the Stephen Foster Memorial, Oakland. Tickets 412.394.3353 or visit www.picttheatre.org.

Monday, August 11
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features an Acoustic Jam Session at 7:00 PM.

Tuesday, August 12
An Irish Gathering at The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works from 5:00 PM. Sponsored by and Benefits your Local AOH and LAOH Divisions. Music with Sean McClorey, Irish Auction, Door Prizes, Appetizers. Donation $10.00 – Joe Guiney @ 412.521.8411; Maureen O’Toole 412.913.4184; Steve Kurpiewski 412.734.9648; Rich O’Malley 412.401.3945; and Denny Donnelly 412.276.9312.

Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, features Irish Night, Harp & Guinness Specials from 8:00 PM. Dennis Murphy is now bartending on Thursday’s.

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

Friday, August 15
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Tony Egan on Vocals, Guitar & Harmonica at 9:00 PM.

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

Saturday, August 16
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, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, features ‘Non Irish Night’ with a DJ at 9:00 PM.

The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works, Entertainment with Singer, Musician, Song Writer Mark Dignam, originally from Dublin 10:00 PM.

Sunday, August 17
Echoes of Erin, WEDO 810AM at 1:00 PM; The Ireland Report with Davy Kettyles, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh. Interview with Pól Brennan, an Irish Deportee now in a Texas prison.

Allegheny County LAOH will sponsor its annual ‘Our Lady of Knock’ Mass at St. Patrick’s Church, 17th Street in The Strip at 10:00 AM. Information Shirley Murphy 412.874.4321.

Friday, August 22
The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works, Entertainment with Christopher Laughrey and Casey Deely at 8:30PM.

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

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, features Callán, a new Irish group in the Pittsburgh area, at 9:00 PM.

Saturday, August 23
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Jim Lamb at 9:00 PM.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, features Ballad Singer, Terry Griffith at 9:00 PM.
The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works, Entertainment with Gary Prisby at 10:00 PM.

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.
The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works, Music Session at 4:00 PM.

Monday, August 25
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features an Acoustic Jam Session at 7:00 PM.

Friday, August 29
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Tony Egan on Vocals, Guitar & Harmonica at 9:00 PM.

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

Saturday, August 30
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Jack Puskar on Vocals & Guitar at 9:00 PM.

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

Sunday, August 31
Echoes of Erin, WEDO 810AM at 1:00 PM; The Ireland Report with Ann Bray, Dublin. Guest in Studio, Jim Kleisser with The Pittsburgh Hurling Club.

Monday, September 1 – Labor Day
Paddy’s Pour House is closed for the Holiday.

Thursday, Friday & Saturday – September 4, 5, & 6
Carnegie Days in Carnegie with Paddy’s Pour House.

Friday, September 5 through Sunday, September 7
Pittsburgh Irish Festival at Riverplex at Sandcastle, West Homestead. Entertainment includes Gaelic Storm, Pogey, Glengarry Bhoys, Beoga, Screaming Orphans, Gadelle, Cahal Dunne, Dennis Doyle, Michael Murphy & the Shannon River Band, Matthew Craig & The Kerry Tipper Band, Red Hand Paddy, Hooley, Mike Gallagher, Burke-Conroy Irish Dancers, Pittsburgh Ceili Club, Pittsburgh Irish Reelers, Bell School of Irish Dance, Shovlin Academy of Irish Dance, Corned Beef & Curry, Terry Griffith, Ballet Academy of Pittsburgh, Mark Guiser, Alan Irvine, Patrick Regan plus more. Variety of admission prices. Information: 412.422.1113 or http://www.pghirishfest.org/. Gaelic Mass on Sunday at 10:00 AM. Marketplace, children’s activities, Gaelic sports, Blarney Bingo, Ceili Dancing plus more. Opens Friday 4:00 PM.


50th Annual Ligonier Highland Games, http://www.ligoniergames.org/. Entertainment with MacTalla Mor, Maidens IV, Barra The Bard, Vendors, Clan Tents, Athletic & Piping Competitions, Highland Dancing, and more at Idlewild Park in Ligonier. Gates open 9:00 AM to the public. Information: 412-851-9900.

Sunday, September 7
Echoes of Erin, WEDO 810AM at 1:00 PM; The Ireland Report with Patricia Sharkey, Editor, Donegal Newsletter – http://www.dun-na-ngall.com/.

Friday, September 12
AOH Division 4 sponsors ‘Hibernian Open’ at The Pittsburgh National Golf Course; 1:30PM Shotgun Start – Scramble. Lunch before the start, Dinner after golf. Contact Patrick Regan, aoh.divfour@verizon.net. Benefits the AOH Division 4 Parochial School Tuition Assistance Fund.

Tuesday, September 16
The HIGH KINGS in Concert at the Byham Theater, 8:00 PM. Tickets at http://www.pgharts.org/.

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 with Casey Deely & Duane Davis, Michael Mykita with ‘rune’ readings & other interesting stuff, plus more. Costume Contest. Donation $15.00 at Door. Information Diane Byrnes 412-781-6368, Email diane.byrnes@verizon.net.

Saturday, October 18
14th Annual ‘Buddy Walk for Down Syndrome Awareness’ at Hartwood Acres. This is especially for Maeve Mannion, age 2. Information Gina Marton 412-860-1252.

LAOH Division 11 will sponsor a ‘Celtic Halloween Fundraiser’ at St. Mary of the Mount Sullivan Hall, 115 Bigham St. Mt. Washington, from 7:00 PM. Entertainment by DJ – T. Tickets $15.00, BYOB. Information Maureen O’Toole 412.913.4184 or Clara Schillinger 412.734.1147.

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 IRISH ENTERTAINERS WEBSITES
Check Performance Schedules, Etc.

Aran from Johnstown PA - http://www.people.iup.edu/rahkonen/Bands/Aran.htm
George Balderose - http://www.pittsburghpiper.com/
Carnival of Souls - http://http://www.carnivalofsouls.com/
Ceann - http://www.ceannmusic.com/
Cue Ball Music - http://www.cueballmusic.com/index.asp
Cahal Dunne - http://www.cahaldunne.com/
Tony Egan - http://www.tonyegan.info/
Michael Gallagher - http://www.mike-gallagher.com/
Terry Griffith - http://www.pittsburghirish.org/griffith
Guaranteed Irish - http://www.guaranteedirish.info/
Hiraeth - http://lugh.as.cmu.edu/Hiraeth.htm
Hooley - http://www.hooley.info/
John McCann - http://www.johnmccannlive.com/
Corned Beef & Curry - http:// www.cornedbeefncurry.com/
Michael Murphy & TSRB http://www.michaelmurphy.us/
Na Gaels - http://www.pittsburghirish.org/nagaels
Jack Puskar - http://www.jackpuskar.com/
Red Hand Paddy - http://www.redhandpaddy.com/
Rolling Scones - http://www.rollingscones.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 Irish Rowing Club http://www.pittsburghirishrowingclub.com/
Pittsburgh Banshees www.pittsburghbanshees@yahoo.com
Pittsburgh Celtics www.pittsburghcelticsgfc.com/
2008 Schedule
Aug 17 Midwest Final


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
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.
August -- Pittsburgh Irish Rowing Club, ‘Life Waters’ by Tommy Makem, ‘250th Anniversary of Pittsburgh’

GUESTS and INTERVIEWS 2008

Aug 3 -- Michael McKernon, Shanway Press, Irish Book Publishers, Belfast
Aug 10 -- Martin Furey with The High Kings, in Concert in Pgh. Sept. 16, 2008
Aug 17 -- Pól Brennan, Irish Deportee in a Texas Prison http://www.polbrennan.com/
Aug 31 - Jim Kleisser, The Pittsburgh Hurling Team

Oct 5 -- John Graf, Allegheny County Drink Tax
Nov 2 -- John Graf, Allegheny County Drink Tax

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 -- http://www.knightsofequity.com/daughters.html
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 -- http://www.knightsofequity.com/doepgh.html