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
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Diane V. Byrnes DATELINE IRISH
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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