Dateline - September 14

ECHOES OF ERIN, WEDO 810 am
Sunday’s, 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Irish / Celtic Radio Programming
www.pittsburghirish.org/echoesoferin
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Diane V. Byrnes DATELINE IRISH
78 GRANT AVE. September 14, 2008
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Sunday, September 14
The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works will air All Ireland Minor Hurling Final Kilkenny vs Galway at 8:30. All Ireland Senior Hurling Final Kilkenny vs Waterford at 10:30AM. Buffet Breakfast available for $5.00. 412-381-4800.

Echoes of Erin, WEDO 810AM at 1:00 PM; The Ireland Report with Ann Bray from Dublin. Guest in studio, Jerry Brittan, from Donegal, with the NEW The Court House Tavern.

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

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. 412-279-0770.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, Ceili Dancing, 7:00 PM. 412-642-6622.

Wednesday, September 17
NEW The Court House Tavern, 310 Forbes Ave., downtown Pittsburgh features Celtic Rock with Red Hand Paddy for Half Way to St. Patrick’s Day.

Friday, September 19
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, features Tony Egan on vocals, guitar & harmonica at 9:00 PM. 412-279-0770.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, presents Acoustic Happy Hour from 6pm to 8pm; Ballad Singer Sean McClorey at 9:00 PM. 412-642-6622.

The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works presents singer / songwriter Mark Dignam, originally from Dublin, 10:00 PM. 412-381-4800.

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 from 4:3 PM with Duoprime, 6:30 Tim & John. Inside – at 3:30PM Notre Dame vs. Michigan State. Music with Corned Beef & Curry at 9:00 PM. 412-642-6622.

Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, features Jim Lamb on vocals & guitar at 9:00 PM. 412-279-0770.

The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works presents Ballad Singer, Mark Guiser on vocals & guitar at 9:30 PM. 412-381-4800.

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.

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.

Thursday, September 25
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, presents Pat Garvey on guitar, accordion & vocals at 9:00 PM. 412-642-6622.

Friday, September 26
The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works presents Christopher Laughrey & Casey Deely at 8:30PM. 412-381-4800.

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

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, presents Pat Garvey on guitar, accordion & vocals at 9:00 PM. 412-642-6622.

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.

The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works presents Corned Beef & Curry at 8:30 PM. 412-381-4800.

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

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, presents Pat Garvey on guitar, accordion & vocals at 9:00 PM. 412-642-6622.

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.

Tuesday, September 30
The Ulster Historical Foundation, representing nine counties of Ulster, Derry, Antrim, Down, Tyrone, Armagh, Fermanagh, Cavan, Monahan and Donegal, will present a ‘Genealogical Workshop’ to help participants discover their Irish roots. Lecture from 6:00pm to 9:00pm at the Senator John Heinz History Center, 1212 Smallman Street, The Strip. Tickets $10. Information: Terri Blanchette, 412-454-6411 or tsblanchette@hswp.org. Presenters are William Roulston and Brian Trainor.

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.

Friday, October 3
Pittsburgh Ceili Club, Workshop & Ceili at VFW, 1820 Morningside Ave., Morningside. Workshop 7:00 PM, Ceili 8:00 PM. Information: Bob Kaniecki
412-486-2684

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.

Sunday, October 5
Echoes of Erin, WEDO 810AM at 1:00 PM; The Ireland Report with Patricia Sharkey, Editor, Donegal Newsletter – www.dun-na-ngall.com. In Studio Guest, John Graf with FACT (Friends Against Counterproductive Taxation). Email: info@stopdrinktax.com.

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.

All Ireland Social at the American Legion Hall, 5857 Forbes Ave. in Squirrel Hill, 8:00PM. Music with CCE Musicians. Information: Ray Connolly at 412-373-7252.

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.

Sunday, November 2
Echoes of Erin, WEDO 810AM at 1:00 PM; The Ireland Report with Patricia Sharkey, Editor, Donegal Newsletter – www.dun-na-ngall.com. In Studio Guest, John Graf with FACT (Friends Against Counterproductive Taxation), Email: info@stopdrinktax.com.

Friday, November 7
Pittsburgh Ceili Club, Workshop & Ceili at VFW, 1820 Morningside Ave., Morningside. Workshop 7:00 PM, Ceili 8:00 PM. Information: Bob Kaniecki
412-486-2684

Saturday, November 8
All Ireland Social at the American Legion Hall, 5857 Forbes Ave. in Squirrel Hill, 8:00PM. Music with CCE Musicians. Information: Ray Connolly at 412-373-7252.

Monday, November 10
Pennsylvania Humanities Council in partnership with Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Dennis M. O’Brien presents 2008 Speaker’s Millennium Lecture with Pulitzer Prize Winner Frank McCourt. Venue: Hall of the House of Representatives, Harrisburg 1-800.462.0442, Email: phc@pahumanities.org. 7:00 PM “Ireland to America: An Immigrant’s Journey with Q&A; 8:00PM to 9:30PM, Book Signing & Dessert Reception. Event televised live on Pennsylvania Cable Network. Admission FREE, Seating Limited. Donation & Sponsorship accepted.

Sunday, November 30
Christmas Concert with singer / songwriter Mike Gallagher, fiddler Bob Banjeree & Irish whistle player Bob Pegritz at Synod Hall, (behind St. Paul’s Cathedral), So. Craig St., Oakland at 2:00 PM. Advance tickets $10, Door $12. Information 412-301-0599.

Friday, December 5
Pittsburgh Ceili Club, Workshop & Ceili at VFW, 1820 Morningside Ave., Morningside. Workshop 7:00 PM, Ceili 8:00 PM. Information: Bob Kaniecki
412-486-2684.

December 3 – 20
Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre (www.picttheatre.org) presents ‘Dublin Carol’ at the Henry Heymann Theatre, at the Stephen Foster Memorial on Univ. or Pgh. campus; directed by Jackie Maxwell. Tickets: ProArts, 412.394.3353, online: www.proartstickets.org.

Saturday, December 13
All Ireland Social at the American Legion Hall, 5857 Forbes Ave. in Squirrel Hill, 8:00PM. Music with CCE Musicians. Information: Ray Connolly at 412-373-7252.

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.

August 2008 – PBS, WQED TV presents Daniel O’Donnell in Concert. Details TBA.

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

September - Echoes of Erin – ‘Healthy Living’, ‘The Right Kind of Buttering Up’,


GUESTS and INTERVIEWS 2008

Sep 14 - Jerry Britain, NEW IRISH PUB, The Court House Tavern
Sep 21 - Brenna Briggs, Author, Liffey River Series, (Book # 3)
Sep 28 - Interview tentatively scheduled

Oct 5 - John Graf, Allegheny County Drink Tax
Oct 12 - Samhain, Celtic New Year Celebration
Oct 19 - Fr. Aidan Troy, Belfast – no longer in Belfast, may cancel
Nov 2 - John Graf, Allegheny County Drink Tax
Nov - Eamon Friel, singer / songwriter from Derry



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