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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, November 29, 2008

Playlist - November 30

ECHOES OF ERIN
Hosted by Diane Byrnes
ONLINE:
http://www.wedo810.com
Click on Program Guide,
Scroll down the page to Echoes of Erin
November 30, 2008
PROGRAM # 1080

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

November SPONSOR of The Ireland Report
Irish American Unity Conference, Pittsburgh Branch

An Inspirational Moment -- ‘A Trip through County Antrim’
Good Christian Men Rejoice
by Dennis Doyle
CD ‘The Peace of Christmas’

The Bushes of Jerusalem
by Tommy Sands
CD ‘To Shorten the Winter’

Come Home to Ireland for Christmas
by Tony Kenny
CD ‘Come Home To Ireland For Christmas’

An Angel for Sarah
by Cahal Dunne
CD ‘The Christmas Album’

Ding Dong Merrily on High /
The Cordal Jig /Old Apples in Winter /
Con Cassidy’s
by Cherish The Ladies
CD ‘On Christmas Night’

The Friendly Beasts
by Siúcra
CD ‘A Very Siúcra Christmas’

In The Bleak Midwinter
by Moya Brennan
CD ‘An Irish Christmas’

When Joseph Was An Old Man
by The Clancy Brothers
LP ‘Christmas with the Clancy Brothers’

The Holly She Bears a Berry
by Seamus Kennedy
CD ‘Goodwill to Men’

Record Companies
Blix Street Records
www.blixstreet.com/
Compass Records
www.compassrecords.com
Dara Records www.dararecords.com
Decca Records www.deccarecords-us.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 - November 30

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. November 30, 2008
PITTSBURGH, PA. 15223 PROGRAM # 1080
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, November 30
Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM @ 1:00 PM. The Ireland Report from Belfast with Mairtin O’Muilleoir, www.belfastmediagroup.com.

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.

The Ireland Institute of Pittsburgh is seeking Host Families for young folks, 18 to 26 years of age, from the North of Ireland and the Republic of Ireland for future programs. Information: 412-394-3900, Jim Lamb or Rob Tierney.

Tuesday, December 2
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0700, 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, presents Ceili Dancing at 7:30 PM 412.642.6622.

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.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, features Guaranteed Irish at 9:00PM. The group will perform one week-end night per month over the next several months.
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, features Tony Egan, on vocals, guitar & harmonica at 9:00PM.

Saturday, December 6
The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, South Side Works, 412-381-4800, presents Christopher Laughrey with Casey Deely & Blake Ragghianti, 8:30PM. During the evening there will be a reception for the History Channel’s Deep Sea Detectives and renowned author and undersea explorer, Gary Gentile.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, presents 8th Street Rox, ‘non-Irish Music Night’, 9:00 PM.

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

Monday, December 8
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0700, features an Acoustic Jam Session, 7:00 PM.

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.

Thursday, December 11
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, presents Mark Guiser on Vocals & Guitar at 8:30PM. IAUC Christmas Party 6:30PM, all are welcome.

Friday, December 12
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, features Sean McClorey on Vocals & Guitar at 9:00PM.

Saturday, December 13
The Irish Centre of Pittsburgh will host their General Meeting at 6:30PM followed by a Christmas Party at 7:30PM. Entertainment with Mark Dignam. There will be food & drink and a visit from Santa Claus for the children. Information: Jim Graven 724.834.0233.

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

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

Sunday, December 14
Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810 AM @1:00PM. The Ireland Report from Dublin with Ann Bray.

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.

Friday, December 19
The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, South Side Works, 412-381-4800, presents Ballad Singer, Mike Gallagher, 10:00 PM.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, presents Tim & John’s Christmas Extravaganza, 9PM.

Saturday, December 20
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, features Ballad Singer, Mike Gallagher, 9:00 PM.

Sunday, December 21
Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM @ 1:00 PM. The Ireland Report from Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh with Davy Kettyles.

Saturday, December 27 & Sunday, December 28
Winter Feis at the Pittsburgh Airport Hyatt Regency. Contact Jim Graven for details at 724.834.0233 or kayaks204@verizon.net.

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

Wednesday, December 31 – New Year’s Eve
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, will rock in the New Year with Red Hand Paddy from 9:00PM. Champaign Toast at 8:00PM and Midnight.

Friday, January 2 & Saturday, January 3, 2009
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave.,412-642-6622, in The Strip presents Seamus Kennedy with song, stories, and lots of laughs, 9:00PM.

Saturday, January 31
St. Andrew’s Society presents the Burns Supper, details, TBA. Information: Cheryl Campbell ccampbell@standrews-pgh.org.

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 Maura O’Connell. 1-800-441-HARP. Online www.irishtours.com.

Tuesday, March 3 & Wednesday, March 4
Celtic Woman in Concert at the Benedum Center, 7:30PM. Sponsored by WQED, PBS.

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 14, 2009 – PBS, WQED TV presents Daniel O’Donnell in Concert. Details TBA.




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
October - Echoes of Erin, ‘Irish Ways with Ron Kavana’,
November - AOH St. Patrick Division 4, North Hills


GUESTS and INTERVIEWS 2008

Nov 23- 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

Friday, November 21, 2008

Playlist - November 23

ECHOES OF ERIN
Hosted by Diane Byrnes
ONLINE:
http://www.wedo810.com
Click on Program Guide,
Scroll down the page to Echoes of Erin
November 23, 2008
PROGRAM # 1079
The IRELAND REPORT with
Mairtin O’Muilleoir in 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

November SPONSOR of The Ireland Report
Irish American Unity Conference,
Pittsburgh Branch
Interview with Singer, Song Writer,
Eamon Friel, Derry, NI

An Inspirational Moment - ‘A Trip to Belfast’
The Rocks of Bawn
by Paul Smyth
CD ‘Up and Away’

Matt Hyland
by Tommy Makem
CD ‘In the Dark Green Woods’

The Waltz of the Years
by Eamon Friel
CD ‘The Waltz Of The Years’

Come In
by Michael Gallagher
CD ‘Collection, The First 25 Years… or So’

Interview with
Eamon Friel in Derry

Such A Night Of Stars
by Eamon Friel
CD ‘Somewhere Along the Road’

Lovely Leah Tune Set
Mason Brown
CD ‘Sounds of Aberdeen’



Record Companies
Blix Street Records
www.blixstreet.com/
Compass Records
www.compassrecords.com
Dara Records www.dararecords.com
Decca Records www.deccarecords-us.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 - November 23

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. November 23, 2008
PITTSBURGH, PA. 15223 PROGRAM # 1079
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, November 23
Gaelic Arts Society of Pittsburgh will have a Memorial Mass at St. Paul’s Cathedral at 12:00 Noon. Lunch & Book Review at Duranti’s Restaurant at 1:00 PM. “Kingdom of the Ark” by Lorraine Evans, reviewed by Sarah Mains.

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

The Ireland Institute of Pittsburgh is seeking Host Families for young folks, 18 to 26 years of age, from the North of Ireland and the Republic of Ireland for future programs. Information: 412-394-3900, Jim Lamb or Rob Tierney.

Monday, November 24
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0700, features an Acoustic Jam Session 7:00 PM.

Tuesday, November 25
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0700, 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, presents Ceili Dancing at 7:30 PM 412.642.6622.

Wednesday, November 26
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, presents Celtic Rock with Red Hand Paddy, 9:00 PM.


Friday, November 28
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0700, opens at 3:00 PM; evening entertainment features Jack Puskar on Vocals & Guitar at 9:00PM.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, presents Celtic Rock with Red Hand Paddy, 9:00 PM.

Cue Ball performing at Sieb’s Pub on Babcock Blvd., North Hills.

Saturday, November 29
Pittsburgh GAA – Celtics, Banshees & Youth Football Club will host their Annual Banquet at Jamie’s Restaurant, 3220 West Liberty Avenue, Dormont. Entertainment with Guaranteed Irish. Information: Rob Tierney, 412.478.2799 or Marie Young, 412.969.9992. Free Parking.

The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, South Side Works, 412-381-4800, presents Cue Ball at 8:30PM.

Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0700, features Ballad Singer, Sean McClorey, at 9:00 PM.

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

Sunday, November 30
Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM @ 1:00 PM. The Ireland Report from County Allegheny with Diane Byrnes.

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.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, features Guaranteed Irish at 9:00PM. The group will perform one week-end night per month over the next several months.

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

Saturday, December 6
The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, South Side Works, 412-381-4800, presents Christopher Laughrey with Casey Deely & Blake Ragghianti, 8:30PM. During the evening there will be a reception for the History Channel’s Deep Sea Detectives and renowned author and undersea explorer, Gary Gentile.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, presents 8th Street Rox, ‘non-Irish Music Night’, 9:00 PM.

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

Monday, December 8
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0700, features an Acoustic Jam Session, 7:00 PM.

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.

Thursday, December 11
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, presents TRIVIA, presented by Johnny Connolly at 6:30PM, followed by Irish entertainment. Trivia supports the Youth Gaelic Football Club.

Friday, December 12
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, features Sean McClorey on Vocals & Guitar at 9:00PM.

Saturday, December 13
The Irish Centre of Pittsburgh will host their General Meeting at 6:30PM followed by a Christmas Party at 7:30PM. Entertainment with Mark Dignam. There will be food & drink and a visit from Santa Claus for the children. Information: Jim Graven 724.834.0233.

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.

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

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

Sunday, December 14
Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810 AM @1:00PM. The Ireland Report from Dublin with Ann Bray.

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.

Friday, December 19
The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, South Side Works, 412-381-4800, presents Ballad Singer, Mike Gallagher, 10:00 PM.



Saturday, December 20
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, features Ballad Singer, Mike Gallagher, 9:00 PM.

Sunday, December 21
Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM @ 1:00 PM. The Ireland Report from Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh with Davy Kettyles.

Saturday, December 27 & Sunday, December 28
Winter Feis at the Pittsburgh Airport Hyatt Regency. Contact Jim Graven for details at 724.834.0233 or kayaks204@verizon.net.

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

Wednesday, December 31 – New Year’s Eve
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, will rock in the New Year with Red Hand Paddy from 9:00PM. Champaign Toast at 8:00PM and Midnight.

Saturday, January 31
St. Andrew’s Society presents the Burns Supper, details, TBA. Information: Cheryl Campbell ccampbell@standrews-pgh.org.

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 Maura O’Connell. 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.



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
October - Echoes of Erin, ‘Irish Ways with Ron Kavana’,
November - AOH St. Patrick Division 4, North Hills


GUESTS and INTERVIEWS 2008

Nov 23- 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

Friday, November 14, 2008

Playlist - November 16

ECHOES OF ERIN
Hosted by Diane Byrnes
ONLINE:
http://www.wedo810.com
Click on Program Guide,
Scroll down the page to Echoes of Erin
November 16, 2008
PROGRAM # 1078
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

November SPONSOR of The Ireland Report
Irish American Unity Conference, Pittsburgh Branch


An Inspirational Moment
Home Away From Home
by Bob Pegritz
CD ‘Whistleworks’

One More River to Cross
by Tommy Makem
CD ‘In the Dark Green Woods’

In For the Day
by Eamon Friel
CD ‘In For the Day’

Red is the Rose
by A Parcel of Rogues
featuring Liam Clancy
CD ‘Legends of Irish Folk’

Grace O’Malley
by Cathie Ryan
CD ‘Somewhere Along the Road’

The Green and Red of Mayo
by Guaranteed Irish
CD ‘Live’

Broom of the Cowdenknowes
by Jed Marum w/ Hugh Morrison & Mason Brown
CD ‘Sounds of Aberdeen’

Paddy Lie Back
by Jim Corr
CD ‘Shaped By Steel’

Highlands of Holland
by Solas
CD ‘Solas Reunion’

Dateline - November 16

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. November 16, 2008
PITTSBURGH, PA. 15223 PROGRAM # 1078
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, November 16
Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM @ 1:00 PM. The Ireland Report from Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh with Davy Kettyles.

An Irish Dinner will be held at St. Ignatius Church Hall in Carnegie from 11:00AM to 5:00PM. Entertainment with Jack Puskar.

LAOH Junior Division 23 will have a Spaghetti Dinner at St. Kieran’s Church, Lawrenceville, from 2:00PM till 6:00PM. Take Out Available.

Heritage Holidays at Senator John Heinz History Center, 1212 Smallman St. in The Strip. Celebrating Pittsburgh’s cultural diversity with many ethnic groups displaying their culture including the Irish. Information: Terri Blanchette, Director of Community Programs 412-454-6411, Email: tsblanchette@hswp.org. 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

The 2008 Three Rivers Film Festival will have three showings of the Irish film comedy “How About You”, based on Maeve Binchy’s book of the same name. Shown at the Harris Theatre, 809 Liberty Ave., Downtown. Today at Noon, and Friday, November 21st at 7:30PM. Admission at door - $8.00. Starring Hayley Atwell, also in the cast: Vanessa Redgrave, Imelda Staunton, Brenda Fricker, and Joss Ackland. To be released later this year on the ‘art house circuit’.

Tuesday, November 18
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0700, 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, presents Ceili Dancing at 7:30 PM 412.642.6622.


Friday, November 21
The 2008 Three Rivers Film Festival will have three showings of the Irish film comedy “How About You”, based on Maeve Binchy’s book of the same name. Shown at the Harris Theatre, 809 Liberty Ave., Downtown. Today at 7:30PM. Admission at door - $8.00. Starring Hayley Atwell, also in the cast: Vanessa Redgrave, Imelda Staunton, Brenda Fricker, and Joss Ackland. To be released later this year on the ‘art house circuit’.

Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0700, features Tony Egan on Vocals, Guitar & Harmonica at 9:00 PM.

Friday & Saturday, November 21 & 22
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, presents Seamus Kennedy at 9:00 PM.

Saturday, November 22
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0700, features Ballad Singer, Mike Gallagher at 9:00 PM.

Sunday, November 23
Gaelic Arts Society of Pittsburgh will have a Memorial Mass at St. Paul’s Cathedral at 12:00 Noon. Lunch & Book Review at Duranti’s Restaurant at 1:00 PM. “Kingdom of the Ark” by Lorraine Evans, reviewed by Sarah Mains.

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

Monday, November 24
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0700, features an Acoustic Jam Session 7:00 PM.

Wednesday, November 26
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, presents Celtic Rock with Red Hand Paddy, 9:00 PM.

Friday, November 28
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0700, opens at 3:00 PM, evening entertainment features Jack Puskar on Vocals & Guitar at 9:00PM.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, presents Celtic Rock with Red Hand Paddy, 9:00 PM.

Saturday, November 29
Pittsburgh GAA – Celtics, Banshees & Youth Football Club will host their Annual Banquet at Jamie’s Restaurant, 3220 West Liberty Avenue, Dormont. Entertainment with Guaranteed Irish. Information: Rob Tierney, 412.478.2799 or Marie Young, 412.969.9992. Free Parking.
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0700, features Ballad Singer, Sean McClorey, at 9:00 PM.

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

Sunday, November 30
Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM @ 1:00 PM. The Ireland Report from County Allegheny with Diane Byrnes.

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.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, features Guaranteed Irish at 9:00PM. The group will perform one week-end night per month over the next several months.

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

Saturday, December 6
The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, South Side Works, 412-381-4800, presents Christopher Laughrey, 8:30PM.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, presents 8th Street Rox, ‘non-Irish Music Night’, 9:00 PM.

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

Monday, December 8
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0700, features an Acoustic Jam Session, 7:00 PM.

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.

Thursday, December 11
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, presents TRIVIA, presented by Johnny Connolly at 6:30PM, followed by Irish entertainment. Trivia supports the Youth Gaelic Football Club.


Friday, December 12
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, features Sean McClorey on Vocals & Guitar at 9:00PM.

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.

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

Sunday, December 14
Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810 AM @1:00PM. The Ireland Report from Dublin with Ann Bray.

Friday, December 19
The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, South Side Works, 412-381-4800, presents Ballad Singer, Mike Gallagher, 10:00 PM.

Saturday, December 20
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, features Ballad Singer, Mike Gallagher, 9:00 PM.

Wednesday, December 31 – New Year’s Eve
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, will rock in the New Year with Red Hand Paddy from 9:00PM. Champaign Toast at 8:00PM and Midnight.

Saturday, January 31
St. Andrew’s Society presents the Burns Supper, details, TBA. Information: Cheryl Campbell ccampbell@standrews-pgh.org.

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 Maura O’Connell. 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.



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
October - Echoes of Erin, ‘Irish Ways with Ron Kavana’,
November - AOH St. Patrick Division 4, North Hills


GUESTS and INTERVIEWS 2008

Nov 2 - Postponed, 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

Playlist - November 9

ECHOES OF ERIN
Hosted by Diane Byrnes
ONLINE:
http://www.wedo810.com
Click on Program Guide,
Scroll down the page to Echoes of Erin
November 9, 2008
PROGRAM # 1077
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

November SPONSOR of The Ireland Report
Irish American Unity Conference, Pittsburgh Branch

An Inspirational Moment – Veterans Remembrance

The Lonesome Boatman
by Furey Brothers w/ Davy Arthur
The Green Fields of France
by Furey Brothers w/ Davy Arthur
CD ‘The Furey’s Finest

The Minstrel Boy
by Michael McCann
CD ‘Soldiers’ Songs’

Let Them In St. Peter
by Danny Doyle
CD ‘Under a Connemara Moon’

Lili Marlene
by Dolores Keane
LP ‘Dolores Keane’

The Wall
by John McDermott
CD ‘Remembrance’

Tunes: 9/8’s / Brose & Butter /
The Cat & The Dog / Nameless
by Bodega
Crooked Jack
by Bodega (bo DAY guh)
CD ‘Bodega’

America The Beautiful
by Frank Patterson
CD ‘America the Beautiful’

Record Companies
Blix Street Records www.blixstreet.com/
Compass Records www.compassrecords.com
Dara Records www.dararecords.com
Decca Records www.deccarecords-us.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/

Thursday, November 06, 2008

Playlist - November 2

ECHOES OF ERIN
Hosted by Diane Byrnes
ONLINE:
http://www.wedo810.com
Click on Program Guide,
go down the page to Echoes of Erin
November 2, 2008
PROGRAM # 1076

The IRELAND REPORT with
Patricia Sharkey, Donegal
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

November SPONSOR of The Ireland Report
Irish American Unity Conference,
Pittsburgh Branch

An Inspirational Moment – Irish Blessings
The Mackerel Jig
by Castlebay In Concert
CD ‘Islands in Time’

Since Maggie Went Away
by A Parcel of Rogues
featuring Ronnie Drew
CD ‘Legends of Irish Folk’

Tune: The Flight of the Earls
by Carlos Núñez w/ The Chieftains
CD ‘Brotherhood of Stars’

Hand Me Down My Bible
by A Parcel of Rogues featuring
Luke Kelly w/ The Dubliners
CD ‘Legends of Irish Folk’

Wall of Tears
by Frances Black
CD ‘Wall of Tears’

Love Can Build a Bridge
by Louise Morrissey
CD ‘Better Every Day’

McBratney from the Kitchen
by BibleCode Sundays
CD ‘Ghosts of our Past’

Broad Black Brimmer
by Terry Griffith
CD ‘Songs From the Pub’

A Cottage on the Borderline
Between Galway & Mayo
by Sean Wilson
CD ‘Sings Some Old – Some New’


Out of the Mist
By More Power to Your Elbow
CD ‘Sold Out – Live at the Arena’



Record Companies
Blix Street Records www.blixstreet.com/
Compass Records www.compassrecords.com
Dara Records www.dararecords.com
Decca Records www.deccarecords-us.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 - November 2

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. November 2, 2008
PITTSBURGH, PA. 15223 PROGRAM # 1076
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, 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. Postponed-- Guest, John Graf with FACT (Friends Against Counterproductive Taxation), Email: info@stopdrinktax.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: www.iiofpitt.org.

Tuesday, November 4
Election Day.

Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0700, 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, presents Ceili Dancing at 7:30 PM 412.642.6622.

Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0700, features Ballad Singer Mike Gallagher 9:00 PM.

Friday & Saturday, November 7 & 8
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, presents The Kreelers, at 9:00 PM.

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.

The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, South Side Works, 412-381-4800, presents Ballad Singer, Mike Gallagher, 10:00 PM.

Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0700, features Tony Egan on Vocals, Guitar & Harmonica 9:00 PM

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.

Matt & Shannon Heaton, traditional Irish Music, performing at Your Inner Vagabond, 4130 Butler Street, Lawrenceville @ 42nd Street. Doors open 8:00PM, performance 9:00 PM.

Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0700, features Jack Puskar on Vocals & Guitar 9:00 PM.

Sunday, November 9
Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810 AM @1:00PM. The Ireland Report from Dublin with Ann Bray.

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.

Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0700, features an Acoustic Jam Session, 7:00 PM.

Wednesday – Saturday, November 12-15
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, presents Tom O’Carroll, Singer, Storyteller, Musician, originally from Dublin, 8:00 PM.

Thursday, November 13
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, features TRIVIA at 7:30PM to benefit the youth Gaelic Football Program followed by Tom O’Carroll, singer, storyteller, musician.

Friday, November 14
The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, South Side Works, 412-381-4800, presents Christopher Laughrey, 8:30PM.

Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0700, features Ballad Singer, Sean McClorey, 9:00 PM.

Saturday, November 15
The Balmoral Classic, a national bag piping celebration at the Hillman Center for Performing Arts on the Fox Chapel campus of Shady Side Academy, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Workshops on various instruments with the evening concert's performers and bagpipe workshops on smallpipes and Highland, border, and uilleann pipes from 10 am to 4pm; and closes with the evening concert by Bodega and Bruce Gandy. The concert is part of the Hillman Center's 2008-09 performing arts season and is co-presented by the Hillman Center and Balmoral School of Piping and Drumming, Award-Winning Scottish Band Bodega to Perform at 7:30PM. Information: info@BalmoralClassic.org or 412-323-2707.

Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0700, features Ballad Singer, Mike Gallagher, 9:00 PM.

Saturday & Sunday, November 15 & 16
Heritage Holidays at Senator John Heinz History Center, 1212 Smallman St. in The Strip. Celebrating Pittsburgh’s cultural diversity with many ethnic groups displaying their culture including the Irish. Information: Terri Blanchette, Director of Community Programs 412-454-6411, Email: tsblanchette@hswp.org. 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Sunday, November 16
Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM @ 1:00 PM. The Ireland Report from Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh with Davy Kettyles.

Thursday, November 20
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, presents TRIVIA, presented by Johnny Connolly at 6:30PM, followed by Irish entertainment. Trivia supports the Youth Gaelic Football Club.

Friday & Saturday, November 21 & 22
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, presents Seamus Kennedy at 9:00 PM.

Friday, November 21
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0700, features Tony Egan on Vocals, Guitar & Harmonica at 9:00 PM.

Saturday, November 22
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0700, features Ballad Singer, Mike Gallagher at 9:00 PM.

Sunday, November 23
Gaelic Arts Society of Pittsburgh will have a Memorial Mass at St. Paul’s Cathedral at 12:00 Noon. Lunch & Book Review at Duranti’s Restaurant at 1:00 PM. “Kingdom of the Ark” by Lorraine Evans, reviewed by Sarah Mains.

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

Monday, November 24
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0700, features an Acoustic Jam Session 7:00 PM.

Wednesday, November 26
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, presents Celtic Rock with Red Hand Paddy, 9:00 PM.

Friday, November 28
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0700, opens at 3:00 PM, evening entertainment features Jack Puskar on Vocals & Guitar at 9:00PM.

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

Saturday, November 29
Pittsburgh GAA – Celtics, Banshees & Youth Football Club will host their Annual Banquet at Jamie’s Restaurant, 3220 West Liberty Avenue, Dormont. Entertainment with Guaranteed Irish. Information: Rob Tierney, 412.478.2799 or Marie Young, 412.969.9992. Free Parking.

Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0700, features Ballad Singer, Sean McClorey, at 9:00 PM.

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

Sunday, November 30
Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM @ 1:00 PM. The Ireland Report from County Allegheny with Diane Byrnes.

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.

Saturday, December 6
The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, South Side Works, 412-381-4800, presents Christopher Laughrey, 8:30PM.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, presents 8th Street Rox, ‘non-Irish Music Night’, 9:00 PM.

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


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.

Friday, December 19
The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, South Side Works, 412-381-4800, presents Ballad Singer, Mike Gallagher, 10:00 PM.

Saturday, December 20
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, features Ballad Singer, Mike Gallagher, 9:00 PM.

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 Maura O’Connell. 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
October - Echoes of Erin, ‘Irish Ways with Ron Kavana’,
November - AOH St. Patrick Division 4, North Hills


GUESTS and INTERVIEWS 2008

Nov 2 - Postponed, 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