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Sunday, December 7
Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM @ 1:00 PM. The Ireland Report from Donegal with Patricia Sharkey,
www.dun-na-ngall.com, Editor of the Donegal Newsletter.
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.
Now through December 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.
Monday, December 8
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0700, features an Acoustic Jam Session, 7:00 PM.
Tuesday, December 9
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.
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
Gaelic Arts Society of Pittsburgh will host their Annual Christmas Dinner at Duranti’s Restaurant in Oakland, 6:00PM, entertainment to follow. Reservations required, Earl McCabe 412.761.1844.
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, presents Mark Guiser on Vocals & Guitar at 8:30PM.
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.
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, presents
Corned Beef & Curry, 9:00PM.
Sunday, December 21
Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM @ 1:00 PM. The Ireland Report from Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh with Davy Kettyles.
Monday, December 22
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, features an Acoustic Jam at 7:00 PM.
Friday & Saturday, December 26 & 27
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, presents Full Kilt at 9:00 PM.
Friday, December 26
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, opens at 3:00 PM and features Jack Puskar at 9:00 PM.
Saturday, December 27
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, features Sean McClorey at 9:00 PM.
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 10
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, January 18
Gaelic Arts Society of Pittsburgh will host ‘The Orphan Train’ presented by Cathy & Paul Schaughency. In the early part of the 20th century because the death rate was high, there were many orphans that went from the East Coast to Kansas. Synod Hall, Craig Street in Oakland at 2:30PM. 412.761.1844.
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.
Friday, February 6
The
Pittsburgh Ceili Club will host a ‘Workshop & Ceili’ at the Morningside VFW, 1820 Morningside Avenue in Morningside. Workshop, 7:00 PM, Ceili, 8:00 PM. Information: Bob Kaniecki, 412.486.2684.
www.pittsburghceiliclub.org/Saturday, February 14
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.
Beginning Wednesday, February 18
A Course on ‘Names – Their Origin and Meaning’, at CCAC, Downtown Campus, 625 Stanwix Street each Wednesday for 6-weeks. Dates: February 18 & 25, March 4, 11, 18, & 25 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Tuition $69. To register: 412.391.1210.
Beginning Thursday, February 19
The Window to Ireland Culture Course takes place at CCAC, Downtown Campus, 625 Stanwix Street each Thursday for 6-weeks. Dates: February 19 & 26, March 5, 12, 19 & 26. Course Instructor is John Webber – to register: 412.391.1210, Tuition $69. Or John Webber – 412.758.5446.
Sunday, February 22
Gaelic Arts Society of Pittsburgh will sponsor a program on the life and career of Bing Crosby, presented by Kenneth Gray. The movie “The Top of the Morin’” will be shown. 412.761.1844.
Tuesday, March 3 & Wednesday, March 4
Celtic Woman in Concert at the Benedum Center, 7:30PM. Sponsored by WQED, PBS.
Friday, March 13
Pittsburgh Ceili Club hosts its ‘Kick-Off Ceili’ with Dinner and Dancing. Details TBA. Information Bob Kaniecki 412.486.2684.
Tuesday, March 17 – St. Patrick’s Day
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.
Saturday, April 11
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.
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 byJanuary - 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
December - Echoes of Erin – ‘Christmas Travels around Ireland’
SPONSORS OF THE IRELAND REPORT 2008January, February & March -
Goodrich, Goodrich Attorney’s At Law, 412.281.1455
April -
AOH Division 1, South HillsMay -
http://www.knightsofequity.com/daughters.html June -
AOH Division 4, North HillsJuly -
Ireland Institute of PittsburghAugust - AOH Division 21, Garfield-Bloomfield
September -
AOH County BoardOctober -
AOH Division 32, CarnegieNovember -
Irish American Unity Conference 
Tommy Sands with Fionnon and Moya Sands -- his children who now tour with him. This is when last they were in the WEDO studio.
