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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.

Sunday, December 21, 2008

Playlist - December 21

Merry Christmas! Tommy Sands with Fionnon and Moya Sands -- his children who now tour with him. This is when last they were in the WEDO studio.


ECHOES OF ERIN
Hosted by Diane Byrnes
ONLINE:
http://www.wedo810.com
Click on Program Guide,
Scroll down the page to Echoes of Erin
December 21, 2008
PROGRAM # 1083
The IRELAND REPORT with Davy Kettyles, Enniskillen
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

December SPONSOR of The Ireland Report
Daughters of Erin
Christmas Program


‘Christmas Time in Ireland'
When Christ was Born
by Charles Guard
CD ‘Celtic Christmas’

Silent Night
by Frank Patterson & John McCormack
CD ‘Christmas Faith of Our Fathers’

Christmas Candlelight
by Mary McGonigle
LP ‘Christmas in Ireland’

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

Christmas Eve in Ireland
by Eamon Kelly
CD ‘Christmas Time in Ireland’

The Old Christmas Dinner
by Sonny Knowles
CD ‘Christmas Eve – A Special Night in Ireland’

Medley:
The Wren! The Wren! / The Arrival of the Wren Boys /
The Dingle Set – Dance / The Wren In The Furze
By Kevin Coniff and The Voice Squad
CD ‘The Chieftains -- The Bells of Dublin’

Don Oiche Ud I mBeithil
by Christopher Laughrey, John Harper on vocals
Bruce Foley, Bob Banerjee, & Al Snyder on a Demo CD.

Playlist - December 14

ECHOES OF ERIN
Hosted by Diane Byrnes
ONLINE:
http://www.wedo810.com
Click on Program Guide,
Scroll down the page to Echoes of Erin
December 14, 2008
PROGRAM # 1082
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

December SPONSOR of The Ireland Report
Daughters of Erin

An Inspirational Moment –
‘A Trip through County Tyrone’
Circle of Joy by Windham Hill
CD ‘Celtic Christmas’

Hearts of Love
by Tommy Sands
CD ‘To Shorten the Winter’

What Christmas Means to Me
by Schooner Fare
LP ‘Home For the Holidays’

Lovely Far Off City
by The Clancy Brothers
LP ‘Christmas With The Clancy Brothers’

Wind in the Willows
by Noel Henry’s Irish Showband
LP ‘Christmas At Home’

The Old Man and The Donkey
by Johnny McEvoy
CD ‘Frank Kelly’s Christmas Countdown’

Jogging Along with my Reindeer
by Seamus Kennedy
CD ‘Goodwill to Men’

Don Oíche úd I Mbethil /
Translated: One Night in Bethlehem
By Rós Ní Dhubháin
CD ‘Christmas Faith of Our Fathers’
w/ Frank Patterson

Come Fill Up Your Glasses
by Skylark with Len Graham
CD ‘A Real Irish Christmas’

Instrumental: The Time is Approaching
by Eileen Ivers
CD ‘An Nollaig, An Irish Christmas’

Dateline - December 21

Last week I did not post Dateline or the Playlist; however I will post the Playlist from last week so you too can see the songs aired. For the sake of brevity, I am only including the events listed.

This is a picture of Celtic 'Father Christmas', one of my favorites!


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. December 21, 2008
PITTSBURGH, PA. 15223 PROGRAM # 1083
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, December 21
Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM @ 1:00 PM. The Ireland Report from Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh with Davy Kettyles.

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

Tuesday, December 23
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 & Thursday, December 24 & 25
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, is closed for Christmas.
Thursday, December 25
Merry Christmas to All!

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.

The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, South Side Works, 412-381-4800.

Saturday, December 27
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, features Sean McClorey at 9:00 PM.

The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, South Side Works, 412-381-4800.

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 7:00PM (it’s midnight in Ireland) and 12:00 Midnight.

The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, South Side Works, 412-381-4800.

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.

Friday, January 2
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, features Mark Guiser on Vocals & Guitar, 9:00 PM.

Sunday, January 4
Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM, 1:00 PM. The Ireland Report with Patricia Sharkey, Editor of the Donegal News Letter, www.dun-na-ngall.com.

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 11
Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM, 1:00 PM. The Ireland Report with Ann Bray in Dublin.

Saturday, January 16
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, features Mark Guiser on Vocals & Guitar, 9:00 PM.

Sunday, January 18
Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM, 1:00 PM. The Ireland Report with Davy Kettyles in Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh.
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 24
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, features Mark Guiser on Vocals & Guitar, 9:00 PM.

Sunday, January 25
Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM, 1:00 PM. The Ireland Report with Mairtin O’Muilleoir, Directing Manager, Belfast Media Group, www.belfastmedia.com and CEO of The Irish Echo, www.irishecho.com.

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

January 31 – February 2
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.

Sunday, February 1
Echoes of Erin’s 21st Anniversary – The Ireland Report with Patricia Sharkey, Editor of the Donegal News Letter, www.dun-na-ngall.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 Appetizers & Dancing at Epiphany Church Hall. Information Bob Kaniecki 412.486.2684.

Saturday, March 14
The St. Patrick’s Day Parade, stepping off from Mellon Arena at 10:00 AM with celebrations to follow with the following groups at the following establishments; Details TBA.

Smithfield Café, Breakfast before Parade, followed by Guaranteed Irish from Noon.

Knights of Equity Celebration at The Sports Rock Café, Smallman St. in The Strip Noon

Pittsburgh Ceili Club Celebration from Noon at Epiphany Church Hall.

Paddy’s Pour House, Carnegie

Mullaney’s Harp and Fiddle, in The Strip

The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, South Side Works

The Irish Centre of Pittsburgh, Squirrel Hill


Tuesday, March 17 – St. Patrick’s Day – Details TBA
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622

Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770

The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, South Side Works, 412-381-4800.

The Irish Centre of Pittsburgh, Squirrel Hill

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.

Saturday, December 06, 2008

Playlist - December 7

ECHOES OF ERIN
Hosted by Diane Byrnes
ONLINE:
http://www.wedo810.com
Click on Program Guide,
Scroll down the page to Echoes of Erin
December 7, 2008
PROGRAM # 1081

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

December SPONSOR of The Ireland Report
Daughters of Erin


An Inspirational Moment
‘A Christmas Trip through County Derry’
O Christmas Tree
by Dennis Doyle
CD ‘The Peace of Christmas’

Gabriel’s Message
by Moya Brennan
CD ‘An Irish Christmas’

A Christmas Childhood / A Call to Hope
by Tommy Sands
CD ‘To Shorten the Winter’

Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring
by Eileen Ivers
CD ‘An Nollaig, An Irish Christmas’

Two Little Boys
by Cahal Dunne
CD ‘The Christmas Album’

Skyline Jig
by The Chieftains
CD ‘Bells of Dublin’

Fine Winter’s Night
by Matt & Shannon Heaton
CD ‘Fine Winter’s Night’

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

Come Fill Up Your Glasses
by Skylark with Len Graham
CD ‘A Real Irish Christmas’

Snowflake
by Larry Cunningham
CD ‘Christmas Countdown’

Bímís ag Ól! (Let Us Drink)
by Willie Clancy
CD ‘A Real Irish Christmas’



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 - December 7

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. December 7, 2008
PITTSBURGH, PA. 15223 PROGRAM # 1081
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, 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 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
December - Echoes of Erin – ‘Christmas Travels around Ireland’

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