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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, May 31, 2008

Playlist - June 1

ECHOES OF ERIN
Hosted by Diane Byrnes
ONLINE:
http://www.wedo810.com/
Click on Program Guide,
go down the page to Echoes of Erin
Hosted by Diane Byrnes
20th Anniversary
June 1, 2008
PROGRAM # 1054
The IRELAND REPORT
with Patricia Sharkey, Donegal

Ireland Report News Correspondents
Patricia Sharkey, Donegal
Donegal Newsletter,
http://www.dun-na-ngall/
Ann Bray, Dublin, Co. Dublin
Davy Kettyles, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh
Mairtin O’Muilleoir, Belfast
http://www.apublishersblog.blogspot.com/
Managing Editor,
Belfast Media Group
Andersonstown News
www.irishecho.com/

Pittsburgh Irish Network,
http://www.pittsburghirish.org/

June SPONSOR of The Ireland Report
AOH St. Patrick Division 4, North Hills
Guest: Sarah McAuliffe Bellin,
Irish American Unity Conference

An Inspirational Moment
‘A Run in the Rain’
Sponsored by Echoes of Erin

Music for a Found Harmonium
by James Galway & Phil Coulter
CD “Legends’

Dirty Old Town
by Luke Kelly with the Dubliners
CD “Legends of Irish Folk ‘A Parcel of Rogues’

The Black Velvet Band
by Ronnie Drew with the Dubliners
CD ‘Legends of Irish Folk ‘A Parcel of Rogues’

The Devil Down Below
by Gaelic Storm
CD ‘Bring Yer Wellies’

Interview with Sarah McAuliffe Bellin, IAUC

Shall My Soul Pass Through Old Ireland
by Bridie Gallagher
CD ‘The Bold Robert Emmet
‘Ireland’s Fight for Freedom’

Join the British Army
by Bill Craig
CD ‘A Tribute to the Bold Fenian Men
‘A Nation Once Again’


Record Companies
Blix Street Records
www.blixstreet.com/
Compass Records
http://www.compassrecords.com/
Dara Records
http://www.dararecords.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 - June 1

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
20th Anniversary

Diane V. Byrnes DATELINE IRISH
78 GRANT AVE. June 1, 2008
PITTSBURGH, PA. 15223 PROGRAM # 1054
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, June 1
The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works, will air Championship Games Munster Hurling – Clare vs. Waterford 9:00 AM, second game Ulster Football, Donegal vs. Derry, 11:00 AM. Irish Music Session at 4:00 PM. Information: 412.381.4800.

Gaelic Football Pittsburgh Celtics hosts St. Pat’s of Cleveland at Founders Field, off Route 910, Indianola; information Micheal Mac Donncha, mmac_mmac@hotmail.com.

Echoes of Erin, WEDO 810AM at 1:00 PM; The Ireland Report with Patricia Sharkey, Editor, Donegal Newsletter – www.dun-na-ngall.com. Guest in the studio is Sarah McAuliffe Bellin with the Irish American Unity Conference.

The Grand Opening / Dedication for the Welsh Nationality Room at the University of Pittsburgh, 3:00 PM in Heinz Chapel. Reception in the Commons Room of the Cathedral of Learning and tours of the newly-finished room. Information: Dave Williams, peggie@nauticom.net.

Gaelic Storm in Concert at the John Murtha Amphitheater, Kittanning Riverfront Park. FREE and open to the public, sponsored by Arts on the Allegheny, www.artsontheallegheny.org. Information 724-543-2091.

Irish Music Session at Murphy’s Tap Room, So. Braddock Ave., Regent Square at 8:00 PM.

The Ireland Institute of Pittsburgh is seeking Host Families for young adults, 18-26, from Ireland and Northern Ireland. Two programs available – July 21 to September 15; July 24 to September 18. Call 412.394.3900, Website: www.iiofpitt.org.


Tuesday, June 3
Continuing for 7 weeks, the Irish Centre will conduct Irish Language Classes. Contact Jim Graven for details kayaks201@verizon.net.

Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, features Irish Night with Dennis Murphy at the bar. Harp & Guinness Specials from 8:00 PM.

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

Wednesday, June 4
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Potters Reel, 7-9PM. 412.381.4800.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave., 412.642.6622, features Shake Russell, one of Texas' finest singer/songwriters, is making a special appearance along with MIKE GALLAGHER and & BRUCE FOLEY beginning at 7:00 PM.
www.shakerussell.com/main.html.

Friday, June 6
The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works, features Mike Gallagher, 8:30PM. 412.381.4800.

Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Sean McClorey, 9 PM.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave., 412.642.6622, features Ballad Singer, Terry Griffith, 9:00 PM.

Saturday, June 7
The Pittsburgh Celtics and Banshees Football Clubs are sponsoring an ‘Annual Family Seven-a-Side’ at Founder’s Field off Route 910, Indianola, 10:00AM. It is a grand day for everyone! Website: http://thepittsburghcelticsgfc.com. Information: Paraic McCague pmccague@yahoo.com.

The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works, Leinster Football, Westmeath vs. Offaly 2:00 PM. Evening entertainment features Red Hand Paddy, 8:30PM. 412.381.4800.

Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Tony Egan, 9:00 PM.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave., 412.642.6622, features Bruce Foley and Mark Dignam at 9:00 PM.

Sunday, June 8
The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works, will air Games – Munster SHC / S/F Cork vs. Tipperary 9:00 AM and Leinster football Dublin vs. Louth 11:00 AM. Information: 412.381.4800.

Echoes of Erin, WEDO 810AM at 1:00 PM; The Ireland Report from Dublin with Ann Bray. Guests in the studio are members of AOH St. Patrick’s Division 4 in the North Hills on their ‘Day of Irish Entertainment’ at the Croatian Center on June 28th.

The Gaelic Arts Society of Pittsburgh presents an ‘Irish High Tea’, 1:30 PM, Epiphany Church McDowell Hall. Reservations required. Information: Earl McCabe 412.761.1844 by June 2; Donation $12.00 pp.

Monday, June 9
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Acoustic Jam, 7:00 PM.

Wednesday, June 11
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Potters Reel, 7 PM.

Friday, June 13
Round the House Band at Swisshelm Park Community Center, 1050 Windermere Drive, Swisshelm Park. Tickets at Door $8.00. Information: Dance Hotline 412.731.8661 or www.pittsburghcontra.org.

The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works, features Mark Guiser, 8:30PM. 412.381.4800.

Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features The Rivermen, 9:00 PM.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave., 412.642.6622, features Barbary Wine, 3-piece group on guitar, tin whistle, flute, mandolin and vocals at 9:00 PM.

Saturday, June 14
Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, South Side Works, 407 Cinema Drive, 412.381.4800, Leinster SHC S/F Dublin / Westmeath vs. Wexford, 2:00 PM. Evening entertainment features Round the House Band at 8:30PM. 412.381.4800.

Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Jack Puskar, 9:00 PM.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave., 412.642.6622, features Whiskey Limerick at 9:00 PM.

Sunday, June 15
The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works, SFC S/F Games Connacht – Galway vs. Leitrim 9:00 AM, Leinster SHC S/F Offaly / Laois vs. Kilkenny 11:00 AM. Information: 412.381.4800.

Echoes of Erin, WEDO 810AM at 1:00 PM, The Ireland Report with Davy Kettyles, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh.

Round the House Band conducting Music Workshops from 1:00 to 4:00PM; Details TBA.
House Concert with Round the House Band, information 412.343.0498.

Tuesday, June 17
‘Whiskey Rebellion II’ Kick-Off Party to Axe the Drink Tax. Event will kick off the petition drive to gather 50,000 signatures for a Referendum to Repeal the Drink Tax, which FACT is seeking to place on the November '08 ballot. The Priory, 614 Pressley Street, North Side. 7:00PM to 11:00PM. $20.00. Keep posted on activities at stopdrinktax.com.

Wednesday, June 18
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Potters Reel, 7 PM.

Friday, June 20
The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works, features Christopher Laughrey, 8:30PM.

Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Sean McClorey, 9 PM.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave., 412.642.6622, features Corned Beef & Curry at 9:00 PM.


Saturday, June 21
The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works, Ulster SFC S/F Fermanagh / Monaghan vs. Donegal / Derry, 1:00 PM. Evening entertainment features Sean McClorey, 8:30PM.

Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Jack Puskar, 9:00 PM.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave., 412.642.6622, features Ballad Singer, Mike Gallagher at 9:00 PM.

Sunday, June 22
The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works, Games Leinster SFC S/F Wicklow / Laois vs. Meath / Wexford 9:00 AM; Munster SHC S/F Limerick vs. Clare / Waterford 11:00 AM. Information: 412.381.4800.

Echoes of Erin, WEDO 810AM at 1:00 PM; The Ireland Report with Mairtin O’Muilleoir, Managing Director Belfast Media Group. www.belfastmediagroup.com. Interview with Matt Morrison, talking about the new national Irish organization, Thar Saile (pronounced Harr Sall Yeh).

Monday, June 23
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features an Acoustic Jam, 7:00 PM.

Wednesday, June 25
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Potters Reel, 7 PM.

Friday, June 27
The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works, features Black 47, 8:30PM.

Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Tony Egan, 9:00 PM.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave., 412.642.6622, features Celtic Rock with Red Hand Paddy at 9:00 PM.

Saturday, June 28
AOH Division 4, North Hills presents “A Day of Irish Entertainment” with Aran a Traditional group out of Johnstown PA., bring your dancing shoes and Jack Puskar singing favorite ballads and other songs, Irish Dancing and ‘Joe the Juggler’ at The Croatian Center on Schitzen Park Road, off Babcock Boulevard, Ross Township in Millvale. Beginning at 12:00 Noon, Admission $10.00 per person; children under 16, accompanied by and Adult, admitted FREE. Food and Beverages available for purchase. Information: Stephen Kurpiewski 412.734.9648.

The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works, features Mike Gallagher, 8:30PM.

Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Mark Guiser, 9:00 PM.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave., 412.642.6622, features Cue Ball at 9:00 PM.

Sunday, June 29
The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works, Leinster Football Westmeath / Offaly vs. Dublin / Louth 9:00 AM, Ulster SFC S/F Tyrone / Down vs. Armagh / Cavan 11:00 AM. Information: 412.381.4800.

Echoes of Erin, WEDO 810 AM, The Ireland Report with Diane Byrnes, County Allegheny.

The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works, features an Irish Music Session, 4:00PM.

Sunday, July 6
The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works, Munster Football Final Teams TBC 9:00AM; Leinster Hurling Final Teams TBC 11:00AM. Information: 412.381.4800.

Saturday, July 12
The Green City Music Festival at Mellon Park, sponsored by Calliope with Hooley, Rolling Scones and many other acts. Information 412.361.1915.

Friday, July 18 – Sunday, July 20
Cleveland Cultural Festival at the Berea Fairgrounds Opening Friday at 4:00 PM. Entertainment with John McDermott, Liz Carroll & John Doyle, Eileen Ivers & Immigrant Soul, The Elders, Tommy Fleming, Johnny McEvoy, Dermot Henry, Cherish The Ladies, Sean Wilson Band, Maura O’Connell, Seamus Kennedy, The New Barleycorn and many more. Pittsburgh’s two-time World Champion, Garrett Coleman will be dancing along with Champion Dancer Pat Campbell. Check out the Website at http://www.clevelandirish.org/dancing_new.shtml. Admission $10 per adult, FREE parking. 1-800-485-8013.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave., 412.642.6622, features a CD Release Party with Ceann at 9:00 PM.

Wednesday, July 23 – Saturday, July 26
AOH National Convention in New Orleans.

Thursday, July 24
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave., 412.642.6622, features Danny Burns with his eclectic style of music at 8:30 PM.

Friday, July 25
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave., 412.642.6622, features Danny Burns with his eclectic style of music at 9:00 PM.

Friday, July 25 through Sunday, July 27
Football News – CYC National Championships will be held in Philadelphia. Details TBA.

Saturday, July 26
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave., 412.642.6622, features Corned Beef & Curry at 9:00 PM.

Friday & Saturday, August 1 & 2
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave., 412.642.6622, features Seamus Kennedy at 9:00 PM.

Friday, August 8
14th Annual AOH Division 32 Golf Outing at Cherry Hills Golf Club in McDonald, PA. Information Denny Donnelly 412.276.9312.

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 and more, Costume Contest. Donation $15.00 at Door. Information Diane Byrnes 412-781-6368, Email diane.byrnes@verizon.net.

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.

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 ‘A Run in the Rain’


GUESTS and INTERVIEWS 2008

Jun 1 - Sarah McAuliffe Bellin, National IAUC Fundraiser
Jun 8 - AOH Division 4 on Irish Day of Entertainment at Croatian Center / Schitizen Park
Jun 15 - Dr. Sean Nolan on ‘being Irish’
Jun 22 - Matt Morrison on new National Irish Group ‘Thar Saile’ pronounced Har Salya



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 Knights of Equity
June AOH Division 4, North Hills
July Ireland Institute of Pittsburgh
August AOH Division 21, Garfield-Bloomfield
September AOH County Board
October AOH Division 32, Carnegie
November Irish American Unity Conference
December Daughters of Erin

Friday, May 23, 2008

Playlist - May 25

ECHOES OF ERIN
Hosted by Diane Byrnes
ONLINE:
http://www.wedo810.com
Click on Program Guide,
go down the page to Echoes of Erin
Hosted by Diane Byrnes
20th Anniversary


May 25, 2008
PROGRAM # 1053

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
Andersonstown News www.irelandclick.com
Irish Echo, www.irishecho.com/

Pittsburgh Irish Network,
www.pittsburghirish.org

May SPONSOR of The Ireland Report
Knights of Equity, Court 9
Theme for the month of May – Hunger
Memorial Day

An Inspirational Moment ‘Amen, Amen’ ,
Sponsored by AOH Hunger Project
US Armed Forces Medley
Brigham Phillips / Bill Bridges
CD “Remembrance’

The Wall
by John McDermott
CD “Remembrance’

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

Never Drink ‘em Dry /
Johnny Tarr’s Funeral
by Gaelic Storm
CD ‘Bring Yer Wellies’

Wee Sam
by Dermot Henry
LP ‘Greatest Irish Hits Volume 1’

The Rose of No Man’s Land
by Michael McCann
CD ‘Soldiers’ Songs’

Star Spangled Banner
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
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 - May 25

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
20th Anniversary


Diane V. Byrnes DATELINE IRISH
78 GRANT AVE. May 25, 2008
PITTSBURGH, PA. 15223 PROGRAM # 1053
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, May 25
The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works, Showing the Laois vs Offaly Hurling Game at 9:00AM and Monaghan vs Fermanagh Football Game at 11:00AM, Admission $20.00. Irish Music Session, 4:00 PM. Information: 412.381.4800.

Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM at 1:00 PM. The Ireland Report with Mairtin O’Muilleoir, Managing Director The Belfast Media Group and CEO Irish Echo out of New York. www.belfastmediagroup.com and http://apublishersblog.blogspot.com/

Monday, May 26
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Acoustic Jam, 7:00 PM.

Tuesday, May 27
Continuing for 7 weeks, the Irish Centre will conduct Irish Language Classes. Contact Jim Graven for details kayaks201@verizon.net.

Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, features Irish Night with Dennis Murphy at the bar. Harp & Guinness Specials from 8:00 PM.

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

Wednesday, May 28
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Potters Reel, 7-9PM.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave., 412.642.6622, features Acoustic Night 8 to 11 PM.

The Pittsburgh Celtics and Pittsburgh Banshees Fundraiser “Guest Bartending” at Molly Brannigan’s, Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon from 8:00PM to 10:30PM. Special Guests – Shovlin Irish Dancers and Ballad Singer, Sean McClorey. Information John Young 412.452.1040.

Friday, May 30
AOH County Celtic Open Scramble at South Park golf course, $85.00 per person includes greens fees, cart, doughnuts and coffee before the start, lunch at the turn, and dinner afterwards, shotgun start at 8:00 a.m. Information Denny Donnelly 412-276-9312. Deadline for registration is May 24.

The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works, features Ballad Singer, Sean McClorey, 8:30 PM.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave., 412.642.6622, features Corned Beef & Curry at 9:00 PM.

Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Jack Puskar on vocals & guitar, 9:00 PM.

Saturday, May 31
The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works, features Corned Beef & Curry, 8:30PM.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave., 412.642.6622, features Celtic Rock with Red Hand Paddy 9:00 PM.

Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Tony Egan on vocals & guitar, 9:00 PM.

Sunday, June 1
The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works, will air Championship Games live on Sunday mornings; first game 9:00 AM, second game 11:00 AM. Information: 412.381.4800.

Echoes of Erin, WEDO 810AM at 1:00 PM; The Ireland Report with Patricia Sharkey, Editor, Donegal Newsletter – www.dun-na-ngall.com.

The Grand Opening / Dedication for the Welsh Nationality Room at the University of Pittsburgh, 3:00 PM in Heinz Chapel. Reception in the Commons Room of the Cathedral of Learning and tours of the newly-finished room. Information: Dave Williams, peggie@nauticom.net.

Gaelic Storm in Concert at the John Murtha Amphitheater, Kittanning Riverfront Park. FREE and open to the public, sponsored by Arts on the Allegheny, www.artsontheallegheny.org. Information 724-543-2091.

Wednesday, June 4
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Potters Reel, 7 PM.

Friday, June 6
The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works, features Mike Gallagher, 8:30PM.

Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Sean McClorey, 9 PM.

Saturday, June 7
The Pittsburgh Celtics and Banshees Football Clubs are sponsoring an ‘Annual Family Seven-a-Side’ at Founder’s Field off Route 910, Indianola, 10:00AM. It is a grand day for everyone! Website: http://thepittsburghcelticsgfc.com. Information: Paraic McCague pmccague@yahoo.com.

The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works, features Red Hand Paddy, 8:30PM.

Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Tony Egan, 9:00 PM.

Sunday, June 8
The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works, will air Championship Games live on Sunday mornings; first game 9:00 AM, second game 11:00 AM. Information: 412.381.4800.

Echoes of Erin, WEDO 810AM at 1:00 PM; The Ireland Report from Dublin with Ann Bray.

The Gaelic Arts Society of Pittsburgh presents an ‘Irish High Tea’, 1:30 PM, Epiphany Church McDowell Hall. Reservations required. Information: Earl McCabe 412.761.1844 by June 2; Donation $12.00 pp.

Monday, June 9
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Acoustic Jam, 7:00 PM.

Wednesday, June 11
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Potters Reel, 7 PM.

Friday, June 13
Round the House Band at Swisshelm Park Community Center, 1050 Windermere Drive, Swisshelm Park. Tickets at Door $8.00. Information: Dance Hotline 412.731.8661 or www.pittsburghcontra.org.

The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works, features Mark Guiser, 8:30PM.
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features The Rivermen, 9:00 PM.

Saturday, June 14
Claddagh Irish Pub, South Side Works, 407 Cinema Drive, 412.381.4800, features Round the House Band at 8:30PM.

Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Jack Puskar, 9:00 PM

Sunday, June 15
The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works, will air Championship Games live on Sunday mornings; first game 9:00 AM, second game 11:00 AM. Information: 412.381.4800.

Echoes of Erin, WEDO 810AM at 1:00 PM, The Ireland Report with Davy Kettyles, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh.

Round the House Band conducting Music Workshops from 1:00 to 4:00PM; Details TBA.
House Concert with Round the House Band, information 412.343.0498.

Tuesday, June 17
‘Whiskey Rebellion II’ Kick-Off Party to Axe the Drink Tax. Event will kick off the petition drive to gather 50,000 signatures for a Referendum to Repeal the Drink Tax, which FACT is seeking to place on the November '08 ballot. The Priory, 614 Pressley Street, North Side. 7:00PM to 11:00PM. $20.00.
Keep posted on activities at stopdrinktax.com.

Wednesday, June 18
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Potters Reel, 7 PM.

Friday, June 20
The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works, features Christopher Laughrey, 8:30PM.

Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Sean McClorey, 9 PM.

Saturday, June 21
The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works, features Sean McClorey, 8:30PM.

Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Jack Puskar, 9:00 PM.

Sunday, June 22
The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works, will air Championship Games live on Sunday mornings; first game 9:00 AM, second game 11:00 AM. Information: 412.381.4800.

Echoes of Erin, WEDO 810AM at 1:00 PM; The Ireland Report with Mairtin O’Muilleoir, Managing Director Belfast Media Group. www.belfastmediagroup.com.

Monday, June 23
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features an Acoustic Jam, 7:00 PM.

Wednesday, June 25
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Potters Reel, 7 PM.

Friday, June 27
The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works, features Mark Guiser, 8:30PM.

Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Tony Egan, 9:00 PM.

Saturday, June 28
AOH Division 4, North Hills presents “A Day of Irish Entertainment” with Aran a Traditional group out of Johnstown PA., bring your dancing shoes and Jack Puskar singing favorite ballads and other songs, Irish Dancing and ‘Joe the Juggler’ at The Croatian Center on Schitzen Park Road, off Babcock Boulevard, Ross Township in Millvale. Beginning at 12:00 Noon, Admission $10.00 per person; children under 16, accompanied by and Adult, admitted FREE. Food and Beverages available for purchase. Information: Stephen Kurpiewski 412.734.9648.

The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works, features Mike Gallagher, 8:30PM.

Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Mark Guiser, 9:00 PM.

Sunday, June 29
The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works, will air Championship Games live on Sunday mornings; first game 9:00 AM, second game 11:00 AM. Information: 412.381.4800.

Echoes of Erin, WEDO 810 AM, The Ireland Report with Diane Byrnes, County Allegheny.

The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works, features an Irish Music Session, 4:00PM.

Saturday, July 12
The Green City Music Festival at Mellon Park, sponsored by Calliope with Hooley, Rolling Scones and many other acts. Information 412.361.1915.

Friday, July 18 – Sunday, July 20
Cleveland Cultural Festival at the Berea Fairgrounds Opening Friday at 4:00 PM. Entertainment with John McDermott, Liz Carroll & John Doyle, Eileen Ivers & Immigrant Soul, The Elders, Tommy Fleming, Johnny McEvoy, Dermot Henry, Cherish The Ladies, Sean Wilson Band, Maura O’Connell, Seamus Kennedy, The New Barleycorn and many more. Pittsburgh’s two-time World Champion, Garrett Coleman will be dancing along with Champion Dancer Pat Campbell. Check out the Website at http://www.clevelandirish.org/dancing_new.shtml. Admission $10 per adult, FREE parking. 1-800-485-8013.

Wednesday, July 23 – Saturday, July 26
AOH National Convention in New Orleans.

Friday, July 25 through Sunday, July 27
Football News – CYC National Championships will be held in Philadelphia. Details TBA.

Friday, August 8
14th Annual AOH Division 32 Golf Outing at Cherry Hills Golf Club in McDonald, PA.

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 and more, Costume Contest. Donation $15.00 at Door. Information Diane Byrnes 412-781-6368, Email diane.byrnes@verizon.net.

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.


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/
2008 Schedule
June 1 - St. Pat’s @ Founders Field
June 7 - Seven-Aside Competition @ Founders Field
June 22 Wolf Tones @ Founders Field
June 29 Pgh Celtics @ St. Jarlath’s in Cleveland
July 13 Pgh Celtics @ St. Pat’s in Cleveland
July 27 St. Jarlath’s @ Founders Field
Aug 3 Pgh Celtics @ Wolf Tones in Detroit
Aug 17 Midwest Final


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
“Rhythm of Time” written by Bobby Sands, ‘Women and Kids’ written by Fr. Andrew M. Greeley, ‘We Are Ireland’ written by Seamus Metress, “Amen, Amen” for Veteran’s Day.


GUESTS and INTERVIEWS 2008

May 4 -Tommy Butler, General Manager, The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant
May 11 - Jack Webber, WSK, Knights of Equity

Jun 1 - Sarah McAuliffe Bellin, National IAUC Fundraiser
Jun 8 - AOH Division 4 on Irish Day of Entertainment at Croatian Center / Schitizen Park
Jun 15 - Dr. Sean Nolan on ‘being Irish’
Jun - Matt Morrison on new National Irish Group
Thar Saile’ (pronounced Har Salya)



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 Knights of Equity
June AOH Division 4, North Hills
July Ireland Institute of Pittsburgh
August AOH Division 21, Garfield-Bloomfield
September AOH County Board
October AOH Division 32, Carnegie
November Irish American Unity Conference
December Daughters of Erin

Sunday, May 18, 2008

Dateline - May 18

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
20th Anniversary


Diane V. Byrnes DATELINE IRISH
78 GRANT AVE. May 18, 2008
PITTSBURGH, PA. 15223 PROGRAM # 1052
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, May 18
Pittsburgh Folk Festival at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center opening Sunday Noon – 6:00 PM. The Irish represented by The Bell School of Irish Dance perform at 1:00PM. www.pghfolkfest.org

27th Annual Blue Mass at 10:00AM at St. Paul Cathedral with Bishop David Zubik. A Procession will form at Cardinal Dearden Center, 4721 Fifth Ave., across from Central Catholic HS at 9:15AM.

The Youth Gaelic Football Club will have a ‘mini-camp’ for young folk’s ages 6 to 11 at Anderson Field from 1:00pm to 3:00pm.

Echoes of Erin, WEDO 810AM at 1:00PM, The Ireland Report from Dublin with Ann Bray. . ‘An Inspirational Moment’ sponsored by Terry Callahan and the AOH Allegheny County Hunger Project.

Change of Venue and Time - The Gaelic Arts Society of Pittsburgh presents and “Educational Mini-Concert” by The Pittsburgh Chapter of the American Harp Society, 7:30 PM, Carnegie Mellon Univ., Alumni Hall in Fine Arts Bldg. Free-will donation accepted at door. Information: 412.758.5446. Parking is free on Sundays in the CMU Parking Garage on Forbes Ave. Entrance is off Forbes Ave. up from Morewood Ave.

Irish Session at Murphy’s Tap Room, So. Braddock Ave. in Regent Square at 8:00PM. All are welcome.

Tuesday, May 20
Continuing for 8 weeks, the Irish Centre will conduct Irish Language Classes. Contact Jim Graven for details kayaks201@verizon.net.

Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, features Irish Night with Dennis Murphy at the bar. Harp & Guinness Specials from 8:00 PM.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, Ceili Dancing, 7:00 PM.
Wednesday, May 21

Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Potters Reel, 7-9PM.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave., 412.642.6622, features Acoustic Night 8 to 11 PM.

Thursday, May 22
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave., 412.642.6622, features Christopher Laughrey, 8:00 PM.

Friday, May 23
The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works, features Mark Guiser on vocals & guitar, 8:30 PM.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave., 412.642.6622, features Irish Music with Jimmy Lamb & Bruce Foley, 9:00 PM.

Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Ballad Singer, Sean McClorey at 9:00 PM.

Saturday, May 24
The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works, features Christopher Laughrey, 8:30PM.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave., 412.642.6622, features ‘8th Street Rox’, non-Irish night, 9:00 PM.

Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Mark Guiser on vocals & guitar, 9:00 PM.

Sunday, May 25
Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM at 1:00 PM. The Ireland Report with Mairtin O’Muilleoir, Managing Director The Belfast Media Group and CEO Irish Echo out of New York. www.belfastmediagroup.com and http://apublishersblog.blogspot.com/

The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works, features an Irish Music Session, 4:00 PM.

Monday, May 26
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Acoustic Jam, 7:00 PM.

Wednesday, May 28
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Potters Reel, 7-9 PM.

Friday, May 30
AOH County Celtic Open Scramble at South Park golf course, $85.00 per person includes greens fees, cart, doughnuts and coffee before the start, lunch at the turn, and dinner afterwards, shotgun start at 8:00 a.m. Information Denny Donnelly 412-276-9312. Deadline for registration is May 24.

The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works, features Ballad Singer, Sean McClorey, 8:30 PM.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave., 412.642.6622, features Corned Beef & Curry at 9:00 PM.

Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Jack Puskar on vocals & guitar, 9:00 PM.

Saturday, May 31
The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works, features Corned Beef & Curry, 8:30PM.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave., 412.642.6622, features Celtic Rock with Red Hand Paddy 9:00 PM.

Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Tony Egan on vocals & guitar, 9:00 PM.

Sunday, June 1
Echoes of Erin, WEDO 810AM at 1:00 PM; The Ireland Report with Patricia Sharkey, Editor, Donegal Newsletter – www.dun-na-ngall.com.

The Grand Opening / Dedication for the Welsh Nationality Room at the University of Pittsburgh, 3:00 PM in Heinz Chapel. Reception in the Commons Room of the Cathedral of Learning and tours of the newly-finished room. Information: Dave Williams, peggie@nauticom.net.

Gaelic Storm in Concert at the John Murtha Amphitheater, Kittanning Riverfront Park. FREE and open to the public, sponsored by Arts on the Allegheny, www.artsontheallegheny.org. Information 724-543-2091.

Wednesday, June 4
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Potters Reel, 7 PM.

Friday, June 6
The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works, features Mike Gallagher, 8:30PM.

Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Sean McClorey, 9 PM.

Saturday, June 7
The Pittsburgh Celtics and Banshees Football Clubs are sponsoring an ‘Annual local Seven-a-Side Tournament’ at Founder’s Field off Route 910, Indianola. It is a grand day for everyone! Website: http://thepittsburghcelticsgfc.com.

The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works, features Red Hand Paddy, 8:30PM.

Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Tony Egan, 9:00 PM.

Sunday, June 8
Echoes of Erin, WEDO 810AM at 1:00 PM; The Ireland Report from Dublin with Ann Bray.

The Gaelic Arts Society of Pittsburgh presents an ‘Irish High Tea’, 1:30 PM, Epiphany Church McDowell Hall. Reservations required. Information: Earl McCabe 412.761.1844 by June 2; Donation $12.00 pp.

Monday, June 9
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Acoustic Jam, 7:00 PM.

Wednesday, June 11
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Potters Reel, 7 PM.

Friday, June 13
Round the House Band at Swisshelm Park Community Center, 1050 Windermere Drive, Swisshelm Park. Tickets at Door $8.00. Information: Dance Hotline 412.731.8661 or www.pittsburghcontra.org.

The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works, features Mark Guiser, 8:30PM.

Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features The Rivermen, 9:00 PM.

Saturday, June 14
Claddagh Irish Pub, South Side Works, 407 Cinema Drive, 412.381.4800, features Round the House Band at 8:30PM.

Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Jack Puskar, 9:00 PM

Sunday, June 15
Echoes of Erin, WEDO 810AM at 1:00 PM, The Ireland Report with Davy Kettyles, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh.
Round the House Band conducting Music Workshops from 1:00 to 4:00PM; Details TBA.
House Concert with Round the House Band, information 412.343.0498.

Wednesday, June 18
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Potters Reel, 7 PM.

Friday, June 20
The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works, features Christopher Laughrey, 8:30PM.

Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Sean McClorey, 9 PM.

Saturday, June 21
The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works, features Sean McClorey, 8:30PM.

Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Jack Puskar, 9:00 PM.

Sunday, June 22
Echoes of Erin, WEDO 810AM at 1:00 PM; The Ireland Report with Mairtin O’Muilleoir, Managing Director Belfast Media Group. www.belfastmediagroup.com.

Monday, June 23
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features an Acoustic Jam, 7:00 PM.

Wednesday, June 25
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Potters Reel, 7 PM.

Friday, June 27
The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works, features Mark Guiser, 8:30PM.

Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Tony Egan, 9:00 PM.

Saturday, June 28
AOH Division 4, North Hills presents “A Day of Irish Entertainment” with Aran a Traditional group out of Johnstown PA., Jack Puskar singing favorite ballads and other songs, Irish Dancing and ‘Joe the Juggler’ at The Croatian Center on Schitzen Park Road, off Babcock Boulevard, Ross Township in Millvale. Beginning at 12:00 Noon, Admission $10.00 per person; children under 16, accompanied by and Adult, admitted FREE. Food and Beverages available for purchase. Information: Stephen Kurpiewski 412.734.9648.

The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works, features Mike Gallagher, 8:30PM.

Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Mark Guiser, 9:00 PM.

Sunday, June 29
Echoes of Erin, WEDO 810 AM, The Ireland Report with Diane Byrnes, County Allegheny.

The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works, features an Irish Music Session, 4:00PM.

Saturday, July 12
The Green City Music Festival at Mellon Park, sponsored by Calliope with Hooley, Rolling Scones and many other acts. Information 412.361.1915.

Friday, July 18 – Sunday, July 20
Cleveland Cultural Festival
at the Berea Fairgrounds Opening Friday at 4:00 PM. Entertainment with John McDermott, Liz Carroll & John Doyle, Eileen Ivers & Immigrant Soul, The Elders, Tommy Fleming, Johnny McEvoy, Dermot Henry, Cherish The Ladies, Sean Wilson Band, Maura O’Connell, Seamus Kennedy, The New Barleycorn and many more. Pittsburgh’s two-time World Champion, Garrett Coleman will be dancing along with Champion Dancer Pat Campbell. Check out the Website at http://www.clevelandirish.org/dancing_new.shtml. Admission $10 per adult, FREE parking. 1-800-485-8013.

Wednesday, July 23 – Saturday, July 26
AOH National Convention in New Orleans.

Friday, July 25 through Sunday, July 27
Football News – CYC National Championships will be held in Philadelphia. Details TBA.

Friday, August 8
14th Annual AOH Division 32 Golf Outing at Cherry Hills Golf Club in McDonald, PA.

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 and more, Costume Contest. Donation $15.00 at Door. Information Diane Byrnes412-781-6368, Email diane.byrnes@verizon.net.

July 2009 – The AOH Pennsylvania State Convention will take place at the Radisson Hotel in Monroeville. Information: Denny Donnelly, 412-276-9312, Email: ddon633@comcast.net and Patti Flaus, Email: pyecat54@comcast.net.



LOCAL IRISH Dance & Sports WEBSITES

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/
2008 Schedule
June 1 St. Pat’s @ Founders Field
June 7 Seven-Aside Competition @ Founders Field
June 22 Wolf Tones @ Founders Field
June 29 Pgh Celtics @ St. Jarlath’s in Cleveland
July 13 Pgh Celtics @ St. Pat’s in Cleveland
July 27 St. Jarlath’s @ Founders Field
Aug 3 Pgh Celtics @ Wolf Tones in Detroit
Aug 17 Midwest Final

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


GUESTS and INTERVIEWS 2008

May 4 - Tommy Butler, General Manager, The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant
May 11 - Jack Webber, Worthy Sir Knight, Knights of Equity, Court 9
Jun 1 - Sarah McAuliffe Bellin, National IAUC Fundraiser
Jun 8 - AOH Division 4 on Day of Irish Entertainment at the Croatian Center / Schitizen Park, Millvale



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 - Knights of Equity
June - AOH Division 4, North Hills
July - Ireland Institute of Pittsburgh
August - AOH Division 21, Garfield-Bloomfield
September - AOH County Board
October - AOH Division 32, Carnegie
November - Irish American Unity Conference
December - Daughters of Erin

Playlist - May 18

ECHOES OF ERIN
Hosted by Diane Byrnes
ONLINE:
http://www.wedo810.com
Click on Program Guide,
go down the page to Echoes of Erin
Hosted by Diane Byrnes
20th Anniversary

May 18, 2008
PROGRAM # 1052

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
Andersonstown News www.irelandclick.com
Irish Echo, www.irishecho.com/

Pittsburgh Irish Network,
www.pittsburghirish.org

May SPONSOR of The Ireland Report
Knights of Equity, Court 9
Theme for the month of May – Hunger

An Inspirational Moment
‘We Are Ireland’,
Sponsored by AOH Hunger Project

Slow Air / Kid on the Mountain
by IRA Political Prisoners of War
CD “Music From the Blocks Vol 2’

H-Block Song
by Francie Brolly
CD ‘Ireland United –
Behind the Hunger Strikes’

O’Hara, Hughes, McCreesh and Sands
by Terry O’Neill
CD ‘Something Inside So Strong’

Scalliwag
by Gaelic Storm
CD ‘Bring Yer Wellies’

The Mingulay Boat Song
by Seamus Kennedy
CD ‘Sailing Ships and Sailing Men’

Antrim Square Set – Figure 1, Reels
by Matt Cunningham
CD ‘Dance Music of Ireland Vol. 17’

Boy From Tamlaghtduff
(Francis Hughes d.May 12)
by Christy Moore
LP ‘The Spirit of Freedom’


Take Me Home to Mayo
by Kathleen Largey
CD ‘Songs of
Seamus Robinson

Instrumental: The Salt Lick
by Gaelic Storm
CD ‘Bring Yer Wellies’

Record Companies
Blix Street Records
www.blixstreet.com/
Compass Records
www.compassrecords.com
Dara Records www.dararecords.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/

Sunday, May 11, 2008

Playlist - May 11

ECHOES OF ERIN
Hosted by Diane Byrnes

ONLINE:
http://www.wedo810.com
Click on Program Guide,
go down the page to Echoes of Erin
Hosted by Diane Byrnes
20th Anniversary
May 11, 2008
PROGRAM # 1051

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
Andersonstown News www.irelandclick.com
Irish Echo, www.irishecho.com

Pittsburgh Irish Network,
www.pittsburghirish.org

May SPONSOR of The Ireland Report
Knights of Equity, Court 9
Theme for the month of May – Hunger
Guest: Jack Webber,
Worthy Sir Knight, Knights of Equity, Court 9

An Inspirational Moment
‘Women and Kids’
by Andrew M. Greeley
Sponsored by AOH Hunger Project with Terry Callahan

Circle of Life’
by Susan McKeown, Cathie Ryan, &
Robin Spielberg
CD “Mother”

Women of Ireland
by Wolfe Tones
LP ‘The Spirit of Freedom’

Instrumental:
Old Comrades /
Some Mother’s Son
by Scott M.X. Turner
CD ‘Snipers in Derelict Houses’

You’ll Never Miss Your Mother Till She’s Gone
by Matt Cunningham
CD ‘West of the Old River Shannon’

Interview with Jack Webber,
Worthy Sir Knight, Knights Of Equity

Cameron MacFadyen /
Dr. Cameron’s Casebook with Mary MacMaster
Miss Kirsten Lindsay Morrison with Patsy Seddon /
Síleas
CD ‘ Play on Light’

My Love is Like a Red Red Rose
by Seamus Kennedy
CD ‘Favorite Selections’


The Flight of Earls SET --
1st Figure – Reel
by Matt Cunningham
CD ‘Dance Music of Ireland Vol. 17’


Record Companies
Blix Street Records
www.blixstreet.com/
Compass Records
www.compassrecords.com
Dara Records www.dararecords.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 - May 11

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
20th Anniversary


Diane V. Byrnes DATELINE IRISH
778 GRANT AVE. May 11, 2008
PITTSBURGH, PA. 15223 PROGRAM # 1051
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, May 11 – Mother’s Day
The Irish football teams in Pittsburgh have taken part in the Race For the Cure for the past few years and this year is no different.

Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM at 1:00 PM. The Ireland Report with Davy Kettyles, from Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh. . ‘An Inspirational Moment’ sponsored by Terry Callahan and the AOH Allegheny County Hunger Project. Guest in studio, Jack Webber, WSK, Knights of Equity.

Monday, May 12
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Acoustic Jam 7-10PM.

Tuesday, May 13
Continuing for 9 weeks, the Irish Centre will conduct Irish Language Classes. Contact Jim Graven for details kayaks201@verizon.net.

Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, features Irish Night with Dennis Murphy at the bar. Harp & Guinness Specials from 8:00 PM.

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

Wednesday, May 14
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Potters Reel, 7 to 10 PM.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave., 412.642.6622, features Acoustic Night with Marty, Paul & Mary, 8 to 11 PM.

Thursday, May 15
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave., 412.642.6622, features Ballad Singer Terry Griffith at 8:00 PM.

Friday, May 16
Pittsburgh Folk Festival at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center opening Friday at 4:00 PM. The Irish represented by The Bell School of Irish Dance perform at 7:00PM. www.pghfolkfest.org

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave., 412.642.6622, features the ‘one and only’ Seamus Kennedy, singer, musician, storyteller, originally from Belfast, 9:00 PM.

Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Tony Egan on vocals & guitar, 9:00 PM.

The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works, features Sean McClorey, 8:30 PM.

Saturday, May 17
Pittsburgh Folk Festival at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center opening Saturday at Noon. The Irish represented by The Bell School of Irish Dance perform at 1:00PM. www.pghfolkfest.org

First Pittsburgh Celtic Challenge game is today, click on the directions to the field which can also be found on http://www.pittsburghbanshees.com/directions.htm

All Ireland Athletic Club presentsThe Matt Cunningham Ceili Band’ direct from Galway at The Irish Centre of Pittsburgh, 6886 Forward Ave., Squirrel Hill. Tickets – $12 Advance, $15 at Door, Nellie Mannion 412.362.1963.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave., 412.642.6622, features Seamus Kennedy at 9:00 PM.

Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Ballad Singer, Mike Gallagher, 9:00 PM.

The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works, features Mark Dignam, singer, songwriter, musician, originally from Dublin, 8:30PM

Sunday, May 18
Pittsburgh Folk Festival at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center opening Sunday Noon – 6:00 PM. The Irish represented by The Bell School of Irish Dance perform at 1:00PM. www.pghfolkfest.org

27th Annual Blue Mass at 10:00AM at St. Paul Cathedral with Bishop David Zubik. A Procession will form at Cardinal Dearden Center, 4721 Fifth Ave., across from Central Catholic HS at 9:15AM.

The Youth Gaelic Football Club will have a ‘mini-camp’ for young folk’s ages 6 to 11 at Anderson Field from 1:00pm to 3:00pm.

Echoes of Erin, WEDO 810AM at 1:00PM, The Ireland Report from Dublin with Ann Bray.

DUE TO UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES THIS EVENT IS POSTPONED. The Gaelic Arts Society of Pittsburgh presents and “Educational Mini-Concert” by The Pittsburgh Chapter of the American Harp Society, 2:30 PM, Synod Hall, North Craig Street, Oakland. Free-will donation accepted at door. Information: 412.758.5446.

Irish Session at Murphy’s Tap Room, So. Braddock Ave. in Regent Square at 8:00PM. All are welcome.

Wednesday, May 21
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Potters Reel, 7-9PM.

Thursday, May 22
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave., 412.642.6622, features Christopher Laughrey, 8:00 PM.

Friday, May 23
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave., 412.642.6622, features Irish Music, 9:00 PM.

Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Ballad Singer, Sean McClorey at 9:00 PM.

The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works, features Mark Guiser on vocals & guitar, 8:30 PM.

Saturday, May 24
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave., 412.642.6622, features ‘8th Street Rox’, non-Irish night, 9:00 PM.

Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Mark Guiser on vocals & guitar, 9:00 PM.

The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works, features Christopher Laughrey, 8:30PM.

Sunday, May 25
Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM at 1:00 PM. The Ireland Report with Mairtin O’Muilleoir, Managing Director The Belfast Media Group and CEO Irish Echo out of New York. www.belfastmediagroup.com and http://apublishersblog.blogspot.com/

The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works, features an Irish Music Session, 4:00 PM.

Monday, May 26
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Acoustic Jam, 7:00 PM.

Wednesday, May 28
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Potters Reel, 7-9 PM.

Friday, May 30
AOH County Celtic Open Scramble at South Park golf course, $85.00 per person includes greens fees, cart, doughnuts and coffee before the start, lunch at the turn, and dinner afterwards, shotgun start at 8:00 a.m. Information Denny Donnelly 412-276-9312. Deadline for registration is May 24.

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave., 412.642.6622, features Corned Beef & Curry at 9:00 PM.

Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Jack Puskar on vocals & guitar, 9:00 PM.

The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works, features Ballad Singer, Sean McClorey, 8:30 PM.

Saturday, May 31
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave., 412.642.6622, features Irish Music, 9:00 PM.

Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Tony Egan on vocals & guitar, 9:00 PM.

The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works, features Corned Beef & Curry, 8:30PM.

Sunday, June 1
The Grand Opening / Dedication for the Welsh Nationality Room at the University of Pittsburgh, 3:00 PM in Heinz Chapel. Reception in the Commons Room of the Cathedral of Learning and tours of the newly-finished room. Information: Dave Williams, peggie@nauticom.net.

Gaelic Storm in Concert at the John Murtha Amphitheater, Kittanning Riverfront Park. FREE and open to the public, sponsored by Arts on the Allegheny, www.artsontheallegheny.org. Information 724-543-2091.

Saturday, June 7
The Pittsburgh Celtics and Banshees Football Clubs are sponsoring an ‘Annual local Seven-a-Side Tournament’ at Founder’s Field off Route 910, Indianola. It is a grand day for everyone! Website: http://thepittsburghcelticsgfc.com.


Sunday, June 8
The Gaelic Arts Society of Pittsburgh presents an ‘Irish High Tea’, 1:30 PM, Epiphany Church McDowell Hall. Reservations required. Information: Earl McCabe 412.761.1844 by June 2; Donation $12.00 pp.

Friday, June 13
Round the House Band at Swisshelm Park Community Center, 1050 Windermere Drive, Swisshelm Park. Tickets at Door $8.00. Information: Dance Hotline 412.731.8661 or www.pittsburghcontra.org.

Saturday, June 14
Claddagh Irish Pub, South Side Works, 407 Cinema Drive, 412.381.4800, features Round the House Band at 8:30PM.

Sunday, June 15
Echoes of Erin, WEDO 810AM at 1:00 PM, The Ireland Report with Davy Kettyles, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh.
Round the House Band conducting Music Workshops from 1:00 to 4:00PM; Details TBA.
House Concert with Round the House Band, information 412.343.0498.

Saturday, June 28
AOH Division 4, North Hills presents “A Day of Irish Entertainment” at Schitizen Park / The Croatian Center, Millvale, 12:00 Noon.

Friday, July 18 – Sunday, July 20
Cleveland Cultural Festival at the Berea Fairgrounds Opening Friday at 4:00 PM. Entertainment with John McDermott, Liz Carroll & John Doyle, Eileen Ivers & Immigrant Soul, The Elders, Tommy Fleming, Johnny McEvoy, Dermot Henry, Cherish The Ladies, Sean Wilson Band, Maura O’Connell, Seamus Kennedy, The New Barleycorn and many more. Pittsburgh’s two-time World Champion, Garrett Coleman will be dancing along with Champion Dancer Pat Campbell. Check out the Website at http://www.clevelandirish.org/dancing_new.shtml. Admission $10 per adult, FREE parking. 1-800-485-8013.

Wednesday, July 23 – Saturday, July 26
AOH National Convention in New Orleans.

Friday, July 25 through Sunday, July 27
Football News – CYC National Championships will be held in Philadelphia. Details TBA.

Friday, August 8
14th Annual AOH Division 32 Golf Outing at Cherry Hills Golf Club in McDonald, PA.

July 2009 – The AOH Pennsylvania State Convention will take place at the Radisson Hotel in Monroeville. Information: Denny Donnelly, 412-276-9312, Email: ddon633@comcast.net and Patti Flaus, Email: pyecat54@comcast.net.



LOCAL IRISH Dance & Sports WEBSITES

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/
2008 Schedule
June 1 St. Pat’s @ Founders Field
June 7 Seven-Aside Competition @ Founders Field
June 22 Wolf Tones @ Founders Field
June 29 Pgh Celtics @ St. Jarlath’s in Cleveland
July 13 Pgh Celtics @ St. Pat’s in Cleveland
July 27 St. Jarlath’s @ Founders Field
Aug 3 Pgh Celtics @ Wolf Tones in Detroit
Aug 17 Midwest Final

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

GUESTS and INTERVIEWS 2008
May 4 - Tommy Butler, General Manager, The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant
May 11 - Jack Webber, Worthy Sir Knight, Knights of Equity, Court 9
Jun 1 - Sarah McAuliffe Bellin, National IAUC Fundraiser



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 Knights of Equity
June AOH Division 4, North Hills
July Ireland Institute of Pittsburgh
August AOH Division 21, Garfield-Bloomfield
September AOH County Board
October AOH Division 32, Carnegie
November Irish American Unity Conference
December Daughters of Erin