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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, January 11, 2009

Dateline - January 11

ECHOES OF ERIN, WEDO 810 am
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Irish / Celtic Radio Programming
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Diane V. Byrnes DATELINE IRISH
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Sunday, January 11
· Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM, 1:00 PM. The Ireland Report with Ann Bray in Dublin.
· 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, January 12
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, features An Acoustic Jam Session, 7:00 PM.

Tuesday, January 13
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0700, features Irish Night, Harp & Guinness Specials from 8:00 PM.
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, presents Ceili Dancing at 7:30 PM 412.642.6622.

Wednesday, January 14
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, features Potters Reel from 7:00 PM.

Thursday, January 15
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., 412-642-6622, in The Strip presents Ballad Singer, Terry Griffith at 8:30PM.

Friday, January 16
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, features Mark Guiser on Vocals & Guitar, 9:00 PM.
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., 412-642-6622, in The Strip presents Celtic Rock with Red Hand Paddy 9:00PM.

Saturday, January 17
· AOH Division 17, & Irish Club of Monroeville will host Corned Beef & Curry for a club event, 8:00pm; Admission $5.00. Doors open 7:00pm. Raffles, Door prizes, Specials.
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., 412-642-6622, in The Strip presents Irish Music at 9:00PM.
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, features Ballad Singer, Mike Gallagher 9:00PM.

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.

Wednesday, January 21
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, features Potters Reel 7PM.

Friday & Saturday, January 23 & 24
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., 412-642-6622, in The Strip features Skaelers from Toronto, Canada - 9:00PM.

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. Guest in the studio, Dorothy Weldon, LAOH National Past President and LAOH Organizer.

Monday, January 26
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, features An Acoustic Jam Session 7:00PM.

Thursday, January 29
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., 412-642-6622, in The Strip features Mark Guiser 8:00PM.

Friday, January 30
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., 412-642-6622, in The Strip features The Angry Francis 9:00PM. Non-Irish Night.
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, features Jack Puskar 9:00PM.

Saturday, January 31
· St. Andrew’s Society presents the Burns Supper, details, TBA. Information: Cheryl Campbell ccampbell@standrews-pgh.org.
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., 412-642-6622, in The Strip features entertainment 9:00PM.
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, features Ballad Singer, Mike Gallagher 9:00PM.

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. Echoes of Erin begins 21st year broadcasting on WEDO.

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/

Sunday, February 8
· Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM at 1:00PM. The Ireland Report with Ann Bray from Dublin. Guests in studio Dan Devinney & Jim Green, AOH County Board talking about the Cash Bash.

Friday, February 13
The Great Guinness Toast takes place at:
o Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., 412-642-6622, in The Strip
o Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie
o The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, South Side Works

Saturday, February 14
· AOH St. Patrick Division 4, North Hills will host their 250 Club Banquet at the West View Fire Hall. Information Robert Parry, rparry@access995.com.
· 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.
· Knights of Equity will sponsor a Valentine / Doo Wop Dance with a DJ, Party, snacks and beverages at the new Club Rooms, 1248 Evergreen Road, Millvale. Donation $15. Information, John Webber, WSK, 412-758-5446.

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.

Saturday, February 21
· AOH County Board presents a ‘Cash Bash’ at the West View Fire Hall. Information Dan Devinney, Email: dpd@btclaw.com.


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.

Friday & Saturday, February 27 & 27
· AOH Allegheny County Board sponsors their Annual Retreat at St. Paul’s Retreat Center on the Southside. Retreat begins with Mass at 5:30pm on Friday and ends with Mass on Sunday at 11:00am. All Hibernian men, male family members and friends are welcome. Information: Larry Squired, 412-760-2600, Email: lsquires@descomm.com. Or contact St. Paul’s directly at 412-381-7676, stpaulrcpa@cpprov.org.

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

Sunday, March 8
· Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810am at 1:00PM; The Ireland Report with Ann Bray in Dublin.
· ‘Irish Night – Row on for Brendan’ at Central Catholic High School, 4720 Fifth Ave., Oakland. 13th Annual Concert benefiting the Central Catholic and Oakland Catholic Rowing Teams. Entertainment featuring Guaranteed Irish, Hooley, Michael Gallagher, Irish Step-Dancers, Bagpipers and the CCHS Chamber Choir. Reception with Irish scones and tea following the show. This event was the subject of WQED’s Emmy award-winning program “Row On For Brendan” and memorializes CCHS rower Brendan Foley. Tickets www.proartstickets.org/events/view/299. or 412-394-3353. Information http://irishnight.org/ Email: info@irishnight.org.

Friday, March 13
· Pittsburgh Ceili Club hosts its ‘Kick-Off Ceili’ with Appetizers & Dancing at Epiphany Church Hall, 8:00PM. 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 from 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 River City Inn at PPG Plaza with Mike Gallagher, from 11:30 / Noon till 6:00PM.
· Jack Puskar, performing at Barley’s & Hops in Bethel Park / South Park.
· 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, featuring Jack Puskar from open till close.
· 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.
Inspirational Moments
Sponsored by


January - The Irish Society for Education and Charity


GUESTS and INTERVIEWS 2009

January 25 - Dorothy Weldon, National LAOH Past President & LAOH Organizer
February 8 - Dan Devinney & Jim Green, AOH Co. Board Cash Bash
February - Kevin O’Donnell, AOH Allegheny County Organizer
February - Conway Mill Trust
May 3 - Jack Webber, Knights of Equity


SPONSORS OF THE IRELAND REPORT 2009

January, February & March - Goodrich, Goodrich Attorney’s At Law, 412.281.1455
April - AOH Division 1, South Hills
May - Knights of Equity http://www.knightsofequity.com/
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, http://www.knightsofequity.com/doepgh.html

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