Dateline - January 25

ECHOES OF ERIN, WEDO 810 am
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Diane V. Byrnes DATELINE IRISH
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Sunday, January 25
· Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM, 1:00 PM. The Ireland Report with Mairtin O’Muilleoir, Directing Manager, Belfast Media Group, http://www.belfastmedia.com/ and CEO of The Irish Echo, http://www.irishecho.com/. Guest in the studio, Dorothy Weldon, LAOH National Past President and LAOH Organizer.
· The Ireland Institute of Pittsburgh is seeking Host Families for young adults, 18-26, from Ireland and Northern Ireland. Call 412.394.3900, Website: http://www.iiofpitt.org/.

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

Tuesday, January 27
· 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 28
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, features Potters Reel, 7:00 PM.

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



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

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

January 31 – February 6
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 http://www.irishtours.com/.

Sunday, February 1
· Echoes of Erin’s 21st Anniversary – The Ireland Report with Patricia Sharkey, Editor of the Donegal News Letter, http://www.dun-na-ngall.com/. Echoes of Erin begins 21st year broadcasting on WEDO.
· Super Bowl Party at Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip @ 4:30PM Pre-Game Buffet; Reservations 412.642.6622.

Wednesday, February 4
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie features Potter’s Reel 7:00 PM.

Thursday, February 5
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., 412-642-6622, in The Strip features Ballad Singer Mike Gallagher, 8:30 PM.

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

Saturday, February 7
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., 412-642-6622, in The Strip features Mark Guiser on Vocals & Guitar at 9:00 PM.
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie features Jack Puskar on Vocals & Guitar at 9:00 PM.



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

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

Wednesday, February 11
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770, features Potters Reel 7:00 PM.

Friday, February 13
The Great Guinness Toast takes place at:
o Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., 412-642-6622, in The Strip, Entertainment at 9:00 PM, Toast at 11:00 PM.
o Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, Entertainment w/ Jack Puskar 9:00 PM, Toast at 11:00 PM.
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.
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., 412-642-6622, in The Strip features The Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival from 6:30PM.
· All Ireland Social at the American Legion Hall, 5857 Forbes Ave. in Squirrel Hill, 8:00 PM. 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.
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, 412.279.0770, Carnegie, features Sean McClorey at 9:00 PM.

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

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.
· St. Patrick’s Day Parade Fundraiser at Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 7:00 PM. Cultural Baskets, Raffles and Entertainment.



Friday, February 20
· 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 features Corned Beef & Curry, 9:00 PM.

Saturday, February 21
· AOH County Board presents a ‘Cash Bash’ at the West View Fire Hall. Information Dan Devinney, Email: dpd@btclaw.com.
· The Rivermen ‘Irish Pub Night’ Upstairs at the ‘Duke’s Club Room’, 122 8th Ave., Homestead, 7:00 PM, $5.00 Cover, Reservations accepted: 412.461.3406.
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., 412-642-6622, in The Strip features Celtic Rock with Red Hand Paddy 9:00 PM.
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie features Ballad Singer Mike Gallagher, 9:00 PM.

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.

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

Tuesday, February 24
· The Wolfe Tones in Concert at Finnegan’s Wake, 20 General Robinson St. on the North Shore, 7:00 PM. Tickets $25, Pittsburgh Celtics GFC, c/o 1203 Woodbourne Ave., Pgh. PA 15226; call David Vance 412.708.8827.

Wednesday, February 25
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie features Potters Reel, 7:00 PM.

Friday through Sunday, February 27 – March 1
· 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.

Friday & Saturday, February 27 & 28
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., 412-642-6622, in The Strip features Ceann from 9:00 PM both nights.

Friday, February 27
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie features Ballad Singer, Sean McClorey 9:00 PM.

Saturday, February 28
· Irish Fest 2009 at St. Teresa of Avila, Mass – 6:00 PM, Irish Dinner – 7:15PM, Entertainment with Guaranteed Irish and Bell School of Irish Dance. Raffles & Door Prizes, Tickets 412-367-9001 or Bud Burke (AOH Div. 4 412-366-6720).
· Pittsburgh Irish Rowing Club 25th Anniversary Party at The Irish Centre of Pittsburgh, 6886 Forward Ave., Squirrel Hill. Information: Patrick Clark 412.761.3897.
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie features Mark Guiser on Vocals & Guitar, 9:00 PM.

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

Friday, March 6
· St. Patrick’s Day Parade Button Party, 5:00 PM at Mitchell’s Restaurant & Bar, 304 Ross Street, Downtown Pittsburgh.

Sunday, March 8
· AOH County Board / Division 9 Communion Breakfast at Station Square, 10AM.
· Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810am at 1:00 PM; 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.

Thursday, March 12
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., 412-642-6622, in The Strip presents Finnegan’s Wake, a reenactment of the song ‘Finnegan’s Wake’ with Red Hand Paddy at 8:00 PM.

Friday, March 13
· Pittsburgh Ceili Club hosts its ‘Kick-Off Ceili’ with Appetizers & Dancing at Epiphany Church Hall, 8:00 PM. 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:
· 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: Mark Guiser: Noon -4PM
· The River City Inn at PPG Plaza with Mike Gallagher, from 11:30 / Noon till 6:00 PM.
· 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 – Evening Event with entertainment by Na Gaels.


Tuesday, March 17 – St. Patrick’s Day
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622: Mark Guiser Noon – 4PM.
· 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, Mass & Reception
· All Ireland Social at the American Legion Hall, 5857 Forbes Ave. in Squirrel Hill, 8:00 PM. Music with CCE Musicians. Information: Ray Connolly at 412-373-7252.

Saturday, March 21
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features, ‘Prisoner’s Apprentice’, a new group of seasoned musicians with Christopher Laughrey on guitar & vocals, Casey Deely on vocals, Blake Rhaggatti on keyboards, guitar, percussion & vocals, & Matt Pickart on fiddle, bass & vocals).

Saturday, April 11
· All Ireland Social at the American Legion Hall, 5857 Forbes Ave. in Squirrel Hill, 8:00 PM. Music with CCE Musicians. Information: Ray Connolly at 412-373-7252.

June 13
· AOH St. Patrick’s Division 4 in North Hills will host their Irish Day of Entertainment at Schitizen Park (Croatian Center) off Babcock Blvd. in Millvale; from Noon.

July 29 through August 1
·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.

Saturday, September 19
·AOH Sean MacBride Division 32, 20th Anniversary Celebration at Chartiers Country Club.

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