Dateline - May 31

ECHOES OF ERIN, WEDO 810 am
Sunday’s, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Irish / Celtic Radio Programming
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Diane V. Byrnes DATELINE IRISH
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Sunday, May 31
· Echoes of Erin 1:00PM on WEDO 810AM – The Ireland Report with Diane Byrnes. Interview with Fil Campbell on her CD and DVD “Songbirds, The First Ladies of Song”.
· 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.
· Pittsburgh Public Theatre, www.ppt.org/ at The O’Reilly Theatre, “Harry’s Friendly Service’ Directed by Ted Pappas. Tickets 412-316-1600; buy online use promo code 13062 to save $10 per ticket.

Tuesday, June 2
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622: hosting Ceiling Dancing from 7:00pm.
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, it’s Irish Night with Guinness and Harp Special from 8:00 PM.

Wednesday, June 3
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Potters Reel, 7:00 PM.

Friday, June 5
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, Acoustic Happy Hours from 5:30PM on the Deck with Tim & John.
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Jim Lamb on vocals & guitar, 9:00 PM.



Saturday, June 6
· AOH Division 17, Monroeville, 8:00PM The Rivermen at Club Rooms, Broadway Blvd / Route 130 in Monroeville. Kevin O’Donnell at KO719@comcast.net or 412 613-3500.
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 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 Ballad Singer Mike Gallagher, 9:00 PM.

Sunday, June 7
· Echoes of Erin New Time 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM on WEDO 810AM – The Ireland Report with Patricia Sharkey, Editor of the Donegal News Letter,
www.dun-na-ngall.com. Telephone Interview with Tommy Boyle, The Irish Lads.
· The Gaelic Arts Society will host ‘An Irish High Tea’ Luncheon, at the Seton Center on Pioneer Ave. in Brookline, 2:00 PM. Reservations by June 1, 412.761.1844.

Monday, June 8
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features an Acoustic Jam Session, 7:00 PM.

Wednesday, June 10
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Potters Reel, 7:00 PM.

Friday, June 12
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, Acoustic Happy Hours from 5:30PM on the Deck with Marty, Paul & Mary.
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Sean McClorey on vocals & guitar, 9:00 PM.

Saturday, 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 featuring The Irish Lads from Scranton, PA. Opening is Ballad Singer Mike Gallagher, Information: Steve Kurpiewski (412) 734-9648.
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Jack Puskar, 9:00 PM.

Sunday, June 14
· Echoes of Erin NEW TIME 12:30PM till 2:00PM on WEDO 810AM – The Ireland Report with Ann Bray from Dublin.

Wednesday, June 17
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Potters Reel, 7:00 PM.

Thursday, June 18
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features Trivia hosted by Johnny Connolly to benefit the Youth Gaelic Football Team, followed by entertainment with Ballad Singer, Terry Griffith.
Friday, June 19
· Singer, songwriter, musician Luka Bloom will be performing in concert at the South Park Amphitheater, corner of Brownsville & McCorkle Roads, 7:30PM, 412.835.4810. Luka Bloom out of Dublin is brother to Christy Moore.
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features Acoustic Happy Hours from 5:30PM on the Deck, then Corned Beef & Curry at 9:00 PM.
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Jim Lamb on vocals & guitar, 9:00 PM.

Saturday, June 20
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Ballad Singer Mike Gallagher, 9:00 PM.

Monday, June 22
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features an Acoustic Jam Session, 7:00 PM.

Wednesday, June 24
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Potters Reel, 7:00 PM.

Friday, June 26
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, Acoustic Happy Hours from 5:30PM on the Deck with Brad Yoder.

Thursday, June 25
· The Rivermen will perform at ‘Thank Goodness It’s Summer (TGIS) at The Palace Theatre, 21 W. Otterman St., Greensburg, 6:00PM, Contact info is 724 836 8000.

Friday, June 26
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Jack Puskar, 9:00 PM

Saturday, June 27
· The Celtic Fling Feis at the PA Renaissance Faire in Hershey PA. www.efeis.com or call Jim Graven 724.834.0233, or Email kayaks201@verizon.net.
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Sean McClorey, 9:00 PM.

Sunday, June 28
· Echoes of Erin 1:00PM on WEDO 810AM – The Ireland Report with Mairtin O’Muilleoir, Managing Director of the Belfast Media Group and CEO and Publisher of The Irish Echo in NY. Guest in studio, Jim Lamb, President of The Ireland Institute of Pittsburgh and sponsor of The Ireland Report for July.

Sunday, July 12
· Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM; The Ireland Report with Ann Bray in Dublin. Guests in the studio are Bridget and Lauren Byrne, Miss Smiling Irish Eyes 2009 and 2002.
Saturday, July 18
· Shillelagh Bash at the Lawrenceville Moose, 51st & Butler Streets in Lawrenceville. Fundraiser for Miss Smiling Irish Eyes, Bridget Byrne on her trip to Warrenpoint, County Down for ‘The Maiden of the Mournes Festival’. Entertainment, Door Prizes, Irish Auction plus more. Information: Pat Byrne 412-781-3759.

Friday, July 24 – Sunday, July 26
· The Cleveland Cultural Festival at the Berea Fairgrounds featuring Makem & Spain Brothers, Tommy Fleming, Eileen Ivers & Immigrant Soul, Dennis Doyle, Cherish The Ladies, Irish Descendants, Fintan Stanley, Sean Wilson, Brendan Shine, Johnny McEvoy, Batt Burns, New Barleycorn, plus many, many more. Phone: (216).251.1711 Toll Free U.S. Only: (800).485.8013. E-mail: info@clevelandirish.org. Many hotels are within a couple of miles of the fairgrounds; Sheraton at the Airport is the Host Hotel. Admission $10.00, parking is FREE.

July 29 through August 1
·The AOH Pennsylvania State Convention will take place at the Radisson Hotel in Greentree. Information: Denny Donnelly, 412-276-9312, Email: Denny Donnelly, ddon633@comcast.net and Patti Flaus, Email: pyecat54@comcast.net.

August 14, 2009 – PBS, WQED TV presents Daniel O’Donnell in Concert. Details TBA.

Sunday, August 16
·LAOH County Board will sponsor a ‘Lady of Knock’ Mass at St. Patrick’s Church, 17th Street & Liberty Ave. in The Strip, 10:00AM.

Sunday, August 30
·Irish American Unity Conference will sponsor a ‘Hunger Strike Commemoration’ Mass at St. Patrick’s Church, 17th Street & Liberty Ave. in The Strip, 10:00AM with Fr. O’Donnell celebrating.

September 3 – 6
·The National Festival of Wales hosted by Pittsburgh’s St. David’s Society, at Hilton Hotel. There will be Concerts, Seminars, a Welsh Songfest plus more. Details TBA.

Friday, September 11 – Sunday, September 13
·Pittsburgh Irish Festival at The Riverplex at Sandcastle, details TBA. Information: 412-422-1113.

Saturday, September 12
·Highland Heartbeat Concert with Fiona Kennedy, direct from Scotland at Heinz Hall.

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

Saturday, October 3
·Thistle & Pine 2nd Annual Celtic Festival, 10:00AM to 5:00PM, 7570 Route 119 Highway N., Marion Center PA. Info 724-397-2442. Pipers, Highland Dancers, Free Admittance.

Sunday, November 1
·Samhain, The Celtic New Year Celebration, at Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, (Mullaney’s Castle). Fundraiser for Echoes of Erin. Doors open at 4:00PM. Details TBA.

Friday & Saturday, November 6 & 7
·The Balmoral Classic at Shady Side Academy, Fox Chapel. Featuring the US Junior Solo Bagpiping Championship Competition & Concert at Hillman Center for Performing Arts. Information: George Balderose, 412.323.2707 or www.balmoralclassic.org OR www.bagpiping.org

Saturday & Sunday, November 21 & 22
·Senator John Heinz History Center presents ‘The 2009 Heritage Holidays Weekend’ featuring Ethnic Foods, Live Performances, Holiday Decorations, Easy Crafts, Heritage Information. History Center at 1212 Smallman St. in The Strip. Other details TBA.

February 6-13, 2010
·Irish Festival Cruise aboard Costa Atlantica sailing the Western Caribbean with The Black Family, The Elders, Johnny McEvoy, Karen Casey, David Munnelly Band, Captain Mackie Goatskin & String Band, Tommy Sands, Ennis, and Matt Cunningham’s Irish Ceili Band. 1-800-441-HARP.

Inspirational Moments
Sponsored by

January - The Irish Society for Education and Charity
February - Dorothy Weldon, Immediate Past National President, LAOH
March - GDC Fine Jewelry, North Huntingdon PA
April - AOH Division 17, Monroeville
October - LAOH Maude Gonne, Division 32, Carnegie

GUESTS and INTERVIEWS 2009

May 3 - Jack Webber, Knights of Equity
May 10 - Mother’s Day
May 17 - Paul Evans, AOH St. Patrick Division 4, North Hills
May 24 - Michael Bartley, Managing Editor, WQED
May 31 - Fil Campbell, Songbirds, The First Ladies of Irish Song
Jun 7 - Tommy Boyle, The Irish Lads
Jun 28 - Jim Lamb, President Ireland Institute of Pittsburgh
Jul 12 - Miss Smiling Irish Eyes 2009 and 2002, Bridget and Lauren Byrne
July - Jim Lamb, President, Ireland Institute of Pittsburgh
Nov 8 - Terri Blanchette, Community Programs Director, Senator John Heinz History Center