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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, October 24, 2009

Dateline - October 25

ECHOES OF ERIN, WEDO 810 am
Sunday’s, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Irish / Celtic Radio Programming
www.pittsburghirish.org/echoesoferin
diane.byrnes@verizon.net
http://echoesoferin.blogspot.com
ONLINE: http://www.wedo810.com

Diane V. Byrnes DATELINE IRISH
78 GRANT AVE. October 25, 2009
PITTSBURGH, PA. 15223 PROGRAM # 1127
412.781.6368

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Sunday, October 25
· Echoes of Erin 12:30PM - 2:00PM on WEDO 810AM – The Ireland Report with Mairtin O’Muilleoir, Managing Director of The Belfast Media Group including the Irish Echo;
www.irishecho.com.
· Gaelic Arts Society of Pittsburgh presents CHANGE of Program “The Molly Maguires & Pittsburgh Trial” by Harold Smith. Lecture & Video on the Irish Coal Miners in Eastern Penna. Synod Hall in Oakland 2:30PM followed by a reception. Free and open to the public. Information 412.761.1844.
Now through Sunday, November 1
· Pittsburgh Public Theatre Presents “Ella” at the O’Reilly Theatre, in Downtown’s Cultural District. Tickets 412.316.1600 or visit
www.ppt.org. “Ella” Fitzgerald, known as ‘The First Lady of Song’ is presented by First Niagara and directed by Rob Ruggiero. PPT is led by Producing Artistic Director, Ted Pappas.

Monday, October 26
·
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features an Acoustic Jam, 7:00 PM.

Tuesday, October 27
·
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622: Ceili Dancing from 7:00pm.
·
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Irish Night with Harp & Guinness Specials from 8:00 PM.

Wednesday, October 28
· The Irish Echo will publish a special issue honoring distinguished Irish-American members of the law enforcement and legal professions. To nominate someone for the list, visit
www.irishecho.com, click on the “Law & Order” link on the homepage, and fill out the nomination form online. DEADLINE IS TODAY at NOON.

Thursday, October 29
· “Names – Their Origin and Meaning” focusing on names from America, England, Germany, Italy & Ireland and with a peek at Scotland and Wales, presented by John F. Webber at Community College of Allegheny County, Downtown Campus., 625 Stanwix Street, 11th Floor, 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Dates: Oct. 29, Nov. 5, 12, 19, Dec. 3, & 10. Tuition $75. Information and registration 412.369.3701 / 3703. Other information 412.758.5446.
·
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features Ballad Singer, Terry Griffith 9:00 PM.

Friday, October 30
· 5:00 PM – A Forum on the Northern Ireland Conflict: Where We Are and Where We’re Going; at 120 David Lawrence Hall (next to Hillman Library) University of Pittsburgh, Forbes Ave. Oakland. Free Admission. Sponsored by The Ireland Institute of Pittsburgh, Univ. of Pittsburgh Center for International Study and Congressman Tim Murphy. Featuring Rita O’Hare of Friends of Sinn Fein and Dawn Purvis of Progressive Unionist Party. Moderated by Dr. Tony Novosel of Pitt. 5:00PM.
· 7:00 PM – A United Ireland: How Do We Get There; at Pittsburgh Athletic Association (PAA), 4215 Fifth Ave., Oakland. Sponsored by Irish American Unity Conference (IAUC) and Congressman Mike Doyle. Featuring Rita O’Hare of Friends of Sinn Fein. Free event, Cash Bar, Dress Code is Business Casual (no jeans), Valet Parking $5.00. Information Larry Brophy 626-437-1293 or email:
dlbrophy45@yahoo.com. 7:00 PM.
· Knights of Equity Halloween Party, 7:00 PM at Club Rooms, 1246 Evergreen Road, Millvale. Reservations 412.487.5174.
·
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Ballad Singer, Sean McClorey, 9:00 PM.
·
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622, features The Michael O’Brien Band from Johnstown, 9:00 PM.

Saturday, October 31
·
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, will enjoy Halloween Evening, no singer tonight. You come and sing with the Ghouls & Ghosts!
·
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622, features The Michael O’Brien Band from Johnstown, 9:00 PM.

Sunday, November 1
· Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM from 12:30PM to 2:00PM; The Ireland Report with Patricia Sharkey, Editor of the Donegal News Letter,
www.dun-na-ngall.com.
· Samhain, The Celtic New Year Celebration, at Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, (Mullaney’s Castle for the day). Fundraiser for
Echoes of Erin. Entertainment with Ballad Singer, Terry Griffith; Singer, Songwriter & Musician, Christopher Laughrey; singer & musician Jack Puskar; Piper – Sean Regan, and Gallowglass. Doors open at 4:00PM. Tithe at door $15.00. Costume Contest and Raffles, (costumes are not mandatory, just lots of fun)!!

Thursday, November 5
· “Names – Their Origin and Meaning” focusing on names from America, England, Germany, Italy & Ireland and with a peek at Scotland and Wales, presented by John F. Webber at Community College of Allegheny County, Downtown Campus., 625 Stanwix Street, 11th Floor, 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Dates: Oct. 29, Nov. 5, 12, 19, Dec. 3, & 10. Tuition $75. Information and registration 412.369.3701 / 3703. Other information 412.758.5446.

Friday & Saturday, November 6 & 7
· The Balmoral Classic at Shady Side Academy, Fox Chapel. Featuring the US Junior Solo Bagpiping Championship Competition from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM; Admission and Parking are Free. Concert with St. Thomas’ Episcopal School Pipe Band of Houston, Texas, 8:00 PM at Hillman Center for Performing Arts. Information: George Balderose, 412.323.2707 or
www.balmoralclassic.org OR www.bagpiping.org. Tickets at www.proartstickets.org or 412.394.3353.

Concert on Saturday with the ‘St. Thomas Episcopal School Pipe Band’ from Houston, Texas; has won the Juvenile World Pipe Band Championships in 1985, 1995, 1998, 2004 and 2006. Concert at 8:00 PM at the Hillman Center for the Performing Arts at Shadyside Academy, Fox Chapel. Tickets 412-394-3353.

Friday, November 6
·
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770 features Ballad Singer, Mike Gallagher at 9:00 PM.

Saturday, November 7
· Hibernian Hunger Project "Produce to People" Braddock location 9th Street & Talbot Avenue Braddock Pa. at 8:30am. Information: Terry Callahan by Email:
terencecallahan@comcast.net or Kevin O’Donnell Email: aohalpa17@hotmail.com or 412-613-3500.
· LAOH Maude Gonne Division 32 hosts their Fashion Show and Luncheon at Nevillewood Country Club, doors open 11:00AM. Proceeds benefit charity. Ticket information Onnie Costanzo 412.563.5174 or Sharon McGrath 412.276.7916.
· Pittsburgh Ceili Club Monthly Ceili at VFW on Morningside Ave. in Morningside, Workshop 7:00 PM, Ceili at 8:00 PM.
·
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Mark Guiser on vocals & guitar at 9:00 PM.
·
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622 presents ‘Lisdoonvarna’ Festival’, Registration begins at 7:30 PM, with live music with 8th Street Rocks at 9:00 PM.
What is Lisdoonvarna??? – Lisdoonvarna is a spa town in County Clare, Ireland, famous for its annual matchmaking festival. The Matchmakers of old were the "dealers" who knew the farmers who had eligible sons and daughters all around the countryside of Ireland. They invited the "eligible" lads and lassies to attend the festivaland collected a generous dowry if they were successful in making a match. Well, the tradition is somewhat different at Mullaney's Harp & Fiddle. Here we celebrate the fact that because of the comfortable and friendly atmosphere that the Pub offers, people can come in, have a pint, relax and be themselves. Over its 15 year history, it's become enchanted, as over 70 couples have met at the Harp & Fiddle and "lived happily ever after." Our Lisdoonvarna festival is meant to be fun. Our "matchmakers" will assist you in "making a match," if you choose. Just walk up to one of the matchmakers and let them know who you "fancy," and they would be happy to help you see if you can find, "Love at Lisdoonvarna!"

Sunday, November 8
· Annual Knights of Equity / Daughters of Erin Memorial Mass at The Little Sisters of the Poor on Benton Avenue on the North Side, 9:30AM. Breakfast will follow Mass; Reservation suggested, Porky Burke 412.931.6807.
· Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM from 12:30PM to 2:00PM; The Ireland Report with Ann Bray in Dublin. Guest in studio, Terry Blanchette with the Heinz History Center.

Monday, November 9
·
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770 features an Acoustic Jam from 7:00 PM.

Tuesday, November 10
·
Scythian, known for their blend of Celtic, Americana, Gypsy and Klezmer music will perform 8:00 PM at The Rex Theatre, 1602 Carson Street, on the South Side.

Wednesday, November 11 thru Saturday, November 14
·
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features, Singer, Musician, Story Teller, Tom O’Carroll, 8:30PM & 9:00PM. http://www.tomocarroll.com/

Thursday, November 12
· “Names – Their Origin and Meaning” focusing on names from America, England, Germany, Italy & Ireland and with a peek at Scotland and Wales, presented by John F. Webber at Community College of Allegheny County, Downtown Campus., 625 Stanwix Street, 11th Floor, 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Dates: Oct. 29, Nov. 5, 12, 19, Dec. 3, & 10. Tuition $75. Information and registration 412.369.3701 / 3703. Other information 412.758.5446.

Thursday, November 12 through Sunday, December 13
· Pittsburgh Public Theatre Presents “The Little Foxes” by Lillian Hellman’s at the O’Reilly Theatre. Tickets 412.316.1600 or www.ppt.org. Producing Artistic Director, Ted Pappas; Design Team – Scenic is James Noone, Costumes is David R. Zyla, Lighting is Kirk Bookman, and Sound is Zach Moore. Don Wadsworth is Dialect Coach and Fred Noel is Production Stage Manager. No Performance on Thanksgiving.

Friday, November 13
·
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770 features Mark Guiser on Vocals & Guitar at 9:00 PM.

Saturday, November 14
·
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770 features Ballad Singer Sean McClorey at 9:00 PM.


Sunday, November 15
· Echoes of Erin 12:30PM - 2:00 PM on WEDO 810AM – The Ireland Report with Davy Kettyles, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh.

Thursday, November 19
· “Names – Their Origin and Meaning” focusing on names from America, England, Germany, Italy & Ireland and with a peek at Scotland and Wales, presented by John F. Webber at Community College of Allegheny County, Downtown Campus., 625 Stanwix Street, 11th Floor, 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Dates: Oct. 29, Nov. 5, 12, 19, Dec. 3, & 10. Tuition $75. Information and registration 412.369.3701 / 3703. Other information 412.758.5446.
· Two Events – at
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip.
o 6:30 PM it is TRIVIA hosted by Johnny Connolly, proceeds benefit the Youth Gaelic Football Club.
o Dinner & Show with
Cahal Dunne at 7:30 PM, outside under the ‘heated tent’. Includes your choice of three dinners, Reservations: 412-642-6622. Website: www.harpandfiddle.com.

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

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. Ethnic Foods – for sample or sale, Live Performances, Holiday Decorations, Easy Crafts, Heritage History information, Items to sell for your fundraising. Information: 412.454.6411.
Saturday, November 21
·
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features The Oyster Festival. Details TBA.
·
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Mark Guiser on vocals & guitar, 9:00 PM.
· Ellen Gozion & Friends in Concert; Mark Tamsula on fiddle, banjo; Donna Isaac on Fiddle, & Kathy Fallon on Guitar; and harmony singer Penny Anderson. First Unitarian Church, 605 Morewood Ave., at Ellsworth Ave. Information
http://www.ellengozion.com Tickets $15.

Sunday, November 22
· Echoes of Erin on WEDO at 12:30pm, The Ireland Report with Mairtin O’Muilleoir, Managing Director of The Belfast Media Group including the Irish Echo;
www.irishecho.com. Guest in studio will be Anne Scanlon, Head Coach of Head Coach of St. Joseph Blazers Basketball Club in Duagh, County Kerry
· Gaelic Arts Society of Pittsburgh will have a “Memorial Mass” & “Book Review”. Mass at 12:00 Noon at St. Paul’s Cathedral. Call James Butler with names of deceased at 412.856.6806. Book “Belfast Diary – War as a Way of Life” by John Conroy; 1:30pm at Panera Bread on the Blvd. of the Allies in Oakland. Information Earl McCabe, 412.761.1844


Monday, November 23
·
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770 an Acoustic Jam Session from 7:00 PM.

Thursday, November 26 – Thanksgiving Day
· Paddy’s Pour House is closed for holiday!
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle is closed for holiday!

Friday, November 27
·
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770 features Ballad Singer Sean McClorey at 9:00 PM.

Saturday, November 28
·
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770 features Jack Puskar on Vocals & Guitar at 9:00 PM.

November 29
· Echoes of Erin on WEDO at 12:30pm, The Ireland Report with Diane Byrnes or Patricia Sharkey, Donegal.

December 3 – 20
· Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre, ‘Jane Eyre’ at the Charity Randall Theatre,
www.picttheatre.org 412.561.6000. Tickets: ProArtsTickets at 412.394.3353, online www.proartstickets.org

Thursday, December 3
· “Names – Their Origin and Meaning” focusing on names from America, England, Germany, Italy & Ireland and with a peek at Scotland and Wales, presented by John F. Webber at Community College of Allegheny County, Downtown Campus., 625 Stanwix Street, 11th Floor, 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Dates: Oct. 29, Nov. 5, 12, 19, Dec. 3, & 10. Tuition $75. Information and registration 412.369.3701 / 3703. Other information 412.758.5446.

Friday, December 4 & Friday, December 5
·
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features Seamus Kennedy, Singer and Storyteller; great laughs and good time guaranteed. 9:00 PM.

Saturday, December 5
·Hibernian Hunger Project "Produce to People" Braddock location 9th Street & Talbot Avenue Braddock Pa. at 8:30am. Information: Terry Callahan by Email:
terencecallahan@comcast.net or Kevin O’Donnell Email: aohalpa17@hotmail.com or 412-613-3500.
·Pittsburgh Ceili Club ‘Christmas Ceili’ at VFW on Morningside Ave. in Morningside; Ceili at 7:00 PM.

Thursday, December 10
·“Names – Their Origin and Meaning” focusing on names from America, England, Germany, Italy & Ireland and with a peek at Scotland and Wales, presented by John F. Webber at Community College of Allegheny County, Downtown Campus., 625 Stanwix Street, 11th Floor, 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Dates: Oct. 29, Nov. 5, 12, 19, Dec. 3, & 10. Tuition $75. Information and registration 412.369.3701 / 3703. Other information 412.758.5446.




Friday, December 11
·Gaelic Arts Society of Pittsburgh presents Christmas Dinner, venue TBA. Cocktails at 6:00PM, Dinner at 6:30PM. Information Earl McCabe 412.761.1844.

Sunday, December 13
·Knights of Equity / Daughters of Erin Christmas Party at KOE Club Rooms, Evergreen Road, Millvale. Details TBA.

January 23-30, 2010
·
Irish Festival Cruise aboard MSC Poesia sailing from Ft. Lauderdale and calling on the ports of San Juan, St. Maarten, Tortola and Nassau. Entertainment with The Black Family – Shay, Mary & Michael, Johnny McEvoy, Tommy Sands, Karan Casey Band, Ennis, The Elders, Captain Mackie Goatskin & String Band, Tommy Sands, Ennis, and Matt Cunningham’s Irish Ceili Band. 1-800-441-HARP. Online at www.irishtours.com.

March 5, 2010
·
Cherish The Ladies in Concert at The Byham Theatre, Sixth Street, Downtown Pgh. Details TBA. www.pgharts.org/venues/byham.aspx

September 10-12, 2010
·Pittsburgh Irish Festival 20th Anniversary Celebration at Riverplex behind Costco. Please visit our website at
www.pghirishfest.org. www.twitter.com/pittsburghirish or Facebook. 412-422-1113.


Guests and Interviews

Nov 1 - Cahal Dunne, Singer, Musician, Entertainer
Nov 8 - Terri Blanchette, Community Programs Director, Senator John Heinz History Center
Nov 22 - Anne Scanlon, Head Coach of St. Joseph Blazers Basketball Club in Duagh, Co. Kerry


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
May - Echoes of Erin
June - Echoes of Erin
July - Echoes of Erin
September - Gaelic Arts Society of Pittsburgh
October - LAOH Maude Gonne, Division 32, Carnegie
November - AOH Allegheny County Board
December - Open

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 and http://aoh32.org/
November -
Irish American Unity Conference
December - Daughters of Erin, http://www.knightsofequity.com/doepgh.html

Sunday, October 18, 2009

Playlist - October 18

ECHOES OF ERIN
Hosted by Diane Byrnes
ONLINE:
http://www.wedo810.com
12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
Click on Program Guide,
Scroll down the page to Echoes of Erin,
Click on and download program
October 18, 2009, PROGRAM # 1126
IRELAND REPORT today 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 and
Irish Echo, www.irishecho.com/

Pittsburgh Irish Network,

October SPONSOR of The Ireland Report
AOH Sean MacBride Division 32, Carnegie


Caledonia
by Emerald Rose
CD ‘That Night in the Garden

Red is the Rose
by Terry Griffith
CD ‘Faire Play’

Love’s Old Sweet Song
by Mary McGonigle duet w/ Dermot O’Brien
CD ‘My Forever Friend’

Who Knows Where the Wind Blows
by Captain Mackey’s Goatskin and Stringband
CD ‘Soldiers’ Songs: The Irish Abroad and Soldiering
Jimmy Crowley and Mairtin de Cogain

Grace
by Cahal Dunne
CD ‘A Little Bit of Irish’

‘An Inspirational Moment’
Sponsored by LAOH Maude Gonne Div 32
Story: Peter Kagan and the Wind by
Tommy Makem
CD ‘Ancient Pulsings’

Oh Tralee (Sweet Tralee)
by The Carlton Showband
CD ’25 All Time Favourites’

The Ireland Report with Davy Kettyles

Under a Violet Moon
by Candice Night vocals Richie Blackmore
CD ‘Blackmore’s Night – Under a Violet Moon

The Patriot Game
by Jack Puskar
CD ‘Galway Bay’


Ireland
by Garth Brooks
CD ‘Fresh Horses’

Reels for Hecki
by Cara
out of Germany
CD ‘ Cara in Colour’

The Rose of Aranmore
by Shane Brady
CD ‘A Light Shines Out to Sea’

The Silent March
by An Lar
out of Switzerland
CD ‘Yarn’

Dateline - October 18

ECHOES OF ERIN, WEDO 810 am
Sunday’s, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Irish / Celtic Radio Programming

www.pittsburghirish.org/echoesoferin
diane.byrnes@verizon.net
http://echoesoferin.blogspot.com
ONLINE:
http://www.wedo810.com

Diane V. Byrnes DATELINE IRISH
78 GRANT AVE. October 18, 2009
PITTSBURGH, PA. 15223 PROGRAM # 1126
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, October 18
· Echoes of Erin 12:30PM - 2:00 PM on WEDO 810AM – The Ireland Report with Davy Kettyles, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh.
Now through Sunday, November 1
· Pittsburgh Public Theatre Presents “Ella” at the O’Reilly Theatre, in Downtown’s Cultural District. Tickets 412.316.1600 or visit www.ppt.org. “Ella” Fitzgerald, known as ‘The First Lady of Song’ is presented by First Niagara and directed by Rob Ruggiero. PPT is led by Producing Artistic Director, Ted Pappas.

Tuesday, October 20
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622: Ceili Dancing from 7:00pm.
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Irish Night with Harp & Guinness Specials from 8:00 PM.
· Celtic Thunder in Concert at Heinz Hall, 600 Penn Ave., Downtown Pittsburgh, 8:00PM. 412-392-4900.

Wednesday, October 21
· ‘Window to Ireland’ designed to give you an overview of Irish cultural topics including geography, history, economy, the language, Gaelic surnames, poetry and music. Class includes a ‘hands-on’ drawing class of Celtic symbols, handicrafts and a travel video and Irish dancing. Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC) Downtown Campus, 625 Stanwix Street, 11th floor, 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Six classes on Wednesdays’ – Sept. 16, 28 (due to the G20 Summit), 30, Oct. 7, 14 & 21. Tuition $75. Information and registration – 412.369.3703 Other information John F. Webber 412.758.5446

Thursday, October 22
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features HDUO 8:30 PM.

Friday, October 23
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Jack Puskar on vocals & guitar, 9:00 PM.
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622, features Acoustic Happy Hour with HDUO, then later ‘The Angry Francis’ (non Irish) 9:00 PM.

Saturday, October 24
· Night at the Races sponsored by The Irish Centre of Pittsburgh and Burke Conroy School of Irish Dance. Doors open at 6:30 PM, light buffet 6:45 PM, Races begin at 7:30 PM. Admission $15. Information Mary Conroy Adams, 412.781.3273, or email Mary Margaret Murtha murthamm@upmc.edu. Purchase a horse, place an ad in the program book.
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Mark Guiser on vocals & guitar, 9:00 PM.
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622, features Corned Beef & Curry, 9:00 PM.

Sunday, October 25
· Echoes of Erin 12:30PM - 2:00PM on WEDO 810AM – The Ireland Report with Mairtin O’Muilleoir, Managing Director of The Belfast Media Group including the Irish Echo; www.irishecho.com.
· Gaelic Arts Society of Pittsburgh presents Susan Shegog, owner of ‘The Celtic Connections Stop’, Lincoln Ave. in Bellevue. Susan will give a talk and tell stories of interest to many. Synod Hall in Oakland 2:30PM followed by a reception. Free and open to the public. Information 412.761.1844.

Monday, October 26
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features an Acoustic Jam, 7:00 PM.

Thursday, October 29
· “Names – Their Origin and Meaning” focusing on names from America, England, Germany, Italy & Ireland and with a peek at Scotland and Wales, presented by John F. Webber at Community College of Allegheny County, Downtown Campus., 625 Stanwix Street, 11th Floor, 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Dates: Oct. 29, Nov. 5, 12, 19, Dec. 3, & 10. Tuition $75. Information and registration 412.369.3701 / 3703. Other information 412.758.5446.
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features Ballad Singer, Terry Griffith 9:00 PM.

Friday, October 30
· 5:00 PM – A Forum on the Northern Ireland Conflict: Where We Are and Where We’re Going; at 120 David Lawrence Hall (next to Hillman Library) University of Pittsburgh, Forbes Ave. Oakland. Free Admission. Sponsored by The Ireland Institute of Pittsburgh, Univ. of Pittsburgh Center for International Study and Congressman Tim Murphy. Featuring Rita O’Hare of Friends of Sinn Fein and Dawn Purvis of Progressive Unionist Party. Moderated by Dr. Tony Novosel of Pitt. 5:00PM.
· 7:00 PM – A United Ireland: How Do We Get There; at Pittsburgh Athletic Association (PAA), 4215 Fifth Ave., Oakland. Sponsored by Irish American Unity Conference (IAUC) and Congressman Mike Doyle. Featuring Rita O’Hare of Friends of Sinn Fein. Free event, Cash Bar, Dress Code is Business Casual (no jeans), Valet Parking $5.00. Information Larry Brophy 626-437-1293 or email:
dlbrophy45@yahoo.com. 7:00 PM.
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Ballad Singer, Sean McClorey, 9:00 PM.
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622, features The Michael O’Brien Band from Johnstown, 9:00 PM.

Saturday, October 31
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, will enjoy Halloween Evening, no singer tonight. You come and sing with the Ghouls & Ghosts!
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622, features The Michael O’Brien Band from Johnstown, 9:00 PM.
· Daughters of Erin Halloween Party at Knights of Equity Club Rooms, Evergreen Road in Millvale. Reservations Kelly Finnegan, 412.931.3015.

Sunday, November 1
· Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM from 12:30PM to 2:00PM; The Ireland Report with Patricia Sharkey, Editor of the Donegal News Letter, www.dun-na-ngall.com.
· Samhain, The Celtic New Year Celebration, at Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, (Mullaney’s Castle for the day). Fundraiser for Echoes of Erin. Entertainment with Ballad Singer, Terry Griffith; Singer, Songwriter & Musician, Christopher Laughrey; singer & musician Jack Puskar; Piper – Sean Regan, and Gallowglass. Doors open at 4:00PM. Tithe at door $15.00. Costume Contest and Raffles, (costumes are not mandatory, just lots of fun)!!

Thursday, November 5
· “Names – Their Origin and Meaning” focusing on names from America, England, Germany, Italy & Ireland and with a peek at Scotland and Wales, presented by John F. Webber at Community College of Allegheny County, Downtown Campus., 625 Stanwix Street, 11th Floor, 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Dates: Oct. 29, Nov. 5, 12, 19, Dec. 3, & 10. Tuition $75. Information and registration 412.369.3701 / 3703. Other information 412.758.5446.

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.

Concert on Saturday with the ‘St. Thomas Episcopal School Pipe Band’ from Houston, Texas; has won the Juvenile World Pipe Band Championships in 1985, 1995, 1998, 2004 and 2006. Concert at 8:00 PM at the Hillman Center for the Performing Arts at Shadyside Academy, Fox Chapel. Tickets 412-394-3353.

Saturday, November 7
· Hibernian Hunger Project "Produce to People" Braddock location 9th Street & Talbot Avenue Braddock Pa. at 8:30am. Information: Terry Callahan by Email: terencecallahan@comcast.net or Kevin O’Donnell Email: aohalpa17@hotmail.com or 412-613-3500.
· LAOH Maude Gonne Division 32 hosts their Fashion Show and Luncheon at Nevillewood Country Club, doors open 11:00AM. Proceeds benefit charity. Ticket information Onnie Costanzo 412.563.5174 or Sharon McGrath 412.276.7916.
· Pittsburgh Ceili Club Monthly Ceili at VFW on Morningside Ave. in Morningside, Workshop 7:00 PM, Ceili at 8:00 PM.
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Mark Guiser on vocals & guitar at 9:00 PM.
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622 presents ‘Lisdoonvarna’ Festival’, Registration begins at 7:30 PM, with live music with 8th Street Rocks at 9:00 PM.
What is Lisdoonvarna??? – Lisdoonvarna is a spa town in County Clare, Ireland, famous for its annual matchmaking festival. The Matchmakers of old were the "dealers" who knew the farmers who had eligible sons and daughters all around the countryside of Ireland. They invited the "eligible" lads and lassies to attend the festivaland collected a generous dowry if they were successful in making a match. Well, the tradition is somewhat different at Mullaney's Harp & Fiddle. Here we celebrate the fact that because of the comfortable and friendly atmosphere that the Pub offers, people can come in, have a pint, relax and be themselves. Over its 15 year history, it's become enchanted, as over 70 couples have met at the Harp & Fiddle and "lived happily ever after." Our Lisdoonvarna festival is meant to be fun. Our "matchmakers" will assist you in "making a match," if you choose. Just walk up to one of the matchmakers and let them know who you "fancy," and they would be happy to help you see if you can find, "Love at Lisdoonvarna!"

Sunday, November 8
· Annual Knights of Equity / Daughters of Erin Memorial Mass at The Little Sisters of the Poor on Benton Avenue on the North Side, 9:30AM.
· Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM from 12:30PM to 2:00PM; The Ireland Report with Ann Bray in Dublin.

Wednesday, November 11 thru Saturday, November 14
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features, Singer, Musician, Story Teller, Tom O’Carroll, 8:30PM & 9:00PM. http://www.tomocarroll.com/

Thursday, November 12
· “Names – Their Origin and Meaning” focusing on names from America, England, Germany, Italy & Ireland and with a peek at Scotland and Wales, presented by John F. Webber at Community College of Allegheny County, Downtown Campus., 625 Stanwix Street, 11th Floor, 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Dates: Oct. 29, Nov. 5, 12, 19, Dec. 3, & 10. Tuition $75. Information and registration 412.369.3701 / 3703. Other information 412.758.5446.


Thursday, November 19
· “Names – Their Origin and Meaning” focusing on names from America, England, Germany, Italy & Ireland and with a peek at Scotland and Wales, presented by John F. Webber at Community College of Allegheny County, Downtown Campus., 625 Stanwix Street, 11th Floor, 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Dates: Oct. 29, Nov. 5, 12, 19, Dec. 3, & 10. Tuition $75. Information and registration 412.369.3701 / 3703. Other information 412.758.5446.
· Two Events – at Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip.
o 6:30 PM it is TRIVIA hosted by Johnny Connolly, proceeds benefit the Youth Gaelic Football Club.
o Dinner & Show with Cahal Dunne at 7:30 PM, outside under the ‘heated tent’. Includes your choice of three dinners, Reservations: 412-642-6622. Website: www.harpandfiddle.com.

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. Ethnic Foods – for sample or sale, Live Performances, Holiday Decorations, Easy Crafts, Heritage History information, Items to sell for your fundraising. Information: 412.454.6411.
Saturday, November 21
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features The Oyster Festival. Details TBA.
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Mark Guiser on vocals & guitar, 9:00 PM.
· Ellen Gozion & Friends in Concert; Mark Tamsula on fiddle, banjo; Donna Isaac on Fiddle, & Kathy Fallon on Guitar; and harmony singer Penny Anderson. First Unitarian Church, 605 Morewood Ave., at Ellsworth Ave. Information http://www.ellengozion.com Tickets $15.

November 29
· The Gaelic Arts Society of Pittsburgh will sponsor the Annual Memorial Mass for deceased members of the GAS, St. Paul’s Cathedral at 12:00 Noon. Lunch at a local restaurant where Earl McCabe will give a Book Review on “The Belfast Diary” by John Conroy. Information Earl McCabe, 412.761.1844.

December 3 – 20
· Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre, ‘Jane Eyre’ at the Charity Randall Theatre, www.picttheatre.org 412.561.6000. Tickets: ProArtsTickets at 412.394.3353, online www.proartstickets.org

Thursday, December 3
· “Names – Their Origin and Meaning” focusing on names from America, England, Germany, Italy & Ireland and with a peek at Scotland and Wales, presented by John F. Webber at Community College of Allegheny County, Downtown Campus., 625 Stanwix Street, 11th Floor, 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Dates: Oct. 29, Nov. 5, 12, 19, Dec. 3, & 10. Tuition $75. Information and registration 412.369.3701 / 3703. Other information 412.758.5446.

Friday, December 4 & Friday, December 5
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features Seamus Kennedy, Singer and Storyteller; great laughs and good time guaranteed. 9:00 PM.

Saturday, December 5
·Hibernian Hunger Project "Produce to People" Braddock location 9th Street & Talbot Avenue Braddock Pa. at 8:30am. Information: Terry Callahan by Email: terencecallahan@comcast.net or Kevin O’Donnell Email: aohalpa17@hotmail.com or 412-613-3500.
·Pittsburgh Ceili Club ‘Christmas Ceili’ at VFW on Morningside Ave. in Morningside; Ceili at 7:00 PM.

Thursday, December 10
·“Names – Their Origin and Meaning” focusing on names from America, England, Germany, Italy & Ireland and with a peek at Scotland and Wales, presented by John F. Webber at Community College of Allegheny County, Downtown Campus., 625 Stanwix Street, 11th Floor, 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Dates: Oct. 29, Nov. 5, 12, 19, Dec. 3, & 10. Tuition $75. Information and registration 412.369.3701 / 3703. Other information 412.758.5446.

Sunday, December 13
·Knights of Equity / Daughters of Erin Christmas Party at KOE Club Rooms, Evergreen Road, Millvale. Details TBA.

January 23-30, 2010
·Irish Festival Cruise aboard MSC Poesia sailing from Ft. Lauderdale and calling on the ports of San Juan, St. Maarten, Tortola and Nassau. Entertainment with The Black Family – Shay, Mary & Michael, Johnny McEvoy, Tommy Sands, Karan Casey Band, Ennis, The Elders, Captain Mackie Goatskin & String Band, Tommy Sands, Ennis, and Matt Cunningham’s Irish Ceili Band. 1-800-441-HARP. Online at www.irishtours.com.

March 5, 2010
·Cherish The Ladies in Concert at The Byham Theatre, Sixth Street, Downtown Pgh. Details TBA. www.pgharts.org/venues/byham.aspx

September 10-12, 2010
·Pittsburgh Irish Festival 20th Anniversary Celebration at Riverplex behind Costco. Please visit our website at www.pghirishfest.org. www.twitter.com/pittsburghirish or Facebook. 412-422-1113.

Playlist - October 11

ECHOES OF ERIN
Hosted by Diane Byrnes
ONLINE:
http://www.wedo810.com
12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
Click on Program Guide,
Scroll down the page to Echoes of Erin,
Click on and download program
October 11, 2009, PROGRAM # 1125
IRELAND REPORT today 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 and
Irish Echo, www.irishecho.com/

Pittsburgh Irish Network,

October SPONSOR of The Ireland Report
AOH Sean MacBride Division 32, Carnegie


Young Ned of the Hill
Lament for Ireland
Remember the 12th
Derry, The Boyne Aughrim and the Treaty of Limerick
Sean O’Dhuibhir A’Ghleanna
A Farewell To Patrick Sarsfield
Both Sides of the Boyne
By
Ron Kavana, CD ‘Irish Ways’

Under a Violet Moon
by Candice Night and Richie Blackmore
CD ‘Blackmore’s Night – Under a Violet Moon

When You and I Were Young Maggie
by Frank Patterson
CD ‘Ireland’s Best Loved Ballads’

Erin Go Bragh / Ireland Forever
by Cahal Dunne
CD ‘Peace In My Land’

‘An Inspirational Moment’
Sponsored by LAOH Maude Gonne Div 32
Poem: The Wild Swans at Coole by W.B. Yeats
Recited by
Batt Burns
CD ‘Stories and Poems of Ireland’

Air: Slán le Máigh
w/ Conway, McComiskey & Dolan
CD ‘Pride of New York’

Rocky Road To Dublin
by Dropkick Murphys
CD ‘Dropkick 1’

(No More) Paddy’s Lament
by Flogging Molly
CD ‘Float’

The Minstrel Boy
by Dennis Doyle
CD ‘The Minstrel Boy’

The Ireland Report with Ann Bray, Dublin

Green Glens of Antrim
by Bob Brolly
CD ‘The Irish Way’

Working Man
by Celtic Thunder w/ Phil Coulter
CD ‘Take Me Home’

Peace In My Land
by Cahal Dunne
CD ‘Peace In My Land’

Under a Violet Moon
by Candice Night and Richie Blackmore
CD ‘Blackmore’s Night – Under a Violet Moon

Oró ‘s do Bheatha ‘Bhaile
Translated
“Oh! You Are Welcome Home’
By
Emma Kate Tobia,
CD ‘ Aisling na nGael’

Ride On
by Full Kilt
CD ‘Ride On Celtic Spirit’

Thursday, October 08, 2009

It seems to have taken me a while to upload the Playlists and Dateline Irish over the past few weeks. Time moves much too quickly for me that I am missing out on many things.

Keep you eyes and ears posted here as I will be posting information on Samhain, The Celtic New Year Celebration. This is a neat, fun event that will be taking place on Sunday, November 1st at Mullaney's Harp & Fiddle. For the day we call it Mullaney's Castle.

I will post some pictures from last years event. We include a costume contest as Samhain is the origin of Halloween. Put it on you calendar and come on out and join us.

More later!!

Playlist - October 4

ECHOES OF ERIN
Hosted by Diane Byrnes
ONLINE:
http://www.wedo810.com
12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
Click on Program Guide,
Scroll down the page to Echoes of Erin,
Click on and download program
October 4, 2009, PROGRAM # 1124
IRELAND REPORT today with
Diane Byrnes, County Allegheny

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 and
Irish Echo, www.irishecho.com/
Pittsburgh Irish Network,

October SPONSOR of The Ireland Report
AOH Sean MacBride Division 32, Carnegie



Songs of Our Land
Seevocuda
Before History’s Tale Began
The Invaders
Arrival of the Celts
St. Patrick
Partial Catastrophe
by Ron Kavana
CD ‘Irish Ways’

Under a Violet Moon
by Candice Night vocals Richie Blackmore
CD ‘Blackmore’s Night – Under a Violet Moon

Irish Waltz
by Bob Brolly
CD ‘The Irish Way’

‘An Inspirational Moment’
Sponsored by LAOH Maude Gonne Div 32
Quotes from Mahatma Gandhi, 1869 – 1948

Instrumental: Baltiorum
by Dennis Doyle on Celtic Harp
CD ‘The Minstrel Boy’

Song: Strut to Spanish Point
by Slide featuring Andrew Murray
CD ‘Overneath’

Spancil Hill
by Christopher Laughrey on vocals,
Bob Banjeree on fiddle & mandolin
CD ‘Steel City Sessions’

Red Haired Mary
by Terry Griffith
CD ‘Faire Play’


Finnegan’s Wake
by Jack Puskar
CD ‘Galway Bay’

I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)
Take Me Home
by Celtic Thunder w/ Phil Coulter
CD ‘Take Me Home’

Colcannon
by The Baileys
CD ‘A Song for Ireland’

Four Country Roads
40 Shades of Green
by Bob Brolly
CD ‘The Irish Way’

Footstomp
by Searson
CD ‘Searson Live’

Dateline - October 4

ECHOES OF ERIN, WEDO 810 am
Sunday’s, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Irish / Celtic Radio Programming
www.pittsburghirish.org/echoesoferin
diane.byrnes@verizon.net
http://echoesoferin.blogspot.com
ONLINE:
http://www.wedo810.com

Diane V. Byrnes DATELINE IRISH
78 GRANT AVE. October 04, 2009
PITTSBURGH, PA. 15223 PROGRAM # 1124
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.

Saturday, October 3 & Sunday, October 4
· Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival & Artisans Marketplace Themed Weekends – “Oktoberfest: A Final Huzzah”, exit 51A (old 24A) Tr. 31 East on I-70, six miles west of New Stanton, Pa. www.pgh-renfest.com.

Sunday, October 4
· Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM from 12:30PM to 2:00PM; The Ireland Report with Diane Byrnes, County Allegheny. Patricia Sharkey, Editor of the Donegal News Letter, www.dun-na-ngall.com is back in hospital in Dublin. Interview with Composer, Songwriter, Phil Coulter.
Now through Sunday, November 1
· Pittsburgh Public Theatre Presents “Ella” at the O’Reilly Theatre, in Downtown’s Cultural District. Tickets 412.316.1600 or visit www.ppt.org. “Ella” Fitzgerald, known as ‘The First Lady of Song’ is presented by First Niagara and directed by Rob Ruggiero. PPT is led by Producing Artistic Director, Ted Pappas.

Tuesday, October 6
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622: Ceili Dancing from 7:00pm.
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Irish Night with Harp & Guinness Specials from 8:00 PM.

Wednesday, October 7
· ‘Window to Ireland’ designed to give you an overview of Irish cultural topics including geography, history, economy, the language, Gaelic surnames, poetry and music. Class includes a ‘hands-on’ drawing class of Celtic symbols, handicrafts and a travel video and Irish dancing. Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC) Downtown Campus, 625 Stanwix Street, 11th floor, 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Six classes on Wednesdays’ – Sept. 16, 28 (due to the G20 Summit), 30, Oct. 7, 14 & 21. Tuition $75. Information and registration – 412.369.3703 Other information John F. Webber 412.758.5446

Thursday, October 8
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features Jim Lamb on vocals & guitar, 8:30 PM.

Friday, October 9
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Ballad Singer Jack Puskar, 9:00 PM.
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features for Acoustic Happy Hour The Professor & Mary Fran; 9:00 PM inside on the stage Full Kilt.

Saturday, October 10
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Mark Guiser on vocals & guitar, 9:00 PM.
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features Full Kilt at 9:00 PM.

Sunday, October 11
· Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM from 12:30PM to 2:00PM; The Ireland Report with Ann Bray in Dublin. Interview with Kate McCabe, National President, Irish American Unity Conference.

Monday, October 12
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features an Acoustic Jam, 7:00 PM.

Wednesday, October 15
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features Mark Dignam, singer, songwriter & guitarist from Dublin at 8:30 PM.

Friday, October 16
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Ballad Singer, Sean McClorey, 9:00 PM.
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features Mark Guiser on vocals & guitar at 9:00 PM.

Saturday, October 17
· 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, October 18
· Echoes of Erin 12:30PM - 2:00 PM on WEDO 810AM – The Ireland Report with Davy Kettyles, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh.

Wednesday, October 21
· ‘Window to Ireland’ designed to give you an overview of Irish cultural topics including geography, history, economy, the language, Gaelic surnames, poetry and music. Class includes a ‘hands-on’ drawing class of Celtic symbols, handicrafts and a travel video and Irish dancing. Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC) Downtown Campus, 625 Stanwix Street, 11th floor, 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Six classes on Wednesdays’ – Sept. 16, 28 (due to the G20 Summit), 30, Oct. 7, 14 & 21. Tuition $75. Information and registration – 412.369.3703 Other information John F. Webber 412.758.5446

Thursday, October 22
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features HDUO 8:30 PM.

Friday, October 23
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Jack Puskar on vocals & guitar, 9:00 PM.
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622, features Acoustic Happy Hour with HDUO, then later ‘The Angry Francis’ (non Irish) 9:00 PM.

Saturday, October 24
· Night at the Races sponsored by The Irish Centre of Pittsburgh and Burke Conroy School of Irish Dance. Doors open at 6:30 PM, light buffet 6:45 PM, Races begin at 7:30 PM. Admission $15. Information Mary Conroy Adams, 412.781.3273, or email Mary Margaret Murtha murthamm@upmc.edu. Purchase a horse, place an ad in the program book.
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Mark Guiser on vocals & guitar, 9:00 PM.
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622, features Corned Beef & Curry, 9:00 PM.

Sunday, October 25
· Echoes of Erin 12:30PM - 2:00PM on WEDO 810AM – The Ireland Report with Mairtin O’Muilleoir, Managing Director of The Belfast Media Group including the Irish Echo; www.irishecho.com.
· Gaelic Arts Society of Pittsburgh presents Susan Shegog, owner of ‘The Celtic Connections Stop’, Lincoln Ave. in Bellevue. Susan will give a talk and tell stories of interest to many. Synod Hall in Oakland 2:30PM followed by a reception. Free and open to the public. Information 412.761.1844.

Monday, October 26
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features an Acoustic Jam, 7:00 PM.

Thursday, October 29
· “Names – Their Origin and Meaning” focusing on names from America, England, Germany, Italy & Ireland and with a peek at Scotland and Wales, presented by John F. Webber at Community College of Allegheny County, Downtown Campus., 625 Stanwix Street, 11th Floor, 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Dates: Oct. 29, Nov. 5, 12, 19, Dec. 3, & 10. Tuition $75. Information and registration 412.369.3701 / 3703. Other information 412.758.5446.
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features Ballad Singer, Terry Griffith 9:00 PM.

Friday, October 30
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Ballad Singer, Sean McClorey, 9:00 PM.
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622, features The Michael O’Brien Band from Johnstown, 9:00 PM.

Saturday, October 31
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, will enjoy Halloween Evening, no singer tonight. You come and sing with the Ghouls & Ghosts!
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622, features The Michael O’Brien Band from Johnstown, 9:00 PM.

Sunday, November 1
· Samhain, The Celtic New Year Celebration, at
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, (Mullaney’s Castle for the day). Fundraiser for
Echoes of Erin. Entertainment with Ballad Singer, Terry Griffith; Singer, Songwriter & Musician, Christopher Laughrey; singer & musician Jack Puskar; and more. Doors open at 4:00PM. Tithe at door $15.00. Costume Contest and Raffles, (costumes are not mandatory, just lots of fun)!!

Thursday, November 5
· “Names – Their Origin and Meaning” focusing on names from America, England, Germany, Italy & Ireland and with a peek at Scotland and Wales, presented by John F. Webber at Community College of Allegheny County, Downtown Campus., 625 Stanwix Street, 11th Floor, 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Dates: Oct. 29, Nov. 5, 12, 19, Dec. 3, & 10. Tuition $75. Information and registration 412.369.3701 / 3703. Other information 412.758.5446.

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, November 7
· Hibernian Hunger Project "Produce to People" Braddock location 9th Street & Talbot Avenue Braddock Pa. at 8:30am. Information: Terry Callahan by Email: terencecallahan@comcast.net or Kevin O’Donnell Email: aohalpa17@hotmail.com or 412-613-3500.
· LAOH Maude Gonne Division 32 hosts their Fashion Show and Luncheon at Nevillewood Country Club, doors open 11:00AM. Proceeds benefit charity. Ticket information Onnie Costanzo 412.563.5174 or Sharon McGrath 412.276.7916.
· Pittsburgh Ceili Club Monthly Ceili at VFW on Morningside Ave. in Morningside, Workshop 7:00 PM, Ceili at 8:00 PM.
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622 presents ‘Lisdoonvarna’ Festival with live music with 8th Street Rocks.
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Mark Guiser on vocals & guitar at 9:00 PM.

November 11 -14
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features, Singer, Musician, Story Teller, Tom O’Carroll, 8:30PM & 9:00PM. http://www.tomocarroll.com/

Thursday, November 12
· “Names – Their Origin and Meaning” focusing on names from America, England, Germany, Italy & Ireland and with a peek at Scotland and Wales, presented by John F. Webber at Community College of Allegheny County, Downtown Campus., 625 Stanwix Street, 11th Floor, 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Dates: Oct. 29, Nov. 5, 12, 19, Dec. 3, & 10. Tuition $75. Information and registration 412.369.3701 / 3703. Other information 412.758.5446.

Thursday, November 19
· “Names – Their Origin and Meaning” focusing on names from America, England, Germany, Italy & Ireland and with a peek at Scotland and Wales, presented by John F. Webber at Community College of Allegheny County, Downtown Campus., 625 Stanwix Street, 11th Floor, 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Dates: Oct. 29, Nov. 5, 12, 19, Dec. 3, & 10. Tuition $75. Information and registration 412.369.3701 / 3703. Other information 412.758.5446.
· Dinner & Show with Cahal Dunne at Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622. Call for Reservations.

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. Ethnic Foods – for sample or sale, Live Performances, Holiday Decorations, Easy Crafts, Heritage History information, Items to sell for your fundraising. Information: 412.454.6411.
Saturday, November 21
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features The Oyster Festival. Details TBA.
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Mark Guiser on vocals & guitar, 9:00 PM.
· Ellen Gozion & Friends in Concert; Mark Tamsula on fiddle, banjo; Donna Isaac on Fiddle, & Kathy Fallon on Guitar; and harmony singer Penny Anderson. First Unitarian Church, 605 Morewood Ave., at Ellsworth Ave. Information http://www.ellengozion.com Tickets $15.

November 29
· The Gaelic Arts Society of Pittsburgh will sponsor the Annual Memorial Mass for deceased members of the GAS, St. Paul’s Cathedral at 12:00 Noon. Lunch at a local restaurant where Earl McCabe will give a Book Review on “The Belfast Diary” by John Conroy. Information Earl McCabe, 412.761.1844.



December 3 – 20
· Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre, ‘Jane Eyre’ at the Charity Randall Theatre, www.picttheatre.org 412.561.6000. Tickets: ProArtsTickets at 412.394.3353, online www.proartstickets.org

Thursday, December 3
· “Names – Their Origin and Meaning” focusing on names from America, England, Germany, Italy & Ireland and with a peek at Scotland and Wales, presented by John F. Webber at Community College of Allegheny County, Downtown Campus., 625 Stanwix Street, 11th Floor, 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Dates: Oct. 29, Nov. 5, 12, 19, Dec. 3, & 10. Tuition $75. Information and registration 412.369.3701 / 3703. Other information 412.758.5446.

Saturday, December 5
·Hibernian Hunger Project "Produce to People" Braddock location 9th Street & Talbot Avenue Braddock Pa. at 8:30am. Information: Terry Callahan by Email: terencecallahan@comcast.net or Kevin O’Donnell Email: aohalpa17@hotmail.com or 412-613-3500.
·Pittsburgh Ceili Club ‘Christmas Ceili’ at VFW on Morningside Ave. in Morningside; Ceili at 7:00 PM.

Thursday, December 10
·“Names – Their Origin and Meaning” focusing on names from America, England, Germany, Italy & Ireland and with a peek at Scotland and Wales, presented by John F. Webber at Community College of Allegheny County, Downtown Campus., 625 Stanwix Street, 11th Floor, 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Dates: Oct. 29, Nov. 5, 12, 19, Dec. 3, & 10. Tuition $75. Information and registration 412.369.3701 / 3703. Other information 412.758.5446.

January 23-30, 2010
·Irish Festival Cruise aboard MSC Poesia sailing from Ft. Lauderdale and calling on the ports of San Juan, St. Maarten, Tortola and Nassau. Entertainment with The Black Family – Shay, Mary & Michael, Johnny McEvoy, Tommy Sands, Karan Casey Band, Ennis, The Elders, Captain Mackie Goatskin & String Band, Tommy Sands, Ennis, and Matt Cunningham’s Irish Ceili Band. 1-800-441-HARP. Online at www.irishtours.com.

March 5, 2010
·Cherish The Ladies in Concert at The Byham Theatre, Sixth Street, Downtown Pgh. Details TBA. www.pgharts.org/venues/byham.aspx

Playlist - September 27

ECHOES OF ERIN
Hosted by Diane Byrnes
ONLINE:
http://www.wedo810.com
12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
Click on Program Guide,
Scroll down the page to Echoes of Erin,
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September 27, 2009, PROGRAM # 1123
IRELAND REPORT today 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 and
Irish Echo, www.irishecho.com/

Pittsburgh Irish Network,
www.pittsburghirish.org
September SPONSOR of The Ireland Report
AOH Allegheny County Board

The Last Rose of Summer
by Chloe Agnew
CD ‘Celtic Woman – A New Journey’

The First Leaves of Autumn
by Furey Brothers & Davey Arthur
CD ‘The Furey’s Finest’

There Were Roses
by Tommy Sands
CD ‘Singing of the Times’

Under a Violet Moon
by Candice Night vocals Richie Blackmore
CD ‘Blackmore’s Night – Under a Violet Moon

Brave Frank Stagg
by Seamus Robinson
Take Me Home to Mayo
RIP September 18, 2009

Hornpipes: Sliabh na mBan /
The Liverpool / The Quilty
By
Madden, Conway, McComiskey, Dolan
CD ‘Pride of New York’

‘An Inspirational Moment’
Sponsored by Gaelic Arts Society
Poem: ‘The Wellhead by
Seamus Heaney
The Rolling Wave / The Hag’s Money
by Liam O’Flynn on Uillean Pipes
CD ‘The Poet & The Piper’

I Had a Little Nut Tree
by Mary Coogan on strings,
Kathleen Ludlow on vocals
CD ‘The Big Ship Sails’

A Song for Ireland
by The Baileys
CD ‘A Song for Ireland’

Les Polkas: Padraid O’Keefe’s /
The Humours of Ballycullen /
Cutting Bracken
by Slide
CD ‘Overneath’

The Ireland Report with
Mairtin O’Muilleoir, Belfast

Almost See Ireland From Here
by Terry Griffith
CD ‘Songs From the Pub’
Raggle Taggle Gypsy
by Full Kilt
CD ‘Ride on Celtic Spirit’

Let the Circle Be Wide
by Tommy Sands w/ Moya & Fionan
CD ‘Let the Circle Be Wide’

Steal Away
by Celtic Thunder w/ Phil Coulter
CD ‘Celtic Thunder – Take Me Home’

Playlist - September 20

ECHOES OF ERIN
Hosted by Diane Byrnes
ONLINE:
http://www.wedo810.com/
12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
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September 20, 2009, PROGRAM # 1122
IRELAND REPORT today with
Davy Kettyles, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh

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 and
Irish Echo, www.irishecho.com/

Pittsburgh Irish Network,
http://www.pittsburghirish.org/
September SPONSOR of The Ireland Report

AOH Allegheny County Board
Interview: Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival,
Jan Griffith
In Memory of Jim Curran
Today's program was in memory of Jim Curran
Of Squirrel Hill. Jim was an engineer by profession,
however, he had a passion for his Irish heritage,
Irish history and Irish music. He was an Irish
music collector and a writer as well.
Jim Curran donated much of his music to Echoes of Erin,
then upon his passing, his daughter Lauren and son Douglas
donated more music and many books on things Irish.
Today's music is all from Jim Curran's collection.

Pretty Little Girl From Omagh
by Larry Cunningham
LP ‘Larry Cunningham in Concert’

The Connemara Bus
by Sean Dunphy
LP ‘Fields of Green & Skies of Blue’

Belfast Strike by Celtic Folk w/
Daniel & Patrick O’Flaherty
LP ‘The Celtic Folk, Volume 1’

Under a Violet Moon
by Candice Night vocals Richie Blackmore guitar
CD ‘Blackmore’s Night – Under a Violet Moon

The Cobbler
by Tommy Makem & Sarah Makem
LP ‘Irish Folk Airs
Clancy Brothers & Tommy Makem & t
heir families

Isn’t It Grand Boys
by Clancy Brothers & Tommy Makem
LP ‘Reunion’

Brothers of Ireland
by Don Sullivan
LP ‘Ourselves Alone’

‘An Inspirational Moment’
Sponsored by Gaelic Arts Society
Poem: ‘Postscript by
Seamus Heaney
Garret Barry’s Reel / Sean Reid’s Favourite
by Liam O’Flynn on Uillean Pipes
CD ‘The Poet & The Piper’



I Will Love You Every Time
by The Furey Bros & Davy Arthur
CD ‘The Fureys Finest’

The Ireland Report with Davy Kettyles

The Roseville Fair
by The Barleycorn
(John Delaney, Derek McCormack
LP ‘A Song for Ireland”
(Dennis O’Rourke & Paddy Sweeney)

Interview: Pgh Ren Fest with Jan Griffith

Roisin Dubh (Mise Eire)
by The Flying Column
CD ‘Favourite Irish Rebel Ballads’

Where is the Man
by Kathleen Largey Thompson
LP ‘The Price of Justice’

King Puck
by Christy Moore
CD ‘King Puck’