Dateline - November 29
Sunday’s, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Irish / Celtic Radio Programming
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Diane V. Byrnes DATELINE IRISH
78 GRANT AVE. November 29, 2009
PITTSBURGH, PA. 15223 PROGRAM # 1132
412.781.6368
Sunday, November 29
· 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. Interview with Author, Cindy Thompson – “St. Bridgid” and “Celtic Wisdom”.
NOW 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.
Tuesday, December 1
· 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.
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 & Saturday, 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.
Friday, December 4
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770 features Ballad Singer, Sean McClorey at 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.
· Irish Centre of Pittsburgh, 6886 Forward Ave., in Squirrel Hill will host their ‘Annual General Meeting’ and Christmas Party beginning at 5:00 PM. A Dinner Buffet will be provided and Irish entertainment with Mark Dignam. Santa may make an appearance as well!! Let Jim Graven know if you are bringing ‘little ones’ with you, 724.834.0233.
· Pittsburgh Ceili Club ‘Christmas Ceili’ at VFW on Morningside Ave. in Morningside; serving appetizers at 7:00 PM, Ceili at 8:00 PM. Information: 412-363-8686. Desserts are welcome.
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770 features Mark Guiser on vocals & guitar at 9:00 PM.
Sunday, December 6
· 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. Interview with members of Thar Saile.
Tuesday, December 8
· The Irish Echo Newspaper presents ‘Building on MacBride’ marking the 25th Anniversary of the MacBride Principles on Fair Employment. Hosted by Speaker & President of New York City Council, Christine Quinn. Presentation takes place at City Hall, New York City, 4:45PM to 7:00 PM, followed by Reception. Tickets – Madeline O’Boyle, 212.482.4818 x 123 or Email: moboyle@irishecho.com
Wednesday, December 9
· The Ireland Institute of Pittsburgh presents “A Winter’s Evening of Irish Music & Dance” with Guaranteed Irish and Hooley at Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 24th St. & Penn Ave., in The Strip from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM; Donation at Door, $10.00.
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 December 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.
·Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770 features Ballad Singer Mike Gallagher at 9:00 PM.
·Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622, Irish Entertainment at 9:00 PM.
Saturday, December 12
·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 Irish Entertainment at 9:00 PM.
Sunday, December 13
· Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM at 12:30pm; The Ireland Report with Ann Bray, Dublin. Telephone Interview with Brenna Briggs, Author of The Liffey River series.
· Knights of Equity / Daughters of Erin Christmas Party at KOE Club Rooms, Evergreen Road, Millvale. Details TBA.
Monday, December 14
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770 features an Acoustic Jam Session from 7:00 PM.
Friday, December 18
· 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 Irish Entertainment at 9:00 PM.
Saturday, December 19
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770 features Ballad Singer Sean McClorey at 9:00 PM.
·Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622 Irish Entertainment at 9:00 PM.
Sunday, December 20
· Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM at 12:30pm; The Ireland Report with Davy Kettyles from Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh. Guest in studio is Peter Gilmore, PhD. talking about a United Irish exiles and sympathizers that emigrated to Pittsburgh after the 1798 Rising.
Friday, December 25 Christmas Day
· Paddy’s Pour House, is closed for Christmas.
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle is closed for Christmas.
Saturday, December 26
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770 features Jack Puskar on vocals & guitar at 9:00 PM.
·Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622 Irish Entertainment at 9:00 PM.
Sunday, December 27
· 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.
Thursday, December 31
· Paddy’s Pour House, is closed for holiday.
Friday, January 1
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622
Saturday & Sunday, January 2 & 3
· The Pittsburgh Winter Feis will take place at the Pittsburgh Airport Hyatt Regency Hotel from 9:00 AM. Local Irish Stepdancers will be competing in addition to schools throughout the region. There will be instrumental competitions, crafts and baking competitions, vendors and refreshments available for purchase. One vendor will be Brenna Briggs, Author of the Liffey River series. If you have any ‘Liffey River’ books, bring them and Brenna will sign them. Information: www.irishcentrepgh.org or Jim Graven 724.834.0233, Email: kavaks201@verizon.net.
Saturday, January 2
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770
·Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622 Irish Entertainment at 9:00 PM.
Sunday, January 3
· Echoes of Erin 12:30pm on WEDO 810AM on the dial. The Ireland Report with Patricia Sharkey, Editor of the Donegal Newsletter, www.dun-na-ngall.com.
· The LAOH Claddagh Degree Team is sponsoring a Steeler Party at the Grandview Social Club, 200 Fingal Street, Mt. Washington (Pgh Steelers vs. Miami Dolphins). Tickets $25.00 includes food soda & refreshments, Cash Bar. Tickets: Peggy Cooney 412.921.6348 or Maureen O’Toole 412.913.4184 or Email: moirish30@aol.com. Doors open at 12:30PM.
Friday, January 22
·Ancient Order of Hibernians, Right to Life Bus Trip to Washington DC – Information contact Patrick Clark at 412.761.3897 or Denny Donnelly at 412.276.9312.
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.
Saturday, February 6
·Pittsburgh Ceili Club will sponsor their monthly Ceili at the Morningside VFW, Morningside Ave. in Morningside. They are having a ‘Used Book Sale’; you are welcome to bring finished ‘used books’. Information 412-363-8686.
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 & 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 and School Principal, Ned O’Callaghan
Nov 29 - Cindy Thompson, Author of two books – St. Brigid of Ireland and Celtic Wisdom, www.cindyswriting.com
Dec 6 - Thar Saile
Dec 13 - Brenna Briggs, Author of The River Liffey Series
Dec 20 - Peter Gilmore, PhD. talking on Irish who settled in SW PA after 1798 Rising.
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 ConferenceDecember