Dateline - January 30

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Diane V. Byrnes DATELINE IRISH
78 GRANT AVE. January 30, 2011
PITTSBURGH, PA. 15223 PROGRAM # 1193
412.781.6368


Sunday, January 30
• Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM at 12:30PM; the Ireland Report with Diane Byrnes, Live Stream – http://www.wedo810.com/ , click on “Listen Live”. Or listen from the Archives – http://www.wedo810.com/ , click on Program Guide, scroll down to Echoes of Erin, click on, choose a Program # and download, click on to listen and time of day or night. Information Diane Byrnes 412-781-6368. Telephone Interview with Danny Morrison in Belfast.
• The Gaelic Arts Society presents the movie “Secret of Ronan Inish” at the Dithridge House Party Room, 220 No. Dithridge St. Oakland, 2:30PM. Information Earl McCabe, 412.761.1844.

• Deadline to apply for “International Travel Scholarship to Downpatrick, No. Ireland” is January 31, 2011. http://www.saintpatrickcentre.com/ Candidates range in age 20 to 25; complete online application; complete interview with local committee. Scholarship includes 15-Day trip to N. Ireland during June 2011. Further information 412-292-3734.

Now through Sunday, February 20
• Pittsburgh Public Theatre presents ‘Camelot’ at the O’Reilly Theatre. Tickets 412-316-1600. Book & Lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner, music composed by Frederick Loewe. King Arthur played by New Zealand native Hayden Tee, Guenevere played by Kimberly Burns, Sir Lancelot played by Keith Hines, and many more ‘stars’. Visit online www.ppt.org.

Tuesday, February 1
• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Irish Night with Harp, Guinness, & Smithwick’s; Specials from 8:00 PM. Happy Hour is every Tuesday through Friday from 5pm to 7pm.
• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features Ceili Dancing from 7:00pm.

Friday and Saturday, February 4 & 5
• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features Happy Hour on Friday from 5:30PM. Then it’s The Kreelers live from Detroit. The Kreelers are: the up-front & and pure lead vocals of Derek Wade, Paul Bruno on guitars, bodhran, accordion, keys & vocals, Bob Gilbert on drums & percussion, Steve Vilnius on bass & vocals, and Carl Chute on lead guitars and vocals. They've been around only since 2008, but due to their relentless touring habits have amassed quite the following in and around the Midwest and beyond. Hopefully they will make it out to the west coast. They've made a new fan of me & my guess is when you look into them you're gonna be hooked, too. Check 'em out at: http://www.kreellers.com beginning at 9:00 PM both nights.

Friday, February 4
• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Live Entertainment, 9:00 PM

Saturday, February 5
• Pittsburgh Ceili Club at www.pittsburghceiliclub.org/ is sponsoring their monthly Ceili at the VFW, 1820 Morningside Ave. in Morningside, ‘Used Book Sale’, Workshop @ 7:00 PM, Ceili @ 8:00 PM.
• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Live Entertainment, 9:00 PM

Sunday, February 6
• Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM at 12:30PM; the Ireland Report from Donegal with Patricia Sharkey, Editor, Donegal Newsletter, www.donegalcounty.com , Live Stream – http://www.wedo810.com/ , click on “Listen Live”. Or listen from the Archives – http://www.wedo810.com/ , click on Program Guide, scroll down to Echoes of Erin, click on, choose Program # and download, click on to listen and time of day or night. Information Diane Byrnes 412-781-6368. Today begins Year 23 on WEDO.
• AOH Division 4, will hold its Annual Super Bowl Party at BLUEBERRY HILL PARK – FRANKLIN PARK, close to I-79. Doors open at 5PM. Contact MIKE ROACH FOR Blocks, Phone - 412-303-0940 or Email - roachmike62@aol.com.

Thursday, February 10
• St. Patrick’s Day Parade Fundraiser at Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip beginning at 6:30PM. Entertainment with Guaranteed Irish and Terry Griffith. Raffles, Baskets, No Cover Charge.

Friday & Saturday, February 11 & 12
• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features The Malones from Philadelphia at 9:00 PM.

Friday, February 11
• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Live Entertainment, 9:00 PM

Saturday, February 12
• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Live Entertainment, 9:00 PM

Sunday, February 13
• Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM at 12:30PM; the Ireland Report from Galway with Brian Nolan. Live Stream – http://www.wedo810.com/ , click on “Listen Live”. Or listen from the Archives – www.wedo810.com, click on Program Guide, scroll down to Echoes of Erin, click on, choose a Program # and download, click on to listen and time of day or night. Information Diane Byrnes 412-781-6368. Guest in studio, Jim Lamb, President Ireland Institute of Pittsburgh.

Friday, February 18
• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features The GREAT GUINESS TOAST with Corned Beef & Curry at 9:00 PM.
• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features The GREAT GUINESS TOAST, entertainment begins at 9:00 PM.



Saturday, February 19
• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features Celtic Rock with Red Hand Paddy at 9:00 PM.
• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Live Entertainment, 9:00 PM

Sunday, February 20
• Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM at 12:30PM; the Ireland Report from Dublin with Davy Kettyles. Live Stream – http://www.wedo810.com/ , click on “Listen Live”. Or listen from the Archives – www.wedo810.com, click on Program Guide, scroll down to Echoes of Erin, click on, choose Program # and download, click on to listen and time of day or night. Information Diane Byrnes 412-781-6368. Guest in studio, Sarah McAuliffe Bellin, President Irish American Unity Conference, (IAUC).
• The Gaelic Arts Society presents “Irish Folk Songs” with Sheilah Collins, Celtic music Singer, Sheilah Collins, at the Dithridge House Party Room, 220 No. Dithridge St. Oakland, 2:30PM. Information Earl McCabe 412-761-1844.

Thursday, February 24
• The Irish Echo honors ’40 Under 40’ with Lauren Byrne representing Pittsburgh. A reception will be held at The Manhattan Club at Rosie O’Grady’s, 800 Seventh Ave, NY from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Reservations contact Madeline O’Boyle 212.482.4818 x 123.

February 25, 26, & 27
• AOH Allegheny County Board Men’s Retreat at St. Paul’s Retreat House in Southside. Information Larry Squires, 412.760.2600 or Email: lsquires@descomm.com.

Friday February 25
• Deadline for Applications for Miss Smiling Irish Eyes. Requirements: be single, between ages 17 to 22, able to represent Pittsburgh Irish Community by demonstrating excellent moral character, ethical ideals and poise. As the winner, prepare to give interviews to local television, radio, and newspaper outlets, and be available to participate in various festivities held the week prior to St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Mail complete Resume and Photograph (9”x5”, head shot) to Miss Smiling Irish Eyes, PO Box 1917, Pittsburgh PA 15230.
• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features Seamus Kennedy, singer, musician, storyteller, & funny man at 9:00 PM.
• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Live Entertainment, 9:00 PM

Saturday, February 26
• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features Seamus Kennedy, singer, musician, storyteller, & funny man at 9:00 PM.
• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Live Entertainment, 9:00 PM.
• Saint Teresa of Avila, 1000 Avila Court, in the North Hills invites you to “Irish Fest 2011”; Irish Mass at 6:00 PM, Irish Dinner at 7:15 PM, Irish Entertainment with Guaranteed Irish & The Bell School of Irish Dance. Tickets $25; 412.367.9001.

Sunday, February 27
• Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM at 12:30PM; the Ireland Report from Belfast with Mairtin O’Muilleoir, http://www.irishecho.com/ Live Stream – http://www.wedo810.com/ , click on “Listen Live”. Or listen from the Archives – www.wedo810.com, click on Program Guide, scroll down to Echoes of Erin, click on, choose Program # and download, click on to listen and time of day or night. Information Diane Byrnes 412-781-6368. Guests in studio, Bill Goodrich & Jack Goodrich, Attorneys at Law and Sponsor of The Ireland Report through March.

Thursday, March 3
• Michael Lamb’s Kick-Off to St. Patrick’s Day Party at Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, from 6:00PM. Entertainment with Guaranteed Irish.

Friday, March 4
• St. Patrick’s Day Parade Button Party at Mitchell’s Restaurant, 304 Ross St., Downtown. Purchase of the Buttons help to support the Parade expenses. 5:30PM.


Saturday, March 5
• The Wheeling Celtic Festival at Wheeling Artisan Center, 1400 Main Street, downtown Wheeling, WV. http://artisancenter.com/ coming_events (underscore between g and e). Entertainment includes: Ballad Singer Terry Griffith, Ballad Singer Mike Gallagher at 6:30 PM. Admission $5.00 at door, children under 12 Free.

Sunday, March 6
• LAOH Div 11 is sponsoring the Dublin City Ramblers , 6:00 PM at Finnigans Wake, 20 East General Robinson Street on the North Shore Price $25 proceeds for the LAOH Charities. Contact Mary Haggerty 412.922.5177 or Mary Lou Conroy 412.683.2203.

Tuesday, March 8
• The High Kings, with Finbar Clancy, Brian Dunphy, Martin Furey, & Darren Holden, in concert at the Hard Rock Café, 230 W. Station Square Drive, Station Square. 8:30 PM, Tickets $27.50, 412.481.7625
http://www.ticketmaster.com/ The-High-Kings-tickets/artist/1203366


• Mike Gallagher performing at Kelly’s Irish Pub in Bridgewater, from 8:00 PM till 11:00 PM.

Thursday, March 10
• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features Finnegan’s Wake with RED HAND PADDY at 9:00 PM.

Friday, March 11
• Pittsburgh Ceili Club at www.pittsburghceiliclub.org/ is sponsoring the Annual ‘Kick-Off’ Ceili at Epiphany Church Hall @ 7:00 PM with Appetizers. Music by The Usual Suspects. Tickets must be purchased in advance, Deadline – March 1st, $25.00. Joanne Fitzgerald 724.274.9661.

Saturday, March 12
• St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Formation from Liberty Ave & 26th Street up to Greyhound Bus Station at 11th Street, proceed down Grant Street to the Blvd of the Allies. Parade steps out at 10:00AM.
• Shovlin Academy of Dance & Pittsburgh Ceili Club hosts ‘St. Patrick’s Day Post Parade Party’ at Epiphany Church, next to Consol Energy Center from Noon to 4:00 PM. Tickets must be purchased in advance, Deadline – March 1st. Liz Shovlin Grinko 412.563.2538. Music, lunch, raffles, Step Dance Performance.
• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, features 12 hours of Live Irish Music.
• Mike Gallagher at Easy Street, downtown in Oxford Center, from Noon till 4:00 PM.
• The Irish Centre, 6886 Forward Ave., in Squirrel Hill, will host its annual party with a traditional dinner and entertainment by Na Gaels. Admission is $20; Children under 18 are free. You can make your reservations by calling Mary Clark at 412-761-3897 or sending an email to Mary Clark at patrickj.clark@verizon.net .

Sunday, March 13
• Ballad Singer Mike Gallagher is performing at Christian Klay Winery from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Event requires reservation 724.439.3424, good wine, Irish Stew and Irish Music! http://www.cwklaywinery.com/

Tuesday, March 15
• Mike Gallagher at Giant Eagle at Settlers Ridge from 11:30 AM till 1:30 PM.

March 17
• Mike Gallagher at Easy Street, downtown in Oxford Center, from 4:30 PM till ??
• The Gaelic Arts Society presents Annual St. Patrick’s Day Banquet at PAA in Oakland, 6:30PM.

Saturday & Sunday, March 26 & 27
• The Irish Centre of Pittsburgh presents the ‘West Virginia Feis’ at the Pittsburgh Airport Hyatt Regency. Volunteers welcome, information Jim Graven – 724.834.0233 or Email: kayaks201@verizon.net.


Sunday, March 27
• Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM at 12:30PM; the Ireland Report from Belfast with Mairtin O’Muilleoir, www.irishecho.com Live Stream – www.wedo810.com, click on “Listen Live”. Or listen from the Archives – www.wedo810.com, click on Program Guide, scroll down to Echoes of Erin, click on, choose Program # and download, click on to listen and time of day or night. Information Diane Byrnes 412-781-6368.
• ‘SongSpace’ a nonprofit Coffeehouse Music Series presents Matt & Shannon Heaton at the First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh, 605 Morewood Ave., Shadyside. Doors open @ 6:30PM, Tickets at Door, suggested donation $15 general / $10 students. Information 412.337.1594.

April 2
• Tartan Day Celebration at Obama Int’l Academy / Schenley Pittsburgh / (Old Reisenstein School) 129 Denniston Ave at the cross roads of Penn Ave & East Liberty Blvd in East Liberty. Free Admission & Parking. Vendors, Entertainment, Workshops, Food, plus more. www.tartandaypa.cmna.org Email to Carole Harland, tartandaypa@verizon.net .
• The Gaelic Arts Society will be represented at Tartan Day Celebration at the Obama Culture Academy.

April 10
• The Gaelic Arts Society presents An Irish Garden Lecture at the Dithridge House Party Room, 220 No. Dithridge St. Oakland, 2:30PM


Friday, May 6
• Pittsburgh Ceili Club at www.pittsburghceiliclub.org/ is sponsoring their monthly Ceili at the VFW in Morningside on Morningside Ave., Ceili @ 8:00 PM.

May 15
• The Gaelic Arts Society presents A One Act Play. Details TBA. At the Dithridge House Party Room, 220 No. Dithridge St. Oakland, 2:30PM.

May 22 – 29
• Sessions-At-Sea Cruises with Seamus Kennedy, The Makem & Spain Brothers, Hanneke Cassel, Laura Cortese, aboard Holland America’s Oosterdam sailing Alaska Inside Passage Cruise. Ports of Call Seattle, Puget Sound Cruising, Glacier Bay and Inside Passage, Juneau, Sitka, Ketchikan, Victoria, B.C.. To Book – 1-888-564-7474 or www.sessions-at-sea.com or info@sessionsatsea.com Reference Seamus Kennedy when booking your reservation, seamus.kennedy@ymail.com

June 5
• The Gaelic Arts Society presents “An Irish High Tea” 1:30PM, other details TBA.

June 18 – June 29
• Seamus Kennedy’s ‘Scotland & Ireland Adventure’ – RT Air from Newark / Edinburgh / Dublin / Newark, Breakfast Daily, 8 Dinners, 10 nights 1st class hotels, fully escorted via deluxe Motorcoach & Irish Driver Guide, Ferry from Scotland to Ireland, Admissions, Porterage one suitcase pp, Entertainment with Seamus Kennedy, plus more. Reservations: Isle Inn Tours 1-800-237-9376 x 18, Email: fiona@isleinntours.com. Reference Seamus Kennedy / seamus.kennedy@ymail.com.


Guests & Interviews in 2011

Jan. 16 - Brian O’Neill, Columnist at Post Gazette, Author, “The Paris of Appalachia”
Jan. 30 - Danny Morrison, Author, Trustee, in Belfast
Feb. 06 - Begins 23rd Year on WEDO
Feb. 13 - Guest – Jim Lamb, President, The Ireland Institute of Pgh
Feb 20 - Guest – Sarah McAuliffe Bellin, President, Irish American Unity Conference
Feb. 27 - Guests – Bill Goodrich and Jack Goodrich, Attorneys at Law