Dateline Irish - September 18
ECHOES OF ERIN, WEDO 810 am
Sunday’s, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Irish / Celtic Radio Programming
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Diane V. Byrnes DATELINE IRISH
78 GRANT AVE. September 18, 2011
PITTSBURGH, PA. 15223 PROGRAM # 1226
412.781.6368
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
Live Stream at http://www.wedo810.com
Archives at www.wedo810.com Click on Program Guide,
Scroll down to Echoes of Erin, Click on Program #, Download and Listen
Diane V. Byrnes DATELINE IRISH
78 GRANT AVE. September 18, 2011
PITTSBURGH, PA. 15223 PROGRAM # 1226
412.781.6368
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Sunday, September 18
• Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810am beginning at 12:30pm. The Ireland Report from CHANGE Galway with Brian Nolan. www.wedo810.com ‘Listen Live’. Information Diane Byrnes 412.781.6368. Telephone Interview with Paddy Homan, musician, radio presenter out of Chicago, and writing his Ph.D. Thesis on Social Work and the music of Sean O’Riada.
• Gaelic Arts Society of Pittsburgh, Season Opening Luncheon at Pittsburgh Athletic Association in Oakland, 11:30am, Buffet at Noon, Guest Speaker. Reservations Earl McCabe, 412.761.1844.
• Postponed until further notice. Washington County, AOH Division 1 will sponsor “Irish Honor America”, with the Singing AOH, at Rostrevor Ice Garden, Route 51 South. Information contact Bill Lee, 724.483.5938, Cell 412.997.9417 or Email wlee@leesupply.com.
• The West Virginia Irish Road Bowling Association will sponsor a pilot program from May 1 to October 8, 2011. Matches taking place in Ireland, WV; Buckhannon, Blackwater Falls State Park, Canaan Valley Resort State Park, Cacapon Resort State Park, Smithburg (near West Union), Philippi, Shepherdstown, Elkins, Kingwood, Holly River State Park, and Stonewall Jackson Resort State Park. Information www.wvirishbroadbowling.com. David Powell, 202.387.1680.
Monday, September 19
• Second Week – Introductory Course in Irish Gaelic with Peter Gilmore at the Upper Room (church), 5828 Forward Ave (between Murray & Shady Avenues in Squirrel Hill). $75 for six weeks. Information www.cngaeilge.com or Peter Gilmore at 412.352.0088.
Tuesday, September 20
• 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. Paddys' opens at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Dinner Hours: Tues-Thurs 5-10 p.m., Fri & Sat 5-11 p.m.
• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412.642.6622, features Ceili Dancing from 7:00 pm.
Wednesday, September 21
• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412.642.6622, features Guitars Under the Stars on The Deck with Mike Filosemi at 7:30pm.
Friday, September 23
• AOH Division 4’s Irish Heritage Golf Classic benefits Tuition Assistance Fund for Diocese of Pittsburgh elementary schools, at Highland Country Club in West View. Shotgun start at 9 a.m. $ 100 per player. Tee and Corporate sponsors welcomed. Contact Bob Parry 724.933.0427 or parryr@consolidated.net.
• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412.642.6622, features The Official Notre Dame Pep Rally beginning at 6:00pm with Mike Filosemi, from 8th St. Rox from 6pm to 8pm. It is Pitt vs Notre Dame. Guaranteed Irish inside on stage at 9:00 pm. Proceeds benefit: Anne Mullaney's Dream to build a school in Haiti.
• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770, features Rick Manning on vocals & guitar 9:00 pm.
Saturday, September 24
• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770, features Ballad Singer Sean McClorey at 900pm.
• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412.642.6622, features Entertainment at 9:00pm. TBA.
Sunday, September 25
• Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM at 12:30pm, Live News – The Ireland Report from Belfast with Mairtin O’Muilleoir or www.newbelfast.com and www.irishecho.com. Live Stream www.wedo810.com click on “Listen Live”. Information Diane Byrnes 412.781.6368.
Wednesday, September 28
• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412.642.6622, features Guitars Under the Stars on the Deck with Mark Guiser at 7:30pm. (weather permitting, otherwise inside on stage).
Thursday, September 29
• Pittsburgh Public Theater launches its 37th season with Electra, written by ancient Greek master Sophocles and adapted by Frank McGuinness. Ted Pappas will direct Electra. It runs September 29 – October 30, 2011 at the O’Reilly Theater, Pittsburgh Public Theater’s home in the heart of Downtown’s Cultural District. For tickets call 412.316.1600 or visit ppt.org. Electra is presented by First Niagara with production sponsors Jim and Electra Agras and Production Underwriters Jim and Kathe Patrinos.
Friday, September 30
• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412.642.6622, features Happy Hour with Andy Halter at 5:30 pm, then Ballad Singer Terry Griffith at 9:00pm.
Saturday, October 1
• Anne Mullaney’s Dream for Haiti, Golf Tournament at 3 Lakes Golf Club (formerly Alcoma Country Club). Shotgun Start at 1:30pm. For $75. a ‘Private Party’ at Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle at 6:30pm with ‘meal-like- hor-dourves’, open bar, & musical entertainment. Auction with upscale items i.e. hotel stays, sporting tickets, etc. & 50/50 Raffle. Information David Regan @ 412.642.6622. An Official Program Book with variety of Sponsorship opportunities. Checks made payable to ‘Partners in Progress’, c/o Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, David Regan, 2329 Penn Ave., Pgh PA 15222. Come on out and help fulfill Anne Mullaney’s dream of building a school in Haiti.
Sunday, October 2
• Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810am, The Ireland Report with Patricia Sharkey, Donegal; Editor of the Donegal Newsletter at www.dun-na-ngall.com. Live Stream – www.wedo810.com click on “Listen Live’.
Monday, October 3
• In IRELAND – Candlelight Vigil to mark ending of Hunger Strike, assemble 6.30pm. Mickey Devine’s house ( Rathkeele Way ) and linking up to Patsy O Hara’s house (Ardfoyle, Bishop St.) then preceding to Hunger Strike Monument Rossville St.
Tuesday, October 4
• Celtic Thunder in Concert at The Benendum downtown Pittsburgh.
Sunday, October 9
• Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810am beginning at 12:30pm. The Ireland Report from CHANGE Galway with Brian Nolan. www.wedo810.com ‘Listen Live’. Special Program “The Clancy Brothers & Tommy Makem Revisited”, guest in studio with me is Sean Cogan, with The Cogan Brothers. Information Diane Byrnes 412.781.6368.
Thursday, October 13
• Central Catholic & Oakland Catholic Rowing Teams invite you to enjoy an evening with “Guaranteed Irish” from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. Tickets $20 in Advance, $25 at Door; proceeds benefit both schools Rowing Teams. Silent Auction, 50/50 Raffle. Contact Peg Russell at: prussell@code-sys.com or 412.491.0831.
Sunday, October 18
• Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM at 12:30pm, Live News – The Ireland Report from Dublin with Davy Kettyles. Live Stream www.wedo810.com click on “Listen Live”. Information Diane Byrnes 412.781.6368. Echoes of Erin’s 9/11 Commemoration.
Tuesday, October 20
• Scythian and Enter The Haggis performing at The Rex Theatre, 1602 East Carson St., on the South Side. Doors open 8pm, Show at 9pm.
Sunday, October 30 through December 11
• The Ireland Institute of Pittsburgh welcomes a new group of 21 young persons for the Wider Horizons Program. This group is from the Tyrone-Donegal Partnership based in Omagh, Co. Tyrone. If you can host a one of these young folks at home or at work please contact Rob Tierney at the Ireland Institute at 412.394.3900 or rtierney@iiofpitt.org. http://www.iiofpitt.org/
November 11 & 12
• The Balmoral Classic featuring the US Junior Solo Bagpiping and Drumming Championships plus a concert with Breabach direct from Scotland. Information 412.323.2707 or Email info@bagpiping.org. Friday - Welcoming Reception at Pittsburgh Athletic Association with entertainment by Guaranteed Irish. Silent Auction, raffle, door prizes, hors d’oeuvres and cash bar, Tickets $20. Saturday – the competitions take place at Mellon Institute at Fifth Ave. & Bellefield St. in Oakland, Free Admission. Evening concert with Breabach, Scottish Folk Band, at McGonigle Theatre, Central Catholic High School, Fifth Ave., in Oakland Ticket Prices: from $35 down to $14.95 for students, 412.394.3353 or www.proartsthickets.org.
Saturday & Sunday, November 12 & 13
• Heinz History Center presents Heritage Holidays at the Heinz History Center, 1212 Smallman Street, in The Strip from 10 am to 4 pm. A variety of Irish organizations will have display tables along with many other ethnic groups.
Sunday, November 20
• Gaelic Arts Society of Pgh will sponsor their Memorial Mass at St. Paul Cathedral in Oakland, Noon.
Saturday, November 26
• In IRELAND – Annual Pól Kinsella Function in conjunction with ’81 Hunger Strike Committee, remembering all those who played their roll during the 1981 Hunger Strike period both inside Blanketmen / Women Armagh and outside Relatives Action Committee / Youth Against Oppression.
Friday, December 9
Gaelic Arts Society of Pgh will sponsor their Annual Christmas Party. Reservations Earl McCabe 412.761.1844.
Monday, December 19
• The Ireland Institute of Pittsburgh ‘Special Christmas Show’ and drawing for the Winning Ticket on “The Irish Castle Vacation Prize Raffle”. Event takes place at Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412.642.6622. Tickets available at the Institute 412.394.3900, $20 each. IF you can sell any tickets call The Institute.
Irish Groups & Organizations
Ancient Order of Hibernians, Allegheny County Board, AOH Division 1, 4, & 17 - http://www.pittsburghirish.org/AOH/index.htm
Ancient Order of Hibernians, Division 32 - http://aoh32.org/blog.html
Daughters of Erin and Knights of Equity - http://www.knightsofequity.com/daughters.html
Hall Rental, Blair Leahy – 724-935-4015
Ireland Institute of Pittsburgh - www.iiofpitt.org.
Irish American Unity Conference - www.pittsburghirish.org/IAUC/index.htm
Irish Centre of Pittsburgh – http://www.pittsburghirish.org/irishcentre
Pittsburgh Ceili Club - www.pittsburghceiliclub.org/
Southwestern PA Emerald Society
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Southwestern-Pennsylvania-Emerald-Society
Sunday, September 18
• Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810am beginning at 12:30pm. The Ireland Report from CHANGE Galway with Brian Nolan. www.wedo810.com ‘Listen Live’. Information Diane Byrnes 412.781.6368. Telephone Interview with Paddy Homan, musician, radio presenter out of Chicago, and writing his Ph.D. Thesis on Social Work and the music of Sean O’Riada.
• Gaelic Arts Society of Pittsburgh, Season Opening Luncheon at Pittsburgh Athletic Association in Oakland, 11:30am, Buffet at Noon, Guest Speaker. Reservations Earl McCabe, 412.761.1844.
• Postponed until further notice. Washington County, AOH Division 1 will sponsor “Irish Honor America”, with the Singing AOH, at Rostrevor Ice Garden, Route 51 South. Information contact Bill Lee, 724.483.5938, Cell 412.997.9417 or Email wlee@leesupply.com.
• The West Virginia Irish Road Bowling Association will sponsor a pilot program from May 1 to October 8, 2011. Matches taking place in Ireland, WV; Buckhannon, Blackwater Falls State Park, Canaan Valley Resort State Park, Cacapon Resort State Park, Smithburg (near West Union), Philippi, Shepherdstown, Elkins, Kingwood, Holly River State Park, and Stonewall Jackson Resort State Park. Information www.wvirishbroadbowling.com. David Powell, 202.387.1680.
Monday, September 19
• Second Week – Introductory Course in Irish Gaelic with Peter Gilmore at the Upper Room (church), 5828 Forward Ave (between Murray & Shady Avenues in Squirrel Hill). $75 for six weeks. Information www.cngaeilge.com or Peter Gilmore at 412.352.0088.
Tuesday, September 20
• 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. Paddys' opens at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Dinner Hours: Tues-Thurs 5-10 p.m., Fri & Sat 5-11 p.m.
• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412.642.6622, features Ceili Dancing from 7:00 pm.
Wednesday, September 21
• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412.642.6622, features Guitars Under the Stars on The Deck with Mike Filosemi at 7:30pm.
Friday, September 23
• AOH Division 4’s Irish Heritage Golf Classic benefits Tuition Assistance Fund for Diocese of Pittsburgh elementary schools, at Highland Country Club in West View. Shotgun start at 9 a.m. $ 100 per player. Tee and Corporate sponsors welcomed. Contact Bob Parry 724.933.0427 or parryr@consolidated.net.
• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412.642.6622, features The Official Notre Dame Pep Rally beginning at 6:00pm with Mike Filosemi, from 8th St. Rox from 6pm to 8pm. It is Pitt vs Notre Dame. Guaranteed Irish inside on stage at 9:00 pm. Proceeds benefit: Anne Mullaney's Dream to build a school in Haiti.
• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770, features Rick Manning on vocals & guitar 9:00 pm.
Saturday, September 24
• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770, features Ballad Singer Sean McClorey at 900pm.
• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412.642.6622, features Entertainment at 9:00pm. TBA.
Sunday, September 25
• Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM at 12:30pm, Live News – The Ireland Report from Belfast with Mairtin O’Muilleoir or www.newbelfast.com and www.irishecho.com. Live Stream www.wedo810.com click on “Listen Live”. Information Diane Byrnes 412.781.6368.
Wednesday, September 28
• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412.642.6622, features Guitars Under the Stars on the Deck with Mark Guiser at 7:30pm. (weather permitting, otherwise inside on stage).
Thursday, September 29
• Pittsburgh Public Theater launches its 37th season with Electra, written by ancient Greek master Sophocles and adapted by Frank McGuinness. Ted Pappas will direct Electra. It runs September 29 – October 30, 2011 at the O’Reilly Theater, Pittsburgh Public Theater’s home in the heart of Downtown’s Cultural District. For tickets call 412.316.1600 or visit ppt.org. Electra is presented by First Niagara with production sponsors Jim and Electra Agras and Production Underwriters Jim and Kathe Patrinos.
Friday, September 30
• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412.642.6622, features Happy Hour with Andy Halter at 5:30 pm, then Ballad Singer Terry Griffith at 9:00pm.
Saturday, October 1
• Anne Mullaney’s Dream for Haiti, Golf Tournament at 3 Lakes Golf Club (formerly Alcoma Country Club). Shotgun Start at 1:30pm. For $75. a ‘Private Party’ at Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle at 6:30pm with ‘meal-like- hor-dourves’, open bar, & musical entertainment. Auction with upscale items i.e. hotel stays, sporting tickets, etc. & 50/50 Raffle. Information David Regan @ 412.642.6622. An Official Program Book with variety of Sponsorship opportunities. Checks made payable to ‘Partners in Progress’, c/o Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, David Regan, 2329 Penn Ave., Pgh PA 15222. Come on out and help fulfill Anne Mullaney’s dream of building a school in Haiti.
Sunday, October 2
• Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810am, The Ireland Report with Patricia Sharkey, Donegal; Editor of the Donegal Newsletter at www.dun-na-ngall.com. Live Stream – www.wedo810.com click on “Listen Live’.
Monday, October 3
• In IRELAND – Candlelight Vigil to mark ending of Hunger Strike, assemble 6.30pm. Mickey Devine’s house ( Rathkeele Way ) and linking up to Patsy O Hara’s house (Ardfoyle, Bishop St.) then preceding to Hunger Strike Monument Rossville St.
Tuesday, October 4
• Celtic Thunder in Concert at The Benendum downtown Pittsburgh.
Sunday, October 9
• Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810am beginning at 12:30pm. The Ireland Report from CHANGE Galway with Brian Nolan. www.wedo810.com ‘Listen Live’. Special Program “The Clancy Brothers & Tommy Makem Revisited”, guest in studio with me is Sean Cogan, with The Cogan Brothers. Information Diane Byrnes 412.781.6368.
Thursday, October 13
• Central Catholic & Oakland Catholic Rowing Teams invite you to enjoy an evening with “Guaranteed Irish” from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. Tickets $20 in Advance, $25 at Door; proceeds benefit both schools Rowing Teams. Silent Auction, 50/50 Raffle. Contact Peg Russell at: prussell@code-sys.com or 412.491.0831.
Sunday, October 18
• Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM at 12:30pm, Live News – The Ireland Report from Dublin with Davy Kettyles. Live Stream www.wedo810.com click on “Listen Live”. Information Diane Byrnes 412.781.6368. Echoes of Erin’s 9/11 Commemoration.
Tuesday, October 20
• Scythian and Enter The Haggis performing at The Rex Theatre, 1602 East Carson St., on the South Side. Doors open 8pm, Show at 9pm.
Sunday, October 30 through December 11
• The Ireland Institute of Pittsburgh welcomes a new group of 21 young persons for the Wider Horizons Program. This group is from the Tyrone-Donegal Partnership based in Omagh, Co. Tyrone. If you can host a one of these young folks at home or at work please contact Rob Tierney at the Ireland Institute at 412.394.3900 or rtierney@iiofpitt.org. http://www.iiofpitt.org/
November 11 & 12
• The Balmoral Classic featuring the US Junior Solo Bagpiping and Drumming Championships plus a concert with Breabach direct from Scotland. Information 412.323.2707 or Email info@bagpiping.org. Friday - Welcoming Reception at Pittsburgh Athletic Association with entertainment by Guaranteed Irish. Silent Auction, raffle, door prizes, hors d’oeuvres and cash bar, Tickets $20. Saturday – the competitions take place at Mellon Institute at Fifth Ave. & Bellefield St. in Oakland, Free Admission. Evening concert with Breabach, Scottish Folk Band, at McGonigle Theatre, Central Catholic High School, Fifth Ave., in Oakland Ticket Prices: from $35 down to $14.95 for students, 412.394.3353 or www.proartsthickets.org.
Saturday & Sunday, November 12 & 13
• Heinz History Center presents Heritage Holidays at the Heinz History Center, 1212 Smallman Street, in The Strip from 10 am to 4 pm. A variety of Irish organizations will have display tables along with many other ethnic groups.
Sunday, November 20
• Gaelic Arts Society of Pgh will sponsor their Memorial Mass at St. Paul Cathedral in Oakland, Noon.
Saturday, November 26
• In IRELAND – Annual Pól Kinsella Function in conjunction with ’81 Hunger Strike Committee, remembering all those who played their roll during the 1981 Hunger Strike period both inside Blanketmen / Women Armagh and outside Relatives Action Committee / Youth Against Oppression.
Friday, December 9
Gaelic Arts Society of Pgh will sponsor their Annual Christmas Party. Reservations Earl McCabe 412.761.1844.
Monday, December 19
• The Ireland Institute of Pittsburgh ‘Special Christmas Show’ and drawing for the Winning Ticket on “The Irish Castle Vacation Prize Raffle”. Event takes place at Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412.642.6622. Tickets available at the Institute 412.394.3900, $20 each. IF you can sell any tickets call The Institute.
Irish Groups & Organizations
Ancient Order of Hibernians, Allegheny County Board, AOH Division 1, 4, & 17 - http://www.pittsburghirish.org/AOH/index.htm
Ancient Order of Hibernians, Division 32 - http://aoh32.org/blog.html
Daughters of Erin and Knights of Equity - http://www.knightsofequity.com/daughters.html
Hall Rental, Blair Leahy – 724-935-4015
Ireland Institute of Pittsburgh - www.iiofpitt.org.
Irish American Unity Conference - www.pittsburghirish.org/IAUC/index.htm
Irish Centre of Pittsburgh – http://www.pittsburghirish.org/irishcentre
Pittsburgh Ceili Club - www.pittsburghceiliclub.org/
Southwestern PA Emerald Society
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Southwestern-Pennsylvania-Emerald-Society
Guests & Interviews in 2011
Sep 4 - Gaelic Arts Society of Pgh with Jack Webber
Sep 18 - Paddy Homan, Singer, Musician, out of Chicago
Oct 9 - Clancy Brothers & Tommy Makem show with Sean Cogan & DVB.
Jan 2012 David Regan, Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle’s 20th Anniversary
SPONSORS OF THE IRELAND REPORT 2011
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 – Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle
September - AOH County Board
October - AOH Division 32, Carnegie
November - Irish American Unity Conference
December -Daughters of Erin, http://www.knightsofequity.com/doepgh.html
Inspirational Moments -- Sponsored by
March – Tom Jennings, Prudential Reality
September – Gaelic Arts Society of Pittsburgh
October – LAOH Maude Gonne, Division 32 in Carnegie
November, December -- OPEN
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