• Echoes of Erin
  • Sundays 12:30PM - 2:00PM
  • WEDO Radio 810AM

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.

Sunday, November 20, 2011

Dateline - November 20

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

Live Stream at
http://www.wedo810.com
Archives at www.wedo810.com,



Click on Program Guide,
Scroll down to Echoes of Erin Click on,



Click Program #, Download, and Listen

Diane V. Byrnes DATELINE IRISH
78 GRANT AVE. November 20, 2011
PITTSBURGH, PA. 15223 PROGRAM # 1235
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. Steve Wayhart 412.401.0555.

Sunday, November 20
· Gaelic Arts Society of Pgh will sponsor their Memorial Mass at St. Paul Cathedral in Oakland, Noon.
· Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM at 12:30pm, Live News – CHANGE - The Ireland Report from Belfast with Mairtin O’Muilleoir, Director of the Belfast Media Group,
http://www.belfastmediagroup.com/ . Live Stream www.wedo810.com click on “Listen Live”. Information Diane Byrnes 412.781.6368. Telephone Interview with Irish singer, musician, entertainer, Andy Cooney, http://www.andycooney.com/home.cfm

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/

Now through Sunday, December 11
· Pittsburgh Public Theater presents the Pittsburgh premiere of Red, John Logan’s thrilling bio-drama about famed artist Mark Rothko. Directed by Pamela Berlin 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. Red is supported by funding from: H.J. Heinz Company Foundation, Richard W. Moriarty, M.D., The Fine Foundation, Women’s Initiative at Eckert, and Jeremy & Rebecca Kronman.

Tuesday, November 22
·
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, November 23
·
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412.642.6622, features Happy Hour with Ballad Singer Mike Gallagher followed by Corned Beef & Curry celebrating Thanksgiving, with Bob Banjeree and Mike Gallagher.

Thursday, November 24
· Thanksgiving Day, may you be thankful for all of your blessings!

Friday, November 25
·
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412.642.6622, features Happy Hour with Andy Halter at 5:30pm. Adam & The Blackwater Band at 9:00pm.

·
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770, features Ballad Singer Sean McClorey at 9:00pm.

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.

·
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412.642.6622, features Celtic Rock with Red Hand Paddy, 9:00pm.

·
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770, features Ballad Singer Mike Gallagher at 9:00pm.

· Michael Londra, the voice of Riverdance, ‘Beyond Celtic’ Canceled at The Palace Theatre, 21 West Otterman St., Greensburg PA. 15601
http://www.thepalacetheatre.org/ 724.836.8000.

· AOH Division 17 in Monroeville present “Corned Beef & Curry” at the Club Rooms, from 8:30pm. Information Bill O’Neil,
bill.premco@verizon.net.

Sunday, November 27
· Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM, The Ireland Report from Belfast with Mairtin O’Muilleoir, Managing Director, Belfast Media Group, access at
www.newbelfast.com and www.irishecho.com. Guest in studio, Sarah McAuliffe Bellin, President, Irish American Unity Conference, IAUC.

· The Celtic Tenors in Concert at
The Strand Theater 119 North Main Street, Zelienople, 16063 http://www.thestrandtheater.org/index.htm , 7:30pm. Tickets $39 @ Ovation Tix 866.811.4111. Further information call theatre 724.742.0400.

Wednesday, November 30
·
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412.642.6622, features Mark Guiser at 7:30pm.


Friday, December 2
·
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412.642.6622, features Happy Hour with Tim & John at 5:30pm, then Corned Beef & Curry, 9:00 pm.

Saturday, December 3
·
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412.642.6622, features Ballad Singer, Terry Griffith at 9:00pm.

Sunday, December 4
· 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’.

· The Progressive Celtic Rockers “Murder the Stout (MTS)” will be performing at The Altar Bar, 1620 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-263-2877, Doors open at 6:00pm. The show consists of 4 Bands on the bill including: Street Dogs, Off With Their Heads, Murder the Stout, and Bastard Bearded Irishmen (this group is local to Pittsburgh). MTS is headed up by Hugh Morrison on lead vocals & squeezebox.
www.murderthestout.com. Admission $14 Advance, $16 Door.

Tuesday, December 6
· The Ladies AOH Division 4 present Andy Cooney’s Classical Irish Christmas Show at the West View Fireman’s Hall, doors open at 6:30pm. Reservations requested by November 29th. Information: Sue Donnelly, Email:
Pjsdonnell@aol.com. 412-364-5840 or 412-734-9595.

Thursday, December 8 – Saturday, December 10
·
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412.642.6622, features Tom O’Carroll on vocals & guitar. Tom originally from Dublin tells really good stories, will give a joke or two, and sing your favorite songs. Thursday at 8:30pm, Friday & Saturday at 9:00 pm.

Friday, December 9
· Gaelic Arts Society of Pgh will sponsor their Annual Christmas Party. Reservations Earl McCabe 412.761.1844.
·
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412.642.6622, Private Party, Pub opens to Public at 7:00 pm.

Sunday, December 11
· Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810am beginning at 12:30pm. The Ireland Report from Galway with Brian Nolan.
www.wedo810.com ‘Listen Live’.

Wednesday, December 14
·
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412.642.6622, features Open Mic with Bob Banerjee at 7:30pm.

Thursday, December 15
·
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412.642.6622, features TRIVIA with Johnny Connolly, live entertainment following.

Friday, December 16
·
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412.642.6622, Private Party, Pub opens to Public at 7:00 pm.

Friday, December 16 & Saturday, December 17
·
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412.642.6622, features The Bloody Tinth at 9:00 pm.

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.

Wednesday, December 21
·
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412.642.6622, features Maddie Arnold on vocals & guitar at 7:30pm.

Friday, December 23
·
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412.642.6622, features Tim & John’s Christmas Extravaganza

Saturday, December 24 through Monday, December 26
·
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412.642.6622, is Closed for Christmas.

Wednesday, December 28
·
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412.642.6622, features Mark Guiser on vocals & guitar at 7:30pm.

Friday, December 30
·
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412.642.6622, features Ballad Singer Terry Griffith at 9:00pm.

Saturday, December 31
·
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412.642.6622, features a ‘Rock’n New Years Eve Party’ with an Irish toast at 7:00pm and an American toast at midnight.

2012
Saturday, February 4
·
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412.642.6622, presents their 20th Anniversary celebration. Details TBA.

NEW DATE
· After 52 years the Highland Games at Idlewild Park in Ligioner has changed dates. The Games will take place on Saturday, September 22, 2012.

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
Gaelic League of Pittsburgh -
www.cngaeilge.com
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/
Pittsburgh Irish Centre -
http://www.pittsburghirish.org/irishcentre/index.htm
Southwestern PA Emerald Society
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Southwestern-Pennsylvania-Emerald-Society

Guests & Interviews in 2011
Nov 13 - The Celtic Tenors with Matthew Gilsenan
Nov 27 - Sarah McAuliffe Bellin, President, IAUC
Dec Mickey Coleman
Dec Good Possibility of George Donaldson of Celtic Thunder before end of year
Dec Throughout the month, Irish Christmas Music
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
December – AOH Division 1, South Hills

0 Comments:

Post a Comment

<< Home