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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.

Sunday, November 06, 2011

Dateline - November 6

ECHOES OF ERIN, WEDO 810 am
Sunday’s, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Irish / Celtic Radio Programming
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Sunday, November 6
• LAOH Maude Gonne Division 32 will hold a Fundraiser Luncheon at The Nevillewood; information and reservations call Patti Flaus at 412.921.7829.

• 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’.

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/

Tuesday, November 8
• 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 9
• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412.642.6622, features Open Mic with Bob Banerjee, 7:00PM.

Thursday, November 10 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.

Friday, November 11
• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412.642.6622, features Happy Hour with The Professor and Mary Fran, then it’s Seamus Kennedy, Singer, Musician, Story Teller & Funnyman. He’ll keep you chuckling! 9pm.

• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770, features Jim Lamb on vocals & guitar at 9:00pm.

Friday & Saturday, 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 @ 7:00PM- Welcoming Reception at Pittsburgh Athletic Association with entertainment by Guaranteed Irish. Silent Auction, raffle, door prizes, hors d’oeuvres and cash bar, Tickets $20, 412.323.2707. Saturday @ 9:00AM – 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, November 12
• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412.642.6622, features Seamus Kennedy, Singer, Musician, Story Teller & Funnyman. He’ll keep you chuckling! 9:00 pm.

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

• Paul Byrom (formerly with Celtic Thunder) will appear in concert at WQED Theatre Studio, Fifth Ave., in Oakland. Call WQED for details.

Saturday & Sunday, November 12 & 13
• Heinz History Center presents Heritage Holidays at the Heinz History Center, 1212 Smallman Street, in The Strip, on Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm; on Sunday from 10 am to 3pm. A variety of Irish organizations and other ethnic groups will have display tables with foods, gifts for purchase, and some will dance.. Admission. Information Natalie DeRiso 412.454.6373.




Sunday, November 13
• Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810am beginning at 12:30pm. The Ireland Report from Galway with Brian Nolan. www.wedo810.com ‘Listen Live’. Telephone Interview with Matthew Gilsenan, The Celtic Tenors.

Wednesday, November 16
• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412.642.6622, features Mike Filosemi, from 8th St. Rox, 7:30pm.

Thursday, November 17
• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412.642.6622, features TRIVIA with Johnny Connolly @ 7:00PM followed by Kevin McKrell @ 9:00PM..

Friday, & Saturday, November 18, & 19
• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412.642.6622, features Kevin McKrell out of New York and a soloist. Kevin is also with the group, The McKrells.

Friday, November 18
• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412.642.6622, features Happy Hour with Dean Kostlich at 5:30pm, then Kevin McKrell out of New York and a soloist. Kevin is also with the group, The McKrells.

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

Saturday, November 19
• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770, features Ballad Singer Mike Gallagher at 9:00pm.

• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412.642.6622, Kevin McKrell out of New York and a soloist. Kevin is also with the group, The McKrells.

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 – The Ireland Report from Dublin with Davy Kettyles. Live Stream www.wedo810.com click on “Listen Live”. Information Diane Byrnes 412.781.6368.

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. Live music at 9:00pm, TBA.

• 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, (took over from Brian Kennedy) will participate in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade, downtown Pittsburgh. Performing in Concert, ‘Beyond Celtic’ at 8:00pm, The Palace Theatre, 21 West Otterman St., Greensburg PA. 15601 http://www.thepalacetheatre.org/. (724) 836.8000. His new TV special “Michael Londra Beyond Celtic” features an onstage 25 piece orchestra and choir with guests like Frankie Gavin and De Dannan plus Irish sisters, Sephira and airs across the US and Canada.

• 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.

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’.

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.

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.

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
Nov Michael Londra
Dec Mickey Coleman
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
November, December -- OPEN

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