Dateline - February 5

Diane V. Byrnes DATELINE IRISH
78 GRANT AVE. February 5, 2012
PITTSBURGH, PA. 15223 PROGRAM # 1246
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The Ireland Report Sponsor for January is Jack Goodrich, Attorney At Law
An Inspirational Moment is sponsored by AOH Division 17 in Monroeville


Sunday, February 5
· Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians of Allegheny County will hold their annual St. Brigid Mass on Sunday, February 5, 2012 at the Greentree Doubletree Hotel (formerly the Greentree Radisson). The Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 am immediately followed by breakfast. The 2012 St. Brigid’s Court will be presented. The cost of the breakfast is $23.00 for adults and $15.00 for Junior LAOH Members payable to LAOH Allegheny County Board. Sharon McGrath, LAOH Allegheny County Vice President,1 South Cowan Road, Carnegie, PA 15106, by January 28.

· Beginning Year 24 – 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’.

Now through February 19
· Pittsburgh Public Theater Presents “As You Like It”, the pursuit of happiness is at the heart of Shakespeare’s romantic comedy in this all-new production directed by Ted Pappas. January 19 – February 19, 2012 at the O’Reilly Theater, Pittsburgh Public. For tickets call 412.316.1600 or visit ppt.org. As You Like It is Presented by PNC.

Tuesday, February 7
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412.642.6622, features Ceili Dancing from 7:00 pm.

Thursday, February 9
· St. Patrick’s Day Parade Fundraiser at Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle in The Strip beginning at 6:00PM; entertainment with Terry Griffith and Guaranteed Irish. No Cover. There will be Raffles, Baskets, and a few Give Aways.

Friday, February 10
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412.642.6622 features Happy Hour with the Professor & Mary Fran at 5:30PM, and then presents Corned Beef & Curry at 9:00PM.

Saturday, February 11 through Sunday, February 26
· Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company presents “Elder Hostages” written by Ray Werner, directed by Marci Woodruff, 937 Liberty Ave. in the Cultural District, 3rd Floor. Tickets www.pghplaywrights.com/elder, group & student tickets at 412.377.7803.

Saturday, February 11
· Echoes of Erin’s “Back Two” Raffle, week Number 2. Information Diane Byrnes 412.781.6368 or diane.byrnes@verizon.net.

· Pittsburgh GAA will celebrate their success of last season with a Banquet at Gaetano’s Restaurant, 1617 Banksville Road, Pittsburgh PA 15216; there will be food, open bar, awards, entertainment, and a good time for all! Tickets $40 Per Person. RSVP by Sunday January 22 to Dave Roberts at schmickel1@yahoo.com or 412.592.3353.

· LAOH Division 23 in Lawrenceville are hosting a Mardi Gras Dance at the Moose Lodge in Lawrenceville on 51st Street beginning at 7:30 PM. Music with DJ Bryan Brunsell. Tickets $15, Raffles, 50/50, refreshments included.

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

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

Monday, February 13
· Irish Centre of Pittsburgh, Board Meeting at the Centre, 6:30PM.

Wednesday, February 15
· Calliope Folk Song Night is held every 3rd Wednesday of the month at the Mt. Lebanon Library. 6:30PM till 9:00PM. We meet in Meeting Room A on the lower level - attendees can check the message board on the computer as they enter to confirm the meeting room. The format is a song circle - we sit in a circle and each person takes their turn doing a song, though others often join in and sing or play along. We have everything from beginners to pretty accomplished musicians. The type of music varies from very traditional folk to interpreted acoustically.

Thursday, February 16
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412.642.6622 features Trivia Night hosted by Johnny Connolly at 7:30PM.

Friday, February 17
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412.642.6622 features Happy Hour with Dean Kostlich at 5:30PM. Tonight is the ‘Great Guinness Toast’ that was created right here at the ‘Harp & Fiddle’, entertainment is The Michael O’Brian Band from Johnstown with their rollicking show at 9:00PM.

· Calliope, Pgh Folk Music Society presents Common Threads at Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, 6300 Fifth Ave., Shadyside, 7:30PM. Talented ensemble of local folk artists for three decades, CT is back! Original band members Bob Banerjee, Jan Boyd & Casey Deely are reunited with exciting addition of Nathan Zoob & Dave Pellow for creative renditions of new, old & original folk traditions with signature CT harmonies. If you aren't yet a "Thread Head", you will be by the end of this show!



Saturday, February 18
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412.642.6622 features The Michael O’Brian Band from Johnstown with their rollicking show at 9:00PM.

· AOH Division 4, “250 Club Banquet” to be held at the West View Firemen’s Hall from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Information contact Bob Parry at 724.933.0427 or by e-mail at parryr@consolidated.net.

Sunday, February 19
· Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM beginning at 12:30pm; The Ireland Report with Davy Kettyles in Dublin.

Thursday, February 23
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412.642.6622 features Ballad Singer Terry Griffith at 7:30PM.

· Monroeville Song Circle will take place at the Monroeville Public Library, 4000 Gateway Campus Blvd., Monroeville, Pa 15146 every 4th Thursday of the month. Information: Mark Hudson, Adult Programs, 412.372.0500 ext. 13, 6:30PM to 9:30PM.

Friday, February 24
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412.642.6622 features Happy Hour with Andy Halter at 5:30PM then presents Seamus Kennedy, Singer, Musician, and all-round Funny Man. He’ll tell a few stories and keep you in stitches, 9:00PM.

Friday, February 24 through Sunday, February 26
· Allegheny County AOH Men’s Retreat at St. Paul’s Monastery in Pittsburgh’s Southside Neighborhood. Come and see this 135 year old Hibernian Tradition of sharing the Sacraments, Prayer, Meditation, and Fellowship preceding our Patron Saint’s Glorious Feast Day and subsequent celebrations! Please contact Larry Squires, lsquires@descomm.com or (412) 760-2600 for details.

Saturday, February 25
· St. Teresa of Avila Church, Ross Township will host their ‘Irishfest Celebration’ beginning with Mass at 6:00PM with Fr. Naos McColl followed by Dinner at 7:00PM and entertainment with the Bell School of Irish Dance and Guaranteed Irish. Tickets $25 each, contact Bud Burke at 412.366.6720.

· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412.642.6622 features Seamus Kennedy, Singer, Musician, and all-round Funny Man. He’ll tell a few stories and keep you in stitches, 9:00PM.

Sunday, February 26
· Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM, The Ireland Report with Mairtin O’Muilleoir, Managing Director of the Belfast Media Group, www.belfastmediagroup.com AND President of the Irish Echo Newspaper, www.irishecho.com. Live Stream – www.wedo810.com click on “Listen Live’.

Wednesday, February 29
· Westmoreland Cultural Trust presents Gaelic Storm, 7:30pm at The Palace Theatre, 23 W. Otterman St., Greensburg 15601; Tickets 724-836-8000. Service Charge applies.

· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412.642.6622 features Mark Guiser Singer & Musician, 7:30PM.

Saturday, March 3
· Wheeling Celtic Celebration at Wheeling Artisan Center, 1400 Main St., Wheeling WV. Celtic music, dance, and entertainment, a Celtic Marketplace, a children's activity area, and delicious ethnic foods. Information: Chris Villamagna, 1.800.828.3097, email: cvillamagna@wheelingheritage.org

Sunday, March 4 through Sunday, April 22
· Irish Dance Academy at Winchester Thurston School with Kelly Uranker. Students will learn beginner jig and reel steps and other Ceili dances. Classes take place each Sunday from 4:30PMo 5:30PM. Register through this link: http://www.winchesterthurston.org/page.cfm?p=1312

Monday, March 5
· The Saw Doctors performing live at The Altar Bar, 1620 Penn Ave., in The Strip. 412.263.2877.

Friday, March 9
· St. Patrick’s Parade Button Party at Mitchell’s Restaurant, 304 Ross Street, Downtown, 5:30pm. Purchase a Parade Button, $30, available at Door.

Saturday, March 10
· Pittsburgh Ceili Club presents their ‘23rd Annual Kick-Off Ceili’ at Mt. Assisi Center, 934 Forest Ave., Pgh PA 15202.in Ross Township, Bellevue, Pa. (Entrance on Quail Ave). Appetizers & Refreshments @ 7:00PM, Dancing @ 8:00PM. Tickets in Advance $20 for Members, $25 Non-members; Door $25. Send check payable to Pittsburgh Ceili Club, c/o Jean Kaniecki, 105 Sunnyhill Drive, Pgh PA 15237. Information Cheryl McLafferty Grey, cmcgrey@zoominternet.net or 724-353-0123

· Calliope Pgh Folk Music Society presents --Dervish, 7:30PM at Carnegie Lecture Hall in Oakland. Tickets: ProArtsTickets: (412) 394-3353, www.proartstickets.org. Dervish performances feature a myriad of tones and moods ranging from high energy tunes played with fluidity and intuitiveness, to inspiring melodies that lift audiences from their seats. Opening Act: Callan

Wednesday, March 14
· Eileen Ivers & Immigrant Soul performing in Concert at The Byham Theatre, 7:30PM.

· The song ‘Finnegan’s Wake’ acted out throughout the evening with Red Hand Paddy, @ Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 24th St. & Penn Ave., in The Strip, 9:00PM. 412.642.6622.

· Calliope Folk Song Night is held every 3rd Wednesday of the month at the Mt. Lebanon Library. 6:30PM till 9:00PM. We meet in Meeting Room A on the lower level - attendees can check the message board on the computer as they enter to confirm the meeting room. The format is a song circle - we sit in a circle and each person takes their turn doing a song, though others often join in and sing or play along. We have everything from beginners to pretty accomplished musicians. The type of music varies from very traditional folk to interpreted acoustically.

Thursday, March 15 through Sunday, March 18
· Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra presents ‘St. Patrick’s Day Pops’ with Natalie MacMaster and the Pittsburgh Symphony; Thursday, March 15 @ 7:30PM, Friday March 16 and Saturday, March 17 at 8:00PM, and Sunday at 2:30PM. Save $5.00 per ticket using the Promo Code LUCKY @ 412.392.4900 or visit www.pittsburghsymphony.org.

Thursday, March 15
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412.642.6622, presents Finnegan’s Wake with Red Hand Paddy at 9:00PM. This is the song ‘Finnegan’s Wake’ acted out throughout the evening with a ‘live’ corpse in the coffin. Tons of Fun!

Saturday, March 17
· Pittsburgh St. Patrick’s Day Parade beginning at 10:00AM, stepping out at Liberty & 10th.
· Irish Centre of Pittsburgh, Annual Party with Dinner and Entertainment w/ Na Gaels, Details TBA.

Wednesday, March 21
· Celtic Woman in Concert at Consul Energy Center, 7:30PM.

Thursday, March 22
· Monroeville Song Circle will take place at the Monroeville Public Library, 4000 Gateway Campus Blvd., Monroeville, Pa 15146 every 4th Thursday of the month. Information: Mark Hudson, Adult Programs, 412.372.0500 ext. 13, 6:30PM to 9:30PM.

Saturday & Sunday, March 24 & 25
· West Virginia Feis at the Pittsburgh Airport Hyatt Regency Hotel. Details TBA Information: Jim Graven kayaks201@verizon.net.

Saturday, April 7
· Pittsburgh Ceili Club Ceili Dance and Used Book Sale, Proceeds benefit the Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank, Morningside VFW, 1820 Morningside Avenue, 7:00PM Workshop, 8:00 Dancing, $5/members, $8/non-members, $3/workshop For more information: www.pittsburghceiliclub.org

Wednesday, April 18
· Calliope Folk Song Night is held every 3rd Wednesday of the month at the Mt. Lebanon Library. 6:30PM till 9:00PM. We meet in Meeting Room A on the lower level - attendees can check the message board on the computer as they enter to confirm the meeting room. The format is a song circle - we sit in a circle and each person takes their turn doing a song, though others often join in and sing or play along. We have everything from beginners to pretty accomplished musicians. The type of music varies from very traditional folk to interpreted acoustically.

Thursday, April 19
· Gráinne Hambly & William Jackson, Masters of the Celtic Harp:Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, 6300 Fifth Ave., Shadyside, 7:30PM. Gráinne Hambly and William Jackson are two of the foremost harpers of Ireland and Scotland. Combining their extraordinary talents on harp as well as concertina, tinwhistle and bouzouki, The Masters of the Celtic Harp, have been performing all over the country and dazzling audiences with their artistry. With demanding solo careers that often have them performing on different continents, their Two Sides of Celtic show is a special treat.

Thursday, April 26
· Monroeville Song Circle will take place at the Monroeville Public Library, 4000 Gateway Campus Blvd., Monroeville, Pa 15146 every 4th Thursday of the month. Information: Mark Hudson, Adult Programs, 412.372.0500 ext. 13, 6:30PM to 9:30PM.

Saturday, April 28
· Spring Monte Carlo Night Season Kickoff Fundraiser for the Pittsburgh Gaelic Athletic Association. Details TBA.

Saturday, May 4
· Pittsburgh Ceili Club Cinco de Mayo Ceili Dance Morningside VFW, 1820 Morningside Avenue
7:00 PM Workshop, 8:00 Dancing $5/members, $8/non-members, $3/workshop, For more information: www.pittsburghceiliclub.org

May 9 & 10
· Riverdance “Farewell Tour” presented by Westmoreland Cultural Trust. The Palace Theatre, 23 W. Otterman St., Greensburg 15601; Tickets 724-836-8000. Service Charge applies.

Wednesday, May 16
· Calliope Folk Song Night is held every 3rd Wednesday of the month at the Mt. Lebanon Library. 6:30PM till 9:00PM. We meet in Meeting Room A on the lower level - attendees can check the message board on the computer as they enter to confirm the meeting room. The format is a song circle - we sit in a circle and each person takes their turn doing a song, though others often join in and sing or play along. We have everything from beginners to pretty accomplished musicians. The type of music varies from very traditional folk to interpreted acoustically.

Saturday, September 22
· Highland Games at Idlewild Park in Ligioner has changed dates to today.

Guests & Interviews in 2012
Jan 22 David Regan, Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle’s 20th Anniversary
Feb 12 Patrick O’Brien, Chairman of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Feb Michael Stewart & Zander Lyons, High School Seniors, their school play


Pittsburgh Irish Dance Schools
Bell School of Irish Dance http://bellschool.com/about.htm
Burke Irish Dancers http://www.burkeirishdance.com/
Pittsburgh Irish Reelers http://www.pghirishreelers.com/
Shovlin Academy of Dance http://www.shovlinacademy.com/
Pittsburgh Ceili Club www.pittsburghceiliclub.org/

Pittsburgh Irish Sports
Pittsburgh Irish Rowing Club http://www.pittsburghirishrowingclub.com/
Pittsburgh Banshees http://www.PittsburghGAA.com
Jill McGough, VP ViceChair@PittsburghGAA.com
Pittsburgh Celtics http://www.PittsburghGAA.com
Chair, Rob Tierney, Chair@PittsburghGAA.com
Youth Football, John Connolly, Youth@PittsburghGAA.com
Pittsburgh Hurling Club www.pitthurling.org/


SPONSORS OF THE IRELAND REPORT 2012
January, February & March – Jack Goodrich, Attorney at Law
April – AOH Division 1, South Hills
June - AOH Division 4, North Hills
November - Irish American Unity Conference

All the other Groups and Companies need to be confirmed for 2012

Inspirational Moment for January – Sponsored by AOH Division 17 in Monroeville.

May - Knights of Equity http://www.knightsofequity.com/
July - Ireland Institute of Pittsburgh
August – Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle
September - AOH County Board
October - AOH Division 32, Carnegie
December -Daughters of Erin, http://www.knightsofequity.com/doepgh.html