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Monday, September 24, 2012

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ECHOES OF ERIN
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September 23, 2012 – PROGRAM # 1279

IRELAND REPORT with
Diane Byrnes, County Allegheny


Ireland Report News Correspondents
Patricia Sharkey, Editor, Donegal Newsletter

Brian Nolan, Barna, Co. Galway

Davy Kettyles, Dublin

Maírtin O’Muilleoir, Belfast
Balmoral Sinn Féin Representative,
Managing Director, Belfast Media Group
Publisher, www.irishecho.com/

Pittsburgh Irish Network

The Ireland Report Sponsor for September
Allegheny County Board, Ancient Order of Hibernians


Sponsor for An Inspirational Moment
Gaelic Arts Society of Pittsburgh



The Silly Slang Song
by Evans & Doherty
CD ‘Evans & Doherty 25 Years’


Road to Kildare
by Whiskey Limerick
CD ‘Whiskey Limerick’

Under A Violet Moon
by Candace Knight
CD ‘Blackmore’s Night’



Grey Funnel Line
by Matt Mancuso & Patsy O’Brien
CD ‘Road Work’


Rock Me to Sleep Mother
by Cathie Ryan
CD ‘Through Wind and Rain’


The Patriot Game
by Jack Puskar
CD ‘Galway Bay’

Inspirational Moment, The Gaelic Arts Society


Poem: The Song of Wondering Aengus, written
by W.B. Yeats
receited by Tony Deffely,
CD ‘Into The Quiet Stream’


The Last Rose of Summer
by Finbar Wright
CD ‘Because’


Bold Donnelly … Winnie Hayes
by Comas
CD ‘Comas … Charge’

The Ireland Report with Diane Byrnes,
County Allegheny

The Irish Wide Awake
by Derek Warfield
CD ‘Clear the Way’

The Soldiers Farewell
by Derek Warfield
CD ‘The Bonnie Blue Flag’

Young Land; Ancient Land
by Tommy Makem
CD ‘Ancient Pulsing


The Waltz Of The Years
by Eamon Friel
CD ‘The Waltz Of The Years’

Storm In My Heart
by Dolores Keane
D ‘Solid Ground’

Trouble In The Fields
by Maura O’Connell
CD ‘Always’


DATELINE IRISH


Instrumental: Angry Fiddler
by Skeeryvore
CD ‘Skerryvore’



Dateline Irish

Diane V. Byrnes                                     DATELINE IRISH

78 Grant Avenue                                    September 23, 2012
Pittsburgh PA 15223                              Program # 1279
412.781.6368                                         www.wedo810.com Listen Live
Email: diane.byrnes@verizon.net

Dateline Irish is sponsored by BrandMill, LLC www.brandmill.com – 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, September 23

• Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM at 12:30pm; Live stream at www.wedo810.com. The Ireland Report with Diane Byrnes, County Allegheny.

Now through October 13

• Photography by Como (Carmen DiGiacomo) will be on display at the Schoolhouse Arts Center, 2600 South Park Road in Bethel Park, PA 15102, 412.835.9898. Como’s selection will include framed and unframed images including a number of black & white images. Studio is open Tuesday thru Saturday, 10am – 4pm.



Now through December 25

• The Ireland Institute of Pittsburgh has an ‘Irish Castle Vacation Raffle’. Donation $20, (7) chances to win; winning ticket based on PA Lottery Big Four, to be drawn December 25, 2012, (Evening Draw), Tickets available – contact 412-394-3900. Cash or Check made payable to “Ireland Institute of Pittsburgh”. Prize Subject to availability of dates. Allow three weeks for booking.


Monday, September 24

• The Irish Echo is honoring Irish America’s labor legacy. The event will honor 50 leading Irish American men and women in today’s labor movement, while at the same time reflecting on the work of those historical giants who paved the way to labor’s central role in contemporary American life. Event takes place 6:30pm at Bobby Van’s Steakhouse, 25 Broad Street, New York; Guest Speaker: Gerry Adams, T.D. RSVP: Madeline O’Boyle, 212.482.4818 x 123. Congratulations to Tom Sweeney of AOH Division 1, South Hills for being one of the Honorees.

Tuesday, September 25

• Riley’s Pour House, 215 East Main St. in Carnegie – 412.279.0770. Entertainment with Haywood on Keyboard w/ Dana 7:00pm – 10:30pm.



• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412.642.6622 – Ceili Dancing from 7:00pm.



Wednesday, September 26

• Irish American Unity Conference monthly meeting to be held at the Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 6:30pm, 407 Cinema Drive, South Side Works.

• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412.642.6622 features Dave Morgan, from the islands to the Highlands! (Steel drums and Bag pipes)!! 7pm.

• Riley’s Pour House, 215 East Main St. in Carnegie, 412.279.0770. ‘Free Form Open Stage Night,’ 7pm.





Thursday, September 27 to October 28

• Pittsburgh Public Theatre presents “Born Yesterday”, Broadway Comedy by Garson Kanin, Directed by Ted Pappas. Story – set in 1946 in a Washington DC hotel. Tickets 412.316.1600, performed at the O’Reilly Theatre.



• Trivia returns to Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle in support of the Pittsburgh Gaelic Athletic Clubs, Visit www.pittsburghgaa.com or email Johnny Connolly at jconnolly71@comcast.net. Every third Thursday at 7:30pm.



Friday, September 28

• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412.642.6622 features Happy Hour at 5:30pm with Andy Halter then its Ballad Singer Terry Griffith at 9pm.

• Riley’s Pour House, 215 East Main St. in Carnegie, 412.279.0770, entertainment at 8pm.



Saturday, September 29

• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412.642.6622 features our own Mark Guiser on vocals & guitar, 9pm.

• Riley’s Pour House, 215 East Main St. in Carnegie, 412.279.0770 featuring Ballad Singer Sean McClorey at 6pm, followed by entertainment at 8pm.



Sunday, September 30

• Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM at 12:30pm; Live stream at www.wedo810.com. The Ireland Report from Belfast with Mairtin O’Muilleoir, Managing Director of the Belfast Media Group & Irish Echo out of New York. www.belfastmediagroup.com and www.irishecho.com. Interview with Keith Harkin of Celtic Thunder, tentatively re-scheduled for today.



• Celtic Thunder in Concert at the Benendum.


Monday, October 1

• AOH Division 4 will sponsor their ‘Irish Heritage Golf Classic’ at the Diamond Run Golf Club. Proceeds benefit Tuition Assistance Fund. Shotgun start at 9:30am. Tee sponsorships welcome. Information Bob Parry 724.933.0427 or parryr@consolidated.net.


Wednesday, October 3 thru Wednesday, November 14

• Window To Ireland, an overview of 16 different topics of Irish culture with guest speakers. Six classes, 7pm to 9pm at Mt. Lebanon High School, Room 414, 155 Cochran Road, Pittsburgh PA 15228. www.mtleganoneducation.edu or phone 412.344.2020. Course # 305. Tuition. Registration by September 20.



Thursday, October 4 thru Thursday, November 8

• ‘Names – their Origin and Meaning’, travel through eight different countries and study their ethnic Names. Six classes, Wednesdays, 7pm to 9pm at Mt. Lebanon High School, Room 414, 155 Cochran Road, Pittsburgh PA 15228. www.mtleganoneducation.edu or phone 412.344.2020. Course # 409. Tuition. Registration by September 20.



Saturday & Sunday, October 6 & 7

• Pittsburgh Halloween Feis at the Pittsburgh Airport Hyatt Regency. Information: Jim Graven 724.834.0233, E-mail kayaks201@verizon.net.



Sunday, October 7

• Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM at 12:30pm; Live stream at www.wedo810.com. The Ireland Report from Donegal with Patricia Sharkey, Editor of the Donegal Newsletter, www.dun-na-ngall.com.



Saturday, October 13

• AOH Division 17 in Monroeville are hosting a celebration with entertainment by Whiskey Outlays, performing contemporary, popular favorites, and a bit o’Irish, at the Irish Club on Monroeville, 8:30pm. Information 412.829.2339.





Sunday, October 14

• Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM broadcasts at 12:30pm. Live stream at www.wedo810.com. The Ireland Report from Galway with Brian Nolan.



• Echoes of Erin presents Samhain, the Celtic New Year Celebration at Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, @ 4pm. It is the ‘Cauldron of 13’ (because this is the 13th year presenting Samhain). Entertainment with Jack Puskar, Callan, Na Gaels, ‘Whiskey Limerick, A shot of Irish with an American Chaser,’ & more. Raffles, Cultural Baskets, Costume Contest, Donation at Door $20. Information: Diane Byrnes 412.781.6368.



Friday & Saturday, October 19 & 20

• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412.642.6622 features The Michael O’Brian Band in from Johnstown, 9pm both nights.



Sunday, October 21

• Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM at 12:30pm; Live stream at www.wedo810.com. The Ireland Report from Dublin with Davy Kettyles.



• The Gaelic Arts Society of Pittsburgh begins their season with a program “The Jewish in Ireland”, Epiphany Church McDowell Hall, Earl McCabe, 412.761.1844.



Thursday, October 25

• LAOH Division 4, North Hills, is sponsoring a ‘Guest Bartender Fundraiser’ at Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle from 5pm to 7:30pm. Irish Auction Baskets, 50/50 Raffle, and come dressed in your Samhain / Halloween costumes. Guest Bartenders TBA, no Cover Charge.



Friday, October 26

• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412.642.6622 presents ‘The Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival’ beginning at 7pm. Love is in the Eire! Held twice a year, this matchmaking festival is a great opportunity for Pittsburgh singles to meet and enjoy some fun, games and music. A great karaoke theme is becoming a trademark of this great evening! There will be games, prizes, drink specials, live music, and meet the Matchmakers. Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival



Sunday, October 28

• Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM at 12:30pm; Live stream at www.wedo810.com. The Ireland Report from Belfast with Mairtin O’Muilleoir, Managing Director of the Belfast Media Group & Publisher of the Irish Echo out of New York. www.belfastmediagroup.com and www.irishecho.com.



Sunday, November 4

• Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM at 12:30pm; Live stream at www.wedo810.com. The Ireland Report from Donegal with Patricia Sharkey, Editor of the Donegal Newsletter, www.dun-na-ngall.com.



• The Gaelic Arts Society of Pittsburgh presents Cathsaigh (Casey in Gaelic), an accomplished with two recordings to her credit. Information: Earl McCabe 412.761.1844.



Friday, November 9

• 6th Annual Balmoral Classic, Reception on Friday with Bagpiping & Drumming; Balmoral Classic GATHERING: an evening reception with bagpiping, drumming, food and refreshment! 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Pittsburgh Athletic Association (PAA), 4215 Fifth Avenue (Oakland), Pittsburgh, PA 15213.

Tickets $20. 1-800-71-TICKETS, or online: http://www.showclix.com/event/3714713 .



Saturday, November 10

• Balmoral Classic - Concert with the 30 Member New York Metro Pipe Band performing at McGonigle Theatre, Central Catholic HS, Fifth Ave., in Oakland Information: George Balderose 412.323.2707.

Joining the Pipe Band on Stage is Phamie Gow, premier Scottish harpist and composer.



• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412.642.6622 is hosting their Annual Oyster Fest.

One of Ireland's great traditions, the Oyster Fest is a new Harp and Fiddle tradition that blends delicious oyster selections and great Irish music. An all day and night event, it is quickly becoming one of our signature events.



Sunday, November 11

• Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM broadcasts at 12:30pm. Live stream at www.wedo810.com. The Ireland Report from Galway with Brian Nolan.



Saturday, November 17

• 2nd Annual Fundraiser for the Friends of Anne Mullaney Dream for Haiti Fundraiser at Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, in The Strip. Buffet Dinner begins @ 6:30pm open bar from 6:30pm to 11pm. You can bid on auction items and there will be a Chinese auction; entertainment for the evening will be Gerry Timlin. Contact David Regan 412.642.6622 or Email: davidregan@harpandfiddle.com.



Sunday, November 18

• Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM at 12:30pm; Live stream at www.wedo810.com. The Ireland Report from Dublin with Davy Kettyles.



• The Gaelic Arts Society of Pittsburgh will honor deceased members with a Memorial Mass at St. Paul’s Cathedral in Oakland at Noon. Information James Butler 412.856.6806.



Sunday, November 25

• Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM at 12:30pm; Live stream at www.wedo810.com. The Ireland Report from Belfast with Mairtin O’Muilleoir, Managing Director of the Belfast Media Group & Publisher of the Irish Echo out of New York. www.belfastmediagroup.com and www.irishecho.com.



Friday, November 30 & Saturday, December 1

• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412.642.6622 is featuring Seamus Kennedy, singer, story teller, funny man, humanitarian. He’ll keep you in stitches and entertain you all night. 9pm both nights.



Sunday, December 2

• Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM at 12:30pm; Live stream at www.wedo810.com. The Ireland Report from Donegal with Patricia Sharkey, Editor of the Donegal Newsletter, www.dun-na-ngall.com.



Friday, December 7

• The Gaelic Arts Society of Pittsburgh, Annual Christmas Party, details TBA.



Sunday, December 9

• Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM broadcasts at 12:30pm. Live stream at www.wedo810.com. The Ireland Report from Galway with Brian Nolan.



Sunday, December 16

• Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM at 12:30pm; Live stream at www.wedo810.com. The Ireland Report from Dublin with Davy Kettyles.



Sunday, December 23

• Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM at 12:30pm; Live stream at www.wedo810.com. The Ireland Report from Belfast with Mairtin O’Muilleoir, Managing Director of the Belfast Media Group & Publisher of the Irish Echo out of New York. www.belfastmediagroup.com and www.irishecho.com.


“SPECIAL” – April 22 through May 3, 2013 for 10-Nights

• During 2013, Echoes of Erin will be in the 25th year on the air at WEDO 810AM. To celebrate, come ‘Dance with me in Ireland’ as we have our own ‘Gathering’ visiting Armagh, Belfast, Derry, Donegal, Galway, Clare, and Dublin. We’ll meet up with our News Correspondents, travel the highways and byways, visit a variety of attractions and sites, share meals, stories, music, and whatever adventures come our way. Contact me for information diane.byrnes@verizon.net or 412.781.6368, or Select International w/ Susan 1.800.842.4842.

Monday, September 10, 2012

Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM

Celebrating 25 years
We’ll have our own “Gathering” with this
Customized Tour of Ireland

April 22, 2013 to May 3, 2013

Visit: Crossmaglen, South Armagh, Belfast, Derry,
Donegal, Galway, Clare, & Dublin.

Tour – Slieve Gullion, Belfast City,
Titanic Centre, Stormont, An Cultúrlann,
Political Murals, Carrick-a-Rede Bridge,
Giant’s Causeway
Walls of Derry, The Bogside,
Slieve League, Glencolmcille,
Sites in Donegal, Galway City,
Bunratty Folk Park, Kilkenny Castle, Dublin City.
Music and a few surprises along the way!

$3,550. PP/ DO – Includes:

Round Trip Air PIT / Dublin / PIT,
Airport Taxes & surcharges (subject to change)
Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation.
10-Nights Bed & Breakfast at First Class Hotels
10-Breakfasts, 1-Lunch, 10-Dinners with a Dinner Cruise on Lough Corrib &
Bunratty Medieval Banquet.

Sites and Admissions described above.
Traveler’s Insurance highly recommended.

Not Included: Beverages, Lunches except for day 2,
Airline luggage & excess luggage fees,
Gratuity to Driver & Guide

Tour Operator: SELECT International
Information: 1-800.842.4842
Call Susan for Registration Form

'ECHOES OF ERIN’ with Diane Byrnes
Every Sunday at 12:30 pm
diane.byrnes@verizon.net / 412.781.6368
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ECHOES OF ERIN
Hosted by Diane Byrnes

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September 9, 2012 – PROGRAM # 1277
IRELAND REPORT with
Brian Nolan, Galway

Ireland Report News Correspondents

Patricia Sharkey, Editor, Donegal Newsletter -
Brian Nolan, Barna, Co. Galway
Davy Kettyles, Dublin

Maírtin O’Muilleoir, Belfast -
Balmoral Sinn Féin Representative,

Managing Director, Belfast Media Group -
Publisher, www.irishecho.com/

Pittsburgh Irish Network,

The Ireland Report Sponsor for September
Allegheny County Board, Ancient Order of Hibernians
Sponsor for An Inspirational Moment
Gaelic Arts Society of Pittsburgh

911 Tribute

September 11th
sung by Alan Burke, written by Davy Kettyles
CD ‘Davy Kettyles’

RTE Ireland 911 Tribute
by Joe Kearney
CD ‘RTE Ireland Tribute’

Fr. Mallory’s Dance
by Evans & Doherty
 ‘Evans & Doherty 25 Years’

The Homes of Donegal 
 Celtic Thunder featuring Keith Harkin
CD ‘Take Me Home’

Showman Love by Skeeryvore
CD ‘World of Chances’


Inspirational Moment
Poem: Bogland by Seamus Heaney
CD ‘The Poet & The Piper’

Under A Violet Moon
by Candace Knight
CD ‘Blackmore’s Night’


Ride On
by Celtic Thunder featuring Ryan Kelly
CD ‘Voyage II’


Reels: Kilteery Pier / Edenderry Reel
by Dylan Foley
CD ‘Hup! Dylan Foley’

The Ireland Report with Brian Nolan, Galway

Young Land; Ancient Land
by Tommy Makem
CD ‘Ancient Pulsing

Whiskey In The Jar
by Celtic Thunder
featuring Keith Harkin & Neil Byrne
CD ‘Heritage’

The Dutchman
by Celtic Thunder featuring Keith Harkin
CD ‘Heritage’

he Wild Colonial Boy
by Makem & Spain Brothers
CD ‘Home Away From Home’

DATELINE IRISH

In The Wishing Well
by Cathie Ryan
CD ‘Through Wind and Rain’

Humors of Castlefin / High Road to Glin
 by Dylan Foley
CD ‘Hup! Dylan Foley’




Monday, September 03, 2012

Samhain - 2012

S A M H A I N
(Origin of Halloween)
CELTIC NEW YEAR CELEBRATION
Sunday, October 14, 2012
Doors Open 4:00PM

Join us under our
    Violet Moon!




We'll have Cauldrons of 13 with SURPRISES!!!

At

M U L L A N E Y ’S    C A S T L E
(MULLANEY’S HARP & FIDDLE)















24th Street & Penn Ave. in The Strip
2329 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh PA 15222

Entertainment with

Jack Puskar, Callan, Na Gaels, and
Whiskey Limerick!

Donation $20.00 At Door
Cash Bar, Order from the Menu, Free Appetizers
Cultural Baskets and
Costume Contest with Prizes














ECHOES OF ERIN on WEDO 810AM
Every Sunday at 12:30 pm


Information: Diane Byrnes 412.781.6368

Samhain benefits Irish Radio Programming

Dateline Irish-Sept 2

Echoes of Erin, WEDO 810AM
www.pittsburghirish.org/echoesoferin
Sunday 12:30PM – 2:00PM

Diane V. Byrnes --  DATELINE IRISH
78 Grant Avenue -- September 2
Pittsburgh PA 15223 -- Program # 1276
412.781.6368
www.wedo810.com  Listen Live
Email: diane.byrnes@verizon.net

Check out links for most local entertainers, organizations, and Irish businesses at the end of Dateline.

Dateline Irish is sponsored by BrandMill, LLC www.brandmill.com – 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, September 2

• Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM at 12:30pm; Live stream at www.wedo810.com.  The Ireland Report from Donegal with Patricia Sharkey, Editor of the Donegal Newsletter, www.dun-na-ngall.com.  Guest in studio Jack Webber, Gaelic Arts Society, sponsor of An Inspirational Moment this month.

Now through October 13

• Photography by Como (Carmen DiGiacomo) will be on display at the Schoolhouse Arts Center, 2600 South Park Road in Bethel Park, PA 15102, 412.835.9898. Como’s selection will include framed and unframed images including a number of black & white images. Studio is open Tuesday thru Saturday, 10am – 4pm.

Monday, September 3

• Pool at The Irish Centre closes for the season.

Tuesday, September 4

• Riley’s Pour House, 215 East Main St. in Carnegie – 412.279.0770. Entertainment with Haywood on Keyboard, 7pm – 10:30pm.

• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412.642.6622 – Ceili Dancing from 7:00pm.

Wednesday, September 5

• Riley’s Pour House, 215 East Main St. in Carnegie, 412.279.0770. Open Stage Night w/ Ted Aiken, 7pm.

• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412.642.6622, Pittsburgh Irish Festival Volunteer Party, 7pm.

Thursday, September 6

• Riley’s Pour House, 215 East Main St. in Carnegie, 412.279.0770, No entertainment, just some good old fashioned craic!

Friday, September 7

• Riley’s Pour House, 215 East Main St. in Carnegie, 412.279.0770. Entertainment with Ricky Manning, 8pm.

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

Friday, September 7 through Sunday, September 9

• Pittsburgh Irish Festival @ Riverplex @ Sandcastle near The Waterfront in West Homestead. http://www.pghirishfest.org/. Entertainment: Gaelic Storm-Friday ONLY, Makem and Spain Brothers, Skerryvore (Scotland), Beltaine (Poland), Tom Sweeney (Ireland), Screaming Orphans (Ireland), Evans and Doherty (Canada), David Kincaid, Homeland, Two2Many, Cahal Dunne, Dennis Doyle, Matthew Craig and The Kerry Tipper Band, Red Hand Paddy, Hooley, Mike Gallagher, Burke Conroy School of Irish Dance, Pittsburgh Ceili Club, Pittsburgh Irish Reelers, Bell School of Irish Dance, Shovlin Academy of Irish Dance, Terry Griffith, Ballet Academy of Pittsburgh, Corned Beef and Curry, Alan Irvine, Pittsburgh Police Emerald Society Pipes and Drums Band, B. Bearded Irishmen, Patrick Regan, Callán, Slua, and more to be announced! (Program subject to change) $10.00 adult advance, $12.00 at the gate, $8.00 Senior (60+) and Students with ID, $5.00 Military Active/Retired and Public Safety Officers with ID, children (12 years and younger) - free! Tickets can be purchased at the gate or in advance at www.pghirishfest.org. $3.00 ADMISSION FRIDAY 4:00-6:00PM ages 13 +, $5.00 ADMISSION FRIDAY 6:00-8:00 WITH COLLEGE ID. Riverplex (between Sandcastle and Waterfront), 1000 Sandcastle Drive, West Homestead (Pittsburgh), PA 15120. Information 412.422.1113.

Saturday, September 8

• Riley’s Pour House, 215 East Main St. in Carnegie, 412.279.0770. Entertainment with Ballad Singer Sean McClorey 6pm to 8pm, then Lawrence Connelly from 8pm to Midnight.

• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412.642.6622 Corned Beef & Curry, 9pm.

Sunday, September 9

• Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM broadcasts at 12:30pm. Live stream at www.wedo810.com. The Ireland Report from Galway with Brian Nolan.

Tuesday, September 11

• Riley’s Pour House, 215 East Main St. in Carnegie – 412.279.0770. Entertainment with Haywood on Keyboard, 7pm – 10:30pm.

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

Wednesday, September 12

• CUE BALL is performing a special show at Hemlock Grove behind the beautiful Hartwood Mansion. Bring a chair, blanket, picnic basket, bottle of wine (alcohol is permitted), etc. There is access from Saxonburg Boulevard entrance to Hartwood Acres and the Mansion. http://www.cueballmusic.com/home.cfm

• Riley’s Pour House, 215 East Main St. in Carnegie, 412.279.0770. ‘Free Form Open Stage Night,’ 7pm.

• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412.642.6622, features Guitars Under the Stars with Mike Filosemi (of 8th St. Rox).

Thursday, September 13

• Riley’s Pour House, 215 East Main St. in Carnegie, 412.279.0770, entertainment with Rusty Biker Band featuring Dana. Rusty Biker was formed in 2010 as an acoustic band offering rock, blues, country and folk favorites and originals to listeners in the greater Pittsburgh area. Our performance style allows for improvisation, experimentation and audience participation.

Thursday, September 12 through Saturday, September 15

• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412.642.6622 features Tom O’Carroll, originally from Dublin. Tom is a singer, musician, story teller; Thursday 8pm, Friday (it’s also Happy Hour at 5:30pm with The Professor & Mary Fran) & Saturday 9pm.

Friday, September 14 – Half Way to St. Patrick’s Day

• Riley’s Pour House, 215 East Main St. in Carnegie – 412.279.0770 is hosting a 2-Day Half Way to St. Patrick’s Day beginning at 8pm with Corned Beef & Curry

Saturday, September 15 – Half Way to St. Patrick’s Day

• Riley’s Pour House, 215 East Main St. in Carnegie – 412.279.0770 is hosting a 2-Day Half Way to St. Patrick’s Day beginning at NOON with an All-Day celebration of Irish Music! Ricky Manning & Sean McClorey - Noon - 3:00 p.m.; The Rivermen - 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.;  Guaranteed Irish - 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.;  Mike Gallagher Himself - 9:00 p.m. – Midnight

• AOH Division 17 in Monroeville is celebrating Half Way to St. Patrick’s Day with Corned Beef & Curry at the Irish Club on Monroeville, 8:30pm. Information 412.829.2339.

• PGAA Golf Outing at Murrysville Golf Course. Information: Fergal Finnan to register at ffinnan@yahoo.com.

Sunday, September 16

• Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM at 12:30pm; Live stream at www.wedo810.com. The Ireland Report from Dublin with Davy Kettyles. Interview with IAUC National President, Thomas Burke.

• The Gaelic Arts Society of Pittsburgh hosts its ‘Season Opening Luncheon’ at the Pittsburgh Athletic Association, Fifth Ave. in Oakland. Greetings at 11:30am, Buffet at Noon, Guest Speaker. Reservations required by September 11. Information: John Webber 412.758.5446. Send payment, $15 to J.F. Webber, PO Box 10799, Pgh PA 15203.

Wednesday, September 19

• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412.642.6622 features Sara Wallace at 8pm.

Friday, September 21

• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412.642.6622 features Happy Hour at 5:30pm with Dean Kostlich, then Donny Irish at 9pm.

Saturday, September 22

• Highland Games at Idlewild Park in Ligioner. This is a date change from past years.

• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412.642.6622 features a non-Irish night with 8th Street Rox, 9pm.

Sunday, September 23

• Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM at 12:30pm; Live stream at www.wedo810.com. The Ireland Report from Belfast with Mairtin O’Muilleoir, Managing Director of the Belfast Media Group & Irish Echo out of New York. www.belfastmediagroup.com and www.irishecho.com.

Monday, September 24

• The Irish Echo is honoring Irish America’s labor legacy. The event will honor 50 leading Irish American men and women in today’s labor movement, while at the same time reflecting on the work of those historical giants who paved the way to labor’s central role in contemporary American life. Event takes place 6:30pm at Bobby Van’s Steakhouse, 25 Broad Street, New York; Guest Speaker: Gerry Adams, T.D. RSVP: Madeline O’Boyle, 212.482.4818 x 123. Nominations now open: www.irishecho.com/labor50.

Wednesday, September 26

• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412.642.6622 features Dave Morgan, from the islands to the Highlands! (Steel drums and Bag pipes)!! 7pm.

Friday, September 28

• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412.642.6622 features Happy Hour at 5:30pm with Andy Halter then its Ballad Singer Terry Griffith at 9pm.

Saturday, September 29

• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412.642.6622 features our own Mark Guiser on vocals & guitar, 9pm.

Sunday, September 30

• Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM at 12:30pm; Live stream at www.wedo810.com. The Ireland Report with Diane Byrnes, County Allegheny.

• Celtic Thunder in Concert at the Benendum.

Monday, October 1

• AOH Division 4 will sponsor their ‘Irish Heritage Golf Classic’ at the Diamond Run Golf Club. Proceeds benefit Tuition Assistance Fund. Shotgun start at 9:30am. Tee sponsorships welcome. Information Bob Parry 724.933.0427 or parryr@consolidated.net .

Wednesday, October 3 thru Wednesday, November 14

• Window To Ireland, an overview of 16 different topics of Irish culture with guest speakers. Six classes, 7pm to 9pm at Mt. Lebanon High School, Room 414, 155 Cochran Road, Pittsburgh PA 15228. www.mtleganoneducation.edu or phone 412.344.2020. Course # 305. Tuition. Registration by September 20.

Thursday, October 4 thru Thursday, November 8

• ‘Names – their Origin and Meaning’, travel through eight different countries and study their ethnic Names. Six classes, Wednesdays, 7pm to 9pm at Mt. Lebanon High School, Room 414, 155 Cochran Road, Pittsburgh PA 15228. www.mtleganoneducation.edu  or phone 412.344.2020. Course # 409. Tuition. Registration by September 20.

Saturday & Sunday, October 6 & 7

• Pittsburgh Halloween Feis at the Pittsburgh Airport Hyatt Regency. Information: Jim Graven 724.834.0233, E-mail kayaks201@verizon.net.

Sunday, October 7

• Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM at 12:30pm; Live stream at www.wedo810.com. The Ireland Report from Donegal with Patricia Sharkey, Editor of the Donegal Newsletter, www.dun-na-ngall.com

October 6-14, 2012

• Casey Travel presents “Musical Tour of Ireland” with Tom Sweeney. Overnight in Galway, Killarney, Waterford, Kilkenny, & Dublin. Visit: Tours of Galway & Limerick, Cliffs of Moher, Connemara Marble Factory, Foynes Flying, Blarney Castle & Woollen Mills, Dingle Peninsula Tour, Dunbrody Famine ship, Kilkenny Castle, Trinity College. Hotel w/private bath, 8-Full Breakfasts, 7-Dinners including medieval banquet at Dunguaire Castle, & Taylor’s Three Rock. Contact Jerry Casey, 888.564.7474, E-mail info@musicaltoursofireland.com  Website: www.musicaltoursofireland.com.

Saturday, October 13

• AOH Division 17 in Monroeville are celebrating Half Way is hosting a celebration with entertainment by Whiskey Outlays, performing contemporary, popular favorites, and a bit o’Irish, at the Irish Club on Monroeville, 8:30pm. Information 412.829.2339.

Sunday, October 14

Echoes of Erin presents Samhain, the Celtic New Year Celebration at Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, @ 4pm. It is the ‘Cauldron of 13’. Entertainment with Jack Puskar, Na Gaels, ‘Whiskey Limerick, A shot of Irish with an American Chaser,’ & Callan. Raffles, Cultural Baskets, Costume Contest, Donation at Door $20. Information: Diane Byrnes 412.781.6368.

Friday & Saturday, October 19 & 20

• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412.642.6622 features The Michael O’Brian Band in from Johnstown, 9pm both nights.

Sunday, October 21

• The Gaelic Arts Society of Pittsburgh begins their season with a program “The Jewish in Ireland”, Epiphany Church McDowell Hall, Earl McCabe, 412.761.1844.

Thursday, October 25

• LAOH Division 4, North Hills, is sponsoring a ‘Guest Bartender Fundraiser’ at Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle from 5pm to 7:30pm. Irish Auction Baskets, 50/50 Raffle, and come dressed in your Samhain / Halloween costumes. Guest Bartenders TBA, no Cover Charge.

Sunday, October 28

• Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM at 12:30pm; Live stream at www.wedo810.com. The Ireland Report from Belfast with Mairtin O’Muilleoir, Managing Director of the Belfast Media Group & Irish Echo out of New York. www.belfastmediagroup.com  and www.irishecho.com.

Sunday, November 4

• The Gaelic Arts Society of Pittsburgh presents Cathsaigh (Casey in Gaelic), an accomplished with two recordings to her credit. Information: Earl McCabe 412.761.1844.

November 9 & 10

• 6th Annual Balmoral Classic, Reception on Friday with Bagpiping & Drumming; Concert on Saturday with the NY Metro Pipe Band performing at McGonigle Theatre, Central Catholic HS, Fifth Ave., in Oakland Information: George Balderose 412.323.2707. Further details TBA.

Saturday, November 10

• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412.642.6622 is hosting their Annual Oyster Festival. Details TBA.

Saturday, November 17

• 2nd Annual Fundraiser for the Friends of Anne Mullaney Dream for Haiti Fundraiser at Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, in The Strip. Details TBA. Contact David Regan 412.642.6622 or Email: davidregan@harpandfiddle.com.

Sunday, November 18

• The Gaelic Arts Society of Pittsburgh will honor deceased members with a Memorial Mass at St. Paul’s Cathedral in Oakland at Noon. Information James Butler 412.856.6806.

Friday, November 30 & Saturday, December 1

• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412.642.6622 is featuring Seamus Kennedy, singer, story teller, funny man, humanitarian. He’ll keep you in stitches and entertain you all night. 9pm both nights.

Friday, December 7

• The Gaelic Arts Society of Pittsburgh, Annual Christmas Party, details TBA.

SPECIAL” – April 22 through May 3, 2013 for 10-Nights
• During 2013, Echoes of Erin will be in the 25th year on the air at WEDO 810AM. To celebrate, come ‘Dance with me in Ireland’ as we have our own ‘Gathering’ visiting Armagh, Belfast, Derry, Donegal, Galway, Clare, and Dublin. We’ll meet up with our News Correspondents, travel the highways and byways, visit a variety of attractions and sites, share meals, stories, music, and whatever adventures come our way. Contact me for information diane.byrnes@verizon.net  or 412.781.6368, or Select.International w/ Susan 1.800.842.4842.

Playlist - September 2

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September 2, 2012 – PROGRAM # 1276

IRELAND REPORT with
Patricia Sharkey, Editor, Donegal Newsletter
www.dun-na-ngall.com

Ireland Report News Correspondents
Patricia Sharkey, Editor, Donegal Newsletter
www.dun-na-ngall.com

Brian Nolan, Barna, Co. Galway

Davy Kettyles, Dublin

Maírtin O’Muilleoir, Belfast
Sinn Féin Representative, Balmoral Area
www.newbelfast.com
Managing Director, Belfast Media Group –
Publisher, www.irishecho.com/

Pittsburgh Irish Network,
www.pittsburghirish.org

The Ireland Report Sponsor for September
Allegheny County Board, Ancient Order of Hibernians

Today's Playlist  

Maloney the Rolling Mill Man
by Mick Moloney
CD ‘Far From the Shamrock Shore’ – the Irish American Experience in song

The World Turned Upside Down (The Digger’s Song)
by Karan Casey
CD ‘Songlines’

Eire Canal
by Tommy Makem
CD ‘From the Archives’

Red Rose Cafe
by Celtic Thunder featuring George Donaldson
CD ‘Voyage II’

Men of Erin
by The Elders featuring Ian Byrne
CD ‘Live at the Gem’

Private Maguire
by David Kincaid
CD ‘The Irish American Song’

Chat with John F. Webber

Inspirational Moment
Young Land; Ancient Land
by Tommy Makem
CD ‘Ancient Pulsing

The Day I Left Castlebar
by Big Tom
CD ‘Volume 1. August 1993’

Julianne
by Jimmy Hynes
CD ‘Roseland Productions – Irish Country’

The Ireland Report with Patricia Sharkey, Donegal
Sponsor – Allegheny County Board, Ancient Order of Hibernians

Traveling to Skellig Michael
by Tommy Makem
CD ‘Ancient Pulsing

Interview w/ John F. Webber, Gaelic Arts Society of Pittsburgh

Under A Violet Moon
by Candace Knight
CD ‘Blackmore’s Night’

The Homes of Donegal
by Tommy Sweeney
CD ‘The Irish Folk Collection’

Dateline Irish

Girl You Don’t Meet Every Day
by Callan
CD ‘Road to Fort Duquesne’

The Farmer’s Frolic
by Gaelic Storm
CD ‘Gaelic Storm’









Echoes of Erin - Fall 2012

Hello Friends,

It has been quite a while since I have posted to my blog.  So many interesting things are happening that I thought you may want to read about them.  I will post my news here along with Dateline Irish and the weekly Playlist.