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.

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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.