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

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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.