Dateline October 7

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

Diane V. Byrnes                             DATELINE IRISH
78 Grant Avenue                            October 7, 2012
Pittsburgh PA 15223                      Program # 1281
412.781.6368 www.wedo810.com  Listen Live
Email: diane.byrnes@verizon.net


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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. The Sponsor of The Ireland Report is Ancient Order of Hibernians, Sean MacBride Division 32 in Carnegie.



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 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.



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.



Tuesday, October 9

• 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, October 10

• Riley’s Pour House, 215 East Main St. in Carnegie, 412.279.0770. ‘Open Stage Night with Rusty Bikers,’ 7pm. EDECS@gmail.com.



Thursday, October 11

• Riley’s Pour House, 215 East Main St. in Carnegie, 412.279.0770. ‘Young John Gallagher,’ 8pm.



Friday, October 12

• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412.642.6622 features Happy Hour at 5:30pm with The Professor and Mary Fran, then at 9pm it’s Ballad Singer, Terry Griffith.



• Riley’s Pour House, 215 East Main St. in Carnegie, 412.279.0770, entertainment at 8pm with Corned Beef & Curry.



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.

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

• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412.642.6622 features Guaranteed Irish at 9pm.


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. The Sponsor of The Ireland Report is Ancient Order of Hibernians, Sean MacBride Division 32 in Carnegie.



• 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.



Wednesday, October 17

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



• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412.642.6622 features John Wiatrak at 7pm.



Thursday, October 18

• Riley’s Pour House, 215 East Main St. in Carnegie, 412.279.0770 featuring Bob Banerjee (of Corned Beef & Curry) at 8pm.



• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle features TRIVIA 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, October 19

• Riley’s Pour House, 215 East Main St. in Carnegie, 412.279.0770 featuring Jim Lamb (of Guaranteed Irish) at 8pm.



Friday & Saturday, October 19 & 20

• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412.642.6622 it’s Happy Hour with Dean Kostlich at 5:30pm then it’s The Michael O’Brian Band in from Johnstown, 9pm both nights.



Saturday, October 20

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



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 Sponsor of The Ireland Report is Ancient Order of Hibernians, Sean MacBride Division 32 in Carnegie.



• 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.



Wednesday, October 24

• Riley’s Pour House, 215 East Main St. in Carnegie, 412.279.0770 featuring ‘Open Stage w/ Rusty Bikers’ EEDECS@gmail.com at 7:30pm.



• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412.642.6622 features Ballad Singer Mike Gallagher at 7pm.



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. This will be a big event!! Guest Bartender will be St. Patrick the bartender, PLUS MORE!! THEN

• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412.642.6622 features ‘Irish Jam Session’ about 7:30pm.



• Riley’s Pour House, 215 East Main St. in Carnegie, 412.279.0770 featuring ‘Special Guest – TBD’ at 8pm.





Friday, October 26

• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412.642.6622 presents ‘Happy Hour with Andy Halter at 5:30pm, then ‘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.



• Riley’s Pour House, 215 East Main St. in Carnegie, 412.279.0770 featuring Corned Beef & Curry at 8pm.



Saturday, October 27

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



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



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. The Sponsor of The Ireland Report is Ancient Order of Hibernians, Sean MacBride Division 32 in Carnegie.



Tuesday, October 30

• Riley’s Pour House, 215 East Main St. in Carnegie, 412.279.0770 featuring Haywood on Keyboard at 7pm.

• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412.642.6622 presents Ceili Dancing at 7pm.



Wednesday, October 31 – HALLOWEEN

• Riley’s Pour House, 215 East Main St. in Carnegie, 412.279.0770 featuring ‘Young John Gallagher’ performing for the HALLOWEEN PARTY at 7pm.



Thursday, November 1

• Riley’s Pour House, 215 East Main St. in Carnegie, 412.279.0770 featuring ‘Special Guest - TBD’ at 8pm.



Friday, November 2

• Riley’s Pour House, 215 East Main St. in Carnegie, 412.279.0770 featuring Jim Lamb (of Guaranteed Irish) at 8pm.



Saturday, November 3

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



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.



• Pittsburgh Celtics and Banshees will present a “Highlight Film Screening” at Dormont Theater as they will be showing the highlights from the 2012 season including the National Championship run in Philadelphia beginning at 7:00pm. This will be taking the place of a celebratory banquet. Details will be coming soon.


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.