Echoes of Erin Calendar

ECHOES OF ERIN, WEDO 810 am
Sunday’s, 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Irish / Celtic Radio Programming

www.pittsburghirish.org/echoesoferin
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20th Anniversary

Diane V. Byrnes DATELINE IRISH
778 GRANT AVE. April 27, 2008
PITTSBURGH, PA. 15223 PROGRAM # 1049
412.781.6368

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Sunday, April 27

• 200th Anniversary Mass was to be held at St. Patrick’s Church in The Strip, 11:00AM; however due to the larger crowd anticipated it has been moved to St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, 21st Street in The Strip, still at 11:00 AM.
• Echoes of Erin, The Ireland Report Mairtin O’Muilleoir, Belfast, Managing Editor, Belfast Media Group, www.apublishersblog.blogspot.com. Filling in is Ciara McGuigan.The Pittsburgh Celtics practice today at 1:00 PM Anderson Field, Shaler. The Men will practice every Tuesday and Sunday. The ladies Pittsburgh Banshees have training at 1pm at Carrick High School. You can get directions to the field on their website at www.pittsburghbanshees.com and the field address is 125 PARKFIELD STREET, PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA 15210.The Irish Centre of Pittsburgh has raffle tickets for the month of May, $5.00. Contact Lois Longo 412.271.9229. Proceeds will benefit the renovation of the restrooms at The Irish Centre.
• The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works features an Irish Session, call for details 412.381.4800.
  

Monday, April 28

• ·Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features an Acoustic Jam at 7:00 PM.

Tuesday, April 29

• ·Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, features Irish Night with Dennis Murphy at the bar. Harp & Guinness Specials from 8:00 PM.
• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, Ceili Dancing, 7:00 PM.
  

Wednesday, April 30

• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Potters Reel, 7 to 10 PM.
• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave., 412.642.6622, features Acoustic Night with Marty, Paul & Mary, 8 to 11 PM.
  

Friday, May 2

• The Annual Candlelight Memorial Service sponsored by The County of Allegheny Law Enforcement Memorial Association, the Fraternal Order of Police Fort Pitt Lodge #1, Police Lodge #91 and the Auxiliary of Fort Pitt Lodge #1 will participate in the Annual Candlelight Memorial Service, 8:00 at the Memorial Site, North Shore Drive and Art Rooney Way. A Memorial Mass takes place on May 18, see below.
• Pittsburgh Ceili Club is sponsoring their May Ceili at the Morningside VFW, 1820 Chislett Street in Morningside. Workshop with Liz Shovlin Grinko at 6:30PM, Ceili at 8:00PM with The Pittsburgh Session Musicians. Information 412.63.8686.
• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave., 412.642.6622, features Gerry Timlin, vocals & guitar, from Philadelphia. It has been 3 years since Gerry has performed at the Harp. 9:00 PM.
• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Mark Guiser on vocals & guitar, 9:00 PM.
  

Saturday, May 3

• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave., 412.642.6622, features Gerry Timlin on vocals & guitar, from Philadelphia.
• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Ballad Singer, Mike Gallagher 9:00 PM.
  

Sunday, May 4

• The Youth Gaelic Football Team has practice 11:30AM at Anderson Field in Shaler. Information: Johnny Connolly Email: jconnolly71@comcast.net.
• Echoes of Erin, The Ireland Report with Patricia Sharkey, Editor of the Donegal Newsletter. ‘An Inspirational Moment’ sponsored by Terry Callahan and the AOH Allegheny County Hunger Project.
• Irish Session at Murphy’s Tap Room, So. Braddock Ave. in Regent Square at 8:00PM. All are welcome.
  

Monday, May 5

• 1st Annual April Shovlin Memorial Golf Outing at Churchill Valley Country Club, proceeds benefit the General Scholarship Funds of Central Catholic and Oakland Catholic High Schools. Shotgun Start 12:30 PM, Lunch served at 11:00 AM. Information Eddie Friel, 724.772.4626.

Wednesday, May 7

• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Potters Reel 7-9PM.
• The Youth Gaelic Football Team has practice at Trafford Middle School at 6:00 PM. Information Email: jconnolly71@comcast.net.
  

Thursday, May 8

• University of Pittsburgh, Osher Institute Program Summer Session 1 – 10:00 AM to 11:50 AM, Irish Country (Ceili) Dancing. (2 hours / day, one day / week, for 5 weeks). No class May 15. Class Registration Required – Patricia at 412-624-7912 or Jack Webber at 412-758-5446. Classes conducted by Liz Shovlin Grinko, TMRF, and Susan Kozak.
• Trivia Fundraiser at Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave. in The Strip, 7:30PM. Proceeds benefit The Youth Gaelic Football Club; conducted by Johnny Connolly. Entertainment to follow.
  

Friday, May 9

• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave., 412.642.6622, features The Michael O’Brien Band from Johnstown, PA. at 9:00 PM
• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Sean McClorey, 9:00 PM.
• The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works, features Mark Guiser on vocals & guitar at 9:00 PM.
  

Saturday, May 10

• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave., 412.642.6622, features The Michael O’Brien Band from Johnstown, PA. at 9:00 PM.
• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Jack Puskar on vocals & guitar, 9:00 PM.
• The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works, features Christopher Laughrey at 9:00 PM.
  

Sunday, May 11 – Mother’s Day

• The Irish football teams in Pittsburgh have taken part in the Race For the Cure for the past few years and this year is no different. You can register online and join us in the run under the team name Pittsburgh Banshees LFC or just type in the Banshees. http://www.pittsburghraceforthecure.org/index.html . While the title of the event is “race for the cure”, some people jog but most people walk the course.

Monday, May 12

• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Acoustic Jam 7-10PM.

Wednesday, May 14

• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Potters Reel, 7-9PM.

Friday, May 16

• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave., 412.642.6622, features the ‘one and only’ Seamus Kennedy, singer, musician, storyteller, originally from Belfast, 9:00 PM.
• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Tony Egan on vocals & guitar, 9:00 PM.
  

Saturday, May 17

• All Ireland Athletic Club presents ‘The Matt Cunningham Ceili Band’ direct from Galway at The Irish Centre of Pittsburgh, 6886 Forward Ave., Squirrel Hill. Tickets – $12 Advance, $15 at Door, Nellie Mannion 412.362.1963.
• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave., 412.642.6622, features Seamus Kennedy at 9:00 PM.
• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Ballad Singer, Mike Gallagher, 9:00 PM.
  

Sunday, May 18

• 27th Annual Blue Mass at 10:00AM at St. Paul Cathedral with Bishop David Zubik. A Procession will form at Cardinal Dearden Center, 4721 Fifth Ave., across from Central Catholic HS at 9:15AM.
• The Youth Gaelic Football Club will have a ‘mini-camp’ for young folk’s ages 6 to 11 at Anderson Field. Details TBA.
• Echoes of Erin, WEDO 810AM at 1:00PM, The Ireland Report from Dublin with Ann Bray.
• The Gaelic Arts Society of Pittsburgh presents and “Educational Mini-Concert” by The Pittsburgh Chapter of the American Harp Society, 2:30 PM, Synod Hall, North Craig Street, Oakland. Free-will donation accepted at door. Information: 412.758.5446.
• Irish Session at Murphy’s Tap Room, So. Braddock Ave. in Regent Square at 8:00PM. All are welcome.
  

Wednesday, May 21

• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Potters Reel, 7-9PM.

Thursday, May 22

• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave., 412.642.6622, features Christopher Laughrey 8:00 PM.
  

Friday, May 23

• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave., 412.642.6622, features Irish Music, 9:00 PM.
• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Sean McClorey at 9:00 PM.
  

Saturday, May 24

• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave., 412.642.6622, features ‘8th Street Rox’, non-Irish night, 9:00 PM.
• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Mark Guiser on vocals & guitar, 9:00 PM.
  

Monday, May 26

• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Acoustic Jam, 7:00 PM

Wednesday, May 28

• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Potters Reel, 7-9 PM.

Friday, May 30

• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave., 412.642.6622, features Corned Beef & Curry at 9:00 PM.
• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Jack Puskar on vocals & guitar, 9:00 PM.
  

Saturday, May 31

• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave., 412.642.6622, features Irish Music, 9:00 PM.
• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Tony Egan on vocals & guitar, 9:00 PM.
  

Sunday, June 1

• The Grand Opening / Dedication for the Welsh Nationality Room at the University of Pittsburgh, 3:00 PM in Heinz Chapel. Reception in the Commons Room of the Cathedral of Learning and tours of the newly-finished room. Information: Dave Williams, peggie@nauticom.net.
• Gaelic Storm in Concert in Pittsburgh. Details TBA.
  

Saturday, June 7

• The Pittsburgh Celtics and Banshees Football Clubs are sponsoring an ‘Annual local Seven-a-Side Tournament’ at Founder’s Field off Route 910, Indianola. It is a grand day for everyone! Website: http://thepittsburghcelticsgfc.com.

Sunday, June 8

• The Gaelic Arts Society of Pittsburgh presents an ‘Irish High Tea’, 1:30 PM, Epiphany Church McDowell Hall. Reservations required. Information: Earl McCabe 412.761.1844 by June 2; Donation $12.00 pp.

Friday, June 13

• Round the House Band at Swisshelm Park Community Center, 1050 Windermere Drive, Swisshelm Park. Tickets at Door $8.00. Information: Dance Hotline 412.731.8661 or www.pittsburghcontra.org.

Saturday, June 14

• Claddagh Irish Pub, South Side Works, 407 Cinema Drive, 412.381.4800, features Round the House Band at 8:30PM.

Sunday, June 15

• Echoes of Erin, WEDO 810AM at 1:00 PM, The Ireland Report with Davy Kettyles, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh.
• Round the House Band conducting Music Workshops from 1:00 to 4:00PM; Details TBA.
• House Concert with Round the House Band, information 412.343.0498.
  

Saturday, June 28

• AOH Division 4, North Hills presents “A Day of Irish Entertainment” at Schitizen Park / The Croatian Center, Millvale, 12:00 Noon.

Wednesday, July 23 – Saturday, July 26

• AOH National Convention in New Orleans.

Friday, July 25 through Sunday, July 27

• Football News – CYC National Championships will be held in Philadelphia. Details TBA.

Friday, August 8

• AOH Division 32 Golf Outing at Cherry Hills Golf Club.

July 2009 – The AOH Pennsylvania State Convention will take place at the Radisson Hotel in Monroeville. Information: Denny Donnelly, 412-276-9312, Email: ddon633@comcast.net and Patti Flaus, Email: pyecat54@comcast.net.

LOCAL IRISH ENTERTAINERS WEBSITES
Check Performance Schedules, Etc.
Aran from Johnstown PA - http://www.people.iup.edu/rahkonen/Bands/Aran.htm
George Balderose - http://www.pittsburghpiper.com/
Carnival of Souls - http://www.carnivalofsouls.com
Ceann - http://www.ceannmusic.com/
Cue Ball Music - http://www.cueballmusic.com/index.asp
Cahal Dunne - http://www.cahaldunne.com/
Tony Egan - http://www.tonyegan.info
Michael Gallagher - http://www.mike-gallagher.com/
Terry Griffith - http://www.pittsburghirish.org/griffith
Guaranteed Irish - http://www.guaranteedirish.info/
Hiraeth - http://lugh.as.cmu.edu/Hiraeth.htm
Hooley - http://www.hooley.info
Laughrey Connolly- http://www.laughreyconnolly.com/
John McCann - http://www.johnmccannlive.com/
Michael Murphy & TSRB http://www.michaelmurphy.us/
Na Gaels - http://www.pittsburghirish.org/nagaels
Red Hand Paddy - http://www.redhandpaddy.com/
Rolling Scones - http://www.rollingscones.com

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 www.pittsburghbanshees@yahoo.com
Pittsburgh Celtics www.pittsburghcelticsgfc.com/
2008 Schedule
June 1 St. Pat’s @ Founders Field
June 7 Seven-Aside Competition @ Founders Field
June 22 Wolf Tones @ Founders Field
June 29 Pgh Celtics @ St. Jarlath’s in Cleveland
July 13 Pgh Celtics @ St. Pat’s in Cleveland
July 27 St. Jarlath’s @ Founders Field
Aug 3 Pgh Celtics @ Wolf Tones in Detroit
Aug 17 Midwest Final

Inspirational Moments Sponsored by:

• April Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, Maude Gonne Division 32, Carnegie; ‘The Brick’, ‘Ain’t That The Truth’, ‘The Easter Uprising’, ‘The Elderly Carpenter’
  
• May Terry Callahan & AOH Allegheny County Hunger Project

Future Guests:

• May 4 Tommy Butler, General Manager, The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant
• Jun 1 Sarah McAuliffe Bellin, National IAUC Fundraiser

SPONSORS OF THE IRELAND REPORT:
April AOH Division 1, South Hills
May Knights of Equity
June AOH Division 4, North Hills
July Ireland Institute of Pittsburgh
August AOH Division 21, Garfield-Bloomfield
September AOH County Board
October AOH Division 32, Carnegie
November Irish American Unity Conference
December Daughters of Erin