Irish Entertainment for October

Thanks to our good friend Diane Byrnes of Echoes of Erin, here are some fun things to do throughout October. For more entertainment ideas in future months, please visit the Echoes of Erin website.

Thursday, October 2

• “Window to Ireland’ classes at CCAC, Non-Credit Courses at Brentwood High School, 6:30PM to 8:30PM. Each week a new topic – October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2008. Information John Webber, 412.758.5446
  

Friday, October 3

• Pittsburgh Ceili Club, Workshop & Ceili at VFW, 1820 Morningside Ave., Morningside. Workshop 7:00 PM, Ceili 8:00 PM. Information: Bob Kaniecki412-486-2684
  

• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, The Michael O’Brian Band at 9:00 PM.

Saturday, October 4

• ‘An Irish-American Experience at Gettysburg’ Tour of the Gettysburg Battlefield & Soldiers National Cemetery from 9:15 AM to 2:30 PM. This trip is being organized by the AOH; information contact Jim Green 412.881.6499 or Jim McGuigan 717.360.5704. Cost for Tour - $50.00 per person. Limited Seating.

• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, The Michael O’Brian Band at 9:00 PM.

Sunday, October 5

• Echoes of Erin, WEDO 810AM at 1:00 PM; The Ireland Report with Patricia Sharkey, Editor, Donegal Newsletter – www.dun-na-ngall.com. In Studio Guest, John Graf with FACT (Friends Against Counterproductive Taxation). Email: info@stopdrinktax.com.

Wednesday, October 8

• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, presents Sean McCabe at 7:00 PM.

Thursday, October 9

• “Window to Ireland’ classes at CCAC, Non-Credit Courses at Brentwood High School, 6:30PM to 8:30PM. Each week a new topic – October 9, 16, 23, 30, 2008. Information John Webber, 412.758.5446 or Email: .

Friday & Saturday, October 10 & 11

• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, presents The Malones at 9:00 PM.

Saturday, October 11

• The Irish Centre of Pittsburgh will sponsor an “Irish Night” with Whiskey Limerick at 8:00 PM. Doors open at 7:00PM. Members $8.00 Non-Members $12.00.

• All Ireland Social at the American Legion Hall, 5857 Forbes Ave. in Squirrel Hill, 8:00PM. Music with CCE Musicians. Information: Ray Connolly at 412-373-7252.

Sunday, October 12

• Samhain, The Celtic New Year Celebration, a fundraiser for Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM at Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, (Mullaney’s Castle) 24th St. & Penn Ave. in The Strip. Doors open at 4:00PM, Local Talent with Terry Griffith, Christopher Laughrey with Casey Deely & Duane Davis, Jack Puskar, Michael Mykita with ‘rune’ readings & other interesting stuff, plus more with John McCann & Bob Banjeree. Costume Contest. Donation $15.00 at Door. Information Diane Byrnes 412-781-6368

Wednesday, October 15

• Ged Foley in Concert at the Map Room, 1126 So. Braddock Ave., Regent Square at 7:30PM. Suggested donation $10-$20. Ged Foley, a gifted guitarist and fiddle player, Ged has performed with the Battlefield Band, House Band and Patrick Street. http://gedfoley.com and http://www.myspace.com/gedfoley.

• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, presents Searson in Concert at 8:00 PM. Searson hail from Toronto.

Thursday & Friday, October 16 & 17

• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, presents Danny Burns and the Defectors, 8:00 PM.

Thursday, October 16

• “Window to Ireland’ classes at CCAC, Non-Credit Courses at Brentwood High School, 6:30PM to 8:30PM. Each week a new topic – October 16, 23, 30, 2008. Information John Webber, 412.758.5446

Saturday, October 18

• 14th Annual ‘Buddy Walk for Down Syndrome Awareness’ at Hartwood Acres. This is especially for Maeve Mannion, age 2. Information Gina Marton 412-860-1252.

• LAOH Division 11 will sponsor a ‘Celtic Halloween Fundraiser’ at St. Mary of the Mount Sullivan Hall, 115 Bigham St. Mt. Washington, from 7:00 PM. Entertainment by DJ – T. Tickets $15.00, BYOB. Information Maureen O’Toole 412.913.4184 or Clara Schillinger 412.734.1147.

• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, features their debut appearance in Pittsburgh – Birmingham Six out of Philadelphia listen at www.myspace.com/birminghamsix– they sound pretty good! - 9:00 PM.

Thursday, October 23

• “Window to Ireland’ classes at CCAC, Non-Credit Courses at Brentwood High School, 6:30PM to 8:30PM. This week ‘Irish Music’ with Diane Byrnes – October 23, 30, 2008. Information John Webber, 412.758.5446.

Friday, October 24

• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, features The Lisdoonvarna Festival.

Saturday, October 25

• Night at the Races to benefit both the Burke Conroy Irish Dancers and The Irish Centre of Pittsburgh. Doors open 6:30PM, Buffet Served 7:45PM, Races start 7:30PM. Admission $15 includes refreshments, BYOB. 10 Races / 10 Horses per race. Information: info@burke-conroy.com or 412-781-3273.

• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, presents The Notre Dame Glee Club special performance.

Thursday, October 30

• “Window to Ireland’ classes at CCAC, Non-Credit Courses at Brentwood High School, 6:30PM to 8:30PM. This week ‘Irish Dance’ with Liz Shovlin Grinko – October 30, 2008. Information John Webber, 412.758.5446.