Father Thomas O'Donnell Receives Lifetime Membership
Father Thomas O’Donnell receives his lifetime membership from Division 23 President Tim Donaldson. In the background - Division 23 recording secretary Dan Dixon and financial secretary Dan Tobin.
Many thanks to Chris Cahillane for taking some great pictures at this month's St. Patrick's Day Parade and thanks to Diane Byrnes for taking our pictures and sending them on to the Irish Echo National Newspaper and getting great press coverage for AOH 32 (See 4 pictures below).
There will be over 1,500 Pysanky (Easter Eggs) and over 300 specialty eggs, handcrafted cultural items from Ukraine & Eastern Europe, basket raffles, door prizes and ethnic foods. This is their biggest fundraiser of the year - please support them.
AOH Blog Post and Email Post - unpaid 2009 dueWe STILL have 24 Division 32 members that HAVE NOT paid their 2009 dues. They must be paid before March 31 or we pay a fine to the National AOH for each member that did not pay. Also, the dues go up to $30 after March 31. Please send your payment to Bernie Donnelly at 1358 Raven Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15243 or call him with questions at 412.279.8220.
Mrs. Pete Monaghan came into the newsroom to pay for her husband's obituary. She was told by the kindly newsman that it was a dollar a word and he remembered Pete and wasn't it too bad about him passing away. She thanked him for his kind words and bemoaned the fact that she only had two dollars. But she wrote out the obituary, "Pete died." The newsman said he thought old Pete deserved more and he'd give her three more words at no charge. Mrs. Pete Monaghan thanked him and rewrote the obituary: "Pete died. Boat for sale"
Michael Collins (16 October 1890 – 22 August 1922) was an Irish revolutionary leader, Minister for Finance in the First Dáil of 1919, Director of Intelligence for the IRA, and member of the Irish delegation during the Anglo-Irish Treaty negotiations.
As Hibernians and as Christians we celebrate the central Mysteries of our faith during this month of April. Without the Death and Resurrection of Christ, our faith would have no meaning. Christ, Our Redeemer, suffered and died for us to give each one of us salvation. By His Resurrection, Jesus truly proved that he was the Messiah. In His rising from the dead, Christ has given all of us the promise and hope that we will one day also rise to be gloriously happy with Our Father in the Eternal Kingdom.
The Resurrection of Christ is the most important event in the history of the world. As we contemplate this mystery of the Cross and Resurrection, we begin to see that pain, suffering and death will be transformed into new life. God, who is a God of life, has assured us that ultimately there is nothing to fear, not even death itself.
Our task as Christians is to believe in spite of all that we see in the world around us -- the pain and suffering of war, violence, the killing of the unborn, hunger and poverty. To hold this kind of unshakeable hope in the face of what we hear and witness every day may, to some people, be an act of insanity. We may not have a reasonable argument for our position, for our hope. Instead of a logical answer, we have a person —Jesus Christ, risen from the dead.
Mary Magdalene also carried this hope in her heart. He had given her life back to her, and she, in turn, gave her life to him as one of his most faithful and loving followers. When she comes to his tomb, the two angels ask her: “Woman, why are you weeping?” Are we being asked the same question? When Jesus rose from the dead, all of us rose with him. Jesus’ resurrection was the ultimate and final sign that life is stronger than death. We firmly hold and believe that death is not the end of who we are. Death is merely a stage that we go through. On Easter morning Jesus emerged on the other side of death into a new and eternal life. You and I have been given that same hope and promise.
On Easter Sunday in 1916 brave Irish heroes began the fight for religious and political independence of the Irish people after hundreds of years of oppression. On this Easter Sunday let us pray that finally there will be a lasting and just peace in all of Ireland.
With every blessing in Unity, Friendship and Christian Charity,
It seems three Irishmen, Sean, Michael and Tim, passed over at the same time. Upon encountering the Pearly Gates, they were met by ST. Patrick himself, and he addressed the boys thus: "Lads, I'm here to welcome you to heaven where you will spend eternity. Just remember one thing, when you go through these gates, don't step on any of the ducks or you'll be punished for eternity. Sean went in first and was amazed to see that the entire landscape was encompassed by ducks, and try as he might, sure enough he stepped on one. He was immediately joined by one of the homeliest colleens he's ever laid eyes on, and she said,"Well love, you stepped on a duck and now we're together for all time."And of course the exact same thing happened to Michael only his companion was even the worse for wear. By this time Tim was absolutely terrified. And he gingerly managed to make it most of the way across the court without stepping on a single duck. Suddenly, his arm was taken by a young lass. Tim looked over and beheld the most beautiful, graceful, blue-eyed woman he's ever seen in all his life. He gasped, "I don't understand it!" The young beauty answered, "Well I'm sure I don't either, I was walking along minding my own business, when all of a sudden I stepped on a duck."
This week's famous Irishman is Eamon de Valera Eamon de Valera (14 October 1882 – 29 August 1975) was one of the dominant political figures in 20th century Ireland. His political career spanned over half a century, from 1917 to 1973; he served multiple terms as head of government and head of state, and is credited with a leading role in the authorship of the present-day Constitution of Ireland.
The elderly priest, speaking to the younger priest, said, 'You had a good idea to replace the first four pews with plush bucket theater seats. It worked like a charm. The front of the church always fills first now.'
The young priest nodded, and the old priest continued, 'And you told me adding a little more beat to the music would bring young people back to church, so I supported you when you brought in that rock 'n roll gospel choir. Now our services are consistently packed to the balcony.' 'Thank you, Father,' answered the young priest. 'I am pleased that you are open to the new ideas of Youth.'
'All of these ideas have been well and good,' said the elderly priest, 'But I'm afraid you've gone too far with the drive-thru confessional.' "But Father,' protested the young priest, 'my confessions have nearly doubled since I began that!' 'Yes,' replied the elderly priest, 'and I appreciate that.... But the flashing neon sign, 'Toot 'n Tell or Go to Hell' cannot stay on the church roof.'
Recently, Germany conducted some scientific exploration involving their best scientists. Core drilling samples of earth were taken to a depth of 50m and during the core examinations, small pieces of copper were discovered. After running many arduous tests on these samples, the German government announced that the ancient Germans 25,000 years ago had a nationwide telephone network.
Naturally, the British government was not that easily impressed. So they ordered their own scientists to take their core samples at a depth of 100m. From these samples, they found small pieces of glass and soon announced that the ancient Brits 35,000 years ago already had a nationwide optical fiber network.
Irish scientists were outraged. So immediately after this announcement, they ordered their scientist to take samples at a depth of 200m but found absolutely nothing. They concluded that the ancient Irish 55,000 h years ago were an even more advanced civilization, as they already had a mobile telephone network in place.
Over the past few years, our Blog has provided you with daily facts in Irish History and it's time to move on. To continue with an Irish history theme, but takign a different direction, today we're kiking off a brand new topic featuring the top one hundred most influential Irish men and women of all time.
Sorry, brothers, Blank, Carr, Finnerty, McCann and Cahillane, you just missed coming in 101 - 105 respectively!
Each week you can read about a significant Irish leader who had an impact on Irish History - Enjoy!
This week's famous Irishman is of course our main man St. Patrick!
St. Patrick (387 - 17 March 461) was a Roman Britain-born Christian missionary and is the patron saint of Ireland.
Below is a list of those confirmed for The Girardville St. Patrick's Parade. We have had three drop out. Before that we were at break even. We need to actually pick up 5 more to pay for the bus and rooms for the drivers.
The bus must be paid by tomorrow, March 13. I will cut a check ☹and hope☺that we can pick up more participants. Please spread the word to your divisions!!!!!!!!!
If you are going and your name does not appear, PLEASE let me know!!!!!!!!
Pat O'Brien 412-977-8991
Division 4 (24)
Pat & Lynne O'Brien(2)
Steve Kurpiewski
Pat & Sue Donnelly(4)
Bob & Annette Keenan(2)
Chris Kennedy Mike Denillo(2)
Rick Duffy
Tim Mahaney(2)
Kathy Coyne(2)
Darlene Schlanger
Kim McCusker(2)
Dave & Patrice Mikec(2)
Denny & Jeanie Coll(2)
Division 1 (21)
Division 32(6)
Division 17(1)
Kevin O’Donnell
Division 9 (5) John and Kay McEvoy Glenn and Cathy Cannon
Jack Haggarty
LAOH (15)
Patti Flaus Shirley Murphy Mary Ellen and Bill Myers(2) Maggie Cloonan Mary Lou Conroy Colleen Bowers Sally Mains Joy Short Maureen O’Toole(2) Mary Ellen Chajkowski Mary Phenicie Sue Sankey Elaine Walsh Dattilo =
The Jr. AOH at Bishop Canevin has an extensive itinerary this year. The activities include a mass at St. Patrick’s church, the first all school St. Patrick’s Day mass on St. Patrick’s day, and a trip to Gettysburg which will retrace the battle route of the Irish Brigade during the Civil War. Canevin’s Jr. AOH is also proud to have as one of its members Ryan Praskovich, a talented young player of Ireland’s most recognizable musical instrument, the bagpipes.
The Jr. AOH attended mass at St. Patrick’s on the second of March along with 4 members of the school’s LAOH chapter. In a display of humility and respect for Jesus, the group ascended the steps of the Scala Sancta, a representation of the stairs Jesus ascended in the praetorium of Pontius Pilate, to which St. Patrick’s plays host. It is one of only four Scala Sancta’s in the world.
Bishop Canevin will stage its first all school mass on St. Patrick’s day this year. The Jr. AOH division at Bishop Canevin is grateful to be given the privilege to worship on the day dedicated to one of Ireland’s most prominent religious figures.
The Jr. AOH will delve into the history of Irish-Americans on their fieldtrip to Gettysburg March 25th. The bi-yearly Jr. AOH field trip takes the group back in time to examine the roles of the Irish brigades during the civil war. The field trip involves traveling along the same routes as the Irish brigades across the battlefields at Gettysburg, reenactments of the battle at the Wheatfield, and visitations to monuments dedicated to the honor of the Irish brigades.
Ryan Praskovich, one of the Canevin Jr. AOH’s own, deserves an honorable mention. Ryan competed in the U.S. Junior Solo Bagpiping Championship in November 2008. Not only did he compete, but he placed first overall, an impressive accomplishment. In addition, Ryan took first place in Piobaireachd and second place in Marches, Strathspeys, and Reels. As the judges of the competition stated, Ryan is “the best of the best.”
This year, Bishop Canevin’s Jr. AOH has been very involved, and will continue to be involved with the school, the community, and the upbringing of upstanding Irish Catholic men.
Friday, March 13, 2009, 8:00 p.m. Road to the Isles Irish and Scottish Music and Dance
Road to the Isles welcomes to the ensemble:
Melinda Crawford, 2003 US National Champion Scottish Fiddler Oliver Browne, outstanding Irish-born fiddler "Virtuoso piping, fiddling, and Irish flute playing, championship dancing, and songs that carry the taste of heather."
Musicians: George Balderose (Highland Bagpipe and smallpipes), Oliver Browne (Irish fiddle), Melinda Crawford (Scottish fiddle), Richard Hughes (Irish flute and vocals w/guitar) Dancers: Becky Craig (Scottish), Cliodhna Graven (Irish)
Music for the Spirit Concerts at First Church First Presbyterian Church, 320 Sixth Avenue, downtown Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Suggested Concert Donation: $15. Students free with ID. *6:30pm Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner $8*
For info and dinner reservations/tickets: 412 471-3436. www.fpcp.org
Here is a video featuring Bishop David A. Zubik of the Diocese of Pittsburgh with compelling reasons to attend the Catholic Men's Conference in Pittsburgh, along with highlights from the 2008 conference. This year's conference will be held at A.J. Palumbo Center at Duquesne University on April 18th.
Update on Anti-Irish-American Clothes at Spencer's Gifts
Spencer Gifts is owned by ACON Investments, 1133 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20036. They bought Spencer Gifts, Inc. in 2007. We encourage you to let ACON Investments also know how you feel about Spencer Gifts and the products sold there. You can call them at 202-454-1100 or FAX them at 202-454-1101.
You can send an email to Bernard Aronson, a founding partner of ACON Investments, at baronson@acondc.com
To: Bernard Aronson From: Ed Blank
Mr. Aronson,
As a person of Irish background, I am offended and angered by several articles of clothing being sold by Spencer's Gifts.
I'm referring to wearing apparel containing anti-Irish jokes and slogans of a nature you would not dare display in your stores or market if applied in a comparable way to people of other ethnic backgrounds - Jews and blacks included.
You are harming other Irish-Americans by your actions.
I would like to have your assurance that Spencer's will remove from its stores immediately all items reflecting negative Irish stereotypes as well as any other items containing language and images in any way damaging to the proud heritage of the Irish.
Very truly,
Edward L. Blank 117 Highridge Circle Pittsburgh PA 15234
Irish eyes are crying foul TEXT SIZE By: FREDA R. SAVANA The Intelligencer 'Kiss me, I'm Irish' is a popular sentiment this time of year, but a bawdier version on sale at Spencer Gifts does not have Hibernians' eyes smiling.
Spencer Gifts has taken the expression "Kiss me, I'm Irish" to a new, lewd level, including some less loving expressions that people of Irish descent say are derogatory and demeaning.
The Ancient Order of the Hibernians is mounting a phone and e-mail campaign against the Egg Harbor, N.J.,-based retail chain, telling it to remove the T-shirts, which substitute various profanities for the word "kiss" in the popular St. Patrick's Day slogan.
"It's totally disgusting," said Seamus Boyle, national president of the Order, which supports Irish culture. "They've offended a whole nationality."
Kevin Mahoney, general counsel for Spencer Gifts, said the business, with 600 stores across the country, including in Willow Grove Park, Neshaminy and Oxford Valley malls, never meant to insult the Irish.
"It certainly was not Spencer Gifts' intention to defame anyone. We are known as an irreverent, humor store. (The shirts) are meant to be fun and humorous, not to denigrate the Irish people," Mahoney said.
He said the merchandise is kept in the back of the store and the shirts have sensors to prevent shoplifting. The store has carried similar items for years and has no intention of stopping sales, said Mahoney.
Humor is one thing, said Ed Halligan, president of the Montgomery County chapter of the Hibernians, but the shirts "cross the line."
"This stereotype of the Irish because of a few is a shame," he said. "We've gotten away from a sense of morality in this country and they want to use the Irish as a target." Halligan pointed out the many good works Irish-Americans and the Hibernians do, including helping the underprivileged.
"We're all Americans first. There's a time you have to say stop. Who knows who's next?"
Denny Gaw, state president of the organization, said the Hibernians, with 10,000 members around the United States, will begin handing out flyers outside Spencer's if the phone calls and e-mails don't work.
This is not the first time Spencer's has come across public opposition.
In 2006, the Oxford Valley Mall store manager and the chain's chief executive officer faced charges for selling drug paraphernalia. Charges were dropped when the retailer agreed to pull the water pipes, or hookahs, from its shops and donated $6,000 to groups that deal with the effects of drug and alcohol abuse.
A public outcry in 2007 over the sale of "adult devices" at the Neshaminy Mall brought a citation to the company's CEO, Steven Silverstein.
There was nothing illegal about the products, but the display violated a township ordinance, according to police.
Freda R. Savana can be reached at 215-345-3061 or fsavana@phillyBurbs.com.
Boudreaux showed up at Mass in New Orleans one Sunday, and the priest almost fell down when he saw him. Boudreaux had never been seen in church in his life.
After Mass the priest caught up to Boudreaux and said, "Boudreaux, I am so glad you decided to come to Mass, but what made you come?"
Boudreaux said, "I got to be honest with you,Father; a while back I misplaced my hat, and I really, really love that hat. I know that Thibodeaux had one just like mine, and I knew that Thibodeaux came to church every Sunday. I also knew that Thibodeaux had to take off his hat during Mass, and I figured he would leave it in the back of church. So, I was going to leave after Communion and steal Thibodeaux's hat."
The priest said, "Well, Boudreaux, I notice that you didn't steal Thibodeaux's hat. What changed your mind?"
Boudreaux said, "Well, after I heard your sermon on the 10 Commandments, I decided that I didn't need to steal Thibodeaux's hat."
The priest gave Boudreaux a big smile and said, "After I talked about 'Thou Shalt Not Steal' you decided you would rather do without your hat than burn in hell, right?"
Boudreaux shook his head and said, "No, Father, after you talked about Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery,' I remembered where I left my hat."
The old priest had come to visit a sick parishioner in a lonely farmhouse in the west of Ireland. He arrived on a freezing cold, torrentially wet day and was greeted by the farmer and his two sons.
'Come in, Father. My wife is through in the parlour. There's a roaring fire that'll warm the cockles of your heart. Finbar, bring the father a whiskey. Eugene, shake the rain off Father's umbrella and bring it into the house.'
No matter how Eugene manoeuvred the umbrella, he couldn't get it through the front door.
'Finbar, will you help me with this contraption, it's too wide to come through the lobby,' he called.
'Don't worry,' said the priest. Till do it.'
So saying, he pressed the catch which released the spring and the umbrella collapsed down. 'Did you see that,' said Finbar with complete reverence. 'They certainly do have the power!'
With St. Patrick's Day almost here, many merchants are trying to make a buck off of Irish merchandise and gear. Spencer's Gifts, a national chain store, is selling Irish T-shirts, caps and mugs that use crude, insulting and degrading humor - FAR TOO RUDE AND VULGAR TO POST HERE.
Our Irish heritage and ethnicity deserve better so please pass request this along to friends and family and tell them to call or email Spencer's and let them know they need to pull this garbage off their shelves!
Spencer's - distributors of degrading, offensive anti-Irish Saint (mind you he is a Saint) Patrick's Day merchandise. What can you do? Call or write Spencer's at:
Nearly 30 AOH men from Allegheny County attended a retreat at St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Center in the Southside of Pittsburgh the weekend of February 27, 28 and March 1, 2009. This annual event for men only gets more popular every year and per Ed Blank, "No question about it, it's the most worthwhile event I attend every year!"
AOH Divison 32 had 7 members (Mickey Abbott, Ed Blank, Denny Donnelly, Pat McCann, Brian Walsh, Pat Walsh, Charlie Yankel and Denny's friend Ted Novak, who attended with our group) attend.
Many thanks to Larry Squires, the main coordinator for Allegheny County AOH who helped our many brothers experience a weekend of spiritual enlightenment and renewal. Granted, some needed it more than others (right Mickey?).
God bless everyone - it was a great weekend of brotherhood and getting closer to our faith and Lord.
On Sunday, March 29 at 7:00 p.m. at Southminster Presbyterian on Washington Rd. in Mt. Lebanon, the church choir and the Southminster Singers are performing Mozart's Requiem Mass, and it's going to awesome because our good AOH 32 brother Denis Cunningham is in the chorus!
The church is on the corner of Washington Rd and Castle Shannon--across from the Mt Lebanon Public Library.
If you remember the film Amadeus--and liked the soundtrack--you'll really enjoy this concert.
This is THE requiem Mass in the Church--a triumphant and hauntingly beautiful, echo of the eternal reward God has planned for us. This music is guaranteed to prime your pump for spring, and the feast of Christ's Resurrection.
Here's a sample of what you can expect - Mozart Requiem Mass in D Minor VII - Domine, Jesu Christe!
The local committee of the 2009 AOH/LAOH PA State Convention respectfully requests that you consider advertising in the Ad Book they are putting together as a fundraiser and promotional tool for the upcoming convention.
An Irish priest is driving down to New York and gets stopped for speeding in Connecticut. The state trooper smells alcohol on the priest's breath and then sees an empty wine bottle on the floor of the car. He says, "Sir, have you been drinking?" "Just water," says the priest. The trooper says, "Then why do I smell wine?" The priest looks at the bottle and says, "Good Lord! He's done it again!"
Irish American Heritage Month & St. Patrick's Day Facts
Enjoy some facts from the U.S. Census Bureau about Irish-American Heritage Month (March) and St. Patrick's Day (March 17, 2009).
Originally a religious holiday to honor St. Patrick, who introduced Christianity to Ireland in the fifth century, St. Patrick’s Day has evolved into a celebration for all things Irish. The world’s first St. Patrick’s Day parade occurred on March 17, 1762, in New York City, featuring Irish soldiers serving in the English military. President Truman attended the parade in 1948. Congress proclaimed March as Irish-American Heritage Month in 1995, and the president issues a proclamation each year.
36.5 million - The number of U.S. residents who claimed Irish ancestry in 2007. This number was more than eight times the population of Ireland itself (more than 4 million). Irish was the nation’s second most frequently reported ancestry, trailing only German. Sources: 2007 American Community Survey and Ireland Central Statistical Office
$56,966 - The median income for households headed by an Irish-American, higher than the $50,740 for all households. In addition, 8 percent of people of Irish ancestry were in poverty, lower than the rate of 13 percent for all Americans. Source: 2007 American Community Survey
39% - The percentage of employed civilian Irish-Americans 16 or older who worked in management, professional and related occupations. Additionally, 27 percent worked in sales and office occupations; 15 percent in service occupations; 10 percent in production, transportation and material moving occupations; and 9 percent in construction, extraction, maintenance and repair occupations. Source: 2007 American Community Survey
72% - Percentage of householders of Irish ancestry who owned the home in which they live, with the remainder renting. For the nation as a whole, the homeownership rate was 67 percent. Source: 2007 American Community Survey $26.2 billion - The value of U.S. imports from Ireland for January to October 2008. Meanwhile, the United States exported $7.4 billion worth of goods to Ireland. Source: Foreign Trade Statistics
Four - The number of places in the United States named Shamrock, the floral emblem of Ireland. Mount Gay-Shamrock, W.Va., and Shamrock, Texas, were the most populous, with 2,623 and 1,830 residents, respectively. Shamrock Lakes, Ind., had 154 residents and Shamrock, Okla., 123. Sources: American FactFinder and population estimates
Nine - The number of places in the United States that share the name of Ireland’s capital, Dublin. Since Census 2000, Dublin, Calif., has surpassed Dublin, Ohio, as the most populous of these places (43,960 compared with 37,954, respectively, as of July 1, 2007).
If you’re still not into the spirit of St. Paddy’s Day, then you might consider paying a visit to Emerald Isle, N.C., with 3,651 residents. Other appropriate places in which to spend the day: the township of Irishtown, Ill., several places or townships named “Clover” (in South Carolina, Illinois, Minnesota and Pennsylvania) and the township of Cloverleaf, Minn. Sources: American FactFinder and population estimates
41.5 billion and 2.6 billion - The U.S. beef and cabbage production, respectively, in pounds, in 2007. Corned beef and cabbage is a traditional St. Patrick’s Day dish. The corned beef that celebrants dine on may very well have originated in Texas, which produced 6.8 billion pounds worth of beef, while the cabbage most likely came from California, which produced 581 million pounds, or New York, which produced 580 million pounds. Source: USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service
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Sunday, March 1
Echoes of Erin 1:00PM on WEDO 810AM – The Ireland Report with Patricia Sharkey, Editor of the Donegal News Letter, www.dun-na-ngall.com.
Tuesday, March 3 & Wednesday, March 4
Celtic Woman “Isle of Hope” in Concert at the Benedum Center, 7th Street & Penn Ave. @ 7:30PM. Tickets 412-456-6666, Group Sales 412-471-6930.
Wednesday, March 4
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie features The Potters Reel at 7:00 PM.
Thursday, March 5
Michael Lamb’s Annual St. Patrick’s Day Kick-Off Party from 5:30pm to 8:00pm, at Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, in The Strip (new location). Entertainment with Guaranteed Irish. Contribution $25.00. Complimentary refreshments.
Friday, March 6
St. Patrick’s Day Parade Button Party, 5:00 PM at Mitchell’s Restaurant & Bar, 304 Ross Street, Downtown Pittsburgh.
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie features Sean McClorey on vocals & guitar at 9:00 PM.
Saturday, March 7
Wheeling Celtic Celebration, http://artisancenter.com/_events.html featuring Mike Gallagher, The Prodigals, MacDonald Pipe Band, Gallowglass, the Burke and Bell Schools of Irish Dance; a Marketplace and more. 1-800-828-3097.
Calliope, The Pittsburgh Folk Music Society, presents Tommy Sands with Fionan & Moya Sands and Bruce Foley on Uilleann Pipes in Concert at Carnegie Lecture Hall in Oakland, 7:30PM. Tickets – ProArts 412-394-3353 or www.proartstickets.org. Opening act Fiddler’s Three.
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie features Mark Guiser on vocals & guitar at 9:00 PM.
Carnival of Souls performing at Sacred Heart R.C. in Emsworth, 7:00PM. Located on the main street.(Route 65, not far from the intersection of Camp Horne Rd.). Good homemade Irish food and music.
Sunday, March 8
AOH County Board and Division 9 Mass & Communion Breakfast at the Sheraton at Station Square, 10AM. Breakfast Tickets $20.00, John McEvoy 412-431-7196 or Michael McGeever 412-350-5731.
Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810am at 1:00 PM; The Ireland Report with Ann Bray in Dublin.
‘Irish Night – Row on for Brendan’ – 7:00 PM at Central Catholic High School, 4720 Fifth Ave., Oakland. 13th Annual Concert benefiting the Central Catholic and Oakland Catholic Rowing Teams. Entertainment featuring Guaranteed Irish, Hooley, Michael Gallagher, Irish Step-Dancers, Bagpipers and the CCHS Chamber Choir. Reception with Irish scones and tea following the show. This event was the subject of WQED’s Emmy award-winning program “Row On For Brendan” and memorializes CCHS rower Brendan Foley. Tickets www.proartstickets.org/events/view/299. or 412-394-3353. Information http://irishnight.org/ Email: info@irishnight.org.
Monday, March 9
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie features an Acoustic Jam 7:00 PM.
Wednesday, March 11
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770, features Potters Reel 7:00 PM.
Thursday, March 12
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., 412-642-6622, in The Strip presents Finnegan’s Wake, a reenactment of the song ‘Finnegan’s Wake’ with Red Hand Paddy at 8:00 PM.
Friday, March 13
Pittsburgh Ceili Club hosts its ‘Kick-Off Ceili’ with Appetizers & Dancing at Epiphany Church Hall, 8:00 PM. Information Bob Kaniecki 412.486.2684.
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie features Sean McClorey on vocals & guitar at 9:00 PM.
Saturday, March 14
The St. Patrick’s Day Parade: stepping off from Mellon Arena at 10:00 AM with celebrations to follow with the following groups at the following establishments:
Smithfield Café, Breakfast before Parade, followed by Guaranteed Irish from Noon.
Knights of Equity Celebration at The Sports Rock Café, Smallman St. in The Strip from Noon
Pittsburgh Ceili Club Celebration from Noon at Epiphany Church Hall.
Paddy’s Pour House, Carnegie, open 11:00AM, Sean McClorey, Noon to Midnight
Mullaney’s Harp and Fiddle, in The Strip: Mark Guiser: Noon -4PM
The River City Inn at PPG Plaza with Mike Gallagher, from 11:30 / Noon till 6:00 PM.
Jack Puskar, performing at Barley’s & Hops in Bethel Park / South Park.
The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, South Side Works
AOH Division 17, Monroeville, 1:00PM Whiskey Limerick at Club Rooms, Broadway Blvd / Route 130 in Monroeville
The Irish Centre of Pittsburgh, Squirrel Hill – Evening Event with entertainment by Na Gaels.
Carnival of Souls performing at the Academy Theater in Meadville, 7:00PM.
Sunday, March 15
Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM at 1:00 PM. The Ireland Report with Davey Kettyles from Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh.
Saint Vincent Archabbey presents ‘Irish Fest’ from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at Fred M. Rogers Center, Saint Vincent College. Entertainment with The Cogan Brothers, the Saint Vincent College Jazz Choir and Irish Step Dancers. $35.00 per person. Send check to 300 Fraser Purchase Road, Latrobe PA 15650. 724-805-2901, Email: fred.byrne@email.stvincent.edu.
Carnival of Souls performing at St. Paul's Lutheran Ch., in Knox, Pa.
Tuesday, March 17 – St. Patrick’s Day
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622: Mark Guiser Noon – 4PM.
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, open 11:00AM featuring Jack Puskar from Noon till Midnight.
The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, South Side Works, 412-381-4800.
The Irish Centre of Pittsburgh, Squirrel Hill, Mass & Reception
Knights of Equity & Daughters of Erin, St. Patrick’s Day Banquet, at new Club Rooms, Evergreen Road in Millvale, 6:00PM, Information: 412-758-5446.
All Ireland Social at the American Legion Hall, 5857 Forbes Ave. in Squirrel Hill, 8:00 PM. Music with CCE Musicians. Information: Ray Connolly at 412-373-7252.
Carnival of Souls at Mogie's Irish Pub on Leechburg Rd., in New Kensington, Pa.
Wednesday, March 18
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie features The Potters Reel 7:00 PM.
Friday, March 20
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie features Jack Puskar on vocals & guitar at 9:00 PM.
Saturday, March 21
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features, ‘Prisoner’s Apprentice’, a new group of seasoned musicians with Christopher Laughrey on guitar & vocals, Casey Deely on vocals, Blake Rhaggatti on keyboards, guitar, percussion & vocals, & Matt Pickart on fiddle, bass & vocals).
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie features Ballad Singer Mike Gallagher at 9:00 PM.
Sunday, March 22
Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM at 1:00 PM. The Ireland Report from Belfast with Mairtin O’Muilleoir, Managing Director of the Belfast Media Group.
Monday, March 23
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie features an Acoustic Jam Session from 7:00 PM.
Wednesday, March 25
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie features The Potters Reel, 7:00 PM.
Friday, March 27
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie features Mark Guiser on vocals & guitar at 9:00 PM.
Saturday, March 28
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie features Ballad Singer, Mike Gallagher at 9:00 PM.
Father Thomas O’Donnell receives his lifetime membership from Division 23 President Tim Donaldson. In the background - Division 23 recording secretary Dan Dixon and financial secretary Dan Tobin.
