Here's Diane Byrnes' Schedule Update for May 9
ECHOES OF ERIN
WEDO 810 am
Sundays from 1 to 2 p.m.
Irish / Celtic Radio Programming
www.pittsburghirish.org/echoesoferin
diane.byrnes@verizon.net
http://echoesoferin.blogspot.com
ONLINE: http://www.wedo810.com
Diane V. Byrnes DATELINE IRISH
78 GRANT AVE. May 10, 2009
PITTSBURGH, PA. 15223 PROGRAM # 1103
412.781.6368
Dateline Irish sponsored by BrandMill, LLC - marketing experts who will transform your business through fact-based processes and innovative marketing systems designed to achieve dramatic, measurable and profitable results.
Sunday, May 10
• Echoes of Erin 1:00PM on WEDO 810AM – The Ireland Report with Ann Bray from Dublin. Mother’s Day.
• Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre begins a new season with “Rock ‘n’ Roll” through May 30 Variety of packages available. ProArts 412-394-3353, Groups – Eric Nelson, 412-561-6000 x 206. www.picttheatre.org.
• The Ireland Institute of Pittsburgh is seeking Host Families for young adults, 18-26, from Ireland and Northern Ireland. Call 412.394.3900, Website: www.iiofpitt.org.
Now through Saturday, May 17
• Pittsburgh Public Theatre presents “A Moon for the Misbegotten” by Eugene O’Neill, staring Tom Atkins. Directed by Pamela Berlin, Pittsburgh Public Theatre at the O’Reilly Theatre. Tickets 412.316.1600; mention Erin and receive $5.00 OFF ticket, or visit www.ppt.org.
Monday, May 11
• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features an Acoustic Jam Session, 7:00 PM.
Tuesday, May 12
• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622: hosting Ceiling Dancing from 7:00pm.
• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, it’s Irish Night with Guinness and Harp Special from 8:00 PM.
Wednesday, May 13
• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Potter’s Reel, 7:00 PM.
Thursday, May 14
• Enter The Haggis performing at Club Café, South 12th Street, South Side. Doors open at 7:00PM; Special guests ‘Abrams Brothers’.
Friday, May 15
• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features entertainment at 9:00 PM.
• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Mark Guiser on vocals & guitar at 9:00 PM.
Saturday, May 16
• AOH Division 17, Monroeville, 8:00PM Whiskey Limerick at Club Rooms, Broadway Blvd / Route 130 in Monroeville, Kevin O’Donnell KO719@comcast.net or 412-613-3500.
• The All Ireland Athletic Association is sponsoring their Annual Spring Dance with Matt Cunningham’s Irish Ceili Band direct from Galway, Ireland at American Legion Hall in East Pittsburgh. Information Ray Connolly 412.373.7252 OR 412.367.0696. Donation $12 in Advance, $15 at Door, Children 16 and under $6.00; includes baked goods, coffee & tea; Cash Bar. Email jguaybest@comcast.net.
• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie features Ballad Singer, Mike Gallagher at 9:00PM.
• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features Mossy Moran at 9:00 PM.
• Cue Ball performing at The Claddagh from 9:00PM.
Sunday, May 17
• Echoes of Erin 1:00PM on WEDO 810AM – The Ireland Report with Davy Kettyles from Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh. Guest in WEDO Studio is Paul Evans with AOH St. Patrick Division 4 in North Hills.
• AOH Division 17, Monroeville is sponsoring their monthly meeting at 1:00PM. (It was changed due to Mother’s Day). Information Kevin O’Donnell 412.613.3500.
Wednesday, May 20
• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Potter’s Reel at 7:00 PM.
May 21 – 30
• ‘The Heart of Ireland Tour’ with Robbie O’Connell, visiting the ‘Northern Sights’ 1-800-299-CELT or http://www.celtica.com/Ireland/tour_desc.html. Visiting Sligo, Donegal, Ulster Folk Museum, Bushmills, Giant’s Causeway, Newry, and Newgrange in Counties. Meath and Dublin.
Friday, May 22
• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features The Wild Colonial Bhoys from North Carolina, 9:00PM.
• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Jim Lamb on vocals & guitar, 9:00 PM.
Saturday, May 23
• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features entertainment at 9:00 PM.
• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Mike Gallagher on vocals & guitar, at 9:00 PM.
Sunday, May 24
• Echoes of Erin 1:00PM on WEDO 810AM – The Ireland Report with Mairtin O’Muilleoir, Managing Director of the Belfast Media Group and CEO and Publisher of The Irish Echo in NY. Guest in Studio is Michael Bartley, Managing Editor at WQED MultiMedia.
Monday, May 25 – Memorial Day
• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, Closed for the holiday.
Wednesday, May 27
• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Potter’s Reel at 7:00 PM.
Friday & Saturday, May 29 & 30
• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features Seamus Kennedy at 9:00PM.
Friday, May 29
• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Ballad Singer Mike Gallagher at 9:00 PM.
Saturday, May 30
• The Pittsburgh Celtics GFC presents ‘A Day of Gaelic Games’ featuring teams from Pittsburgh, Akron, Baltimore, Chicago, Cleveland, Frederick, MD., & Washington, DC. Football (Men’s & Ladies), Hurling & Camogie. Free Admission, donations accepted and Complimentary Refreshments (while they last). Information: Rob Tierney 412.478.2799.
• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Jack Puskar on vocals & guitar at 9:00 PM.
Sunday, May 31
• Echoes of Erin 1:00PM on WEDO 810AM – The Ireland Report with Diane Byrnes, County Allegheny.
Saturday, June 6
• AOH Division 17, Monroeville, 8:00PM The Rivermen at Club Rooms, Broadway Blvd / Route 130 in Monroeville. Kevin O’Donnell at KO719@comcast.net or 412 613-3500
Sunday, June 7
• 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. Telephone Interview with Tommy Boyle, The Irish Lads.
June 13
• AOH St. Patrick’s Division 4 in North Hills will host their Irish Day of Entertainment at Schitizen Park (Croatian Center) off Babcock Blvd. in Millvale; from Noon featuring The Irish Lads from Scranton, PA. Information: Steve Kurpiewski (412) 734-9648.
Friday, June 19
• Singer, songwriter, musician Luka Bloom will be performing in concert at the South Park Amphitheater, corner of Brownsville & McCorkle Roads, 7:30PM, 412.835.4810. Luka Bloom out of Dublin is brother to Christy Moore.
Saturday, June 27
• The Celtic Fling Feis at the PA Renaissance Faire in Hershey PA. www.efeis.com or call Jim Graven 724.834.0233, or Email kayaks201@verizon.net.
Sunday, June 28
• Echoes of Erin 1:00PM on WEDO 810AM – The Ireland Report with Mairtin O’Muilleoir, Managing Director of the Belfast Media Group and CEO and Publisher of The Irish Echo in NY.
Saturday, July 18
• Shillelagh Bash at the Lawrenceville Moose, 51st & Butler Streets in Lawrenceville. Fundraiser for Miss Smiling Irish Eyes, Bridget Byrne on her trip to Warrenpoint, County Down for Maid of the Mist. Entertainment, Door Prizes, Irish Auction plus more. Information: Pay Byrne 412-781-3759.
Friday, July 24 – Sunday, July 26
• The Cleveland Cultural Festival featuring Makem & Spain Brothers, Tommy Fleming, Eileen Ivers & Immigrant Soul, Dennis Doyle, Cherish The Ladies, Irish Descendants, Fintan Stanley, Sean Wilson, Brendan Shine, Johnny McEvoy, Batt Burns, New Barleycorn, plus many, many more. Phone: (216).251.1711 Toll Free U.S. Only: (800).485.8013. E-mail: info@clevelandirish.org. Many hotels are within a couple of miles of the fairgrounds; Sheraton at the Airport is the Host Hotel. Admission $10.00, parking is FREE.
July 29 through August 1
• The AOH Pennsylvania State Convention will take place at the Radisson Hotel in Greentree. Information: Denny Donnelly, 412-276-9312, Email: Denny Donnelly, ddon633@comcast.net and Patti Flaus, Email: pyecat54@comcast.net.
August 14, 2009 – PBS, WQED TV presents Daniel O’Donnell in Concert. Details TBA.
September 3 – 6
• The National Festival of Wales hosted by Pittsburgh’s St. David’s Society, at Hilton Hotel. There will be Concerts, Seminars, a Welsh Songfest plus more. Details TBA.
Friday, September 11 – Sunday, September 13
• Pittsburgh Irish Festival, The Riverplex at Sandcastle, details TBA. Information: 412-422-1113.
Saturday, September 12
• Highland Heartbeat Concert with Fiona Kennedy, direct from Scotland at Heinz Hall.
Saturday, September 19
• AOH Sean MacBride Division 32, 20th Anniversary Celebration at Chartiers Country Club.
Saturday, October 3
• Thistle & Pine 2nd Annual Celtic Festival, 10:00AM to 5:00PM, 7570 Route 119 Highway N., Marion Center PA. Info 724-397-2442. Pipers, Highland Dancers, Free Admittance.
Friday & Saturday, November 6 & 7
• The Balmoral Classic at Shady Side Academy, Fox Chapel. Featuring the US Junior Solo Bagpiping Championship Competition & Concert at Hillman Center for Performing Arts. Information: George Balderose, 412.323.2707 or www.balmoralclassic.org OR www.bagpiping.org
Saturday & Sunday, November 21 & 22
• Senator John Heinz History Center presents ‘The 2009 Heritage Holidays Weekend’ featuring Ethnic Foods, Live Performances, Holiday Decorations, Easy Crafts, Heritage Information. History Center at 1212 Smallman St. in The Strip. Other details TBA.
February 6-13, 2010
• Irish Festival Cruise aboard Costa Atlantica sailing the Western Caribbean with The Black Family, The Elders, Johnny McEvoy, Karen Casey, David Munnelly Band, Captain Mackie Goatskin & String Band, Tommy Sands, Ennis, and Matt Cunningham’s Irish Ceili Band. 1-800-441-HARP.
The Irish Pubs & Restaurants who support EoE
The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, South Side Works, 412-381-4800
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412.642.6622
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770.
Irish Groups & Organizations
Ancient Order of Hibernians, Allegheny County Board, AOH Division 1, 4, & 17 - http://www.pittsburghirish.org/AOH/index.htm
Ancient Order of Hibernians, Division 32 - http://aoh32.org/blog.html
Daughters of Erin and Knights of Equity - http://www.knightsofequity.com/daughters.html
Ireland Institute of Pittsburgh - www.iiofpitt.org.
Irish American Unity Conference - www.pittsburghirish.org/IAUC/index.htm
Irish Centre of Pittsburgh – http://www.pittsburghirish.org/irishcentre
Pittsburgh Ceili Club - www.pittsburghceiliclub.org/
Pittsburgh Irish Centre - http://www.pittsburghirish.org/irishcentre/index.htm
LOCAL IRISH ENTERTAINERS WEBSITES
Check Performance Schedules, Etc.
NEW Ar éigean Gael - www.myspace.com/barelyirish
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/
Cogan Brothers - http://www.coganbros.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
John McCann - http://www.johnmccannlive.com/
Corned Beef & Curry - http:// www.cornedbeefncurry.com/
Michael Murphy & TSRB http://www.michaelmurphy.us/
Na Gaels - http://www.pittsburghirish.org/nagaels
Pittsburgh Police Emerald Society Pipes and Drums - http://www.policebagpipes.com/
Prisoner’s Apprentice - http://www.myspace.com/prisonersapprentice
Jack Puskar - http://www.jackpuskar.com
Red Hand Paddy - http://www.redhandpaddy.com/
Rolling Scones - http://www.rollingscones.com
Whiskey Limerick - http://www.whiskeylimerick.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/
Pittsburgh Hurling Club www.pitthurling.org/
Inspirational Moments
Sponsored by
January - The Irish Society for Education and Charity
February - Dorothy Weldon, Immediate Past National President, LAOH
March - GDC Fine Jewelry, North Huntingdon PA
April - AOH Division 17, Monroeville
October - LAOH Maude Gonne, Division 32, Carnegie
GUESTS and INTERVIEWS 2009
May 3 - Jack Webber, Knights of Equity
May 10 - Mother’s Day
May 17 - Paul Evans, AOH St. Patrick Division 4, North Hills
May - Michael Bartley, Managing Editor, WQED
Jun 7 - Tommy Boyle, The Irish Lads
Jun - H.E. Michael Collins, the Irish Ambassador
June 28 - Miss Smiling Irish Eyes 2009 and 2002, Bridget and Lauren Byrne
Nov 8 - Terri Blanchette, Community Programs Director, Senator John Heinz History Center
SPONSORS OF THE IRELAND REPORT 2009
January, February & March - Goodrich, Goodrich Attorney’s At Law, 412.281.1455
April - AOH Division 1, South Hills
May - Knights of Equity http://www.knightsofequity.com/
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, http://www.knightsofequity.com/doepgh.html
WEDO 810 am
Sundays from 1 to 2 p.m.
Irish / Celtic Radio Programming
www.pittsburghirish.org/echoesoferin
diane.byrnes@verizon.net
http://echoesoferin.blogspot.com
ONLINE: http://www.wedo810.com
Diane V. Byrnes DATELINE IRISH
78 GRANT AVE. May 10, 2009
PITTSBURGH, PA. 15223 PROGRAM # 1103
412.781.6368
Dateline Irish sponsored by BrandMill, LLC - marketing experts who will transform your business through fact-based processes and innovative marketing systems designed to achieve dramatic, measurable and profitable results.
Sunday, May 10
• Echoes of Erin 1:00PM on WEDO 810AM – The Ireland Report with Ann Bray from Dublin. Mother’s Day.
• Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre begins a new season with “Rock ‘n’ Roll” through May 30 Variety of packages available. ProArts 412-394-3353, Groups – Eric Nelson, 412-561-6000 x 206. www.picttheatre.org.
• The Ireland Institute of Pittsburgh is seeking Host Families for young adults, 18-26, from Ireland and Northern Ireland. Call 412.394.3900, Website: www.iiofpitt.org.
Now through Saturday, May 17
• Pittsburgh Public Theatre presents “A Moon for the Misbegotten” by Eugene O’Neill, staring Tom Atkins. Directed by Pamela Berlin, Pittsburgh Public Theatre at the O’Reilly Theatre. Tickets 412.316.1600; mention Erin and receive $5.00 OFF ticket, or visit www.ppt.org.
Monday, May 11
• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features an Acoustic Jam Session, 7:00 PM.
Tuesday, May 12
• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622: hosting Ceiling Dancing from 7:00pm.
• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, it’s Irish Night with Guinness and Harp Special from 8:00 PM.
Wednesday, May 13
• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Potter’s Reel, 7:00 PM.
Thursday, May 14
• Enter The Haggis performing at Club Café, South 12th Street, South Side. Doors open at 7:00PM; Special guests ‘Abrams Brothers’.
Friday, May 15
• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features entertainment at 9:00 PM.
• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Mark Guiser on vocals & guitar at 9:00 PM.
Saturday, May 16
• AOH Division 17, Monroeville, 8:00PM Whiskey Limerick at Club Rooms, Broadway Blvd / Route 130 in Monroeville, Kevin O’Donnell KO719@comcast.net or 412-613-3500.
• The All Ireland Athletic Association is sponsoring their Annual Spring Dance with Matt Cunningham’s Irish Ceili Band direct from Galway, Ireland at American Legion Hall in East Pittsburgh. Information Ray Connolly 412.373.7252 OR 412.367.0696. Donation $12 in Advance, $15 at Door, Children 16 and under $6.00; includes baked goods, coffee & tea; Cash Bar. Email jguaybest@comcast.net.
• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie features Ballad Singer, Mike Gallagher at 9:00PM.
• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features Mossy Moran at 9:00 PM.
• Cue Ball performing at The Claddagh from 9:00PM.
Sunday, May 17
• Echoes of Erin 1:00PM on WEDO 810AM – The Ireland Report with Davy Kettyles from Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh. Guest in WEDO Studio is Paul Evans with AOH St. Patrick Division 4 in North Hills.
• AOH Division 17, Monroeville is sponsoring their monthly meeting at 1:00PM. (It was changed due to Mother’s Day). Information Kevin O’Donnell 412.613.3500.
Wednesday, May 20
• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Potter’s Reel at 7:00 PM.
May 21 – 30
• ‘The Heart of Ireland Tour’ with Robbie O’Connell, visiting the ‘Northern Sights’ 1-800-299-CELT or http://www.celtica.com/Ireland/tour_desc.html. Visiting Sligo, Donegal, Ulster Folk Museum, Bushmills, Giant’s Causeway, Newry, and Newgrange in Counties. Meath and Dublin.
Friday, May 22
• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features The Wild Colonial Bhoys from North Carolina, 9:00PM.
• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Jim Lamb on vocals & guitar, 9:00 PM.
Saturday, May 23
• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features entertainment at 9:00 PM.
• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Mike Gallagher on vocals & guitar, at 9:00 PM.
Sunday, May 24
• Echoes of Erin 1:00PM on WEDO 810AM – The Ireland Report with Mairtin O’Muilleoir, Managing Director of the Belfast Media Group and CEO and Publisher of The Irish Echo in NY. Guest in Studio is Michael Bartley, Managing Editor at WQED MultiMedia.
Monday, May 25 – Memorial Day
• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, Closed for the holiday.
Wednesday, May 27
• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Potter’s Reel at 7:00 PM.
Friday & Saturday, May 29 & 30
• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features Seamus Kennedy at 9:00PM.
Friday, May 29
• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Ballad Singer Mike Gallagher at 9:00 PM.
Saturday, May 30
• The Pittsburgh Celtics GFC presents ‘A Day of Gaelic Games’ featuring teams from Pittsburgh, Akron, Baltimore, Chicago, Cleveland, Frederick, MD., & Washington, DC. Football (Men’s & Ladies), Hurling & Camogie. Free Admission, donations accepted and Complimentary Refreshments (while they last). Information: Rob Tierney 412.478.2799.
• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Jack Puskar on vocals & guitar at 9:00 PM.
Sunday, May 31
• Echoes of Erin 1:00PM on WEDO 810AM – The Ireland Report with Diane Byrnes, County Allegheny.
Saturday, June 6
• AOH Division 17, Monroeville, 8:00PM The Rivermen at Club Rooms, Broadway Blvd / Route 130 in Monroeville. Kevin O’Donnell at KO719@comcast.net or 412 613-3500
Sunday, June 7
• 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. Telephone Interview with Tommy Boyle, The Irish Lads.
June 13
• AOH St. Patrick’s Division 4 in North Hills will host their Irish Day of Entertainment at Schitizen Park (Croatian Center) off Babcock Blvd. in Millvale; from Noon featuring The Irish Lads from Scranton, PA. Information: Steve Kurpiewski (412) 734-9648.
Friday, June 19
• Singer, songwriter, musician Luka Bloom will be performing in concert at the South Park Amphitheater, corner of Brownsville & McCorkle Roads, 7:30PM, 412.835.4810. Luka Bloom out of Dublin is brother to Christy Moore.
Saturday, June 27
• The Celtic Fling Feis at the PA Renaissance Faire in Hershey PA. www.efeis.com or call Jim Graven 724.834.0233, or Email kayaks201@verizon.net.
Sunday, June 28
• Echoes of Erin 1:00PM on WEDO 810AM – The Ireland Report with Mairtin O’Muilleoir, Managing Director of the Belfast Media Group and CEO and Publisher of The Irish Echo in NY.
Saturday, July 18
• Shillelagh Bash at the Lawrenceville Moose, 51st & Butler Streets in Lawrenceville. Fundraiser for Miss Smiling Irish Eyes, Bridget Byrne on her trip to Warrenpoint, County Down for Maid of the Mist. Entertainment, Door Prizes, Irish Auction plus more. Information: Pay Byrne 412-781-3759.
Friday, July 24 – Sunday, July 26
• The Cleveland Cultural Festival featuring Makem & Spain Brothers, Tommy Fleming, Eileen Ivers & Immigrant Soul, Dennis Doyle, Cherish The Ladies, Irish Descendants, Fintan Stanley, Sean Wilson, Brendan Shine, Johnny McEvoy, Batt Burns, New Barleycorn, plus many, many more. Phone: (216).251.1711 Toll Free U.S. Only: (800).485.8013. E-mail: info@clevelandirish.org. Many hotels are within a couple of miles of the fairgrounds; Sheraton at the Airport is the Host Hotel. Admission $10.00, parking is FREE.
July 29 through August 1
• The AOH Pennsylvania State Convention will take place at the Radisson Hotel in Greentree. Information: Denny Donnelly, 412-276-9312, Email: Denny Donnelly, ddon633@comcast.net and Patti Flaus, Email: pyecat54@comcast.net.
August 14, 2009 – PBS, WQED TV presents Daniel O’Donnell in Concert. Details TBA.
September 3 – 6
• The National Festival of Wales hosted by Pittsburgh’s St. David’s Society, at Hilton Hotel. There will be Concerts, Seminars, a Welsh Songfest plus more. Details TBA.
Friday, September 11 – Sunday, September 13
• Pittsburgh Irish Festival, The Riverplex at Sandcastle, details TBA. Information: 412-422-1113.
Saturday, September 12
• Highland Heartbeat Concert with Fiona Kennedy, direct from Scotland at Heinz Hall.
Saturday, September 19
• AOH Sean MacBride Division 32, 20th Anniversary Celebration at Chartiers Country Club.
Saturday, October 3
• Thistle & Pine 2nd Annual Celtic Festival, 10:00AM to 5:00PM, 7570 Route 119 Highway N., Marion Center PA. Info 724-397-2442. Pipers, Highland Dancers, Free Admittance.
Friday & Saturday, November 6 & 7
• The Balmoral Classic at Shady Side Academy, Fox Chapel. Featuring the US Junior Solo Bagpiping Championship Competition & Concert at Hillman Center for Performing Arts. Information: George Balderose, 412.323.2707 or www.balmoralclassic.org OR www.bagpiping.org
Saturday & Sunday, November 21 & 22
• Senator John Heinz History Center presents ‘The 2009 Heritage Holidays Weekend’ featuring Ethnic Foods, Live Performances, Holiday Decorations, Easy Crafts, Heritage Information. History Center at 1212 Smallman St. in The Strip. Other details TBA.
February 6-13, 2010
• Irish Festival Cruise aboard Costa Atlantica sailing the Western Caribbean with The Black Family, The Elders, Johnny McEvoy, Karen Casey, David Munnelly Band, Captain Mackie Goatskin & String Band, Tommy Sands, Ennis, and Matt Cunningham’s Irish Ceili Band. 1-800-441-HARP.
The Irish Pubs & Restaurants who support EoE
The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, South Side Works, 412-381-4800
Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412.642.6622
Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770.
Irish Groups & Organizations
Ancient Order of Hibernians, Allegheny County Board, AOH Division 1, 4, & 17 - http://www.pittsburghirish.org/AOH/index.htm
Ancient Order of Hibernians, Division 32 - http://aoh32.org/blog.html
Daughters of Erin and Knights of Equity - http://www.knightsofequity.com/daughters.html
Ireland Institute of Pittsburgh - www.iiofpitt.org.
Irish American Unity Conference - www.pittsburghirish.org/IAUC/index.htm
Irish Centre of Pittsburgh – http://www.pittsburghirish.org/irishcentre
Pittsburgh Ceili Club - www.pittsburghceiliclub.org/
Pittsburgh Irish Centre - http://www.pittsburghirish.org/irishcentre/index.htm
LOCAL IRISH ENTERTAINERS WEBSITES
Check Performance Schedules, Etc.
NEW Ar éigean Gael - www.myspace.com/barelyirish
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/
Cogan Brothers - http://www.coganbros.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
John McCann - http://www.johnmccannlive.com/
Corned Beef & Curry - http:// www.cornedbeefncurry.com/
Michael Murphy & TSRB http://www.michaelmurphy.us/
Na Gaels - http://www.pittsburghirish.org/nagaels
Pittsburgh Police Emerald Society Pipes and Drums - http://www.policebagpipes.com/
Prisoner’s Apprentice - http://www.myspace.com/prisonersapprentice
Jack Puskar - http://www.jackpuskar.com
Red Hand Paddy - http://www.redhandpaddy.com/
Rolling Scones - http://www.rollingscones.com
Whiskey Limerick - http://www.whiskeylimerick.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/
Pittsburgh Hurling Club www.pitthurling.org/
Inspirational Moments
Sponsored by
January - The Irish Society for Education and Charity
February - Dorothy Weldon, Immediate Past National President, LAOH
March - GDC Fine Jewelry, North Huntingdon PA
April - AOH Division 17, Monroeville
October - LAOH Maude Gonne, Division 32, Carnegie
GUESTS and INTERVIEWS 2009
May 3 - Jack Webber, Knights of Equity
May 10 - Mother’s Day
May 17 - Paul Evans, AOH St. Patrick Division 4, North Hills
May - Michael Bartley, Managing Editor, WQED
Jun 7 - Tommy Boyle, The Irish Lads
Jun - H.E. Michael Collins, the Irish Ambassador
June 28 - Miss Smiling Irish Eyes 2009 and 2002, Bridget and Lauren Byrne
Nov 8 - Terri Blanchette, Community Programs Director, Senator John Heinz History Center
SPONSORS OF THE IRELAND REPORT 2009
January, February & March - Goodrich, Goodrich Attorney’s At Law, 412.281.1455
April - AOH Division 1, South Hills
May - Knights of Equity http://www.knightsofequity.com/
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, http://www.knightsofequity.com/doepgh.html
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