Famous Irishman - James Connolly

This week's famous Irishman is James Connolly.

James Connolly
(5 June 1868 – 12 May 1916)
was an Irish socialist leader and one of the leading Marxist Theorists of his day.

Congratulations Mike Anania

Obama at Notre Dame

Famous Irishman - James Craig, Lord Craigavon

This week's famous Irishman is James Craig, Lord Craigavon.

James Craig, Lord Craigavon
(8 January 1871 – 24 November 1940)
was a prominent Irish unionist politician, leader of the Ulster Unionist Party and the first Prime Minister of Northern Ireland.

Here's Form for the Ad Booklet

AOH Division 32 Anniversary Program Sponsor

117 Highridge Circle

Pittsburgh, PA 15234-1009

Check one:

__________ Full Page Ad ($100)

__________ ½ Page Ad ($60)

__________ ¼ Page Ad ($35)

Contact Person ______________________________________________________

Address ____________________________________________________________

City _________________________ State_____________ Zip ________________

Phone_______ - ________ - ____________

Business Card attached or message to read:



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Please make checks, which are due by August 10, payable to:

Ed Blank, AOH Division 32, and mail it to him at:

117 Highridge Circle

Pittsburgh, PA 15234-1009

Click to print this form - /AOHAnniversaryForm.pdf

Division 32 Members: We Need Full Support

AOH Division #32

As you know, Sept. 17, 2009, marks the 20th Anniversary of Sean MacBride Division #32 receiving its charter.

Our Division plans to celebrate this special occasion with a Gala affair to be held at the Chartiers Country Club on Saturday, Sept. 19. Mass of Anticipation, which covers our Sunday obligation, will begin at 4 p.m. An open bar is available to our guests from 5 to 6 p.m. followed by dinner at 6:30. The evening will culminate with a brief award ceremony, entertainment and dancing until 11:30 p.m. The cost per person is $50.00.

Because you are part of Division #32, we hope you plan to attend and to help us celebrate this glorious occasion as a true brotherhood. Please mark your calendar NOW lest you schedule something else for that evening.

Seating is limited. We want to offer YOU, a Division #32 member, first choice.

Besides attending, we ask that you consider TWO things:

1. Fill out the attached form indicating you plan to attend.

2. Please obtain at least ONE ad for our program book. Prices for the ad book are:

Full page $100.00 Half page $60.00 Quarter page $35.00

Companies and or businesses should try to give you a business card or something that is ready for print. Encourage them to offer a discount such as a 20% discount as part of their ad so they are able to reap the benefits of placing an ad in our program book.

Both attendance form and ads should be sent to:

Ed Blank

117 Highridge Circle

Pittsburgh, Pa 15234-1009

Please send payments for tickets and ads ASAP. Deadline: Aug. 10.

In Friendship, Unity, and Christian Charity,

Mickey Abbott, Chairperson

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AOH Division #32 20th Anniversary Gala

September 19, 2009

Chartiers Country Club

Name ___________________________________________________________

Number attending in my party ($50 per person enclosed) __________

Host Home Needed for Irish Student

Friends,

Next Monday, June 22, the Ireland Institute will welcome 21 young people from Counties Donegal and Tyrone to Pittsburgh as they will participate in our 62nd Wider Horizons Program. As many of you know, these programs have proven invaluable, providing disadvantaged/unemployed young people with skills for work and for life back in Ireland.

We need someone to step forward to host ONE of our participants over the next eight weeks. This 19 year old Catholic boy will intern at a local community YMCA Mondays through Thursdays. He'll attend Duquesne U. every Friday with the rest of his group. And they will participate in various evening and weekend activities organized by their Irish supervisors, with help from the Institute.

Hosts are expected to provide a bedroom; meals (per the household schedule); and a friendly support system.

Hosts receive $135 per week toward the room and board of the participant.

This group will finish its Pittsburgh program on or around Friday, August 14.

If YOU or SOMEONE YOU KNOW is interested in this opportunity to host a young person from Ireland, please contact Rob Tierney at the Ireland Institute offices, 412-394-3900.

Thanks!

Jim Lamb

PS if you expect to be out of town at anytime during this eight week period, please don't let that stop you from inquiring. We can arrange for temporary stays for participants whose hosts take vacation over the summer.

Famous Irishman - Sean Lemass

This week's famous Irishman is Sean Lemass.

Sean Lemass
(15 July 1899 – 11 May 1971)
was one of the most prominent Irish politicians of the 20th century. He served as Taoiseach from 1959 until 1966.

Here's Diane Byrnes' Irish Events Schedule, June 7

ECHOES OF ERIN
WEDO 810 am
Sundays, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
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. June 7, 2009
PITTSBURGH, PA. 15223 PROGRAM # 1107
412.781.6368

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Sunday, June 7
• Echoes of Erin New Time 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM 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.
• 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.
• Pittsburgh Public Theatre, www.ppt.org/ at The O’Reilly Theatre, “Harry’s Friendly Service’ Directed by Ted Pappas. Tickets 412-316-1600; buy online use promo code 13062 to save $10 per ticket. Now through June 28.

Monday, June 8
• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features an Acoustic Jam Session, 7:00 PM.

Tuesday, June 9
• 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, June 10
• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Potters Reel, 7:00 PM.
• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, Acoustic Night 8 – 11pm.


Thursday, June 11 – 27
• Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre, ‘What the Butler Saw’ at the Charity Randall Theatre, www.picttheatre.org 412.561.6000. Tickets: ProArtsTickets at 412.394.3353, online www.proartstickets.org

Friday, June 12
• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, Acoustic Happy Hours from 5:30PM on the Deck with The Professor and Mary Fran. Entertainment inside at 9:00PM.
• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Sean McClorey on vocals & guitar, 9:00 PM.

Saturday, 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 Eastern PA. Opening is Ballad Singer Mike Gallagher, Information: Steve Kurpiewski (412) 734-9648.
• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Jack Puskar, 9:00 PM.
• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle features Mark Guiser at 9:00 PM.

Sunday, June 14
• Echoes of Erin NEW TIME 12:30PM till 2:00PM on WEDO 810AM – The Ireland Report with Ann Bray from Dublin.

Wednesday, June 17
• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Potters Reel, 7:00 PM.
• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, Acoustic Night 8 – 11 PM.

Thursday, June 18
• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features Trivia hosted by Johnny Connolly to benefit the Youth Gaelic Football Team, followed by entertainment with Ballad Singer, Terry Griffith.

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.
• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features Acoustic Happy Hours from 5:30PM with HDUO (Todd Hartman’s band (Todd is the drummer with Corned Beef & Curry) on the Deck, then Corned Beef & Curry at 9:00 PM.
• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Jim Lamb on vocals & guitar, 9:00 PM.

Saturday, June 20
• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Ballad Singer Mike Gallagher, 9:00 PM.
• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features Notre Dame YAC (Young Alumni Club) from The Undertones at 4:00 PM. Live performance by John Fister, Class of ’08.

Monday, June 22
• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features an Acoustic Jam Session, 7:00 PM.

Wednesday, June 24
• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Potters Reel, 7:00 PM.
• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, features Acoustic Night 8 – 11 PM.

Thursday, June 25
• The Rivermen will perform at ‘Thank Goodness It’s Summer (TGIS) at The Palace Theatre, 21 W. Otterman St., Greensburg, 6:00PM, Contact info is 724 836 8000.
• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, features Mark Guiser on vocals & guitar, 9:00 PM.

Friday, June 26
• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, Acoustic Happy Hours from 5:30PM on the Deck with Brad Yoder. Whiskey Limerick, 9:00 PM.
• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Jack Puskar, 9:00 PM

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.
• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Sean McClorey, 9:00 PM.

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. Guest in studio, Jim Lamb, President of The Ireland Institute of Pittsburgh and sponsor of The Ireland Report for July.
• Balmoral School of Piping & Drumming, Pittsburgh Summer Session at Shadyside Academy in Fox Chapel through July 3rd. Information 412.323.2707

Thursday, July 9 – August 1
• Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre, ‘Doubt’ at the Henry Heymann Theatre, www.picttheatre.org 412.561.6000. Tickets: ProArtsTickets at 412.394.3353, online www.proartstickets.org
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Friday, July 10
• Mid-Summer’s Night Seisun with Guaranteed Irish, Blackridge Civic Association, 1200 Beulah Road, Churchill. 8:00PM-Midnight, $15 Adult, $5 Child, includes refreshments, BYOB. Proceeds benefit Blackridge Swim Club. Information: Mary Walsh 412.609.1344 or Maggie Sabol 412.860.7346.


Sunday, July 12
• Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM; The Ireland Report with Ann Bray in Dublin. Guests in the studio are Bridget and Lauren Byrne, Miss Smiling Irish Eyes 2009 and 2002.

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 ‘The Maiden of the Mournes Festival’. Entertainment, Door Prizes, Irish Auction plus more. Information: Pat Byrne 412-781-3759.

Friday, July 24 – Sunday, July 26
• The Cleveland Cultural Festival at the Berea Fairgrounds 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.

Saturday, July 25
• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle is featuring The Buffetman with Tom Watt at 5:00PM

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.

Thursday, August 6 – 22
• Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre, ‘The History Boys’ at The Charity Randall Theatre, www.picttheatre.org 412.561.6000. Tickets: ProArtsTickets at 412.394.3353, online www.proartstickets.org

Sunday, August 16
• LAOH County Board will sponsor a ‘Lady of Knock’ Mass at St. Patrick’s Church, 17th Street & Liberty Ave. in The Strip, 10:00AM.

Sunday, August 30
• Irish American Unity Conference will sponsor a ‘Hunger Strike Commemoration’ Mass at St. Patrick’s Church, 17th Street & Liberty Ave. in The Strip, 10:00AM with Fr. O’Donnell celebrating.

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.

September 10 – 26
• Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre, ‘Crime and Punishment’ at the Henry Heymann Theatre, www.picttheatre.org 412.561.6000. Tickets: ProArtsTickets at 412.394.3353, online www.proartstickets.org


Friday, September 11 – Sunday, September 13
• Pittsburgh Irish Festival at 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.

Sunday, November 1
• Samhain, The Celtic New Year Celebration, at Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, (Mullaney’s Castle). Fundraiser for Echoes of Erin. Doors open at 4:00PM. Details TBA.

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.

December 3 – 20
• Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre, ‘Jane Eyre’ at the Charity Randall Theatre, www.picttheatre.org 412.561.6000. Tickets: ProArtsTickets at 412.394.3353, online www.proartstickets.org

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.

March 5, 2010
• Cherish The Ladies in Concert at The Byham Theatre, Sixth Street, Downtown Pgh. Details TBA. www.pgharts.org/venues/byham.aspx

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
Hall Rental, Blair Leahy – 724-935-4015

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.
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

Jun 7 - Tommy Boyle, The Irish Lads
Jun 28 - Jim Lamb, President, Ireland Institute of Pittsburgh

July 12 - Miss Smiling Irish Eyes 2009 and 2002, Bridget and Lauren Byrne
Aug 16 - Jeannine Lannigan, St. David Society & the Welsh National Fest in Pgh
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

Famous Irishman - George Boole

This week's famous Irishman is George Boole.

George Boole
(November 2, 1815 – December 8, 1864)
was an English mathematician and philosopher. As the inventor of Boolean algebra, which is the basis of all modern computer arithmetic, Boole is regarded in hindsight as one of the founders of the field of computer science.

"Echoes of Erin" Expands to 90 Minutes

Dear Friends and Listeners to "Echoes of Erin,"

It gives me great pleasure to inform you that Echoes of Erin is expanding.

Beginning June 7 the program will begin broadcasting at 12:30 p.m. and continue through 2 p.m. on WEDO-AM at 810 on the dial. The new version of the program is 30 longer.

And do remember, if you cannot tune in live, you can always listen a little later in the day at www.wedo810.com. Click on Program Guide, scroll down page, click on Echoes of Erin and download a program.

This is a big development for the program. After 21 years on WEDO, I think I’ll have plenty of material to share with you. At this point "The Ireland Report" will continue at 1:15 p.m. and "Dateline Irish" at about 1:50 p.m. Perhaps later I’ll adjust the times a bit, but for now they will remain the same.

Please pass this information on along. I look forward to your continuing support. As always, I am open to your input. If you want to hear something special, just ask, and I’ll do what I can. I would be most appreciative if you would pass this on and include in your newsletters and bulletins.

June 7 I’ll have some ticket giveaways and an interview with Tommy Boyle of The Irish Lads.

Warm regards,
Diane Byrnes

Irish movie closing

"Hunger," the Irish film depicting Bobby Sands' hunger strike in a Northen Ireland jail, concludes its engagement at the Harris Theater, Downtown, with performances at 7:30 p.m. June 2 and 3.

It will not be shown anywhere else in Western Pennsylvania.

For details, see posting below, dated May 20.