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April Irish Events

HERE'S THE LATEST AND GREATEST OF ALL THINGS RELATED TO IRISH ENTERTAINMENT IN PITTSBURGH FOR APRIL, 2009
COURTESY OF OUR GOOD FRIEND DIANE BYRNES FROM ECHOES OF ERIN

ECHOES OF ERIN, WEDO 810 am
Sunday’s, 1:00 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.,PITTSBURGH, PA. 15223
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, March 29

• Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM, 1:00 PM. The Ireland Report with Diane Byrnes, County Allegheny. Guest in studio, Carole Harland of St. Andrews Society and Tartan Day.
• 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.
  

Tuesday, March 31

• Gaelic Storm perform in Concert at The Westmoreland Cultural Trust, 21 West Otteman St., Greensburg, 7:30PM. Tickets: 724-836-8000
• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622: hosting Ceiling Dancing from 7:30pm.
• 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, April 1

• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie features The Potters Reel, 7:00 PM.

Friday, April 3

• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie features Sean McClorey on vocals & guitar at 9:00 PM.
• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features
  

Saturday, April 4

• Tartan Day at Schenley High School (old Reisenstein School in East Liberty), 11:00AM to 4:00PM. Information tartandaypa@verizon.net.
• A Night At The Races at the Lawrenceville Moose, 120 51st Street in Lawrenceville. $10.00 per Adult; Doors open at 7:00PM. Information Maureen O’Toole 412-913-4184 or Steve Kurpiewski 412-734-9648. Sponsored by the 2009 AOH Convention Committee
• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie features Mark Guiser at 9:00PM.
• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features
  

Sunday, April 5

• Mass of Thanksgiving at St. Bede’s Church in Point Breeze at 12:00 Noon with Fr. Bernard J. McGuckian, S.J. , Editor of the “Pioneer Magazine” and Spiritual Director from Dublin. Lunch to follow, reservations required – Peggy Bond at 412-343-3040. Fr. McGuckian will appear on TV-EWTN on Wednesday, April 8.
• 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. I’ll conduct a telephone interview with local actor Tom Atkins performing in Pittsburgh Public Theatre’s “A Moon for the Misbegotten” by Eugene O’Neill
  

Friday, April 10

• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie features Mark Guiser at 9:00PM.

Saturday, April 11

• 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.
• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie features Jack Puskar at 9:00PM.
  

Monday, April 13

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

Wednesday, April 15

• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie features Potters Reel at 7:00PM.

Thursday, April 16 through Saturday, May 17

• Pittsburgh Public Theatre presents “A Moon for the Misbegotten” by Eugene O’Neill, staring Tom Atkins. Directed by Pamela Berlin at the O’Reilly Theatre. Tickets 412-316-1600 or www.ppt.org.

Friday, April 17

• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features Corned Beef & Curry at 9:00PM.
• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie features Mark Guiser at 9:00PM.
  

Saturday, April 18

• AOH Division 17, Monroeville presents Corned Beef & Curry 8:00PM at Club Rooms, Broadway Blvd. / Route 130, Monroeville. Kevin O’Donnell at KO719@comcast.net or 412- 613-3500.
• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie features Sean McClorey at 9:00PM.
  

Sunday, April 19

• The Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, St. Anne Division 21, South Hills, celebrates 100th Anniversary with Mass and Brunch at South Hills Country Club beginning at 10:30 AM. Tickets $30.00, call Eileen O’Malley at 412-341-2974 or email slainte@pitt.edu or President Jean O’Malley 412-531-3855.
• AOH Sean MacBride Division 32, Mass & Communion Breakfast at The Priory on the North Side. www.aoh32.org
  

Wednesday, April 22

• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie features Potters Reel at 7:00PM.

Friday, April 24

• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie features Ballad Singer Mike Gallagher at 9:00PM.

Saturday, April 25

• AOH Division 1, South Hills presents ‘A Night of Irish Music’ at the Castle Shannon Volunteer Fire Hall with Ballad Singer Mike Gallagher and Corned Beef & Curry with John McCann, Bob Banjeree & Todd Hartman. Tickets Rick O’Malley 412-401-3945 or Tom Long 412-561-4181. Doors open 6:30pm.
• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie features Jack Puskar at 9:00PM.
  

Monday, April 27

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

Wednesday, April 29

• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie features Potters Reel at 7:00PM.

Road To Isles Concert March 13

Celebrate the season of St. Patrick!

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

Echoes of Erin March Calendar

ECHOES OF ERIN
WEDO 810 am
Sunday’s, 1:00pm – 2:00pm
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. February 22, 2009
PITTSBURGH, PA. 15223 PROGRAM # 1092
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, 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.

Celtic Concert March 27

See www.thecelticcollection.com; www.myspace.com/theweatheredroad;
or www.mike-gallagher.com.

A Great Irish Date in Pittsburgh

Thanks to brother Tom Purcell and the true Renaissance man he is for passing this little idea along from the Tribune Review's Alice Carter, Great dates: Enjoy Irish culture, food without leaving town.

Buzz up!

Irish Entertainment for February

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

January 31 – February 6

• Irish Festival Cruise aboard Celebrity Cruise Line’s ‘Summit’ sailing the Southern Caribbean. Entertainment with Cherish The Ladies, The Black Brothers, Johnny McEvoy, Tommy Sands, Liam Tiernan, The Matt Cunningham Band, Don Stiffe, Donny Golden, Dan Stacy, and Maura O’Connell. 1.800.441.HARP.

Sunday, February 1

• Echoes of Erin’s 21st Anniversary – The Ireland Report with Patricia Sharkey, Editor of the Donegal News Letter, http://www.dun-na-ngall.com/. Echoes of Erin begins 21st year broadcasting on WEDO.
• Super Bowl Party at Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip @ 4:30PM Pre-Game Buffet; Reservations 412.642.6622.
  

Wednesday, February 4

• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie features Potter’s Reel 7:00 PM.

Thursday, February 5

• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., 412.642.6622, in The Strip features Ballad Singer Mike Gallagher, 8:30 PM.

Friday, February 6

• The Pittsburgh Ceili Club will host a ‘Workshop & Ceili’ at the Morningside VFW, 1820 Morningside Avenue in Morningside. Workshop, 7:00 PM, Ceili, 8:00 PM. Information: Bob Kaniecki, 412.486.2684.
• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie features Mark Guiser on Vocals & Guitar, 9:00 PM.
  

Saturday, February 7

• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., 412.642.6622, in The Strip features Mark Guiser on Vocals & Guitar at 9:00 PM.
• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie features Jack Puskar on Vocals & Guitar at 9:00 PM.
  

Sunday, February 8

• Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM at 1:00 PM. The Ireland Report with Ann Bray from Dublin. Guests in studio Dan Devinney & Jim Green, AOH County Board talking about the Cash Bash.

Monday, February 9

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

Wednesday, February 11

• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770, features Potters Reel 7:00 PM.

Friday, February 13

• The Great Guinness Toast takes place at:Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., 412.642.6622, in The Strip, Entertainment at 9:00 PM, Toast at 11:00 PM.
• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, Entertainment w/ Jack Puskar 9:00 PM, Toast at 11:00 PM.
• The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, South Side Works
  

Saturday, February 14

• AOH St. Patrick Division 4, North Hills will host their 250 Club Banquet at the West View Fire Hall. Information email Robert Parry.
• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., 412.642.6622, in The Strip features The Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival from 6:30PM.
• 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.
• Knights of Equity will sponsor a Valentine / Doo Wop Dance with a DJ, Party, snacks and beverages at the new Club Rooms, 1248 Evergreen Road, Millvale. Donation $15. Information, John Webber, WSK, 412.758.5446.
• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, 412.279.0770, Carnegie, features Sean McClorey at 9:00 PM.
  

Beginning Wednesday, February 18

• A Course on ‘Names – Their Origin and Meaning’, at CCAC, Downtown Campus, 625 Stanwix Street each Wednesday for 6-weeks. Dates: February 18 & 25, March 4, 11, 18, & 25 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Tuition $69. To register: 412.391.1210.
• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie features Potters Reel 7:00 PM.
  

Beginning Thursday, February 19

• The Window to Ireland Culture Course takes place at CCAC, Downtown Campus, 625 Stanwix Street each Thursday for 6-weeks. Dates: February 19 & 26, March 5, 12, 19 & 26. Course Instructor is John Webber – to register: 412.391.1210, Tuition $69. Or John Webber – 412.758.5446.
• St. Patrick’s Day Parade Fundraiser at Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 7:00 PM. Cultural Baskets, Raffles and Entertainment.
  

Friday, February 20

• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie features Mark Guiser on Vocals & Guitar, 9:00 PM.
• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., 412-642-6622, in The Strip features Corned Beef & Curry, 9:00 PM.
  

Saturday, February 21

• AOH County Board presents a ‘Cash Bash’ at the West View Fire Hall. Information email Dan Devinney.
• The Rivermen ‘Irish Pub Night’ Upstairs at the ‘Duke’s Club Room’, 122 8th Ave., Homestead, 7:00 PM, $5.00 Cover, Reservations accepted: 412.461.3406.
• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., 412.642.6622, in The Strip features Celtic Rock with Red Hand Paddy 9:00 PM.
• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie features Ballad Singer Mike Gallagher, 9:00 PM.
  

Sunday, February 22

• Gaelic Arts Society of Pittsburgh will sponsor a program on the life and career of Bing Crosby, presented by Kenneth Gray. The movie “The Top of the Morin’” will be shown. 412.761.1844.

Monday, February 23

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

Tuesday, February 24

• The Wolfe Tones in Concert at Finnegan’s Wake, 20 General Robinson St. on the North Shore, 7:00 PM. Tickets $25, Pittsburgh Celtics GFC, c/o 1203 Woodbourne Ave., Pgh. PA 15226; call David Vance 412.708.8827.

Wednesday, February 25

• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie features Potters Reel, 7:00 PM.

Friday through Sunday, February 27 – March 1

• AOH Allegheny County Board sponsors their Annual Retreat at St. Paul’s Retreat Center on the Southside. Retreat begins with Mass at 5:30pm on Friday and ends with Mass on Sunday at 11:00am. All Hibernian men, male family members and friends are welcome. Information: Larry Squired, 412.760.2600 or contact St. Paul’s directly at 412.381.7676.

Friday & Saturday, February 27 & 28

• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., 412.642.6622, in The Strip features Ceann from 9:00 PM both nights.

Friday, February 27

• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie features Ballad Singer, Sean McClorey 9:00 PM.

Saturday, February 28

• Irish Fest 2009 at St. Teresa of Avila, Mass – 6:00 PM, Irish Dinner – 7:15PM, Entertainment with Guaranteed Irish and Bell School of Irish Dance. Raffles & Door Prizes, Tickets 412.367.9001 or Bud Burke (AOH Div. 4 412.366.6720).
• Pittsburgh Irish Rowing Club 25th Anniversary Party at The Irish Centre of Pittsburgh, 6886 Forward Ave., Squirrel Hill. Information: Patrick Clark 412.761.3897.
• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie features Mark Guiser on Vocals & Guitar, 9:00 PM.
  

Irish Entertainment for November

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.

Saturday, November 1

• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, presents The Guinness Oyster Festival.

• Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 32 in Carnegie presents a ‘Luncheon & Fashion Show’ at Nevillewood. Doors open at 11:00AM, Tickets Onnie Costanzo 412.563.5187.

Sunday, November 2

• 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.

Friday & Saturday, November 7 & 8

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

Friday, November 7

• Pittsburgh Ceili Club, Workshop & Ceili at VFW, 1820 Morningside Ave., Morningside. Workshop 7:00 PM, Ceili 8:00 PM. Information: Bob Kaniecki, 412-486-2684
  

Saturday, November 8

• 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.

Monday, November 10

• Pennsylvania Humanities Council in partnership with Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Dennis M. O’Brien presents 2008 Speaker’s Millennium Lecture with Pulitzer Prize Winner Frank McCourt. Venue: Hall of the House of Representatives, Harrisburg 1-800.462.0442, Email: phc@pahumanities.org. 7:00 PM “Ireland to America: An Immigrant’s Journey with Q&A; 8:00PM to 9:30PM, Book Signing & Dessert Reception. Event televised live on Pennsylvania Cable Network. Admission FREE, Seating Limited. Donation & Sponsorship accepted.

Wednesday – Saturday, November 12-15

• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, presents Tom O’Carroll, 8:00 PM.

Friday & Saturday, November 21 & 22

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

Wednesday, November 26

• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, presents Celtic Rock with Red Hand Paddy, 9:00 PM.

Sunday, November 30

• Christmas Concert with singer / songwriter Mike Gallagher, fiddler Bob Banjeree & Irish whistle player Bob Pegritz at Synod Hall, (behind St. Paul’s Cathedral), So. Craig St., Oakland at 2:00 PM. Advance tickets $10, Door $12. Information 412-301-0599.

Oldies Dance - This Friday

Please join us this Friday, October 24 at the Heidelberg Fire Hall for an Oldies Dance featuring The Mansfield Five.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. A hot buffet will be available at 7:00 p.m. The Mansfield Five will perform at 8:00 p.m.. Tickets are $25 and include beer and a Chinese Auction.

All proceeds will benefit the Doug Bado Family.

For tickets call Bernie Donnelly at 412.279.8220, Lynn Kist at 412.429.7084 or Denny Donnelly at 412.276.9312.

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.
  

Sounds of Charity Benefit Concert - TONIGHT!

The Sisters of Charity are hosting The Sounds of Charity Benefit Concert featuring local Irish entertainers Guaranteed Irish, Mike Gallagher and Sally Folan-Grab's Irish Dancers tonight, Sept. 27. A Dessert Reception and Basket Raffle will be held at 6:30 p.m. followed by the concert at 7:30 p.m.

The concert will be held at Seton LaSalle High School, 1000 McNeilly Road, Pittsburgh 15226. A donation of $25 will admit you to the event. For ticket information please contact Sister Patricia Hughes at 412.343.1382 or Dan Devinney at 412.860.6740. You can also register for the event at www.scsh.org.

Please come enjoy a great night of music and fun while also supporting a great cause.

Oldies Dance to Benefit Doug Bado's Family

Please join us Friday, October 24 at the Heidelberg Fire Hall for an Oldies Dance featuring The Mansfield Five.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. A hot buffet will be available at 7:00 p.m. The Mansfield Five will perform at 8:00 p.m.. Tickets are $25 and include beer and a Chinese Auction.

All proceeds will benefit the Doug Bado Family.

For tickets call Bernie Donnelly at 412.279.8220, Lynn Kist at 412.429.7084 or Denny Donnelly at 412.276.9312.

Irish Stuff To Do

Thanks to our good friend Diane Byrnes of Echoes of Erin, here are some fun things to do throughout the remaining days of September.

Monday, September 22

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

Tuesday, September 23

• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, features Irish Night, Harp & Guinness Specials from 8:00 PM. Dennis Murphy is now bartending on Thursday’s. 412.279.0770’

• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, presents Ceili Dancing at 7:30 PM 412.642.6622.

• “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 or Email: jfwnamesman@aol.com

Thursday, September 25

• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, presents Pat Garvey on guitar, accordion & vocals at 9:00 PM. 412-642-6622.

Friday, September 26

• The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works presents Christopher Laughrey & Casey Deely at 8:30PM. 412-381-4800.

• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, features Ballad Singer, Mike Gallagher at 9:00 PM.

• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, presents Pat Garvey on guitar, accordion & vocals at 9:00 PM. 412-642-6622.
  

Saturday, September 27

• ‘The Sounds of Charity Concert’ at Seton-LaSalle High School, 1000 McNeilly Road, Pgh. PA 15226. Entertainment with Guaranteed Irish, Mike Gallagher, Pittsburgh Irish Reelers. The evening begins at 6:30PM with a desert Reception and basket raffle, concert at 7:30PM. Tickets $25.00, Sister Patricia Hughes 412.343.1382, online at www.scsh.org and go to the News & Events section to use secure link to register online. The concert benefits the Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill and their Far East Missions.

• The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works presents Corned Beef & Curry at 8:30 PM. 412-381-4800.

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

• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, presents Pat Garvey on guitar, accordion & vocals at 9:00 PM. 412-642-6622.

Sunday, September 28

• Echoes of Erin, WEDO 810AM at 1:00 PM; The Ireland Report with Mairtin O’Muilleoir, Belfast. www.belfastmedia.com. Interview with Terry Blaschette with the Heinz History Center on the ‘Ulster Historical Foundation’ at the History Center.

• ‘Take a Swing Against Cancer’ at Boyce Park Silver Beaver Fields. An Official Wiffle Ball Tournament for Adult & Kids, $15 / kid, $20 / Adult. Pre-register at sunnycarneycarcinoidcancerfund@verizon.net. Donations can be sent to S & T Bank, Sunny Carney Carcinoid Cancer Fund, 2190 Hulton Road, Verona PA 15147. This fundraiser will help Sunny Carney who is suffering from this cancer.

Tuesday, September 30

• The Ulster Historical Foundation, representing nine counties of Ulster, Derry, Antrim, Down, Tyrone, Armagh, Fermanagh, Cavan, Monahan and Donegal, will present a ‘Genealogical Workshop’ to help participants discover their Irish roots. Lecture from 6:00pm to 9:00pm at the Senator John Heinz History Center, 1212 Smallman Street, The Strip. Tickets $10. Information: Terri Blanchette, 412-454-6411 or tsblanchette@hswp.org. Presenters are Dr. William Roulston and Brian Trainor.

Marine Corps Fundraiser - September 28

You're welcome on September 28 to attend a fundraiser benefiting the North Versailles Marine MP Bravo Company Unit at Mitchell's Bar and Restaurant, 304 Ross Street, Downtown Pittsburgh . Enjoy music from the Stanley Kurtis Band and Iron City bottles and drafts. The fundraiser starts at 5:00p.m. and ends at 8:00 p.m. Admission is $2.00.

LAOH Div. 11 Celtic Halloween Fundraiser

The LAOH Division 11 Celtic Halloween Fundraiser to benefit Catholic charities is Saturday, October 18 from 7:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m. at St. Mary of the Mount - Sullivan Hall, 115 Bigham Street, Mt. Washington.

Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes (costumes are optional). Entertainment will be provided by DJ - T, featuring sounds of the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and 80’s.

Tickets are $15.00 (includes beer and setups - BYOB)

For tickets call: Maureen O’Toole (412-913-4184) or Clara Schillinger (412-734-1147)

Donations are gladly accepted. Please send all donations to Shirley Sestric, 311 Kearsarge Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15211 or contact her at 412-431-3935.

Celebrate Irish Entertainment Saturday

A DAY OF IRISH ENTERTAINMENT

ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERNIANS And
Ladies’ ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERNIANS
Allegheny County, NORTH HILLS DIVISIONS #4

JUNE 28, 2008 – NOON UNTIL 8 PM
Croatian Center – Schitzen Park Road
Off Babcock Boulevard – Ross Township

Music By:
ARAN – Traditional Music & Song, Johnstown PA
Put on your Dancing Shoes!!
JACK PUSKAR – Ballads, Songs & Tunes,
and IRISH STEP DANCING

For The Kids - JOE THE JUGGLER 1:30 - 3:30

ADMISSION $10.00 Per Person -
Children Under 16 Accompanied By An Adult, Admitted FREE

FOOD and BEVERAGES SOLD at the EVENT

FOR TICKETS OR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Patrick O'Brien 412-977-8991
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