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
Here is Diane Byrnes' Latest Schedule of Irish Events
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. May 3, 2009 PITTSBURGH, PA. 15223 PROGRAM # 1102 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 3 • Pittsburgh Marathon - Starting at 8AM, Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, will have a bagpiper playing outside the pub. From 10:30AM to 12:30PM Pittsburgh rock-n-roll favorite.... Joe Grushecky will play from. From 1:00 until 5:00 PM Cue Ball will take the stage for your afternoon entertainment • 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. Guest in WEDO Studio is Jack Webber with The Knights of Equity, Court 9. • 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.
Tuesday, May 5 • 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 6 • Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Potter’s Reel, 7:00 PM.
Friday, May 8 • Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features Guaranteed Irish at 9:00 PM. • Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Jack Puskar at 9:00 PM.
Saturday, May 9 • A Night of Irish Music with Sean McClorey at the Blawnox Sportsmen Club, 314 Freeport Road, Blawnox, 2nd Floor. Sponsored by Clan Na Gael, James Connolly Camp, 7:00PM-11:00PM. Donation $10.00 refreshments provided. • Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features Weathered Road, 9:00PM. • Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Ballad Singer Mike Gallagher at 9:00PM.
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.
Monday, May 11 • Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features an Acoustic Jam Session, 7:00 PM.
Wednesday, May 13 • Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Potter’s Reel at 7:00 PM.
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 entertainment at 9:00 PM.
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.
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 • 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.
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, 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.
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.
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 NEW Pittsburgh Police Emerald Society Pipes and Drums - http://www.policebagpipes.com/ NEW 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
April 19 -Tom Atkins, Actor in ‘A Moon for the Misbegotten’ April 12 & 26 - Easter Rising Program 1 & 2
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
ECHOES OF ERIN WEDO 810 a.m. Sundays from 1-2 p.m. Irish / Celtic Radio Programming www.pittsburghirish.org/echoesoferin Diane V. Byrnes DATELINE IRISH 78 GRANT AVE. April 26, 2009 PITTSBURGH, PA. 15223 PROGRAM # 1101 412.781.6368
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Sunday, April 26 • 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. • The Gaelic Arts Society of Pittsburgh presents “The Evolution of Irish Gardens”, a slide show and lecture by Elsie Keely at Synod Hall, North Craig Street in Oakland, 2:30 PM. Social to follow. Information 412.761.1844. • WQED TV is airing “Highland Heartbeat” with Fiona Kennedy at 5:30PM. Featured artists: Jim Malcolm from Perth former lead signer of Old Blind Dogs, Julian Isbester from Shetland-singer & actress, and Darren MacLean from Isle of Skye, plus more. • 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, April 27 • Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie features an Acoustic Jam Session at 7:00PM.
Tuesday, April 28 • 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, April 29 • Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie features Potters Reel at 7:00PM. • Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features A Live Acoustic at 8:00 PM.
Thursday, April 30 • Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features Ballad Singer, Sean McClorey at 8:30 PM.
Friday, May 1 • Matt & Shannon Heaton performing at Club Café 56-58 S. 12th Street, Southside at 7:00 PM. Launch of new CD ‘Lover’s Well’. Callan is opening act. • Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie features Jim Lamb on vocals & guitar at 9:00PM. • Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features entertainment at 9:00PM.
Saturday, May 2 • 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 Whiskey Limerick at 9:00 PM.
Sunday, May 3 • 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. Guest in WEDO Studio is Jack Webber with The Knights of Equity, Court 9.
Friday, May 8 • Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features entertainment at 9:00 PM.
Saturday, May 9 • A Night of Irish Music with Sean McClorey at the Blawnox Sportsmen Club, 314 Freeport Road, Blawnox, 2nd Floor. Sponsored by Clan Na Gael, James Connolly Camp, 7:00PM-11:00PM. Donation $10.00 refreshments provided. • Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features Weathered Road, 9:00PM.
Sunday, May 10 • 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.
Friday, May 15 • Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features entertainment 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 entertainment at 9:00 PM.
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.
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.
Saturday, May 23 • Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features entertainment at 9:00 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.
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
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.
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.
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 NEW Pittsburgh Police Emerald Society Pipes and Drums - http://www.policebagpipes.com/ NEW 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
April 19 -Tom Atkins, Actor in ‘A Moon for the Misbegotten’ April 12 & 26 - Easter Rising Program 1 & 2
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
Diane V. Byrnes DATELINE IRISH 78 GRANT AVE. July 6, 2008 PITTSBURGH, PA. 15223 PROGRAM # 1059 412.781.6368
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Sunday, July 6 · The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works, Munster Football Final Teams TBC 9:00AM; Leinster Hurling Final Teams TBC 11:00AM. Information: 412.381.4800. · Echoes of Erin, WEDO 810AM at 1:00 PM; The Ireland Report with Patricia Sharkey, Editor, Donegal Newsletter – www.dun-na-ngall.com. Guest in studio, Jim Lamb, President, Ireland Institute of Pittsburgh. · The Ireland Institute of Pittsburgh is seeking Host Families for young adults, 18-26, from Ireland and Northern Ireland. Two programs available – July 21 to September 15; July 24 to September 18. Call 412.394.3900, Website: www.iiofpitt.org.
Tuesday, July 8 · Continuing for 2 weeks, the Irish Centre will conduct Irish Language Classes. Contact Jim Graven for details kayaks201@verizon.net. · Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, features Irish Night with Dennis Murphy at the bar. Harp & Guinness Specials from 8:00 PM. · Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, Ceili Dancing, 7:00 PM.
Wednesday, July 9 · Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Potters Reel, 7:00 PM. · Irish Day at Kennywood Park, organized by The Irish Centre of Pittsburgh. Information Mac McCafferty 412.951.7068, Email: macattack1916@yahoo.com or Rich Henry at 724.864.2228 Email: Rih7@earthlink.com. All Day Pass $20.00.
Saturday, July 12 · The Green City Music Festival at Mellon Park, sponsored by Calliope with Hooley, Rolling Scones and many other acts. Information 412.361.1915. · The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works, Entertainment at 8:30PM. · Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Mark Guiser, 9:00 PM. · Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, features TREE, a 3-piece group from Johnstown at 9:00 PM.
Sunday, July 13 · Gaelic Football – Pittsburgh Celtics travel to Cleveland to play St. Pat’s. · Echoes of Erin, WEDO 810AM 1:00 PM. The Ireland Report from Dublin with Ann Bray.
Monday, July 14 · Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features an Acoustic Jam, 7:00 PM.
Wednesday, July 16 · Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Potters Reel, 7:00 PM.
Thursday, July 17 through August 16 · Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre presents The Synge Cycle – authored by John Millington Synge, beginning with ‘Playboy of the Western World’, then ‘Riders to the Sea’, and Well of the Saints’, then ‘When the Moon Has Set’, and ‘Deidre of the Sorrows’, then ‘Tinker’s Wedding’ and ‘The Shadow of the Glen’. Directed by Andrew Paul. At the Charity Randall Theatre in the Stephen Foster Memorial, Oakland. Tickets 412.394.3353 or visit www.picttheatre.org.
Friday, July 18 – Sunday, July 20 · Cleveland Cultural Festival at the Berea Fairgrounds Opening Friday at 4:00 PM. Entertainment with John McDermott, Liz Carroll & John Doyle, Eileen Ivers & Immigrant Soul, The Elders, Tommy Fleming, Johnny McEvoy, Dermot Henry, Cherish The Ladies, Sean Wilson Band, Maura O’Connell, Seamus Kennedy, The New Barleycorn and many more. Pittsburgh’s two-time World Champion, Garrett Coleman will be dancing along with Champion Dancer Pat Campbell. Check out the Website at http://www.clevelandirish.org/dancing_new.shtml. Admission $10 per adult, FREE parking. 1-800-485-8013.
Friday, July 18 · The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works, Entertainment at 8:30PM. · Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave., 412.642.6622, features a CD Release Party with Ceann at 9:00 PM. · Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Jack Puskar, 9:00 PM.
Saturday, July 19 · The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works, Entertainment at 8:30PM. · Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Mark Guiser, 9:00 PM. · Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, features Sean McClorey at 9:00 PM.
Sunday, July 20 · Echoes of Erin, WEDO 810AM at 1:00 PM. Guest Host Jim Caldwell. The Ireland Report from Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, with Davy Kettyles.
Wednesday, July 23 – Saturday, July 26 · AOH National Convention in New Orleans.
Wednesday, July 23 · Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Potters Reel, 7:00 PM.
Thursday, July 24 · Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave., 412.642.6622, features Danny Burns & The Defectors with his eclectic style of music at 8:30 PM.
Sunday, August 3 · Echoes of Erin, WEDO 810AM at 1:00 PM; The Ireland Report with Patricia Sharkey, Editor, Donegal Newsletter – www.dun-na-ngall.com.
Friday, August 8 · 14th Annual AOH Division 32 Golf Outing at Cherry Hills Golf Club in McDonald, PA. Information Denny Donnelly 412.276.9312.
Sunday, August 17 · Allegheny County LAOH will sponsor it’s annual ‘Our Lady of Knock’ Mass at St. Patrick’s Church, 17th Street in The Strip at 10:00 AM. Information Shirley Murphy 412.874.4321.
Sunday, August 24 · Irish American Unity Conference will sponsor a Mass at St. Patrick’s Church in The Strip at Noon. Celebrant – Fr. Thomas O’Donnell. The Mass will commemorate the Hunger Strikers, the 10th Anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, Reconciliation.
Friday, September 5 through Sunday, September 7 · Pittsburgh Irish Festival at Riverplex at Sandcastle, West Homestead. Entertainment includes Gaelic Storm, Pogey, Glengarry Bhoys, Beoga, Screaming Orphans, Gadelle, Cahal Dunne, Dennis Doyle, Michael Murphy & the Shannon River Band, Matthew Craig & The Kerry Tipper Band, Red Hand Paddy, Hooley, Mike Gallagher, Burke-Conroy Irish Dancers, Pittsburgh Ceili Club, Pittsburgh Irish Reelers, Bell School of Irish Dance, Shovlin Academy of Irish Dance, Corned Beef & Curry, Terry Griffith, Ballet Academy of Pittsburgh, Mark Guiser, Alan Irvine, Patrick Regan plus more. Variety of admission prices. Information: 412.422.1113 or www.pghirishfest.org. Gaelic Mass on Sunday at 10:00 AM. Marketplace, children’s activities, Gaelic sports, Blarney Bingo, Ceili Dancing plus more.
Friday, September 12 · AOH Division 4 sponsors ‘Hibernian Open’ at The Pittsburgh National Golf Course; 1:30PM Shotgun Start – Scramble. Lunch before the start, Dinner after golf. Contact Patrick Regan, aoh.divfour@verizon.net. Benefits the AOH Division 4 Parochial School Tuition Assistance Fund.
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, and more, Costume Contest. Donation $15.00 at Door. Information Diane Byrnes 412-781-6368, Email diane.byrnes@verizon.net.
Saturday, October 18 · 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.
July 2009 – The AOH Pennsylvania State Convention will take place at the Radisson Hotel in Monroeville. Information: Denny Donnelly, 412-276-9312, Email: ddon633@comcast.net and Patti Flaus, Email: pyecat54@comcast.net.
Pittsburgh Irish Sports Pittsburgh Irish Rowing Club http://www.pittsburghirishrowingclub.com/ Pittsburgh Banshees www.pittsburghbanshees@yahoo.com Pittsburgh Celtics www.pittsburghcelticsgfc.com/ 2008 Schedule June 29 Pgh Celtics @ St. Jarlath’s in Cleveland July 13 Pgh Celtics @ St. Pat’s in Cleveland July 27 St. Jarlath’s @ Founders Field Aug 3 Pgh Celtics @ Wolf Tones in Detroit Aug 17 Midwest Final
Inspirational Moments Sponsored by
January Dorothy Flaherty Weldon, National President, LAOH and Martin J. Flaherty, Plumbing & Heating 412.531.3948
February The Irish Society for Education and Charity
March GDC Fine Jewelry, 724.864.5000
April Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, Maude Gonne Division 32, Carnegie
May Terry Callahan & AOH Allegheny County Hunger Project
June Echoes of Erin
July Dorothy Flaherty Weldon, National President, Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, Inc. and Eyes On Regent Square – Eye Care Center with Dr. Maureen Weldon Kamons. ‘I Hope You Can Dance’,
GUESTS and INTERVIEWS 2008
July 6 Jim Lamb, President, Ireland Institute of Pittsburgh July 20 Guest Host, Jim Caldwell, AOH, KOE, IAUC, Conway Mill Trust, TYORC July 27 Michael Patrick MacDonald, Author – “All Souls” & “The Easter Rising”
Diane V. Byrnes DATELINE IRISH 78 GRANT AVE. June 15, 2008 PITTSBURGH, PA. 15223 PROGRAM # 1056 412.781.6368
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Sunday, June 15 · The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works, SFC S/F Games Connacht – Galway vs. Leitrim 9:00 AM, Leinster SHC S/F Offaly vs. Kilkenny 11:00 AM. Information: 412.381.4800. · Echoes of Erin, WEDO 810AM at 1:00 PM, The Ireland Report with Davy Kettyles, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh. Guest in studio is Dr. Sean Nolan ‘On Being Irish’. · Round the House Band conducting Music Workshops from 1:00 to 4:00PM; Details TBA. · House Concert with Round the House Band, information 412.343.0498. · The Ireland Institute of Pittsburgh is seeking Host Families for young adults, 18-26, from Ireland and Northern Ireland. Two programs available – July 21 to September 15; July 24 to September 18. Call 412.394.3900, Website: www.iiofpitt.org.
Now through June 28 · Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre presents ‘Salome’ by Oscar Wilde, starring Jim Mezon as ‘Herod’, Nicole Underhay as ‘Salome’, David Whalen, Kate Young. Composer and pianist Roger Doyle will perform his acclaimed original improvised musical score. Directed by Alan Stanford, (both from Dublin). At the Charity Randall Theatre in the Stephen Foster Memorial, Oakland. Tickets 412.394.3353 or visit www.picttheatre.org.
Monday, June 16 · ‘Bloomsday in Pittsburgh’ – celebrate the 20th Anniversary of James Joyce’s book Ulysses and read along at 9:00 am – Crazy Mocha Café, 4525 Liberty Ave., Bloomfield; 10:30am – Homewood Cemetery, So. Dallas & Aylesboro Ave. Point Breeze; 12:00 Noon – Murphy’s Tap Room, 1106 So. Braddock Ave., Regent Square; 2:30 pm – Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, 4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland; 4:00 pm – Washington’s Landing – Eastern Tip of Island off 31st Street Bridge; 5:30 pm – Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., The Strip; 7:30 pm – City Books, 1111 East Carson Street, So. Side.
Tuesday, June 17 · Continuing for 5 weeks, the Irish Centre will conduct Irish Language Classes. Contact Jim Graven for details kayaks201@verizon.net. · Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, features Irish Night with Dennis Murphy at the bar. Harp & Guinness Specials from 8:00 PM. · Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, Ceili Dancing, 7:00 PM. · ‘Whiskey Rebellion II’ Kick-Off Party to Axe the Drink Tax. Event will kick off the petition drive to gather 50,000 signatures for a Referendum to Repeal the Drink Tax, which FACT is seeking to place on the November '08 ballot. The Priory, 614 Pressley Street, North Side. 7:00PM to 11:00PM. $20.00. Keep posted on activities at stopdrinktax.com.
Wednesday, June 18 · Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Potters Reel, 7 PM.
Saturday, June 21 · Bridgewater Bookfest from 9:00AM to 5:00 PM; a celebration of books and writing with 40 talented authors. There will be a day-long schedule of speakers and presenters; for the children there will be fun activities, crafts and mini-stage with entertainment. Bridgewater, PA. www.bridgewaterbookfest.com. · The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works, Ulster SFC S/F Fermanagh / Monaghan vs. Donegal / Derry, 1:00 PM. Evening entertainment features Sean McClorey, 8:30PM. · Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Jack Puskar, 9:00 PM. · Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave., 412.642.6622, features Ballad Singer, Mike Gallagher at 9:00 PM.
Sunday, June 22 · The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works, Games Leinster SFC S/F Wicklow / Laois vs. Meath / Wexford 9:00 AM; Munster SHC S/F Limerick vs. Clare / Waterford 11:00 AM. Information: 412.381.4800. · Echoes of Erin, WEDO 810AM at 1:00 PM; The Ireland Report with Mairtin O’Muilleoir, Managing Director Belfast Media Group. www.belfastmediagroup.com. Interview with Matt Morrison, talking about the new national Irish organization, Thar Saile (pronounced Harr Sall Yeh). · Gaelic Football -- Pittsburgh Celtics host Detroit Wolfe Tones at Anderson Field in Shaler. Micheal MacDonncha Email: mmac_@hotmail.com.
Monday, June 23 · Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features an Acoustic Jam, 7:00 PM.
Wednesday, June 25 · Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Potters Reel, 7 PM.
Thursday, June 26 · The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra is presenting the Community Partners Concert with Issac Hayes, 8:00 PM at Heinz Hall. The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank is one of 50 non-profit group to benefit. The Food Bank’s number is 6656, which must be used when purchasing tickets. www.pittsburghsymphone.org or call 412.392.4900.
Saturday, June 28 · AOH Division 4, North Hills presents “A Day of Irish Entertainment” with Aran a Traditional group out of Johnstown PA., bring your dancing shoes and Jack Puskar singing favorite ballads and other songs, Irish Dancing and ‘Joe the Juggler’ at The Croatian Center on Schitzen Park Road, off Babcock Boulevard, Ross Township in Millvale. Beginning at 12:00 Noon, Admission $10.00 per person; children under 16, accompanied by and Adult, admitted FREE. Food and Beverages available for purchase. Information: Stephen Kurpiewski 412.734.9648. · MS Society Benefit Concert in Memory of James Rayburg at Your Inner Vagabond Coffeehouse and World Lounge, 4130 Butler St., Lawrenceville. Entertainment by Sean McClorey, Nidrita Mitra-Sinha – Classical Indian Vocal, accompanied by Asish Sinha on tabta. Traditional Irish music with Michael Hurley & Dr. Michael Nicholsen on fiddles; Amy Cale on flute; Bruce Molyneaux on tenor banjo; Kathy Fallon on guitar; Richard Rayburg on percussion; and stepdancers from the Burke Conroy School of Irish Dance. Time – 7:00 PM. · The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works, features Mike Gallagher, 8:30PM. · Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770 features Mark Guiser, 9:00 PM. · Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave., 412.642.6622, features Cue Ball at 9:00 PM.
Sunday, June 29 · The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works, Leinster Football Westmeath / Offaly vs. Dublin / Louth 9:00 AM, Ulster SFC S/F Tyrone / Down vs. Armagh / Cavan 11:00 AM. Information: 412.381.4800. · Echoes of Erin, WEDO 810 AM, The Ireland Report with Diane Byrnes, County Allegheny. · The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works, features an Irish Music Session, 4:00PM.
Sunday, July 6 · The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, 304 Cinema Drive, South Side Works, Munster Football Final Teams TBC 9:00AM; Leinster Hurling Final Teams TBC 11:00AM. Information: 412.381.4800. · Echoes of Erin, WEDO 810AM at 1:00 PM; The Ireland Report with Patricia Sharkey, Editor, Donegal Newsletter – www.dun-na-ngall.com.
Saturday, July 12 · The Green City Music Festival at Mellon Park, sponsored by Calliope with Hooley, Rolling Scones and many other acts. Information 412.361.1915.
Sunday, July 13 · Gaelic Football – Pittsburgh Celtics travel to Cleveland to play St. Pat’s.
Thursday, July 17 through August 16 · Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre presents The Synge Cycle – authored by John Millington Synge, beginning with ‘Playboy of the Western World’, then ‘Riders to the Sea’, then Well of the Saints’, then ‘When the Moon Has Set’, then ‘Deidre of the Sorrows’, then ‘Tinker’s Wedding’ and finally ‘The Shadow of the Glen’. Directed by Andrew Paul. At the Charity Randall Theatre in the Stephen Foster Memorial, Oakland. Tickets 412.394.3353 or visit www.picttheatre.org.
Friday, July 18 – Sunday, July 20 · Cleveland Cultural Festival at the Berea Fairgrounds Opening Friday at 4:00 PM. Entertainment with John McDermott, Liz Carroll & John Doyle, Eileen Ivers & Immigrant Soul, The Elders, Tommy Fleming, Johnny McEvoy, Dermot Henry, Cherish The Ladies, Sean Wilson Band, Maura O’Connell, Seamus Kennedy, The New Barleycorn and many more. Pittsburgh’s two-time World Champion, Garrett Coleman will be dancing along with Champion Dancer Pat Campbell. Check out the Website at http://www.clevelandirish.org/dancing_new.shtml. Admission $10 per adult, FREE parking. 1-800-485-8013. · Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave., 412.642.6622, features a CD Release Party with Ceann at 9:00 PM.
Wednesday, July 23 – Saturday, July 26 · AOH National Convention in New Orleans.
Thursday, July 24 · Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave., 412.642.6622, features Danny Burns with his eclectic style of music at 8:30 PM.
Friday, July 25 · Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave., 412.642.6622, features Danny Burns with his eclectic style of music at 9:00 PM.
Friday, July 25 through Sunday, July 27 · Football News – CYC National Championships will be held in Philadelphia. Details TBA.
Saturday, July 26 · Pittsburgh Irish Rowing Club will host the Annual St. Brendan’s Cup Regatta at the All-States Marina in Glenfield (under the I-79 bridge over the Ohio River) starting at 12:00 Noon. Information Patrick J. Clark at Patrick.j.clark@att.net, visit website: www.geocities.com/nacarowing -- 412.761.3897. · Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave., 412.642.6622, features Corned Beef & Curry at 9:00 PM.
Sunday, July 27 · Gaelic Football – Pittsburgh Celtics host St. Jarlath’s at Founder’s Field.
Friday & Saturday, August 1 & 2 · Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle 24th St. & Penn Ave., 412.642.6622, features Seamus Kennedy at 9:00 PM.
Friday, August 8 · 14th Annual AOH Division 32 Golf Outing at Cherry Hills Golf Club in McDonald, PA. Information Denny Donnelly 412.276.9312.
Sunday, August 24 · Irish American Unity Conference will sponsor a Mass at St. Patrick’s Church in The Strip at Noon. Celebrant – Fr. Thomas O’Donnell. The Mass will commemorate the Hunger Strikers, the 10th Anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, Reconciliation.
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 and more, Costume Contest. Donation $15.00 at Door. Information Diane Byrnes 412-781-6368, Email diane.byrnes@verizon.net.
July 2009 – The AOH Pennsylvania State Convention will take place at the Radisson Hotel in Monroeville. Information: Denny Donnelly, 412-276-9312, Email: ddon633@comcast.net and Patti Flaus, Email: pyecat54@comcast.net.
Pittsburgh Irish Sports Pittsburgh Irish Rowing Club http://www.pittsburghirishrowingclub.com/ Pittsburgh Banshees www.pittsburghbanshees@yahoo.com Pittsburgh Celtics www.pittsburghcelticsgfc.com/ 2008 Schedule June 1 St. Pat’s @ Founders Field June 7 Seven-Aside Competition @ Founders Field June 22 Wolf Tones @ Anderson Field, Shaler June 29 Pgh Celtics @ St. Jarlath’s in Cleveland July 13 Pgh Celtics @ St. Pat’s in Cleveland July 27 St. Jarlath’s @ Founders Field Aug 3 Pgh Celtics @ Wolf Tones in Detroit Aug 17 Midwest Final
Inspirational Moments Sponsored by
January Dorothy Flaherty Weldon, National President, LAOH and Martin J. Flaherty, Plumbing & Heating 412.531.3948 February The Irish Society for Education and Charity March GDC Fine Jewelry, 724.864.5000 April Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, Maude Gonne Division 32, Carnegie May Terry Callahan & AOH Allegheny County Hunger Project
June Echoes of Erin – ‘A Run in the Rain’, ‘What Do Others Think of You?’
GUESTS and INTERVIEWS 2008
Jun 1 Sarah McAuliffe Bellin, National IAUC Fundraiser Jun 8 AOH Division 4 on Irish Day of Entertainment at Croatian Center / Schitizen Park Jun 15 Dr. Sean Nolan on ‘being Irish’ Jun 22 Matt Morrison on new National Irish Group ‘Thar Saile’ pronounced Har Salya
