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ECHOES OF ERIN WEDO 810 AM
Sunday's, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Irish / Celtic Radio Programming

Diane V. Byrnes
78 GRANT AVE.
PITTSBURGH, PA. 15223
412-781-6368
WEB PAGE: www.pittsburghirish.org/echoesoferin
Email: diane.byrnes@verizon.net
BLOG: http://echoesoferin.blogspot.com

 

 

August 29, 2010
PROGRAM # 1171

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Sunday, August 29

•  Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM from 12:30pm. The Ireland Report from Belfast with Mairtin O'Muilleoir, Managing Editor of the Belfast News Group, & the Irish Echo in NY. Live Stream – www.wedo810.com , click on “Listen Live”. Or listen from the Archives – www.wedo810.com , click on Program Guide, scroll down to Echoes of Erin

•  Pittsburgh Ceili Club Picnic at Rose Barn in North Park from 12:00 Noon till 8:00 PM. Information Joanne F. at 724.274.9661, joannefitz@comcast.net or Cheryl Grey at 724.353.0123, cmcgrey@zoominternet.net . Take a covered dish to share.

 

Tuesday, August 31

•  Mullaney's Harp & Fiddle , 2329 Penn Ave. , in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features Ceili Dancing from 7:00pm.

•  Paddy's Pour House , 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Irish Night with Harp, Guinness, & Smithwick's; Specials from 8:00 PM. Happy Hour is every Tuesday through Friday from 5pm to 7pm.

 

Friday, September 3

•  Paddy's Pour House , 215 East Main Street , Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features entertainment at 9PM.

•  Mullaney's Harp & Fiddle , 2329 Penn Ave. , in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features Mark Guiser on vocals & guitar inside on stage at 9:00 PM.

 

Saturday, September 4

•  Paddy's Pour House , 215 East Main Street , Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features entertainment at 9PM.

•  Mullaney's Harp & Fiddle , 2329 Penn Ave. , in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features entertainment at 9PM.

 

September 3, 4, 5

•  NACB Playoffs in Chicago . ( Gaelic Football).

 

September 5

•  Echoes of Erin on WEDO at 12:30pm, The Ireland Report with Patricia Sharkey, Editor, The Donegal Newsletter , www. dun - na - ngall.com . Live Stream – www.wedo810.com , click on “Listen Live”. Or listen from the Archives – www.wedo810.com , click on Program Guide, scroll down to Echoes of Erin, click on, choose a Program # and download, click on to listen and time of day or night. Guest in studio, John Webber, with the Gaelic Arts Society of Pittsburgh ; also the Sponsor of An Inspirational Moment for September.

 

September 10-12, 2010

•  Pittsburgh Irish Festival 20 th Anniversary Celebration at Riverplex behind Costco. Please visit our website at www.pghirishfest.org . www.twitter.com/pittsburghirish or Facebook. 412-422-1113 . Entertainment – Gaelic Storm, Scythian, Glengarry Bhoys, Makem & Spain Brothers, Screaming Orphans, Cahal Dunne, BBI, The Weathered Road, Homeland, Terry Griffith, Bell School of Irish Dance, Burke Conroy School of Irish Dance, Hooley and Liz Shovlin - Ceili Instruction/Dancing, Red Hand Paddy, Michael Murphy and the Shannon River Band, Mike Gallagher, David Kincaid - The Irish Volunteer, Dennis Doyle – Harpist, John Doyle Trio featuring John Doyle and John Williams (both formerly of Solas ) and Duncan Wickel, Mark Guiser, Matthew Craig and the Kerry Tipper Band, Guaranteed Irish, Patrick Regan and Callan. There is Irish cuisine, a Market Place, Genealogy, Artisans & Historians, Sports, and a special Traveling Exhibit, ‘A Song For Ireland ' with the Ward Irish Music Archive from Milwaukee . Festival opens Friday at 4:00 PM, Saturday at 11:00 AM, and an Irish Mass on Sunday with Fr. Sean Kealy at 10 AM. 412-422-1113.

 

•  Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre is taking a Road Trip to ‘ The Shaw Festival' at Niagara-on-the-Lake , Ontario . Escorted by Artistic Director, Andrew Paul; Package includes transportation, lodging, four plays, winery tour, breakfast and one dinner. More Information www.picttheatre.org .

 

Friday, September 10

•  Mullaney's Harp & Fiddle , 2329 Penn Ave. , in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features entertainment at 9PM.

•  Paddy's Pour House , 215 East Main Street , Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features entertainment at 9PM.

 

Saturday, September 11

•  Mullaney's Harp & Fiddle , 2329 Penn Ave. , in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features entertainment at 9PM

•  Paddy's Pour House , 215 East Main Street , Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features entertainment at 9PM.

 

Sunday, September 12

•  Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm. The Ireland Report from Galway with Brian Nolan . Live Stream – www.wedo810.com , click on “Listen Live”. Or listen from the Archives – www.wedo810.com , click on Program Guide, scroll down to Echoes of Erin , click on, choose a

 

September 13 & 14

•  An Irish Cycling Team will be cycling through Pittsburgh to raise funds for the Irish Cancer Society. Website: www.cycleofamerica2010.com .

 

Wednesday, September 15

•  Mullaney's Harp & Fiddle , 2329 Penn Ave. , in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features Ryan McGiver, ‘New York's Top Irish Guitarist' with Patrick Mangan, ‘Riverdance Fiddle Soloist'; 8:00pm - $5.00 at Door.

 

Friday, September 17 – Half Way to St. Patrick's Day

•  Mullaney's Harp & Fiddle , 2329 Penn Ave. , in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features entertainment at 9PM.

 

Saturday, September 18

•  Mullaney's Harp & Fiddle , 2329 Penn Ave. , in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features

 

Sunday, September 19

•  The Gaelic Arts Society hosts the Season's ‘Opening Luncheon' at the PAA in Oakland at 12:00 Noon. Information Earl McCabe 412.761.1844.

•  Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm. Live Stream www.wedo810.com , click on “Listen Live”. Or listen from the Archives www.wedo810.com , click on Program Guide, scroll down to Echoes of Erin, click on, choose a Program # and download, click on to listen and time of day or night. The Ireland Report with Davy Kettyles, in Dublin .

 

Monday, September 20

•  Fil Campbell from Newry, County Down , will perform in Concert at Carlow University , Kresge Theatre, 7:00PM. Tickets $10.00 or Free to those with a Carlow ID.

 

Wednesday, September 22

•  Introductory Course in Irish Gaelic, 5828 Forward Avenue, Squirrel Hill (between Murray & Shady Ave'), each Wednesday evening beginning at 7:30pm. $75 for six weeks. Instructor Peter Gilmore of the Gaelic League of Pittsburgh . Information: http://www.cngaeilge.com/ranganna.htm or 412.352.0088.

 

Thursday, September 23 through Saturday, September 25

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

 

Thursday, September 30 through Saturday, October 2

•  Mullaney's Harp & Fiddle , 2329 Penn Ave. , in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features Tom O'Carroll originally from Dublin, is a singer, musician, storyteller, performing at 8:30PM on Thursday and 9:00 PM on Friday & Saturday.

 

Saturday, October 2

•  Pittsburgh Ceili Club at www. pittsburghceiliclub .org/ is sponsoring their monthly Ceili at the VFW in Morningside on Morningside Ave. , Workshop @ 7:00 PM, Ceili @ 8:00 PM.

 

October 7 to 10

•  Knights of Equity and Daughters of Erin will sponsor their Annual Convention in Pittsburgh . A Convention Program Book is being organized. To advertise in book contact Jack Webber , 412.758.5446.

 

Friday, October 8

•  Mullaney's Harp & Fiddle , 2329 Penn Ave. , in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features Corned Beef & Curry inside on stage at 9:00 PM.

 

Saturday, October 9

•  Mullaney's Harp & Fiddle , 2329 Penn Ave. , in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features Celtic Rock with Red Hand Paddy, 9:00 PM.

 

Friday & Saturday, October 15 & 16

•  Mullaney's Harp & Fiddle , 2329 Penn Ave. , in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features Celtic Clan direct from Boston , 9:00 PM.

 

Sunday, October 17

•  The Gaelic Arts Society presents a program on the Celtic Spanish Provinces of Galacia and Asturia in the Dithridge House Party Room, 220 N. Dithridge St. Oakland , 2:30PM. Information Earl McCabe 412.761.1844.

 

Friday & Saturday, October 22 & 23

•  Mullaney's Harp & Fiddle , 2329 Penn Ave. , in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features The Michael O'Brien Band from Johnstown at 9:00 PM

 

Saturday, October 23

•  ‘The Donahue Fleadh' in McMechen WV on Route 2, one hour from Pittsburgh . Entertainment includes: Ballad Singer, Terry Griffith, Gallowglass from WV, and Celtic Rock with Red Hand Paddy, and more TBA. This is Year # 1 for this new Irish festival. Information: Brendan Lyman 304-559-7707. More detail to come!

 

Friday & Saturday, October 29 & 30

•  Mullaney's Harp & Fiddle , 2329 Penn Ave. , in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features The Malones from Philadelphia , at 9:00 PM.

 

Friday, November 5

•  Pittsburgh Ceili Club at www. pittsburghceiliclub .org/ is sponsoring their monthly Ceili at the VFW in Morningside on Morningside Ave. , Workshop @ 7:00 PM, Ceili @ 8:00 PM. It's Crazy Hat Ceili!

•  Mullaney's Harp & Fiddle , 2329 Penn Ave. , in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features Lisdoonvarna Irish Matchmaking Festival. Details TBA

 

Saturday, November 6

•  Mullaney's Harp & Fiddle , 2329 Penn Ave. , in The Strip, 412-642-6622 presents The Oyster Festival. Details TBA.

 

Sunday, November 7

•  Samhain the Celtic New Year Celebration at Mullaney's Castle . Details later. Information Diane Byrnes 412-781-6368. Fundraiser for Echoes of Erin .

 

November 12 & 13

•  Balmoral Classic presents US Junior Solo Bagpiping and Drumming Championships. Information George Balderose, 412.323.2707. www.BalmoralClassic.org .

•  Mullaney's Harp & Fiddle , 2329 Penn Ave. , in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features Seamus Kennedy originally from Belfast at 9:00 PM.

 

Saturday, November 13

•  The Battlefield Band will perform in Concert as part of The Balmoral Classic.

•  All Ireland Athletic Club hosts their monthly Social at the American Legion in Squirrel Hill at 8:00 PM.

 

Friday & Saturday, November 19 & 20

•  Mullaney's Harp & Fiddle , 2329 Penn Ave. , in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features Full Kilt from Johnstown , at 9:00 PM.

 

Saturday & Sunday, November 20 & 21

•  The Heinz History Center presents the Heritage Holidays at the History Center . Information Natalie DeRiso, 412-454-6359. There will be live performances, ethnic foods, holiday decorations, crafts, heritage history information and items to sell and buy.

 

Sunday, November 21

•  The Gaelic Arts Society will sponsor a Memorial Mass at St. Paul 's Cathedral, Oakland , 10:00 AM. Information James Butler 412.856.6806. Afterwards a Video Review of “Mise Eire – I Am Ireland” at Panera's Restaurant in Oakland .

 

Friday, November 26

•  Mullaney's Harp & Fiddle , 2329 Penn Ave. , in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features Corned Beef & Curry at 9:00 PM.

 

Saturday, November 27

•  Mullaney's Harp & Fiddle , 2329 Penn Ave. , in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features Celtic Rock with Red Hand Paddy at 9:00 PM.

 

Friday & Saturday, December 3 & 4

•  Mullaney's Harp & Fiddle , 2329 Penn Ave. , in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features Ceann with their unique blend of Irish music at 9:00 PM.

 

Saturday, December 4

•  Pittsburgh Ceili Club at www. pittsburghceiliclub .org/ is sponsoring their monthly Ceili at the VFW in Morningside on Morningside Ave. , Christmas Ceili @ 8:00 PM.

  

Friday, December 10

•  The Gaelic Arts Society presents their 2010 Christmas Party. Details TBA

 

Friday & Saturday, December 10 & 11

•  Mullaney's Harp & Fiddle , 2329 Penn Ave. , in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features The Malones from Philadelphia at 9:00 PM.

 

Monday, December 13

•  The Ireland Institute of Pittsburgh holds their ‘ Irish Castle Draw' tonight at Mullaney's Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave. , in The Strip. Tickets for sale at The Ireland Institute, 412-394-3900. Take a chance on a great holiday!

 

Friday, December 17

•  Mullaney's Harp & Fiddle , 2329 Penn Ave. , in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features Celtic Rock with Red Hand Paddy at 9:00 PM.

 

Saturday, December 18

•  Mullaney's Harp & Fiddle , 2329 Penn Ave. , in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features Corned Beef & Curry at 9:00 PM.

 

Thursday, December 23

•  Mullaney's Harp & Fiddle , 2329 Penn Ave. , in The Strip, 412-642-6622 presents Tim and John's Christmas Extravaganza.

 

Friday, December 31

•  Mullaney's Harp & Fiddle , 2329 Penn Ave. , in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features a ‘ Rockin' New Year's Eve Party with Red Hand Paddy'.

 

Friday, January 7

•  Pittsburgh Ceili Club at www. pittsburghceiliclub .org/ is sponsoring their monthly Ceili at the VFW in Morningside on Morningside Ave. , ‘ Beginning of the Year' Ceili @ 8:00 PM.

 

Saturday, January 22

•  The All Ireland Athletic Club presents ‘Frost on the Shamrock' with Andy Cooney & His Band, East Pittsburgh VFW, 401 Draper Street, East Pittsburgh . Call 412-367-0696 or email : allireandaaevents@comcast.net

 

January 30 – February 6, 2011

•  Irish Festival Cruise aboard MCA's Poesia sailing the Western Caribbean – Key West, Ocho Rios, Grand Cayman and Cozumel, with The Black Family, The Elders, Ennis, Bridgets Cross, Captain Mackie's String Band, Matt Cunningham, 2 Tap Trio, Patsy Whelan, plus more. Information 1.800.441.HARP.

 

Sunday, January 30

•  The Gaelic Arts Society presents the movie “Secret of Ronan Inish” at the Dithridge House Party Room, 220 No. Dithridge St. Oakland , 2:30PM.

 

Saturday, February 5

•  Pittsburgh Ceili Club at www. pittsburghceiliclub .org/ is sponsoring their monthly Ceili at the VFW in Morningside on Morningside Ave. , ‘Used Book Sale ' Ceili @ 8:00 PM.

 

Sunday, February 21

•  The Gaelic Arts Society presents “ Irish Folk Songs” with Sheilah Collins, Celtic music Singer at the Dithridge House Party Room, 220 No. Dithridge St. Oakland , 2:30PM.

 

Friday, March 11

Saturday, February 5

•  Pittsburgh Ceili Club at www. pittsburghceiliclub .org/ is sponsoring the Annual ‘Kick-Off' Ceili at Epiphany Church Hall @ 7:00 PM with Appetizers.

 

March 17

•  The Gaelic Arts Society presents Annual St. Patrick's Day Banquet at PAA in Oakland , 6:30PM.

 

April 2

•  The Gaelic Arts Society will be represented at Tartan Day Celebration at the Obama Culture Academy .

Saturday, February 5

•  Pittsburgh Ceili Club at www. pittsburghceiliclub .org/ is sponsoring their monthly Ceili at the VFW in Morningside on Morningside Ave. , Spring Ceili @ 8:00 PM.

 

April 10

•  The Gaelic Arts Society presents An Irish Garden Lecture at the Dithridge House Party Room, 220 No. Dithridge St. Oakland , 2:30PM

 

Friday, May 6

•  Pittsburgh Ceili Club at www. pittsburghceiliclub .org/ is sponsoring their monthly Ceili at the VFW in Morningside on Morningside Ave. , Ceili @ 8:00 PM.

 

May 15

•  The Gaelic Arts Society presents A One Act Play. Details TBA. At the Dithridge House Party Room, 220 No. Dithridge St. Oakland , 2:30PM.

 

June 5

•  The Gaelic Arts Society presents “ An Irish High Tea” 1:30PM.

 

 

Irish Groups & Organizations

 

Ancient Order of Hibernians, Allegheny County Board , AOH Division 1, 4, & 17 - http://www.pittsburghirish.org/AOH/index.htm

Ancient Order of Hibernians, Division 32 - http://aoh32.org/blog.html

Daughters of Erin and Knights of Equity - http://www.knightsofequity.com/daughters.html

Hall Rental, Blair Leahy – 724-935-4015

Ireland Institute of Pittsburgh - www.iiofpitt.org .

Irish American Unity Conference - www. pittsburghirish .org/IAUC/index.htm

Irish Centre of Pittsburgh – http://www.pittsburghirish.org/irishcentre

Pittsburgh Ceili Club - www. pittsburghceiliclub .org/

Pittsburgh Irish Centre - http://www.pittsburghirish.org/irishcentre/index.htm

 

LOCAL IRISH ENTERTAINERS WEBSITES

Check Performance Schedules, Etc.

Ar éigean Gael - www.myspace.com/barelyirish

Aran from Johnstown PA - http://www.people.iup.edu/rahkonen/Bands/Aran.htm

George Balderose - http://www.pittsburghpiper.com/

Carnival of Souls - http:// www.carnivalofsouls.com

Ceann - http://www.ceannmusic.com/

Cogan Brothers - http:// www.coganbros.com

Cue Ball Music - http://www.cueballmusic.com/index.asp

Cahal Dunne - http://www.cahaldunne.com/

Tony Egan - http://www.tonyegan.info

Michael Gallagher - http://www.mike-gallagher.com/

Terry Griffith - http://www.pittsburghirish.org/griffith

Guaranteed Irish - http://www.guaranteedirish.info/

Hiraeth - http://lugh.as.cmu.edu/Hiraeth.htm

Hooley - http://www.hooley.info

John McCann - http://www.johnmccannlive.com/

Corned Beef & Curry - http:// www. cornedbeef n curry .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.bur k eirishdance.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 http://www.PittsburghGAA.com

Jill McGough, VP ViceChair@PittsburghGAA.com

Pittsburgh Celtics http://www.PittsburghGAA.com

Chair, Rob Tierney, Chair@PittsburghGAA.com

Youth Football,

John Connolly, Youth@PittsburghGAA.com

Pittsburgh Hurling Club www.pitt hurling .org/