February 7, 2010
PROGRAM # 1142

Begin 22 Years Today!

 

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Sunday, February 7

•  Echoes of Erin 12:30pm on WEDO 810AM on the dial. The Ireland Report with Patricia Sharkey, Editor of the Donegal Newsletter, www.dun-na-ngall.com . Today the program celebrates the beginning of 22 years on WEDO!

•  National Irish American Unity Conference is sponsoring a St. Patrick's Day Raffle, Round Trip Airfare for two – New York to Ireland -- $5.00 per ticket, (Raffle takes place in Michigan but is open to the entire USA ). Information: 209-482-5181. Steeler059@aol.com or http://www.iauc.org/

If 400 tickets are not sold, the drawing will revert to 50/50 raffle with a minimum prize of $750.00.

All Proceeds benefit National IAUC

Now through February 21

•  Pittsburgh Public Theatre ( www.ppt.org ) presents William Shakespeare's “A Midsummer Night's Dream”, a comic extravaganza! The cast – Tony Bingham, Alex Coleman, James Fitzgerald, Daniel Krell, Devon Malcolm and David Whalen and children, Meggie Booth and Alex Lindsay Roth and more. Tickets 412.316.1600 or www.ppt.org .

•  Search is on for Saint Brigid Court for the St. Patrick's Day Parade. The purpose is to honor a woman who is dealing with illness, has exemplified courage and will in the face of adversity. Send Bio, explain illness and challenges faced with Name, Address & Phone Number, and photo to: St. Brigid Court Committee, PO Box 98516 , Pgh PA 15233. Information 412.431.5096.

 

Tuesday, February 9

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

•  Paddy's Pour House , 215 East Main Street , Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Irish Night with Harp & Guinness Specials from 8:00 PM.

 

Wednesday, February 10

•  St. Patrick's Day Parade Fundraiser at Mullaney's Harp & Fiddle , 2329 Penn Ave. , in The Strip. Raffles, baskets, entertainment with Ballad Singer, Terry Griffith , and Guaranteed Irish beginning at 6:00 PM.

 

Friday, February 12

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

•  Paddy's Pour House , 215 East Main Street , Carnegie, 412-279-0770 features Jack Puskar on vocals & guitar at 9:00 PM.

 

 

 

Saturday, February 13

•  Mullaney's Harp & Fiddle , 2329 Penn Ave. , in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features The ‘Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival'. Entertainment for the evening is ‘The Malones' out of Philly at 9:00 PM.

•  Paddy's Pour House , 215 East Main Street , Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Ballad Singer Mike Gallagher at 9:00 PM.

•  Knights of Equity & Daughters of Erin Valentines Party at Court 9 Club Rooms, 1246 Evergreen Road in Millvale. Doors open at 7:30PM, Donation includes DJ, refreshments. Info: Kelly Finnegan 412.931.3015; Reservations: Ruth Ann Finnegan 412.487.55174.

 

Wednesday, February 17

•  Ash Wednesday -- Paddy's Pour House will be open for Lunch during Lent 11:30AM to 1:30PM .

 

Thursday, February 18

•  The ‘Window to Ireland ' course at Allegheny County Community College South, at Brentwood High School . Designed for you who would like to learn more about Ireland and her heritage. Four Thursday evenings beginning tonight, Information 412.758.5446.

 

Friday, February 19

•  Mullaney's Harp & Fiddle , 2329 Penn Ave. , in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features Happy Hour at 5:00PM with Sam Lamont; later it's The Great Guinness Toast and entertainment with Corned Beef & Curry. 9:00 PM.

•  Paddy's Pour House , 215 East Main Street , Carnegie, 412-279-0770 features The Great Guinness Toast and Ballad Singer Sean McClorey at 9:00 PM.

 

Saturday, February 20

•  Paddy's Pour House , 215 East Main Street , Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Ballad Singer, Mike Gallagher at 9:00 PM.

 

Sunday, February 21

•  Echoes of Erin on WEDO at 12:30pm, The Ireland Report with Davy Kettyles from Enniskillen. Guests in studio will be Bill and Jack Goodrich, Sponsors of The Ireland Report for the first quarter.

 

Thursday, February 25

•  Window to Ireland course at Brentwood High School , Information 412.758.5446.

 

Friday and Saturday, February 26 & 27

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

 

Friday, February 26

•  Mullaney's Harp & Fiddle , 2329 Penn Ave. , in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features Happy Hour at 5:00PM with the Dean Kostlich Duo then The Michael O'Brien Band from Johnstown from 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, February 27

•  Saint Teresa of Avila , 1000 Avila Court , Pittsburgh PA 15237 is sponsoring their ‘ Irish Fest 2010' in Henninger Auditorium. The event features and Irish Mass at 6:00 PM, Irish Dinner at 7:15 PM, and Entertainment with Guaranteed Irish and the Bell School of Irish Dance after Dinner. Tickets: $25. Information & Reservations 412.367.9001. Raffles & Door Prizes.

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

 

Sunday, February 28

•  Echoes of Erin on WEDO at 12:30pm, The Ireland Report with Mairtin O'Muilleoir, Managing Director of The Belfast Media Group including the Irish Echo; www.irishecho.com .

 

Thursday, March 4

•  Window to Ireland course at Brentwood High School , Information 412.758.5446.

•  Mullaney's Harp & Fiddle , 2329 Penn Ave. , in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features Ballad Singer, Mike Gallagher at 8:30 PM.

 

Friday, March 5,

•  St. Patrick's Day Parade Button Party at Mitchell's Restaurant, 304 Ross Street , Downtown Pgh. 5:30PM.

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

•  Seanchai and The Unity Squad performing at The Great Hall at The Priory, 614 Pressley Street on the North Shore, 412.231-3908.

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

 

Saturday, March 6

•  The 14 th Annual Wheeling Celtic Celebration takes place in downtown Wheeling , WV . Celtic music, dance, entertainment with Brigid's Cross, Maidens IV, MacDonald Pipe Band of Pittsburgh, Peg Roach Loyd, Ballad Singer, Mike Gallagher, the Burke Conroy and Bell Schools of Irish Dance, Celtic Marketplace, children's activity, ethnic foods. Information 1.800.828.3097.

•  Paddy's Pour House , 215 East Main Street , Carnegie, 412-279-0770 features Mark Guiser on vocals & guitar at 9:00 PM.

 

Sunday, March 7

•  AOH Division 9, Oakland and Allegheny County Board AOH Communion Breakfast, Details TBA.

•  “Row On for Brendan” Concert at Central Catholic, Fifth Ave. , in Oakland , 7:00 PM . Music with Guaranteed Irish, Mike Gallagher, Hooley, an Irish Step-Dance or two with Kiernan Coleman, and the Central Catholic Glee Club.

 

Thursday, March 11

•  Window to Ireland course at Brentwood High School , Information 412.758.5446.

•  Mullaney's Harp & Fiddle , 2329 Penn Ave. , in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features Finnegan's Wake with Red Hand Paddy.

 

Friday, March 12

•  Pittsburgh Ceili Club will sponsor their ‘Kick-Off Ceili' at Epiphany Church , across from the Arena. Tickets $20 in advance for members; $25 non-members and at door. Reservations: 412-486-2684. Appetizers at 7:00 PM.

•  Paddy's Pour House , 215 East Main Street , Carnegie, 412-279-0770 features Mark Guiser on vocals & guitar at 9:00 PM.

 

Saturday, March 13

•  St. Patrick's Day Parade, downtown Pittsburgh . Stepping off from 11 th & Smallman Streets at 10:00AM. ‘New Location'.

•  Knights of Equity & Daughters of Erin After Parade Party, Sports Rock Café, 1400 Smallman St. from 12 Noon. Admission at Door. Information: Porky Burke 412.931.6807.

•  Paddy's Pour House opens ~ 11:00AM, music with Sean McClorey

•  Irish Centre of Pittsburgh, 6886 Forward Ave., Squirrel Hill, Dinner & Entertainment with NaGaels: Reservations with Mary Clark 412-761-3897. $20 per person, children under 18 Free.

 

Sunday, March 14

•  Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM from 12:30pm, The Ireland Report from Dublin with Ann Bray.

 

Monday, March 15

•  Paddy's Pour House is opened today in celebration of St. Patrick's Day.

 

Wednesday, March 17

•  Paddy's Pour House , 215 East Main Street , Carnegie, 412-279-0770 features Jack Puskar on vocals & guitar.

•  Ballad Singer Mike Gallagher, performing at Mitchell's, 304 Ross St. Downtown Pgh from 6:00 PM.

 

Friday, March 19

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

•  Celtic Woman performing at Mellon Arena, 8:00 PM, sponsored by PBS-WQED-TV.

 

Saturday, March 20

•  Paddy's Pour House , 215 East Main Street , Carnegie, 412-279-0770 features Ballad Singer Mike Gallagher at 9:00 PM.

 

 

Friday, March 26

•  Paddy's Pour House , 215 East Main Street , Carnegie, 412-279-0770 features Ricky Manning on vocals & guitar at 9:00 PM.

 

Saturday, March 27

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

 

Saturday, April 3

•  Tartan Day, Details TBA

 

Saturday, April 10

•  John Walters (J.W. ) Solo CD Release Party. Details TBA

 

Saturday, April 17

•  Pittsburgh Ceili Club will sponsor their monthly Ceili at the VFW in Morningside, 7:00 PM Workshop, Ceili at 8:00 PM.

 

Saturday, June 5

•  Concert at Epiphany Church, 1018 Center Ave., Uptown, ‘ An Irish Day Event' with arts, crafts & foods , Mass at 6:00 PM followed by a Concert with Mike Gallagher , Bruce Foley, Charles Heaton, Janet Witman, Robert Pegritz, Roseanna Louie plus more.

 

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.

 

 

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