| ECHOES
OF ERIN WEDO
810 AM Diane V. Byrnes
August 29, 2010 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, 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/ |
