Echoes of Erin broadcasting on WEDO 810AM

and FM 93.3 @ 12:30pm and @ 10:30pm

And a rebroadcast on www.kdwradio.com, on

Wednesday @ 1:30pm, Click on LISTEN LIVE

 

Diane V. Byrnes                                                        DATELINE IRISH

78 Grant Avenue                                                      Sunday, May 2, 2021

Pittsburgh PA 15223                                                Program # 1728

412.781.6368                                                      Broadcasting since Feb. 7, 1988

Email: diane.byrnes@verizon.net                               

 

Each Wednesday, Echoes of Erin is re-broadcast on www.kdwradio.com from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm.  After you click on the link, click on Listen Live. Sponsorship for Echoes of Erin’s ‘The Top of the Hour Moment’ are available.  Please contact me at 412.781.6368 or diane.byrnes@verizon.net.

 

Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave In The Strip, 412.642.6622 – Open Tuesday 11:30am through Saturday 11:30pm, Lunch & Dinner served daily, Eat In or Order Take Out.  Music Friday & Saturday

 

Riley’s Pour House, 215 East Main St in Carnegie – 412.279.0770 – Open Sunday’s 9:30am to 7:30pm serving Brunch, Lunch, Dinner.  Open Tuesday through Friday 11:30am to 9:30pm and Open Saturday 8 am to 9:30pm.

 

The Knights of Equity is renting the Club Rooms. Space can accommodate up to 110 persons, a full service kitchen, and new dance floor, with parking close by.  Contact Michael Culhane @ 412.821.9113 or by email: mike3789@verizon.net.  

 

Sunday, May 2

   

Patricia Sharkey

• Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM and FM 93.3 @ 12:30pm and again @ 10:30pm on FM 93.3. The Ireland Report comes to us from Donegal with Patricia Sharkey.  The program is rebroadcast @ 10:30pm tonight on FM 93.3, and 1:30pm each Wednesday at www.kdwradio.com, click on Listen Live.  The Ireland Report is sponsored by Knights of Equity with Michael Culhane as Worthy Sir Knight (President).  This is 40th Anniversary of the 1981 Hunger Strikers, with a special program being presented.  The Top of the Hour Moment is sponsored by AOH Division 9, Oakland Irish.

 

• AOH Sean MacBride Division 32 – Monthly Meeting tonight INSTEAD of May 16.  7pm.

 

Tuesday, May 4

• “A Masks-On Ceili in the Park” Williamsburg Park in Mt. Lebanon that is, 6pm to 8pm.   There's a turn-around driveway that should work as a perfect dance floor.

 

There's no electricity so live music is not possible...but we'll have an amplifier and an iPod.  We rented the pavilion at the park but to be safe, bring your chair or a blanket.  No alcohol allowed, but do bring other beverages and snacks.  If you have something to share, wrap individual portions for others to take.  Please plan to wear a mask.

 

Use Google Maps to search for directions to Williamsburg Park.  It is located on Sleepy Hollow Road which is the main entrance to the park.  Parkside and Earlswood are two other entrances but there's a bit of a hill to walk down.  

 

Send your RSVP to Liz Grinko at grinkoclan820@gmail.com.  Note:  If the weather doesn't cooperate, Nan will email and you can also check the PCC Facebook page for any changes, or, text Liz at 412.583.9507.

 

Saturday, May 8

• AOH PA State President’s Dinner, hosted by AOH Division 4 in the North Hills.  Patrick O’Brien is current PA State President and member of AOH Division 4.  The events of the day will take place at the Doubletree Hotel in Greentree.  Meeting and Mass prior to dinner. Dinner, you have a choice from three entrees, each priced at $40 each.  Contact Rich O’Malley for details 42.401.3945.  Make check payable to AOH Allegheny County Board and send to: President’s Dinner Committee, C/O Rich O’Malley, 448 Hoodridge Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15234. Phone: 412.401.3945.

 

Sunday, May 9 – Mother’s Day

      

Brian Nolan

• Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM and FM 93.3 @ 12:30pm and again @ 10:30pm on FM 93.3. The Ireland Report comes to us from County Galway w/ Brian Nolan, www.galwaywalks.com. The program is rebroadcast @ 1:30pm each Wednesday at www.kdwradio.com, click on Listen Live.  The Ireland Report is sponsored by Knights of Equity with Michael Culhane as Worthy Sir Knight (President).  The Top of the Hour Moment is sponsored by AOH Division 9, Oakland Irish.  Telephone Interview w/ Brian Dunphy of The High Kings (this is rescheduled).

 

• Roots Cellar @Home presents The Accidentals w/ Maia Sharp, Dar Williams, Tom Paxton, & Kim Richey.  Promoting their next EP “Time Out” 8PM @ Home Series.  Information: 412.361.1915 www.calliopehouse.org.

 

Thursday, May 13

• Come and enjoy Casey Deely Music w/ Jason Kendall for some Jazz & Blues @ The Mansion on Fifth, 5105 Fifth Ave. in Shadyside.  Free admission.  A two-hour Happy Hour from 5:30pm till 7:30pm.

 

Sunday, May 16

      

Davy Kettyles

• Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM and FM 93.3 @ 12:30pm and again @ 10:30pm on FM 93.3.

The Ireland Report comes to us from Dublin with Davy Kettyles. The program is rebroadcast @ 1:30pm each Wednesday at www.kdwradio.com, click on Listen Live.  The Ireland Report is sponsored by The Ireland Report is sponsored by Knights of Equity with Michael Culhane as Worthy Sir Knight (President).  The Top of the Hour Moment is sponsored by

AOH Division 9, Oakland Irish.  A Telephone Interview with Jack Bodkin, Author, “Briarhill to Brooklyn” An Irish Family’s Journey, really interesting.

 

Tuesday, May 18

• Election Date – Primary Date to vote for candidates who will be on the ballot in November.

 

Saturday, May 22

• “Row On for Brendan Concert” @ the Croatian Center in Millvale, 2pm to 6pm with local talent including: Mary Coogan & Bruce Foley, Abbots Cross, The McCullough, Kepler’s, Greenwood Group, and Mike Flaherty. There will be an Irish pub, Haskels Food Truck, Vanilla Pastry Studio, Carnival Games, Baskets, & Auction items.  Tickets $10 @ Door.  www.irishnight.net

 

Sunday, May 23

• Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM and FM 93.3 @ 12:30pm and again @ 10:30pm on FM 93.3. The Ireland Report comes to us from County Allegheny with Diane Byrnes.    The program is rebroadcast @ 1:30pm each Wednesday at www.kdwradio.com, click on Listen Live.  The Ireland Report is sponsored by Knights of Equity with Michael Culhane as Worthy Sir Knight (President).  The Top of the Hour Moment is sponsored by AOH Division 9, Oakland Irish.  

 

Sunday, May 30

        

Mairtin O’Muilleoir 

• Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM and FM 93.3 @ 12:30pm and again @ 10:30pm on FM 93.3. The Ireland Report comes to us from Belfast with Mairtin O’Muilleoir, www.newbelfast.com.    The program is rebroadcast @ 1:30pm each Wednesday at www.kdwradio.com, click on Listen Live.  The Ireland Report is sponsored by Knights of Equity with Michael Culhane as Worthy Sir Knight (President).  The Top of the Hour Moment is sponsored by

AOH Division 9, Oakland Irish.  

 

Saturday June 5

• The Daughters of Erin Court 9 will hold their Annual Flea Market at the Club Rooms, 1248 Evergreen Ave. in Millvale.  Hours of operation are from 9am until 2pm. Rain or   Shine! Donations accepted for our Charity Fund.  Purchases CASH Only.  Information Sue Schreck: sschreck_4@yahoo.com  (underscore between k and 4).

 

Friday June 11 thru Wednesday June 16

• There will be Virtual pre-recorded Readings shown for Bloomsday.  Information Jack Webber Email: jfwnamesman@aol.com.

 

Sunday June 13

• A Call for Readers for James Joyce’s Ulysses 2021.  Bloomsday readings will take place at the University of Pittsburgh with an On-Campus Lawn Reading from Noon till 2pm.  Information jfwnamesman@aol.com.

 

Sunday July 18 – Friday, July 23

• Balmoral School of Piping & Drumming, Summer School w/ Roddy McLeod - Bruce Gandy - Robert Mathieson - Andrew Carlisle.  Registration

https://balmoralschoolofpiping.org/summer-school-registration-form/ .  Information:

Balmoral School of Piping & Drumming info@bagpiping.org.

 

Sunday July 18

• The Pittsburgh Ceili Club will sponsor a Picnic at Beveridge Grove, S. Ridge Drive in North Park from 1:00pm till 6:00pm.  Note:  This picnic will replace the usual September picnic.  (Same place as last September).  Information & Reservations: kmerhart@comcast.net or    kbashaar@gmail.com.

 

Friday, August 13

• AOH Sean MacBride Division 32 will be hosting the Greater Pittsburgh Irish Open golf outing at the Quicksilver Golf Club.  Please email Tim Regan at aohdiv32@gmail.com for details, foursomes and sponsorship opportunities are available.

 

Sunday, August 15

• AOH Sean MacBride Division 32 will hold their Annual Mass & Communion Breakfast at The Priory, Mass @ 10am.  Details to follow.

 

Friday, Saturday, & Sunday August 20, 21, & 22

• The Milwaukee Irish Fest will proceed as usual.  Details & Entertainment will be announced later in the spring.

 

 

 

Saturday, December 4

• Gaelic Arts Society sponsors their Annual Christmas Party at the Holiday Inn Express in Greentree.

 

Tuesday, December 14

• Celtic Thunder IRELAND, at The Palace Theatre, 21 W. Otterman St., Greensburg, 15601 https://www.thepalacetheatre.org/concerts-events/celtic-thunder/

 

Sunday, June 22, 2022

• Gaelic Arts Society has scheduled their Annual High Tea at the University Club.

 

Friday, April 30, 2022

• AOH Division 1 in the South Hills is sponsoring the Annual Night of Irish Music. Details TBD.