Echoes of Erin broadcasting on WEDO 810AM

and FM 93.3 @ 12:30pm

And a rebroadcast on www.kdwradio.com, on

Wednesday @ 1:30pm, then Click on LISTEN LIVE

Diane V. Byrnes                                                        DATELINE IRISH

78 Grant Avenue                                                      Sunday, April 16, 2023

Pittsburgh PA 15223                                                Program # 1830

Dateline Irish Sponsor for April is Jim Caldwell –

Member of: IAUC, KOE, AOH & Others.

412.781.6368                                                       Broadcasting since Feb. 7, 1988

Email: diane.byrnes@verizon.net                                       Now in 35th Year!

 

Gentlemen living in Westmoreland County and are interested in Irish history, other Irish events and to better understand your Irish heritage, contact Fr. Jerry O’Shea at 724.832.0482. Email rorrunjto@yahoo.com

 

Sponsorship opportunities are now available for Dateline Irish

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. For advertising rates please contact me at 412.781.6368 or diane.byrnes@verizon.net.

 

Saturday, April 15

• Tartan Day sponsored by St. Andrew’s Society of Pittsburgh at the Bethel Presbyterian Church in Bethel Park, 2999 Bethel Church Road, Bethel Park, PA 15102. .  This is a free and family-friendly event.  Michael Flaherty will be on the Sanctuary Stage from 12pm-1pm.  

 

• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip.  Live music from 8pm.
  
  Sunday, April 16

• AOH / LAOH Division’s 32 will host their Mass & Communion Breakfast @ Chartiers Country Club with Mass beginning at 10:30AM.  Fr. Jeremiah O’Shea will be the celebrant.  A short program to honor our Service Awardees and AOH / LAOH Hibernians of the Year.  No Walk-In’s Please.

 

    

Brian Nolan

• Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM and FM 93.3 @ 12:30pm.  The Ireland Report comes to us from Galway with Brian Nolan, www.galwaywalks.com.  Brian was moved up a week due to Easter and the activity for that program.  Echoes of Erin is rebroadcast @ at 1:30pm each Wednesday at www.kdwradio.com, click on Listen Live.  This segment is sponsored by Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 1, South Hills, Mark Brennan, brennanmark@comcast.net is president. The Top of the Hour Moment is sponsored AOH Sean MacBride Division 32, Carnegie,    Dateline Irish is sponsored during April by Jim Caldwell, Member of AOH Division 1, South Hills, IAUC, KOE

 

• Gaelic Arts Society invites you to a program with Presenter Michael Bartley talking on “Pittsburgh’s Proud Second Generation Irish”.  Michael is a 16 time Emmy Award winner, formerly of WQED TV.  Beginning @2:00PM, followed by a Traditional Tea Social.  A.J. Palumbo Hall of Science & Technology, Carlow University, Fifth Ave & Craft Ave.  Free Parking across the street.  

 

Tuesday, April 18

• Ceili Dancing @ Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle from 7pm with the Pittsburgh Ceili Club.

 

Sunday, April 23

    

Davy Kettyles

• Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM and FM 93.3 @ 12:30pm.  The Ireland Report comes to us from Dublin with Davy Kettyles.  The program is rebroadcast @ at 1:30pm each Wednesday at www.kdwradio.com, click on Listen Live. This segment is sponsored by Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 1, South Hills, Mark Brennan, brennanmark@comcast.net.

The Top of the Hour Moment is sponsored AOH Sean MacBride Division 32, Carnegie,    Dateline Irish is sponsored during April by Jim Caldwell, Member of AOH Division 1, South Hills, IAUC, KOE, +.

 

Saturday, April 29

• AOH Division 1, South Hills, Presents “Our Night of Irish Music and More” at Castle Shannon Fire Hall, 6:00pm – 11:30pm.  Entertainment includes: 

Mark Guiser @ 6pm,  Julia McManus, Stand-Up Comic @ 6:45pm,  

The Low Kings  @ 7:30pm.  Doors open @ 5:00pm.  Reserved Seating.  Tickets $25 in Advance, $30 @ Door.  Beer, setups, snacks (pretzels & chips)  BYOP and Food.  Information & Reservations: Rich O’Malley 412.401.3945 or email pghsaintpat@verizon.net.

 

• Calliope: Pittsburgh Folk Music Society presents Guy Davis WITH OPENERS ERNIE HAWKINS AND RAYMOND MORIN AT THE KELLY STRAYHORN THEATER, EAST LIBERTY, ON SATURDAY, APRIL 29th AT 7:30 PM. TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE AT https://calliopehouse.org/.   Music of Americana!

Sunday, April 30

        

Mairtin O’Muilleoir

• Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM and FM 93.3 @ 12:30pm. The Ireland Report comes to us from Belfast with Mairtin O’Muilleoir.  This segment is sponsored by Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 1, South Hills, Mark Brennan, brennanmark@comcast.net.

The Top of the Hour Moment is sponsored AOH Sean MacBride Division 32, Carnegie,    Dateline Irish is sponsored during April by Jim Caldwell, Member of AOH Division 1, South Hills, IAUC, KOE, +.

 

Saturday, May 6

• Pittsburgh Ceili Club presents the Monthly Ceili at the Verona Eagles, 315 James Street, Verona 15147.  From 2:00pm to 5:00pm, PCC members $5, Non-members $10.  Additional information – Facebook.com/PittsburghCeiliClub.  Last one for season!

 

·PGH GAA will host A Night at the Races, information TBA.  www.PittsburghGAA.com

 

Sunday, May 7

     

Patricia Sharkey

• Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM and FM 93.3 @ 12:30pm. The Ireland Report comes to us from Donegal with Patricia Sharkey.  The program is rebroadcast @ 1:30pm each Wednesday at www.kdwradio.com, click on Listen Live.  The Top of the Hour Moment is sponsored AOH Sean MacBride Division 32, Carnegie,    Dateline Irish is sponsored during April by Jim Caldwell, Member of AOH Division 1, South Hills, IAUC, KOE, +.

 

Friday, May 19

• Paul Byrom will be appearing in Concert, the Venue is The Jonnet Building, 4099 William Penn Highway, Monroeville 15146. Check out his website for details & tickets http://www.paulbyrom.ie/.  General Admission ticket holders will have access to the elevator at 7:00pm to the 10th floor.

 

Saturday, June 3

• Summer's Midwest schedule for both the Celtics & Banshees.  All home games will be at Founders Filed and all game times will be confirmed at a later date. 

Home - Buffalo Fenians vs. Pittsburgh Banshees – Women

 

 

 

Sunday, June 4

• Gaelic Arts Society will host a High Tea at the Pittsburgh Golf Club in Oakland.  Marigrace Murphy, Pittsburgh’s 2023 Miss Smiling Irish Eyes, is featured speaker, 2:00 PM.

 

Sunday, June 10

• Summer's Midwest schedule for both the Celtics & Banshees.  All home games will be at Founders Filed and all game times will be confirmed at a later date.

 Home - Detroit Wolfe Tones vs. Pittsburgh Celtics – Men’s

 

Saturday, June 24

• PGAA Midwest Schedule – AWAY Game – Pgh Banshees @ Cleveland SPSJ. And AWAY Game -  Pgh Celtics @ Buffalo NaFianna.  Remember times will be determined later date.

 

Saturday, July 15

•  PGAA – Pgh Banshees @ Roc City Gaelic.  Remember times will be determined later date.

 

Saturday, July 22

• PGAA – AWAY Game Pgh Celtics @ Cincinnati GAA.

 

Saturday & Sunday, July 22 & 23

• Tessie Burke Jig @ Reel Feiseanna @ Pittsburgh International Airport, 8:00AM.  Information: JIM GRAVEN kayaks201@verizon.net.  Free Admission.

 

Saturday, July 29 – ATTENTION – Mark your Calendar

• AOH St. Patrick’s Division 4 in the North Hills presents “A Day of Irish Entertainment” at Schuetzen Park in Ross Township.  Gates open at 1:00PM.  Price includes Refreshment & Entertainment.  Picnic Baskets allowed, Suggested Donation = $25 pre-sale, at the gate $30.  Entertainment includes: Fitzpatrick School of Irish Dance, Ballad Singer Mike Gallagher, and featuring Rory Makem.

 

Saturday & Sunday, August 5 & 6

• Midwest Championships @ Cleveland Details Later.

 

Saturday, August 19

• ‘Call for Artists’ for “The Between Two Rivers Artists Trail” This one day tour will highlight the incredible arts community that exists in Fayette County and the surrounding area. The B2R Artist Trail will happen from 10am - 4pm. 

 

All hosting studio sites must be located in Fayette County. Applications from guest artists are welcomed from residents of Greene, Fayette, Somerset, Washington, and Westmoreland counties in Pennsylvania; Monongalia and Preston counties in West Virginia; and Garrett County, Maryland. If you are accepted and are not located in Fayette County, you will be assigned to exhibit at a Fayette County artist site.  100% of art sales go to the artist.  Learn more and apply at between2riversarts.com.  Sager Mosaics, Perryopolis PA

 

August 26, 2023 - Aer Lingus College Football Classic @ Aviva Stadium in Dublin Ireland will host Notre Dame vs. Navy.  This game will be broadcast on CBS.  Plan to go!

 

Sunday, September 24

• Pittsburgh Ceili Club invites you to their Annual Picnic @ Rose Barn in North Park.  Details to be announced later.

 

Saturday & Sunday, September 23 & 24

• Pittsburgh Halloween Fall Feis / Pittsburgh Fall Feis  @ Pittsburgh International Airport, 8:00AM.  Information: JIM GRAVEN kayaks201@verizon.net. Free Admission

 

Saturday & Sunday, December 30 & 31

• Pittsburgh Winter Feis @ Pittsburgh International Airport, 8:00AM.  Information: JIM GRAVEN kayaks201@verizon.net.  Free Admission