Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
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, March 30, 2025
Pittsburgh PA 15223 Program # 1933
412.781.6368 Broadcasting since Feb. 7, 1988
Email: diane.byrnes@verizon.net Beginning 37th Year
This is the final week for our Sponsor for The Ireland Report,
John P. Goodrich, Goodrich & Associates, PLC
And The Top of the Hour Moment for March with
Dorothy Flaherty Weldon, LAOH
LOAH Division 11 has an Online Sale of Sarris Candy until April 13th. You may purchase candy at the Sarris Candy Website
Sarris Candies - The World's Best Chocolates and use using fundraising
Group ID: 10-2957. This is a huge help for Division 11’s efforts!
From Jim Lamb – He is Honored to be recognized in Harrisburg for the work connecting PA and IRELAND, and to join Ireland’s Ambassador to the US, H. E. Geraldine Byrne Nason Embassy & Consulates of Ireland USA, meeting PA Gov Josh Shapiro Thanks, Senator Jay Costa for nominating me to the PA-Ireland Trade Commission, and to Senator Devlin Robinson for his support of the Ireland Institute of Pittsburgh over many years, and his commission co-chair, Pa House Rep Mary Jo Daley. [This is because Jim you do good work!] DVB
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Calliope - 2025 / 2025 Main-Stage Concert Series @ 7:30pm
Apr 25 - Gaby Moreno, intoxicating music for English & Spanish speakers
Venue – The Original Pittsburgh Winery, 2809 Penn Ave in The Strip
Time - Friday’s @ 7:30pm. Subscriptions on Sale Now.
Calliope The Pittsburgh Folk Music Society, The Design Center Suite 696 5001 Baum Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Website: www.calliopehouse.org.
Thru March 30
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City Theatre, 1300 Bingham St, South Side (www.citytheatrecompany.org) presents Birthday Candles, Check website for times and tickets by Noah Haidle, Directed by Marc Masterson.
Friday, March 28
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AOH Sean MacBride Division 32 presents its Annual Fish Fry every Friday until Good Friday from 4 to 7pm @ the Ukrainian American Citizen’s Club, 302 Mansfield Blvd. Carnegie PA 15106.
Sunday, March 30
Mairtin O’Muilleoir
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Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM and FM 93.3 @ 12:30pm. The Ireland Report comes to us from Belfast with Mairtin O’Muilleoir, Publisher Irish Echo Newspaper and is sponsored by Jack Goodrich, Goodrich & Associates, PLC. 412.261.GOOD jackgoodrich@icloud.com. After three months, this is the final Sunday of Sponsorship for Jack Goodrich in 2025. I am so grateful for your continued financial support and help whenever I call upon you. Thank you so much.
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The Top of the Hour Moment is sponsored by Dorothy Flaherty Weldon. The Topic is being worked on. The program is rebroadcast @ 1:30pm each Wednesday on www.kdwradio.com, click on Listen Live. This is also the final week of sponsorship for Dorothy. Thank you so much Dorothy, I am so grateful for your support.
Tuesday, April 1 through Wednesday, April 30
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The LAOH Allegheny Board has tickets available for the 3-diget evening drawing throughout April. Each ticket is $10 based upon the daily evening number. Reservations: Shirley Sestric 412.370.4127.
Tuesday, April 1
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The Pittsburgh Ceili Club is Ceili Dancing at Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle from 7:00pm. All are welcome to join in.
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Friday, April 4 - AOH Sean MacBride Division 32 presents its Annual Fish Fry day from 4 to 7pm @ the Ukrainian American Citizen’s Club, 302 Mansfield Blvd. Carnegie PA 15106.
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Jimmy Lamb performing at Cork Harbour Pub, in Lawrenceville, 1st Friday of month from 7 to 10pm
Saturday, April 5
· Pittsburgh Ceili Club will hold a Ceili at the Verona Eagles, 315 James Street, Verona, PA 15147., 2pm-5pm. This event is open to the public, members $5 and non-members $10. We will provide tea, some snacks, and a cash bar. If you care to bring some baked goods or snacks to share that would be greatly appreciated. Note: this is an afternoon event.
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RickPatrick Celtic Trio – Pittsburgh Tartan Day, Bethel Presbyterian Church, 2999 Bethel Church Road, Bethel Park PA 15102.
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Michael Flaherty is performing at Tartan Day on the Auditorium Stage from 12:30pm to 1:00pm. Admission FREE.
Sunday, April 6
Patricia Sharkey
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Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM and FM 93.3 @ 12:30pm. The Ireland Report from Donegal with Patricia Sharkey and is sponsored by AOH Division 1 in South Hills with Danny Flanigan as President. The program is rebroadcast @ 1:30pm each Wednesday at www.kdwradio.com, click on Listen Live. The Top of The Hour Moment is sponsored by AOH Sean MacBride Division 32 in Carnegie, with Eric Haenni as President.
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The Gaelic Arts Society, celebrating 70 years, presents a program on Irish Poetry in collaboration with the Irish Nationality Room. Program takes place at Carlow University, AJ Palumbo Center @ 2pm. Free Parking across the street. smurphy9373@gmail.com
Thursday, April 10
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It’s Irish Night at the Cork Harbour Pub, 181 43rd Street, Pittsburgh 15201 in Lawrenceville. Performing is Michael Flaherty on vocals & guitar from 7 to 10pm.
Friday, April 11
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AOH Sean MacBride Division 32 presents its Annual Fish Fry every Friday until Good Friday from 4 to 7pm @ the Ukrainian American Citizen’s Club, 302 Mansfield Blvd. Carnegie PA 15106.
Sunday, April 13 Palm Sunday
Brian Nolan
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Echoes of Erin broadcasts @ 12:30pm on 810AM or 91.3 FM. The Ireland Report comes to us from Galway with Brian Nolan and is sponsored by AOH Division 1 in South Hills with Denny Flanigan as President. The program is rebroadcast @ 1:30pm each Wednesday at www.kdwradio.com, click on Listen Live. The Top of The Hour Moment is sponsored by AOH Sean MacBride Division 32 in Carnegie, with Eric Haenni as President.
Tuesday, April 15
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A Celebration of Life for Tricia Tanner, 4pm to 8pm @ the Mayernick Center, Avonworth Community Park, (Handicap Accessible) 498 Camp Horne Road, Pittsburgh PA 15237. Tricia is the former Executive Director of Calliope Folk Music Society. All are welcome. Bring your musical instrument.
Friday, April 18 –
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AOH Sean MacBride Division 32 presents its FINAL FISH FRY for the season Good Friday from 4 to 7pm @ the Ukrainian American Citizen’s Club, 302 Mansfield Blvd. Carnegie PA 15106.
Saturday April 19 thru Sunday, May 11,
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City Theatre, 1300 Bingham St, South Side (www.citytheatrecompany.org) Presents KING JAMES by Rajiv Joseph, Directed by Monteze Freeland, City Theatre.
Sunday, April 20
Davy Kettyles
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Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM and FM 93.3 @ 12:30pm. The Ireland Report comes to us from County Dublin with Davy Kettyles and is sponsored by AOH Division 1 in South Hills with Denny Flanigan as President. The program is rebroadcast @ 1:30pm each Wednesday at www.kdwradio.com, click on Listen Live. The Top of The Hour Moment is sponsored by AOH Sean MacBride Division 32 in Carnegie, with Eric Haenni as President.
Friday, April 25
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Calliope - 2025 / 2025 Main-Stage Concert Series @ 7:30pm
Apr 25 - Gaby Moreno, intoxicating music for English & Spanish speakers
Venue – The Original Pittsburgh Winery, 2809 Penn Ave in The Strip
Time - Friday’s @ 7:30pm. Subscriptions on Sale Now.
Calliope The Pittsburgh Folk Music Society, The Design Center Suite 696 5001 Baum Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Website: www.calliopehouse.org.
Sunday, April 27
Mairtin O’Muilleoir
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Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM and FM 93.3 @ 12:30pm. The Ireland Report comes to us from Belfast with Mairtin O’Muilleoir, Publisher Irish Echo Newspaper and is sponsored by AOH Division 1 in South Hills with Denny Flanigan as President. The program is rebroadcast @1:30pm each Wednesday at www.kdwradio.com, click on Listen Live. The Top of The Hour Moment is sponsored by AOH Sean MacBride Division 32 in Carnegie, with Eric Haenni as President.
Friday, May 16
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“Heroes of Irish America Awards 2025” are being presented at the Buffalo Convention Center, Buffalo NY 6:00pm to 10:00pm, the After Party will be held at the Banshee Bar with Crikwater. The Irish Echo is hosting these Awards. To nominate someone go to https://irishecho.com/events/2025-heroes-of-irish-america-awards I expect there will be a few Pittsburghers’ being honored.
Sunday, June 1
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St. Patrick Centre Ambassador Program in Northern Ireland –
Up to 10 young Hibernians will have the opportunity to travel to Downpatrick for the first two weeks in June 2025 for a Leadership Program. You must be one year out of High School up to age 25. All Expenses except food and beverage will be covered by the Ancient Order of Hibernians in America. Contact
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The Gaelic Arts Society, celebrating 70 years, hosts an Irish High Tea @ the Pittsburgh Golf Club at 2:00pm. smurphy9373@gmail.com
Sunday, July 13, 2025 and Friday, July 20, 2025
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The Wolfe Tones will perform in Concert at Thomond Park Stadium in Limerick, Ireland. Pre-Sale ticket access available at (2 concerts)
https://ticketmaster.ie.artist1391222?venueld=197626&did=artpre
Friday, August 1 – Sun Aug 3
Sponsors of The Ireland Report for 2025 (As of 2-22-2025)
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January thru March – 2025, Attorney Jack Goodrich, Goodrich & Associates, PLC, Jack Goodrich jackpgoodrich@icloud.com 412-261-GOOD.
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April 2025 - Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 1, South Hills, Denny Flanigan, dennyflanigan@gmail.com
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May 2025 – Knights of Equity, Court 9 Pittsburgh, John (Jack) F. Webber, Worthy Sir Knight, jfwnamesman@aol.com.
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June 2025– AOH St. Patrick Division 4, North Hills, Rick Duffy, President
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July 2025 – LAOH St. Bridget Division 4, Joan Tielsch, President jtielly@yahoo.com
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August 2025 – Pittsburgh Ceili Club, CeiliClubPGH@gmail.com
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September 2025 – Allegheny County Board AOH, Bob Kelly, rmpk.kelly@gmail.com
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October 2025 – AOH Division 32, Carnegie, Eric Haenni, Pres, sphyrna@icloud.com
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November 2025 – Irish American Unity Conference, Sarah McAuliffe Bellin, President sarahm1916@comcast.net
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December 2025 – Daughters of Erin w/ Rose Kreger
Sponsors of “The Top of the Hour Moment, 2025
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2025 January –Jack Goodrich, Goodrich & Associates, jackpgoodrich@icloud.com, 412.261.Good
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2025 February – Irish Society for Education & Charity
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2025 March – Dorothy Flaherty Weldon, National Past President LAOH, dorothyweldon@comcast.net
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2025 April – AOH Division 32, Carnegie, Eric Haenni, President, sphyrna@icloud.com
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2025 May Knights of Equity, Court 9 Pittsburgh, John (Jack) F. Webber, Worthy Sir Knight, jfwnamesman@aol.com.
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2025 June – LAOH Maude Gonne Division 32, Carnegie, Maureen Sueffert President
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2025 July – John & Ann Tarpey, Supporters & Steady Listeners
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2025 August – Larry Brophy, celebrating 29 years of Sobriety
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2025 September – Gaelic Arts Society of Pittsburgh, Shirley Murphy, President
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2025 October –The Martin Noone – William R. Murphy AOH Division 21, Jack Pistella, Pres.
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2025 November – Colleen Rumble, a Listener and Supporter of the program
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2025 December – LAOH Allegheny County Board, Eileen O’Malley, Treasurer
Dateline Irish 2025
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2025 April – LAOH Division 11, Mary Rodgers Schubert
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2025 October – LAOH Division 23, Lawrenceville, Regina Byrne, President, regina.byrnes@shawinc.com
2025 November – AOH St, Michael Division 9, Michael Moog, mjmoog@verizon.net