Hello Friends,

 

Life has settled down a bit since this the final day in March.  Now that we are moving into April, I hope the weather is more warm.  I don't know if it was me or if it was the weather, but I was so cold this past winter, I could not layer up enough.

 

OK for Sunday, The Ireland Report comes to us from Belfast with Mairtin O'Muilleoir, Managing Editor of the Belfast Media Group and Publisher of the Irish Echo out of New York.  This is the final Sunday in 2025 for Jack Goodrich, Attorney at Law with Goodrich & Associates to be a Sponsor for The Ireland Report.  I am so grateful for Jack's continuing support.  When I am needy all I need to do is ask and Jack comes through.

 

I am working on the topic for The Top of the Hour Moment.  This segment is sponsored by Dorothy Flaherty Weldon, a LAOH National Past President.  Thank you also Dorothy for your continued support of Echoes of Erin.

 

Jim Lamb was in Harrisburg this past week.  He has been acknowledged for his work in connecting Pennsylvania and Ireland by Senator Jay Costa who nominated him to the PA-Ireland Trade Commission and Senator Devlin Robinson for his support of The Ireland Institute of Pittsburgh, and his Pa House Rep Mary Jo Daley.  Jim met Gov. Josh Shapiro and joined Ireland's Ambassador to the US, H.E. Geraldine Byrne Nason.  These are some impressive people!

 

There are still interesting and fun activities that are going on during April.  You might also want to try making one of AOH Sean MacBride Fish Fry's.  Next Saturday, April 5th the Pittsburgh Ceili Club will host another Ceili at the Verona Eagles.  It is an afternoon event from 2 to 5pm.

 

And into the future...I know some of you enjoy attending the Dublin Irish Festival.  That is taking place August 1 to August 3 - would you believe the Tannahill Weavers will be in attendance this year.  Years ago, the Tannies used to come to Pittsburgh, they are a marvelous & talented group out of Scotland.  If you are going to this festival, make sure to catch the Tannahill Weavers, you won't be disappointed.  

 

I will keep this short today.  Do read Dateline Irish.  Take care.

 

Regards,

Diane