ECHOES OF ERIN - WEDO RADIO 810AM

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-284528682009-07-12T18:50:46.959-05:00ECHOES OF ERIN - WEDO RADIO 810AMOne hundred thousand welcomes to you and yours to my official blog of all things Irish from me, Diane Byrnes, host of the Echoes of Erin Radio Show on WEDO RADIO - 810AM every Sunday for one hour from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Now in our 21st year, my broadcast is LIVE from White Oak, Pennsylvania - about 16 miles southeast of Pittsburgh. My blog is an open forum of all things Irish in Pittsburgh, its surrounding areas and important news and views from Ireland.Diane Byrneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06557419387674628006noreply@blogger.comBlogger349125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28452868.post-33482267115795301182009-07-12T18:44:00.001-05:002009-07-12T18:50:46.970-05:00Playlist - July 12

ECHOES OF ERINHosted by Diane ByrnesONLINE: http://www.wedo810.comNEW TIME: 12:30 PM to 2:00 PMClick on Program Guide,July 12, 2009, PROGRAM # 1112TWO IRELAND REPORTs today with Patricia Sharkey, Donegal andAnn Bray, Dublin (two segments)Ireland Report News CorrespondentsPatricia Sharkey, Donegal, Donegal Newsletter, www.dun-na-ngallAnn Bray, Dublin, Co. DublinDavy Kettyles, Enniskillen, Co.

Diane Byrneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06557419387674628006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28452868.post-46531963249411748352009-07-12T18:38:00.002-05:002009-07-12T18:44:14.451-05:00Dateline - July 12

ECHOES OF ERIN, WEDO 810 amNEW Time Sunday’s, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PMIrish / Celtic Radio Programmingwww.pittsburghirish.org/echoesoferindiane.byrnes@verizon.nethttp://echoesoferin.blogspot.comONLINE: http://www.wedo810.com Diane V. Byrnes DATELINE IRISH78 GRANT AVE. July

Diane Byrneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06557419387674628006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28452868.post-41928876112670114622009-07-12T18:27:00.002-05:002009-07-12T18:33:06.805-05:00Playlist - July 5

ECHOES OF ERINHosted by Diane ByrnesONLINE: http://www.wedo810.comNEW TIME: 12:30 PM to 2:00 PMClick on Program Guide,Scroll down the page to Echoes of ErinJuly 5, 2009, PROGRAM # 1111IRELAND REPORT with Diane Byrnes, County AlleghenyIreland Report News CorrespondentsPatricia Sharkey, Donegal, Donegal Newsletter, www.dun-na-ngallAnn Bray, Dublin, Co. DublinDavy Kettyles, Enniskillen, Co.

Diane Byrneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06557419387674628006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28452868.post-39632130041364138132009-06-28T18:05:00.002-05:002009-06-28T18:10:45.993-05:00Playlist - June 28

ECHOES OF ERINHosted by Diane ByrnesONLINE: http://www.wedo810.com NEW TIME: 12:30 PM to 2:00 PMClick on Program Guide,Scroll down the page to Echoes of ErinJune 28, 2009, PROGRAM # 1110IRELAND REPORT with Davy Kettyles, Enniskillen, Co. FermanaghIreland Report News CorrespondentsPatricia Sharkey, Donegal, Donegal Newsletter, www.dun-na-ngallAnn Bray, Dublin, Co. DublinDavy Kettyles, Enniskillen,

Diane Byrneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06557419387674628006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28452868.post-19668080240352374402009-06-27T16:05:00.002-05:002009-06-27T16:19:29.162-05:00Dateline - June 28

ECHOES OF ERIN, WEDO 810 amNEW Sunday’s, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PMIrish / Celtic Radio Programmingwww.pittsburghirish.org/echoesoferindiane.byrnes@verizon.nethttp://echoesoferin.blogspot.comONLINE: http://www.wedo810.com Diane V. Byrnes DATELINE IRISH78 GRANT AVE. June 28,

Diane Byrneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06557419387674628006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28452868.post-40875409514041796472009-06-22T19:42:00.003-05:002009-06-22T19:55:47.894-05:00Playlist - June 21

ECHOES OF ERINHosted by Diane ByrnesONLINE: http://www.wedo810.com NEW TIME: 12:30 PM to 2:00 PMClick on Program Guide,Scroll down the page to Echoes of ErinJune 21, 2009, PROGRAM # 1109IRELAND REPORT with Mairtin O’Muilleoir, Ireland Report News CorrespondentsPatricia Sharkey, Donegal, Donegal Newsletter, www.dun-na-ngallAnn Bray, Dublin, Co. DublinDavy Kettyles, Enniskillen, Co.

Diane Byrneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06557419387674628006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28452868.post-8148094593845887502009-06-22T19:32:00.002-05:002009-06-22T19:40:30.108-05:00Dateline - June 21

Diane Byrneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06557419387674628006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28452868.post-22573505227622232192009-06-22T19:24:00.002-05:002009-06-22T19:32:30.971-05:00Playlist - June 14

As this posting is a week delayed, I am only publishing the Playlist for June 14th. ECHOES OF ERINHosted by Diane ByrnesONLINE: http://www.wedo810.comNEW TIME: 12:30 PM to 2:00 PMClick on Program Guide,Scroll down the page to Echoes of ErinJune 14 2009, PROGRAM # 1108IRELAND REPORT with Ann Bray, DublinIreland Report News CorrespondentsPatricia Sharkey, Donegal, Donegal Newsletter,

Diane Byrneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06557419387674628006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28452868.post-36989674851770002492009-06-07T18:09:00.002-05:002009-06-07T18:33:04.890-05:00A Day of Irish Entertainment

Saturday, June 13th, a fun 'Day of Irish Entertainment' will take place at The Croatian Center. also known as Schitizen Park, beginning at Noon. The AOH St. Patrick Division 4 and the LAOH St. Bridget Division 4 in the North Hills of Pittsburgh sponsors this event. It truly is a fun-filled family-day outing.Here are some pictures from the venue taken last year. This photo show lots of green;

Diane Byrneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06557419387674628006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28452868.post-65078951137193591912009-06-07T18:01:00.002-05:002009-06-07T18:09:32.804-05:00New Beginning

Echoes of Erin has a 'new beginning'. As of Sunday, 7 June 2009, the program has expanded to a 90 minute broadcast from 12:30pm to 2:00pm EST. If you cannot listen when it is being broadcast, you do have the option to download and listen from the early evening.Go to www.wedo810.com, click on Program Guide, scroll down the page to Echoes of Erin, click on and download any of the programs.

Diane Byrneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06557419387674628006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28452868.post-65233716434474320692009-06-07T17:58:00.001-05:002009-06-07T18:01:41.375-05:00Playlist - June 7

ECHOES OF ERINHosted by Diane ByrnesONLINE: http://www.wedo810.comClick on Program Guide,Scroll down the page to Echoes of ErinJune 7, 2009, PROGRAM # 1107IRELAND REPORT with Patricia Sharkey, County DonegalIreland Report News CorrespondentsPatricia Sharkey, Donegal, Donegal Newsletter, www.dun-na-ngallAnn Bray, Dublin, Co. DublinDavy Kettyles, Enniskillen, Co. FermanaghMairtin O’Muilleoir,

Diane Byrneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06557419387674628006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28452868.post-8161066766779015792009-06-07T17:50:00.002-05:002009-06-07T17:58:21.580-05:00Dateline - June 7

Diane Byrneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06557419387674628006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28452868.post-14854175836838924522009-05-31T19:01:00.003-05:002009-05-31T19:11:20.637-05:00NEWS -- NEWS -- NEWS

Dear Listeners to Echoes of Erin,Beginning Sunday, June 7th, Echoes of Erin is expanding and will begin broadcasting at 12:30pm until 2:00pm; that is 90 minutes each Sunday. The program will continue to provide you, the listener, with some very fine Irish music and various features over time.I will continue to bring in interesting guests and The Ireland Report will continue from our four cities

Diane Byrneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06557419387674628006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28452868.post-80390810471252827062009-05-31T18:56:00.002-05:002009-05-31T19:01:01.042-05:00Dateline - May 31

ECHOES OF ERIN, WEDO 810 amSunday’s, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PMIrish / Celtic Radio Programmingwww.pittsburghirish.org/echoesoferindiane.byrnes@verizon.nethttp://echoesoferin.blogspot.comONLINE: http://www.wedo810.com Diane V. Byrnes DATELINE IRISH78 GRANT AVE. May 31,

Diane Byrneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06557419387674628006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28452868.post-6526924855093443032009-05-31T18:32:00.004-05:002009-05-31T19:20:43.694-05:00Playlist - April 26 - May 31

It looks like I have taken several weeks off and have not done what I was supposed to do in writing this Blog! Since I have decided to be 'smoke free', this challenge has consumed all my spare time and I am busy changing habits. The cravings are great, however, since January 5th I have been smoke free! I confess I have had 4 1/2 smokes over these months; so my achievement is not perfect at 100%,

Diane Byrneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06557419387674628006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28452868.post-13742809050471521622009-04-19T18:07:00.002-05:002009-04-19T18:12:17.405-05:00Dateline - April 19

ECHOES OF ERINWEDO 810 amSunday’s, 1:00pm – 2:00pmIrish / Celtic Radio Programmingwww.pittsburghirish.org/echoesoferindiane.byrnes@verizon.nethttp://echoesoferin.blogspot.comONLINE: http://www.wedo810.comDiane V. Byrnes DATELINE IRISH78 GRANT AVE. April 19, 2009PITTSBURGH, PA. 15223

Diane Byrneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06557419387674628006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28452868.post-85746042178908975002009-04-19T17:58:00.002-05:002009-04-19T18:03:09.842-05:00Playlist - April 19

ECHOES OF ERINHosted by Diane ByrnesONLINE: http://www.wedo810.com Click on Program Guide,Scroll down the page to Echoes of ErinApril 19, 2009, PROGRAM # 1100IRELAND REPORT with Davy Kettyles, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh(Davy ended up not being with us this week due to phone line problems)Ireland Report News CorrespondentsPatricia Sharkey, DonegalDonegal Newsletter, www.dun-na-ngallAnn Bray,

Diane Byrneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06557419387674628006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28452868.post-5332273509545591852009-04-12T18:26:00.003-05:002009-04-12T18:32:55.153-05:00Playlist - EASTER SUNDAY

ECHOES OF ERINHosted by Diane ByrnesONLINE: http://www.wedo810.comClick on Program Guide,Scroll down the page to Echoes of ErinApril 12, 2009, PROGRAM # 1099IRELAND REPORT with Ann Bray, DublinIreland Report News CorrespondentsPatricia Sharkey, DonegalDonegal Newsletter, www.dun-na-ngallAnn Bray, Dublin, Co. DublinDavy Kettyles, Enniskillen, Co. FermanaghMairtin O’Muilleoir,

Diane Byrneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06557419387674628006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28452868.post-62709830650658104252009-04-12T18:21:00.002-05:002009-04-12T18:26:38.231-05:00Dateline - April 12

Diane Byrneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06557419387674628006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28452868.post-39072026880683788752009-04-05T18:59:00.002-05:002009-04-05T19:25:03.578-05:00Tartan Day 2009

Tartan Day was celebrated on Saturday, April 4th at Schenley High School in East Liberty. There were Crafters, Vendors, Entertainers, Celtic Cousins, the St. Andrew's Society, the Campbell Clan and Hay Clan and a nice crowd assembled to enjoy the festivities of the day.Highland Dancers from the Thompson Studio of Highland Dance, Celtic Spirit Dancers under the direction of Kathy Horvath and the

Diane Byrneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06557419387674628006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28452868.post-86310056038407799292009-04-05T18:45:00.002-05:002009-04-05T18:52:05.979-05:00Dateline - April 5

Diane Byrneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06557419387674628006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28452868.post-32201217878618693362009-04-05T18:39:00.001-05:002009-04-05T18:45:31.613-05:00Playlist - April 5

ECHOES OF ERINHosted by Diane ByrnesONLINE: http://www.wedo810.comClick on Program Guide,Scroll down the page to Echoes of ErinApril 4, 2009, PROGRAM # 1098IRELAND REPORT with Patricia Sharkey, DonegalIreland Report News CorrespondentsPatricia Sharkey, DonegalDonegal Newsletter, www.dun-na-ngallAnn Bray, Dublin, Co. DublinDavy Kettyles, Enniskillen, Co. FermanaghMairtin O’Muilleoir,

Diane Byrneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06557419387674628006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28452868.post-51851408635025737362009-03-29T18:56:00.002-05:002009-03-29T19:01:18.324-05:00Dateline - March 29

Diane Byrneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06557419387674628006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28452868.post-45152370146201331972009-03-29T18:47:00.002-05:002009-03-29T18:54:07.980-05:00Playlist - March 29

ECHOES OF ERINHosted by Diane ByrnesONLINE: http://www.wedo810.comClick on Program Guide,Scroll down the page to Echoes of ErinMarch 29, 2009, PROGRAM # 1097IRELAND REPORT with Diane Byrnes, County AlleghenyIreland Report News CorrespondentsPatricia Sharkey, DonegalDonegal Newsletter, www.dun-na-ngallAnn Bray, Dublin, Co. DublinDavy Kettyles, Enniskillen, Co. FermanaghMairtin O’Muilleoir,

Diane Byrneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06557419387674628006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28452868.post-42601278764553721442009-03-15T18:29:00.006-05:002009-03-15T19:49:19.621-05:00St. Patrick's Day Parade 2009

The Pittsburgh St. Patrick's Day Parade took place on Saturday, March 14, 2009. It was an absolutely glorious day -- from the weather to the crowd! Here are a few highlights for me over the course of the day. First of all, I would be hard pressed to drive down the parade route without my darling and delightful driver Valerie Grimes, who has been with me since she was nine years old. Yes, she is a

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