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Saturday, October 22, 2005
Current Events
Irish Current Events In The Houston Area
What's New?
10/27/05 - Blaggers @ Beverly Pub
10/29/05 - Murder The Stout @ Griff's
11/03/05 - Blaggards @ The Meridian
11/19/05 - Irish Peace Process Panel in Washington DC
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10/22/05 Sat - Clear Lake Celtic Music Festival
Landolt Pavilion at Clear Lake Park
Noon to 10 PM
NASA RD 1, Houston, Texas
Sheltered Pavilion Seating For Just $5 and High Energy
Celtic Music!
Needfire! Blaggards! Murder the Stout!
Clan Ceili Celtic Voyage Constant Billy Bandella
TX State Championship Highland Games!
McTeggart Irish Dancers of South TX
Kennedy International Dancers!
Cass Academy of Irish Dance
Saturday October 22 at the Clear Lake Celtic Festival
This is a full day of music and mayhem with lots of other
great groups. Besides music, the festival will host the
State Championship Highland Games, a plethora of Irish step
dancing groups, food, drink and vendors ranging from
jewelers to face painters. At just five bucks, it's a
bargain. More details posted soon.
Since the Astros are playing in the World Series Saturday
night (YEAH!), the performance schedule at the Clear Lake
Celtic Music Festival has been adjusted to the schedule
below and there will be TVs to watch the game.
Please come out and enjoy it all.
Noon.......Bandella
12:45.......Constant Billy
01:15.......Kennedy International Dancers
01:40.......Murder The Stout
02:30.......Cass Academy of Irish Dance
03:00.......Clan Ceilidh
03:45.......Celtic Voyage
04:30.......Needfire
05:30.......McTeggart Irish Dancers of South Texas
06:00.......Blaggards
07:00.......Needfire
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Needfire
This five-piece Celtic-rock band from Dallas takes
traditional Celtic melodies and brings them into a modern
rock context with original lyrics and hard-hitting
performances. Bassist Ed Walewski, bagpiper/guitarist Jim
Folstad and award-winning singer/songwriter/guitarist John
Cleghorn (all formerly of The Killdares) have joined forces
with the energetic fiddling of Dylan Cleghorn and driving
percussion of Matt Henthorn to form NeedFire. Visit their
website for performance calendars and more information.
Blaggards
Patrick Devlin, Brian Vogel, Turi Hoiseth, and Chad Smalley
ganged up from Dublin, Boston, New York, and the Midwest to
create their own brew of Stout Irish Rock! A favorite at
the Clear Lake Celtic Fest. We're glad your back, Patrick!
Visit their website for more info!
Murder the Stout
Hugh Morrison rocks on his squeezebox! This five piece clan
is Houston's most up and coming talented and dynamic Celtic
act! Email them for more info or visit their website!
Clan Ceilidh
Traditional Welsh/English/Irish melodies played with
guitar, djembe, cello, and harmonica. This clan knows how
to have fun and welcome your participation for special
performances at Molly's Pub in Kemah. All proceeds donated
to the International Space School Foundation.
Constant Billy
Bill Galbraith and Emily Standish are traditional favorites
at the Clear Lake Celtic Music Festival! As they put it, in
a greatly understated phrase, "Music fom Britain and
Ireland shaken and stirred into a Rock, Swing, and
Classical cocktail." Visit their website!
Celtic Voyage
Grant and Sandy Dawson have joined up with Ian Gault and
Hector Carmona to play Irish, Welsh, and Aussie tunes
performed with outstanding vocals and incredible energy!
Bandella
Chris Hadfield, Micki Pettit, and Steve Robinson have come
together with acoustic and vocal talents producing an
experience of global proportion. Don't miss their opening
act!
McTeggart Irish Dancers of South Texas
Don't miss this! Superb precision Irish dance steps done in
marvelous and authentic traditional costumes. These kids
are great! Check their website!
Kennedy International Dancers
This incredible group performs Irish, Scottish, and Breton
folk dances with a 50-year age range among them! You'll be
delighted! For more information on performances, email CJ!
The Celtic Chorus of Houston
Join in on all your favorite songs with this fun and
talented group! Check out their website for a calendar and
join in!
Landolt Pavilion at Clear Lake Park
5001 Nasa Pkway, Houston, TX
713.365.9648
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10/22/05 – Sat –The Blaggards at Molly's Pub, 10pm
Clear Lake, TX
902 Ramada Drive
Clear Lake, TX 77062
281.486.0971
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10/23/05 – Sun – Blaggards at Molly's Pub - Clear Lake,
6pm Athenry FC Fundraiser
Clear Lake, TX
902 Ramada Drive
Clear Lake, TX 77062
281.486.0971
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10/25/05 - Northern Ireland Peace Process - William J.
Flynn
Thursday, October 25, 2005
Sponsored by Honorary Consul of Ireland John B. Kane and
Alayne Kane, the UST Center for Irish Studies and The Irish
Society
Lecture by William J. Flynn,
Chairman Emeritus of Mutual of America Life Insurance
Company and Recipient of First Initiative for Peace Award
by the National Committee of American Foreign Policy for
his leadership and diplomacy in the Northern Ireland Peace
Process in the 1990s
When: 7 p.m
Where: Scanlan Room, Jerabeck Center, 4000 Mt. Vernon,
University of St. Thomas
Free and open to the public
No RSVP required
Parking available in the Moran Center, West Alabama at
Graustark or on the street
Mr. Flynn has recently returned from Ireland and Northern
Ireland and will give us his perspective on the current
peace process. He will discuss the development of the Irish
peace process with an emphasis on those areas of
disagreement that thus far have thwarted efforts to a
successful conclusion of the difficulties.
Mr. Flynn has received many other awards for his work in
the Peace Process. As part of its “Irish Celebration” in
March of 2003, Mr. Flynn was honored by The National Museum
of Catholic Art and History for his tireless efforts to
bring peace to Ireland. Later that month, he was awarded
the John F. Kennedy National Achievement Award by the St.
Patrick’s Committee of Holyoke, Massachusetts. In making
the announcement, the President of the St. Patrick’s
Committee said, “William Flynn, by far, surpasses any
criteria that may be set as a measurement for success in a
person’s professional or personal life. Mr. Flynn has
succeeded in business while demonstrating a continued
commitment to human rights issues, not just in Ireland, but
around the world.”
In March of 1994, Mr. Flynn was selected as Irish American
of the Year by Irish America Magazine and in May 1994 was
honored by the American Ireland Fund. In November 1994, the
Prime Minister of Ireland, Albert Reynolds, recognized Mr.
Flynn’s contributions to the Northern Ireland peace process
at a Tribute Dinner in his honor.
In November of 1999, Mr. Flynn was selected by Irish
America Magazine as one of The Greatest Irish-Americans of
the Century. Mr. Flynn was among the honorees at the
December 1999 Peace Links Gala in Washington, DC for his
help in brokering peace in Ireland.
Please join us for this outstanding presentation!
University of St. Thomas
Free and open to the public
No RSVP required
Parking available in the Moran Center, West Alabama
at Graustark or on the street
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10/27/05 Thurs – Blaggers @ Beverly Pub, 9pm
(Paddy & Chuff) Houston, TX
6325A Beverlyhill St
Houston, TX 77057
713.334.3474
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10/28/05 – Fri – Blaggards @ Molly's Pub Conroe, 10pm
Conroe, TX
901 N Loop 336 West
Conroe, TX 77301
936.441.6167
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10/29-30/05 - Irish Gaelic Song Workshop!
Learn Irish Folk Songs in their Original Language.
Impress your friends! Explore your heritage!
Taught by award-winning vocalist, Jonquele Jones.
Saturday October 29th and Sunday October 30th.
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Workshop will be held at a private residence in SW Houston,
seating is limited.
You Must Pre-Register.
Cost is $20 per 3-hr session or $50 for three sessions.
Contact Pat at 713-271-0784
or patpmcmahon@aol.com
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Schedule.
Saturday, October 29th
8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Registration
9:00 - 12:00 Workshop begins - Pronunciation and
Misc. songs.
12:00 - 1:30 Lunch Break
1:30 - 3:00 Special Presentation - Book Author Ed
Cotham, Jr. on Dick Dowling
3:00 - 6:00 Workshop resumes - Misc. songs
6:00 - 7:30 Dinner Break
7:30 - ???? Ceili (Party)
Sunday, October 30th
10:00 - 1:00 Final workshop session, spiritual songs.
Ed Cotham, Jr. is our featured speaker at this workshop.
He is a twice published book author and authority on the
Civil War. He will be telling us about the life and times
of Dick Dowling, Houstonian, Irish immigrant, and
Confederate War Hero. He is a terrific speaker and this
will be a great treat!
The Ceili. Ceili is the Irish word for party, and it will
be tons of fun. Everyone is encouraged to bring a favorite
song, story, or whatever to the party. Tell us about your
travels, or tell us your favorite tall Irish tale, bring
your favorite instrument and play if you like, dance or
teach us to dance! Snacks and sodas will be provided in
generous portions at the Ceili. Alcohol is welcome - BYOB.
The Ceili. Ceili is the Irish word for party, and it will
be tons of fun. Everyone is encouraged to bring a favorite
song, story, or whatever to the party. Tell us about your
travels, or tell us your favorite tall Irish tale, bring
your favorite instrument and play if you like, dance or
teach us to dance! Snacks and sodas will be provided in
generous portions at the Ceili. Alcohol is welcome - BYOB.
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10/29/05 – Sat – Blaggards at Brian O'Neill's, 10pm
Halloween Show
5555 Morningside
Houston, TX 77005
713.522.2603
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10/29/05 - Murder The Stout @ Griff's
5:30 - 7:30 pm
Submitted By : Kathy Markey
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10/30/05 - Danny Doyle Hosting A Special Benefit Concert
From: Dannythedoyler@cs.com
Date: 2005/09/02 Fri PM 10:36:56 EDT
Subject: O'Flaherty's New Orleans Rescue Concert
http://www.celticnationsworld.com/doyle_benefit_concert.htm
An urgent plea from Danny Doyle:
Dear Friends Of Irish Music, your help is desperately
needed.
Because of Hurricane Katrina, Danny O'Flaherty, the
internationally acclaimed musician-singer ("A treasure-
house of Gaelic culture." Times-Picayune) has probably lost
his home and most certainly lost his business, O'Flaherty's
Irish Pub in the French Quarter, New Orleans.
Danny and his family are safe and sound, but for the
foreseeable future his livelihood is gone:
"My lifelong goal remains a commitment to the Celtic people
and culture. There is no greater accomplishment than to
pass on the traditions of our common ancestors. Through
community outreach activities like my educational programs
and concerts at O'Flaherty's, I aspire to instill in
children and adults alike a pride in our rich heritage."
Danny O'Flaherty, http://www.celticnationsworld.com
I am organizing a benefit concert in Washington DC for
Danny O, and would ask you, if you can, to buy a ticket or
tickets. Many on this e-mailing list may not live in or
near DC and will not be able to attend the concert, but you
may care to contribute something. It would help Danny
O'Flaherty greatly, and get him back on his feet doing what
he does so well.
Thank you for helping a fine artist in this time of need.
Please make checks payable to Danny O'Flaherty and send
them to me:
Danny Doyle
10836 Moore Drive
Manassas, VA 20111-2925
I will get them to Danny O right away. Tickets are $25
each, or whatever you can spare.
O'Flaherty's New Orleans Rescue Concert
A Host Of Irish Talent
Seamus Kennedy
Danny Doyle
Liam Maguire
Ronan Kavanagh
Johnny Jump Up, etc.
Great Raffle Prizes! Auction of Irish Arts &Goods!
Sunday, October 30th, 5 - 9 PM
Ireland's Four Provinces
3412 Connecticut Ave, NW
Washington DC. 20008
Ticket enquiries:
Four Provinces Pub: 202-244-0860,
or
Danny Doyle: 703-361-8884
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10/31/05 – Blaggards at Olde City Pub, 10pm
Houston, TX
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11/03/05 Thurs – Blaggards - The Meridian
($15) w/ COWBOY MOUTH
Houston, TX
1503 Chartres
Houston, TX 77003
713.225.1717
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11/04-05/05 - Kingston Trio & Brother's Four @ 1894
Grand Opera House in Galveston
The Kingston Trio & Brother’s Four @ the Grand 1894
Opera House in Galveston
(Poster’s Note: Much of folk music of the Kingston Trio is
derived from or reminiscent of the Irish folk music sang by
people like Tommy Makem & the Clancy Brothers. This should
be a great concert, whether they mention Ireland or not.
This is the rescheduling of a concert that had to be
canceled because of Rita. Jay)
http://www.thegrand.com/TheKingstonTrio.asp
The Kingston Trio and The Brothers Four
- Celebrate "This Land Is Your Land"
The opening performance of each season is dedicated
to the memory of Joseph and Helene Levy.
Fri.-Sat., Nov. 4-5, 2005; 8PM /8PM
The American folk music legacy and the great musical
storytellers of the Sixties generation come together at The
Grand for two-nights only! Legendary original folk groups
THE KINGSTON TRIO and THE BROTHERS FOUR present two
evenings of music magic! This tribute to the folk rock
music of the 1960s includes songs that serve as a window to
a time when folk music made the pop charts... and..."this
land was made for you and me."
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E-Mail Us
Theatre Information: thegrand@thegrand.com
Ticket Information: tickets@thegrand.com
Postal Mailing Address
The Grand 1894 Opera House
2020 Postoffice Street
Galveston, Texas 77550
FAX (409)763-1068
Phone (409)765-1894 or (800)821-1894
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11/05-06 – Houston Irish Feis @ JW Marriott Greenspoint
Hotel –
The Houston Irish Feis, sponsored by the O'Maoileidgh Irish
Dance School, will be held at the JW Marriott Greenspoint
Hotel on Saturday and Sunday, November 5th and 6th. The
Feis begins at 8 AM on Saturday and the dancing competition
continues until 4 PM. Dancing competitors come from all
over the United States and the winners are eligible to
participate in competitions in Ireland. The dancing judges
are certified by Irish dancing authorities. At 8 PM the
Ceili commences in the ballroom. Then the event concludes
on Sunday from 8 AM till noon. The Feis will also feature
booths selling Irish arts, crafts and foods - Irish
jewelry, Irish watercolor paintings by Olivia Howlett. Food
and liquid refreshments available.
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11/11/05 – Clumsy Lover at the Mucky Duck 8pm, $12
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11/11/05 – Frid - Blaggards @ Brian O'Neill's, 10pm
Houston, TX
5555 Morningside
Houston, TX 77005
713.522.2603
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11/12/05 - Molly Maguires 19th Anniversary Party w/
15945 Kuykendahl Road
Houston, TX 77068
281.580.6167
Blaggards Kathy Markey
Houston Irish Development Association
http://www.houstonirish.org
info@houstonirish.org
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11/17/05 – Thurs - Master Irish Storyteller
Eddie Lenihan
Eddie Lenihan is brought to us through the Irish American
Cultural Institute. He is considered one of the master
Irish storytellers. Join us for a delightful evening.
Sponsored by Guinness USA, the Irish American Cultural
Institute and The Irish Society of Houston.
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Cullen Hall, 4001 Mt. Vernon,
University of St. Thomas Academic Mall,
southwest corner near the library
Free and open to the public
No RSVP required
Parking available in the Moran Center, West Alabama at
Graustark or on the street
See Lecture Link above right for more information and more
events.
For more information, contact Lori Gallagher at 713-525-
3592 or irishstudies@stthom.edu
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11/19/05 - Irish Peace Process Panel Discussion in
Washington DC
Friday, November 18, 2005 from 9 a.m. - Noon
Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, DC
You are cordially invited to attend a moderated panel
discussion concerning the Irish peace process.
Leaders from the political parties, government, media and
the community who are heavily involved with issues
concerning the Irish peace process and the Good Friday
Agreement have been invited to participate.
Space is limited!! Invitation Only Event
Please RSVP as soon as possible
email: iauc@iauc.org or call #1-800-947-4282
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PANELISTS
Commission members Andrew D Sens (left)
and General John de Chastelain
ANDREW SENS: Commissioner, Independent Monitoring
Commission on Decommissioning
"General De Chastelain was flanked by Andrew Sens
and Tauno Nieminen, his colleagues on the
Independent International Commission on Decommissioning,
the body charged with paramilitary disarmament"
- ABC News September 27, 2005
NED NOLAN: Deputy Director US State Department - European
Bureau
ANDREW PIKE: Consul to Northern Ireland of the British
Embassy
ORLA O'HANRAHAN: Consul General of Ireland of the Embassy
of Ireland
STEPHEN FARRY: General Secretary, Alliance Party
ALEX MASKEY: Former Lord Mayor of Belfast and Sinn Fein
Counselor
BRUCE MORRISON: Former US Democratic Party
Congressman in Connecticut and advisor to
Clinton administration regarding Irish peace process
initiatives
SEAN T. KEAN: U.S. Republican Party Assemblyman in
New Jersey General Assembly
PAUL O'CONNOR: Patrick Finucane Centre
ROBIN LIVINGSTONE: a Director of Daily Ireland and
Andersonstown News Group
DOMINIC MARTIN: Press and Public Affairs for British
Embassy. Former head of the British Information Services
Other panelists have been invited and we are
still waiting on their confirmation
(i.e. - UUP, SDLP, PUP, DUP, congressional leaders)
Representatives from major Irish American organizations
and the Northern Ireland Bureau will also be in attendance
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11/19/05 – Blaggards at Olde City Pub, 10pm
Houston, TX
14124 Stuebner Airline
Houston, TX 77069
832.249.6167
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12/02/05 – Frid - Blaggards
Brian O'Neill's, 10pm
Houston, TX
5555 Morningside
Houston, TX 77005
713.522.2603
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12/09/05 – Blaggards @ Molly's Pub Conroe, 10pm
8th anniversary! Conroe, TX
901 N Loop 336 West
Conroe, TX 77301
936.441.6167
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12/10/05 – Green Cards at the Mucky Duck 7:30 & 10, $15
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12/10/05 – Constant Billy in Houston, Texas at Lights in
the Heights This is a wonderful neighborhood festival in
Houston's Woodland Heights. You really have to see it to
believe it. Hundreds of luminaria line the streets.
Carolers and live musicians are all over the place- on
stages, in gardens, in the streets and on front porches-
performing for the thousands of pedestrians walking in the
streets (closed to auto traffic). The entire neighborhood
turns out to welcome visitors with cookies, punch, and
wassail. It really is one of Houston’s nicest events!
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12/13/05 – Dance Cadence @ Mucky Duck – Tues -8pm, $10
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12/17/05 - Blaggards @ Molly Maguire's
15945 Kuykendahl Road
Houston, TX 77068
281.580.6167
Submitted By : Kathy Markey
Houston Irish Development Association
http://www.houstonirish.org
info@houstonirish.org
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ON GOING Events:
Wednesday Nights at 8ish PM. The Mucky Duck continues a
twenty-five year tradition, hosting Houston's Irish
Session. The Mucky Duck incarnation of the Session, if for
no other reason than the frequent participation of younger
musicians, gives a very real sense of tradition passed on
and history handed down. The most visible Celtic-influenced
traditional bands around Houston -- make participating in
the Session a regular, energy-charging part of their
regular routine.
What is celebrated is the whole of Celtic culture, and a
musical tradition that, over the centuries, has become as
much American roots music as bottleneck guitar. The drums
of western Africa are what gave American music its rhythm;
more often than not, though, the melody is Celtic. The
popularity of Celtic folk music is either a testament to
the timeless appeal of these sometimes haunting, sometimes
hilarious, sometimes jig-inspiring tunes, or perhaps an
argument in favor of the nebulous theory of racial memory.
Celtic blood-ties real, suspected and imagined have given
many the impetus to learn the folk-arts of the ancient
tribes; that's just one reason why the Wednesday night
Session at the Mucky Duck is as much a school and tribal
gathering as a musical event. This is a great way to
explore Irish music and tradition.
Music starts at 8pm, and there is no cover charge.2425
Norfolk Houston, TX 77098 713.528.5999 Phone
Be sure to check our calendar in case we have booked a
special show that might preempt our regular Irish Session
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Ar mhaith leat Gaeilge a labhairt?
Would you like to speak Irish?
Beginning Irish Conversation
Brian O'Neill's
5555 Morningside
(Rice Village, near the intersection of University and
Morning side) Brian O'Neill's Restaurant and Irish Pub:
brianoneills.com
If you are interested in learning a little Irish then come
join us at Brian Ó Neill's on Wednesday evenings at 7:00
P.M.
This Irish class is tailored to the beginning student who
has had no prior exposure to Irish. You will learn basic
conversational greetings, helpful phrases, informative tips
for traveling through the Gaeltacht such as common signage,
asking directions and most important of all how to
pronounce those mystical Irish words.
Pocket phrase books do the tourist no good unless they know
how to pronounce what they are reading! This course
provides the beginning student with phonetically spelled
out Irish words, something most beginning tape and book
courses fail to offer.
If you have any questions please contact Tim Theisen
(tyson) at Jeaniebotl@aol.com or phone me at (713) 263-9691
If you are interested please come join us on Wednesday
evenings at 7:00 P.M.
There is a $5.00 donation to cover cost of the handouts.
Labhraímis Gaeilge is linne í !
Speaking Irish is cool!
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Learn Irish Gaelic! (Katy Class)
SATURDAY - Beginning Conversational Irish (and every
Saturday for the next few months) Katy, TX 10 AM - Noon
Self-Study Group
Using Interactive CDs, Books, Tapes, and other materials
for spoken and written Irish.
Class moderated by an advanced American student of the
language.
$7 per class to cover costs.
$5 for Irish American Heritage Association members.
Call Pat McMahon at 713-271-0784 for location and
directions, or e-mail patpmcmahon@aol.com location: The
Carriage Inn, 1400 Katy- Flewellen Road in the Computer
Room
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Wednesdays, 7-10 pm
SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING AND MORE
http://home.att.net/~diannashipman
New Dancers Welcome - Families Welcome
(children must be accompanied by parent / guardian).
$5 for those 14 and over; $2.50 those under 14
($15 maximum per family) - fourth consecutive Wednesday
free.
Location: Oddfellows Hall, 115 E. 14th St. (Heights),
Houston, Texas (3rd building on left traveling east from
Heights Blvd. - 2 story red brick - entrance recessed about
15 feet from street - dancing upstairs).
LINKS ON WEBSITE with map & photo (Map)
http://home.att.net/~diannashipman/MapOddfellows.gif
PHOTO OF HALL:
http://home.att.net/~diannashipman/OddfellowsHall.jpg
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Houston Highland Games Association has regular meetings at
the Holiday Inn SW-Sugarland (11160 SW Frwy. Houston, TX
77031-3698 281-5301400) on the first Thursday of each
month. We gather in the lounge around 6:30 or so and prime
the pump for the 7:30 meetings. They usually last for
about an hour and a half. More fellowship follows the
meeting.
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The Irish American Heritage Association of Katy, Texas. We
meet the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:30pm at the
Municipal Utility District Building on Cimmaron Pkwy at
Hidden Canyon Rd (just west of S Mason Rd) in Katy, Texas
to enjoy speakers, performances, and presentations on
Ireland and the Irish. We also publish a monthly
newsletter,
The Irish Heritage News.
For more information or directions, please call:
Bridget Connelly . . 281-492-8780
Mike Long . . . . . . 281-395-3038
Dennis Donlan . . . 281-392-0894
OR
E-mail us at:
info@texirish.com
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Session on Sundays Irish Session
Brian O'Neill's Pub
4:30-7:00 p.m.
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CELTIC CHORUS OF HOUSTON
Do you like to hum or sing along with the music played on
Irish Aires or The Three Irish Tenors? Then join us every
Thursday night at KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, COUNCIL 803 Officers
(elected June 11, 2002):
We will join together in a sing-a-long session and then
later those who wish to learn four part music may stay and
learn choral music of Ireland, Scotland and Wales. If you
need more information contact Richard McGinty 713-943-9600
or e-mail r.e.hourich@excite.com
The mission statement reads in part: "to provide a
community meeting place for those interested in the Celtic
heritages." The first half of the evening focuses on
singalong songs and the second half on choral arrangements.
The singalong songs: Will You Go Lassie Go The Minstrel Boy
Sally Gardens Molly Malone (In Dublin's Fair City)
Finnegan's Wake The Foggy Dew Black Velvet Band Mcnamara's
Band Danny Boy When Irish Eyes Are Smiling The Unicorn Song
I'm Lookin' Over A Four Leaf Clover Whiskey In The
Jar The Wild Rover The Bard Of Armagh Choral Arrangements:
Danny Boy The Minstrel Boy An Irish Blessing My Wild Irish
Rose Summer Break - No Meetings July 2 Thru Aug 6 - Chorus
Resumes Meeting Aug. 13, 2002
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Event: Irish Jam Session/Open Mic. Night
Place: The Beverly Pub, 6325A Beverly Hill (one block south
of Richmond, between Hillcroft and Fairview)
Every Wednesday Time: 8:30 - Midnight
More Info: 713-334-3474 or
http://www.beverlypub.net
Join host every Wednesday at the Beverly Pub for an Irish
Jam Session and Open Mic. Night. All performers,
professional or amateur, are welcome to join in or take the
mic. for a few songs in a supportive, fun atmosphere, or
just drop by for a pint and listen or sing along. Host
Patrick "Paddy" Devlin of "On the Dole" fame and frequent
guests jam on everything from Irish to blues to Elvis.
The Beverly Pub is a cool place to find good music, good
friends, great drink specials and most of all, it's fun
atmosphere. It is relaxing and friendly, and the jolly good
lads 'n lasses who make up the waitstaff offer good food
and an impressive collection of draught & bottled beer and
fine spirits.
Need more information? Give us a call at 713- 334-3474.
(The Beverly won the Guinness trophy in the downtown St.
Patrick's day parade. It is a nice cut glass trophy. Jay)
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Celtic Voyage regularly plays at the Bayview Duck (just two
miles south of the Kemah bridge on Hwy 146) on Sat night at
8pm. So bring your voices and your good cheer and join in
for another song filled night. 3131 HWY 146, Bacliff, TX
77518, 281/339-3510
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"One hundred thousand welcomes!" This age-old Gaelic
greeting is a timeless expression of Scottish hospitality
and goodwill. We can't think of a better way to welcome you
than to invite you to Houston's Heather and Thistle Society
(H&T). The Heather and Thistle Society was founded in 1953
by Scots living in Houston who wished to "cultivate an
interest in and fond recollections of Scotland, its history
and traditions, its literature and ideals, its minstrelsy
and song, its customs and amusements; and to provide
opportunities for good fellowship and social contact
through typically Scottish functions, so that the blessing
of our Scottish culture may never die in our new homeland".
The Heather and Thistle Society meets 10 times a year,
September through June. Programs include "ceilidhs",
lively lectures, slide shows and movies about Scotland. We
are an organization that promotes our Scottish heritage in
various ways.
Membership in the Heather and Thistle Society is open to
all with an interest in Scottish Heritage and Culture.
Annual Dues are $10.00 for an individual and $15.00 for a
family.
H&T meets the fourth (4th) Monday of each month, September
thru June, at 7:30 P.M. Current meeting location:
Auditorium of St.Thomas Episcopal School, 4900 Jackwood,
Houston, TX 77096 http://www.stes.org/contact.htm
As of 25 March, 2002, current officers are:
Walter May, Chieftain - 281-493-0016 - waltmaySFA@aol.com
Becci Himes, Sub-Chieftain - 281-498-5746 -
bhimes@houston.rr.com
Aaron Buchanan, Sgt-at-Arms - 281-376-9749 -
aaron.buchanan@dal.frb.org
Brenda Barton, Secretary - 713-450-4042
Robert Moore, Treasurer - 713-774-0314
Past-Chieftains Committee:
Wayne C. Barton (Chieftain 2001-02) - 713- 450-4042 -
wcbarton@swbell.net
Edgar W. Biddle (Chieftain 1999-01) - 281- 807-7892 -
edbid@yahoo.com
Paul E. Ross (Chieftain 1996-97) - 713-661- 5240 -
threeoaks@earthlink.net
David N. McLane (Chieftain 1991-92) - 281- 807-7892
W. Alex Munroe (Chieftain 1990-91) - 713-686- 2976
http://www.heatherandthistle.org/
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Royal Scottish Country Dance Society Dancing
General Class Mondays - 7:30-9:30 p.m In progress Classical
Arts Dance Studio, 530 N Illinois, League City - Contact
Moon Weiss, 713-465-9650, mland121@aol.com
Basic Class Tuesdays - 7:30-9:30 p.m. In progress DewAnn
Cotton Dance Studio, 9423 Glenfield Court (By S.
Braeswood/Hillcroft) South West Houston For info: Carol
Palmer, 713-776-8531, carolhpalmer@hotmail.com
General Class Thursdays - 7:30-9:30 p.m In progress DewAnn
Cotton Dance Studio, 9423 Glenfield Court (By S.
Braeswood/Hillcroft), South West Houston Teacher: Bill
Zobel, For info: Carol Palmer, 713-776-8531,
carolhpalmer@hotmail.com
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Stepdancing & Ceili classes
O'Maoileidigh School of Irish Dance
Houston, TX
Sundays starting at 9:30 AM
For more information contact newmembers@omaoileidigh.com
http://www.omaoileidigh.com/
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Step Dancing Lessons
Stepdancing Lessons
McTeggart Irish Dancers
The Woodlands, Texas
More info@
http://www.irishdancehouston.com
936-321-6583
*With over 60 dancers and 21 Championship dancers McTeggart
Irish Dancers of South Texas have a lot to be proud of.
*Last year they had 6 dancers travel to Killarney Ireland
for the World's Championship in Irish Dancing. These
dancers faced up to 150 of the world's top dancers in their
age groups. Two of the dancers did very well: Zane
Glotzbach placed 24th and was 5th out of all the U.S.
competitors and Annelise Rubbo placed 33rd overall.
*Last year they had 21 dancers travel to Norfolk, Virginia
for the Southern Region Championships, also known as
"Oireachtas". Most of these dancers placed high in their
age groups, with 3 receiving first place: Annelise Rubbo,
Zane Glotzbach and Shannon Powell.
From this competition a dancer qualifies for the World's
Championship and Annelise Rubbo, Jaclyn Rubbo and Zane
Glotzbach achieved this accomplishment.
*Another well-known International competition is the All-
Irelands. Later in January 2004, Annelise Rubbo and Jenna
Pace will be traveling to Ennis, Ireland to compete.
*Also in 2004 several dancers are heading to Philadelphia
for the North American Nationals Competition, held each
July. In addition, McTeggart Irish Dancers of South Texas
hopes to have over 25 dancers travel to North Carolina for
the next Southern Region Championship.
*A new beginner class started Sunday, Jan. 11.For
information on classes or performances, go to
http://www.irishdancehouston.com
or call 936-321-6583
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Community Annoucements:
Support The Pat Finucane Centre Today!
(Poster's Note: This organization really needs the support
of all Irish & Irish Americans. The family has suffered so
much and the PFC has done so MUCH for MANY Irish causes.
TODAY, please write a check OR even better, go to their web
site: http://www.patfinucanecentre.org
You can make a donation with PayPal online & it will only
take a minute. We should all try to make AT LEAST a $20
contribution (a $100 would be better. Jay)
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SUPPORT THE PAT FINUCANE CENTRE
From: "Pat Finucane Centre" info@patfinucanecentre.org
Date: Thu, 6 Oct 2005 15:36:49 +0100
Subject: Urgent Appeal To Friends & Supporters.
An Urgent Appeal To All Friends And Supporters Of The Pat
Finucane Centre.
Dear Friend of the PFC,
This is an urgent appeal for donations! We are in the red!
The Pat Finucane Centre, though Derry based, has had an
impact far beyond the north west of Ireland. Earlier this
year a reception was held at the Guildhall in Derry to
honour the work of the Centre. Families and individuals
travelled from 11 of the 32 counties in Ireland, and from
Scotland and England, in itself ample testament to the
respect felt in the wider community.
The work of the centre over the last year has included;
-organising public meetings with the Mayor of London on the
End Impunity Campaign,
- research on collusion that has resulted in a number of
cases currently being heard before the European Court of
Human Rights at Strasbourg,
-participating in the Advisory Group on the Sean Brown
murder investigation,
-logging all sectarian /racist incidents from June 2005 to
September 2005 (the log will be available soon)
-giving evidence to Committees of both the Irish and
British parliaments,
-initiating a number of investigations into conflict
related deaths by the Police Ombudsman's office,
-reenacting closed meetings of the Policing Board as street
theatre and
--applying to the Guinness Book of Records to have
Rosemount PSNI barracks logged as the least used police
station in the world!
The ongoing day-to-day advocacy on behalf of families is
largely confidential and hidden from view but the Centre
works with over 120 families who have lost relatives in the
conflict. In addition individuals approach the Centre with
complaints and are referred to solicitors and/or to the
Police Ombudsman.
Against this background it will come as no surprise to
realise that the centre deliberately steers away from
official funding that is linked to the NIO. Stubbornly
independent as it is the Centre is largely dependent on
individual donors. The Pat Finucane Centre website carries
the following quote from Geraldine Finucane,
'If you believe in shaping stronger human rights protection
then invest in the Pat Finucane Centre and those who find
themselves in the frontline in their work to defend human
rights. '
The Centre urgently requires donations in order to continue
that work.
There is no money in the bank! Please respond this week!
Note. Donations can be made by cheque or online (today!)
through the secure Paypal system at
http://www.patfinucanecentre.org
Postal address:
The Pat Finucane Centre,
1 West End Park,
Derry,
BT48 9JF
Ireland (North).
Telephone: +44 28 71 268846
Fax: +44 28 71 266453
Email: info@patfinucanecentre.org
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:: KPFT Gallery of Pictures of Celtic Concert at Miller
Outdoor Theatre on August 14, 2005
http://www.kpfthouston.org/gallery/fall_concertseries_aug14
:: Irish Aires Has A Brand New Blog!! (actually we have
two!)
http://irishairescurrentevents.blogspot.com/2005/01/irish-aires-has-brand-new-blog.html
Below are links to hear broadcasts & playlists. If you have
RealAudio, a soundcard & speakers on your computer, you
should have no problem listening to the shows, EXCEPT that
if too many people are trying to access the stations audio
files at once, you might get an error. Try back later.
Irish Aires Saturday, Aug. 20, 2005. Hear until 10/19/05
http://www.kpftx.org/archives/kpftsignal/pls.php?mp3fil=492671
Playlist located at:
http://irishairescurrentevents.blogspot.com/2005/08/playlist-082005.html
Irish Aires Saturday, Aug. 27, 2005. Hear until 10/26/05
http://www.kpftx.org/archives/kpftsignal/pls.php?mp3fil=683081
Irish Aires Saturday, Sept 03, 2005. Hear until 11/02/05
http://www.kpftx.org/archives/kpftsignal/pls.php?mp3fil=891633
Playlist located at:
http://irishairescurrentevents.blogspot.com/2005/09/playlist-090305.html
Irish Aires Saturday, Sept 10, 2005. Not Available to Hear.
Playlist located at:
http://irishairescurrentevents.blogspot.com/2005/09/playlist-091005-katrina-poem.html
Irish Aires Saturday, Sept 17, 2005. Hear until 11/16/05
http://www.kpftx.org/archives/kpftsignal/pls.php?mp3fil=1366592
Playlist located at:
http://irishairescurrentevents.blogspot.com/2005/09/playlist-091705.html
Irish Aires Saturday, Oct 1, 2005. Hear until 11/30/05
http://www.kpftx.org/archives/kpftsignal/pls.php?mp3fil=1908733
Irish Aires Saturday, Oct 8, 2005. Hear until 12/06/05
http://www.kpftx.org/archives/kpftsignal/pls.php?mp3fil=2206054
Playlist located at:
http://irishairescurrentevents.blogspot.com/2005/10/playlist-100805.html
:: PHILLIP JAMES CONNELLY, of Katy, passed away on
Thursday, August 11, 2005 in a Houston hospital at the age
of 74 years.
Phillip James Connelly was born on September 14, 1930 in
Tulsa, Oklahoma to Paul and Peggy Connelly. He graduated
from Holy Family High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma and the
University of Oklahoma. He served his country during the
Korean War as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Army based out of
Fort Sill, Oklahoma.
On April 4, 1964, he married his beloved wife, Bridget
Imelda Corr. He retired from General Electric's Lighting
Division after 30 years of service.
Phil was a founding member and former president of the
Irish American Heritage Association of Katy and a member of
the Irish Society in Houston, Texas. He was a member of the
Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Church, in Katy, and a member
of the Knights of Columbus, 4th Degree, Assembly 2721. He
was also a friend of Bill Wilson.
He was a life long Democrat. Phil was an active participant
in the Forever Young Group in Epiphany, as well as many
other organizations.
He is survived by his wife, Bridget Imelda Connelly of
Katy; his sons, Mike Connelly of Keller, Texas, and Tim
Connelly and his wife Sylvia of Ardmore, Pennsylvania; and
his grandson, Sebastian Connelly. He was preceded in death
by his parents, Paul and Peggy Connelly; and by his
brother, Jack Connelly.
Those wishing to make memorial gifts may do so to the
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 5005 Mitchelldale, Suite 115,
Houston, Texas 77092-7230 or to your favorite charity.
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Other Irish Celtic Calendars & Sources:
Scottish Country Dancing & More:
http://home.att.net/~diannashipman/Calendar.htm
Houston Irish Development Assoc:
http://www.houstonirish.org/calendar/calendar.shtml
Texas Celtic Music Network Calendar
http://texcelt.org/Calendar.html
Southwest Celtic Music Association
http://www.scmatx.org/main.htm
Texas Scottish Heritage Society
http://www.txscot.com/
Houston Chronicle Search for World Music Local bands
http://www.chron.com/COMS/BandsPub/pub.mpl?action=searchbands&nextview=bandsearch&submit1=&submit2=2&band_name=&genre=World
Houston Press World Music Listing
http://listings.houstonpress.com/gyrobase/Music/Results?genre=13765&keyword=&date=