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Sunday, February 05, 2006
Current Events
Current Events
Irish Current Events In The Houston Area
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What's New?
02/05/06 – The Pillowman @ Alley Theatre
02/11/06 – Constant Billy at Bayou City Farmers' Market
02/17/06 – Blaggards at Molly Maguires Pub
02/18/06 – Irish Stew Cook-Off Benefiting Parade
02/18/06 - Constant Billy at The Stag's Head Pub
02/24/06 – Blaggards @ Brian O'Neill's
03/03/06 – Blaggards @ Molly's Pub Conroe
03/04/06 – Blaggards @ Brian O'Neill's
03/12/06 – Annual Ceremony at the Dick Dowling Statue
03/12/06 - Grand Marshal's reception @ Brian O'Neill's Irish Pub
03/18/06 – St Patrick’s Parade in Downtown Houston
09/18/06 - St. Paddy's Irish Open @ Quail Valley Country Club
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On-Going Events:
What's New?
Thurs Night Irish Session @ Coffee Oasis on NASA Rd One
Celtic Chorus Meets Thursday Night 7:30PM @ Griff’s
Texas Rose of Tralee Contest
Bill Galbraith & Emily Standish Have Announced Their MARRIAGE!
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02/05-02/26 - The Pillowman at the Alley Theatre Houston
Resident Theatre Premiere Of An Extraordinary New Play
By Martin McDonagh on the Neuhaus Stage
This play contains scenes and language that some may find
disturbing. Not suitable for children or those who may be easily
offended.
Please Note New Dates
January 27 February 26
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02/11/06 – Sat- Constant Billy at Bayou City Farmers' Market ((9-
11am) located in the parking lot behind the building at 3000
Richmond at Eastside in Houston
Is it Spring yet? Sure feels like it. And there's no better time
to get outside and check out this great urban farmers' market
with homegrown purple cauliflower, huge free-range eggs and
superb homemade pâte. We'll provide the music while you indulge
yourself. NO COVER!
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02/16/06 – Thurs - The Liberating Fiction Of Community In
Brian Friel's "The Freedom Of The City:"
A Lecture By Dr. Richard Rankin Russell
Brien Friel is considered one of Ireland's master
playwrights. His drama often explores the themes of
potential and community. His play "The Freedom of the City"
deals with the explosive events in Derry, Northern Ireland.
Dr. Richard R. Russell, of Baylor University, specializes
in twentieth century Northern Irish literature. He has
published numerous articles in critical journals, as well
as a collection of essays. And he recently finished
writing a book dealing with Brian Friel's work.
The lecture begins 7:30 PM in Cullen Hall on the University
of St. Thomas' Academic Mall, at the southwest corner near
the Library, 4001 Mt. Vernon. It is free and open to the
public. Parking is available in the Moran Center, West
Alabama at Graustark or on the street. For more
information, contact Lori Gallagher, Director of the Center
for Irish Studies, at 713-525-3592 or
irishstudies@stthom.edu
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02/17/06 – Blaggards at Molly Maguires Pub, 15945 Kuykendahl, Houston 281-580-6167 at 10PM
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02/18/06 - Irish Stew Cook-off at the Alabama Ice House.
Corner of W. Alabama & McDuffy. The cook-off will begin
@ 1:00 pm. There will be 3 cooking catagories: Irish
Stew, Texas Irish Stew (Chili) & Open Irish Catagory.
This can be Corned beef, colcannon, shepherd's pie, etc.
The entry fee is $25/category & $65 for all three.
HoustonStPatricksParade.org
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02/18/06 Sat Constant Billy at The Stag's Head Pub (4-6pm), 2128
Portsmouth St., Houston, Texas 77098 (713) 533-1199
This will be a special show- outside if the weather continues to
be warm and nice, in the Oak Room if not. The Stag's Head has
just been voted Best Pub in Houston in the Houston Press reader's
poll. The food is excellent, the St. Arnold's Cask Conditioned
Ale may be the best beer on this side of the Atlantic, and the
music is surely the best anywhere! NO COVER.
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02/20/06 - Sinead O'Connor
Verizon Wireless Theater, Houston, TX
Mon, Feb 20, 2006 08:00 PM
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02/24/06 – Blaggards @ Brian O'Neill's
10pm
Houston, TX
5555 Morningside
Houston, TX 77005
713.522.2603
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02/26/06 - Gathering Of The Celts 2006
(sponsored by The Celtic Chorus Of Houston)
Sunday, Februay 26, 2006
Time: noon - 5:30 pm
in conjunction with St. Andrew's Celtic Festival - Houston
Heights Location: 1819 Heights Blvd., Houston, TX 77008
Cost: TBA
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Performers:
Constant Billy
The Celtic Chorus Of Houston
Murder The Stout
St. Thomas Pipers
Kennedy International Dancers
Home School Irish Step Dancers
Sia Labelle Beaton
Society for Creative Anachronism Dancers
Men of Houston - Morris Dancers
Good Time Scottish Dancers
Audience dancing & singalongs
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Vendors:
Robertley
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Organizations:
Houston Highland Games Association
Irish American Heritage Assoc - Katy, TX
ALSO:
Childrens' Activities
Silent Auction
Kirkin' of the Tartans
Dianna's Note: If you'd like to be part of the event, let me
know! diannashipman@att.net
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02/27/06 – Flogging Molly - Monday, February 27, 2006
Warehouse Live
813 Saint Emanuel Street
Houston, TX 770003
Doors: TBD
Age: All Ages
Tix: http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0C003B87D7AF6E5D?artistid=710152&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=60
Info:
http://houston.citysearch.com/profile/41798894/warehouse_live.html?search_location_noncust
Hailing from Dublin, frontman Dave King attributes the
band's distinctive sound to a blend of his Irish roots and
his love for punk rock. Debuting in 2000 with "Swagger,"
followed by 2003's sophomore effort "Drunken Lullabies,"
the latest album, "Within a Mile of Home," includes a
tribute to Johnny Cash, and a duet with Lucinda Williams.
Using mandolins, fiddles, accordions, whistles and even
washboards, it's a memorial to Ireland's tumultuous history
and a story of survival.
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03/02/06 - Thurs Irish Singer & Storyteller
Ken O'Malley
Television and radio, have greatly diminished the old Irish
tradition of fireside and parlor entertaining. Come see
what we're missing. Dublin-born, Mr. Ken O'Malley is
considered to be the finest singer / songwriter in the
United States today and has performed with some of
Ireland's finest musical groups. He is sure to provide us
with a wonderful evening. His visit to Houston is sponsored
by Moran Resources Company as a part of its Distinguished
Irish Studies Cultural Series.
Come meet Ken and enjoy his performance at 7:30 PM in
Cullen Hall on the University of St. Thomas' Academic Mall,
at the southwest corner near the Library, 4001 Mt. Vernon.
It is free and open to the public. Parking is available in
the Moran Center, West Alabama at Graustark or on the
street. For more information, contact Lori Gallagher,
Director of the Center for Irish Studies, at 713-525-3592
or irishstudies@stthom.edu.
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03/03/06 – Fri – Blaggards @ Molly's Pub Conroe
10pm
Conroe, TX
901 N Loop 336 West
Conroe, TX 77301
936.441.6167
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03/03-05 – North Texas Irish Festival in Dallas
http://www.ntif.org/
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03/04/06 – Sat – Blaggards @ Brian O'Neill's
10pm
Houston, TX
5555 Morningside
Houston, TX 77005
713.522.2603
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03/10/06 - The EMERALD BALL Reception and Silent Auction
will be held at The Houston Club on Friday evening 10 March
2006. It will begin with the Silent Auction / Cocktails at
6:30 PM. Dinner will follow at 7:30 PM. This will be the
6th consecutive Emerald Ball hostessed by Dorothy Davitt
and Jeannie Kearns, and benefits PROJECT ST. BRENDAN.
Tables of 10 and 12 are available. Menu choice: Salmon or
NY Strip. At this year's black tie optional event, former
Judge DAN DOWNEY will be honored as "2006 Irishman of the
year." Dan Downey is one of the original 20 founding
members of The IRISH SOCIETY. For further information,
phone Dorothy Davitt at: (281) 358-2380.
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03/11/06 – Sat - Katy Irish Heritage 6th Annual St. Patrick's
Day Dance @ Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Church
1530 Norwalk Dr, Katy
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03/12/06 – FM 1960 Area St. Patrick's Day Parade
http://www.1960parade.com/
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03/12/06 – Annual Ceremony at the Dick Dowling Statue in Hermann
Park 1:30PM
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03/12/06 - Sunday, The Grand Marshal's reception honoring Pat
Sharkey will be held at Brian O'Neill's Irish Pub, beginning at
2:00 pm.
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03/17/06 - Friday St. Patrick's Day Celebration At St. Thomas
The Houston St. Patrick's Day Mass, formerly celebrated by
the Ancient Order of Hibernians, and the St. Patrick's Day
Luncheon which followed, are now jointly celebrated by the
Irish Society and the University of St. Thomas Center for
Irish Studies. Archbishop Daniel DiNardo will celebrate St.
Patrick's Day Mass in UST's Chapel of St. Basil at 10:30
AM. Irish Liturgical music will be performed by the de
Burgo Ensemble. It's wise to come early, as seats can fill
up fast.
Afterwards, feel welcome to join us in a traditional corned
beef and cabbage brunch at 11:30 AM in the Scanlon Room of
the Jerabeck Center. For more information, contact Lori
Gallagher, Director of the Center for Irish Studies, at
713-525-3592 or irishstudies@stthom.edu. Parking is
available in the Moran Center, West Alabama at Graustark or
on the street.
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03/17/06 - 7pm Houston's St. Patrick's Day Festival
Meridian Houston
1503 Chartres, Houston
http://www.meridianhouston.com/
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03/18/06 - St. Patrick's Parade - Downtown Houston
The 47th Houston St. Patrick's Parade. Pat Sharkey is
the Parade's Grand Marshall. The Parade will step out at 2
PM. We will meet at the Clock Tower on Texas Ave. at Minute
Maid Park.
http://www.houstonstpatricksparade.org/
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03/28/06 – Battlefield Band @ Mucky Duck
Mar 28, 8pm, $18
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03/30/06 – Thurs Role Of Irish Americans In The History
Of American Catholicism
A Lecture By Dr. David O'Brien
Irish-American Roman Catholics have contributed much to the
formation and development of the American Roman Catholic
Church. Dr. David O'Brien is from the College of Holy Cross
in Massachusetts. A preeminent scholar and author in his
field, he has taught there for over thirty years. He will
discuss three turning points Irish American religious
history: 18th century independence from Irish
ecclesiastical administration, the late 19th century
decision to build a parochial educational system, and
Vatican II, when Irish-American domination of Catholic life
and culture came to an end. Dr. O'Brien is married to
Joanne Haynes O'Brien and they have 4 children and 4
remarkable grandchildren.
The lecture begins 7:30 PM in the Scanlon Room of the
University of St. Thomas' Jerabeck Center. It is free and
open to the public. No RSVP is required. Parking is
available in the Moran Center, West Alabama at Graustark or
on the street. For more information, contact Lori
Gallagher, Director of the Center for Irish Studies, at
713-525-3592 or irishstudies@stthom.edu.
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05/12-14 - Houston Highland Games & Celtic Festival
will be held at the Houston Farm & Ranch Club located at
Bear Creek Park, 1 Abercrombie St, Houston, TX, 77084
(that's off Highway 6, between I-10 and Clay Road).
http://www.houstonhighlandgames.com/
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06/14/06 - Wed - Bloomsday In Houston, Tx.
Ireland's great literary work, James Joyce's ULYSSES, is
celebrated by Irish Society members once a year. This
members only event will take place at the Olde City Pub &
Grill. Eamonn Finnerty and Mike Daly, two of the original
20 Irish Society founding members, are our gracious hosts.
Their establishment is located one block north of FM 1960
at 14124 Stuebner-Airline. Our salute to the famous Irish
writer, James Joyce, will begin at 6 PM. This is a social
gathering, not a reading. After the event, the staff of
the Irish Society News honors an Irish Society member as
our "Molly" each year. More details on in the March and May
editions of The Irish Society News. Members will receive a
post card invitation. An RSVP is necessary.
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09/18/06 - Mon - St. Paddy's Irish Open @ Quail Valley Country
Club
St. Paddy's Irish Open will take place on September 18, 2006
at the Quail Valley Country Club. Our participation in this
annual golf tournament represents part of our contribution to the
St. Patrick's Parade Commission. Registration begins at 11 AM and
the shotgun start is at Noon. Cost is $125 per player, $500 per
foursome. This includes lunch, dinner, & greens fees. As usual,
the Irish Society will sponsor 2 holes. Hole sponsorship is only
$100 per. Would you or your company like to sponsor a hole? For
further information and reservations, phone Sean Kearns at 832-
978-9192 or Email Irishmkk@AOL.Com.
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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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Thurs Night Irish Session @ Coffee Oasis on NASA Rd One
Session starts about 7:30PM every Thurs night
4650 NASA Road 1
Seabrook, TX 77586
281.532.1439
You are likely to see Laura (of Echoes of Ireland) or Tom
(of http://www.texasbagpipes.com/)
http://www.texasbagpipes.com/
http://www.bayoucitypipesanddrums.com/
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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 Griff's Shenanigans Cafe & Bar, 7:30 - 9:30 pm:
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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"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
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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:
Wedding Announcement
Bill Galbraith & Emily Standish Have Announced Their MARRIAGE!
Bill and Emily play Celtic music as CONSTANT BILLY.
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Texas Rose of Tralee
The International Rose of Tralee has begun its search for
the 2006 Texas Rose Who will represent the Lone Star State
at the International Rose of Tralee Festival in Co. Kerry,
Ireland in August 2006
Eligibility Criteria
Must be 18 - 28
Single, never been married and or have any children
Born or be a resident of Texas and living in the United
States legally
Be of Irish origin by virtue of one of her ancestors having
been born in Ireland
The Texas Rose will be chosen at a Selection Ball early
June in the DFW area hosted by the Texas Rose of Tralee
Committee.
Characteristics the Judges will be looking for
Appreciation of Irish Heritage
Intelligence
Personality
Character
Verbal Communication
Poise
Physical Appearance
The Texas Rose of Tralee will receive:
Round trip ticket for 12 days in Ireland
Tiara
Clothing Allowance
And much more…..
If you would like to be a candidate or know someone
Are interested in hosting a Selection Fundraiser Ball in
your area
Or would just like to Support or get more information
Please contact Jackie Nelon at the email below.
http://us.f810.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=texascentre@roseoftralee.ie
Websites
http://www.roseoftralee.ie/
http://www.texasroseoftralee.org/
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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, Dec 10, 2005. Hear until 02/07/06
http://archive.kpft.org/pls.php?mp3fil=276187
Playlist located at:
http://irishairescurrentevents.blogspot.com/2005/12/playlist-121005.html
Irish Aires Saturday, Dec 17, 2005. Hear until 02/14/06
http://archive.kpft.org/pls.php?mp3fil=279458
Playlist located at:
http://irishairescurrentevents.blogspot.com/2005/12/playlist-121005-121705.html
Irish Aires Saturday, Dec 24, 2005. Hear until 02/21/06
http://archive.kpft.org/pls.php?mp3fil=299491
Irish Aires Saturday, Dec 31, 2005. Hear until 02/28/06
http://archive.kpft.org/pls.php?mp3fil=337449
Irish Aires Saturday, Jan 07, 2006. Hear until 03/06/06
http://archive.kpft.org/pls.php?mp3fil=393089
Playlist located at:
http://irishairescurrentevents.blogspot.com/2006/01/playlist-010706.html
Irish Aires Saturday, Jan 14, 2006 was NOT Archived on the
Internet
Playlist to be posted soon!
Irish Aires Saturday, Jan 21, 2006. Hear until 03/20/06
http://archive.kpft.org/pls.php?mp3fil=393089
Irish Aires Saturday, Jan 28, 2006. Hear until 03/27/06
http://archive.kpft.org/pls.php?mp3fil=393089
Irish Aires Saturday, Feb 03, 2006 Hear until 04/03/06
http://archive.kpft.org/pls.php?mp3fil=795123
----
:: 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=
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