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Saturday, July 29, 2006
Current Events
Irish Current Events In The Houston Area
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What's New?
08/20/06 – Danny O’Flaherty’s Concert at Univ of St Thomas (info update)
10/28/06 – Gaelic Storm at the Mucky Duck
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Ireland Photos
Pictures from Ireland in 2006
To See a list of the albums click here
To See individual Slide shows, click the following:
06/06/06 Ireland 2006 - Jay's Photos
06/06/06 Ireland 2006 - Bertha's Pics
06/10/06 Ireland Jay
06/11/06 Ireland by Bertha
06/16/06 More of Ireland by Jay
06/21/06 More Ireland by Jay
06/26/06 More Pics From Ireland by Jay
06/27/06 More Ireland by Bertha
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07/30/06 – Sun – Blaggards at
Mercury Room, 7pm
Houston, TX
Houston Press Music Awards Showcase: VOTE FOR THEM
1008 Prairie St
Houston, TX 77002
713.225.6372
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08/19/06 – Sat - An Irish Summer Picnic
with the St. Patrick's Parade Commission
at the West Alabama Ice House, Sat., August, 19, 2006
The St. Patrick's Parade Commission will host an Irish Picnic at the West
Alabama Ice House from 1 to 6 PM, Saturday, August 19. The West Alabama Ice
House is located at 1919 West Alabama. This is a fundraiser benefiting the
48th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in 2007. Plan ahead!
There will be a Picnic Food Competition. Cooking teams may enter 3
categories: Picnic Entree, Cold Salad/Side, & Dessert. Each category has a
$25 fee. All 3 categories, $65.
Call Doc Dougherty at 713-446-8724 or Email Mary Kearns at Irishmkk@aol.com
to arrange registration/payment.
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08/20/06 - Danny O'Flaherty's Concert at the University of St Thomas, Houston
The Irish Society & The Irish Aires Show
Presents An Afternoon Of Songs & Stories
For The Whole Family With The Irish Balladeer
Danny O’Flaherty
On August 20, 2006 2:00-4:30PM
At The Jones Hall On The Campus of The University Of St. Thomas
3910 Yoakum, Houston, Texas
http://www.stthom.edu/ia/publicaffairs/about/map/
Free and open to the public
No RSVP or tickets sold; first-come, first-served
Family Attendance Encouraged
Refreshments will be served
Parking in the Moran Center at West Alabama and Graustark
Sponsored by The Irish Society, KPFT’s Irish Aires and the
UST Center for Irish Studies
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Danny, previously the proprietor of O’Flaherty’s Irish Channel in New Orleans, has literally taken his Connemara Irish culture around the world with his songs & stories.
Many Houstonians will remember Danny & his brother Patrick playing together as the Celtic Folk. They performed here in several local pubs and Irish festivals for the Hibernians.
Since Katrina closed the Irish Channel, Danny has been traveling the country performing to sold-out audiences. While doing that, he has been working towards fulfilling the dream of establishing a “Celtic Nation’s Center” on the Gulf Coast. Part of that center involves the formation of curragh clubs and the staging of regattas between & within clubs. Danny will tell us more about that.
Visit Danny’s site at http://www.dannyoflaherty.com/
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08/24/06 – Thurs – Blaggards at The Meridian, 8:30pm
Houston, TX
1503 Chartres
Houston, TX 77003
713.225.1717
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08/25/06 Murder the Stout at Stardust Room in Huntsville
1113 University Ave Huntsville, TX 77340-4630
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08/26/06 Murder the Stout at the White Swan in Houston
4419 Navigation Blvd Houston, TX 77011-1052
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09/02/06 – Sat Blaggards at The Proletariat, Time TBA
Houston, TX
903 Richmond Ave
Houston, TX 77006
713.523.1199
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09/07/06 – Blaggards at Molly’s Pub League City 9PM
League City, TX
Halfway to Paddy's Day
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09/08/06 – Frid – Blaggards at
Molly's Pub—Tomball, 10pm
Tomball, TX
28107 TX-249 (S)
Tomball, TX 77375
281.255.2175
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09/09/06 – Sat – Blaggards at
Molly's Pub—Clear Lake, 10pm
Clear Lake, TX
902 Ramada Drive
Clear Lake, TX 77062
281.486.0971
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09/14/06 – Thurs - Rev. Bill Shaw of the 174 Trust in Belfast
presents
Northern Ireland: Steps Toward Reconciliation and Peace
Brought to you by the Irish Society and the Center for Irish
Studies at the University of St. Thomas
7:30 p.m.
Cullen Hall, 4001 Mt. Vernon
Free and open to the public
No RSVP required
Parking available in the Moran Center, 3807 Graustark
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09/14/06 – Blaggards at
Molly's Pub—Westheimer, 9pm
Houston, TX
Halfway to Paddy's Day
11128 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77042
713.789.9580
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09/17/06 – Sun – Blaggards at
Molly Maguire's, 10pm
Halfway to Paddy's Day
Houston, TX
15945 Kuykendahl Road
Houston, TX 77068
281.580.6167
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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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09/21/06 – Blaggards at Molly Maguire's, 9pm
Houston, TX
Halfway to Paddy's Day
15945 Kuykendahl Road
Houston, TX 77068
281.580.6167
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10/05/06 Thurs Dr. Denis Headon, Bio Link USA-Ireland
presents
A Renaissance in Irish Technological Innovation
7:30 p.m.
Brought to you by the Irish Society and the Center for Irish
Studies at the University of St. Thomas
Cullen Hall, 4001 Mt. Vernon
Free and open to the public
No RSVP required
Parking available in the Moran Center, 3807 Graustark
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10/21/06 – Paisley Close at Clear Lake Celtic Festival –
Houston, TX Playing Times TBD
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10/28/06 – Gaelic Storm at the Mucky Duck 7:30 PM and 10:00 PM
Ages 21+
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10/31/06 Tues Mary Clancy of Ireland
sponsored by the Irish American Cultural Institute
7:30 p.m.
Brought to you by the Irish Society and the Center for Irish
Studies at the University of St. Thomas
Scanlan Room, Jerabeck Center, 4000 Mt. Vernon
Free and open to the public
No RSVP required
Parking available in the Moran Center, 3807 Graustark
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11/09/06 – Thurs - 2006 Irish Society Gala
Sally and Bill Slick - Honorees
The Irish Society and the University of St. Thomas take great
pleasure in announcing Sally & Bill Slick as the Honorees of the
2006 Irish Gala. The Gala will take place at the Houstonian
Hotel, 111 North Post Oak Lane. The Silent Auction begins at 6:30
PM. The Dinner begins at 8 PM. For information, contact Center
for Irish Studies Director Lori Gallagher at 713-525-3592 or
irishstudies@stthom.edu .
Sally and Bill are Lifetime Members of The Irish Society and
Friends of the University of St. Thomas. Bill also serves on the
Center for Irish Studies Advisory Board and is a former director
on the University of St. Thomas. We hope many members of the
Houston Irish community and the UST community will join us in
celebrating their contributions and accomplishments.
This year's Gala chairs are Colleen and George McCullough. The
Irish Gala benefits the UST Center for Irish Studies. The Gala is
co-sponsored by the Irish Society and the University of St.
Thomas.
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11/25/06 – The Rogues at the Mucky Duck – 7:30 & 10PM - $15
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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
Jason’s Deli
Westheimer & Shepherd
2611 S Shepherd Dr Houston, TX 77098-1561
If you are interested in learning a little Irish then come
join us at Jason’s Deli 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.
1st Wednesdays: FREE at
Churchill Room, Black Labrador Pub
4100 Montrose Blvd. Map
(Montrose near Richmond)
2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th Wednesday
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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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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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 Black Labrador Pub, 4100 Montrose Blvd.
(Montrose near Richmond)
NEW TIME: 7:00 - 9:00 P.M.
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
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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.
KPFT Archived Programs Sorted By Name
Irish Aires Saturday, June 3, 2006 Hear until 08/03/06
http://archive.kpft.org/pls.php?mp3fil=5583570
Irish Aires Saturday, June 10, 2006 Hear until 08/10/06
http://archive.kpft.org/pls.php?mp3fil=6014760
Irish Aires Saturday, June 17, 2006 Hear until 08/17/06
http://archive.kpft.org/pls.php?mp3fil=6462284
Irish Aires Saturday, June 24, 2006 Hear until 08/24/06
http://archive.kpft.org/pls.php?mp3fil=6735693
Irish Aires Saturday, July 01, 2006 Hear until 09/01/06
http://archive.kpft.org/pls.php?mp3fil=7213679
Irish Aires Saturday, July 08, 2006 Hear until 09/08/06
http://archive.kpft.org/pls.php?mp3fil=7705920
Irish Aires Saturday, July 15, 2006 Hear until 09/15/06
http://archive.kpft.org/pls.php?mp3fil=8214657
Irish Aires Saturday, July 22, 2006 Hear until 09/22/06
http://archive.kpft.org/pls.php?mp3fil=8342801
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:: AL CAMPBELL (Houston Highlanders Bagpiper )(1931- 2006)
It is with great sadness that we inform our membership that
our friend and piper, Al Campbell, passed away last
evening. Over the years, we could always count on Al to
support H&T with all our piping requests. He gave
generously of his time, and was a very special contributor
to our Society. In addition to his dignified performances,
Al had great humor which he occasionally added for fun and
laughter. We shall miss him.
Our special condolences to his wife, Betsy, his family and
close friends.
:: 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=