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Saturday, August 11, 2007

Current Events

What's New? 08/12/07 - Danny O’Flaherty in Slidell, LA 08/17/07 - Danny O’Flaherty in Beaumont 08/18/07 – Danny O’Flaherty in Jasper Texas 08/25/07 – Constant Billy @ Kelvin Arms (more info & correct date) 09/27/07 – Irish Society Gala updated info 09/29/07 – Danny O’Flaherty’s in Concert at the Univ of St. Thomas 10/12/07 – Tommy Makem Memorial in Lake Charles with Makem Brothers at Celtic Nations Festival 10/20/07 - Clear Lake Celtic Music Festival in Clear Lake ---- New link for Irish Studies Program at University of St Thomas (I desperately need to update my web page) ************************* 08/11/07 – Film “Once” playing at Greenway Theatre A modern day musical set on the streets of Dublin, featuring Glen Hansard and his Irish band The Frames. Writer/director John Carney tells the story of an emotionally vulnerable street musician (Hansard) who meets a Czech immigrant (Markéta Irglová) unable to afford the piano she yearns for. They are both outsiders, struggling with their art and their hearts. Through music they find a common bond, and over the course of an intense few days, their relationship blossoms. Putting together a band to rehearse songs and record some demos brings some much- needed impetus to their artistic and personal lives. Winner of the Audience Award for World Cinema (Drama) at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival. Official Web Site Director: John Carney Cast: Glen Hansard, Markéta Irglová, Geoff Minogue MPAA Rating: R Run Time: 1hr 28mins Release Year: 2006 Country Of Origin: Ireland Schedule for Sat & Sunday 11:45am 1:45 4:00 7:15 9:15 Weekday Schedule 1:45 4:00 7:15 9:15 ********************* 08/12/07 Sun. Danny O’Flaherty in Slidell, LA http://www.dannyoflaherty.com/ Location: Seasons Steak & Spirits, 1398 Front St. Time: 5-8 PM Phone: 985-649-7558 Tickets: $10.00 @ the door http://seasonssteakandspirits.com ********************* 08/17/07 - Fri. Danny O’Flaherty in Beaumont, TX http://www.dannyoflaherty.com/ Location: Logon Cafe, 3805 Calder Ave. Time: 8:00 PM Phone: 409-832-1529 www.logoncafe.net ********************* 08/18/07 - Sat. Danny O’Flaherty in Jasper, TX http://www.dannyoflaherty.com/ Location: Women's Civic Club, 156 W. Milam St Time: Doors open at 6pm, concert begins at 7pm Phone: Patty Shaw-384-6760, Karen Williamson-384-6069 Tickets are $10.00 at the door or may be purchased at: Jasper Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce Jasper Public Library State Farm Insurance in Jasper ********************* 08/25/07 – Constant Billy 4-8pm @ Kelvin Arms, Houston. An all-day concert in honor of Sean Connery's birthday. Constant Billy will be headlining the event. Sean Connery’s Birthday Celebration At the Kelvin Arms Pub, 2424 Dunstan (off Kirby), Houston 4-8pm Saturday 25th August 2007 Admission - FREE! To most true Bond lovers, the best 007 ever, was unquestionably the stylish Scot, Sean Connery. Certainly for the patrons at one of Houston's popular pubs, this is the case. The regulars at the Kelvin Arms love the man so much that they have erected a shrine to the Bond man! If you log onto their website at http://www.kelvinarms.com you can see the shrine for yourself. The inscription says, "Few have dominated film and television like Sir Sean Connery. To show our admiration of this great Scottish actor, Kelvin Arms has erected a shrine in his honor. Complete with a variety of photos and memorabilia, we encourage all of his fans to come and pay homage. Each August 25th, we at Kelvin Arms celebrate the anniversary of his birth with a huge celebration in honor of this great actor and Scotsman." This year will be no exception with those dedicated to Bond films, Scottish culture and the great man himself will rally at the Kelvin Arms on Saturday the 25th of August between 4 and 8 pm to enjoy the birthday celebrations. This year will see a large gathering of entertainers from the Celtic scene in Houston take part in Sean's Birthday Bash. Over 24 different musical and dancing entertainers will be performing throughout the afternoon, to keep a steady flow of Scottish culture wafting through the establishment. Fiddlers, Accordionists, bagpipers, Bodhran bashers, harpists, flute players, guitarists and dancers will entertain you with Scottish tunes and dance reels that will get your feet tapping and even entice you to join in the singing and dancing! The program will include; :: Constant Billy (Emily Standish & Bill Galbraith) :: The Hugh Morrison Ceilidh Band :: Singer/Songwriter Sia LaBelle Beaton :: Fair & Forty (Phil Carlos) :: Bagpiper Clif "Maddog" Wigington :: The English Session Players (Dan Warrell) :: Simply Scottish Duo (Dave Hutton & Julian Tribe) :: Bagpiper Kelley Fair :: Celtic Chorus of Houston :: The Good Time Scottish Country Dancers AND IT'S ALL FREE! As if that wasn't enough, we will also be holding Sean Connery-007 look-alike and sound-alike contests and the Houston Highland Games Association will be running a silent auction. So don't miss out, get there early so as not to miss any of the entertainment. Children are most welcome but must be supervised. For more details contact the Pub Manager or Dave Hutton on 832-729-9320 ********************* 09/07/07 – Blaggards at the The Continental Club, 10pm Houston, TX with Trey Clark 3700 Main St Houston, TX 77002 713.529.9899 ********************* 09/10/07 - St. Paddy's Irish Open The 2007 St. Paddy's Irish Open will be held on Monday, September 10, 2007 at the Hearthstone Country Club. The proceeds go to the St. Patrick's Parade Commission of Houston, TX, which puts on the annual St. Patrick's parade in downtown Houston. The tournament starts at noon and check-in time is 10 AM. The price is $100 per golfer, $400 per team, $150 per hole sponsor, and $500 per team & hole sponsor. A box lunch and a buffet dinner are complimentary. Contact Sean Kearns at 832-978-4192 or sekearns@aol.com for more information. The Hearthstone Country Club is located at 7615 Ameswood, Houston 77095. It is located near Highway 6 and FM 529. ********************* 09/27/07 – 2007 Annual Irish Gala When: Silent Auction and Reception: 6:30 p.m. Where: Houstonian Hotel, 111 North Post Oak Lane, Houston Honorees: Pat and Debbie Moran Chair: Michele Malloy Danny O’Flaherty http://www.dannyoflaherty.com/ ********************* 09/29/07 – Danny O’Flaherty Concert at the University of St. Thomas http://www.dannyoflaherty.com/ Location: Cullen Hall, St. Thomas University, 4001 Mt. Vernon Time: 7:00 - 9:30 pm Phone: 713-525-3592 Ballads from the Aran Islands with Danny O'Flaherty ********************* 10/6 – 11/25, 2007 Texas Renaissance Festival ********************* 10/12/07 – Memorial to Tommy Makem in Lake Charles Rosa Hart Theatre at the Civic Center – Makem Brothers, Spain Brothers & friends. Location: Celtic Nations Heritage Festival Phone: 337-905-2358 Notes: For more info visit www.celticnationsfestival.org ********************* 10/20/07 - Clear Lake Celtic Music Festival Landolt Pavilion at Clear Lake Park October 20, 2007, Noon to 10PM NASA RD 1, Houston, Texas ********************* 11/02/07 – Seven Nations At The Mucky Duck 7:30 & 10pm, $15 ********************* 11/09/07 - The Greencards at the Mucky Duck – 7:30 & 10pm, $15 ****************************************** ON GOING Events: Note: Irish Aires can now be HEARD of DOWNLOADED from the Internet. ALSO, there is a new link to hear KPFT Live Internet listening (live) is available through our MP3 streams. If you have Winamp, Media Player or iTunes installed on your computer, you can connect HERE or http://stream.kpft.org/streamkpft.m3u Free Player Downloads: Winamp Windows Media Player iTunes ---- Irish Aires is also podcast at: http://archive.kpft.org/xml/eire.xml Internet listening (live) is available through our MP3 streams. If you have Winamp, Media Player or iTunes installed on your computer, you can connect HERE or http://stream.kpft.org/streamkpft.m3u Free Player Downloads: Winamp Windows Media Player iTunes KPFT Archived Programs Sorted By Name Irish Aires 08/04/07 (Available thru 10/04/07) Play Download Irish Aires 07/28/07 (Available thru 09/28/07) Play Download Irish Aires 07/21/07 (Available thru 09/21/07) Play Download Irish Aires 07/14/07 (Available thru 09/14/07) Play Download Irish Aires 07/07/07 (Available thru 09/07/07) Play Download Irish Aires 06/30/07 (Available thru 08/30/07) Play Download Irish Aires 06/23/07 (Available thru 08/23/07) Play Download Irish Aires 06/16/07 (Available thru 08/16/07) Play Download ---- Ireland 2007 Pictures Part 1 - http://picasaweb.google.com/JayDooling/Ireland2007 Part 2 - http://picasaweb.google.com/JayDooling/Ireland2007Part2 Part 3 - http://picasaweb.google.com/JayDooling/Ireland2007Part3 Part 4 - http://picasaweb.google.com/JayDooling/Ireland2007Part4 Part 5 - http://picasaweb.google.com/JayDooling/Ireland2007Part5 Part 6 - http://picasaweb.google.com/JayDooling/Ireland2007Part6 Part 7 - http://picasaweb.google.com/JayDooling/Ireland2007Part7 Part 8 - http://picasaweb.google.com/JayDooling/Ireland2007Part8ProbablyFinalUpload ********************* Paisley Close Press Release Date: Fri, 2 Feb 2007 20:28:16 -0600 Over the past few years, I have been asked time and again "Why Paisley Close"? Like every tale you must start at the beginning to get to the end. On November 24th 1861, at a spot along High Street in Edinburgh 's Royal Mile, two overcrowded and decrepit tenements collapsed. According to legend, workers were clearing the debris away when they heard a voice shout out "Heave awa' lads, I'm no deid yet!" As a memorial, Paisley Close (the cul-de-sac) was built in place of the collapsed buildings. Paisley Close (the band) was built by resurrecting former bands-mates. Paisley Close (the band) felt that the young man's luck, tenacity and symbolism was a fitting name. Now with a heavy heart I must announce the passing of this great band. Paisley Close is going through a major transitional period and collectively they have decided to put the band on an indefinite hiatus. The members of Paisley Close remain friends but personal commitments have forced them to make this difficult decision. Through the last three years they have had the opportunity to play on some amazing stages at some of the best festival in the county and for this they are extremely grateful. Even more outstanding has been the people they have met and the friendships forged. That is the biggest aspect that I will personally miss the most. As the bands booking agent I have had the opportunity to meet some of the most amazing directors, coordinator and volunteers; who without you, the show would literally not go on. Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to grace your stages and share a pint or two! Paisley Close has two more commitments on the calendar for 2007. Hopefully one of these locations are in your area. Come out and support the band, we would love to see you for one last round! February 24-25 Arizona Scottish Gathering and Highland Games, Mesa AZ http://www.arizonascots.com/games.html March 24 Swamp Celts Festival and Games, Gonzales LA http://www.swampcelts.com/ I speak for the entire band (Cidnie MacNamee, Bernard Schreiber, Amy Price and Rabbit Boyett) in saying that it has been an honor and a privilege! Although this chapter may be over we raise our glasses to everyone "were not dead yet!" We wish you peace and joy and hopefully will see you all sometime down the road. Sláinte - Cheers, Hopie Lopez-Boyett Booking Agent ---- University of St. Thomas Spring 2007 Irish Studies Courses Open to audit and credit students, with first priority given to credit students Irish Language Courses Irish I, Mondays, Wednesdays, 5:30-6:45 p.m. Irish II, Tuesdays, Thursdays, 5:30-6:45 p.m. Taught by Prof. Maeve McInerney from University College Cork Modern Irish Literature Dr. Shannon Forbes Tuesdays, Thursdays, 2:10-3:25 p.m. Authors: The Irish Literary Revival Writers: W.B. Yeats, James Joyce, J.M. Synge, Sean O’Casey and others. Northern Ireland: The Conflict and the Peace Lori Meghan Gallagher, J.D. Tuesdays, Thursdays, 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. This seminar course is divided into three sections: the Historical Context, the Conflict and the Peace. ************************* 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 ` 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 ---- 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! ---- 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 ---- Wednesdays, 7-10 pm SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING AND MORE http://home.att.net/~diannashipman/SCDM.htm 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 ---- 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 ---- 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/ ---- 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 ---- "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 ---- 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 ---- 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/ ---- 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 ****************************************** Community Annoucements: Wedding Announcement Bill Galbraith & Emily Standish Have Announced Their MARRIAGE! Bill and Emily play Celtic music as CONSTANT BILLY. ---- 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) ****************************************** 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 ****************************************** Ireland Photos Pictures from Ireland in 2006 To See Irish pics, click the following: http://new.photos.yahoo.com/rdooling@swbell.net/album/1152921504621152084 ---- :: 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. ---- :: George F. Little, RIP (Pete Little’s Father) September 2, 2006, of Depew, NY, husband of the late Muriel C. Little; father of Mary Catherine (James) Spilman, Michael (Ann), David (Elisabeth Alvarsdotter), John (Barbara), Margaret (Kevin) Craig, Anne Militello, Stephen (Maureen), Jeanne (Paul) Konetzny, Peter, Teresa, Maureen; brother of Eleanor Rigdon, Catherine Little; grandfather of 20; great grandfather of 18. Memorial Mass to be announced. Memorial contributions may be made to Rapid Response Home Care Program at Millard Fillmore Hospital, Gates Circle. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/7/2006. ---- :: 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. ---- 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?actionfiltered=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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