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This site includes the postings from the Irish Aires email list. This includes a listing of Irish/Celtic events in the Houston area and other information that the Irish Aires radio program posts.
Friday, December 07, 2007
Current Events
What's New?
12/08/07 – Lights at the Heights In Houston
12/15/07 - Constant Billy at The Bayou City Farmers' Market
12/16/07 – Constant Billy At The Mojo Risin' Festival Of Music
12/22/07 – Celtaire String Band @ Old Towne Spring
01/22/08 – Irish Society Our Annual Business Meeting
02/22/08 – Clandestine at the Mucky Duck
02/29–03/02/08 – North Texas Irish Festival in Dallas
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New Compilation of 2007 Irish Pics with music & videos. See
instructions on how to see at Irish Aires Blog.
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12/07/07 - The Irish Tenor Christmas Show at Jones Hall
The Irish Tenors Christmas Special at Jones Hall, 615
Louisiana Street, Friday, Dec. 7th at 8 PM.
You have seen and heard them on PBS: Finbar Wright, Anthony
Kearns, & Ronan Tynan. Don't miss this exciting
opportunity! With their bright, ringing tone (and high C
performance skills!), The Irish Tenors will make their
Houston debut with an evening of festive music just in time
for the holidays. The Irish Tenors are one of the most
successful Irish touring acts ever!
To purchase tickets, please log on at www.spahouston.org
or contact Michael Coppens at 713-632-8113.
Ticket prices range from $22 to $67.
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12/08/07 – Lights at the Heights In Houston
Celtic Chorus and Dianne Shipman's people - 808 Bayland
Constant Billy - 719 Bayland
Hugh Morrison...Stout Murderers - 1016 Bayland
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12/15/07 - Constant Billy at The Bayou City Farmers' Market, Houston. 9-11am:
Fresh, locally grown produce can be found right here. Greens are the focal point
this time of year, and since we’ve all been indulging in some rich holiday
treats, some nice and extremely nutritious (not to mention low calorie) green
leafy vegetables might be just the ticket. We expect to have kale, collards,
mustard greens, beet greens, turnip greens, chard, spinach, bok choy, napa
cabbage, and many varieties of Asian greens, not to mention some delightful
lettuces, pastured eggs, goats cheese and grass-fed beef. Oh, and the fab music
will warm you as you sip a cup of chai at Mickey’s coffee stand. Come see why so
many of our friends come out to hear us at this great market whenever we play
here.
What: Constant Billy returns to Houston’s wonderful Bayou City Farmers Market.
Where: 3000 Richmond Ave. at Eastside (enter on Eastside) in Houston (click here
for map).
When: 9-11am, Saturday December 15, 2007.
How Much: Absolutely FREE!
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12/16/07 – Constant Billy At The Mojo Risin' Festival Of Music In Houston.
Noon-8pm
Mojo Risin Festival Of Music takes place at this 60's Retro Coffee House. It’s an all-day showcase of some of Houston’s finest singers, songwriters, poets and performers, and it’s a benefit for a good cause: The Real School. Located in the Heights section of Houston, Texas since 2005, Mojo Risin has featured artists and bands from coast to coast. Great coffee and food makes the live entertainment even sweeter. Did I mention the Waffles with smoked bacon, french toast, quiches, and panini sandwiches?
What: Constant Billy at the Mojo Risin’ Festival of Music.
Where: 1600 Shepherd Dr. at Eigel, just south of I-10 in Houston (click here for map) or call (713) 426-1505 for directions.
When: Noon-8pm, Sunday December 16, 2007; WE GO ON 6:30-6:50pm.
How Much: $5 cover. $5 per head if you want to BYOB.
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12/22/07 – Celtaire String Band @ Old Towne Spring on the Historical Museum Stage 11am - 3pm (great last minute shopping here too!)
Please check out our website for more info & schedules.
Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays to everyone!
Betty texbetty4@hotmail.com Celtaire String Band www.celtaire.com
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12/27/07 – Clandestine at the Mucky Duck 7PM $15
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01/22/08 – Irish Society Our Annual Business Meeting
This year's business meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 2008. The
location is yet to be announced. Introductory refreshments will be served; cash
bar afterwards. Complimentary finger foods will be served.
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01/25/08 - 02/24/058 - The Lieutenant of Inishmore
Venue: Alley Theatre
Address: 615 Texas Avenue
Houston, TX 77002
Phone: 713.220.5700
URL: http://www.alleytheatre.org
Start Date: January 25, 2008
End Date: February 24, 2008
Author of last season’s extraordinary success, The Pillowman, Martin McDonagh
returns to the Alley with "The Lieutenant of Inishmore," a gruesome comedy
that was Winner of the Olivier Award for Best Comedy. "The Lieutenant of
Inishmore" revolves around a group of terrorists in a radical IRA splinter
group and their ruthless (and cat-loving) leader "Mad Padraic." When
Padraic’s beloved cat is found dead, the death must be concealed before
Padraic returns from a stint of violence. What follows are a series of
savagely funny events that are both shocking and surprising.
This is the third play by McDonagh that the Alley has produced, starting with
his break-through play "The Beauty Queen of Leenane" in 1999 and "The
Pillowman" in 2005. Ben Brantley of The New York Times wrote, "….a guaranteed
adrenaline booster! See it!"
By Martin McDonagh
Directed by Gregory Boyd
Neuhaus Stage
January 25 - February 24, 2008
Recommended for mature audiences. Language, blood, violence.
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02/03/08 - 2008 Celtic Festival & Gathering Of The Celts
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Heights, Houston, Texas
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02/05/08 – Dougie Maclean at the Mucky Duck
Dougie MacLean has for many years been at the forefront of the development of Scottish music and song. As one of Scotland's most gifted and successful contemporary singer-songwriters, his innovative work has created a modern interpretation of this music but its fundamental values remain rooted in the ancient Scots culture.
Butterstone and Dunkeld in Perthshire, where MacLean grew up and now lives, have become base for his recording studio, record label (Dunkeld Records), publishing company (Limetree Arts & Music), and retail outlet. Berie, the Old Farmhouse at Riof, Uig on the beautiful Atlantic coast of the Isle of Lewis; has become his songwriting home and a constant source of peace and inspiration.
Dougie's songs have been heard all over the world and been recorded by many top artists including Kathy Mattea, Frankie Miller, Mary Black, and Delores Keane. “Caledonia,” a song he wrote 15 years ago about Scotland, has become somewhat of a Scottish anthem and went straight to number one in the Scottish charts. His instrumental compositions, including “Perthshire Amber,” have been performed by ensembles and orchestras. MacLean has appeared at Carnegie Hall in New York and been awarded gold discs (sales of over 500,000) both for his music used on the movie The Last of the Mohicans and for songwriting and co-producing on Kathy Mattea's album Time Passes By. Sales of his own albums have resulted in a further six gold discs.
In 1995, MacLean wrote and recorded the music for A Mug's Game, a networked BBC television series from the BAFTA award-winning writer/director team of Donna Franceschild and David Blair. He has also been the focus of three films: The Land — Songs of Dougie MacLean (1993), SongRoads — A Musical Friendship from Nashville to Dunkeld (1997), and Children of the Sea (Clann na Mara) (2001) directed by Mark Littlewood (Pelicula Films) and shown on the BBC.
McGonigel's Mucky Duck
Tuesday, February 5, 7pm, $25
Tickets on sale now!
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02/22/08 – Clandestine at the Mucky Duck 7PM $15
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02/28/08 –The Reel Thing: Traditional Music by the Brock McGuíre Band from the West of Ireland
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Cullen Hall, 4001 Mt. Vernon
Cost Free and open to the public.
Contact Lori Gallagher at 713-525-3592
Sponsored By The Center for Irish Studies Cultural Outreach Forum
and The Irish Society
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02/29 – 03/02/08 – North Texas Irish Festival in Dallas
Performers to be announced
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03/04/08 – Battlefield Band at the Mucky Duck 7PM $20
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03/07/08 - 2008 Emerald Ball at the Houston Club
Reception & Silent Auction
Cocktails at 6:45PM; Dinner served at 7PM
Emcee: Michael Davitt
Dorothy Daitt & Jeannie Kearns – Co-Chair
Tickets: $75 each; Cash Bar
Additional info call Dorothy Davitt (281-358-2380)
Write to: Emerald Ball, POB 5603, Kingwood, TX 77325
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03/14/08 - St. Patrick's Day Mass and Breakfast at Univ of St Thomas
Friday, March 14, 2008 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Join the Center for Irish Studies at the University of St. Thomas
for a St. Patrick's Day Mass at 10 a.m. Friday, March 14, 2008 in
the Chapel of St. Basil, 3802 Yoakum. The Most Rev. Archbishop
Daniel DiNardo will be the principal celebrant. Other celebrants
are welcome. UST’s Dr. John Burke and the de Burgo Ensemble will
perform the liturgical music.
Breakfast will follow Mass in Jerabeck Center Gym, 4000 Mt.
Vernon. Breakfast is $15 per person and will benefit the Center
for Irish Studies. RSVP for breakfast by calling 713-942-5906;
leave your name, number in party and telephone number.
For more information contact Lori Gallagher at 713-525-3592.
Cost $15
Location Chapel of St. Basil and Jerabeck Center Gym
Address 3802 Yoakum and 4000 Mt. Vernon
Contact Lori Gallagher at 713-525-3592
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03/14/08 - The Irish Society's Annual - St. Patrick's Eve Dinner 2008
This year's Celebration Dinner will honor Mike Daly, the Grand Marshal of the
2008 St. Patrick's Day Parade. Mike is one of the original 20 founders of The
Irish Society. He is a stalwart of our organization and a tremendous supporter.
Over the years he has contributed greatly to the Houston Irish community. Mike
and his lovely wife, Cindy, participate in many events of the Irish community.
Keep this date open! Houston Petroleum Club; Friday, March 14, 2008, commencing
at 6:30 PM. Tickets to the dinner are $125. Even though it is quite early, you
make make reservations now. For reservations, please call "Lyn" Brogan at 281-
531-0656, Pat Sharkey at 713-752-4266, or Jeannie Kearns at 713-365-9648. You may
Email David O'Keefe at Dfokeefe@aol.com, Mary Kearns at Irishmkk@aol.com, or
PeteLittle at PeteLittle@Comcast.com.
Our inaugural St. Patrick's Celebration Dinner at the Houston Petroleum Club was
quite successful. Three Houston Irish groups sponsored the dinner: The Irish
Society, the St. Brendan's Project, and the St. Patrick's Parade Commission. This
dinner is the Main event sponsored by the Irish Society during the month of
March. Our intention is for this fund-raising event to always be held on the eve
of the Parade. The honoree will always be the next day’s Grand Marshal.
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05/02/08 - 2008 Huntsville: General Sam Houston Folk Festival
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05/07/08 - 2008 Houston: Houston Highland Games & Celtic Festival
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06/05/08 – Seven Nations at the Mucky Duck
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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
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Ireland 2007 Pictures
Part 1 - http://picasaweb.google.com/JayDooling/Ireland2007
Part 2 - http://picasaweb.google.com/JayDooling/Ireland2007Part2
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Part 7 - http://picasaweb.google.com/JayDooling/Ireland2007Part7
Part 8 - http://picasaweb.google.com/JayDooling/Ireland2007Part8ProbablyFinalUpload
New – A Compilation of All my 2007 Irish Pics with music & videos.
See instructions on how to see at Irish Aires Blog.
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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!
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
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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.
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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
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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/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
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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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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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Ireland Photos
Pictures from Ireland in 2006
To See Irish pics, click the following:
http://new.photos.yahoo.com/rdooling@swbell.net/album/1152921504621152084
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:: 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.
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:: 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.
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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.
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:: 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?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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