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Saturday, July 26, 2008
Current Events
What's New?
07/26/08 – Pete Little Hosts Irish Aires with the Giants of Irish Music
08/06/08 – Blaggards at the Mollys Downtown
09/02/08 - Teribus at the Mucky Duck
10/18/08 – Clear Lake Celtic Festival
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07/27/08 – Blaggards at Live Sports Bar
9pm
Houston Press Music Awards Showcase
$10 (Buy tickets here)
407 Main St
Houston, TX 77002
713.228.5483
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07/28/08 – Larry Miggins throws out first pitch at Minute Maid Park
On July 28th Larry Miggins (former Grand Marshal of the St Patrick's Day
parade) will be at Minute Maid Park to throw out the First Pitch.
This is a nice honor for the former Houston Buff and St. Louis Cardinal.
I know he is out practicing and I would hope that a lot of his friends in the
Irish community could come out to cheer him on!!
Thanks to Larry Joe for letting me know about this.
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07/28&29 – Irish Dance Workshop at Starlight Studio (NOTE Location Change)
There is an open Irish dance workshop geared towards
those interested in teaching with AAIDT. The Southern
Workshop, run by Richard Tew, will be covering Licensing
information—both written and practical. This workshop
will run on July 28 & 29 from 11 AM–3 PM each day (4
hours per day), and will be held at STARLIGHT STUDIO.
132 Gulf Fwy N, League City, TX 77573 Phone: (281) 316-6895
The workshop will cover a variety of topics: a range of
material from beginner on up through preliminary-open level,
boys’ steps, and other things of interest to members.
University of Houston, Central Campus
4800 Calhoun Road, Houston, Texas 77004
http://www.uh.edu/campus_map/buildings/CWM.php
The Southern Workshop fee is $125 for AAIDT members, and
$200 for non-members. A DVD to compliment the workshops,
as well as to have a reference for future use, will be
available at a rate of $10 for members, and $20 for non-members.
Please send payments to the following address, as soon as possible:
Richard Tew
4511 Bandera Run
Pasadena, TX 77505
For more information, please contact Richard Tew@
rttew@yahoo.com
or call, 281-989-3575
Thanks,
Richard Tew
Hope to see you there
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07/30/08 – Blaggards at the Mollys Downtown
Every Wednesday
Molly's Pub Downtown, 8:30pm
Houston, TX
Chad & Patrick Acoustic
509 Main St
Houston, TX 77002
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07/31/08 – Author Tana French at Murder by the Book
2008 Edgar Award nominee Tana French will be here, Thursday, July 31, 6:30 p.m.,
to sign her new thriller, The Likeness. Tana French grew up in Ireland, Italy, the
U.S. and Malawi, and has lived in Dublin since 1990. She trained as a professional
actress at Trinity College, Dublin, and has worked in theatre, film and voiceover.
Her first novel, In the Woods, has been nominated for the 2008 Edgar Award for
Best First Novel. Visit her website here: http://www.tanafrench.com/
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08/06/08 – Blaggards at the Mollys Downtown
Every Wednesday
Molly's Pub Downtown, 8:30pm
Houston, TX
Chad & Patrick Acoustic
509 Main St
Houston, TX 77002
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08/08/08 - Celtic Vogage at McClellans Pub in Humble
McClellans Pub Presents
Celtic Voyage on June 13th
8-11:30PM
An unforgettable Evening of Laughter & Song
$5.00 cover charge
McClellan’s Pub
Corner of Townsen Road & North Houston Avenue
Just one exit north of Deerbrook Mall, Humble
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08/22/08 - Celtic Vogage at McClellans Pub in Humble
McClellans Pub Presents
Celtic Voyage on June 13th
8-11:30PM
An unforgettable Evening of Laughter & Song
$5.00 cover charge
McClellan’s Pub
Corner of Townsen Road & North Houston Avenue
Just one exit north of Deerbrook Mall, Humble
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08/30/08 – Clandestine at the Mucky Duck
7 & 9:30, $15
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09/02/08 - Teribus at the Mucky Duck
Richard Keans new band Teribus featuring E.J. Jones and
Kevin Hartnell are appearing at The Mucky Duck on Tuesday
2nd September 2008.
7:30PM, $15
TERIBUS is a bagpipe and drum trio playing Medieval and Renaissance
European bagpipe music as well as contemporary Scottish and original
tunes with a little comedy in between. Led by Kevin Hartnell,
Richard Kean, and EJ Jones the TERIBUS lineup has many years of
experience playing pipes and drums at outdoor festivals. Their love of
performance in a variety of settings is evident from the high energy
and spirit of fun they bring to every show. Although their classical
training and desire to please the musical academics in the crowd is
always in the back of their minds, TERIBUS is equally likely to engage
in antics never before seen in concert halls, creating the perfect
combination for any festive event.
Hear them on www.teribusmusic.com
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09/05/08 - Celtic Vogage at McClellans Pub in Humble
McClellans Pub Presents
Celtic Voyage on June 13th
8-11:30PM
An unforgettable Evening of Laughter & Song
$5.00 cover charge
McClellan’s Pub
Corner of Townsen Road & North Houston Avenue
Just one exit north of Deerbrook Mall, Humble
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09/15/08 - St. Paddy’s Irish Open at the Hearthstone Country Club
7615 Ameswood
Houston, TX 77095
Phone: 281.463.2001
Monday, Sept. 15th
Cost: $100 per player
Registration 10:30 AM
Enjoy a complete program of special events, 18 holes of
golf (including cart), lunch and dinner, Range balls, golf
cart and beverages on the course...
All for just $100 / player
:: Putting challenge on the practice green
:: Two longest drive contests
:: Hole-in-One Prize
:: And the $10,000 Hole-in-One Shootout
Tel: 713-365-9648
Fax: 713-666-6604
e-mail: irishmkk@aol.com
Interested in sponsoring a hole or the meal? Please
contact Sean Kearns at 832-978-4192 or Doc Dougherty 713-
446-8724.
:: $150 Hole sponsor
:: $500 Team and Hole
:: 2/ $10 Mulligans
:: World Famous 50/50 cash drawing
:: More to come…
15th Annual Irish Open Golf Tournament and Fundraiser
For this years event, we will be returning to Hearthstone
Country Club on Monday, September 15th.
Registration begins at 10:30 am with lunch and tee-off at
12 pm.
The cost for this event is only $100. This price includes
entry into all events, 18 holes of golf, riding cart,
lunch, dinner, beverages on course, gift bag and more to
come later.
There will be a few items in a silent auction during dinner
To help us properly plan for this event, please pre-
register by filling out the reverse side and fax it to 713-
661-6604. You are welcome to use a credit card, but if you
661-6605. want to pay by check when you arrive, please
661-6606. indicate on the form.
About Hearthstone Country Club…
Hearthstone has 27 holes of championship golf, offering a
varied and enjoyable challenge for both the high and low
handicapper.
Hearthstone Country Club has three Nine-Hole Golf courses:
Horsepen, Jackrabbit and Wolf Corner. A selection of two
of the three will be chosen before the day of the event.
The greens of all three courses are planted with the
TifEagle Bermuda, and the tees and fairways are 419 Tifway
Bermuda. The architect of the course was Jay Riviere.
Casual attire is acceptable on the day of the event.
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09/19/08 - Celtic Vogage at McClellans Pub in Humble
McClellans Pub Presents
Celtic Voyage on June 13th
8-11:30PM
An unforgettable Evening of Laughter & Song
$5.00 cover charge
McClellan’s Pub
Corner of Townsen Road & North Houston Avenue
Just one exit north of Deerbrook Mall, Humble
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09/25/08 - Flogging Molly at Verizon Wireless Theater
Houston, TX Thursday, 8:00PM
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10/01/08 - The High Kings Tickets at Hobby Center, Houston, TX
8:00PM
Check out their website at: http://www.thehighkings.com/tourdatesUS.html.
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10/05/08 - 2008 Celtic Festival & Gathering Of The Celts
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Heights, Houston, Texas
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10/18/08 – Clear Lake Celtic Festival
Clear Lake Celtic Music Festival
Landolt Pavilion at Clear Lake Park
Noon to 10PM
NASA RD 1, Houston, Texas
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10/24-26 – O’Flaherty Irish Music Retreat in Midlothian
We host a three-day music camp called the O’Flaherty Irish Music Retreat where we
teach traditional Irish music on fiddle, flute, harp, whistle, Uilleann pipes,
guitar, mandolin, bouzouki, tenor banjo, accordion, concertina, bodhran and piano.
We also have classes in singing in both Irish Gaelic and English and a large
number of music enrichment classes. Seven internationally-respected Irish players
will join the teaching staff this year as guest instructors including Matt
Cranitch and James Kelly on fiddle, Mick Moloney on tenor banjo, Mickey Dunne on
Uilleann pipes, June McCormack on flute, Pat Egan on guitar and Danny O’Flaherty
on singing ballads. The retreat will be held October 24-26, 2008 (always the last
weekend in October) in Midlothian, Texas at a comfortable, scenic camp there. For
more information, please visit our website at www.oflahertyretreat.org. The event
is organized by the Traditional Irish Music Education Society, a non-profit group
whose mission is “to assist and encourage people in their learning and playing of
traditional Irish music through educational programs and performance events.”
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11/14/08 - 2008 Annual Irish Gala
When: Silent Auction and Reception: 6:30 p.m.
Dinner: 8 p.m.
Where: Houston Hotel, 111 North Post Oak Lane, Houston
Honorees: Honorary Consul of Ireland John B. Kane and Alayne Kane
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11/25/08 – Celtic Thunder in Concert at Reliant Arena
Celtic Thunder is a new group and concert special featuring five Celtic male
vocalists: Paul Byrom (age 28, Dublin, Ireland), George Donaldson (age 39,
Glasgow, Scotland), Keith Harkin (age 20, Derry, Northern Ireland), Ryan Kelly
(age 28, Moy in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland) and Damian McGinty (age 14,
Derry, Northern Ireland). Taped August 2007 at the Helix in Dublin , the group's
debut performance is a celebration of Celtic heritage and men-their loves,
attitudes, individuality, power and strength, throughout life's journey. From
rousing ensemble numbers to solos showcasing each members' vocal style and
personality, Celtic Thunder performs powerful ballads, popular hits, and
heartwarming songs of love and loss from across the Celtic music spectrum-Irish,
Scottish, traditional and contemporary. Celtic Thunder creator/producer Sharon
Browne teamed up with legendary Irish composer Phil Coulter (Elvis Presley's "My
Boy," Sandie Shaw's "Puppet on a String," the now-classic Irish ballad "The Town I
Loved So Well"), to audition men all over Ireland and Scotland for the group, and
craft a representative set list. The eclectic mix of music includes traditional
songs ("Mountains of Mourne," "Come by the Hills," "Love Thee Dearest"), pop
classics (Paul Anka's "Puppy Love," the Eagles' "Desperado," The Moody Blues'
"Nights in White Satin") and Coulter originals (Irish Rugby Football Union anthem
"Ireland's Call," "The Old Man," "Steal Away"), accompanied by The Celtic Concert
Orchestra, a full band, bagpipes and monks. Choreography, dramatic lighting,
visual effects, and a set resembling ancient stone steps and paths enhance the
musical production.
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01/07/09 - The Chieftains at Jones Hall
Fri 5-Jan-07 8:00 PM - to - 10:30 PM CST
Jones Hall
615 Louisiana
Houston TX 77002
Phone: (713) 224-7575
Come hear these six-time Grammy Award winners. The Chieftains have collaborated
and performed with some of the biggest names in rock, pop, and traditional music
in Ireland and around the world, including the Rolling Stones and Van Morrison.
Ireland's premier musical ambassadors will appear with your Houston Symphony.
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01/17/09 – Ronan Tynan at the 1894 Grand Opera House in Galveston
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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
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
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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
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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
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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Spring Irish Studies Courses - University of St Thomas
University of St. Thomas Spring 2008 Irish Studies Courses
Dia duit! We have some wonderful Irish Studies Courses
available for Spring 2008.
Open to audit and credit students, with first priority
given to credit students
Credit students: Sign up to reserve your places!
Audit students must submit a signed written form to the
Registrar, first-come, first-served. No payment is required
from audit students until the Registrar notifies audit
students that they have a place in the class.
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Irish Language Courses
Irish I, Mondays, Wednesdays, 3:10 to 4:25 p.m.
Catalog No.: 1331; IRST Class No. 1854, Section A; MACL
Class No. 1875, Section A
Irish II, Tuesdays, Thursdays, 3:35 to 4:50 p.m.
Catalog No.: 1332; IRST 1855, Section A; MACL Class No.
1876, Section A
Intermediate Irish, Tuesdays, 5:30 to 8:15 p.m.
Catalog No.: 4393; IRST Class No. 1856, Section N; MACL:
Class Number 1877, Section A
All Irish Language Classes taught by Prof. Maeve McInerney
from University College Cork
Cross-listed with Modern and Classical Languages and Irish
Studies - Fulfill Language Requirements
Scholarships available for first fifteen (15) students to
sign up for Irish I and fulfill scholarship application
requirements.
Contact me for a scholarship application form or an audit
form!
Contemporary Irish Political and Social Issues
Dr. John F. Burke, Political Science
Mondays, Wednesdays, 1:40 to 2:55 p.m.
Catalog No.: 4393; IRST Class No: 1857, Section A; INST
Class No. 1848, Section B; POSC Class No. 2107, Section B;
WCS Class No. 2133, Section G; MLA Class No.: 1603, Section
A
Cross-listed with Irish Studies, International Studies,
Political Science, Women, Culture and Society and MLA.
Medieval Celtic Literature
Dr. Kerry MacArthur
Tuesdays, Thursdays, 2:10 to 3:25 p.m.
Catalog No.: 4393; IRST Class No. 1858, Section B; ENGL
Class No. 1788, Section A; MLA Class No. 1604, Section B
Cross-listed with Irish Studies, English and MLA.
We look forward to seeing you in our Irish Studies courses!
Best regards and happy holidays,
Lori
Lori M. Gallagher, J.D.
Director, Center for Irish Studies
University of St. Thomas
3800 Montrose Blvd.
Houston, TX 77006
713-525-3592
Fax: 713-525-3866
irishstudies@stthom.edu
www.stthom.edu/irishstudies
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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
www.texirish.org
E-mail us at:
info@texirish.org
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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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New Galveston Session Starting: Poor Michael's Pub in Galveston (2007 Strand)
wants to start a regular session at their establishment. All levels of musical
expertise (including those who just like to listen) will be welcome! Contact
Michael at galvston@yahoo.com or call him at 409-762-1967 to get more details.
Also, Poor Michael's has some employment opportunity for bartenders.
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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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"The Maguire Academy of Irish Dance"
Come join us at our first weekly class for our new school starting this Sunday
(12/16/07) Classes will be every Sunday from 4PM To 5:30PM at
Amy Blakes Academy Of Dance Located At The Intersection Of Thor St And Bay Area
Blvd. On January 13, 2008, there will be a Master Class from 1PM to 4PM (The
workshop cost is $40 for a 4 hour masterclass).
We are opening up in the Clear Lake area and would love to have all interested
in learning Irish dance, come and join our school.
About us:
Darren Maguire is a former lead male dancer in Riverdance the Show, world
champion level dancer, and fully accredited TCRG/ADCRG with the Irish dance
commission in Dublin, Ireland.
Richard Tew is a national, and regional champion level dancer, and regional
senior men's champion in 2003. Richard is also a TCRG candidate having already
taken and passed most of his requirements.
Amy Blake's Academy of Dance" located at:
2150 Bay Area Blvd.
Houston, TX 77058
Our weekly classes are being planned right now, and will be at the same location
as the workshops.
Please either email: rttew@yahoo.com or call 281-989-3575
Thanks,
Richard Tew
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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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:: Rory Oliver Miggins, RIP
http://www.legacy.com/houstonchronicle/DeathNotices.asp?Page=Lifestory&PersonId=99249818
Rory Oliver Miggins
RORY OLIVER MIGGINS, 52, entered into life everlasting on
December 7, 2007, in his parental home in the shadow of St.
Anne's Church, after a valiant 3-month battle with
melanoma.
Rory was born in Houston, Texas on September 11, 1955, the
first-born of 12 children of Kathleen and Larry Miggins,
who survive him.
Rory was a natural competitor. He had a distinguished
athletic career at St. Thomas High School in basketball,
baseball, and, particularly, football, garnering All-
District, All-State, and All-American honors as running
back. Rory graduated from St. Thomas High School in 1974.
He graduated from the University of Houston in 1979 with a
BBA in Finance.
He was a lifelong athlete, playing baseball for 16 years
with the Houston Men's Senior Baseball League, most recently
with the Colt 45's during the spring of 2007.
During his 29-year career as a marine manager with ILA
Local 1351, Rory rose to Class A rank and served on its
Executive Board.
It was through his work at the Port of Houston that Rory
developed a love of the waterfront, prompting him to form
the Waterfront Association that sponsored the Waterfront
Fishing Festival for many years dedicated to cleaning and
beautification of the environment.
Rory's love of music, fostered by his Irish heritage,
inspired him to create an East End legend, Local Charm, a
venue for regional blues, rockabilly, country, and zydeco
bands where he lived by the motto "You are a stranger here
but once." His eclectic music bar launched many new talents
in the 80's and 90's.
He was recognized for these efforts and was appointed the
2008 Honorary Chair of the Musician's Benevolent Society
that he co-founded in the 80's. An example of Rory's
originality and creativity is the first ever St. Patrick's
Day Snake Races held at Local Charm.
Always interested in Texas history, Rory joined the Texas
Army and achieved the rank of Colonel. He was also
recognized as a Knight of Texas for his work in connection
with the annual Greening of the Bayou for St. Patrick's
Day.
In addition to his parents, Rory is survived by his 11
grieving siblings, their spouses, and his 15 nieces and 16
nephews to whom he was a terrific uncle: Eileen Hohlt
(John), Mary, John, and Annie Hohlt; John (Debbie),
Christine, Julia, and Matthew Miggins; Larry (Sherl),
Thomas and Laura Miggins; Maureen Swanson (Pat), Fiona,
Patrick, Brian and Kenneth Swanson; Noreen Gottschalk
(Stephen), Robert and Daniel Gottschalk; Matthew
(Penelope), Gabriella, John, and Maria Miggins; Kathleen
Hibbler (Jim), Elizabeth, Conor, Bridie, and Rory; Neil
(Serena), Charlie, Jack, and Adelaide Miggins; Robert
(Julie), Lily, Carlo, and Patrick Miggins; Patrick (Nancy)
and James Miggins; and Michael (Abby), Molly, Cate and Lucy
Miggins. Rory's surviving aunts and uncles include John and
Helen Miggins of Tunxis Village, CT; Rita Miggins of Boca
Raton, FL; Eileen (Rory's godmother) and Jake Hoppenthal of
Artesia Springs, CA; Thomas and Margaret McMahon of
Chicago, IL; Andy and Ann McMahon of Melbourne, Australia;
and Bridie and Jimmy Morrissey of London, England. He has
countless cousins, world-wide, who survive him, many of
whom supported him with visits and phone calls during his
illness.
In addition to his activities noted above, Rory was a
member of many other families including St. Anne's parish,
the Houstonian Club, Art Car Parade Commission (founding
member), the Orange Show Commission, the Waterfront
Association, the Texas Army, Slippery Rock Booster Club,
Idylwood Civic Club, St. Patrick's Parade Commission,
Houston Blues Society (founding member), Dick Dowling Irish
Heritage Society (founding member), The Irish Society, The
Seaman's Center, and St. Thomas High School Alumni
Association.
Never was Rory's loyal and diverse network of friends more
evident than during his illness when they kept his spirits
high and ministered to his spiritual needs. Rory wanted to
express his appreciation to the doctors and nurses at MD
Anderson who did their best to arrest his cancer. Showing
his indomitable spirit, just last Monday, Rory said "I'm
your man" if a clinical trial became available.
Neither the Miggins family nor Rory could have faced the
challenge of this vicious disease without the loving
expertise of Rory's brother-in-law and Noreen's husband,
Dr. Stephen Gottschalk, who tirelessly trouble-shot on
Rory's behalf.
The family will receive friends at St. Anne's Catholic
Church, 2140 Westheimer (at Shepherd) on Monday, December
10 from 5 8 pm, with the rosary recitation at 7 o'clock.
The Funeral Mass will begin at 10:00 am on Tuesday,
December 11, with a light luncheon to follow in the parish
hall. Following the luncheon, Rory's remains will return to
his beloved East End for interment at Forest Park Lawndale.
Rory's pallbearers are his seven surviving brothers.
For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made in
Rory Miggins' name to:
· The Hole in the Wall Gang (a fund for crippled children)
c/o ILA 1351, 7524 Ave. N, Houston, TX 77012;
· St. Thomas High School, Rory Miggins Memorial Scholarship,
4500 Memorial, Houston, TX 77007;
· St. Anne School Foundation, 2120 Westheimer, Houston, Texas 77019;
· The St. Brendan Society, c/o Jeannie Kearns, 10220
Memorial Drive #131, Houston, TX 77024. "
Fare thee well, my child, forever. In this world we have
lost our joy. But in the next we will never sever. There
we'll find our darlin' boy."
Sign guest book at:
http://www.legacy.com/houstonchronicle/GB/GuestbookView.aspx?PersonId=99249818
:: 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/
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