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Current Events
What's New?
01/27/07 Irish 100 Club Meeting at Mr C’s Pub (date change)
01/30/07 Irish Society Annual Meeting at Harp (date change)
02/01/07 “Irish Celtic Tiger” Talk at U of St Thomas
02/02-03 Blaggards at Murphys in Galveston – Grand Opening
02/07/07 Blaggards at Brian O'Neill's
02/14/07 Blaggards at Brian O’Neill’s
03/01/07 Evening of Irish Harp & Guitar Masters – U of ST
03/17/07 St. Patrick’s Day Mass and Breakfast – U of ST
03/29/07 Archaeologist Caimin O’Brien – U of St Thomas
04/26/07 Joe Mac Donnacha on the Irish Language – U of ST
04/29/07 NASA Astronaut Eileen Collins at U of St Thomas
09/27/07 2007 Annual Irish Gala
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University of St. Thomas Spring 2007 Irish Studies Courses
See details in ON GOING Events
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01/24/07 – Irish 100 Club Meeting at Mr. C’s Pub
Now that the holidays are over, it is time to start
thinking of another holiday - ST. PATRICK’S DAY!!!
This year the St. Patrick’s Parade will be held on
Saturday, March 17. The parade is actually on St.
Patrick’s Day. There are some exciting things we are
trying this year to boost our Irish 100 Club membership and
do some networking with the Irish Pubs in Houston. We are
starting a program called the Pub of the Month. We will be
having social events at the Pub of the Month so you can
bring your friends to get them involved with the Parade.
The January Pub of the Month is Mr. C’s Irish Pub. We
will be having a Happy Hour gathering on Wednesday, January
24, 2007, starting at 7:00 pm at Mr. C’s, 10226 Westheimer
Rd. #D, Houston, TX 77042. (713-783-7972) We will be
kicking off the 2007 Parade season. This will be great
opportunity for you to bring a guest to learn more about
the parade and parade events.
We hope this will be a successful event and start 2007 on
the right foot. This will also be a good time to bring
your Irish 100 Club dues for 2007.
We hope to see you there.
Mary Kearns
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01/27/06 Murder the Stout at Marriot Westchase - Burns
Night, Houston, TX
BABC-NE: Robert Burn's Celebration Dinner
Venue: The Union Club, Boston
Speaker: Paul Taylor, Fellow, Weatherhead Centre For Int'l
Affairs
Description: British Officers' Club member James M. Coull
and BOC Club Piper Harry Wellsman invite BABCNE members
and their guests to continue the traditions of past years
and join them for this special evening.
They ask as many guests as possible to wear tartan, thus
adding to the pageantry of the evening. Festive business
attire – black tie optional.
John Rankin, HM Consul-General, will recite the 'Ode"
Social Period from 6:00p.m. prior to the Piping-in
ceremony promptly at 7:15 p.m.
Dinner to follow.
Roast Leg of Lamb or Salmon served with Chef Robert’s
special selection of Vegetables in Season. Please indicate
your preference when responding.
The cost includes a glass-and-a-top-off of wine at table
the single malt and the after-dinner port served in Club
quarters for the loyal toasts.
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01/30/07 – Tues – Irish Society Annual Meeting
The Annual General Business Meeting will be held for our
entire membership at The Harp, located at 1625 Richmond
Ave. at 7 PM. This is the first time it will be held off-
campus. It will be a very short business meeting followed
by a welcoming drink and refreshments provided by the
Board. Please join us. (Note this meeting was postponed
because of bad weather.)
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02/01/07 – Thurs - Dr. Joseph McFadden - The Irish Celtic
Tiger: Where It Came From and How It Works
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Cullen Hall, 4001 Mt. Vernon , University of St.
Thomas
Reception: Lecture followed by a reception in Doherty
Library hosted by the Friends of Doherty Library
Dr. Joseph McFadden, Professor of History and President
Emeritus of University of St. Thomas , will present his
research on the Irish Celtic Tiger of the 1990s. Not only
was the Celtic Tiger an economic boom for the Irish state,
it was an economic revolution precipitated by Ireland ’s
induction into a globalized economy. The Celtic Tiger
transformed Ireland from an historically provincial state
into one of the most globalized nations in the world.
Dr. McFadden’s presentation will focus on the most
important factors that account for the success of the
Celtic Tiger, as well as highlight the extent of economic
improvement under the Celtic Tiger. Dr. McFadden also will
present a “micro” study of just how the Celtic Tiger works
today. Ireland has targeted shipping/logistics as a new
industry. Through interviews with those involved in
maritime development and prospective clients in that
industry, Dr. McFadden will illustrate how the factors that
led to Ireland ’s success operate in the transnational
market. The lecture will conclude with Dr. McFadden’s
suggestion that the success of the Irish Celtic Tiger
provides a model for other developing nations.
Dr. McFadden earned his Ph.D. from Northern Illinois
University in American History with a minor in Modern
European History and Russian History. He has traveled
extensively in Ireland and taught at Mary Immaculate
College in Limerick , Ireland . He has been with UST since
1988, teaching as a history professor since 1997, and
serving as president between 1988 and 1997 and again as
interim president in Spring 2004.
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02/02–03 – Blaggards at Murphy's, 10:00pm
Galveston, TX
GRAND OPENING
213-15 22nd St
Galveston, TX 77550
409.762.6177
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02/03/07 - Saturday, Clandestine at the Mucky Duck
7:30 & 10pm, $15
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02/07/07 – Blaggards at Brian O'Neill's, 9:30pm
Houston, TX
The Slappers (Paddy, Chad & James)
5555 Morningside
Houston, TX 77005
713.522.2603
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02/14/07 – Blaggards at Brian O'Neill's, 9:30pm
Houston, TX
The Slappers (Paddy, Chad & James)
5555 Morningside
Houston, TX 77005
713.522.2603
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03/01/07 – Thurs- An Evening with Irish Harp and Guitar
Masters by Máire Ní Chathasaigh and Chris Newman
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Cullen Hall, 4001 Mt. Vernon , University of St.
Thomas
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03/02-04/07 North Texas Irish Festival
Fair Park - Dallas, TX
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03/09/07 – Greencards at Mucky Duck
Friday, March 9, 7:30 & 10pm, $15
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03/16/07 – Fri - St. Patrick's Parade Eve Dinner 2007
Three major Houston Irish-associated organizations are
banding together in an effort to establish a St. Patrick's
Parade Eve dinner. Its purpose is to honor Mary Kearns as
the Grand Marshal of the 2007 Parade. All past living
Parade Grand Marshals will also be recognized at that time.
This event is something that has been long-in-the-making.
Pat Sharkey (President of the Irish Society) and Jeannie
Kearns will act as hosts of the evening. "Lyn" Brogan will
chair the event. This Inaugural affair will be held at The
Petroleum Club Friday evening, March 16th, 2007. All net
proceeds from the evening will be distributed equally
between Project St. Brendan, The St. Patrick's Parade
Commission, and the Irish Society.
Other Irish organizations have committed to participate:
The Center for Irish Studies at the University of St.
Thomas, the Houston Notre Dame Alumni Club, and the Irish
American Heritage Association of Katy. More details to
follow.
Committee:
:: Jeannie Kearns (Project St. Brendan / St. Patrick's
Commission)
:: Mary Kearns (St. Patrick's Parade Commission)
:: Pete Little (St. Patrick's Parade Commission Advisory
Board / Irish Society)
:: "Lyn" Brogan (Irish Society)
:: Dorothy Davitt (The Founder of the Irish Society of
Houston)
:: Pat Sharkey (Irish Society / UST Center for Irish Studies Advisory Board / Houston Irish Lawyers Association)
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03/17/07 St. Patrick’s Day Mass and Breakfast
When: 9:30 a.m. Mass: Principal Celebrant: Archbishop
Daniel DiNardo; concelebrants welcome
Where: Mass: Chapel of St. Basil, 3802 Yoakum, University
of St. Thomas
Breakfast for $10 per person in the Scanlan Room, 4000 Mt.
Vernon , University of St. Thomas
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03/17/07 – Houston’s St Patrick’s Parade (details
forthcoming)
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03/17/07 – St Patrick’s Celebration at the Mucky Duck
Saturday, March 17, 11am, $15
Clandestine
The Rogues
Wyndnwyre
O'Maoileidigh Irish Dancers
Martin Burniston
EJ Jones
Irish Session Players
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03/20/07 – Battlefield Band at Mucky Duck
Tuesday, March 20, 8pm, $20
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03/29/07 - Archaeologist Caimin O’Brien
Archaeological Survey of Ireland
National Monuments Service
Irish Department of the Environment,
Heritage and Local Government
Stories from a Sacred Landscape,
from Pagan Country to Christian Ireland
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Cullen Hall, 4001 Mt. Vernon , University of St.
Thomas
Co-sponsor: Irish American Cultural Institute
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04/26/04 - Joe Mac Donnacha, Academic Coordinator
Academy for Irish-medium University Studies
National University of Ireland , Galway
The Irish Language: The Successes and Challenges of
Language Planning in Ireland and the Future of Irish in a
“Globalized World”
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Cullen Hall, 4001 Mt. Vernon , University of St.
Thomas
Co-sponsor: Irish American Cultural Institute
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04/27/07 – Solas at the Mucky Duck
Apr 27, 7:30 & 10, $20
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04/29/07 - NASA Astronaut Eileen Collins
Return to Flight Mission – Lessons Learned from STS-114
When: 2:30 p.m.
Where: Cullen Hall, 4001 Mt. Vernon , University of St. Thomas
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05/12/07 - The Houston Highland Games Association (HHGA)
will hold its 2007 Games & Festival during the weekend of
May 11, 12 & 13th (the 2nd weekend in
May) at the Houston Farm & Ranch Club facilities.
Refer to website www.houstonhighland games.com for
additional information and
appropriate contacts.
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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
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ON GOING Events:
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 Jeani...@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 patpm...@aol.com location: The
Carriage Inn, 1400 Katy- Flewellen Road in the Computer
Room
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Wednesdays, 7-10 pm
SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING AND MORE
http://home.att.net/~diannashipman
New Dancers Welcome - Families Welcome
(children must be accompanied by parent / guardian).
$5 for those 14 and over; $2.50 those under 14
($15 maximum per family) - fourth consecutive Wednesday
free.
1st Wednesdays: FREE at
Churchill Room, Black Labrador Pub
4100 Montrose Blvd. Map
(Montrose near Richmond)
2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th Wednesday
Location: Oddfellows Hall, 115 E. 14th St. (Heights),
Houston, Texas (3rd building on left traveling east from
Heights Blvd. - 2 story red brick - entrance recessed about
15 feet from street - dancing upstairs).
LINKS ON WEBSITE with map & photo (Map)
http://home.att.net/~diannashipman/MapOddfellows.gif
PHOTO OF HALL:
http://home.att.net/~diannashipman/OddfellowsHall.jpg
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The Irish American Heritage Association of Katy, Texas. We
meet the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:30pm at the
Municipal Utility District Building on Cimmaron Pkwy at
Hidden Canyon Rd (just west of S Mason Rd) in Katy, Texas
to enjoy speakers, performances, and presentations on
Ireland and the Irish. We also publish a monthly
newsletter,
The Irish Heritage News.
For more information or directions, please call:
Bridget Connelly . . 281-492-8780
Mike Long . . . . . . 281-395-3038
Dennis Donlan . . . 281-392-0894
OR
E-mail us at:
in...@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.h...@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, mlan...@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, carolh...@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,
carolh...@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 newme...@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" in...@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: in...@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/rdoo...@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.
KPFT Archived Programs Sorted By Name
Irish Aires Saturday, Nov 25, 2006 Hear until 01/25/07
http://archive.kpft.org/pls.php?mp3fil=8344286
Irish Aires Saturday, Dec 02, 2006 Hear until 02/02/07
http://archive.kpft.org/pls.php?mp3fil=8344376
Irish Aires Saturday, Dec 09, 2006 Hear until 02/09/07
http://archive.kpft.org/pls.php?mp3fil=8344461
Irish Aires Saturday, Dec 16, 2006 Hear until 02/16/07
http://archive.kpft.org/pls.php?mp3fil=8344544
Irish Aires Saturday, Dec 23, 2006 Hear until 02/23/07
http://archive.kpft.org/pls.php?mp3fil=8344628
Irish Aires Saturday, Dec 30, 2006 Hear until 03/02/07
http://archive.kpft.org/pls.php?mp3fil=8344715
Irish Aires Saturday, Jan 06, 2006 Hear until 03/06/07
http://archive.kpft.org/pls.php?mp3fil=8344801
Irish Aires Saturday, Jan 13, 2006 Hear until 03/13/07
http://archive.kpft.org/pls.php?mp3fil=8344886
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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=
01/27/07 Irish 100 Club Meeting at Mr C’s Pub (date change)
01/30/07 Irish Society Annual Meeting at Harp (date change)
02/01/07 “Irish Celtic Tiger” Talk at U of St Thomas
02/02-03 Blaggards at Murphys in Galveston – Grand Opening
02/07/07 Blaggards at Brian O'Neill's
02/14/07 Blaggards at Brian O’Neill’s
03/01/07 Evening of Irish Harp & Guitar Masters – U of ST
03/17/07 St. Patrick’s Day Mass and Breakfast – U of ST
03/29/07 Archaeologist Caimin O’Brien – U of St Thomas
04/26/07 Joe Mac Donnacha on the Irish Language – U of ST
04/29/07 NASA Astronaut Eileen Collins at U of St Thomas
09/27/07 2007 Annual Irish Gala
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University of St. Thomas Spring 2007 Irish Studies Courses
See details in ON GOING Events
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01/24/07 – Irish 100 Club Meeting at Mr. C’s Pub
Now that the holidays are over, it is time to start
thinking of another holiday - ST. PATRICK’S DAY!!!
This year the St. Patrick’s Parade will be held on
Saturday, March 17. The parade is actually on St.
Patrick’s Day. There are some exciting things we are
trying this year to boost our Irish 100 Club membership and
do some networking with the Irish Pubs in Houston. We are
starting a program called the Pub of the Month. We will be
having social events at the Pub of the Month so you can
bring your friends to get them involved with the Parade.
The January Pub of the Month is Mr. C’s Irish Pub. We
will be having a Happy Hour gathering on Wednesday, January
24, 2007, starting at 7:00 pm at Mr. C’s, 10226 Westheimer
Rd. #D, Houston, TX 77042. (713-783-7972) We will be
kicking off the 2007 Parade season. This will be great
opportunity for you to bring a guest to learn more about
the parade and parade events.
We hope this will be a successful event and start 2007 on
the right foot. This will also be a good time to bring
your Irish 100 Club dues for 2007.
We hope to see you there.
Mary Kearns
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01/27/06 Murder the Stout at Marriot Westchase - Burns
Night, Houston, TX
BABC-NE: Robert Burn's Celebration Dinner
Venue: The Union Club, Boston
Speaker: Paul Taylor, Fellow, Weatherhead Centre For Int'l
Affairs
Description: British Officers' Club member James M. Coull
and BOC Club Piper Harry Wellsman invite BABCNE members
and their guests to continue the traditions of past years
and join them for this special evening.
They ask as many guests as possible to wear tartan, thus
adding to the pageantry of the evening. Festive business
attire – black tie optional.
John Rankin, HM Consul-General, will recite the 'Ode"
Social Period from 6:00p.m. prior to the Piping-in
ceremony promptly at 7:15 p.m.
Dinner to follow.
Roast Leg of Lamb or Salmon served with Chef Robert’s
special selection of Vegetables in Season. Please indicate
your preference when responding.
The cost includes a glass-and-a-top-off of wine at table
the single malt and the after-dinner port served in Club
quarters for the loyal toasts.
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01/30/07 – Tues – Irish Society Annual Meeting
The Annual General Business Meeting will be held for our
entire membership at The Harp, located at 1625 Richmond
Ave. at 7 PM. This is the first time it will be held off-
campus. It will be a very short business meeting followed
by a welcoming drink and refreshments provided by the
Board. Please join us. (Note this meeting was postponed
because of bad weather.)
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02/01/07 – Thurs - Dr. Joseph McFadden - The Irish Celtic
Tiger: Where It Came From and How It Works
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Cullen Hall, 4001 Mt. Vernon , University of St.
Thomas
Reception: Lecture followed by a reception in Doherty
Library hosted by the Friends of Doherty Library
Dr. Joseph McFadden, Professor of History and President
Emeritus of University of St. Thomas , will present his
research on the Irish Celtic Tiger of the 1990s. Not only
was the Celtic Tiger an economic boom for the Irish state,
it was an economic revolution precipitated by Ireland ’s
induction into a globalized economy. The Celtic Tiger
transformed Ireland from an historically provincial state
into one of the most globalized nations in the world.
Dr. McFadden’s presentation will focus on the most
important factors that account for the success of the
Celtic Tiger, as well as highlight the extent of economic
improvement under the Celtic Tiger. Dr. McFadden also will
present a “micro” study of just how the Celtic Tiger works
today. Ireland has targeted shipping/logistics as a new
industry. Through interviews with those involved in
maritime development and prospective clients in that
industry, Dr. McFadden will illustrate how the factors that
led to Ireland ’s success operate in the transnational
market. The lecture will conclude with Dr. McFadden’s
suggestion that the success of the Irish Celtic Tiger
provides a model for other developing nations.
Dr. McFadden earned his Ph.D. from Northern Illinois
University in American History with a minor in Modern
European History and Russian History. He has traveled
extensively in Ireland and taught at Mary Immaculate
College in Limerick , Ireland . He has been with UST since
1988, teaching as a history professor since 1997, and
serving as president between 1988 and 1997 and again as
interim president in Spring 2004.
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02/02–03 – Blaggards at Murphy's, 10:00pm
Galveston, TX
GRAND OPENING
213-15 22nd St
Galveston, TX 77550
409.762.6177
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02/03/07 - Saturday, Clandestine at the Mucky Duck
7:30 & 10pm, $15
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02/07/07 – Blaggards at Brian O'Neill's, 9:30pm
Houston, TX
The Slappers (Paddy, Chad & James)
5555 Morningside
Houston, TX 77005
713.522.2603
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02/14/07 – Blaggards at Brian O'Neill's, 9:30pm
Houston, TX
The Slappers (Paddy, Chad & James)
5555 Morningside
Houston, TX 77005
713.522.2603
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03/01/07 – Thurs- An Evening with Irish Harp and Guitar
Masters by Máire Ní Chathasaigh and Chris Newman
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Cullen Hall, 4001 Mt. Vernon , University of St.
Thomas
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03/02-04/07 North Texas Irish Festival
Fair Park - Dallas, TX
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03/09/07 – Greencards at Mucky Duck
Friday, March 9, 7:30 & 10pm, $15
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03/16/07 – Fri - St. Patrick's Parade Eve Dinner 2007
Three major Houston Irish-associated organizations are
banding together in an effort to establish a St. Patrick's
Parade Eve dinner. Its purpose is to honor Mary Kearns as
the Grand Marshal of the 2007 Parade. All past living
Parade Grand Marshals will also be recognized at that time.
This event is something that has been long-in-the-making.
Pat Sharkey (President of the Irish Society) and Jeannie
Kearns will act as hosts of the evening. "Lyn" Brogan will
chair the event. This Inaugural affair will be held at The
Petroleum Club Friday evening, March 16th, 2007. All net
proceeds from the evening will be distributed equally
between Project St. Brendan, The St. Patrick's Parade
Commission, and the Irish Society.
Other Irish organizations have committed to participate:
The Center for Irish Studies at the University of St.
Thomas, the Houston Notre Dame Alumni Club, and the Irish
American Heritage Association of Katy. More details to
follow.
Committee:
:: Jeannie Kearns (Project St. Brendan / St. Patrick's
Commission)
:: Mary Kearns (St. Patrick's Parade Commission)
:: Pete Little (St. Patrick's Parade Commission Advisory
Board / Irish Society)
:: "Lyn" Brogan (Irish Society)
:: Dorothy Davitt (The Founder of the Irish Society of
Houston)
:: Pat Sharkey (Irish Society / UST Center for Irish Studies Advisory Board / Houston Irish Lawyers Association)
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03/17/07 St. Patrick’s Day Mass and Breakfast
When: 9:30 a.m. Mass: Principal Celebrant: Archbishop
Daniel DiNardo; concelebrants welcome
Where: Mass: Chapel of St. Basil, 3802 Yoakum, University
of St. Thomas
Breakfast for $10 per person in the Scanlan Room, 4000 Mt.
Vernon , University of St. Thomas
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03/17/07 – Houston’s St Patrick’s Parade (details
forthcoming)
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03/17/07 – St Patrick’s Celebration at the Mucky Duck
Saturday, March 17, 11am, $15
Clandestine
The Rogues
Wyndnwyre
O'Maoileidigh Irish Dancers
Martin Burniston
EJ Jones
Irish Session Players
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03/20/07 – Battlefield Band at Mucky Duck
Tuesday, March 20, 8pm, $20
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03/29/07 - Archaeologist Caimin O’Brien
Archaeological Survey of Ireland
National Monuments Service
Irish Department of the Environment,
Heritage and Local Government
Stories from a Sacred Landscape,
from Pagan Country to Christian Ireland
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Cullen Hall, 4001 Mt. Vernon , University of St.
Thomas
Co-sponsor: Irish American Cultural Institute
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04/26/04 - Joe Mac Donnacha, Academic Coordinator
Academy for Irish-medium University Studies
National University of Ireland , Galway
The Irish Language: The Successes and Challenges of
Language Planning in Ireland and the Future of Irish in a
“Globalized World”
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Cullen Hall, 4001 Mt. Vernon , University of St.
Thomas
Co-sponsor: Irish American Cultural Institute
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04/27/07 – Solas at the Mucky Duck
Apr 27, 7:30 & 10, $20
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04/29/07 - NASA Astronaut Eileen Collins
Return to Flight Mission – Lessons Learned from STS-114
When: 2:30 p.m.
Where: Cullen Hall, 4001 Mt. Vernon , University of St. Thomas
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05/12/07 - The Houston Highland Games Association (HHGA)
will hold its 2007 Games & Festival during the weekend of
May 11, 12 & 13th (the 2nd weekend in
May) at the Houston Farm & Ranch Club facilities.
Refer to website www.houstonhighland games.com for
additional information and
appropriate contacts.
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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
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ON GOING Events:
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 Jeani...@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 patpm...@aol.com location: The
Carriage Inn, 1400 Katy- Flewellen Road in the Computer
Room
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Wednesdays, 7-10 pm
SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING AND MORE
http://home.att.net/~diannashipman
New Dancers Welcome - Families Welcome
(children must be accompanied by parent / guardian).
$5 for those 14 and over; $2.50 those under 14
($15 maximum per family) - fourth consecutive Wednesday
free.
1st Wednesdays: FREE at
Churchill Room, Black Labrador Pub
4100 Montrose Blvd. Map
(Montrose near Richmond)
2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th Wednesday
Location: Oddfellows Hall, 115 E. 14th St. (Heights),
Houston, Texas (3rd building on left traveling east from
Heights Blvd. - 2 story red brick - entrance recessed about
15 feet from street - dancing upstairs).
LINKS ON WEBSITE with map & photo (Map)
http://home.att.net/~diannashipman/MapOddfellows.gif
PHOTO OF HALL:
http://home.att.net/~diannashipman/OddfellowsHall.jpg
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The Irish American Heritage Association of Katy, Texas. We
meet the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:30pm at the
Municipal Utility District Building on Cimmaron Pkwy at
Hidden Canyon Rd (just west of S Mason Rd) in Katy, Texas
to enjoy speakers, performances, and presentations on
Ireland and the Irish. We also publish a monthly
newsletter,
The Irish Heritage News.
For more information or directions, please call:
Bridget Connelly . . 281-492-8780
Mike Long . . . . . . 281-395-3038
Dennis Donlan . . . 281-392-0894
OR
E-mail us at:
in...@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.h...@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, mlan...@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, carolh...@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,
carolh...@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 newme...@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" in...@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: in...@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/rdoo...@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.
KPFT Archived Programs Sorted By Name
Irish Aires Saturday, Nov 25, 2006 Hear until 01/25/07
http://archive.kpft.org/pls.php?mp3fil=8344286
Irish Aires Saturday, Dec 02, 2006 Hear until 02/02/07
http://archive.kpft.org/pls.php?mp3fil=8344376
Irish Aires Saturday, Dec 09, 2006 Hear until 02/09/07
http://archive.kpft.org/pls.php?mp3fil=8344461
Irish Aires Saturday, Dec 16, 2006 Hear until 02/16/07
http://archive.kpft.org/pls.php?mp3fil=8344544
Irish Aires Saturday, Dec 23, 2006 Hear until 02/23/07
http://archive.kpft.org/pls.php?mp3fil=8344628
Irish Aires Saturday, Dec 30, 2006 Hear until 03/02/07
http://archive.kpft.org/pls.php?mp3fil=8344715
Irish Aires Saturday, Jan 06, 2006 Hear until 03/06/07
http://archive.kpft.org/pls.php?mp3fil=8344801
Irish Aires Saturday, Jan 13, 2006 Hear until 03/13/07
http://archive.kpft.org/pls.php?mp3fil=8344886
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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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Jan 27, 2007, 5:22:48 PM1/27/07
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Current Events
What's New?
01/27 02/03 & 02/10 Irish Aires Fund Raiser for KPFT
01/28/07 St. Brigid Celebration at Christ Church Cathedral
01/27 02/03 & 02/10 Irish Aires Fund Raiser for KPFT
01/28/07 St. Brigid Celebration at Christ Church Cathedral
01/30/07 Irish Society Annual Meeting at Harp (date change)
02/21/07 Blaggards at Olde City Pub
02/28/07 Blaggards at Olde City Pub
03/02/07 Blaggards at Fitzgeralds
02/28/07 Blaggards at Olde City Pub
03/02/07 Blaggards at Fitzgeralds
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University of St. Thomas Spring 2007 Irish Studies Courses
See details in ON GOING Events
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01/27/06 Murder the Stout at Marriot Westchase - Burns
Night, Houston, TX
BABC-NE: Robert Burn's Celebration Dinner
Venue: The Union Club, Boston
Speaker: Paul Taylor, Fellow, Weatherhead Centre For Int'l
Affairs
Description: British Officers' Club member James M. Coull
and BOC Club Piper Harry Wellsman invite BABCNE members
and their guests to continue the traditions of past years
and join them for this special evening.
They ask as many guests as possible to wear tartan, thus
adding to the pageantry of the evening. Festive business
attire – black tie optional.
John Rankin, HM Consul-General, will recite the 'Ode"
Social Period from 6:00p.m. prior to the Piping-in
ceremony promptly at 7:15 p.m.
Dinner to follow.
Roast Leg of Lamb or Salmon served with Chef Robert’s
special selection of Vegetables in Season. Please indicate
your preference when responding.
The cost includes a glass-and-a-top-off of wine at table
the single malt and the after-dinner port served in Club
quarters for the loyal toasts.
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Night, Houston, TX
BABC-NE: Robert Burn's Celebration Dinner
Venue: The Union Club, Boston
Speaker: Paul Taylor, Fellow, Weatherhead Centre For Int'l
Affairs
Description: British Officers' Club member James M. Coull
and BOC Club Piper Harry Wellsman invite BABCNE members
and their guests to continue the traditions of past years
and join them for this special evening.
They ask as many guests as possible to wear tartan, thus
adding to the pageantry of the evening. Festive business
attire – black tie optional.
John Rankin, HM Consul-General, will recite the 'Ode"
Social Period from 6:00p.m. prior to the Piping-in
ceremony promptly at 7:15 p.m.
Dinner to follow.
Roast Leg of Lamb or Salmon served with Chef Robert’s
special selection of Vegetables in Season. Please indicate
your preference when responding.
The cost includes a glass-and-a-top-off of wine at table
the single malt and the after-dinner port served in Club
quarters for the loyal toasts.
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01/28/07 - St. Brigid Celebration: Feast day of St. Brigid,
6 p.m. Sunday (Jan 28th), Christ Church Cathedral, 1117
Texas, Houston, Texas.
At 7 p.m. Jill Carroll, associate director of the Boniuk
Center for the Study and Advancement of Religious
Tolerance, will lecture on "hospitality of the heart."
Brigid, a fifth-century Irish Celtic saint, founded a
monastery for nuns and monks based on equality.
St. Brigid Feast day is February 1st
6 p.m. Sunday (Jan 28th), Christ Church Cathedral, 1117
Texas, Houston, Texas.
At 7 p.m. Jill Carroll, associate director of the Boniuk
Center for the Study and Advancement of Religious
Tolerance, will lecture on "hospitality of the heart."
Brigid, a fifth-century Irish Celtic saint, founded a
monastery for nuns and monks based on equality.
St. Brigid Feast day is February 1st
02/21/07 – Blaggards – Wed - Olde City Pub, 9:30pm
The Slappers (Paddy, Chad & James)
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02/28/07 – Blaggards – Wed - Olde City Pub, 9:30pm
02/28/07 – Blaggards – Wed - Olde City Pub, 9:30pm
The Slappers (Paddy, Chad & James)
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03/01/07 – Thurs- An Evening with Irish Harp and Guitar
Masters by Máire Ní Chathasaigh and Chris Newman
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Cullen Hall, 4001 Mt. Vernon , University of St.
Thomas
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03/02-04/07 North Texas Irish Festival
Fair Park - Dallas, TX
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03/01/07 – Thurs- An Evening with Irish Harp and Guitar
Masters by Máire Ní Chathasaigh and Chris Newman
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Cullen Hall, 4001 Mt. Vernon , University of St.
Thomas
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03/02-04/07 North Texas Irish Festival
Fair Park - Dallas, TX
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03/02/07 – Blaggards – Frid- Fitzgerald's, Doors @ 8pm
Houston, TX
PRE-PADDY'S
with special guests
$5 cover
2706 White Oak Drive
Houston, TX 77007
713.862.3838
Houston, TX
PRE-PADDY'S
with special guests
$5 cover
2706 White Oak Drive
Houston, TX 77007
713.862.3838
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