songsandstories.net

St. Pat’s Gaelic Football Club - First practice session for the men’s team is Thursday March 4th, 6.30pm
at Impett Park, Cleveland. New players are welcome …. for more info on
the club visit us on Facebook or http://stpats.cleveland.gaa.ie/
. Come join the thrilling, fast paced cross between soccer & rugby.

Out & About Ohio – March 2010

Akron – Akron Hurling Info Sessions

The Akron Celtic Guards GAA  Hurling indoor training for the 2010 Spring - call Mark Agner, 330-571-7884.   Celebrating our 10^th year with Ireland’s National Sport, come out enjoy the fastest field sport on earth, played by Kings and peasants for 3,000 years!

Akron - AOH Radio Fundraiser

6^th - The Hibernian Connection radio program (www.913thesummit.com Sunday’s 1:00 p.m.), is having a Kick Off to the “Green Season” Party. 2000 Brown St., Akron / Mark Heffernan/Margaret Judge Hibernian Hall, 7:00 p.m. Featuring Callahan & O’Connor and friends, raffles, give-aways, surprises and special guests. All donations are tax deductible - checks to WAPS 91.3 The Summit Hibernian Connection, 1190 South Ave., Barberton, Ohio 44203.

Cincinnati – Molly Malone’s

5^th –ShinDig, 6^th -The Bloody Tinth, 12^th - Cheryl Renee with Dem Bones, 13^th  -Unlucky Charms, 17^th – St. Patricks Day Celebration w/ FinTan, The Bloody Tinth and Easter Rising, 19^th -Vaugn and Co., 20^th - Woodchuck Wooleries, 26^th -Fish Head, 27^th –TBA, 6111 Montgomery Road, 45213 513.531.0700

Cincinnati – 2nd Annual Our Lady of Knock Div.2 AOH Irish Film Festival

7^th – The Matchmaker.  14^th – The Quiet Man.  Doors open at 6:15.  8070-1 Reading Road, Cincinnati.

Cleveland / Willoughby – Mullarkey’s

6^th - Kevin McCarthy, 13^th – The Terriers, 17^th - 1 to 5 & 8 to close -Dan McCoy, 20^th - Dan McCoy, 27^th - Donal O’Shaughnessy.  4110 Erie St. 44094 www.mullarkeys.com

Cleveland / Cleveland Hts  - Oh Sullivan Concert

13^th - 3^rd Annual Sullivan Sisters Concert of All Irish Music 7:30-9:30 p.m. $10 in ad­vance; $12 @ door. Children $8. 216-397-1481 sondrajacobs@ sbcglobal.net

Cleveland / Medina – Sully’s

5th - The New Barleycorn, 6th - Mossy Moran, 12th - Callahan and O’Connor, 13th - Marys Lane, 17th - Mossy Moran, O’Hare School of Irish Dance, plus a few surprises, 19th - Morrison and McCarthy, 20th - The Other Brothers, 26th - Wasted at the Wake, 27th - That Irish Band.  117 West Liberty Medina, 44256 www.sullysmedina.com

Cleveland / Olmsted Twp – West Side Irish American Club

Best Fish Fry’s in Ohio - Every Friday 5 to 7:30! Then Entertainment 7:30 to ?. 5^th -   Fintan Stanley, 19^th -    Emerald Heart, 26^th -     Mary Agnes Kennedy, 4/2 -                 Michael Crawley.  / 13^th – Claddagh Ball – A Nite to Remember w music by Sean Fleming Band.  Call Kathleen Chambers 44.427.0858 St. Patrick’s Day – 10:30 a.m. Mass @ St. Colman’s (W 65^th & Madison).  Music @ the club - 4 to7                    Scully (formerly the Young Hooligans), 7 to 10.30 - Kid’n’Me.  24^th – Tony Kenny Concert.  WSIA Club 8559 Jennings Rd. 44138 www.wsia-club.org. 440-235-5868.

Cleveland – Croagh Patrick’s

9^th -Open Irish Jam Session, 11^th -Mossy Moran (Black Sheep Bagpipe Night), 12^th -Tullamore Dew Night, 13^th –Harp & Guinness Night w/Irish DJ John McSkolny, 14^th -”Danny Boy” Singing Contest, 15^th -Irish Coffee Night w/ Irish Band Scully, 16^th -The Reek Party, 17^th -Kegs-n-Eggs at 8am, 18^th -Survivor Party w/The Poor Men. Voted #1 Irish Pub on Fox 8 Cleveland Hotlist 2009, www.croaghpatrickspub.webs.com

Cleveland – AOH / LAOH “After the Parade Party”

17^th - 2:30-6:00pm Renaissance Cleveland Hotel 24 Public Square.  Featuring Callahan & O’Connor Tickets $10.  Children under 12 free.  John Kish 440-885-3575

Cleveland The 143rd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Banquet

17^th - Renaissance Cleveland Hotel, 24 Public Square. Honoring the 2010 Hibernian of the Year James McIlwee, United Irish Societies Honorees:  Grand Marshal John Hayes, Irish Mother of the Year Bonnie McNally,  Co Chairs Shannon Corcoran and Fr. Thomas Johns.  Cocktails 6:30pm Dinner 7:30pm.  $55.  Rasa Chambers 216-281-9657

Cleveland – Flanagan’s Wake is BACK!

The Frankie Kong Players proudly present “Flanagan’s Wake,” the hilarious, interacive Irish wake. Come join the villagers of the mythical town of Grapplin, County Sligo, Ireland, as they tell tales, sing songs, and dance a jig as they remember their dear, departed friend, Flanagan.  Allen Theatre lobby @ Playhouse Square every Friday & Saturday, 8 PM. Special Show March 17^th at 7:00 p.m. Playhouse Square Box Office 216.241.6000 playhousesquare.org.  Flanagan’s Wake…….we put the ‘fun’ in funeral!

Cleveland – Paddy’s Pour House

6^th - Dan McCoy, 17^th - Serving Corn Beef sandwiches.  922 E 222^nd Euclid, 44123

Cleveland -The Harp

3^rd - Lonesome Stars, 5^th - The Kilroys, 6^th - The Porter Sharks 10^th - $100.00 Trio, 13^th - The Kilroys, 17^th - The Boys From Co. Hell, 19^th - Brent Kirby, 20^th - Pitch the Peat, 24^th - Lonesome Stars, 26^th - Kristine Jackson, 27^th - Chris Allen, 31^st - $100.00 Trio 4408 Detroit Road, Cleveland www.the-harp.com

Cleveland – PJ McIntyre’s

4^th - Seanchai & the Unity Squad (NY Celtic Rock), 5^th - Cosmic Candy, 6^th - The Knock-offs, 12^th - The Kreellers, 13^th - Cruisin, 14^th - Searson, 16^th - St. PRACTICE Practice Day w/ Mossy Moran, 17^th – St. Patrick’s Day; Doors open at 7 AM, 1^st 100 people in get a Holiday T-Shirt! The Really Big Show with Rizzo & Goldhammer LIVE!  9 a.m. to Noon, Irish Breakfast served till noon.  Mary’s Lane 1 to 4, Dancers, Pipers, & More all day.  19^th - Punch the Clown, 20^th - Carlos Jones (Reggae), 26^th - Cruisin, 27^th - Cats on Holiday.  Traditional Irish music sessiùns every Thursday. Adult Irish Dance Step Dancing, email jcrawford77@msn.com.  PJ’s is a Local 10 Union establishment.  Book all your parties/ events here!  17119 Lorain Avenue, 44111.  www.pjmcintyres.com

Cleveland – Flat Iron Café

5^th - The Acoustix, 12^th - Kristine Jackson, 26^th - Bald Paul’s Irish Blues Band.  Flat Iron has extended happy hour, shot specials and food specials every Friday night, check it out! 1114 Center Street, Cleveland, 44113 216-696-6968 www.flatironcafe.com

Cleveland / Avon Lake – Irish Heritage Center now Ahern Banquet Center

The Ahern Banquet Center is now open.  Owned and operated by trusted caterer and Cleveland Irish area fixture Tony Ahern, the former Irish Heritage Center is booking weddings and special events at the newly remodeled and gorgeous center located 726 Avon Belden Rd, Avon Lake, OH  44012.  Call Tony Ahern or Lucy Balser at 440-933-9500.

Cleveland – Stone Mad

ST. PATRICK’S DAY, Open at 10am, serving traditional Irish Fare all day.  Live Entertainment after the Parade, Patio will be open. 

Live music in the Pub every Sunday night 7 pm. / Traditional Irish Session 1^st Sunday of ea/month, new and improved Cocktail Hour Menu -  Monday thru Friday from 3-7pm everything is $5 or less.

We are signing up teams for the Spring Bocce League – two-man team, 16 team bracket, double elimination tournament, $50 per team.

Cleveland – Beck Center for the Arts

4^th  – Kids Club at Westfield Great Northern, 11^th  – Hear & Touch the Music, 13^th  – Super Saturday, 25^th  – Early Childhood ABC, 26-28 – The 25^th Putnam County Spelling Bee, 27^th  – Student Music Recital.  www.beckcenter.org

Cleveland – Irish American Club East Side

5^th - PUB Kevin McCarthy, 6^th  - Guinness & Harp Night I w/ The Kreellers, 12^th - Tom Sweeney, 13^th  - Guinness and Harp II with The Boys from the County Hell, 16^th - Irish Coffee Night - Pat Flynn and the Green Blossom Special, 17^th - Marys Lane, 19^th - PUB Michael Crawley, 26^th - (PUB) Kid and Me.   (Music in PUB is 7:30 - 10:30).  22770 Lake Shore Blvd. Euclid, 44123. 216.731.4003 www.irishamericanclubeastside.com

Cleveland / Mentor - Hooley House

2^nd - Hooley with Richie, 3^rd  - Trivia, 5^th  - DJ, 6^th  - DJ, 9^th  - Hooley with Richie, 10^th  - Trivia, 12^th  - West Side Steve, 13^th  - Hooley House 1st Anniversary Party w/ Brigid’s Cross!, 16^th  - Hooley with Richie, 17^th  - Brigid’s Cross, 19^th  - DJ, 20^th  - DJ, 23^rd  - Hooley with Richie, 24^th  - Trivia, 26^th  - DJ, 27^th - UFC Fight.  7861 Reynolds Rd., Mentor  www.1funpub.com (440) 942-6611

Cleveland – House of Blues

5^th - Green 17 Tour 2010 Featuring Flogging Molly w/ Frank Turner, The Architects, 6^th - Boys From The County Hell w/ Hey Mavis, Pitch the Peat, 11^th – Gaelic Storm, w Oakhurst.

Cleveland – West Park Station

Cleveland / Rocky River - Celtic Feet on Erie Shores

21^st – 3:00 p.m. Dance, Music and Song w/ The Burke School of Irish Dance.  Prizewinner, Championship & World-Qualifying Dancers.  Magnificat High School

Performing Arts Center, Advance tickets $15 Student $10.  http://www.burkeirishdance.com/index.php/events-cle or at Caseys Imports.

Columbus – Shamrock Club Events

4^th – Bardic Circle Sessions; 6^th – Drowsy Lads; 7^th – Mass & General Meeting-2 pm; 9^th – Euchre; 12^th – Proclamation Day-City Hall-10:45 am; 12^th – Ladies of Longford; 13^th – Mossy Moran; 14^th – Mass & General Meeting-2 pm; 17^th – St. Patrick’s Day Mass-Holy Cross Church-9:30 am; 17^th – St. Patrick’s Day Parade-11:45 am; 17^th – Irish Family Reunion-Vets Memorial-12 noon; 19^th – Kirby Sessions; 23^rd – E-Board Meeting-6 pm; 27^th – Quiz Night. 60 W. Castle Rd. Columbus 43207 614-491-4449 www.shamrockclubofcolumbus.com

Columbus Byrne’s Pub

5^th – Gipson & Fitz, 6^th – Seanchai & the Unity Squad, 12^th - Death by Banjo,

1248 West Third Avenue, 43212 (614) 486-4722 www.byrnespub.com.

Columbus - Daughters of Erin Irish Breakfast

14^th – Daughters of Erin Irish Breakfast St. Mary’s School 700 S. Third St., 8am-12:30 $5 presale, $7/door. $3/child 6-12, 614-578-0441.

Dayton – AOH & LAOH Events

6^th  - Celtic Movements Northmont High School Auditorium, 4916 National Road, Clayton.  Mary Laffey-Beemsterboer 937-256-6086 13^th - St. Patrick’s Day Celebration.  3:00 - 10:00  IUE-CWA Local 755 Hall,1675 Woodman Drive  Hal Barker 937-663-4111, 17^th  - Mass  12:00 p.m., St. Joseph Church Second Street, 19^th  - AOH Social Hour, 8:00 p.m., AOH Hall.  Art Gannon 937-294-0703.  31^st  - Deadline for History Writing Contest for school students.  Maureen Kadel 937-473-5264 http://www.ladiesaoh.com/historycontest.html. JFK Division #1 / Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, Mary of the Gael, Division # 1 & Member Organizations www.aoh-dayton.org. 

Dayton – The Dublin Pub

12^th – FinTan.  300 Wayne Ave, 45410-1116 www.dubpub.com.  (937) 224-7822

Marietta – 29^th Annual Gathering of the Irish

March 14^th - Boys of the Hock and the Athens Irish Dancers, food fun and More!  Lafayette Hotel. http://www.lafayettehotel.com

Michigan - Michigan Irish Music Festival Annual St. Patrick’s Party

12^th thru 14^th - Fricano Event Center, Muskegon, featuring: Slide IE, The Waxies, Fonn Mor.  Food, dance, Silent Auction and more.  231.739.2028

Pittsburgh – Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle

4^th - Mike Gallagher, 11^th - Finnegan’s Wake with Red Hand Paddy. 11^th  - Finnegan’s Wake with Red Hand Paddy, 2329 Penn Ave. , in The Strip.  412-642-6622 www.harpandfiddle.com

Pittsburgh – Paddy’s Pour House

5^th - Sean McClorey, 12^th - Mark Guiser, 13^th – Opens at 11 a.m., with music by Sean McClorey, 17^th - Jack Puskar, 19^th – Sean McClorey, 20^th - Mike Gallagher, 26^th – Ricky Manning, 27^th - Sean McClorey, 215 East Main Street , Carnegie, 412-279-0770

Pittsburgh – Seanchai & The Unity Squad to Perform

5^th - The Great Hall at The Priory, 614 Pressley Street on the North Shore, 412.231-3908

Pittsburgh – Cherish the Ladies in Concert

5^th - The Byham Theatre, Sixth Street www.pgharts.org/venues/byham.aspx

Pittsburgh – Celtic Women @ Mellon Arena

19th - Celtic Woman performing at Mellon Arena,

Pittsburgh / West Virginia – West Virginia Feis

27^th & 28^th - West Virginia Feis @ Pittsburgh, Hyatt Pittsburgh International Airport www.Irishcentrepgh.org.

Toledo - Extra Stout Band

5th - Toledo Museum of Art,  13^th  - AOH Festival, 17^th  - Claddagh Irish Pub, 12 – 3,

17^th  - McCarthy’s Irish Pub, Port Clinton, 6:00.

Niles - Quinlan’s Irish Pub and Eatery
3^rd - County Mayo Irish Band,  10^th - Rose and Thistle, 17^th - Rose & Thistle, The Dolans, County Mayo Irish Band, 24^th - Rose & Thistle, 31^st - County Mayo Irish Band. Youngstown – Youngstown Sports Grille

13^th, 14^th & 17^th – Co. Mayo Irish Band

Ongoing Traditional Irish Sessiúns - Bring your instruments and play along!

Akron Hibernian’s Ceili Band Sessions, Wednesdays 7:30 pm.  The Akron AOH Mark Heffernan  Div 2 Hall 2000 Brown St , Akron , Ohio 330-724-2083. Beginner to intermediate

Croagh Patrick’s - 2nd Tuesday of every month from 8 to 10pm

Great Lakes Brewing Co - First Monday of Every month in the Beer Cellar, 6-9 PM.  (Tends to be intermediate to advanced players)

PJ McIntyre’s – Every Thursday, 8 p.m., hosted by Brian Holleran & Dominic Kilroy

Bardic Circle at The Shamrock Club of Columbus  Beginner-friendly, intermediate-level Irish session meeting every other Thursdays from 8:00 pm -11:00 pm

Claddagh Irish Pub, Legacy Village, Lyndhurst Every 2^nd Sunday, 6 - 9 pm.

Bowling Green Common Space* – 437 South Main, Bowling Green. SLOW SESSIONS – so folks can learn tunes.  2^nd & 4^th Monday, 7:00 to 8:00

Blarney Pub* – Toledo, 1^st  Saturday of the month 5-8 pm.

Akron – Akron Hurling Info Sessions
The Akron Celtic Guards GAA  Hurling Club will soon start indoor training for the 2010 Spring start. Call Mark Agner, 330-571-7884.   Celebrating our 10th year with Ireland’s National Sport, come out enjoy the fastest field sport on earth, played by Kings and peasants for 3000 years!

Cincinnati – Irish American Heritage Center (IAHC) Premiers MOLL
26th, 27th & 28th -The Tri-Sate Premier of MOLL, A delightful comedy play by John B. Keane, Ireland’s premier storyteller, in an hilarious look at life in a rural Irish parochial house.  3906 Eastern Avenue (formerly McKinley Elementary School) Cincinnati.  Tickets: $17.00. $14.00 seniors (62), all active-duty military, and students under 22 (bring IDs). 513-225-6915 irishamericantheaterco@fuse.net
Cincinnati – Molly Malone’s
5th - Paul Otten, 6th  - Unlucky Charms, 12th - Lo Heat, Benefit and Art Show for District A w/  a Barbershop Quartet, 13th - Knott Fibb’n, 19th – Dex, 20th – FinTan, 26th - Fabulous Cheap Suits, 27th - Wooodchuck Wooleries.  6111 Montgomery Road, 45213 513.531.0700

Cleveland / Willoughby – Mullarkey’s
6th - Kevin McCarthy, 13th - One More Pint, 20th - Dan McCoy, 27th - Pat Shepherd. 4110 Erie St. 44094 www.mullarkeys.com
Cleveland / Medina – Sully’s
5th  - The Island Doctor, 6th  - Mossy Moran, 12th  - Michael Crawley, 13th  - Music Men, 19th  - The New Barleycorn, 20th  - To Be Announced,  26th  - The GeezCats, 27th  - Jim Gill. 117 West Liberty Medina, 44256 www.sullysmedina.com
Cleveland / Olmsted Twp – West Side Irish American Club
Best Fish Fry’s in Ohio - Every Friday 5 to 7:30! Then Entertainment 7:30 to ?  5th -  Folktic, 12th - Terry McKnight, 19th - Bald Paul, 26th - The Terriers.  7th – SUPERBOWL Party,  14th, 21st & 28th – Parade Marching practice, 18th – Monthly Meeting – New members, potential members welcome, 20th – Wine Party. WSIA Club 8559 Jennings Rd. 44138 www.wsia-club.org. 440-235-5868.
Cleveland – Flanagan’s Wake is BACK!
The Frankie Kong Players proudly present “Flanagan’s Wake,” the hilarious, interacive Irish wake. Come join the villagers of the mythical town of Grapplin, County Sligo, Ireland, as they tell tales, sing songs, and dance a jig as they remember their dear, departed friend, Flanagan.  Kennedy’s Theatre @ Playhouse Square every Friday & Saturday, 8 PM. Playhouse Square Box Office (216) 241-6000 playhousesquare.org.  Flanagan’s Wake…….we put the ‘fun’ in funeral!
Cleveland -The Harp
3rd - Lonesome Stars, 6th - Porter Sharks, 10th - $100.00 Trio, 13th - Chris Allen, 17th - Lonesome Star, 19th - Kristine Jackson, 20th - Pitch the Peat, 24th - $100.00 Trio, 26th - Brent Kirby, 27th - Walking Cane.  4408 Detroit Road, Cleveland www.the-harp.com
Cleveland – PJ McIntyre’s
3rd - WKNR BROADCAST TV GIVEAWAY. 3- 6PM.  3rd - Monthly Pub Quiz- Hosted by Mike D:  Starts at 7pm.  5th - Cruisin, 6th - Charlie in the Box, 12th - Wayne’s World, 13th - Spazmatics, 19th -Disco Inferno, 20th - Outlaw I+I ( Reggae), 26th - 400 Pieces, 27th - Almost Famous. Traditional Irish music sessiùns every Thursday. NEW! Adult Irish Dance Step Dancing, email jcrawford77@msn.com.  PJ’s is a Local 10 Union establishment.  Book all your parties/ events here!  17119 Lorain Avenue, 44111.  www.pjmcintyres.com
Cleveland – Flat Iron Café
5th - Becky Boyd 7-11, 12th — Flat Iron Disciples present: Open Mic Night 8-12, 19th - Donal O’Shaughnessy, 26th - Cats on Holiday.  Flat Iron has extended happy hour, shot specials and food specials every Friday night, check it out! 1114 Center Street, Cleveland, 44113 216-696-6968 www.flatironcafe.com
Cleveland – Sullivan’s
5th – New Barleycorn.  13368 Madison Ave. Lakewood, 44107 www.sullivansirishpub.net
Cleveland / Avon Lake – Irish Heritage Center now Ahern Banquet Center
The Ahern Banquet Center is now open.  Owned and operated by trusted caterer and Cleveland Irish area fixture Tony Ahern, the former Irish Heritage Center is booking weddings and special events at the newly remodeled and gorgeous center located 726 Avon Belden Rd, Avon Lake, OH  44012.  Call Tony Ahern or Lucy Balser at 440-933-9500.
Cleveland – Beck Center for the Arts
4th – Kids Club at Westfield Great Northern, 5th - 28th  – Is He Dead?, 11th  – Hear & Touch the Music, 19th -28th  – Teen Theater production of Twelve Angry Jurors, 20  – Student Music Recital, 25th  – Early Childhood ABC.
Cleveland – Irish American Club East Side
5th  - Kevin McCarthy, 12th  - The Terriers, 19th  - Michael Crawley, 26th  - Wally Franz, (Music in PUB is 7:30 - 10:30).  ALSO: 27th - The Elders - Upper Hall - Doors open 7:30, Music 8:30, $20 admission.  22770 Lake Shore Blvd. Euclid, 44123. (216) 731-4003 www.irishamericanclubeastside.com
Cleveland / Mentor - Hooley House
2nd  - Hooley with Richie, 3rd  - Trivia Night, 5th  - DJ, 6th  - DJ, 9th  - Hooley with Richie, 10th  - Trivia Night, 12th  - DJ, 13th  - DJ, 16th  - Hooley with Richie, 17th  - Trivia Night, 19th  - DJ, 20th  - UFC Fight PPV (Free event!), 23rd  - Hooley with Richie, 24th  - Trivia Night, 26th  - DJ, 27th  - DJ.  7861 Reynolds Rd., Mentor  www.1funpub.com (440) 942-6611

Columbus – Shamrock Club Events
4th – Bardic Circle Sessions; 5th – Halfway Home; 6th – Two Too Many; 7th – General Meeting 2 pm; 9th – Euchre; 13th – Sirens; 14th – Red Cross Blood Drive; 16th – Fat Tuesday Party; 18th – Bardic Circle; Sessions; 19th – Kirby Sessions; 20th – Clann na nGael Dinner; 21st – General Meeting 2 pm; 23rd – E-Board Meeting-6 pm; 27th – Quiz Night. 60 W. Castle Rd. Columbus 43207 614-491-4449 www.shamrockclubofcolumbus.com
Columbus Byrne’s Pub
5th – North & South, 10th -The Bloody Tinth, 12th – Katy Whomp Us, 13th – Yankee Celtic Consort, 19th – Slate Ridge, 20th – Nine Castle Close, 25th – The Elders, 26th – Grassahol, 27th – Mossy Moran, 28th – Derek Warfield & the Young Wolf Tones
1248 West Third Avenue, 43212 (614) 486-4722 www.byrnespub.com.

Dayton – AOH & LAOH Events
13th  - An Irish Music Hall Session. 8:00 - 11:00 p.m.  AOH Hall. Kevin Graham 937-864-264. 19th  - AOH Social Hour, 8:00 p.m., AOH Hall.  John Hickey 937-253-4329 / irishlawserve@yahoo.com. 27th  - Dinner w/ the Dancers, 2:00 - 7:00 p.m., American Czech Club, 922 Valley Street, Dayton.  Shelagh McGovern 937-321-6687 / mcgoverndance@live.com.  JFK Division #1 / Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, Mary of the Gael, Division # 1 & Member Organizations www.aoh-dayton.org.
Dayton – The Dublin Pub
300 Wayne Ave, 45410-1116 www.dubpub.com.  (937) 224-7822

Highlands of Ohio features Pitch the Peat
11th -  Pitch the Peat, in concert at Pumpkin Hollow, 24 Bell St., Bellville, OH 44813  7:30pm  Tickets $12.  Presented by Highlands of Ohio 419-522-5058. highlands@neo.rr.com , www.highlandsofohio.com

Marietta – 29th Annual Gathering of the Irish
March 14th - Boys of the Hock” and the Athens Irish Dancers, food fun and More!  Lafayette Hotel. http://www.lafayettehotel.com

Pittsburgh – Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle
412-642-6622   www.harpandfiddle.com
Ongoing Traditional Irish Sessiúns - Bring your instruments and play along!
Akron Hibernian’s Ceili Band Sessions, Wednesdays 7:30 pm.  The Akron AOH Mark Heffernan  Div 2 Hall 2000 Brown St , Akron , Ohio 330-724-2083. Bbeginner to intermediate
Croagh Patrick’s - 2nd Tuesday of every month from 8 to 10pm
Great Lakes Brewing Co - First Monday of Every month in the Beer Cellar, 6-9 PM.  (Tends to be intermediate to advanced players)
PJ McIntyre’s – Every Thursday, 8 p.m., hosted by Brian Holleran & Dominic Kilroy
Bardic Circle at The Shamrock Club of Columbus  Beginner-friendly, intermediate-level Irish session meeting every other Thursdays from 8:00 pm -11:00 pm
Claddagh Irish Pub, Legacy Village, Lyndhurst Every 2nd Sunday, 6 - 9 pm.
Bowling Green Common Space* – 437 South Main, Bowling Green. SLOW SESSIONS – so folks can learn tunes.  2nd & 4th Monday, 7:00 to 8:00
Blarney Pub* – Toledo, 1st  Saturday of the month 5-8 pm.

Cincinnati – Molly Malones

8^th  -Mike Sizemore Band, 9^th – Dulahan, 15^th - Fabulous Cheap Suits, 16^th – Dex, 22^nd -Dick and Menace, 23^rd - The Bloody Tinth, 29^th - The Hanky Panks, 30^th - Bob Ford and the Ragamuffins.  Molly Malone’s Irish Pub 6111 Montgomery Road, 45213 513.531.0700

Cleveland / Willoughby – Mullarkey’s

2^nd - Kevin McCarthy, 9^th - One More Pint, 16t^th - Dan McCoy, 23^rd - West Side Steve, 30^th - Pat Shepherd 4110 Erie St. 44094 www.mullarkeys.com

Cleveland / Medina – Sully’s

9th- The Geeze Cats, 15th- Michael Crawley, 16th- Donal O’Shaughnessy, 22nd- That Irish Band, 23rd- Jim Gill, 29th- Morrison and McCarthy, 30th- The Kreellers.  117 West Liberty Medina, 44256 www.sullysmedina.com

Cleveland / Olmsted Twp – West Side Irish American Club

Best Fish Fry’s in Ohio - Every Friday 5 to 7:30! Then Entertainment 7:30 to ?

8^th - Emerald Heart, 15^th -  Wally Franz, 22^nd - Bald Paul’s Irish Blues Band, 29^th - Michael Crawley & Mary’s Lane, 2/5 - Folktic.  30^th – Bridal Show – info: 440.570.6665.  WSIA Club 8559 Jennings Rd. 44138 www.wsia-club.org. 440-235-5868.

Cleveland – Flanagan’s Wake is BACK!

The Frankie Kong Players proudly present “Flanagan’s Wake,” the hilarious, interacive Irish wake. Come join the villagers of the mythical town of Grapplin, County Sligo, Ireland, as they tell tales, sing songs, and dance a jig as they remember their dear, departed friend, Flanagan.  Kennedy’s Theatre @ Playhouse Square every Friday & Saturday,8 PM. Playhouse Square box office (216) 241-6000 playhousesquare.org.  Flanagan’s Wake…….we put the ‘fun’ in funeral!

Cleveland – Beachland Ballroom

15^th - Enter the Haggis 15711Waterloo Cleveland 44110 216.383.1124 www.beachlandballroom.com

Cleveland -The Harp

2^nd - The Porter Sharks, 6^th - Lonesome Stars, 8^th - Walking Cane, 9^th - Chris Allen, 13^th -  $100.00 Trio, 15^th - Brent Kirby, 16^th -, Pitch the Peat, 20^th - Lonesome Stars, 27^th -  $100.00 Trio, 29^th - Cats on Holiday.  4408 Detroit Road, Cleveland www.the-harp.com

Cleveland – PJ McIntyre’s

2^nd - The Odd Couple ( from Brigid’s Cross), 6^th - Monthly Pub Quiz hosted by Mike D. Starts at 7 pm., 8^th - Mo Mojo, 9^th - The Knockoffs, 15^th - Punch the Clown, 16^th - Carlos Jones (Reggae), 22^nd - Cosmic Candy, 23^rd - Hot Stuff, 29^th - The Kreellers ( Celtic Rock), 30^th - Boys From the County Hell ( POGUES COVER BAND).  Traditional Irish music sessiùns every Thursday. NEW! Adult Irish Dance Step Dancing, email jcrawford77@msn.com.  PJ’s is a Local 10 Union establishment.  Book all your parties and events here!  17119 Lorain Avenue, 44111.  www.pjmcintyres.com

Cleveland – Flat Iron Café

8^th - The Flat Iron Disciples present: Open Mic Night, 15^th - Donal O’Shaughnessy, 22^nd - Jimmy-O, 29^th - Project Mojo.  Flat Iron has extended happy hour, shot specials and food specials every Friday night, check it out! 1114 Center Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44113
216-696-6968 www.flatironcafe.com

Cleveland – Irish American Club East Side

8^th  - PUB - Michael Crawley, 15^th  - PUB - The Terriers, 22^nd  - PUB - Marcus and Saul, 23^rd  - Upper Hall - Willie Lynch Show Band for Anniversary Dance @ 8:00, 29^th  - PUB - Mary Agnes Kennedy.  (Music in PUB is 7:30 - 10:30).  22770 Lake Shore Blvd. Euclid, 44123. (216) 731-4003 www.irishamericanclubeastside.com

Cleveland / Mentor - Hooley House

Tuesdays - Hooley with Richie, Wednesdays - Trivia Night, 17^th  - Brigid’s Cross
(St. Practice Day Party!!), 7861 Reynolds Rd., Mentor  www.1funpub.com (440) 942-6611

Columbus – Shamrock Club Events

3^rd – General Meeting; 6^th – Men’s Darts; 7^th – Bardic Circle; 9^th –Knot Fibbin; 12^th – Euchre; 13^th – Men’s Darts; 14^th – Ladies Darts; 15^th – Kirby Sessions; 16^th –Hooligans; 17^th – General Meeting; 20^th – Men’s Darts; 21^st – Bardic Circle; 22^nd –Hilda Doyle/ Donna Mogavero/ Kim Rattan; 23^rd – Irish Darts; 27^th - Men’s Darts; 28^th – Ladies Darts; 30^th – Quiz Night.  60 W. Castle Rd. Columbus 43207 614-491-4449 www.shamrockclubofcolumbus.com 

Columbus Byrne’s Pub

8^th – Grassahol, 9^th - Brendan Loughrey, 15^th - Gipson & Fitz, 16^th – Dulahan,  22^nd - Wire Benders, 23^rd - The Drowsy Lads.  Byrne’s Pub 1248 West Third Avenue, 43212 (614) 486-4722 www.byrnespub.com.

Dayton – AOH & LAOH Events

9^th  - LAOH Officer Installation 4:30 p.m. Mass, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Theresa O’Connell 937-258-0133/tcoconnell@mvh.org. 15^th  - AOH Social Hour, 8:00 p.m., AOH Hall.  John Hickey 937-253-4329 / irishlawserve@yahoo.com, 21^st  - LAOH Pilgrimage to Washington, D.C., 8:00 a.m., St. Anthony Church, Fran Phillips 937-254-8727.    JFK Division #1 / Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, Mary of the Gael, Division # 1 & Member Organizations www.aoh-dayton.org.

Dayton – The Dublin Pub

30^th – FinTan  300 Wayne Ave, 45410-1116 www.dubpub.com.  (937) 224-7822

Niles – O’Donolds Irish Pub

6^th - Rose & Thistle, 13^th - County Mayo, 20^th - Rose & Thistle, 27^th - County Mayo.  5154 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles, 44446. 330-349-4500.

Pittsburgh – Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle

7^th ,8^th & 9^th - Pat Garvey, 22^nd & 23^rd - Full Kilt, 29^th & 30^th - Celtic Clan.  412-642-6622   www.harpandfiddle.com

Sharon, PA. - Annual Night of Irish Music/Seisiun,

30^th -  St.Joseph’s Social Hall, East State Street/Case Avenue. All Musicians, Singers, Step Dancers, Pipers & listeners welcome. Info: Ted Miller (724) 528-3134 / Irishsongs@roadrunner.com.

Ongoing Traditional Irish Sessiúns - Bring your instruments and play along!

Croagh Patrick’s - 2nd Tuesday of every month from 8 to 10pm
            Great Lakes Brewing Co - First Monday of Every month in the Beer Cellar, 6-9 PM.  (Tends to be intermediate to advanced players)

PJ McIntyre’s – Every Thursday, 8 p.m., hosted by Brian Holleran & Dominic Kilroy

Bardic Circle at The Shamrock Club of Columbus  Beginner-friendly, intermediate-level Irish session meeting every other Thursdays from 8:00 pm -11:00 pm

Claddagh Irish Pub, Legacy Village, Lyndhurst Every 2^nd Sunday, 6 - 9 pm.

Bowling Green Common Space* – 437 South Main, Bowling Green. SLOW SESSIONS – so folks can learn tunes.  2^nd & 4^th Monday, 7:00 to 8:00

            Blarney Pub* – Toledo, 1^st  Saturday of the month 5-8 pm.

Out & About Ohio – December

Cincinnati – Molly Malones
4^th  - Paul Otten,  5^th - Fin Tan, 11^th - Cheryl Renee’ with Dem Bones, 12^th - Rick Fanin, 18^th - Hatfield Blues Band, 19^th - Dave Hawkins, 31^st - New Years Eve Bash w/ Easter Rising. 6111 Montgomery Road, 45213 513.531.0700

Cleveland / Willoughby – Mullarkey’s

5^th  - Kevin McCarthy, 12^th  - The Terriers, 19^th  - Dan McCoy, 26^th  - West Side Steve,

4110 Erie St. 44094

Cleveland / Willoughby Croagh Patrick’s Pub

8^th - Open Session, 10^th - Club Irish Networking, 17^th - Celtic Christmas Party w/ Mossy Moran, 31^st - New Years Eve Party.  Open every Night! 4857 Robinhood Dr. 44092 www.croaghpatrickspub.webs.com

Cleveland / Medina – Sully’s

4^th  - Michael Crawley, 5^th  - Callahan and O’Connor, 11^th  - Tom Holcomb, 12^th  - Mossy Moran, 18^th  - The New Barleycorn, 19^th - Donal O’Shaughnessy,  26^th - That Irish Band, 31^st  - New Years Eve Party with The Island Doctor.  117 West Liberty, 44256 www.sullysmedina.com

Cleveland – West Park Station

3^rd - Tigue and Eroc, 4^th - Tigue and Quinn, 5^th - 10pm trailer PN, 10^th - Rkade HH, 11^th - bluescasters HH Turn and cough 10pm, 12 Skinny Moo 10pm, 18^th - Jackson Rohm HH, 19^th - Colin Dussault HH faction 10pm, 26^th - Bluesmatics HH.  17015 Lorain Avenue, 44111 www.westparkstation.com.

Cleveland / Olmsted Twp – West Side Irish American Club

4^th – Ceili Dancing @ 7:30, 6^th – Children’s Christmas Party, 15^th - Andy Cooney Dinner & Concert, 31^st – New Year’s Eve Dance.  Food & Entertainment Every Friday 6:00 to ? 4^th – Folktic, 11^th – The Terriers, 18^th - Bald Paul’s Irish Blues Band.  WSIA Club 8559 Jennings Rd. 44138 www.wsia-club.org. 440-235-5868.

Cleveland -The Harp

2^nd -  Lonesome Stars, 5^th - The Porter Sharks, 9^th - $100.00 Trio, 12^th - Chris Allen, 16^th - Lonesome Stars, 18^th - Kristine Jackson, 19^th - Pitch the Peat, 23^rd - $100.00 Trio, 26^th - Chris Allen, 30^th - Lonesome Stars, 31^st – New Year’s Eve, Call for details for a fantastic ringing in of 2010!  4408 Detroit Road, 44113

Cleveland – Stone Mad Pub, Restaurant and Bocce

21^st - Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire Holiday Party. Stone Mad will be roasting chestnuts outside on the patio and have caroling with The Ohio City Singers. 1306 West 65th Street Cleveland 44102 216-281-6500

Cleveland – PJ McIntyre’s

2^nd - Monthly Pub Quiz hosted by Mike D.  Starts at 7pm. 4^th - Hot Stuff, 5^th - Charlie in the Box, 11^th - Reality Tour Band, 12^th - The Kreellers (Celtic Rock), 18^th - Outlaw I + I ( Irish Reggae), 19^th - That 80’s Band, 20^th - PJ’s Annual Christmas Party  Free Food/Drink Specials.  Music by the Odd Couple (of Brigids Cross) 6pm.  26th- Cosmic Candy.

6^th - WRAPPS Storytellers invite families to for seasonal stories from 6:30-7:30 pm.  Storytellers Karen Duchoslav, Darlene Bastick, Deb Herscek & Mike Mazur will
entertain and inspire you.  Program is free. Judy Riggle 440-774-4106.

Traditional Irish music sessiuns every Thursday. Bring your instrument & join in.  NEW! Adult Irish Dance Step Dancing, email jcrawford77@msn.com.  PJ’s is a Local 10 Union establishment.  Book all your parties and events here! Now Booking Christmas Parties. 17119 Lorain Avenue, 44111.

Cleveland – Flat Iron Café

Flat Iron has extended happy hour, shot specials and food specials every Friday night, check it out!

Cleveland – Sullivan’s Irish Restaurant & Pub

13368 Madison Avenue, 44107.

Cleveland – Beck Center for the Arts

3^rd - Kids Club (Westfield Great Northern), 4^th – 31^st - Peter Pan, 5^th -6^th – Scrooge Jazzed Up, 10^th – Hear and Touch the Music, 11^th – 20^th  – Youth Theater production: All Greek to Me, 17^th  – Early Childhood ABC, 19^th  – Student Music Recital.  Beck Center for the Arts 17801 Detroit Avenue,  44107 (216) 521-2540 x20.

Cleveland – Irish American Club East Side

4^th - Pub Kevin McCarthy, 11^th - Pub Wally Franz, 18^th - Pub The Girls Acoustic Band, 20^th - Upper Hall Cahal Dunne Christmas Dinner Concert , 31^st - Upper Hall New Year’s Eve with The Tom Todd Band  Music 7:30 - 10:30 in the Pub.  22770 Lake Shore Blvd. Euclid, 44123. (216) 731-4003 www.irishamericanclubeastside.com

Cleveland / Mentor - Hooley House

Tuesdays - Hooley with Richie, Wednesdays - Trivia Night, 17^th  - Brigid’s Cross
(St. Practice Day Party!!), 7861 Reynolds Rd., Mentor  www.1funpub.com (440) 942-6611

Columbus – Shamrock Club Events

2^nd - Men’s Darts; 3^rd - Bardic Circle Sessions; 4^th & 5^th - Columbus Celtic Chorus Concert; 6^th  - General Meeting - 2 pm; 8^th - Progressive Euchre; 9^th - Men’s Darts; 10^th - Ladies Darts; 11^th - Shamrock Club Christmas Concert; 12^th - Kids Christmas Party; 15^th - Executive Board meeting; 16^th - Men’s Darts; 17^th - Ladies Darts & Bardic Circle Sessions; 18^th - Kirby Sessions; 23^rd - Men’s Darts.  60 W. Castle Rd. 43207 614-491-4449 www.shamrockclubofcolumbus.com 

Columbus - Byrne’s Pub

5^th - General Guinness, 11^th – Slate Ridge, 12^th – Knot Fibb’n, 16^th – Rock Island Plow Co., 19^th – Yankee Celtic Consort, 26^th – Mossy Moran, 31^st – New Years Eve Party w/ Long Tall Deb & the Drifter Kings.  1248 West Third Avenue, 43212 (614) 486-4722 www.byrnespub.com.

Columbus – Claddagh Irish Pub

12^th  - Drowsy Lads.  585 S Front Street 43215 (614) 224-1560. www.claddaghirishpubs.com

Dayton – AOH & LAOH Events

4^th  - First Friday Ceili Party. 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. 818 Linden Avenue. Contact Shelagh McGovern 937-321-6687 / mcgoverndance@live.com, 12^th  - An Irish Music Hall Session. 8:00 - 11:00 p.m. AOH Hall.  Kevin Graham 937-864-2641, 18^th  - AOH Social Hour, 8:00 p.m., AOH Hall.  John Hickey 937-253-4329 / irishlawserve@yahoo.com, 20^th  - Children’s Christmas Party.  2:00 p.m. AOH Hall. Shelagh McGovern 937-321-6687 / mcgoverndance@live.com.  JFK Division #1 / Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, Mary of the Gael, Division # 1 & Member Organizations www.aoh-dayton.org.

Dayton – The Dublin Pub

300 Wayne Ave, 45410-1116 www.dubpub.com.  (937) 224-7822

Pittsburgh - Mullaney’s Harp and Fiddle

4^th  & 5^th - Seamus Kennedy, 11^th  & 12^th - The Bowzies, 19^th - Corned Beef and Curry, 31^st - Red Hand Paddy.  24^th & Penn Ave, Strip District, Pittsburgh, 15222 (412) 642-6622 www.harpandfiddle.com.

Pittsburgh – Pittsburgh Winter Fest

Jan. 2-3 - Pittsburgh Winter Feis, a 2 day competition for Irish Step-dancing.  Hyatt, Pitt Airport 9am – 6 pm.  Each admission receives free parking at Long-term Parking.  See www.irishcentrepgh.org

Toledo – Christmas, Christmas and a Great Gift Too

3^rd  - Two P’s in a Pod (Paul & Peggy of Brigid’s Cross) Irish Christmas Party  St. Clement’s Hall.  Doors open @ 6:30. W/  The Ardan  Academy Dancers and more.  9^th -   Tony Kenny’s “Christmas in Ireland” show, Maumee Indoor Theater.  Comedian Joe Cuddy, Victoria Kenny, dancers & more.  Festival Seed Money Raffle, 3 for $20.  Help the Toledo Irish Fest be the best ever – a GREAT Christmas Present.  Maury Collins mauryc@tolaoh.com.

Ongoing Traditional Irish Sessiúns - Bring your instruments and play along!

Croagh Patrick’s - 2nd Tuesday of every month from 8 to 10pm
            Great Lakes Brewing Co - First Monday of Every month in the Beer Cellar, 6-9 PM.  (Tends to be intermediate to advanced players)

PJ McIntyre’s – Every Thursday, 8 p.m., hosted by Brian Holleran & Dominic Kilroy

Bardic Circle at The Shamrock Club of Columbus  Beginner-friendly, intermediate-level Irish session meeting every other Thursdays from 8:00 pm -11:00 pm

Claddagh Irish Pub, Legacy Village, Lyndhurst Every 2^nd Sunday, 6 - 9 pm.

Bowling Green Common Space* – 437 South Main, Bowling Green. SLOW SESSIONS – so folks can learn tunes.  2^nd & 4^th Monday, 7:00 to 8:00

Blarney Pub* – Toledo, 1^st  Saturday of the month 5-8 pm.

Scythian coming to Stampers Nov 12th! Lorain & W 217th, Fairview Park, Ohio.  GONNA BE FUN!

Cincinnati – Molly Malones

6^th  -Dysfunction Junction w/ Freeform Connection,  7^th - Knott Fibb’n,  13^th -Fish Head,  14^th - Woodchuck Wooleries,  20^th - Fabulous Cheap Suits, 21^st - The Bloody Tinth, 27^th -Dex.  Molly Malone’s Irish Pub 6111 Montgomery Road, 45213 513.531.0700

Cleveland / Willoughby – Mullarkey’s

4110 Erie St. 44094

Cleveland / Willoughby Croagh Patrick’s Pub

12^th -Mossy Moran, 19^th - Mossy Moran, 21^st -Kegs-N-Eggs OSU vs. Michigan,

25^th -DJ McPat, 26^th -Open at 7pm/  4857 Robinhood Dr. 44092 www.croaghpatrickspub.webs.com

Cleveland / Medina – Sully’s

6^th  - Michael Crawley, 7^th  - Mossy Moran, 13^th  - GeezeCats, 14^th  - The New Barleycorn, 20^th  - Tom Holcomb, 21^st  - The Kreellers, 25^th  - The Other Brothers, 27^th  - The Island Doctor, 28^th  - Donal O’Shaughnessy.  117 West Liberty Medina, 44256 www.sullysmedina.com

Cleveland – West Park Station

5^th - Tigue/Eroc, 6^th - Tigue/Quinn, 7^th - Bluesmatic HH, 12^th - Jacoson Rohm HH, 13^th - Bluescasters HH Skinny Moo 10pm, 14^th - Rkade HH Trailer Park Ninjas 10pm, 20^th - Etiquetter HH, 21^st - Colin Dussault HH    Porcelain BD 10pm, 25^th – Faction, 27^th - Steve Michaels HH   faction 10pm, 28^th - Colin Dussault hh tye Dye harvest Reuinion 10pm.  17015 Lorain Avenue, 44111 www.westparkstation.com.

Cleveland / Olmsted Twp – West Side Irish American Club

Food & Entertainment Every Friday 6:00 to ? 6^th - Emerald Heart, 13^th - Wasted at the Wake, 20^th - Wally Franz, 27^th - Bald Paul’s Thanksgiving Party, 12/4 – Folktic.  15^th -Logan Wells Concert, info: Jim 440.333.4992. 21^st – OSU vs Michigan Tailgate Party in the Pub – Food, Fun and WIN!  22^nd – Annual “25” Card Game Tournament 3:00.  26^th -Annual Thanksgiving Mass (10:00 am) & Raffle. For Tickets call John O’Brien 216.251.0711.  29^th – Trim-A-Tree Party.WSIA Club 8559 Jennings Rd. 44138 www.wsia-club.org. 440-235-5868.

Cleveland -The Harp

4^th - Lonesome Stars, 6^th – TBA, 7^th - The Porter Sharks, 11^th - $100.00 Trio, 14^th - Chris Allen, 18^th - Lonesome Stars, 20^th - Brent Kirby, 21^st - Pitch the Peat, 25^th - $100.00 Trio
28^th - Chris Allen, 4408 Detroit Road, Cleveland

Cleveland – PJ McIntyre’s

4^th -  Monthly Pub Quiz Hosted by Mike D 7pm. 6^th - OASIS, 7^th - Tuesdaze Crush, 13^th - The Spazmatics, 14^th – Kerosene ( Nashville Star finalist), 20^th - Mo Mojo Band, 21^st - Carlos Jones ( Reggae),  25^th - Thanksgiving Eve- Heart And Soul ( Motown),  27^th - Cruisin, 28^th -1st Annual St. Pat’s and PJ McIntyre’s Clambake. Call for Details.  2pm.   Almost Famous- 9pm.   Traditional Irish music sessiuns every Thursday. Bring your instrument and join in.  NEW! Adult Irish Dance Step Dancing, email jcrawford77@msn.com.  OJ’s is a Local 10 Union establishment.  Book all your parties and events here!  17119 Lorain Avenue, 44111.

Cleveland – Flat Iron Café

6^th - Jimmy-O, 13^th - Mossy Moran, 20^th - Flat Iron Disciples/Open Mic Night, 27^th - Donal O’Shaughnessy, All shows begin between 7 & 8pm.  Flat Iron has extended happy hour, shot specials and food specials every Friday night, check it out!

Cleveland – Sullivan’s Irish Restaurant & Pub

13368 Madison Avenue, Lakewood, 44107.

Cleveland – Beck Center for the Arts

5^th  – Kids Club, 5^th – 8th – The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe, 7^th  – Adult Art Share, 12^th  – Hear and Touch the Music/Violin, 14^th  – Lakewood Mayor’s Ball, 19^th  – Early Childhood ABC, 21^st  – Direct Sellers of Lakewood Fundraiser, 21^st  – Music Student Recital. Beck Center for the Arts 17801 Detroit Avenue Lakewood,  44107 (216) 521-2540 x20.

Cleveland – Irish American Club East Side

Music 7:30 - 10:30 in the Pub:  6^th  - Mossy Moran, 13^th  - Mary Agnes Kennedy, 20^th  - Michael Crawley, 25^th  - Pumpkin Pie Night with Name that Tune, 27^th  - Kid and Me, 28^th  - Hooley in the Upper Hall with Callahan & O’Connor. 22770 Lake Shore Blvd. Euclid, 44123. (216) 731-4003 www.irishamericanclubeastside.com

Cleveland / Mentor - Hooley House

Tuesdays - Hooley with Richie, Wednesdays - Trivia Night, 6^th  - DJ, 7^th  - DJ, 13^th  - Little Rock, 14^th  - Pat Dailey Concert (opening act, Brigid’s Cross), 17^th  - Brigid’s Cross
(St. Practice Day Party!!), 20^th  - DJ, 21^st  - UFC Fight, 27^th  - iTex, 28^th  - DJ.  7861 Reynolds Rd., Mentor  www.1funpub.com (440) 942-6611

Cleveland / Avon Lake - Irish Craft Fair

22^nd - Craft Fair at the Irish Heritage Center, 726 Avon Belden Rd (Rt. 83),  Avon Lake, 44012.  10:00 am - 4:00 pm. Free admission, over 80 crafters, food available for purchase, Call 440-933-3413.

Columbus – Shamrock Club Events

1^st – General Meeting [Harvest Day ~ Family Event]; 4^th – Men’s Darts; 5^th – Bardic Circle Sessions; 10^th – Progressive Euchre; 11^th – Men’s Darts; 12^th – Ladies Darts; 14^th – Entertainment ~ Sirens; 17^th – Executive Board Meeting; 18^th – Men’s Darts; 19^th – Bardic Circle Sessions; 20^th – Kirby Sessions; 21^st – OSU/ Michigan Bash; 25^th – Men’s Darts; 28^th – JFK Memorial Mass 6 pm.  60 W. Castle Rd. Columbus 43207 614-491-4449 www.shamrockclubofcolumbus.com 

Columbus Byrne’s Pub

Byrne’s Pub 1248 West Third Avenue, 43212 (614) 486-4722 www.byrnespub.com.

Dayton – AOH & LAOH Events

6th - First Friday Ceili Party. 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. 818 Linden Avenue. Contact Shelagh McGovern 937-321-6687/mcgoverndance@live.com. 13^th Celtic Academy Oireactas Party, IUE Hall, Woodman Drive, Kettering. Contact Mary Laffey 937-238-7792 / celticacademy@att.net. 14^th  - An Irish Music Hall Session. 8:00 - 11:00 p.m. AOH Hall.  Contact Kevin Graham 937-864-2641. 14^th  - AOH Annual Memorial Mass. 4:30 p.m., St. Joseph Church, Dayton. Contact John Hickey 937-253-4329 / irishlawserve@yahoo.com. 20^th  - AOH Reverse Raffle.  7:00 p.m. Columbian Hall, Burkhardt Road. Tickets $50 each.  Contact Steve Smith 937-252-8738.  JFK Division #1 / Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, Mary of the Gael, Division # 1 & Member Organizations www.aoh-dayton.org.

Dayton – The Dublin Pub

21^st  - FinTan. 300 Wayne Ave, 45410-1116 www.dubpub.com.  (937) 224-7822

Dayton – AOH 22^nd Annual Reverse Raffle

Columbian Hall, 4704 Burkhardt Rd Dayton, (937) 426-6959 7:00 p.m. Drawing 8:00 pm.  $50 each / Only 200 tickets will be sold! 1^st ticket drawn $500.00. Every 10^th Ticket Wins A Door Prize. 25^th, 75^th, 125^th, & 175^th ticket drawn wins $100.00.  Every 50^th ticket drawn wins $500.00.  Last ticket drawn wins $2,000.00.  Winners need not be present; ticket price includes admission for 2 people. Meal & refreshments provided. Doors open Pat Smith 937-532-3619

Ongoing Traditional Irish Sessiúns - Bring your instruments and play along!

Croagh Patrick’s - 2nd Tuesday of every month from 8 to 10pm
            Great Lakes Brewing Co - First Monday of Every month in the Beer Cellar, 6-9 PM.  (Tends to be intermediate to advanced players)

PJ McIntyre’s – Every Thursday, 8 p.m., hosted by Brian Holleran & Dominic Kilroy

Bardic Circle at The Shamrock Club of Columbus  Beginner-friendly, intermediate-level Irish session meeting every other Thursdays from 8:00 pm -11:00 pm

Claddagh Irish Pub, Legacy Village, Lyndhurst Every 2^nd Sunday, 6 - 9 pm.

Bowling Green Common Space* – 437 South Main, Bowling Green. SLOW SESSIONS – so folks can learn tunes.  2^nd & 4^th Monday, 7:00 to 8:00

            Blarney Pub* – Toledo, 1^st  Saturday of the month 5-8 pm.