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First Feature:
Auld Dubliner Irish Pub Will Attempt
a World's Record by Pouring
the Largest Guinness Ever!
The Event Will Raise Money for
The Orange County Fallen Firefighter's Fund
On Saturday, November 21st beginning at noon
The Auld Dubliner Irish Pub & Restaurant will attempt
to set a Guinness Book or World's Record by pouring
the World's Largest Guinness. The custom glass,
weighing approximately 200lbs and standing 8' tall
will hold over 400 Gallons of the Irish Stout, making
it the largest Guinness ever poured.
The event will benefit the Orange County Fallen Firefighter's Fund which was founded in 1998 to aid the families of firemen injured or killed in the line of duty.
The record attempt will require over 30 kegs of
Guinness, and it will take approximately one hour to
fill the giant glass. Guinness has been brewed in Dublin Ireland since 1759, and is still the most popular drink
in Ireland. Guinness has the characteristic black color
with a creamy white head, and is synonymous with
most Irish pubs worldwide.
The Auld Dubliner Irish Pub & Restaurant is located
at The District in Tustin at 2497 Park Avenue.
The public is invited to attend and watch history
in the making!
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Pub of the Week:
Finn McCool's
In the heart of the resurgent Restaurant Row in
Santa Monica there is a fabulous traditional Irish Pub
and Restaurant and it is owned and operated by one on America's top chefs. Finn McCools stands out for many reasons but mostly for their food. The ambiance, service
and location are all top notch but Finn McCool's take on traditional and innovative Irish dishes is exceptional.
The publican Geraldine Gilliland is the force behind the
success. For many years, she ran her great signature
restaurant, Gilliland's in Santa Monica and closed it at
the height of its popularity to move on to other projects. Despite personal adversity including the sudden death
of her husband and business partner a few years ago and
the loss of her home and guesthouse in the Malibu Fire
of 2008; Gillaland has persevered and triumphed.
A visit to Finn McCools is well worth the trip from any
part of Southern California. The restaurant menu is moderately priced for the quality and unique selections offered. The decor of the pub is old fashioned and the
bar itself was imported from Ireland. The selection of
Irish Whiskey is better than average and the well trained bartenders know how to pour a good Guinness.
Finn McCool's Pub also features Traditional Irish Music
every Sunday from 5:00pm to about 8:00pm or so.
Check out the link below to visit the new website
with more information on the entertainment schedule,
menus and hours.
2702 Main St
Santa Monica, CA 90405-4008
310 452-1734
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Irish Band of the Week:
The Mulligans are always at the top of the list of favorite Irish Bands and it is no surprise that this great Irish group is held in such high esteem by so many of their fans. Denis Murray and Terry McCartan
are two of the founding members of this popular Irish Traditional
group. Murray was born in Dublin and McCartan in the US of Belfast
born parents.
Today The Mulligans usually perform as a trio with Murray's son
The Mulligans talent has taken them around the US, Canada and Ireland. They have also been featured in several films including
The Patriot Game. The Mulligans have five albums and they are in the process of working on a new release which will be out before
St. Patrick's Day, 2010. Their CDs to date are: Mulligan Stew,
Time For One More, Irish Faire, Red Rose Caf� and
The Best of The Mulligans. The Mulligans are also featured in a
recent video release. A sample can be found on YouTube.
Three songs are previewed and fans can buy the DVD that features
a great collection of11 Irish tunes. Here and below are the links:
MulligansonYouTube
soundboardtv.com/mulligans.html
Check the Irish News & Entertainment for The Mulligans schedule
The Mulligans at the 2008 LA COUNTY IRISH FAIR at FAIRPLEX
The Mulligans play a wide variety of music, ranging from Irish Traditional to
Country to the standards and even some good old American Rock n' Roll! Fans are genuinely both impressed and surprised when they
switch from Irish to Rock with such ease and mastery of the music. The Mulligans are constantly in
demand for all kinds of functions. The Mulligans are a household name
within Irish circles in Southern California.The Mulligans
have always had great talent play with them
including the late Des
Regan and one of the best Irish singer/songwriters around, Ken O'Malley. O'Malley is featured on
the DVD. Through the years they have played with many of the
Irish greats including The Irish Rovers and Chieftains.For
the past few years the Mulligans have been the headliners at the LA
County Fair Irish Fair at Fairplex as well as select pub dates and
concerts. Watch our Upcoming Events Section here and the Celtic
Calendar in the Irish News. Buy the DVD for only $19.95 plus $3.00 Shipping.Great Christmas Gift for Irish Music Fans;
Click here:MulligansDVD-INFO
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Upcoming Irish Events....
Invitations and Reminders
SAVE THE DATE!
The Irish Tenors
Christmas Concert
Wednesday, December 9
at 8:00 PM
Cerritos Center,
Cerritos, California
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California Calendar:
Pubs, Concerts,
Theater and Celtic Arts
Saturday, November 21
Beginning at noon
Guinness Book or World Records attempt
by pouring the World's Largest Guinness.
See First Feature Story
The Auld Dubliner Irish Pub
at The District
2497 Park Ave.
Tustin, CA
Tickets On Sale NOW...Tuesday, December 1
8:00pm
CHRISTMAS IN IRELAND
AN NOLLAIG IN �IRINN WITH DAN� AND FRIENDS Dan� were formed in Waterford in Southeastern Ireland in 1996
and since then this terrific Irish group have played to appreciative audiences around the world. Dan� and a choir pay
homage to early Irish heritage and customs in a presentation of traditional music and song. The Los Angeles Times called Dan� "compellingly original." The Washington Post praised the group as "a vibrant mix of virtuosity, energy, and empathy." Cerritos Center Lyric Configuration Tickets:: $55/$43/$31
Dan� were formed in Waterford in Southeastern Ireland in 1996
Wednesday, December 2
at 7:30pm
Leahy Christmas Concert  Leahy is a Canadian powerhouse of eight musical brothers
and sisters who have been playing together their entire lives.
The band's three acclaimed CDs: Leahy, Lakefield, and
In All Things have world-wide sales of over half a million copies.
Special Christmas Show with all you favorites and
Traditional Music.
Cohan Center Performing Arts Center Tickets
One Grand AvenueSan Luis Obispo, CA
leahymusic.com Wednesday, December 9
at 8:00pm
The Irish Tenors Holiday ShowOne of the most successful Irish touring acts of the last 20 years, The Irish Tenors thrills old fans and wins new ones with its euphoric harmonies, lush orchestration, and unscripted humor. Accompanied by an orchestra, the Celtic music kings will perform their traditional repertoire, Irish favorites, and seasonal classics. Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts 12700 Center Court Drive, Cerritos, CA Info Line: 562 916-8501 Ticket Office 800 300 4345 or 562 916 8500 E-Mail: TicketOffice@CerritosCenter.comcerritoscenter.com The Harp Inn
Fall Rugby Games NOW
Come see ALL the Games in HDTV
Live Music most days!
130 E. 17th Street
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
949646-8855
www.harpinn.com
The King's Head Pub
Join us for Happy Hour;
Monday thru Friday from
4:00 to 7:00 PM
Drink and Appetizer Specials
in the Pub ONLY
116 Santa Monica Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA
310 451-1402
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Irish Theater
Saturdays, December 5, 12 and 19 at 8 pm
THE PLAY'S THE THING
RAY BRADBURY'S MERRY CHRISTMAS 2116
At the Fremont Center Theatre -
For several years now, the Fremont Centre Theatre has played
host to a special Christmas show from Ray Bradbury.
This is a special treat for fans of Mr. Bradbury: an advance look
at his newest work for the stage, as well as the opportunity to
share holiday-time memories with a literary hero, who will
appear in person. The new musical production will have its
formal World Premiere at Fremont Centre Theatre in
January, 2010 and run through February 27.
In Ray Bradbury's Merry Christmas 2116, an aging couple,
In addition to the musical, the second segment of the December evenings will be a personal appearance by Ray Bradbury, sharing
the reminiscences of a legendary life and career.
He will also be available to sign books for his fans.
Fremont Centre Theatre
1000 Fremont Ave. (at El Centro)
South Pasadena, CA
Phone: 323 960-4451
Abundant free parking behind the theatre.
Close to the Mission St. Station of the Metrolink Gold Line.
More OnLIne:
www.raybradbury.com
Saturday, December 19
at 8PM An Claidheamh Soluis/The Celtic Arts Center Christmas Event
ACS will present an evening of readings from the works of Welsh poet, Dylan Thomas, including 'A Child's Christmas in Wales,'
read by actor/director Joe Praml.
Holiday Refreshments will be served.
The Raven Playhouse
5233 Lankershim Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA
Admission $10
$7 for member
More information about the Celtic Arts Center is available at http://www.celticartscenter.com
ACS Christmas
ON-Going...
An Claidheamh Soluis / The Celtic Arts Center
EVERY MONDAY NIGHT WORKSHOPS & SEISI�N
Please join us Monday nights at our new meeting place...
T. U. Studios or Theatre Unlimited
10943 Camarillo Street
North Hollywood, CA
Please continue the website for any possible class .and
event schedule adjustments.
CelticArtsCenter.com
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dumb feature last week on CELL PHONES.
We messed up. Thank you to all the folks who
pointed out the error of our ways. We promised
them and we promise you, we will stick to
Irish/Celtic Topics from now on.
Sincerely,
Jim McDonough
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Celtic Travel:
Tour of Scotland in 2010
with an emphasis on Scottish Traditional Music and Culture
Tour Dates: July 21 to 31, 2010
Highlights Include:
Private Concerts with Jim Malcom,
Robin Laing and the Gaelic Choir.
Informal Ceilidhs and Highland Games.
You will visit: Glencoe and Culloden Battlefields and
Visitor Centers, Skye, Dunvegan and Sterling Castle.
Tour a Highland Distillery, Walkers Shortbread Factory,
Ben Nivis by Cable Car.
Visits to the Wallace Monument, Tartan Musuem,
Edinburgh and much, much more.
Tour will be led by Dave McNabb,
expert on ALL THINGS SCOTTISH.
For details, prices and flight/connection information:
E-Mail: mcnabbprescott@aol.com
Call: 928 771-1218
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Christmas Buying Guide
Excerpted from the
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See the entire list in
the December Issue!
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