This email was sent to me and I am passing it on to the Irish lists that I admin, in case, someone is either near DC or would like contribute. >An urgent plea from Seamus Kennedy, Danny Doyle and a host of other Irish performers. > >Dear Friends Of Irish Music, > Your help is desperately needed. > > Because of Hurricane Katrina, our friend and colleague Danny O’Flaherty, the internationally acclaimed musician-singer ("A treasure-house of Gaelic culture." Times-Picayune) has probably lost his home and most certainly lost his business, O’Flaherty’s Irish Pub in the French Quarter, New Orleans. > > Danny and his family are safe and sound, but for the foreseeable future his livelihood is gone: > >"My lifelong goal remains a commitment to the Celtic people and culture. There is no greater accomplishment than to pass on the traditions of our common ancestors. I aspire to instill in children and adults alike a pride in our rich heritage." Danny O’Flaherty, www.celticnationsworld.com > >A benefit concert is being organized in Washington DC for Danny, and we would ask you, if you can, to buy a ticket or tickets. >Tickets are $25 each, or whatever you can spare. > >Many on this e-mailing list may not live in or near DC and will not be able to attend the concert, but if you care to contribute something, it would help Danny O’Flaherty greatly, and get him back on his feet doing what he does so well. > > Thank you for helping us to help a fine fellow-artist in this time of need. > > Please make checks payable to Danny O’Flaherty and send them to: Danny Doyle, 10836 Moore Drive, Manassas, VA 20111-2925. I will get them to Danny O right away. > > >O’Flaherty’s New Orleans Rescue Concert > >A Host Of Irish Talent > >Seamus Kennedy, Danny Doyle, Liam Maguire, Ronan Kavanagh, Johnny Jump Up, etc. > > Great Raffle Prizes! Auction of Irish Arts &Goods! > > Sunday, October 30th, 5 - 9 PM > > Ireland’s Four Provinces > 3412 Connecticut Ave, NW > Washington DC. 20008 > > Ticket enquiries: > 4 Provinces Pub: 202-244-0860, > or: Danny Doyle: 703-361-8884 > -- Pat Connors, Sacramento CA, list admin http://www.connorsgenealogy.com