21. April 2010 by admin.

We are hoping to see lots of folks out on Friday so we can make some decisions about what to do over the summer and for the festivals in the fall. We are thinking about a meetup at Murphy’s for breakfast and a meetup at Busch Gardens, and if we can borrow a van, perhaps a trip to Richmond for some of our members who like Anthony the tenor! All events will be determined by the membership. We will continue to have sessions and gatherings throughout the summer at the Oasis and meetups at Conklins, Mo’s, Jack’s, and Murphy’s among others.

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18. April 2010 by admin.

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWEEEE, what a great day for all the kids and young at heart in Hampton. I will put up the pictures shortly, but right now we are all home for showers and a quick rest before we hit Conklins for the evening. If you are in Norfolk and going to Jack Quinn’s give our own Cindy Kays a big round of applause for being a fine Grace O’Malley once again. We owe you a night at Jack Quinns Cindy, we are just too OLD tonight! Gadyl gave up her birthday to be a fine fairy for TFFM this morning and a fine session player this afternoon, so if you see her, please give her a big happy birthday.

Ann, Tricia, and Barb, what can we say, you always come through when we need you!!  Now Larry, we know you were working, but seems you managed to squeeze  a bit of fun into the day!

Phil, well he was his fabulous self between the music and helping set up and break down the tent, we could not have had a better support, THANKS! Then the worker bees, Now this time I have a really big thank you for the guys and gals that work with me at CTC. They came in and did a great job designing our space and making Ireland a success. We are very grateful!

PHOTOS http://picasaweb.google.com/janeannlewis/IrishInVirginiaAtTheICF#5461521440056569634

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16. April 2010 by Gadyl.

If you’re not able to head to Hampton this weekend, bring your little ones to an hour of stories, dances, and traditional Irish/Scottish music featuring the mountain dulcimer.  Gayle Lingard, Sat., April 17th, 11am, 2nd floor Storytime Room, Va. Beach Central Library, Va.  Part of the Cocoa House Music Series sponsored by Tidewater Friends of Folk Music.  Free Admission.  All are welcome!

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16. April 2010 by admin.

Weekend stuff. Andy O’Driscoll is on all weekend at Conklin’s Irish Rover, Val Little is on at Murphy’s, Cindy Kays will be appearing as Grace O’Malley at the ICF in Hampton on Saturday afternoon and as herself at Jack Quinn’s on Saturday night.  WE don’t have a schedule for Mo and O’Malleys this week. 

Don’t forget to come out and support Ireland at the ICF on Saturday at the Millpoint Park in Hampton.

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14. April 2010 by admin.

H2O tonight Tuesday 13th April . Andy O’Driscoll (from Dublin,Ireland). Real Irish singer/musician will be entertaining us . Come along and welcome Andy for his debut gig in H2O. Irish Ballads and folk songs and a few rebel songs ….Andy has a grand collection of songs.

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13. April 2010 by admin.

The party is on! This month’s theme is “Any excuse for a party!” and if you need one, here are a few! Irish in Virginia Gathering, John Aikin’s citizenship anniversary (1 year), the slightly hmmmm…. St George’s day,  Papa Aikin’s birthday anniversary, the continuation of Gadylfest, spring in general and a toast to fish and chips.  Add more as you wish!

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12. April 2010 by admin.

The Hampton International Children’s Festival is this Saturday and we hope to see lots of you at the event and thank those of you have volunteered to show off Ireland.  We will be there from 8 am to 6 pm. Come get your photo taken with Grace O’Malley, or dig for potatoes, or hunt for our lost leprechauns ( we left some behind last year!), or even learn how to speak “Irish English”. We have some other surprises. Phil Duffy is arranging the music for Ireland and Cindy Kays will be onboard to help.

Wednesday session is on as usual. James West is on at Mo and O’Malleys midweek. Cindy is at Jack Quinn’s on Saturday.  Val Little is on at Murphy’s all week. We have no listings for Glasgow Kiss, but check with Jack Quinn’s for dates.  Andy O’Driscoll is down from Chicago to play at H20 on Tuesday and Conklin’s for the rest of the week.

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10. April 2010 by admin.

In honor of the new baseball season, it seems there will be an Irish double header on Grandy street Saturday. Cindy Kays at Jack Quinns early evening and Val Little at Mo and O’Malleys after 9. Great night out!

Cean is on at Murphy’s all week. James West sent a message saying there are still some seats left on the Mu…rphy’s Party Bus to Richmond to see the Floggin’ Mollys. Call Jeff at the pub for details.

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7. April 2010 by admin.

International Children’s Festival. Please send us your preferred times and activities so we can make a schedule next week. We need folks all day from 8 to 6. Musicians are needed for the entire day. Thanks.

Tuesday night is H20 and James West. He needs a good turnout for his audition.

The Wednesday session is on tap at the Oasis.

We will put the weekend information up as we get it. Jack Quinn’s schedule has been a bit flexible, so please call ahead if you are looking for a specific band.  They have been featuring James West, Cindy Kays, and Glasgow Kiss for early evening trad and rock and roll after 930.

Ceann is on at Murphy’s all week.

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2. April 2010 by admin.

This is a weekend of celebration and joy for Christians in the world. For those of you who also celebrate the rebirth of the Irish nation marked with the Easter Rising of 1916, the music awaits you all over town. James West in on at Quinn’s tonight and in Fredericksburg, VA at the Blarney Stone for the weekend. Cindy Kays hits the Quinn’s stage at 7 on Saturday. Martin Marron will be at the Oceanfront on Friday and Saturday at Murphy’s. As we hear from other musicians, we will send out the news.

Wishing all a safe and happy holiday season.

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