25. June 2010 by admin.

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25. June 2010 by Gadyl.

Friday, June 25^th – Stuart Jackson at Ellwoods Coffee 

With these 100 degree temperatures I know heat is the last thing you want, but the Irish music will be smokin’ on Friday, June 25th, from 8-10 at Ellwood’s Coffee.  Young uillean piper Stuart Jackson will be performing traditional Irish music along with Paul Wilson on guitar. Here’s contact info for  Ellwood’s Coffee: coffee@ellwoodthomp sons.com — 804.612.1827, 10 S. Thompson Street, Richmond VA 23221 — corner of Thompson and Cary.  They have very good, healthy organic food, an assortment of interesting beers from microbreweries, and also wine.VV

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24. June 2010 by admin.

have been out of the loop with a minor surgery and so do not have a good list of Irish music this weekend at the Beach. Conklin’s and Murphy’s continue their World Cup Fever and offer cool respite from the heat! Stop in and meet up with your friends to follow all the action!
 
Although Ireland did not make it through, we are very proud to sse that the victorious USA team has a fair share of Irish Americans!
 
If you are on Grandby Street on Friday in Norfolk make sure to visit Jack Quinns in the early evening to see James on Friday is up on the mezzanine. Cindy Kays may be appearing at Quinns on Saturday, but I cannot be sure.  Rachel is always available at Mo and O’Malleys to pull a good pint at the best listening room in town.
 
Bernard Farrel invites everyone to join his sesson in Richmond at Finn McCools on Saturday night!
 
The Wednesday session at the Oasis was a grand affair this week and will continue throughout the summer.
 
Andy O’Driscoll returns to town next week with an appearance at H20 for Irish night on Tuesday and finishes his visit at Conklins for the rest of the week.
 
The SawDoctors are performing at the Shenandoah Valley Music Fesival on August 14th. If you are interested in joining a  group to attend this festival and concert, please let us know and we may be able to arrange for a group rate. This project will only go forward if we have enough interest in the next three weeks to allow for planning. http://www.musicfest.org
 
For classical music fans, Basil Walsh contacted IIV to let us know about his blog detailing Irish Classical music. http://basilwalsh.wordpress.com/
 
We are being represented at the Celtic Night at the Waterfront and need volunteers to help set up and talk to visitors. The more participation we have, the more fun everyone can have at the event!
 
Grogan’s pub at Busch Gardens is the meetup for July 12 around 5 oclock.   Members are meeting up before moving on to the B-52 concert!!!
 
We will not have a July gathering because folks are vacationing, but we hope to see many people down at the Oceanfront enjoying Celtic Night.
 
From the Irish Times
As some may have heard, the Irish Government is offering a Certificate of Irish Heritage.  Here are two articles that may be of interest. The first is the original reporting, the second is one Irishman’s view of the whole ordeal.
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/frontpage/2010/0621/1224272953828.html   The actual article.
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/opinion/2010/0623/1224273108045.html  and one Irishman’s view.
 
Hope you enjoy the giggle and save your money!
 
Slan anois

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11. June 2010 by admin.

​Pirates are gathering all over the Hasmpton Roads this weekend. Grace O’Malley (Dindy Kays) is our pirate hostess for the Party and monthly Gathering of IIV at the Oasis on N Great about 7ish on Friday the 11th of June!!!!   Come on our for great pirate games and prizes and stories and music.
 
James West will be part of the pirate krewes at Harbor Fest this weekend, as well as on the mezzanine at Jack Quinn’s this weekend. He moves down the strett to MO and O’Malleys for the rest of the week!

Our members Bob and Jeannie Rider will be at HarborFest with the the Pixie Treasures, so if you are inclined to buy a few fine things, look for them and let them know you heard it here.

Murphy’s Irish pub at the beach is working on their new outdoor deck. They have music nightly around 8 or 9. Call the pub for specific singers and specials.

Conklin’s Irish Rover is now serving a late night pub menu. Not sure about music, so please call. They are all set for the World Cup, so enjoy your favorite teams with your friends. (We know the IRISH IRISH are still smarting over the bad call - condolences, but the rest of us can still enjoy the games!)

We have been invited to participate in Celtic Night at the Oceanfront on July 14th and will need volunteer sto man the table. We plan to just have a fun time chatting with the tourists and locals alike! Come on out and support your Irish and Scottish organizations.

The IAH in Chicago sent out a  notice for Cork emigrees to appear in a BBC special.  RDF Media is making a BBC1 Documentary featuring a piece on Irish emigration, focusing on the city of Cork.

They seek anyone who emigrated from Cork to America in the 1950s/60s and is planning a visit to Ireland this summer. They also seek anyone who came to the US in the 50s/60s and has since moved back to Ireland. Want to tell your story?

Contact Lucie Richards at Lucie.Richards@RDFTelevision.com.

I am going for surgery this Monday, so if you get a really goofey email next week, blame it on the meds!!!!

The Wednesday session is going strong at the Oasis, so stop by and play a tune or sing a song as you wish!!

One of our newer members is interested in sharing her love of belly dancing and all things Irish, so let us know if you would be interested in a Celtic BellyDancing session on a Friday in August or October?

Slan anois

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8. June 2010 by admin.

come on out for a grand evening of rock and rebel sound at the Beach Bar. Great specials and a lively group!

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4. June 2010 by admin.

Spoilt for choice this weekend.

Cindy Kays is heading for Jack Quinn’s this weekend, Friday and Saturday 5 to 930. Rachel from Mo and O’Malleys has invited everyone to wander down the street after Cindy is done to finish out the evening.

James West is rocking out at Murphy’s this weekend and at H20 on Tuesday night for Irish night.

The Oasis Cafe and Bar are having a crazy Irish Karaoke night tonight (Friday the 4th) featuring a Bostonian song meister and lot of laughs. Singing is optional, but highly encouraged!!!!  Come on out if you are not already booked to see Cindy!

GRACE O’Malley *Cindy Kays*  Pirate night tickets are on sale at the Oasis for JUNE 11!  The crazy pirate kid’s meal is soooo much fun. Come on out and enjoy a silly night of giggles and good friends. Don’t forget to visit the website and check out the map to win prizes. (irishinvirginia.com)

Early reviews about the changes in Ireland at Busch Gardens are very good. New show, new ride, and great outdoor entertainment. 

Irish in Virginia is now teaming with the Irish American Society of Greater Richmond to produce a great Celtic Village at the Williamsburg Scottish Festival in October. We will need lots of support and help to make this a positive experience for all the guests and our own membership. Check out the website at WSFonline.org. If anyone can connect us to a source of inexpensive plexiglass panels (we need 6  2 by 3 foot panels), please contact us here.

Raffle tickets for Ireland are now on sale. Please see a director for purchase.

Slan anois

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