Hooley Happenings in Hampton Roads

Local Benefit

Gadyl — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 20:18:53 +0000

If you’re free tonight, join other IIVers for local Irish music for a great cause - TFFM’s annual benefit for the Judeo Christian Outreach Center, 7pm, at the Virginia Beach Central Library. Suggested donation - $10. For additional info check out http://tffm.org/concerts.html

Virginia Celtic Gathering & Highland Games

Gadyl — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 14:39:05 +0000

Great line up for Friday night and Saturday at the Virginia Celtic Gathering and Highland Games in Lanexa! Just some that will be coming to the area to entertain us - Rathkeltair, Seven Nations, Paddy Homan, Diese 3. The weather forecast is ideal. So, come join the fun!

S. Va. Celtic Festival AKA Murphyfest

Gadyl — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 19:25:19 +0000

Hi all! Just a quick clarification on tomorrow’s festival. Despite the weather, the festival goes on. All music will still be played - just inside the pub itself. So, join IIV in celebrating the 1st festival of the season. midday - until, Saturday, September 17 at Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub, corner of Pacific and 30th, Va. Beach, Va. No admission fee, but plenty of food and libations available. Kid friendly until 9 pm. Great place to stay dry on a soggy September afternoon!

Happy St Patricks Day

admin — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 18:07:23 +0000

UP the Irish!!!

Tips on where to go and what to do if you are at sixes and sevens today.

Cindy Kays will be singing the praises of the new taps and creamy pints at the Oasis Bar and Cafe on N Great Neck. Oh, and she will be singing a few Irish tunes as well!

Murphys is open all day with James West, Val Little and finishing out the night with Martin Marron (if ya miss tonight, Martin is on all weekend)

Stop in for a pint at MO and O’Malleys on your way to Dancing with Lughnasa at the Norfolk Little Theater or the Fighting Jameesons at the NORVA.

If you are thinking of fixing yourself a nice meal at home The British Store has the rashers, the curry, and more . Trader Joes has great smoked salmon and Kerry Gold. All the local markets are awash in green if you are more comfortable with Irish American foods.

If this is not enough choice, you also have Conklins open from lunch onward, the Pub in Hampton (ignore the Union Jack and enjoy the fine offerings), Sarahs in Hampton, Cozzys in Newport News, Olearys off N Great Neck, even the Scots will be green today (UP the Celtics) at the Green Oak on W Great Neck. H20 is offering Jesse O’Chong.

For more standard American fare in a trad environment any of the Keagans or Kelly’s are for you.

Thanks to all who made the party fun last night and all the great marchers and workers for the parade!!!

More March Madness at the Oasis!!!

admin — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 15:41:06 +0000

A St Patrick’s Miracle has occurred. John and Kelly of the Oasis on N Great Neck have ordered the taps and Imperial pint glasses for Guinness and Harp. Cindy Kays and a creamy pint or frothy Harp, Irish Food and more. John and Kelly are giving IIV a portion of every Irish sale in March to help defray costs for the parade and International Children’s Festival. Thanks!!!!

Martin Marron is on at MO and O’Malleys Tonight!!!

admin — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 12:44:19 +0000

IIV members plan to meet up at the pub around 9 and plan to be giggling by 915, so come on along!

Parade news

admin — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 08:29:09 +0000

Parade news. Meet up at Westmont Ave Norfolk on March 12 at 8am to put the final touches on the float. We will be stepping off shortly after 10. The after parade party is at Mo and O’Malleys for IIV. Message Molly Malone on Facebook for parking instructions and directions to the parade. Dress is county colours, Irish in Virginia Shirts, or Green Shirts. Thanks.

Midwinter brunch at Murphys Sunday 12 noon

admin — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 02:08:48 +0000

Hi Folks

We are making the reservations on Friday, so please confirm your seats for the brunch. Only YES RSVPs will be guaranteed reserved seats. Murphy’s will seat all the rest on a first come first serve basis. Dues are due and we will have the cards, etc at this breakfast. 12 dollars single. and 20 for a family. The membership includes a CD, DVD, or Tshirt and entitles you to a discount at Pixie Treasures.

The brunch usually runs around 15 which includes the Irish buffet and a glass of champagne or mimosa. Ala carte items are available too.

Hope to see you there. This is a nice family event.

St Stephens is snowed out!!

admin — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 12:57:10 +0000

We will have the breakfast on the 16th of January! See you there

Holiday Schedule for Irish in Virginia

admin — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 19:42:41 +0000

Ok, well now, what can we say about the Karaoke Trad Session. Hilarious! Don’t know if we will ever do it again, but it was hilarious!!!

H20 continues to support the Irish musicians and Irish music lovers in the area every Tuesday night. November closes out with James West. Plan to attend the Irish in Virginia Christmas toast on December 7th at H20 with the Fighting Jameson’s. Our own Andy O’Driscoll is back for December 21st and we get ready for the new year with Martin Marron on the 28th. Come on out and support the Irish!!!

Grogan’s toast at Busch Gardens 6ish on Dec 5th and a date TBD when Liam’s mom arrives from Ireland.

The second annual Christmas Secret Santa party will be Saturday, the 18th of December. Save the date! We do not know where we are having it yet. If you have a preference, let us know!!

Buy your logo gear for Christmas gifts and to get ready for the St Patrick’s Day parade at the Blog site. All proceeds go to the International Children’s Festival Fund.

Hooleyhappenings the news email will only be sent to paid up members beginning in January. Information can be found on this site, the blogs, or Facebook.