Irish American Society of Tidewater | The Irish American Society of Tidewater – established in 1980 to promote and preserve Irish culture, and all things distinctly Irish in the Tidewater, Hampton Roads, Virginia Beach area. Membership is open to persons of Irish birth or ancestry as well as those persons who have an interest in Irish history and culture.

IAS Paddy Pack PINTS ‘N’ PUPS for the Dog Days of Summer

Posted on August 10, 2018 by admin

Let’s celebrate the Dog Days of Summer by getting together for some PINTS ‘N’ PUPS!!! Bring your dogs that are well-socialized with other dogs and people, and hang out for a pint or two with other members of the IAS Paddy Pack! When: Friday, August 10 at 7 PM – 10 PM Where: O’Connor Brewing Co. 211 W 24th St, … Continue reading →

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IAS & Friends DRINKING AT LUGHNASADH w/ Glasgow Kiss

Posted on August 1, 2018 by Edward Brash

Join us on Saturday, August 25th for the IAS & Friends 3rd DRINKING AT LUGHNASADH event! We don’t do it every summer, but when we do, it is a BLAST! This is our first time holding it at the fabulous Grace O’Malley’s pub, and we are very excited! In the ancient Celtic calendar, Lughnasadh (pronounced LOO-nuh-suh) was celebrated with dancing, … Continue reading →

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IAS & Friends Halfway to Paddy Day PUB CRAWL!

Posted on August 1, 2018 by Edward Brash

Join the IAS for a rip-roaring time on our HALFWAY TO PADDY DAY PUB CRAWL!!! We have a commercial bus that will seat 50 lucky leprechauns ready to get their pints on! Our official IAS Bagpiper, Tom Crouch, will pipe us off and on the bus at every pub crawl stop. We will also have coolers on the bus, Celtic … Continue reading →

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August IAS Meeting w/ Special Program: SPEED BLARNEY GAME!

Posted on July 28, 2018 by admin

PLEASE NOTE: We just learned Ascension will be running a homeless shelter the first week of August in our usual meeting place, so the IAS meeting this month will be held in the COMMONS AREA at the front of the church. Park near the front and enter through the front doors of the church. The #1 item homeless people need, … Continue reading →

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IAS & Friends ALL DAY SAIL!

Posted on July 10, 2018 by admin

AHOY, water lovers! Edward Brash has been organizing a special new activity for us – our first-ever IAS & Friends All Day Sail! We will sail/motor from East Beach (Norfolk) to Ft. Monroe (Hampton) & back! Date & Time: Friday, July 13, 2018 / 9:30am – 6:00pm Location: East Beach, Norfolk, VA UPDATED Departure & Return Location: Bay Point Marina … Continue reading →

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