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.

8th Annual CELTIC COUSINS COOK OUT!!!

Posted on September 17, 2019 by admin

On Saturday, September 28th, we will be holding our 8th annual CELTIC COUSINS COOK OUT! Bring your families and invite your friends – they do not have to be members to attend. Wear your IAS jerseys or IAS sweatshirts or other IAS gear to show your Irish pride!!! This event is FREE and will take place in the picnic area … Continue reading →

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THURS. SEPTEMBER 5th Meeting Canceled!

Posted on September 4, 2019 by admin

WE ARE CANCELING THE THURS. SEPTEMBER 5th IAS MEETING DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER FROM DORIAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please re-post on your personal pages and otherwise help us get the word out, especially to those who don’t check social media/email. Board members have been monitoring the storm closely. As of this morning, looks like we are in for heavy thunderstorms and high winds … Continue reading →

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September IAS Meeting w/ SELKIE SEPTEMBER program

Posted on August 27, 2019 by admin

As our area enjoys the final weeks of summer, we will be doing a variety of activities at our September meeting in honor of these Irish mermaids! Doors open at 6:30 for set up; meeting officially starts at 7 pm. Bring friends – the more the merrier! o We encourage everyone to dress in mermaid/merman clothing, maritime accessories, or at … Continue reading →

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Aug Meeting @ MURPHY’S – SOCIAL & SILENT AUCTION FUNDRAISER!

Posted on July 25, 2019 by admin

Please note: THE AUGUST IAS MEETING WILL NOT BE AT ASCENSION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Instead, please join us at Murphy’s for an IAS & Friends SOCIAL & SILENT AUCTION to raise funds for our 5 new recruits to get kitted out for the IRISH AMERICAN HONOR GUARD!!! The Silent Auction items will be displayed on tables around the perimeter of the side room … Continue reading →

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NO JULY IAS Meeting but.. IAS & Friends Irish Brunch

Posted on June 26, 2019 by admin

Happy Independence Day everyone! NO IAS MEETING in July due to INDEPENDENCE DAY!!! But.. There will be a IAS & Friends Irish Brunch, Sun. July 14th 11:00 am – 1:00 pm in the side room at Finn McCool’s Kempsville! 995 Providence Square Shopping Center, Virginia Beach, VA 23464 Come early, come late, come whenever works best for you! There will … Continue reading →

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