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.

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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IAS June Meeting w/ Irish History Program BRING PEOPLE!

Posted on May 28, 2019 by admin

We have a real treat for our June meeting — we have an IRISH HISTORY SCHOLAR coming down from RVA to present for us on the topic of FEMALE SPIES IN IRISH REVOLUTIONS!!! I am so excited about this! PLEASE show up and bring friends to this meeting — she’s coming all the way down here for free and bringing … Continue reading →

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IAS’s Finnegan’s Wake 2019!

Posted on February 3, 2019 by admin

OUR BIGGEST PARTY OF THE YEAR takes place on Saturday, March 9th — get this on the calendar and get your tickets so you don’t miss Finnegan’s Wake!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You do NOT need to be an IAS member to attend — you just have to buy a ticket! This is a VERY family-friendly event and fun for ALL ages!… Saturday, March … Continue reading →

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