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.

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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NO JULY MEETING DUE TO 4th of July holiday!

Posted on June 26, 2018 by admin

NO JULY MEETING DUE TO 4th of July holiday… Since the holiday is so close we will not be having a meeting this month. Have a Safe and Happy 4th of July everyone!! x (x)

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Finnegan’s Wake 2018!

Posted on February 7, 2018 by admin

It’s that time of year again! Join us for some delicious food, incredible entertainment, and mightly craic all around! Don’t miss out on the biggest party of the year for the Irish American Society & Friends! This is a VERY family-friendly event and fun for ALL ages!… Saturday, March 10 at 7 PM – 9 PM Church of The Ascension … Continue reading →

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January Meeting – CANCELLED – 2018 Membership Dues

Posted on January 3, 2018 by admin

January Meeting – CANCELLED Our January meeting scheduled for Thursday, 4 January 2018 has been cancelled due to impending inclement weather. The Church of the Ascension follows the closure policy of Virginia Beach Public Schools (VBPS), and VBPS has just announced that they will be closed tomorrow, 4 January. Our next membership meeting will be as scheduled on Thursday, 1 … Continue reading →

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