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The Gathering -
be part of it
The Gathering is a year-long series of celebratory events in 2013 to showcase all that is great about Ireland - the natural beauty, culture, history and entrepreneurial spirit. Some of these cultural, sport and heritage events will be new while others will be familiar. But they'll be better than ever in 2013. What's truly special about The Gathering however is that Irish people, businesses, organisations and communities will be the main organisers. We're calling on individuals and groups to invite their friends, family and colleagues from around the globe to Ireland for their own Gatherings. We hope you'll help us celebrate our past, present and future as both organisers of and visitors to The Gathering. Whether you have a direct link to Ireland or just an affinity with our culture, heritage or people, The Gathering is an invitation to visit. Further information here. |
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Give a Certificate of Irish Heritage as a gift
- here's an introduction.
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Ireland's worldwide reputation for high quality education is built on the solid foundation of commitment to excellence.
Ireland is a beautiful island, combining contemporary modern cities with an unspoilt countryside, cityscapes steeped in history and a rich natural habitat. Renowned for friendliness, our safe, English speaking country offers the warmest of welcomes to students from all over the world.
Check out what our student Ambassadors are saying..
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Ronan Connolly: intensive introductory Irish course
Saturday April 14th, from 9 - 4pm.
Message from Ronan: The course is designed for anyone prepared to jump right in and immerse themselves in a full day of Irish learning! We will cover all the main aspects of the 6-week Rang 1 course in just one day, and it will be fun and relaxed! I will be teaching Irish introductions, basic conversation, hobbies, numbers, telling the time and more.
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Interested in the European Union? Volunteer at the 6th Annual EU Embassies' Open House
Orientation and training sessions will be held at the EU Delegation on Tuesday, 1st May at 12.30pm and 5.30pm. Volunteers receive an official EU Open House T-shirt and cap and will be invited to an exclusive EU Open House party later in May.
To register, click here.
For more information, contact Pernille Florin Elbech at perelb@um.dk. |
Readers to participate in Bloomsday events
The Harvard Club is looking for readers to participate in Bloomsday events on June 16 (when morning, afternoon and evening readings from the works of James Joyce will take place), and is asking anyone interested to email
bobko@post.harvard.edu |
Masters of Tradition US tour
The Master of Tradition US tour is performing in the Birchmere Music Hall on Monday, 16th April.
With an incredible line-up of some of the best Irish traditional musicians working today: Martin Hayes, fiddle (and artistic director), Iarla Ó Lionáird, vocals, Máirtín O Connor, accordian, Cathal Hayden, fiddle, Dennis Cahill, guitar, David Power, uilleann pipes and Seamie O Dowd, guitar. Further information here. |
Upcoming Irish Network DC events in April
For more information and to register for the events below, please see the IN-DC website.
IN-DC Speaker Series - George Moore
Date: Thursday April 12th
Joint TCD Alumni / IN-DC / SAIS Johns Hopkins University event
Michael Marsh - "2011: Did Irish Politics Change Forever?" A Discussion with Ireland's Foremost Election-Watcher
Date: Monday April 16th
Spring Golf
Due to popular demand, the IN-DC/Caddie tours golf event has moved to a nearby location- Come join us!
Date: Saturday April 21st
IN-DC Reception with the Boston College Delegates from the "Women in the Workplace" program Date: Wednesday April 25th |
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Celtic Chefs
The Washington Irish Program Celtic Chefs event is taking place at the Washington Court Hotel on the 16th May 2012.
This year's Chefs include Cathal Armstrong (Restaurant Eve and more), Zach Dunphy (Againn), Darren Hendry (Bobby Van's), Michael Marrone (Galway Bay Restaurant), Tracy O'Grady (Willow Restaurant) and Geoff Tracy (Chef Geoff's & LIA's).
Some of the Celebrity Sous Chefs that have already confirmed for 2012 include Ambassador Elizabeth Frawley Bagley, Norman Houston (Northern Ireland Bureau), The Honorable Russ Carnahan and Debra Carnahan, The Honorable Mike Kelly, The Honorable Tim Murphy, The Honorable Richie Neal, Jane Sullivan Roberts (MLA Global), Susan Davis (SD International), Peter Fenn (Fenn Group) and Craig Gordon (Politico).
Further information here. |
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Roisin Fitzpatrick exhibition
Review from Washington Post, March 30, 2012
'CLARITY... Few painters or sculptors approach luminance with the same mind-set as Roisin Fitzpatrick...her near death experience made her realize the oneness in [every]thing and her outlook encompasses Asian mysticism as well as...Celtic motifs and places such as Newgrange, the prehistoric Irish landmark that floods with light every winter solstice. Newgrange is flanked by rocks that were decorated some five millennia ago, with whorls much like Fitzpatrick's...when the light hits them just right, these garlands of glass suggest larger and more primal things.'
'The artist has worked with Swarovski crystals, stitching them to backdrops of silk (usually white) to evoke shells, webs, vortexes, galaxies and other spiraling natural forms. Some of her works are on display in 'Artist of the Light' at La Luna Gallery, Palisades.'
Mark Jenkins, Washington Post
Exhibition on view at:
La Luna Gallery
5171 MacArthur Blvd
Washington DC 20016
Gallery hours: Monday to Friday 11am to 6pm, Thursday late to 7pm
Exhibition through to: April 30, 2012
Arrange an appointment to view exhibition with the artist: please call 347 549 0551
See http://www.ArtistoftheLight.com and http://www.LaLunaGalleryDC.com for further details. |
European Union Youth Orchestra
The European Union Youth Orchestra will perform at the Kennedy Center on Sunday, 15th April.
Renowned globally as a cultural ambassador for the EU, the European Union Youth Orchestra unites young musicians under world-class conductors. Founded in 1976 by a vote in the British Parliament, the orchestra regularly tours internationally. Guest conductors for the USA tour include classical luminaries Vladimir Ashkenazy, Itzhak Perlman, Pinchas Zukerman and Yefim Bronfman.
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Irish pianist Thérèse Fahy at Westmoreland Congregrational Church
Irish pianist Thérèse Fahy will perform a celebration of Claude Debussy's 150th Birthday.
Saturday, April 28 at 8 pm
Complete Debussy Préludes
Free: pay-as-you-can admission
Friday, April 27 at 7 pm
Piano Master Class
Free & open to the public
Both events take place at:
Westmoreland Congregational Church
1 Westmoreland Circle, Bethesda, MD. Further information here.
Ms. Fahy's playing has been praised by the Irish Times as a "tour de force." She has soloed with the National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland and the Israel Symphony, and has appeared throughout Europe and the US, including in New York's Merkin Hall, as well as in broadcasts for both RTÉ and BBC, receiving critical acclaim. |
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