A History of Ireland in 100 Objects
A History of Ireland in 100 Objects - a gift from the people of Ireland to the people of the world for St Patrick's Day, and to mark Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
Visit www.eu2013.ie/100objects to explore the objects which capture Ireland's history, and download the app or e-book for free until March 31st.
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Call for Nominations for the
2013 Presidential Distinguished Service Awards
for the Irish Abroad
Nominations are now invited for the 2013 Presidential Distinguished Service Awards for the Irish Abroad. The closing date for return of nominations to the Embassy [or your nearest Irish Consulate in the United States] is Monday, 22nd April. For more information and a copy of the downloadable nomination form, please click here.
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Lecture by Ambassador Collins at CUA: Ireland and the EU: the road to recovery
Ambassador Michael Collins will deliver a lecture on Ireland and the EU: the road to recovery at Catholic University on 15th April at 7pm in the Pryzbyla Great Room. This lecture is part of the University's European Studies lecture series. For more information please contact the Department of Modern Languages and Literature at 202-319-5240 (flier is here).
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Relaunch of IrishGenealogy.ie
IrishGenealogy.ie has just been relaunched by the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. It now includes a new search facility for many Irish records, including the following:
- Church records
- 1901/1911 Census records
- Tithe Applotments
- Soldier's Wills
- Griffith's Valuations
- Ireland - Australia Transportation database
- Military Archives
- Ellis Island
- National Photographic Archive from the National Library of Ireland
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CCÉ Musical Arts and Dance Week
8th - 12th July
The O'Neill-Malcom Branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann (CCÉ) and Mitch Fanning (Director) are pleased to invite you to participate in CCÉ Musical Arts & Dance Week 2013. Now in its seventh year, CCÉ MAD Week will again feature an exceptional faculty in all areas of study. For further information, please click here or see the flier.
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Washington Ireland Program:
An Evening with Celtic Chefs
The 4th annual "An Evening with Celtic Chefs" will take place on Wednesday, April 24th from 7:00 - 9:00 pm at the Fairfax at Embassy Row Hotel. Professional DC and Irish Chefs will offer samples of their signature preparations. For further information, please click here.
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Screening of Men of Arlington by American University School of International Service
As part of the American University School of International Service 3rd Thursday film series, the film Men of Arlington will be shown on Thursday, 18th April at 6pm.
Kevin Conmy, Deputy Head of the Embassy, will be present for Q & A after the screening. For further information, please click here.
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Irish poets at The Writer's Center
in Bethesda
The Writer's Center welcomes visiting Irish poets Siobhan Campbell, Anne-Marie Fyfe, and Iggy McGovern on Monday, 8th April.
The reading will be followed by a reception. Free admission. Further information is here.
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