Irish Network DC Monthly Social
Tonight, Thursday, 24 October!
Join the Irish Network DC for their Monthly Social on Thursday 24 October from 6.30 to 8.30 at Bar Dupont, The Dupont Hotel, 1500 New Hampshire Ave, NW.
IN-DC connects Irish professionals and their peers in the Washington DC area, providing a forum through which like-minded individuals can connect through common bonds of heritage and identity. By harnessing the energy of its diverse membership, IN DC aims to strengthen the economic, social and cultural ties between the USA and Ireland.
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Fun and Learning - as Gaeilge!
In advance of the commencement of a new course of classes, Let's Learn Irish are pleased to announce two exciting events in the coming weeks.
On Sunday Oct 27th they will host a 1-day Introductory Intensive course from 10-5pm.This popular class is designed for those who would like to get started in the basics in Irish.
For those who want to practice what they have already learned, or refresh foggy memories, they will host a free 'Oíche Chluichí / Games Night' on Tuesday Oct 29th in Chevy Chase Pavilion, 7-9pm. All levels and new enthusiasts especially welcome!
The following courses will also begin shortly:
- Intermediate (Rang 2): New course runs Tues Nov 5, 12, 19, Dec 3, 10, 17. Time: 7:00 - 8:30pm.
- Ard Rang (Advanced): New course runs Thurs Nov 7, 14, 21, Dec 5, 12, 19. Time: 7:00 - 8:30pm.
For more info on all of these events and to register, see: www.LetsLearnIrish.com. Register before Oct 26th for Early Bird rate on the new courses!
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Irish pianist Finghin Collins gives
free concert and master class!
 Finghin Collins, one of Ireland's finest classical musicians will perform free concert in Westmoreland Congregational UCC Church in Bethesda MD, at 8pm on Saturday 2 November and will give a piano master class in the Washington Conservatory at Glen Echo Park, MD, at 3pm on Sunday 3 November. For more information see: www.washingtonconservatory.org/.
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Solas Nua Book Club
Join the Solas Nua Book club at their next meeting on November 11 at Teaism PennQuatrter 400 8th Street NW where they will discuss Colum McCann's TransAtlantic.
The Solas Nua Book Club meets on the 2nd Monday of the Month. The next books to be discussed are Donal Ryan's A Spinning Heart (December 9) and Kevin Barry's Dark Lies the Land (January 13). Further info available at:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/solasnuabookclub/
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Dance away those cold-weather blues!
Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann's next monthly ceili will be held on November 16 at Frying Pan Park Visitor's Center, 2739 West Ox Road, Herndon VA 20171. The evening kicks off with a dance lesson at 7pm with ceili following at 7:30. Music by the Bog Wanderers Ceili Band & Friends. CCE members $12, Non-members $15. Special prices for students and families. Come join in the fun! For further information see: www.ccepotomac.org.
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Irish Author Kevin Barry
in Washington DC!
Photo: Tom Gatti / The Times
Award winning Irish Author Kevin Barry will read from his new collection of Short stories Dark lies the Island at the Warehouse Theatre, 646 New York Avenue NW at 7pm on Wednesday 20 November. A discussion with the author will follow the reading and books will be available for purchase and signing. For more info, see: www.solasnua.org.
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A new permanent exhibition entitled "Record of Rights" will open at the National Archives on Friday 8 November to mark the inauguration of the new David M. Rubenstein Gallery.
The exhibition will explore how Americans have worked to realise the ideals of freedom and justice, and how issues such as citizenship, free speech, voting rights and equal opportuntiy have been debated.
The "Yearning to Breathe Free" section
explores the notion of America as a nation of immigrants and the enduring debates on the rights of newcomers. Included in this section is the original 1860 census of Irish and Canadian textile workers in Lowell, Massachusetts, who, like many immigrants, faced discrimination and poor working conditions. For more information see: http://www.archives.gov/press/press-releases/2013/nr13-129.html.
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Washington Irish RFC Guinness & Jameson tasting
Friday, 25 October!
The Washington Irish Rugby Club will hold their 2nd Annual Guinness and Jameson tasting on Friday October 25th at 7pm, in James Hoban's Irish Restaurant & Bar, 1 Dupont Circle NW, Washington DC 20036. The cost is $50.00 per person. To register and pay, visit www.washingtonirishrfc.org/dues.php. Cash or check will also be accepted on the night.
For further information, see: www.washingtonirishrfc.org or contact wstowell8@gmail.com.
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Maura O'Connell in concert
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Tapping in to the potential of
the Irish Diaspora
Ambassador Anne Anderson attended the Third Global Irish Economic Forum in Dublin Castle on 4 and 5 October, 2013. The two day event focussed on the theme of 'Making Ireland the best small country in which to do business, get a job, raise a family and grow old'.
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The Gathering
Reflections on Ireland
The Gathering: Reflections on Ireland is a new book from the Irish Hospice Foundation in partnership with the Gathering. As well as the compelling personal stories of Gathering events, the book features reflections on Irish identity from some of our best writers and artists. Contributors include Loretta Brennan Glucksman, Bono, Brian O'Driscoll, Colum McCann, Katie Taylor, Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh, Moya Doherty, Niall O'Dowd, the late Seamus Heaney, Simone Rocha and many more voices.
Priced at €20 this book is a high quality, full colour, hard-back book of 256 pages. It is edited by journalist Miriam Donohoe and is designed by Steve Averill of AMP Visual, internationally acclaimed for his work with U2. All proceeds are going directly to the Irish Hospice Foundation in Ireland.
The book is available online at http://hospicefoundation.ie/fundraising/the-gathering-book/
The Taoiseach Enda Kenny T.D. presented former US President Bill Clinton with a copy of the book on Wednesday 9 October. (Photo: Maxwells)
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New Business & Economic Newsletter
The Embassy has recently launched a second newsletter, focusing on business and economic news - first edition coming soon! If you would like to subscribe to this newsletter please click on "Update profile/email address" - you can find this link at the very bottom of this email - and follow the instructions.
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Irish events at O'Sullivan's Irish Pub,
Arlington VA
On Saturday October 26 O'Sullivan's hosts a Halloween charity event in aid of Breast Cancer research from 2 to 9pm. Irish make-up artist Beatrice Morrin will zombify anyone who dares to sit in her chair! They will also be showing the "International Rules" match between Ireland and Australia.
On Sunday 17 November they will host their monthly St. Patrick's Day event with live music by Danny Burns, Irish dancing and Irish food from 8.30pm.
Regular Sunday music sessions will continue each Sunday from 6 to 9pm.
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