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Author Molly McCloskey in conversation with GWU creative writing director Lisa Page
TONIGHT!!!
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Molly McCloskey is an American writer who has lived in Ireland since 1989. Her fiction has won the RTE Francis MacManus Award and the inaugural Fish Short Story Prize. She is also a regular contributor to the Irish Times and the Dublin Review. This is a Hill Centre event. For registration and more information click here.
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Irish Network-DC AGM
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| Irish Network DC's AGM will be held at 5.30pm on Thursday 30 January at the Embassy of Ireland, Washington DC. All members are invited to attend.
For more information or to register, click here |
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CCE fundraising ceili
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The 2014 edition of MAD Week (Musical Arts & Dance) will be held in July, so we are at the half-way mark. To mark the occasion, and to raise funds to help pay travel expenses for faculty members coming from Ireland and elsewhere, CCE Potomac have organised a gala family céilí (social Irish dance) on Saturday, February 1, 2-5 pm at Cedar Lane Unitarian Church, Bethesda MD.
CCE will also hold a regular ceili on Saturday 8 February at the Frying Pan Park Visitor's Centre, Herndon VA.Dance workshop 7:00-7:30 pm,
Dance 7:30-10:30 pm.
For more info on both of these events, click here .
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Author Roddy Doyle at
Politics & Prose
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Jimmy Rabbitte is back! The cheeky band manager who embarked on a mission to bring soul music to 1980s Ireland 25 years ago, is now 47, married with kids and a mortgage, and has just been diagnosed with cancer. Author Roddy Doyle revives one of his most-loved characters and tackles sensetive subjects with his usual combination of Dublin humour and humanity.
On Monday February 3 at 7 p.m., Roddy Doyle will be at Politics and Prose Bookstore, Washington, DC. More info here. |
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IN-DC Speaker Series presents
The Blackfriary Project: An Archeological Exploration of an Ancient Irish Dominican Friary
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Dr Stephen Mandal, co-founder and CEO of Cultural Resource Development Services, and the Irish Archaeology Field School, will lead a discussion on The Blackfriary Project, an ongoing archaeological investigation into a 13th century Dominican friary in Trim, Co Meath, Ireland. The project is a pilot for a movement called CHAT (Cultural Heritage Amenity Towns) that aims to provide a new vehicle for an innovative and sustainable tourism and education based economy based on engagement by local communities with their heritage.
The event takes place on Tuesday February 4th at 6 pm at One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 520, Washington, DC. Open to all but space is limited, so please register here.
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Teelin Irish Dance Company presents
"Sláinte!
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Come see locally renowned musicians and dancers to create a performance to remember! Sláinte (pronounced "slawncha") is an Irish word commonly used as a toast, wishing good health.
The shows take place Saturday, February 8, 2014 at the Jim Rouse Theatre for the Performing Arts, Columbia, MD.
3:00pm Matinee Show
7:00pm Evening Show
For more informantion, click here.
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Music from Dingle Co. Kerry
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Join Guitarist Tommy O'Sullivan and singer Saundra O'Sullivan at a concert on Saturday, February 8th at 8:00 p.m. at C'ville Coffee Stage Cafe, 1301 Harris St., Charlottesville, VA. Tickets cost $15 and will be available at the door.
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Lilt live!
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Come see local band Lilt play music from their new album 'Little Falls' at the Limerick Pub, Wheaton MD at 7.30pm on Sunday 9 Feb. For more info and tickets click here. |
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Nuala Kennedy in concert
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Nuala Kennedy's singing and flute playing springs from the traditional music of Ireland and Scotland, and from the fathomless realms of her own imagination. Her music has been described as "unique," "evocative," and "soul-satisfying."
Nuala plays at Saint Mark Presbyterian Church, Rockville, MD on Monday, February 17, 2014 at 7:30 PM. For tickets and more information, click here.
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Kevin Burke & John Carty Live
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The great Kevin Burke is back with multi instrumentalist John Carty on Wednesday, February 19th at 7:00 p.m. in C'ville Coffee Stage Cafe, 1301 Harris St., Charlottesville, VA. Tickets costing $20 will be on sale at the door.
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Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade
Emigrant Support Programme
2014 Grant round now open
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Are you a voluntary sector organisation which provides services to Irish people living overseas or which is involved in Irish heritage or community activities within the Irish community? If so, you may be eligible for a grant from the Irish Government under the Emigrant Support Programme. The Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade provides financial support through its Emigrant Support Programme to organisations which are engaged in the delivery of services to members of Irish communities overseas.
Applications for 2014 will be accepted until 19 February. For more information, or to submit an application, please click here.
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(Gaelic) Storm warning!
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Gaelic Storm (the electrifying band at the steerage party in Titanic) play 2 concerts at The Birchmere, Alexandria, VA on 19 & 20 February at 7.30pm each night. For more info and to buy tickets click here. |
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IN-DC Monthly Social
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Irish Network DC will hold their February social on 20 February from 6.30pm at O'Sullivan's Irish Pub, Arlington VA. For more information, click here. |
Dervish & Brian Cunningham
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Don't miss this opportunity to see popular traditional Irish band Dervis perform with acclaimed Sean Nos Dancer Brian Cunningham on Friday, February 21st
at 7:00 p.m. at The Paramount Theater Charlottesville VA.
For tickets and more info, Click Here.
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Wild West Irish Tours present
Mai Hernon in concert
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To mark the start of the countdown to the Fleadh Ceol in Sligo in August, Wild West Irish Tours present Sligo singer Mai Hernon and special guests in concert at the Auld Shebeen Pub & Restaurant in Fairfax, VA from 12 noon to 4pm on Saturday 22 February and at the Rare Olde Times Public House in Richmond, VA from 12 noon to 4pm on Sunday 23 February. For more info Click Here.
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Cherish the ladies - music and dance!
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| Cherish the Ladies are back with 2 concerts at the Barns at Wolftrap on 26 & 27 February at 8pm. The concert on 26 Feb will be preceeded by a Céilí (social Irish dance) lesson at 6.30pm. For tickets and more info Click Here.
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New year, new language!
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LetslearnIrish.com are pleased to announce a 1-Day Introductory Intensive on Sunday April 13th, 10 - 5pm. This popular class is designed for complete beginners who would like to immerse themselves in a challenging (but fun!) day of Irish learning. By the end of the day, students will be able to introduce themselves and talk about their family life, where they live, occupation, likes/dislikes, hobbies, numbers and tell the time! Lunch will also be provided.
For more information or to register, visit www.letslearnirish.com.
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Washington Irish RFC on Tour!
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Washington Irish get 2014 off to a cracking start with a trip to Ireland in February, including games against Galway Corinthians and the University of Limerick. But you don't have to go all the way to Ireland to see them play, check out WIRFC's full match schedule here.
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Set Dancing by the Sea Shore
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The Greater Washington Ceili Club are pleased to annouce that registration for their 27th annual Cape May Dance Weekend is now open.
The event takes place from Friday to Sunday October 17 - 19 at the Atlantic Sands Hotel & Conference Center in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.
Activities will include Irish set dancing workshops, a céilí (social Irish dance) and a concert.
For information & registration, visit the event website or to find out about other events and classes organized by the Greater Washington Ceili Club, visit the club website. |
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2014 Rose of Tralee
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The Rose of Tralee International Festival is one of Ireland's largest and longest running festivals, celebrating 55 years in 2014. The heart of the festival is the selection of the Rose of Tralee which brings young women of Irish descent from around the world to County Kerry, Ireland for a global celebration of Irish culture.
Rose, Rosebud and Rose Petal applications are currently being accepted by the Washington, D.C. branch of the Rose of Tralee competition. Applications for Rose Candidates will be due on March 31st, 2014; and Applications for the Rosebuds and Rose Petals will be due on April 1st, 2014.
For more information or for an application form, please contact: washingtondcrose@gmail.com
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Calling all golfers!
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The Ancient Order of Hibernians Gen Thomas F. Meagher Division are please to announce the opening of registrations for their Annual Shamrock Charity Golf Classic which will be held on 21 April at the Lake of the Woods Golf Club Locust Grove, VA.
To register contact Jim O'Donnell (540) 412--2571 jimpatod@gmail.com
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