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The Irish Culture Society of Virginia Today

Established in late 2019, the Irish Culture Center of Virginia, Inc. is a 501 c. (3) charitable organization. Within a month we discovered the word…

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Col Fitzgerald Memorial Plaque

Established in late 2019, the Irish Culture Center of Virginia, Inc. was incorporated as a 501c.(3) charitable organization to support the Virginia Ancient Order of…

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Spring 2024 Update

Irish Literature: There is  increasing interest in Ireland and Irish history. Here are a few recently (2023-2024) published books for your “must” read Irish history…

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Irish American Heritage Month is Official in Virginia for 2024

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Ireland with Michael

Maryland Public Television has scheduled two episodes of IRELAND WITH MICHAEL in February.  The episodes are titled WESTMEATH – THE HEARTLAND and SHANNONSIDE.  Find the…

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Strategic Searching on Findmypast

Saturday, December 16 Strategic Searching on Findmypast GoToWebinar with a recording available for later viewing to all registrants 10:30 AM – Noon CST (UTC-6) Instructor: Jen…

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Irish in the U.S. Civil War in Song and Story

Just in time for the Battle of Fredericksburg anniversary, the Irish Culture Society of Virginia  presents “Fighting Irish:  Songs and Stories of the Irish Americans…

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Ruan O’Donnell to speak in Richmond, Fredericksburg Sept. 17, 18

The Irish Cultural Society of Virginia & AOH/LAOH of Virginia have arranged to have Ruan O’Donnell give a presentation at Park Lane Tavern (Short Pump…

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VA Gov. Younkin proclaims March 2023 as Irish American Heritage Month.

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Revolutionary War Standoff at Jones Point

On April 11, 1781, A British fleet arrived in the Potomac River just south of Alexandria, Virginia. In the fleet were three 18-gun ships, the…

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