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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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John Fitzgerald

Washington and the West Born in Ireland and described as “bred to trade,” John Fitzgerald immigrated to Virginia by 1773 and established himself in Alexandria as a…

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Lt Col John Fitzgerald

John Fitzgerald emigrated as a young man from the County Wicklow, south of Dublin, Ireland, and settled in Alexandria, Virginia in 1769. Like the majority…

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Learn the Irish Language

Learn the Irish language via online courses through the Philo-Celtic Society has been teaching the Irish Language since 1872.  Mícheál Ó Lócháin started Irish language…

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THE MONTPELIER CENTER’S CELTIC FESTIVAL IS BACK!

We are so excited to announce our Celtic Festival is returning on March 12, 2022! Come join us to celebrate the best of Celtic, Irish, and Scottish…

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