Welcome to the Irish American Society of Tidewater.  The society was established to promote and preserve Irish culture, including music, art, history, folklore, dance, literature, athletics, and all other things distinctively  IRISH  among interested persons in the Tidewater, Virginia area.

Meetings are held on the first Thursday of every month at the
Church of the Ascension's Community Center Hall
4853 Princess Anne Rd, Virginia Beach, VA.
For directions and info go here.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The meetings usually get underway at 7:00 p.m., ending at 9:00 p.m. We will end the evening with fine Irish tea, coffee and Irish soda bread.

"Pints of frothy ales paired with flavorful foods inspired by the British Isles—and accompanied by Poisoned Dwarf! Join us as this traditional Celtic band takes us on a journey across the Atlantic with an enchanting performance.

When: Fri, February 26, 7:00pm – 8:30pm

Where: Williamsburg Lodge, Williamsburg, VA

$39.50 per person (includes tax and gratuity) Reservations are required.
Please call 1-800-447-8679.

Visit here for more info on the FANTASTIC menu and beer pairings for each course as well as directions to the Williamsburg Lodge:
http://www.colonialwilliamsburgresorts.com/dining/pints-pairings-and-poisoned-dwarf

Poisoned Dwarf
http://www.poisoneddwarf.com/

Start Saint Patrick's Day Early

Irish American Society Presents
Finnegan's Wake
  Jaysus do ya t'ink I'm dead?!!
Sponsored By the Church of the Ascension

March 6th, 2010 @ 6:30 PM

Music!  Singing!  Dancing!
Featuring:
Newport News Police Pipes & Drums, Glasgow Kiss,
Irish Step Dancers
and More!

Bring the Wee Ones  this is a family event

Corn Beef & Cabbage, Irish stew
and more!

Yes there will be a Cash Bar!

The event will be held at the
Church of the Ascension's Community Center Hall

Tickets are on sale. At the February meeting or contact Mike Bromley.
$13.00 for Adults , $6.00 for Kids 12 and under.

Help Support our members!

Member Reid Rawl crafts cedar decorative Tricolor boards that can be displayed indoor or outdoor. He is offering them to the IAS membership for 15$ dollars each with five dollars going directly to the IAS charity fund.