Solas Nua is the leading Irish contemporary arts organization in the United States, based right in Washington, DC. With a name that means “new light” in Irish, they shine a spotlight on the freshest voices in Irish theater, film, literature, music, and visual arts. From immersive performances to film screenings and poetry nights, Solas Nua delivers bold, boundary-pushing work that celebrates modern Ireland. It’s where tradition meets innovation, and Irish culture gets a vibrant, 21st-century stage. Creative, daring, and distinctly Irish.
Monday, Jul 21st
6:30 PM
Join Solas Nua online for a thoughtful exploration of Geis, the acclaimed poetry collection by Caitríona O’Reilly. This virtual book group dives into themes of myth, language, and transformation through O’Reilly’s vivid verse. No prior experience with poetry needed, just curiosity and a love of Irish literature. Bring your thoughts, a cup of tea, and join the conversation from anywhere.
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Poetry Book Group - Geis by Caitríona O’Reilly
Monday, 21st July
06:30 PM
Join Solas Nua online for a thoughtful exploration of Geis, the acclaimed poetry collection by Caitríona O’Reilly. This virtual book group dives into themes of myth, language, and transformation through O’Reilly’s vivid verse. No prior experience with poetry needed, just curiosity and a love of Irish literature. Bring your thoughts, a cup of tea, and join the conversation from anywhere.
4 F St NW, Washington, Dc, 20001
America's premier Irish pub. The Dubliner was established in 1974 in the best of a long barkeeping tradition. My father, an Irish immigrant, opened Coleman's Saloon in 1933 atop Tipperary Hill in Syracuse, New York. Our pride in our Celtic heritage even extended to the neighborhood traffic light - the only light of its kind to have the green light on top of the red. My brother Peter continues the tradition at the same location to this date
500 H St NW, Washington, Dc, 20001
The Irish Channel would like to take this opportunity to introduce ourselves. We are a family-owned business run by Tom Stack, who hails from County Cork, Ireland. Tom runs a friendly, fun staff and would love to welcome all of our guests, young and old. Our food is our number one priority as he is a certified chef. We serve only fresh produce, fish and meat in our restaurant and buy locally grown whenever possible. Our pub emanates a wonderful character that will make you feel just like you're in Dublin. So the next time you are in the area give us a try. We promise you won't be disappointed. We offer live entertainment four nights a week (Wednesday through Saturday) where we feature local, renowned Irish singers and musicians.
749 Wharf St SW, Washington, Dc, 20024
Our intention in opening Kirwan’s was to celebrate our homeland by making your experience as authentically Irish as possible. To do this, we contracted eight carpenters from Ireland who flew over with huge containers bearing all of our interior furnishings and materials. Every bar, tile, table, chair, panel and photograph you see is from Ireland. About those photographs on our walls - each one was selected and brought over by owner Mark Kirwan’s dad from The Photography Institute in Ireland. The historical subjects of horses and GAA sportsmen are particular interests of Mark’s. He takes pride in his heritage and enthusiastically shares it with everyone who walks through the doors of Kirwan’s.
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