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Pubs
Irish pubs and Irish friendly bars abound in the area. Family run pubs such as
the Oasis, Conklin's Irish Rover, Mo and O'Malleys, H20, Jack Quinn's, Abbey Road,
The Green Oak, and Sarah's in Hampton provide good pints, wee drams, and traditional
foods. A growing number of multiple-
Irish music can be heard on the seabreeze
every night of the week! Murphy's has live music every night. The Oasis Cafe and
Bar is home to a grand music session every Wednesday night and Irish nights several
times a month. Conklin's Irish Rover highlights musicians from Ireland or Chicago
most weekends. Mo and O'Malleys on Granby Street in Norfolk offers traditional and
modern Irish sounds. Tuesday is Irish night at H20 and Thursday is Celtic open Mic
at the Green Oak. Tidewater Friends of Folk Music and the Listening Room at Harbor
Park feature Irish concerts. The Jewish Mother and the NORVA present touring Irish
bands such Drop Kick Murphy, The Saw Doctors, Floggin Molly, and the Young Dubliners.
Shopping
A good Irish rasher, black currant candy, and familar products of Ireland
are available right here. The British Shop on Witchduck Road stocks Irish foods including
meats, candies, canned goods, teas and beers. The Celtic Cottage in Virginia Beach
offers a selection of dance supplies and Irish merchandise. Erin's Treasure offers
a full line of Irish clothing, linens, china and gifts in the Waterside Mall in Norfolk.
Heritage and Clubs
The Irish in Virginia meet formally and informally Check Hooley
Happenings in Hampton Roads for current and future offerings.
The Police Emerald Society is dedicated to supporting the families of injured and fallen officers.
The Irish-
The Ancient Order of Hibernians meet monthly at the K of C hall on Prospect Ave.
Helpful Links on Local Information:
Celtic Cottage: celticottage.com
H20: h2o-
Murphys: www.murphyspub.com
Green Oaks: greenoakpub.com
Jack Quinn's: jackquinnnorfolk.com
Keagan's: keagans.com
Kelly's Tavern: www.kellystavern.com
Abbey Road: abbeyroadpub.com
listening room: bobzentz.com
British
shop: helensbritishshop.com
Hooley Happenings in Hampton Roads: events.irishinvirginia.com
Visitors to Hampton Roads find a thousand Irish welcomes as well as sun, sun, sun. The area is known for its beaches, fishing, sailing, jet skiing, surfing, historical sightseeing, and cultural offerings, but when the sun sets, even the most homesick Irish man or woman will find a place to relax and enjoy the craic.