It’s a big week for things Scottish in the Baltimore/DC area
A chairidean chóir,
This is a week you can immerse yourself in all things Scottish. First, this Thursday (25 January) you can attend one of the warmest, most intimate Burns Nights you’ll come across and celebrate the life of the ¨Ploughman Poet” in Baltimore’s most authentic Irish pub.
Then, on Saturday (27 January) gather in an Alexandria, Virginia Irish pub to enjoy readings and songs of some of Scotland’s greatest Gaelic poets,once again in a warm, intimate environment. For this one, space is very limited and nearly full. Contact the group very soon.
In the end you’ll have traversed the Scots and Gaelic language cultures of Scotland, and felt you were welcomed with great hospitality.
Slàinte mhòr agus a h-uile beannachd dhuibh.
7th Annual Burns Night at O’Flynn’s in Baltimore
Thursday, 25 January, 2018
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
O´Flynn´s Crab & Cask House
3432 South Hanover Street
Baltimore, MD 21225
Join us as we celebrate the 7th Annual Scottish Dinner as we celebrate the ¨Ploughman Poet¨ of Scotland, Robert Burns.
The evening´s events include Piping In & Address of the Haggis, a four-course meal featuring a Kale Waldorf Salad, Cock-a-leekie Soup, Haggis, Neeps and Tatties with Arran Whisky Cream Sauce, Raspberry Cranachan. Enjoy llive Traditional Music and lots of awkward poetry reading.
Special guest performances by Aaron Halevy and Sean Alexander Gearhart.
Featuring Innis & Gunn from Scotland:
Enjoy the unique bourbon ageing process of our featured Innis and Gunn with flavours like vanilla and toffee with the malty characted of the Scotch Ale to create an incredible taste experience.
Buy tickets here.
Oidhche nam Bàrd: Gaelic Poetry Night
Sponsored by
Gàidhlig Photomac (The Potomac Scottish Gaelic Society)
Saturday, 27 January 2018
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant and Bar
112 King St, Alexandria, Virginia 22314
For our first big event of the new year, we’ll celebrate some of the works of Scotland’s great Gaelic poets, enjoying readings and songs in a relaxed atmosphere with appropriate food and libations at Daniel O’Connell’s in Old Town Alexandria! This event will be appropriate for learners at all levels — and those just interested in Gaelic language and culture.
We’ll start at 5 pm with drinks and a welcome, and follow at 5:30 with a brief conversational Gaelic lesson. At 6 pm we’ll order supper, and at 6:15 begin our poetry program. We’ll introduce to you to six poets, from the middle ages to the present day. Some of our members want to share poetry with you. And we’ll have songs and music and, at the end, a toast to ALL the bàrds.
With limited space in the Fitzgerald Room, attendance is limited to 20 people, so sign up here or at our Meetup.com page. Any questions? Contact Liam at willbcassidy@gmail.com.
Gnàthasan-cainnte agus Seanfhacail – Phrases and Old Sayings
Geur-bheachdan Gàidhlig – Gaelic Insights
Sgoil Gàidhlig Bhaile an Taigh Mhòir 