KNOXVILLE IRISH SOCIETY BOARD PUBLIC STATEMENT
Dear Knoxville Irish Society members,
The Knoxville Irish Society (KIS) board of directors met online last Saturday, April 11, 2020, for the first time since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak took hold in the United States. At that meeting, the board agreed that it was appropriate to issue a statement to KIS membership to let you know that we are here to support you at this unprecedented time.
Like other responsible organizations, KIS has been following health and safety advice from local, state and federal government agencies, regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Although this advice has meant that, for the foreseeable future, KIS cannot organize physical events of any kind, KIS did organize a virtual second Saturday social gathering (viewable via Facebook Page Link) last Saturday, April 11, 2020, and has been hosting its Irish language class online since Sunday, March 14, 2020.
During this same meeting, the board also decided to host online-only second Saturday gatherings and activities during the months of May, June and July 2020. Please look for future emails and posts regarding online membership activities online at www.knoxvilleirish.com, as well as on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter.
The KIS board of directors advise our membership to adhere to current health and safety advice from local, state and federal government agencies, regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. For the latest advice on protecting yourself, your family and others around you in east Tennessee and Knoxville, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC Covid-19 Link); the Tennessee Department of Health (TN Department of Health Covid-19 Link) and the Knox County Health Department (Knox County Health Department Link).
The City of Knoxville Mayor’s Office website (Link) is providing information for those requiring financial, food and rent assistance as well as resources for small businesses.
Links to a wide range of support and assistance as well as information for small business owners are also available on the Knoxville Chamber website (Link).
Our members are the heart and soul of the Knoxville Irish Society, and the board is here for you during this challenging time. If there is anything with which the board can assist you and your family during this fight against COVID-19, please contact us via our Facebook page or info@knoxvilleirish.com.
Go raibh míle maith agaibh,
Board of Directors
Knoxville Irish Society
The Knoxville Irish Society (KIS) board of directors met online last Saturday, April 11, 2020, for the first time since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak took hold in the United States. At that meeting, the board agreed that it was appropriate to issue a statement to KIS membership to let you know that we are here to support you at this unprecedented time.
Like other responsible organizations, KIS has been following health and safety advice from local, state and federal government agencies, regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Although this advice has meant that, for the foreseeable future, KIS cannot organize physical events of any kind, KIS did organize a virtual second Saturday social gathering (viewable via Facebook Page Link) last Saturday, April 11, 2020, and has been hosting its Irish language class online since Sunday, March 14, 2020.
During this same meeting, the board also decided to host online-only second Saturday gatherings and activities during the months of May, June and July 2020. Please look for future emails and posts regarding online membership activities online at www.knoxvilleirish.com, as well as on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter.
The KIS board of directors advise our membership to adhere to current health and safety advice from local, state and federal government agencies, regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. For the latest advice on protecting yourself, your family and others around you in east Tennessee and Knoxville, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC Covid-19 Link); the Tennessee Department of Health (TN Department of Health Covid-19 Link) and the Knox County Health Department (Knox County Health Department Link).
The City of Knoxville Mayor’s Office website (Link) is providing information for those requiring financial, food and rent assistance as well as resources for small businesses.
Links to a wide range of support and assistance as well as information for small business owners are also available on the Knoxville Chamber website (Link).
Our members are the heart and soul of the Knoxville Irish Society, and the board is here for you during this challenging time. If there is anything with which the board can assist you and your family during this fight against COVID-19, please contact us via our Facebook page or info@knoxvilleirish.com.
Go raibh míle maith agaibh,
Board of Directors
Knoxville Irish Society
Cé muidinne? Who Are We?
Is eagraíocht nua muid faoi bhláth le baill as diaspóra na nGael agus daoine atá spéis acu in Éirinn sa ceantar Knoxville. We are a new and quickly-growing group of Irish diaspora and other Irish enthusiasts in the Knoxville area. Our events feature traditional music, Irish (Gaelic) language, culture, socializing, and other great craic (good times). Whether you are of Irish ancestry or not, we invite you to join us at any of our events and enjoy the company of others with an interest in the "Land of Saints and Scholars." Fáilte roimh cách! All are welcome!
Here you will find an events calendar, instructions for how to join the Society and links to some of our favorite websites on Irish pop culture. Our website also provides an introduction to our hard-working board of directors and some information about Ireland and the Irish diaspora in Knoxville. Our online store, constitution and by-laws will be added to the website in the near future.
If you're interested in learning Ireland’s native and official language, Gaeilge, please click the “Irish Gaelic Class Info” tab above. You can find even more information about the Knoxville Irish Society by liking our Facebook page and joining our Facebook community group. You can also now follow us on Twitter and Instagram! Tá muid réidh cuidiú a thabhairt duit! We are ready to help you!”
Go raibh maith agat as cuairt a thabhairt ar ár suíomh gréasáin. Thank you for visiting our website. We hope to see you sometime and give you the famously warm Irish welcome!
Here you will find an events calendar, instructions for how to join the Society and links to some of our favorite websites on Irish pop culture. Our website also provides an introduction to our hard-working board of directors and some information about Ireland and the Irish diaspora in Knoxville. Our online store, constitution and by-laws will be added to the website in the near future.
If you're interested in learning Ireland’s native and official language, Gaeilge, please click the “Irish Gaelic Class Info” tab above. You can find even more information about the Knoxville Irish Society by liking our Facebook page and joining our Facebook community group. You can also now follow us on Twitter and Instagram! Tá muid réidh cuidiú a thabhairt duit! We are ready to help you!”
Go raibh maith agat as cuairt a thabhairt ar ár suíomh gréasáin. Thank you for visiting our website. We hope to see you sometime and give you the famously warm Irish welcome!
