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Save the date!
Irish in Britain will be holding its AGM at the new base of the Birmingham Irish Association @brumirish
Thursday 19 November
Full details to follow.
Check it out!
@iccmanchester, the charity that helps Irish and Irish Traveller communities across Greater Manchester, has a fantastic new website, you can find out about all the work they do, what services they offer and all the latest news ☘️
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Pleasure to attend book launch of Realising Protection from Age Discrimination by Helen Meenan & Christa Tobler @IrelandEmbGB - an Irish, British & International contribution to the UN Convention on the Rights of Older Persons
Great panel discussion including Dr Mary Tilki
Across the Waves: A Celebration of 100 Years of Radio Éireann
Green Curtain Theatre celebrates a century of Irish broadcasting through songs, stories, memories & a touch of history
New performances coming up from Friday
Lewisham
Hendon
Wimbledon
Hillingdon
greencurtaintheatre.co.uk/
The Institute of Irish Studies hosts the 2026 Seamus Heaney Lecture with The Right Hon Dame Siobhan Keegan
The evening will open with a reading of Seamus Heaney poems by Kathy Kiera Clarke
Yoko Ono Lennon Centre, Liverpool
Thurs 19 Nov 6-7:30pm
Free entry
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Create and Relate - Emerald Embroidery: a student-focused workshop inspired by the St Brigid’s Arms exhibition
Explore stories, colours, textures & ideas in the exhibition + create embroidered artwork
Victoria Gallery & Museum, Liverpool
Wed 11 Nov 2-4pm
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Job opportunity!
The Irish Council for Prisoners Overseas (ICPO) London works to support Irish people in prison and their families, delivering services across England & Wales
Would you like to join their team as a part-time Administrator?
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Irish Pensioners Choir 25 Years of Song: a special anniversary concert at the London Irish Centre featuring much-loved Irish songs, music, stories & memories, celebrating the generation that helped build London’s Irish community
7.30-10pm Fri 27 Nov
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Irish in Britain retweeted
💻 SILVER SURFERS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! 💚☘️
Do you have a passion for technology and enjoy helping others? We’re looking for enthusiastic, reliable volunteers to join our Silver Surfers group at Birmingham Irish Association! 💚
Our Silver Surfers sessions help people build confidence and develop their digital skills, learning how to use their phones, tablets and laptops in a friendly and supportive environment. 📱💻
✨ What we’re looking for:
💚 Volunteers aged 18+
💚 Confidence using computers and digital technology
💚 A friendly, patient approach and a willingness to help others learn!
📅 When: Wednesday mornings, 10:30am – 12:30pm
You don’t need to be a tech expert just a willingness to share your knowledge and support others! ✨
📩 Interested in joining our volunteering team? Contact our Volunteer Co-ordinator, Róisín, at roisin@birish.org.uk or call 0121 604 6111 for more information.
Please share and help us spread the word! 💚
@IrelandEmbGB @dfatirl
Men's Health Event hosted by Luton Irish Forum
It's a one stop shop for health information and advice💚
Thursday 19 November 10.30am-2.30pm
St John's, Sundon Park, Luton
FREE PSA prostate blood testing (Bookable 01582 720447)
FREE Footcare
Complimentary refreshments
Great coverage by @seanwhelanRTE on culmination of campaign for Philomena's Law, ensuring the protection of means-tested benefits for all survivors of Mother & Baby Homes living in Britain if they receive payment from the Irish government's Redress Scheme
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Wake the Beast presents the Really Irish House Party, hosted by the wonderful Emma Dabiri: expect live music & performances and more
🟢MANCHESTER Fri 6 Nov The Yard
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🟢LIVERPOOL Sat 7 Nov Deco Lounge
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Free but do book!
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As part of the Liverpool Irish Festival, with Fréa’s Renewing Roots programme, a free screening of Testimony, a documentary on the fight for justice by survivors of Ireland’s Magdalene Laundries & Mother and Baby Homes
2pm Sat 7 Nov at the Bluecoat
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It's that time of year when we remind everyone that Halloween celebrations originated in Ireland in the festival of Samhain 👻🎃
It dates back over 2,000 years & marked the end of summer & the beginning of winter
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On a historic day for equity for survivors of Ireland's Mother and Baby Homes living in Britain with the enactment of Philomena's Law, our Policy Manager Rosa Gilbert speaks to RTE 6 01 news today
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Philomena's Law goes on the Statute Books today
The Law is named in honour of Philomena Lee. Her daughter, Jane Libberton, marks the moment
🟢For support please contact the national freephone line run by the London Irish Centre’s Survivors Integrated Services 0800 519 5519
Irish Folk Nights, a new series of performances at The Kings Place in London's Kings Cross, celebrates the energy & evolving sound of Ireland’s contemporary folk scene
A chance to catch established & up-and-coming artists in an intimate acoustic setting👇
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🏳️🌈Wishing all the best to everyone attending the London Irish LGBT Network AGM this evening!
It's at 7pm and you can access full details and register below 👇
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Words Thread the Mosaic of Our Community: an evening of poetry, prose and performance reading at the Lewisham Irish Community Centre
Friday 30 October 7pm
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From banned schoolteacher to literary icon...
Professor Frank Shovlin talks to Oliver Callan about his new biography 'John McGahern: A Writing Life' in this wonderful RTÉ interview.
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🎶Return to London Town Festival starts tonight!
Its programme of traditional Irish music, song & dance brings together musicians from Ireland, Britain, the US & Canada
Four days of concerts, céilís, workshops, album launches, film screening & sessions
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returntolondontown.org/
