Irish in Britain

We are a national membership coalition, founded by and for the Irish community in Britain - a progressive voice for community development and representation.

[Irish in Britain @irishinbritain]

📣Our campaign for Philomena's Law has achieved a major victory today At a summit in Cork, the British government announced it would introduce a new law ensuring applicants to Ireland's Mother & Baby Institutions Payment Scheme living in Britain won't lose means-tested benefits.

[Irish in Britain @irishinbritain]

Wonderful to have the opportunity to recognise Peter's fantastic contribution to @brumirish as a volunteer💚

[Birmingham Irish @brumirish]

🎉 What an incredible evening at the 2026 Irish in Britain Volunteer Awards Ceremony! 🎉

We are absolutely delighted and so proud to share that our wonderful volunteer, Peter Lloyd, won the award for Outstanding Individual Volunteer! 🏆👏

Peter’s dedication, kindness and commitment make a huge difference to so many people. Week after week, he gives his time to support our Silver Surfers Club, helping people build digital confidence and develop essential skills through our digital inclusion sessions.

His patience, encouragement and enthusiasm have helped countless individuals stay connected, access services and navigate the digital world with greater confidence. We truly couldn’t think of a more deserving winner.

Peter, thank you for everything you do, you are amazing, and we are so proud of you! 💚

A special thank you to Your Irish Shop for generously donating a wonderful hamper, which helped make the celebrations even more special. Your support is greatly appreciated 🎁

Congratulations also to all the other winners and runners-up. It’s fantastic to see so many incredible volunteers being recognised and celebrated for the difference they make in their communities every day. 🌟

📸Credit to Malcom McNally Photography

#VolunteerAwards #IrishInBritain #DigitalInclusion #SilverSurfers #VolunteerRecognition #CommunityChampions @irishinbritain

[Irish in Britain @irishinbritain]

🟢Do you want to reduce inequalities and promote positive change?
🟢Looking to gain some management experience and free, relevant training?
🟢Southwark Travellers Action Group @stagpeckham is looking for new Trustees

Find out more 👇
https://t.co/w0fMrZhC85

[Irish in Britain @irishinbritain]

🎶Bristol Irish Music Festival - Sat 11 July, Bristol Barbarians Rugby Club from 1pm

Live music from The Phogues, The Publicans, Sunny Banks, Shannon Kitchen & Aisling O'Shea + dance displays from O'Malley School of Irish Dance
Tickets & details: https://t.co/gQuGOfeKwM

[Irish in Britain @irishinbritain]

'Times of Your Life' Genealogy Workshop hosted by Irish Community Services
Sat 4 July, 11am-1pm

This introductory session will explore family history research basics - a preview of an upcoming 6-week course that will delve deeper!

More info: [email protected]

[Irish in Britain @irishinbritain]

'More than an acronym'
@GypsyTravellerM has worked with @NEUnion on new resources providing practical tools for schools to create safe, inclusive & welcoming environments for Romani (Gypsy), Roma & Irish /Scottish/Welsh Traveller children & young people
👇
https://t.co/dfkGrpFLKs

[Irish in Britain @irishinbritain]

Thanks to JW3 for inviting us to their first “Kosher Bloomsday” event in conjunction with @LDNIrishCentre
An evening of humour, literary insight and reflection on national and diasporic identity, celebrating Joyce’s creation of Jewish Dubliner Leopold Bloom.

[Irish in Britain @irishinbritain]

It’s Men’s Health Week! Instead of turning to ‘Dr Google’, the Men's Health Forum suggests getting trusted advice from your local pharmacy
Pharmacists can help if you’re unsure about seeing a GP
Take charge of your health, ask your pharmacist 💚
More info: https://t.co/9KMgL8FNoq

[Irish in Britain @irishinbritain]

Celebrating Bloomsday at bookshops all over the world💚☘️

[Irish Foreign Ministry @dfatirl]

Irish writing features prominently on bookshelves all over the world.

This year we celebrate Bloomsday & Beyond with booksellers who explain why writing from Ireland, the island of writers, resonates so strongly with their readers.

[Irish in Britain @irishinbritain]

Our Policy & Research Manager, Rosa Gilbert will be sharing experiences from taking our oral history project on the road this week at @OralHist_ie in Tralee!

[Oral History Network Ireland @OralHist_ie]

📣 OHNI 2026 Speaker Spotlight! 📣
This week, @OralHist_ie gathers in Tralee for our #oralhistory Meeting! Today, we're highlighting speaker, Rosa Gilbert, @irishinbritain, presenting 'Taking Emigrant Life Stories "Back Home"'.

📅 18-19 June 📍Tralee🎟️ https://t.co/xlxYATQrj2

[Irish in Britain @irishinbritain]

Triskellion Theatre presents a celebration of Bloomsday 2026
🟢Readings from Ulysses & life of Lucia a + music & song
7.30pm Tuesday 16 June
Kingsthorpe Cemetery, Northampton
Bring a garden chair!

[Irish in Britain @irishinbritain]

🏳️‍🌈The Q-IFTUK Irish Pride Film Festival London (QIPFFL), a celebration of queer Irish storytelling, is back after success of the inaugural 2025 edition with screenings, panels, Dragshows + DJs
23 June @MyICCLondon
26 & 27 June at The Century Club Soho
Book https://t.co/cW1gh3d3IM

[Irish in Britain @irishinbritain]

Wife to James Whelan was written in 1937 by Teresa Deevy, one of Ireland's most celebrated playwrights from her time
This is an overdue reintroduction to this forgotten genius with her timeless play that pits love against pride
From 25 June @JSTheatre
https://t.co/aicH7M0lzg

[Irish in Britain @irishinbritain]

Tomorrow evening!
The Really Irish? House Party
7:30pm, Fri 12 June | Pay What You Feel
Brixton House
Celebrate the evolving experience of Irish identity, culture & belonging with host Emma Dabiri - live music, spoken word, theatre & conversation
https://t.co/xk2AqXrPMP

[Irish in Britain @irishinbritain]

The "Dementia Rebels"
A great article looking at the stigma surrounding dementia & how the activism of people living with dementia is challenging stereotypes & exposing the need for action to support people to live fulfilling lives after diagnosis
https://t.co/OIfsRT5Gvg

[Irish in Britain @irishinbritain]

It's one of our favourite events of the year, and this year's Volunteer Awards Ceremony was very special!🏆

You can read our full report here, meet the inspiring winners and finalists and see our gallery of photos by photographer Mal McNally
👇
https://t.co/6wcrZNGdFw

[Irish in Britain @irishinbritain]

As part of the 'Journey Through Irish Cinema' season @Phoenixcinema, Finchley is Anne Devlin (1984) today (7 June) 2pm
See Pat Murphy's powerful historical drama restored, followed by Q&A with filmmaker Sé Merry Doyle & Birkbeck's Professor Lance Petit
https://t.co/g25HGJdP20

[Irish in Britain @irishinbritain]

🏳️‍🌈Join Lewisham Irish Community Centre on 12 June for its Pride celebration in collaboration with @LILGBT

Our host for the evening of bingo is London-based Drag Queen & comedian Orla Nothin! As seen on Queen of Clean & Say Yes to The Dress!
Tickets👇
https://t.co/2ucCq1y6li

[Irish in Britain @irishinbritain]

A huge thank you to everyone who attended our Volunteer Awards Ceremony @MyICCLondon💚

"The Awards are a joyous celebration of those who give their time & skills in the service of others - part of the long tradition of volunteerism that's defined the Irish in Britain story"

[Irish in Britain @irishinbritain]

We're all ready for our Annual Volunteer Awards Ceremony this afternoon @MyICCLondon!
Looking forward to welcoming winners, finalists & nominators from member organisations across Britain & presenting some wonderful prizes thanks to support from sponsors💚
https://t.co/iqNVJynDi0

[Irish in Britain @irishinbritain]

Bloomsday event in Scotland💚

[Ireland CG Edinburgh @irlscotland]

11 June - Bloomsday in Scotland.
Join us for an evening of readings, discussion and music at the Consulate General of Ireland on Randolph Crescent.
Full details via Eventbrite at https://t.co/KXsiveGdwP