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]

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.

[Irish in Britain @irishinbritain]

James Joyce’s odyssey is brought to life in this original production from Irish Theatre company Branaran at the Polka Theatre, telling the story of Ulysses to audiences aged 8 and upwards and to all those who haven’t got around to reading it yet!

Tickets https://t.co/Q9FAIMteaL

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New tour dates for the guided walking tours in London: 'Irish Stories South of the River' start tomorrow, Sunday, 11 October 11am & then 1 November & about once a month after that.

Booking & more info👇
https://t.co/sCA9VW8fUb

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📢Job opportunity at Irish in Britain as Community Development Officer!
It's a role for someone who enjoys working with people, building networks & helping community organisations thrive
Closing date 6 Nov but we reserve right to close early
Full details: https://t.co/JZNNAV6UiL

[Irish in Britain @irishinbritain]

Fantastic to see BBC covering this new exhibition in Liverpool!
St Brigid's Arms explores the experiences of women of Irish heritage in the North of England
It's free & open at the University of Liverpool's Victoria Gallery & Museum until 17 April 2027.
https://t.co/vvw5rXma1o

[Irish in Britain @irishinbritain]

Deadline approaching for applications to this year's programme!

Apply by 5pm Monday 19 October for your chance to take part in this free course https://t.co/OFQzUwcTQn

[Irish in Britain @irishinbritain]

Are you an aspiring or current trustee looking to build your skills & confidence in a friendly, supportive learning environment?
We're delighted to open applications for this year’s Irish in Britain Ceannairí Nua/New Leaders Programme
Email [email protected]

[🌻WB Yeats Bedford Park🌻Project @YeatsBedfordPk]

It's tomorrow night! Last few tickets going fast so we'll have a full house for leading Irish author and commentator Fintan O'Toole and his 2026 #Yeats lecture in the @NobelPrize-winning poet's boyhood London neighbourhood of 🌻#BedfordPk🌻
Info/booking: https://t.co/enWPOr3KiU

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Irish services in Haringey
The Brent Irish Advisory Service (BIAS) runs Active Ageing Clubs on Wednesdays in Tottenham & Fridays in Hornsey Vale
Both offer company & entertainment + free, confidential advice on benefits, pensions, housing & passport advice
https://t.co/yMvYtE3hUo

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The Liverpool Irish Festival, Britain's largest Irish arts festival, opens on 15 Oct
This year's theme 'I Am Here' is rooted in stories of the 1.8 million Irish Famine poor who entered Liverpool through Clarence Dock & those who followed
Full programme
👇
https://t.co/2bkgQDek8k

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Opens today!
Step into St Brigid’s Arms, an immersive exhibition exploring experiences of women of Irish heritage in the North of England with oral histories, visual art, music, dance & film
Open until Sat 17 April 2027
Victoria Gallery & Museum, Liverpool
https://t.co/tYh5GGj1rO

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Ahead of the 90th anniversary of the Battle of Cable Street this weekend, a timely reminder of the role played by the Irish in London in the fight against fascism by Irish in Britain's Policy & Research manager, Rosa Gilbert

https://t.co/b6axZ9RNHo

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Tonight! 7.30pm
AM I IRISH YET?
Lewisham Irish Community Centre
The funny, sad, laugh out loud totally relatable show for every girl who grew up in London calling somewhere else home! With Kate Kerrigan - produced & directed by Kevin Toolis
Tickets👇
https://t.co/WAHtMrXuTK

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It's #NationalPoetryDay, take a moment and listen to 'Rescued Time' by @seamus_orourke 💚☘️

https://t.co/hIjaWJADyc

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💚#NationalPoetryDay

[Ian Duhig FRSL @ianduhig]

This Is Just To Say

I have eaten
the poems
that were in
your typewriter

and which you
were probably
saving for
National Poetry Day

Forgive me
they were delicious
so sweet
and so bold

#NationalPoetryDay

[Irish in Britain @irishinbritain]

Job opportunity with @GypsyTravellerM 👇

[The Traveller Movement @GypsyTravellerM]

The Traveller Movement are advertising for a Senior Women's Development and Outreach Worker.

This post is open until Friday 23rd October 2026 at 5pm. Find out more about the job, by scanning the QR code or following this link: https://t.co/DsxYlaa7Dt

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🛂New regulations
The majority of ferry operators, including Irish Ferries & Stena Line, now require Irish citizens to present a valid Irish passport or passport card when travelling between Ireland & Britain
Check your carrier's requirements before travel
https://t.co/zZDZUIlJVW

[Irish in Britain @irishinbritain]

The @iccmanchester Pop-up Gaeltacht Manchester will be at Bia Cafe Bar, Levenshulme, Monday 12 October, 6.30pm. See you there! 🗣️

ℹ️ All levels & dialects welcome. Contact [email protected] for more info & access concerns.

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A chance for the Irish community of York to gather, welcoming old faces and new

Come along to have a chat, meet and make friends and hear about the range of events York Irish Association run throughout the year

All welcome from 3pm, Old Grey Mare, Clifton, pop by anytime!

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Irish Diaspora Orchestra
Join this new initiative by conductor Marin Alsop & others to bring extraordinary Irish orchestral musicians working outside of the country back to Ireland to share their talents in a collaborative new orchestral project
Details👇
https://t.co/l7OAf5BeUi

[Irish in Britain @irishinbritain]

Our latest Newsletter is now available online!

All the news from Irish in Britain plus events and activities from the Irish community across Britain☘️

https://t.co/JmD9AEYwBR

[Irish in Britain @irishinbritain]

Are you an aspiring or current trustee looking to build your skills & confidence in a friendly, supportive learning environment?
We're delighted to open applications for this year’s Irish in Britain Ceannairí Nua/New Leaders Programme
Email [email protected]