@irishinbritain.bsky.social
We are a national membership coalition, founded by and for the Irish community in Britain - a progressive voice for community development and representation.
www.irishinbritain.org
Oral history exhibition: https://exhibitions.irishinbritain.org/lookback
@irishinbritain.bsky.socialJames 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://ow.ly/OPFz50ZWfNa
@irishinbritain.bsky.socialNew 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://ow.ly/sfQL50ZWgcR
@irishinbritain.bsky.social📢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://ow.ly/XJii50ZW19b
@irishinbritain.bsky.socialFantastic 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://ow.ly/pqQu50ZVLUA
@irishinbritain.bsky.socialIrish 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://ow.ly/KWM050ZUnb4
@irishinbritain.bsky.socialThe Liverpool Irish Festival, Britain's largest Irish arts & culture festival, opens on 15 October
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://ow.ly/nS7A50ZT9tG
@irishinbritain.bsky.socialOpens 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://ow.ly/2meu50ZT0WA
@irishinbritain.bsky.socialAhead 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://www.irishinbritain.org/news/cable-street-90th-anniversary/
@irishinbritain.bsky.socialTonight! 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://ow.ly/t20n50ZTOwm
@irishinbritain.bsky.social🛂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://ow.ly/eaqG50ZSwMW
@irishinbritain.bsky.socialThe Irish Community Care Manchester Pop-up Gaeltacht 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.
@irishinbritain.bsky.socialA 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!
@irishinbritain.bsky.socialIrish 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://ow.ly/y5aH50ZQV6i
@irishinbritain.bsky.socialOur latest Newsletter is now available online!
All the news from Irish in Britain plus events and activities from the Irish community across Britain☘️
@irishinbritain.bsky.socialAre 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]
@irishinbritain.bsky.socialA chance to catch Kate Kerrigan's one-woman show ‘Am I Irish Yet?’
It's at the Claddagh Ring on Sun 29 Sept then Lewisham Irish Community Centre on 2 & 3 Oct
"The comedy show for every Irish girl who grew up speaking with the 'wrong' English accent"
https://www.ticketsource.com/am-i-irish-yet
@irishinbritain.bsky.socialJob opportunity!
The Irish Chaplaincy is seeking an experienced & compassionate Community Outreach & Volunteer Manager to help them extend their reach & provide high-quality support to older & vulnerable Irish people across London
#JobFairy #Vacancy
https://ow.ly/42w350ZQa2X
@irishinbritain.bsky.socialThe Electric Ballroom Camden is set to host the Irish Shindig this week with Mundy, JESSIKA & The Reels to mark icap's 30 years of supporting the Irish community Britain💚
7pm Friday 25 September
Tickets selling fast!
https://electricballroom.co.uk/an-irish-shindig-3/
@irishinbritain.bsky.socialFamily History Day at The National Archives
Want to research your family history but don’t know where to start?
Join Migration Museum for a day of talks, specialist advice & archive documents
• 11am Sunday 11 October
The National Archives, Kew
https://ow.ly/IfWa50ZNPqN
@irishinbritain.bsky.socialVery moved to experience the new play, Mammy’s House, a brilliant exploration of loss, culture & community for the Irish LGBT diaspora during the AIDS crisis in 1980s London + a Q&A on care, bereavement & culture – a powerful reminder of our diaspora's deep & diverse roots🏳️🌈
