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Irish in Britain
@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
An evening of storytelling with folklore, poetry & music to celebrate the Winter Solstice & Christmas

Join Irish Community Care Manchester at The Horseshoe Irish pub, Levenshulme, Sun 21 Dec at 4pm/doors 3:45pm for the Winter Solstice Seanchas: Irish Storytelling Evening.
https://ow.ly/N9Or50XC2Lg
Winter Solstice Seanchas: Irish Storytelling Evening
An evening of storytelling with folklore, poetry & music to celebrate the Winter Solstice & Christmas.
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December 6, 2025 at 11:00 AM
📣Out now!

Irish in Britain's latest newsletter is now published online
👇
https://mailchi.mp/83a2a6b51976/q9vxlqso21-9301698
December 5, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Irish Nurses in the NHS exhibition is now open at the Whittington Health NHS Trust
Wonderful to hear from so many nurses who trained & worked there & gave decades of service to NHS at the launch last night💚
+ stories of the Gresham, the Galtymore & The Harp Club!
https://ow.ly/qA0R50XBJP8
December 4, 2025 at 10:06 AM
We want to share some great Prostate Cancer UK Campaigns resources in light of decision not launch a national screening programme
These include a document you can take to a Dr's appointment if you have concerns + info on who is eligible for a PSA test

https://ow.ly/uwB150XBitt
December 3, 2025 at 2:12 PM
It was both moving & celebratory at the #WorldAidsDay reception organised by London Irish LGBT Network at the Embassy of Ireland in London last night

Poetry, music & reflections on those who died before their time – it was an honour to join colleagues & friends across the community
December 2, 2025 at 12:52 PM
We are delighted to welcome Colum Mackey to our Trustees Board!

Colum, originally from Co Down, is Chair of Trustees at the Lewisham Irish Community Centre Community Centre in London and we look forward to working with him and the whole board in the coming year💚

https://ow.ly/8N3150XzUTq
December 2, 2025 at 10:00 AM
This #WorldAidsDay take a moment & watch this powerful short film produced by JOE.ie

Adrian Duggan, diagnosed as HIV+ at 17 living in rural Ireland, talks about his life & Poz Vibe Tribe activism + his dad Pat speaks about his pride in his son🏳️‍🌈
#YouMeAndHIV

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Irish queer man challenges HIV stigma with his dad in powerful video
Poz Vibe Tribe member and activist help to dispel HIV misconceptions in this powerful new documentary by Joe.ie
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December 1, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Exhibition on Irish nurses opens this week!
Free entry, Whittington Hospital, Archway 3-18 Dec

Features Photos by Fiona Freund + 1st-hand testimonies gathered by Professor Louise Ryan, Gráinne McPolin & Neha Doshi, authors of Irish Nurses in the NHS
https://ow.ly/ZmBj50XxByV
How Irish nurses helped NHS keep running for seven decades
An exhibition opens next month at the Whittington Hospital in Archway with stories of the Irish nurses taken on to help in the new National Health…
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November 30, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Job opportunity!
Fréa - a partnership of 3 charities in the North of England - has an opening for a Content Creator to enhance its social media presence & widen its audience across different platforms
See Tender Brief👇
https://www.irishinbritain.org/vacancies/content-creator-frea

#JobFairy #Vacancy
November 29, 2025 at 11:00 AM
The Irish Network Stevenage recently hosted its first health-focused event in partnership with Irish in Britain, 70 people came along, aged between 60 & 80+

A huge thank you to all stallholders, volunteers & attendees who made the event such a success💚
https://ow.ly/nZFq50XyWs4
Promoting health at Irish Network Stevenage
The Irish Network Stevenage recently hosted its first-ever health-focused event in partnership with Irish in Britain.
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November 28, 2025 at 10:01 AM
The @travellermovement.bsky.social has announced the winner of it's Christmas Card competition!

Congratulations to Bridie whose design will be used as The Traveller Movement's official Christmas card for 2025🎄
November 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM
We launched our research into the 2022 Census of Scotland, funded by the Consulate General of Ireland, in Edinburgh earlier this month with Prof Alessio D’Angelo @derbyuni.bsky.social
Read about it here
https://www.irishinbritain.org/news/irish-in-britain-launches-2022-census-of-scotland-research
Irish in Britain launches Census of Scotland research
Our research into the 2022 Census of Scotland was officially launched on Thursday 6 November in Edinburgh.
www.irishinbritain.org
November 26, 2025 at 10:00 AM
"A modern Celtic revival"
Interest in Irish language classes is soaring in Britain eg the London Irish Centre has 2K on a waiting list!
Tommy Meskill asks what's driving this thirst for learning & speaking Irish @kneecapceol.bsky.social must take some of the credit☘️💚
www.rte.ie/news/2025/11...
Celtic revival: The growth of Gaeilge in Britain
There's been a significant surge in interest in learning the Irish language in Britain, according to those involved in teaching it. One of the largest online education providers in the UK, City Lit, s...
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November 25, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Read the full report of our 2025 AGM + a gallery of photos💚

Reflecting on the diverse community representation Irish in Britain’s CEO summed up the day:

“Ní neart go cur le chéile. There is no strength without togetherness”

www.irishinbritain.org/news/irish-i...
Irish in Britain's AGM 2025
Representatives from Irish organisations across Britain gathered at the 2025 AGM of the national charity Irish in Britain, held this year at London’s Irish Cultural Centre.
www.irishinbritain.org
November 24, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Conradh na Gaeilge i Londain is holding its AGM 7pm, 27 November London Irish Centre
Everyone is welcome, have your say, meet fellow Gaeilgeoirí and help shape what Conradh na Gaeilge i Londain will do in 2026
Tea, biscuits and good humour will be in full supply!
November 23, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Show off your artistic skills & enter the Comhaltas in Britain Christmas Card Competition!
A chance to create artwork that celebrates Irish heritage, choose your theme:
Music
Singing
Dancing
Irish Language
Full details👇
https://www.comhaltas.co.uk/christmascardcompetition
November 22, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Look out for new feature documentary Testimony, winner of the Best Human Rights Film at the Dublin International Film Festival
It chronicles the fight for justice by survivors of Ireland’s Magdalene Laundries and Mother & Baby Homes, a battle that takes them all the way to the UN
November 21, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Coming up this Saturday at the Lewisham Irish Centre! @LewishamIrish

Don't miss an amazing line up promising a special night of comedy with Alison Spittle, Eoghan Collins, Martina O’Sullivan, Currer Ball, Onojie Idemudia, Audrey Simmons & MC Siôn James
www.irishinbritain.org/whats-on/com...
Comedy night
Comedy Fundraiser in aid of Lewisham Irish Community Centre!
www.irishinbritain.org
November 20, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Go raibh maith agaibh to our members & Friends who attended our AGM The Irish Cultural Centre & to Ambassador Martin Fraser for addressing meeting
A packed programme with reports from our team, discussion of Philomena's Law, Irish end-of-life care, safeguarding in our community & impact evaluation
November 19, 2025 at 4:12 PM
We're pleased to be hosting a panel on Irish End-of-Life Care as part of our AGM with
Dr Mary Tilki
Mark Byrne Woking & Seam Beares Hospices
Shauna Mulligan Irish Community Services
Ellie Rogers @leedsgate.bsky.social
Bernard Lynch former Priest, LGBT activist
Brian Dalton Irish in Britain
November 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Tonight!
The Irish Studies@LivUni presents the 2025 Seamus Heaney Lecture on the topic: ‘Politics and the Poet' by Sir Simon Schama
The evening will open with a reading of Seamus Heaney poems by Liverpool-born actor Leanne Best

Book your free spot👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-2025-s...
The 2025 Seamus Heaney Lecture: ‘Politics and the Poet' by Sir Simon Schama
The 2025 Seamus Heaney Lecture by Sir Simon Schama, with readings by Leanne Best
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November 13, 2025 at 9:44 AM
We are delighted to announce that our new Annual Report is now online!

With a foreword from Ambassador Martin Fraser

'The Year of the Meitheal'

Click here👇
https://bit.ly/IIBAnnualReport2025
November 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM
We congratulate & welcome Catherine Connolly as Ireland's new President
This presidency presents an opportunity to deepen Ireland's relationship with its diaspora & the Irish in Britain look forward to supporting this next chapter in the global Irish story
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
‘Dignity, determination and courage’: President Catherine Connolly sets out aims in inauguration speech
Connolly has pledged to focus on peace, neutrality and climate change during her term
www.irishtimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Fantastic to visit Coventry Irish Society & their lively & welcoming community lunch club
A West Midlands BBC journalist was also present to hear more about the group's work + we enjoyed an insightful talk from Chris Egan from the Irish Post on the history of Coventry's Irish community
November 11, 2025 at 3:47 PM
We partnered with Irish Network Stevenage to put on a Health Event focussed on Healthy Ageing
15 stalls included Age UK, Memory Support, Stevenage Council, Archer Pharmacy, Green Hearts, ARK Powers & health walks
Over 70 joined a day filled with talks, brunch & questions💚
November 10, 2025 at 10:43 AM