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Irish in Britain @irishinbritain.bsky.social · 13h

Manchester Irish language Arts Festival☘️

Manchester Irish Language Group events at a glance, there's lots going on - a film showing, singing, history walks, music and a writing competition!

Book your free places👇
https://www.irishinbritain.org/whats-on/manchester-irish-language-arts-festival

Manchester Irish Language Arts Festival

Irish in Britain is the national charity supporting a wide network of diverse Irish organisations that make up its membership across Britain.

www.irishinbritain.org

Irish in Britain @irishinbritain.bsky.social · 2d

Conradh na Gaeilge Learpholl & Liverpool Irish Festival present the 4th annual Tony Birtill Lecture
Tues 21 Oct Liverpool Irish Centre
It will be delivered in 2 parts by historian Greg Quiery & Dr Eoghan Ahern Irish Studies@LivUni
https://www.irishinbritain.org/whats-on/tony-birtill-annual-lecture

Tony Birtill Annual Lecture

Conradh na Gaeilge Learpholl in partnership with the Liverpool Irish Festival are delighted to present the fourth annual Tony Birtill Lecture

www.irishinbritain.org

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Irish in Britain @irishinbritain.bsky.social · 3d

Our Healthy Ageing Project team marked International Older Persons Day this week with a stall at an event in Stevenage - alongside the Irish Network Stevenage
The event was filled with welfare, advice, health and support for the community - a fantastic day!💚

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Irish in Britain @irishinbritain.bsky.social · 5d

We send our deepest condolences to all affected by the attack at Heaton Park Synagogue.
We stand in solidarity with our Jewish neighbours and will continue to work for safe, united communities for everyone.

https://ilovemanchester.com/manchester-synagogue-attack

Civic figures call for 'Mancunians to come together' after horrific synagogue attack

Manchester MP has called for unity after horrific scenes at North Manchester Synagogue this morning.

ilovemanchester.com

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Irish in Britain @irishinbritain.bsky.social · 6d

On the 25th anniversary of the Human Rights Act, we remember Conor Gearty the recently deceased Irish human rights lawyer who fought for civil liberties

A law Professor at LSE, President Higgins described him as "a fine scholar and a principled activist"
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...

‘Inspirational’ human rights lawyer Conor Gearty dies aged 67

President Michael D Higgins leads tributes for Longford-born law professor and author

www.irishtimes.com

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Irish in Britain @irishinbritain.bsky.social · 7d

A wonderful visit to the Health and Wellbeing Fair at the London Irish Centre yesterday!
It was fantastic to see so many people engage with Green Hearts💚💚 and we took 30 blood pressure readings throughout the day.
We were delighted to attend such a great event.

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Irish in Britain @irishinbritain.bsky.social · 9d

Great turnout at Philomena's Law Labour Party conference fringe event
Siobhán McSweeney spoke eloquently on legacy of Ireland's Mother & Baby Homes with @liamconlon.bsky.social + our Policy & Research Manager Rosa
Thanks to @pronouncedalva.bsky.social for chairing! www.irishtimes.com/world/uk/202...

Traitors host Siobhán McSweeney speaks out for Philomena’s Law at Labour conference

Call for legal change to protect British-resident survivors of Irish mother and baby homes from welfare cuts

www.irishtimes.com

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Irish in Britain @irishinbritain.bsky.social · 14d

Health advice highlight!
There is no evidence to link paracetamol use in pregnancy to autism, other medications can have negative effects–always check with GP
+we can't demonise autism–our communities are stronger when we support each other & our diversity in all its forms www.gov.uk/government/n...

MHRA confirms taking paracetamol during pregnancy remains safe and there is no evidence it causes autism in children

Paracetamol should be taken as directed in the patient information leaflet

www.gov.uk

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N16Breda Corish @n16breda.bsky.social · 28d

Delighted to be giving an #IrishLondonHistory ☘️ talk on Wed 22 October for the St Giles Society at the Church of St Giles-in-the-Fields, London WC2.
Come & hear how the Irish presence in St Giles was so much more complex than the infamous Rookery!
Tix only £5 👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-irish-...

B/W illustration of people living in slum conditions titled "A Scene in St Giles". Taken from the 1852 book 'The Rookeries of London: Past, Present, and Prospective' by Thomas Beames

A photograph of the side elevation of the church of St Giles-in-the-Fields with CentrePoint in the background, London

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Irish in Britain @irishinbritain.bsky.social · 22d

A pleasure to meet & speak with @theirelandfunds.bsky.social Great Britain young leaders group at their network social about opportunities to connect with & support the community sector + the benefits of learning trustee skills
It's what community development is all about
Thanks for warm welcome!💚

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Irish in Britain @irishinbritain.bsky.social · Sep 5

Thanks to Emma at the Southwark Irish Pensioners for the hospitality on a great visit yesterday!💚

Their office is filled with Irish memorabilia & historical references to Irish culture here in Britain including a display of plates, a dolls house, a lantern & an accordion—all donated by members

Irish in Britain @irishinbritain.bsky.social · Sep 3

Last call this week to apply for our 2025 Ceannairí Nua New Leaders' programme👇

Deadline is 5pm Friday 5 Sept, get your 🛼🛼on if you'd like to apply!

Irish in Britain @irishinbritain.bsky.social · Jun 19

📣Announcement!

Applications for our 2025 Ceannairí Nua/ New Leaders' programme are now open!
This is a free tailored course for people who want to make a positive difference in the lives of Irish people in Britain through local community organisations
Details👇
www.irishinbritain.org/news/applica...

Applications for our 2025 Ceannairí Nua New Leaders' programme now open

We are delighted to announce that applications for our Ceannairí Nua New Leader’s programme 2025, in partnership with Diane West, are now open!

www.irishinbritain.org

Irish in Britain @irishinbritain.bsky.social · Aug 11

A lovely piece from Fergal Keane on what it means to be Irish in Britain today

Ed Sheeran has "two paternal Irish grandparents, an Irish parent, an Irish passport & a childhood filled with Irish summer holidays. Ireland was the place where his musical taste was formed"
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

The complex question of what it is to be culturally Irish in 2025

Ed Sheeran grew up in England but described himself as 'culturally Irish,' prompting debate about what that really means

www.bbc.co.uk

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Irish in Britain @irishinbritain.bsky.social · Jul 24

Meitheal Muintire: Irish End-of-Life Care Project
bit.ly/MeithealMuin...

We've held workshops in London, Liverpool & Leeds that have generated many powerful conversations...

Watch this space for next steps, in the meantime here's a flavour of our London event👇

Irish in Britain @irishinbritain.bsky.social · Jul 23

Orla is one of the graduates of our 2024 Ceannairí Nua New Leaders programme

She explains why it was so useful & why she recommends this free course we provide for people who are new Trustees or who are considering volunteering to be on a board

Details👇
bit.ly/NewLeaders2025

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Irish in Britain @irishinbritain.bsky.social · Jun 26

State Impunity & Injustice: Northern Ireland, Britain & the Fight for Accountability

Come along to @finucanecentre.bsky.social public panel
Speakers include human rights lawyer Gareth Peirce
30 June 6-8pm
St Ethelburga's Centre for Reconciliation & Peace
Register⬇️
www.eventbrite.ie/e/state-impu...?

Irish in Britain @irishinbritain.bsky.social · Jun 25

A beautifully written poignant story by Mark Paul in the Irish Times
He looked into the life & lives behind a handwritten funeral notice in a London newsagent's window
All was not as it first seemed, yet what he found revealed the experiences of many Irish migrants
www.irishtimes.com/life-style/p...

Irish in Archway: Death of an ‘old boy from Ireland’ in London-Irish suburb

The death of Martin Fallon from Sligo recently sparked a viral post about Archway’s evolving Irish enclave

www.irishtimes.com

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Irish in Britain @irishinbritain.bsky.social · Jun 19

📣Announcement!

Applications for our 2025 Ceannairí Nua/ New Leaders' programme are now open!
This is a free tailored course for people who want to make a positive difference in the lives of Irish people in Britain through local community organisations
Details👇
www.irishinbritain.org/news/applica...

Applications for our 2025 Ceannairí Nua New Leaders' programme now open

We are delighted to announce that applications for our Ceannairí Nua New Leader’s programme 2025, in partnership with Diane West, are now open!

www.irishinbritain.org

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Marc Scully @marcscully.bsky.social · Jun 17

An important intervention from Máirtín here on how the post-war generation of Irish migrants to England is remembered and conceptualised.

He refers to the @irishinbritain.bsky.social exhibition 'Look Back to Look Forward' in the conclusion which we both saw in Birmingham when it was touring.

The Sociological Review Foundation @thesociologicalreview.org · Jun 16

“An unintended effect of the dominant state model is to obscure an understanding of mid-twentieth century Irish migrants’ lives.”

Máirtín Mac an Ghaill @birminghamnewman.bsky.social on anti-Irish racism, black-white dualisms and the limits of British sociology.

#OpenAccess buff.ly/PVU07hR

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Irish in Britain @irishinbritain.bsky.social · Jun 19

Wonderful joyous evening at the Irish Embassy launching the 'Aunties in England' podcast

Delighted to be part of the panel discussion alongside the brilliant author Catherine Dunne and Ashford Place's Renee Gallagher

🎙️You can listen to the podcast here👇
open.spotify.com/episode/09pJ...

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Irish in Britain @irishinbritain.bsky.social · Jun 12

Survivors & Irish community groups joined the family of Philomena Lee to witness Westminster Hall debate on
@liamconlon.bsky.social's proposal for 'Philomena's Law'– to protect benefits of survivors living in Britain who receive payment from Irish government
www.irishinbritain.org/news/support...

Support for Philomena's Law among MPs at Westminster Hall debate

A Westminster Hall Debate took place this week to discuss the proposal by Liam Conlon MP to introduce new legislation called ‘Philomena’s Law’ to support survivors of Ireland’s Mother and Baby Homes w...

www.irishinbritain.org

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Irish in Britain @irishinbritain.bsky.social · Jun 2

Our Look Back to Look Forward: 50 Years of the Irish in Britain exhibition is now open at The Hold Suffolk Archives, Ipswich!💚
It's part of their ‘Arrivals’ project, celebrating migration to Suffolk

10am - 4:30pm Mon – Sat
Free entry & open till 28 June

#whattodoinipswich #irishinbritain

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Irish in Britain @irishinbritain.bsky.social · May 16

"Our own community history means we do not see diversity as a burden — it is a strength.
We believe that, not because of dogma, but because it's our lived experience.”

• Irish in Britain on why words matter •

www.irishinbritain.org/news/why-wor...

Immigration: why words matter

The launch of the UK government’s migration white paper this week is a timely reminder of why words matter.

www.irishinbritain.org

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Irish in Britain @irishinbritain.bsky.social · Apr 28

🟢Full report on the launch of Meitheal Muintire - the Irish end-of-life care project with Innisfree Housing Association

The powerful morning workshop was followed by a wonderful performance by author Kevin Toolis & Sean Nós singer Caitríona Ni Chennabháin
👇
www.irishinbritain.org/news/meithea...

Meitheal Muintire end-of-life care project launched

A new project on end-of-life care within the Irish community, Meitheal Muintire co-sponsored by Irish in Britain and Innisfree Housing Association, was launched with a workshop and cultural event last...

www.irishinbritain.org

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Irish in Britain @irishinbritain.bsky.social · Apr 4

Irish in Britain & Innisfree Housing Association are delighted to announce the launch of Meitheal Muintire Irish End-of-Life Care Project, designed to improve the end-of-life care experience of Irish people in Britain

Launch: 24 April at the London Irish Centre
Details👇
bit.ly/MeithealMuin...

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