Welcome to Ireland Network Great Britain
We all know there are loads of young Irish people"making their way to the UK,
so where are they all? How do you meet them? Where is the 'Irish community'?
A few of us think it's a pity to be missing out on the opportunity to make new friends and maintain a connection with home. Plus, it's a real shame to be missing out on the hundreds of fantastic Irish events taking place over here.
The 17th
We have decided to take a small break from our monthly 17th Events. However, they will be returning! Keep an eye on our website to find out when and where. Thanks, In-GB team.
Why is no one in jail?
The Irish Cultural Centre is running some really interesting talks during the month of June. This series brings together a number of well known personalities, from different fields, to take a hard look at the rise and fall of the …
Changing Spaces
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority announces dates of new exhibition of artwork by Waltham Forest Artist Jonathan O’Dea for the Cultural Olympiad in 2012. Jonathon O’Dea’s exhibition, entitled Changing Spaces takes place from 16th June until 8th July in Waterworks …
London Irish Network
The London Irish Network has lots of great events coming up in June. Check out their website for more details: www.londonirish.org.uk The Seven Sisters Coastal Walk, Seaford to Eastbourne (13.1 miles). Enjoy the delights of the year’s outstanding walk along …
Summer Recital at St Bride’s Church
iAlthough it may not feel like summer right now, Irish Heritage are preparing for their Summer Recital at St Bride’s Church, Fleet Street, London EC4Y 8AU, on Tuesday 12th June at 7.30 pm. The recital will introduce Dublin-born mezzo-soprano Máire Flavin who reached the …
‘The Western Way’ by Jimmy Lawlor
Barbara Stanley requests the pleasure of your company at the Private View of ‘The Western Way’ by Jimmy Lawlor on Wednesday 9th May 6.30-8.30 pm. The Exhibition will also feature a selection of paintings by Comhghall Casey and Monica …
Travelling Light
Travelling Light is back in the National Theatre after a brief stint touring around the UK. The play, written by Nicholas Wright, is a funny and fascinating tribute to the Eastern European immigrants who became major players in Hollywood’s golden age. Furthermore …
Where is home for you?
The Irish Times are asking it’s readers an interesting question – where is home for you? What elements make that place feel like home, and at what point does a new location become home? Do you consider the UK your …
European Endgame – What’s Best for Ireland?
Business For Ireland is a London-based group supporting economic growth in Ireland, bringing together business leaders and opinion shapers doing business in and with Ireland to discuss the prospects for the real economy in Ireland. They are hosting a really interesting event, European …
Irish Achievers in British History Lecture Series
The Irish Cultural Centre hosts ‘Irish Achievers in British History’, a lectures series profiling eminent Irish achievers in British politics, literature and the arts. Last year we were enthralled with the stories of Elizabeth Bowen, Sir John Lavery, John Wheatley …
So we're here to fix that. How? With our fantastic website and newsletter! First, we want to bring people together by telling them about a whole range of Irish events that are going on.
And then we get all old-fashioned by organising events in real life every month so you can go and meet all these great people!
We're delighted to welcome you to our new website, and hope to see you at our next event! The In-GB team
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