Irish in Britain

09/06/2026

The "Dementia Rebels"
A great article looking at the stigma surrounding dementia & how the activism of people living with dementia is challenging stereotypes & exposing the need for action to support people to live fulfilling lives after diagnosis
https://ow.ly/2Yj450Z9g4y

08/06/2026

It's one of our favourite events of the year, and this year's Volunteer Awards Ceremony was very special!🏆

You can read our full report here, meet the inspiring winners and finalists and see our gallery of photos by photographer Mal McNally
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Irish in Britain pays tribute to the

07/06/2026

As part of the 'Journey Through Irish Cinema' season at the Phoenix Cinema Finchley is Anne Devlin (1984) today (7 June) 2pm
See Pat Murphy's powerful historical drama restored, followed by Q&A with filmmaker Sé Merry Doyle & Birkbeck's Professor Lance Petit
https://ow.ly/mTBj50Z7u0Q

06/06/2026

🏳️‍🌈Join Lewisham Irish Community Centre on 12 June for its Pride celebration in collaboration with London Irish LGBT Network

Our host for the evening of bingo is London-based Drag Queen & comedian Orla Nothin! As seen on Queen of Clean & Say Yes to The Dress!
Tickets👇
https://ow.ly/x29U50Z7tkt

05/06/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who attended our Volunteer Awards Ceremony The Irish Cultural Centre yesterday💚

Our CEO Brian Dalton said:
"The Awards are a joyous celebration of those who give their time & skills in the service of others - part of the long tradition of volunteerism that's defined the Irish in Britain story"

Full report to follow!

04/06/2026

We're all ready for our Annual Volunteer Awards Ceremony this afternoon at the The Irish Cultural Centre
Looking forward to welcoming winners, finalists & nominators from member organisations across Britain & presenting some wonderful prizes thanks to support from sponsors💚
https://ow.ly/bbOl50Z7B1W

03/06/2026

02/06/2026

The Derry Boat, known in Derry as the Scotch Boat, sailed between Derry & Glasgow from the 19th century

The 1916 Rising Centenary Committee - Scotland is hosting a talk by historian Dr Máirtín Ó Cathain on the indivisible histories of the Glasgow Irish & Donegal communities

11 June 7-9pm Grace's Irish Sports Bar

Tickets & details: https://ow.ly/aOh850Z64AR?

01/06/2026

Today marks the start of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month

Friends, Families and Travellers have created lots resources, including an education pack, around their theme for the month: 'Onwards with Hope'

Take a look👇
https://www.gypsy-traveller.org/grthm/

31/05/2026

An independent filmmaker from Birmingham is collecting stories for a short documentary about post-war Irish migration to Britain, inspired by her own grandmother, who travelled from Kildare in 1959 aboard the Princess Maud
Interested in knowing more? Email [email protected]