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Connecting Austin, TX and Limerick, Ireland through cultural exchange, community events, and shared experiences.

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06/26/2026

Did you know that much of B. D. Riley's Irish Pub was handcrafted in Ireland before making its journey to Austin?

Skilled Irish craftspeople built everything from stained glass and furniture to the pub's signature woodwork. The pieces were then shipped to Texas and assembled at the pub's current home in Mueller. Today, visitors can enjoy a little piece of Ireland right here in Austin.

Have you visited B. D. Riley's? Stop by tomorrow, June 27 at 12 PM for a Texas Rose of Tralee Austin fundraiser!

📷: B.D. Riley's Irish Pub

06/24/2026

If you like Austin's music, it might be time to discover Limerick's! 🎶

We've paired a few Austin favorites with artists and bands from Limerick that share a similar sound, style, or spirit. Swipe through and see if you find your next favorite artist on the other side of the Atlantic.

Bonus: Irish folk-rock trio Kingfishr will be performing at ACL this October!

06/18/2026

Austin's Irish community deserves to be on the ATX Passport Card!

The ATX Passport Card encourages Austinites to explore international restaurants, shops, cultural organizations, and experiences throughout the city.

We're currently looking for Irish-affiliated businesses and organizations interested in joining the program.

Merchant partners:
✅ Choose their own offer or perk
✅ Receive promotion through Austin Sister Cities International
✅ Connect with residents interested in Irish culture, food, music, language, and community
✅ Participate at no cost

Whether you're an Irish pub, restaurant, dance school, music organization, cultural group, retailer, or another Irish-affiliated business, we'd love to talk. Learn more and apply: https://www.austinsistercities.com/about-the-card.

Know a business that should be involved? Tag them below or send us a message!

06/16/2026

Today is Bloomsday, which celebrates Irish writer James Joyce and his landmark novel Ulysses. As we continue building our Irish book collection, Bloomsday is a reminder of the incredible literary tradition Ireland has shared with the world. Do you have an Irish-authored book you'd like to donate? We'd love to hear from you!

06/15/2026

June along the water in two sister cities. ☀️

06/09/2026

This week in Limerick, Austin Mayor Kirk Watson presented Limerick Mayor John Moran with a unique gift: original Butler bricks made by Michael Butler, a Limerick native who emigrated to Austin in the late 1800s.

Butler's bricks helped shape Austin's early development and were used in many historic buildings throughout the city. In a fitting reflection of the sister-city partnership, the bricks were made in Austin by Michael Butler, a Limerick native, while the presentation box was made in Limerick for Austin's gift to the city. The exchange highlighted the lasting connection between our two cities and honored the legacy of a craftsman whose work became part of Austin's story.

A special thank you to everyone who helped make this meaningful presentation possible.

06/05/2026

As the days get longer and brighter, our Irish word for June is solas, the Irish word for "light." From sunshine and candelight to nighttime reflections on the River Shannon, solas is a reminder of the many forms of brightness around us this season. ☀️

06/03/2026

Do you have any Irish books you’d be willing to pass along? The Austin-Limerick Sister City Committee is collecting donations of new and used Irish-authored books and books about Ireland and Irish culture.

We’d especially love:
• Irish fiction & poetry
• Irish history & folklore
• Children’s books
• Cookbooks
• Books about Irish culture, music, language, and traditions

Book donations can be dropped off at the Irish Dance Center (12400 Amherst Dr #112 in Austin):
• Saturdays from 11:30 AM–2:30 PM
• Tuesdays from 5:00 PM–8:30 PM

You can also message the ALSC account if you have donations and need to coordinate a pickup. 😊 Thank you for helping us share Irish stories and culture with the Austin community!

06/02/2026

The ATX Passport Card from Austin Sister Cities International connects Austinites with international restaurants, shops, markets, cultural organizations, and experiences across the city.

We’re currently looking for Irish businesses and organizations in Austin to join the ATX Passport Card program as merchant partners. Whether you’re an Irish pub, restaurant, cultural organization, dance school, music group, shop, or locally owned business with ties to Irish culture, we’d love to connect.

Participating businesses receive:
• Promotion through ASCI and Sister City networks
• Visibility at cultural events and festivals
• New customers interested in international culture, food, music, language, and community

Merchant partners choose their own perk, whether that’s a discount, special menu item, free appetizer, or another offer.

Know a business that would be a great fit? Tag them below or share this post!

05/28/2026

One of Austin’s favorite spots for music, conversation, and a good pint lives right on Oltorf Street! Kelly's Irish Pub is known for its cozy atmosphere, live music, and classic neighborhood pub feel.

My Kelly's mainstay is the fish and chips and a Guinness. What’s your go-to order?

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