Irish Diaspora Center

Irish Diaspora Center The Irish Diaspora Center (formerly the Irish Immigration Center) provides advice and support. citizens. Educate people about U.S.

The Irish Diaspora Center was founded in 1998 to meet the needs of the Irish immigrant community in Philadelphia. While our work focuses on the most vulnerable members of our community, we also provide advice and support on a range of issues of interest to the Irish and immigrant communities in our region. Our services fall under three main areas:

Supporting immigrants

Provide a range of informa

tion, advice and referrals to Irish people on the U.S. immigration system, healthcare, housing and other issues of interest to the Irish community in our region. Run a legal clinic in partnership with the Brehon Law Society and Drexel Law School to provide free legal advice to our community. Act as a trusted resource to Irish people who are new to the region. Support the older Irish members of our community by hosting a variety of social and cultural events. Promoting citizenship

Inform people on the benefits of dual citizenship, assisting eligible Irish-Americans to secure Irish citizenship and eligible Irish green card holders to become U.S. Encourage people to be active citizens and contribute to their community. Present programs that promote active citizenship, such as voter registration drives and census awareness. Strengthening community

Act as a fiscal sponsor for eligible Irish organizations to help raise funds through grant applications, matching gifts and tax-deductible donations. Provide a range of start-up and ongoing support, including meeting space, for the development of Irish organizations in the region. Partner with other organizations to promote events, share information and resources and foster a vibrant sense of community and Irish identity. and Irish immigration law and campaigns for a fair and equitable immigration system. Conduct research to inform future development that will better serve the community.

Check out the IDC calendar of programs and events for this June and July 📅
06/02/2026

Check out the IDC calendar of programs and events for this June and July 📅

06/01/2026

This week’s message, live from the IDC 📣

We are delighted to host a special genealogy group meeting and join Around The Heather's Edge's weekly program on June 5...
06/01/2026

We are delighted to host a special genealogy group meeting and join Around The Heather's Edge's weekly program on June 5th. Come to the Center to watch the presentation from 3 - 5 pm, or tune in from your own home (we will share the Zoom link this week).

Community News: Children interested in learning about Gaelic sports, check out the Delaware County Gaels GAC's interes...
05/29/2026

Community News: Children interested in learning about Gaelic sports, check out the Delaware County Gaels GAC's interest session on Monday, June 1st 👇

☀️ Join us next Monday June 1st for a free interest session for ages 5-17! Check out Delaware County Gaels GAC and learn about Gaelic sports while having fun playing 🏐🏑

6:15-7:30pm
Polo Field, Bryn Mawr
Bring friends!

Philadelphia Youth GAA Philadelphia GAA

Wednesdays are busy days here at the IDC! Yesterday we had a full house for our Silver to Gold lunch and bingo. In the e...
05/28/2026

Wednesdays are busy days here at the IDC! Yesterday we had a full house for our Silver to Gold lunch and bingo.

In the evening we hosted a Philadelphia Youth GAA training course in our conference room. In our main room, we hosted a dynamic intergenerational Women’s Mental Health program, presented by Jenn Cleary. Thank you to Jenn for sharing her time and talents with our community!

Thanks to the generous support of our community we have been able to move into a bigger and better space accommodating the needs of our community 💚

Reminder: Our Genealogy Group will meet tonight at 7 pm EST on Zoom. Lori will share parts of her presentation about the...
05/28/2026

Reminder: Our Genealogy Group will meet tonight at 7 pm EST on Zoom. Lori will share parts of her presentation about the Irish who were in America before the Revolution.

Email [email protected] for the link to join.

Check out our programs and events for the week ahead 👇☘️ Tuesday, May 26 @ the IDC➡ Art Class, 11 am☘️ Wednesday, May 27...
05/26/2026

Check out our programs and events for the week ahead 👇

☘️ Tuesday, May 26 @ the IDC
➡ Art Class, 11 am

☘️ Wednesday, May 27 @ the IDC
➡ Silver to Gold Lunch, 12 - 2 pm **If you plan to attend, please register today!
➡ Mindful in May - Women's Mental Health with Jenn Cleary, 7 pm

☘️ Thursday, May 28
➡ Films with Friends, 1 pm @ the IDC
➡ Genealogy Group Meeting, 7 pm via Zoom

📍IMPORTANT: Our Center is located at 920 West Chester Pike in Havertown. Please note, we are across the Pike from Sacred Heart School and Dunkin Donuts.
(Google maps is sending users to a different location)

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05/25/2026

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Thank you to our Community Social Worker, Morley McCaul Luciani, and a great friend of the IDC, Jenn Cleary, we are able...
05/25/2026

Thank you to our Community Social Worker, Morley McCaul Luciani, and a great friend of the IDC, Jenn Cleary, we are able to host a vital Youth Mental Health First Aid Training next month.

📅 2 parts: Friday, June 12 from 6-9pm
and
Saturday, June 13 from 8:30am-12pm

🫶 Jennifer Cleary, LSW is the certified trainer

👉 $15 registration fee --> https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/5BZNNRJJ7RWRJ

Registration ends June 8th

❓Contact Morley at [email protected] or call 610-789-6355

CHAT, a place and some space

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920 West Chester Pike
Havertown, PA
19083

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