The Galway Society of Philadelphia

The Galway Society of Philadelphia We are an Irish Society in the Philadelphia Area This was the beginning of The Galway Society of Philadelphia. History repeated in 1965.

On a Sunday afternoon in March 1909, a group of eleven immigrants met in Carpenters Hall in Philadelphia to form an Irish society. The purpose according to record, "To cultivate more intimately the generous impulses of the human heart and bring into closer communion the men who have memories to refresh, purposes to declare and objects to accomplish." Ten years later, the Society had a membership o

f over four hundred men. By the end of World War One, forty-three members had served in the United States Armed Services. One paid the supreme sacrifice on the battlefield in France. The Society feels proud of its many notable accomplishments and its many contributions to Irish political and cultural causes. In 1935, when the triumphant Galway Football Team visited our fair city they were feted by the Society. When the Bishop of Galway visited Philadelphia in the early sixties, he was the guest at a banquet and received a generous donation. Later on during construction of the Great Galway Cathedral, a stained glass window was donated in memory of the late members of the Galway Society. When the Irish Center was purchased in 1959, the Society was one of the biggest investors in that venture. Although membership has dwindled in late years, the Society has managed to survive,despite many adversities. Membership has been expanded to include women and any Irish-American who wishes to continue the traditions and further the ideals of those eleven Founding Fathers.

 To be ‘quintessentially Irish’ is to embrace a rich tapestry of culture, from lively music sessions in cozy pubs to he...
03/06/2024

 To be ‘quintessentially Irish’ is to embrace a rich tapestry of culture, from lively music sessions in cozy pubs to heartfelt storytelling over a cup of tea. It’s about cherishing tradition, welcoming strangers with warmth, and finding humor even in the toughest of times and having a bit of craic at the best of times.

Wanna say congratulations in our Ad book and Digi-Ad in the room on Nov 12th for:Hall of Fame induction:Pat & Nancy Boyl...
10/25/2023

Wanna say congratulations in our Ad book and Digi-Ad in the room on Nov 12th for:
Hall of Fame induction:
Pat & Nancy Boyle
The Conaghan Family
Pete Hand
and
The Commodore Barry Award:
Pari Livermore

07/31/2020

A Proud long-time member of the Galway Society has passed. We are extremely sad to share the news of the passing of Billy Brennan. Billy was a great friend of the Irish Center and a visionary behind our library. His hard work was instrumental in making our library a reality. Our prayers are with his wife, Mary, and his family and friends during this very sad time. May you rest in peace, Billy ☘️ You will be missed.

View WILLIAM BRENNAN's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.

Last day of April Showers, will bring May Flowers - & Hope.
04/30/2020

Last day of April Showers, will bring May Flowers - & Hope.

03/04/2020

CNN Travel hails this city on Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way as an "artsy enclave."

04/24/2019
To all our friends and Family, please help make this a great time. Please call for tickets. We would love to see you the...
04/08/2015

To all our friends and Family, please help make this a great time. Please call for tickets. We would love to see you there.

04/08/2015

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6815 Emlen Street
Philadelphia, PA
19119

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