ROAR on the boys in Green! Great food, great craic and (hopefully!) a great result at The London Irish Centre.

Throughout February and March we are delighted to be showing all 6 Nations Irish matches.

Our comfortable and spacious room with large projector screen is the… perfect place for groups, friends, family or individuals to watch the game and soak up some Irish culture and atmosphere.

Alongside the un-missable live action, there will be live Irish entertainment so please join us and enjoy some genuine Irish craic!

Why not give our Hub bar and restaurant a try and enjoy some true Irish hospitality. Peter Gowan; our Irish head chef will be serving delicious home cooked, Irish classics with a variety of light snacks to hearty dishes suitable for all ages.

Below are the dates we will be showing the games;

SUNDAY 5TH FEBRUARY
IRELAND V WALES, 15.00 KO
AVIVA STADIUM, DUBLIN

SATURDAY 11TH FEBRUARY
FRANCE V IRELAND, 20.00 KO
STADE DE FRANCE, PARIS

SATURDAY 25TH FEBRUARY
IRELAND V ITALY, 13.30 KO
AVIVA STADIUM, DUBLIN

SATURDAY 10TH MARCH
IRELAND V SCOTLAND, 17.00 KO
AVIVA STADIUM, DUBLIN

SATURDAY 17TH MARCH
ENGLAND V IRELAND, 17.00 KO
TWICKENHAM, LONDON

If you require any further information or if you would like to book a table please give one of the team a call. We would be delighted to help. We look forward to seeing you.

www.londonirishcentre.org

We are delighted to be open again after completion of the first phase of our refurb project.

So far we have rejuvenated our front café/bar, the McNamara Hall and the main corridor and toilets.

Come by and say hello!

Welcome to The London Irish Centre.

The London Irish Centre has been a ‘home away for home’ for the city’s Irish community for over fifty years. Established in the 1950s to meet the welfare needs of the huge wave of Irish emigrants arriving in the UK, the Centre continues to provide a wide range of quality services.

Our work covers three key areas – community welfare, culture, and conferencing and banqueting.

Community welfare involves looking after the needs and interests of the Irish community in London, of which a large number are elderly, and in many cases isolated. Our drop in advice service, outreach workers, and friendly Day Centre Lunch Club provide support, social opportunities, and a friendly face to our elderly clients.

Our doors are also open to recent arrivals from Ireland. We can offer help and support in getting started in the big city.

The London Irish Centre is also home to the ‘Irish Healthy Living Project’, which works to maintain independence and improve the quality of life amongst the elderly, through an eclectic mix of top quality classes, groups and activities.

Let’s not forget our large troop of volunteers that provide invaluable support to our work across the board..

The second aspect of our work involves the promotion of contemporary and traditional Irish culture. We deliver a diverse programme of music, dance, film, comedy and more, showcasing the very best of Irish creativity and tradition. This programme includes the Return to Camden Town Festival, the UK’s largest Irish music festival.

Alongside these events we run a strong education programme, which offers the opportunity to learn to play Irish music, learn a jig or reel, or even study towards the European Qualification in The Irish Language.

Finally, our great facilities are available for hire. We have spaces that can facilitate everything from small meetings up to 300-capacity concerts or conferences, all at reasonable rates, with the assurance of a top quality experience. Click here for more info.

For many years we have operated an advice service to the Irish community in London. Our work continues to be carried out by a dedicated and welcoming team of professional advisors.

WE CAN HELP WITH:

Welfare benefits: Pensions – JSA – Income support – DLA – Attendance allowance – Tax credits – Housing benefit – Council tax benefit – Budgeting loans – Community care grants – Incapacity benefit – Overpayments – Appeals – Employment support allowance

Housing: Council – Sheltered housing – Housing associations – Hostels – Refuges – Private rented – Retuning to Ireland

Other: Irish passports and Birth certificates – NINO allocations – Registering with a doctor – Counselling referral – Alcohol and drug problems – Missing persons – Furniture projects – Grants from charities – Debt

… and many other issues.

OPENING HOURS
Monday 9.30am – 12.30pm/2.00pm – 4.00pm
Tuesday 9.30am – 12.30pm/2.00pm – 4.00pm
Wednesday 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Thursday 9.30am – 12.30pm/2.00pm – 4.00pm
Friday 9.30am – 12.30pm

Please don’t hesitate to drop in if you need help. We’re more than happy to assist.

You do not need an appointment to come and see one of our advice staff. You will be greeted at reception, and as soon as one of the team members bcomes available, you will be seen.

Venue Hire London

Venue hire facilities are available at The London Irish Centre to suit all types of events. A conference venue hire for up to 300 people. Private party venue for small or large numbers of guests. A wedding venue in London, accommodating up to 300 sit down guests. We are also a licenced venue for your wedding ceremony. Or you may require a medium sized training conference room for a 100 seated guests. Examination rooms, meeting rooms, awards ceremonies, banqueting events, dinner dances, social events – we welcome them all.

If you wish to request availability of one of our four suites or rooms available for venue hire, please view our Venue Hire London Enquiry page, phone (020) 7916 7272 or email venuehire@londonirishcentre.org.