December 1, 2024

 What’s Another Year as 2024 Comes to a Close! As we reflect on the past 12 months, and look ahead to the Center’s 50th anniversary milestone, it’s clear this has been another excellent year for our beloved Irish Center. 2024 brought significant growth in...

November 1, 2024

Building for the Future: A Sustainable and Thriving Irish Center in San Francisco The Irish Center has been a special gathering place for Irish culture and the community in San Francisco for 50 years. Our two-story building is full of memories, but it’s also aging,...

October 1, 2024

Got Pipes: The Journey of our Young Irish Pipers This month, we proudly spotlight the young Irish Pipers band, who gather at the Irish Center every Monday and Thursday night to practice. On September 21st, they performed brilliantly with the older members of the band...

September 1, 2024

Ambassador on Both Sides of the Pond This summer, during a three-week stay in Ireland, I was often asked, “What is San Francisco like for the Irish?” Whether on the Pacific or Atlantic side, I find myself acting as an informal ambassador, promoting and...

August 1, 2024

A Sojourn In Southwest Ireland: Embracing Tradition And Community  This month, my message comes from the heart of the Irish countryside in southwest County Limerick, where the counties of Kerry, Cork, and Limerick converge. I am staying in the quaint village of...