London Irish Centre

Our venue is available to hire for filming, photoshoots and rehearsals. 🎥 By hiring one of our spaces, you’re sustaining our charity’s work, so that we can support more people through our community services and deliver greater arts, culture and education programmes. Get in touch with our team on 079 0303 4603 or email bookings@londonirishcentre.org for enquiries. #venuehire #londonvenues #eventspace #filmlondon

Conor* is a client living locally who regularly visits the centre. He has complex mental and physical care needs that can make his day-to-day life a struggle. Through appointments and wellbeing calls with our Health Navigator aimed at building trust, Conor has now reengaged with statutory health and care services, helping to guide him towards a more stable condition. If you or your loved ones need health support, contact our helpline on 0800 200 6022, or email community@londonirishcentre.org *Name changed for confidentiality.

This Friday, we welcome the brilliant Ian Harte, Clinton Morrison and Alan Kelly to the LIC. The former players will reveal their highs and lows in an uncensored look back on their time playing for Ireland. Expect stories, craic, music and more, as we come together ahead of Ireland vs England this Sunday. 🇮🇪 In partnership with Jameson Irish Whiskey and ROI Soccer Supporters Club London. https://lnkd.in/eKZvQrsa #Ireland #football #sport

Our supporters enable our life changing work. 💚 Monthly donations and tickets to our events all go towards helping deliver our community services. In the last month… £151,777 extra income was generated for clients. 35 new Irish passports were witnessed. 616 hot meals were served in the community café. 8 client benefit appeals were won. 15 people received assistance completing disability benefit forms. Follow the link to see how you can get involved… https://lnkd.in/ew9AwCt3

It's Befriending Week! This service improves mental wellbeing and helps to combat loneliness, by connecting people with dedicated volunteers for regular phone calls or home visits. 💚 “I really like her visiting me - we’ve the same sense of humour and have a laugh. We talk about TV as we watch the same kind of thing” - Bridget (client) “Befriending is the most enjoyable and rewarding experience. Being able to make someone smile and laugh when they're feeling so lonely and isolated. I'm so glad I’m volunteering with LIC” - Helen (volunteer) Help us spread the word this week and raise awareness for this vital service. #BefriendingWeek #Befriending

We recently launched this month’s artist exhibition by Niall MacCrann. Niall has been involved with the LIC for a long time, so it was a great opportunity to gather together and celebrate his brilliant work. “It was incredible to have such a good turnout, and to hear from so many people that my paintings spoke to them. I spoke on the night about how one of the paintings relates to having a bit of land somewhere that you have a connection to, and how fortunate I felt to have that. I now also feel so fortunate to have a strong connection with the London Irish Centre, and am so excited for future projects and collaborations here.” Niall’s exhibition, titled Do you Feel Irish? explores the theme of feeling “sort of Irish”. His work draws from an extensive collection of observational drawings made in bars, trains, pools, and gigs, both in his native Dublin and at the LIC. Come and immerse yourself in this unique exploration of Irishness and belonging.

Looking for a venue for your corporate event, conference or training day? Get in touch with our team today for a seamless process from start to finish, with all the amenities you need for a successful event. To enquire, email bookings@londonirishcentre.org https://lnkd.in/dvwSavVq

It's #AdviceWeek, a time to celebrate the amazing work advice services perform for those in need across the country. This year so far, we've held 1160 advice appointments. We help people with a range of issues, from housing problems to claiming benefits, to supporting those made homeless. If you or your loved ones need help and support to not hesitate to call our dedicated response line on 0800 200 6022, or email us at community@londonirishcentre.org 💚

Exciting news for DCU Alumni! 🎓 To celebrate the launch of the London chapter of the Dublin City University Alumni network, the LIC is hosting an opportunity for graduates who have built successful careers or are just starting out in London to come together, share experiences, and make connections. The evening will kick off with networking drinks, followed by an inspiring panel discussion and Q&A with four prestigious DCU alumni, including: 🎓Prof. Dáire Keogh, President of DCU 🎓Laura Whitmore, DCU alumni, TV & radio presenter and media personality 🎓Rosaleen Blair CBE, industry entrepreneur, London Irish Centre chair and DCU Honorary Doctorate 🎓Medb Riordan, DCU alumna and BAFTA-winning film producer Link below to find out more and register your interest! https://ow.ly/BNcO50TNElq

Today kicks off Advice Week, and we’re proud to be part of it, highlighting the transformative impact of advice services for those in need. Over the past year, our community services have seen a 21% increase in demand. Our dedicated team works tirelessly to ensure everyone who walks through our doors is met with a warm Irish welcome and the support they need. Help us spread the word this week and raise awareness for these vital services. #AdviceWeek #AdviceSaves