HAPPY ST. PATRICKS DAY!
LÁ FHÉILE PÁDRAIG SONA DUIT!
St. Patricks day is here once more and Irish Community Care Manchester are celebrating Irish culture the only way we know how with parades, music, dancing, (maybe a bit of) drinking and a whole lot of craic!
We want to provide the best service possible, bringing culturally specific celebrations to the most vulnerable in our community and so, in between raising a Guinness or two, we encourage you to donate to ICCM this St. Patrick's Day using the link below:​​​
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ALL MONTH
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Manchester Irish Passport:
Heritage Hunt​
Where: Irish World Heritage Centre 1 Irish Town Way, Cheetham Hill, Manchester M8 0AE
Cost: Free (online), £2.50 physical passport from ICCM office or our St Anne's Square shop
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Print out or pick up a passport (from the Irish Community Care Office or from our Siopa na hÉireann in the Irish Village at St Anne’s Square), or download the PDF version to print at home/view on your device here, and follow the clues & addresses on each spot and see if you can find out their Irish connection or stories.
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TUESDAY 11 MARCH
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Seanchas: Storytelling Evening
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Time: from 7pm
Where: The Horseshoe, 14 Chapel Street, Levenshulme, M19 3QA
Cost: Free, £5 donation or custom donation tickets on Eventbrite
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Pronounced 'sharn-uh-hus' immerse yourself in the rich Irish tradition & culture of storytelling through poetry, music & singing, folklore and more!
If you'd like to register interest in a 5 minute slot to perform on the evening, please email, call, text or WhatsApp Alfie with a brief description of what you'd like to do: a.austin@irishcommunitycare.com / 07305065801
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WEDNESDAY 12 MARCH
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The Big Irish Quiz!
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Time: from 6:30pm
Where: Irish Village, St Ann's Square, M2 7LF
Cost: £2pp donation entry fee
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With prizes for the winners & ultimate losers, test your knowledge of the Emerald Isle and help raise money for Irish Community Care Manchester and it wouldn't be an Irish event without a good raffle!​​​​​​​​
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No more than teams of up to 6 recommended, but individuals also welcome.
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SUNDAY 16 MARCH
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St Patrick's Parade
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Time: from 12pm
Where: Starting point: Irish World Heritage Centre, 1 Irish Town Way, Cheetham Hill, Manchester M8 0AE
Cost: FREE
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Promising to be bigger and better than last year, the St Patrick's Parade will set off from Irish World Heritage Centre.
If you would like to enter the parade as a walking entry or with a float, email manager@iwhc.com
Full route tba.
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THURSDAY 20 MARCH
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Irish Film Night: Mrs Robinson
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Time: from 7pm
Where: Irish World Heritage Centre, 1 Irish Town Way, Cheetham Hill, Manchester M8 0AE (Ulster Gallery)
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Cost: FREE (please register on Eventbrite)
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Unfolding a story about female leadership, human rights activism and climate action, MRS ROBINSON tells the inspirational life story of change-maker Mary Robinson: Ireland’s first female President, a pioneering UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, and the successor of Nelson Mandela as Chair of The Elders.
Come join us at the Irish World Heritage Centre Manchester for a special event celebrating Irish culture through film followed by Q&A discussion.
Presented by Irish Community Care Manchesster in partnership with Project Dandelion.
All ages welcome. Lift access to screening venue is available.​
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7-17 MARCH
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Siopa na hÉireann (Irish Shop)
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Time: 12-5pm
Where: Irish Village, St Ann's Square, M2 7LF
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Get Irish foods, drinks & goods from our Siopa na hÉireann (or Irish Shop in English), as well as buying a physical Manchester Irish Passport: Heritage Hunt booklet.
Please see our social media for updates.
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