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London’s home of Irish culture


T e Irish Cultural Centre (ICC) is based in Hammersmith, London. It has been the home of Irish arts and culture in the UK for the past 29 years. T e venue’s state-of-the-art building houses an impressive performance auditorium, a modern bar lounge, Irish library, art gallery and multiple meeting spaces. As primarily a cultural enter-


tainment venue, the ICC’s exten- sive events programme includes concerts, fi lm screenings and exhibi- tions across all art forms, including: music, fi lm, theatre, literature and visual arts. It has hosted many notable guests, such as HRH King Charles III, Van Morrison, Dara Ó Briain, Colm Tóibín, Edna O’Brien, Mary Black, Eddi Reader, Moya Brennan, Ardal O’Hanlon, Adrian Dunbar, Altan, Ralph McTell, Mary Coughlan, Martin Hayes, Sharon Shannon, Chris O’Dowd, Stephen Rea, Tommy Prine, Fergal Keane and more. In addition, the centre off ers formal courses in the Irish language, Irish dancing and music lessons in traditional Irish instruments, such as bodhrán, fi ddle, fl ute, tin whistle, harp, concertina, singing, guitar, banjo and mandolin. Renowned for hosting the best


and most varied Irish arts and educational programme outside of Ireland, the Irish Cultural Centre in Hammersmith also plays an active role within the wider community,


Room Hire The Irish Cultural Centre (ICC)


also offers room hire for private events and meetings. Its spaces range from state-of-the-art auditoriums to smaller meeting rooms that can be used for a range of different activities. Learn more at: irishculturalcentre.co.uk/ room-hire


aiming to promote Irish culture to the Irish diaspora in London as well as also to those of non-Irish heritage. Celebrating equality, inclu- sion and diversity, its programme aims to attract people of all ages, backgrounds, interests and diverse heritages to share in its work. T e centre prides itself on being an open and welcoming space for anybody to connect with Irish arts and culture. It has been a registered charity since 2013. T is autumn’s artistic programme


includes world-renowned acts such as Sharon Shannon, Eleanor McEvoy, ‘T e Legend of Luke Kelly’, Lúnasa, Declan O’Rourke and Andy Irvine; literary


events featuring


authors


Christine Dwyer Hickey and Daniel Mulhall; new fi lms such as T at T ey May Face T e Rising Sun; and groundbreaking theatre. T e Irish Cultural Centre


Hammersmith also presents a vibrant and inclusive community programme for all to get involved with. Community activities include afternoon tea dances, singing, knit- ting and craft groups, exercise classes, poetry meet-ups and a free weekly traditional music session. T e centre also off ers specifi c crea- tive workshops and courses in crea- tive writing and theatre discussion groups. T e majority of the events are all family friendly and the centre also runs specifi c events for children such as puppet making and story- telling. In addition, music lessons start from eight years old and Irish dancing lessons from four years old. For all information and


how to purchase tickets, visit: irishculturalcentre.co.uk


The Irish Cultural Centre is offering readers a


special 10% discount on tickets with code TICKET10. Visit the website to book. Offer ends 10 Oct 2024


irishculturalcentre.co.uk T: 020 8563 8232 E: info@irishculturalcentre.co.uk


X: @MyICCLondon, Facebook/Instagram: @IrishCulturalCentre YouTube: Irish Cultural Centre Hammersmith


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