Mary McAleese - President of Ireland

“I have sought a platform in which to draw these themes together and to launch what will be a key element of my Presidency - A Celebration of the Global Irish Family. I could not think of a more suitable forum than the Irish World Heritage Centre.

The Irish World Heritage Centre has made a superb contribution to Manchester and the North West. It is a model for what can be achieved elsewhere.”

Bertie Aherne TD - Prime Minister of Ireland

“I am pleased to send greetings from Ireland to all visitors to the web site of the Irish World Heritage Centre in Manchester.

The Centre has been a wonderful resource for the Irish Community in the Greater Manchester area since it opened in 1986.

It provides an ideal setting for the pursuit of Irish cultural activities and is a true compliment to the hard work of everyone involved, staff and volunteers alike.

I am particularly impressed by the expansion plans for the Centre and look forward to seeing them come to fruition.

This web site will be a valuable tool for all online visitors and I would urge you to take the time to explore it thoroughly.

I am sure it will inspire you to visit the Centre itself.”

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