Thursday 17th July 2008

Out of the Archives

This year’s annual One Day Conference will take place at the Irish World Heritage Centre on Saturday the 27th of September The theme of the conference this year is ‘Out of the Archives’ and we plan to take a look at key events and key figures in Irish histor.. Read full story >>

Monday 21st April 2008

Dana In Concert

Dana Rosemary Scallon will appear for one special night at the Irish World Heritage Centre on Friday the 23rd of May.. Read full story >>

Thursday 24th March 2008

St Wilfrid's CCE Plays Host to Special Events

February and March were busy months for the Committee of Saint Wilfrid’s CCE, based here at the Irish World Heritage Centre.
On February the 8th a tribute to Pat Sweeney saw traditional Irish musicians from all over Manchester and the Northwest come together to create a lively night of entertainment. Read full story >>

Sunday 10th February 2008

The Irish World Heritage Centre plays host to Taoiseach Bertie Aherne

The Irish Community was out in strength on Sunday the 10th of February, when Bertie Ahern visited the Irish World Heritage Centre with the Irish Ambassador to the UK, David Cooney... Read full story >>

Thursday 17th January 2008

The Banshee is heading to Manchester

In July 2007 a new play - written by Midwest Radio presenter Tommy Marren - was staged in County Mayo as part of a charity initiative undertaken by the station. At that time there were no plans to perfom the play again but.. Read full story >>

Monday 11th December 2007

Education Drive

There has been a massive educational drive taking place here at the Irish World Heritage Centre over the last few months.. Read full story >>

Friday 6th December 2007

Cheethams Winter Wonderland

Thursday the 6th of December saw the Irish World Heritage Centre being transformed into a magical Winter Wonderland. Read full story >>

Friday 9th November 2007

Evening lectures at the Irish World Heritage Centre

The Irish World Heritage Centre will host two evening lectures in November to mark the 140th Anniversary of the Manchester Martyrs . Read full story >>

Friday 2nd November 2007

Local children create Irish mural

Children from Manchester PRU team up with local community artists Tony Brady and Daniel Wheatley at the Irish World Heritage to create and impressive Irish themed mural. Read full story >>

Friday 26th October 2007

Sligo Tourism host networking event

The October Manchester Irish Professional Network (IPN) event was hosted by the Sligo Tourism Partnership and was held at the Irish World Heritage Centre. Read full story >>

Monday 1st October 2007

Flight of the Earls conference a great success!

The response from delegates who attended the annual one-day conference left us in no doubt about what an enjoyable enriching day it was. Read full story >>