The Irish World Heritage Centre prides itself as being a major venue for Irish culture in Manchester and the northwest of England.

As part of our aim to widen access to Irish culture and heritage, we provide a home to a variety of education groups and weekly classes which provide you with the opportunity to learn Set and Step Dancing, Creative Writing and Poetry, Gaelic Language Lessons and Traditional Irish Music.

Newcomers are very welcome to come along and join any of the classes we host.

Monday

Set Dancing Class
9.00pm - 11.00pm
Contact Barbara Aherne: 0161 740 4675

Step Dancing Class
7.00pm - 9.00pm
Contact Anita Seddon: 0161 308 4373
Julie Cars: 0161 308 4585

Wednesday

Irish Community Care - Over 50's activity group
A weekly social activity including bingo,dancing and refreshments.
12.30 - 3.00pm
For more information, contact Kath Cunningham on 0161 205 9105

Irish Language Class
Conradh na Gaelige runs classes every Wednesday night at the centre during term time. This is for people at all levels, whether wishing to start learning or to improve their Irish Language skills. The first hour of the session is devoted to learning in small groups, then after a short break there are presentations and talks on different aspects of Irish Culture.

Full details are available at our website or by emailing the secretary Niall Murphy at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Irish Dancing
Beginners: 5.45 pm
Advanced: 7.00pm
Contact Stella Moore: 0161 336 2288

Thursday

Irish music lessons for children
7.00pm - 9.00pm
Contact Michelle O'Leary: 0161 202 1515

Manchester Irish Writers group
Poetry and creative writing
Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month
7.00pm
Contact Rose Morris: 0161 202 1200

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