Celebrating Mo Mowlam | Equal-i-tea
May 25, 2025
“People working together can overcome many obstacles and by doing so can make the world a better place” - Mo Mowlam
Mo Mowlam was a real changemaker; her courage and humanity played a vital role in bringing about The Good Friday Agreement / Belfast Agreement.
Mo was an extraordinary, inspirational woman, and we’re very proud of her Coventry roots. We invite you to join us at our cross-community Equal-i-tea
on Tuesday 19 August 2025
to celebrate Mo’s life and values on the 20th anniversary of her passing.
Join us for a cross-community afternoon tea & an opportunity to learn more about Mo and her values as a peace builder. We will also unveil our community collage; In Her Footsteps
– A tribute to the everyday women in our community who have shaped our values and made the world a better place.
Time:
12.00 – 3.00 pm
Venue:
The Coventry Irish Society, 2nd Floor, Eaton House, Eaton Road, Coventry CV1 2FJ
Admission:
£10 per person (which covers entry and an afternoon tea with sandwiches and cake). Advanced booking is essential for this ticket-only event.
Tickets can be obtained by seeing a member of staff in the office, or by emailing: cis@covirishsoc.org.uk or by telephoning us on 024 7625 6629.
Coventry Irish Society are delighted to host guest speaker, Dr Ian Malcolm, Irish language teacher, broadcaster, journalist, & political commentator, for an engaging talk on the Irish language as a shared cultural treasure open to everyone of all backgrounds. Delivered in English, this talk will highlight the rich history and beauty of the Irish language, with reflections on its long presence across these islands and its place in today’s society. Advance booking only. To book your free place please email: cis@covirishsoc.org.uk
Linda Ervine was born into a working-class Protestant family in east Belfast. She is the manager of the first Irish language centre to be based in a loyalist area. When she began learning Irish in 2011, no one would have conceived of the idea of an Irish language centre in the heart of east Belfast but despite the many difficulties, Turas is now one of the largest providers of Irish language classes in Belfast. She is the founder of Scoil na Seolta, the first Integrated school to teach through the medium of Irish. In 2021 she was honoured to receive the MBE for her work promoting the Irish language. In 2023 she was given an honorary doctorate by Queen’s University and in 2025 she was made a member of the Royal Irish Academy as well as an honorary degree from Trinity College in June that year and an honorary degree from the Open University in October 2025. In March 2026, she was appointed to the Irish Council of State by President Catherine Connolly. About the event: Thursday 11 June | 1pm-1.45pm. This is a FREE online webinar. To book, please email us: cis@covirishsoc.org.uk with names and contact emails of all attendees. Registration closes 04 June 2026. The online link will be emailed to attendees prior to the event. With support from: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Reconciliation Fund.
Join us as we celebrate St. Patrick's Day 2026 in Coventry with events, live performances, plenty of craic and lots to discover!
