Coventry Irish Society new memberships campaign
February 9, 2023

You can now join the charity and be part of the support network for the vulnerable Irish in Coventry and the Midlands. Memberships cost a minimum of £2 per-month.


From our new website members will receive a monthly e-Newsletter and regular updates, as well as discounted tickets to our events. You will be able to keep in touch with what’s happening in Coventry’s Irish community networks, and all whilst supporting the Society’s work.


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Coventry Irish Society has moved to Eaton House

We are delighted to inform you of our new offices, 2nd Floor Eaton House, Eaton Road, Coventry, CV1 2FJ.

The charity now has room for both advice and cultural services. This includes the relaunch of our Irish History exhibition ‘Irish Heart, Coventry Home’ a Café area, welfare and health advice and a new Irish Survivors project covering the Midlands area.

Coventry Irish Society is open Monday – Friday 10am – 4pm for advice, support and information.


This includes Irish passports and citizenship, health and welfare benefits, Irish pensions, housing and a specialist support service for Irish Survivors. We host a variety of social and cultural events including a St. Patrick’s Day Festival, an Elders Lunch Club and an Annual Summer Ball.

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