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.


Click here to get started

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.

Coventry Irish Society Launches Films to Secure Permanent Self Sustaining Irish Heritage Centre

October 13, 2025
Coventry Irish Society is pleased to announce the publication of 2 new promotional films about the Charity’s work with the aim of securing a permanent Irish Heritage Centre.

Stephen Travers Presents The Miami Showband Massacre Story

September 22, 2025
Join us for a powerful and moving evening with Stephen Travers , bassist with the Miami Showband , as he shares his personal journey of survival, loss, and campaign for truth following the 1975 Miami Showband massacre – one of the darkest chapters of The Troubles. This unique event, hosted by Coventry Irish Society and supported by the Irish Government's Department of Foreign Affairs' Reconciliation Fund , explores themes of peacebuilding, resilience, and fight for truth and justice. More information on Stephen and his new book can be found here. Don't miss this opportunity to hear firsthand from a voice of history and courage. Admission is free, but places are limited – booking is required. To reserve your ticket, please book an advanced ticket through Eventbrite below. Wednesday 15 October 2025. Doors open: 6.00 PM | Event: 6.30–8.00 PM 📍 Coventry Irish Society, 2nd Floor, Eaton House, Eaton Road, Coventry CV1 2FJ

Beginners’ Irish Language (5 Week Course) Autumn 2025

September 15, 2025
Beginners’ Irish Language Autumn Course 2025 with Dr Ian Malcolm Professional Irish language teacher and acclaimed Journalist, Dr Ian Malcolm, will deliver a bespoke online course in Beginners’ Irish. This course will consist of 5x classes and will take place entirely over Zoom on Saturday mornings, with Dr Ian Malcolm. Course details: Saturday 4 October 2025 - Saturday 1 November 2025 with 5x classes on Saturday mornings, delivered via Zoom from 10.30 am – 12.30 pm (including a 20 minute break). The fee for this course is £70. Course materials: The class will use the textbook, Irish For Beginners (which is in the link below). This book costs in the region of £7.00 - £10.00 and it is strongly recommended that students purchase their own copies in advance of the course. You can find details of the course textbook here. Please contact us at cis@covirishsoc.org.uk or telephone 024 7625 6629 to obtain a booking form. Registration closes 30 September 2025 (or when course capacity is reached). Early booking is strongly recommended.
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