We have been working hard to represent The Coventry Irish Society and to build partnerships for the benefit of the Charity. Here are some recent pictures of just
some of the many activities we have been involved with.
First Pop-Up-Gaeltacht at the Irish Embassy GB
Bez Martin, Kathi Leahy, Caroline Brogan, Colette Franklin with Deputy Ambassador, Orla McBreen
Peace & Reconciliation Workshop to mark the 50th anniversary of the Birmingham Pub Bombings
CIS’ Caroline Brogan at the Peace and Reconciliation Workshop
Business conference at the Birmingham Council House, November 2024 where the Lord Mayor of Birmingham hosted a delegation of Irish businesses and civic dignitaries.
CIS’ Caroline Brogan pictured with (1) Lord Mayor of Clare and civic dignitaries (2) Chair of West Midlands Irish
Business Group, Eileen Schofield and Irish Deputy Ambassador to GB, Orla McBreen, (3) Lord Mayor of
Birmingham
Irish in Britain – Healthy Ageing Project
We are working with Irish in Britain to support their fantastic Healthy Ageing Project. We will be giving a short presentation about CIS at their Healthy Ageing Project Event in Manchester in March 2025 and will be holding various health awareness sessions at CIS.
L-R – Mina Sonariwo of Irish in Britain with CIS’ Simon McCarthy, Caroline Brogan and Manisha O’Malley
Emigrant Support Programme
We are very grateful to the Government of Ireland’s Emigrant Support Programme for the vital support they provide. CIS’ Caroline Brogan was at the Irish Embassy for the announcement by Minister Seán Fleming of over £6.4 million to fund
organisations and projects supporting Irish organisations across Britain. Further details here.
World Mental Health Day
CIS’ Caroline Brogan attended a very insightful panel discussion, which included speakers from iCAP, at the Irish Embassy, to raise awareness on World Mental Health Day.
Coventry & Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce
CIS is a member of the CW Chamber of Commerce. We have held some productive meetings with their team to ensure that we get the best out of membership, have featured on their platforms, and have attended their networking events, such as the launch night of their Annual Awards, at The Belgrade Theatre (pictured below).
University of Warwick
Following successful meetings with the Warwick Institute of Engagement at The University of Warwick, we have met with various departments at the University, including their Law Department, and Medical School, to plan collaborative projects and events for 2025 and beyond, such as a free pop-up health check clinic at CIS and breast cancer awareness session. More details to follow shortly! Image: CIS’ Caroline Brogan with Professor Helen Wheatley, Director of the Warwick Institute of Engagement
