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.
The two films highlight the current work of the Charity and what the organisation has achieved since the Charity’s inception in 1993, including supporting 500 Irish Survivors through Redress. Included are a variety of interviews acting as a powerful testimony to the vital work that Coventry Irish Society does.
“This isn’t just Charity, it’s an investment in the future. We need a permanent home that allows us to generate our own income and become fully independent and sustainable for decades to come”. - Rory Ryan, Coventry Irish Society Chair
Find out more about Coventry Irish Society's Survivors Project below.
Produced by University of Warwick’s Charlie Byfield.
With special thanks to Helen Wheatley for setting the film project in motion as part of Warwick Institute of Engagement’s community outreach work.
Coventry Irish Society is moving!
Celebrate a feast day dating back to 15th century, bringing different communities together creatively to remember Coventry Godiva heritage of the past, heroes from different cultures and faiths of Coventry today.
We are hiring for - PA to the Manager This post is a 3 year fixed term role. Salary: £15,000 P.A, 15 hours per week. About us: Established in 1993, Coventry Irish Society (CIS) is a Charity providing a wide range of community health and support services to the Irish Community in Coventry. Coventry Irish Society has supported and celebrated the Irish community in Coventry and the Midlands since 1993 — from health and welfare services to festivals, heritage projects including our Oral History project ‘Irish Heart, Coventry Home’. We're a small dynamic charity with a big impact, and we're looking for an organised, personable PA to help our CEO keep everything running smoothly. The Role: As PA to the Manager, you'll be the right hand that keeps our finances, records, and databases in order — freeing up our Manager to focus on the bigger picture. This is a role for someone who enjoys precision and detail as much as people, at the centre of a busy and welcoming charity. To apply: Please email CEO Simon McCarthy simon.mccarthy@covirishsoc.org.uk with your CV and reasons for applying. Download and view full job role description below.
