‘Irish Heart, Coventry Home’ Relaunch Night | 16th June 2023
August 18, 2023
We were delighted that 120 people attended what was a wonderful celebratory night of our Irish history project relaunch, ‘Irish Heart, Coventry Home’.
Download David Cairn's Speech here
The project that documents the contribution of the Irish community that came to live in Coventry between 1940-1970 was originally displayed at the Herbert Art Gallery in March 2018. Fabulous speeches were given by Dr Kieran McCarthy, who was sworn in as Cork City Lord Mayor on the 23rd June 2023, and our Honorary President, David Cairns who was 90 years old on the 7th June!
We thought you would appreciate the transcript of David Cairn’s short speech. There were 6 speakers in total in what was an emotional night where we remembered the contribution of that wonderful generation of Irish that contributed so much to the city. Thank you to everyone that attended!
The exhibition is now on permanent display at our 2nd Floor Eaton House offices, it is open from Monday to Friday from 2pm-4pm. We look forward to seeing many of you there.
Join us at our Ciorcal Comhrá Irish Language Christmas Party on Wednesday 2 December, 11.00 – 1.00 pm. A donation of £3 pp would be greatly appreciated. Light refreshments will be provided, but please feel free to bring your own food and drink too. All welcome, but advanced booking is essential please. To book a place please email us: cis@covirishsoc.org.uk
Coventry Irish Society launches new #GaeilgeOnTheGo flashcards to support and encourage learning and practising new words in Irish. Check out our next set of #GaeilgeOnTheGo Halloween flashcards and see how many words you know! Night Time We’re delighted to share our next set of #GaeilgeOnTheGo Irish language flashcards, featuring useful vocabulary relating to time, night-time and sleep. A lovely way to practise a little bit of An Ghaeilge while the seasons change.
You can now find us at Sun Alliance House, Coventry.
