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Irish World Heritage Centre Events
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
The Irish World Heritage Centre hosts many events over the year. This page is updated regularly with our forthcoming public events.
The following events are all in our diary. Please read all of the information fully and contact us if you have any queries. It’s also worth keeping an eye on our Facebook page for regular, on the day promotions and updates, too.
Friday 17th Nov 2023:
Memorial Mass
A mass will take place here at the Irish World Heritage Centre on Friday 10th November, Starting at 7pm. The Mass will be followed by a gathering, with music in the bar.
Anybody who has lost a loved one and would like to attend the mass, is very welcome.
Feel send the names of loved ones you’d like to be included in the Mass to us here bookings@iwhc.com or to Michelle O’Leary, directly.
Also, feel free to bring along a photograph of them on the night, so we can remember them during the Mass.
Saturday 18th Nov 2023:
Manchester Martyr’s Memorial
Join us on Saturday 18th November, at 7pm, as we host The Manchester Martyr’s Memorial. Damien Quinn, the Irish Ballad Singer and Double D, the Irish Band will be performing from 7pm. Tickets are £10 each, and can be purchased via the link below, in person at the IWHC or you can pay on the door if there are tickets left on the night. The event is in aid of Take the Martyrs Home. Please direct all queries to Manchester Martyrs directly.
You can find full information here.
Sunday 19th Nov 2023:
Vintage Christmas Fair 11am-4pm
We are thrilled to announce that on Sunday 19th November, we are hosting a Vintage Christmas Fair, ran by So Vintage!
Shoppers don’t need to buy a ticket in advance – Entry is £2 per person on the door. Please note: stalls are now sold out.
Please direct all queries to So Vintage, via the link below.
You can find full information here.
Friday 8th December 2023:
A Fairytale of the Pogues
This is a Tribute show, performed by The Rapparees
The Rapparees return to The Irish World heritage Centre on Friday 8th December 2023.
This is the perfect way to celebrate Christmas, so book early to avoid disappointment.
Sat 16th December 2023:
Breakfast With Santa at the IWHC
Join us on Sat 16th Dec for Breakfast with Santa!
It’s £10 per person for a cooked breakfast (served carvery style), plus the chance to meet Santa & take photos. Children will get a gift, too. Drinks are not included, but the bar and cafe will be open.
If Adults don’t want to eat, they can opt for a £5 entry-only ticket instead.
You can find full information, including how to book, here.
Monday 25th December 2023:
Christmas Dinner at the IWHC
The IWHC is opening for Christmas Dinner! Our Sunday Carvery has proven so popular, we are opening on Christmas Day itself, with a set festive menu!
Tables can be reserved from 1pm-3pm, and the bar is open from 11am-6pm – last orders is 5pm.
Please note, Christmas Lunch must be booked and paid for in advance – It’s £60 per adult and £30 per child.
You can find full information here.
Past Irish World Heritage Centre Events
Sorry you missed it! The below events have already happened, but we keep the information here just in case our customers want to reminisce.
Friday 3rd November 2023:
Declan Nerney Live at the IWHC Manchester
Join is on Friday 3rd November to see Declan Nerney & his band performing live!
Tickets are £20 each, and Declan Nerney & his band will be on stage from 8.30pm.
Tickets will be available online, from here soon, or you can call 07584855972 to get yours.
Sat 4th & Sun 5th Nov 2023:
Funfair & Free Bonfire Night Fireworks Display
We are having a FREE FIREWORKS DISPLAY on Sunday 5th November 2023 from approximately 7pm!
The Funfair will be open on Saturday 4th Nov from 2pm and Sunday 5th Nov, from 1pm. (The funfair is chargeable).
You can find full information here.
Monday 30th October 2023:
“Yeats to Music” by Brandies Band
Brandies Band is a performance made up of sparkling voices, bright melodies and WB Yeats’s greatest poems. They all come together in Yeats to Music.
The performers all love Irish poetry. So much so, they released an album of 10 original folk songs, based on poems by Yeats.
Celebrate the centenary of Yeats being awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature with Brandies Band and the wonderful voices of Factor 7. Sing along with the chorus of Words; be touched by Never Give all the Heart and clap along with The Song of Wandering Aengus. We can’t think of a better way to start off the week than attending this joyful concert.
Give us a call on 0161 697 4105 to get your tickets. (£5 Each).
Tuesday 31st October 2023:
Little Monsters Halloween Ball
Why not skip trick-or-treating this year and bring your little monsters to our Little Monsters Ball instead! Join us from 5pm-7pm on Halloween for ghoulish games, fun and treats!
Tickets cost just £5 per person. (Parents must stay too). Please call us on 0161 697 4105, or pop into the IWHC to book your tickets. Tickets must be paid for at the time of booking & fancy dress is encouraged.
Wed 27th September 2023:
Macmillan Coffee Afternoon
Join is on Wednesday 27th September 2023 for our Macmillan coffee afternoon. It’s running from 2pm to 5pm, and all proceeds will go to Macmillan Cancer Support.
The money you raise will support Macmillan’s vital work. It helps fund the amazing Macmillan nurses, answer calls on their Support Line, give financial support, and more.
***CANCELLED***
Noel Boland Live at the IWHC Manchester
***NOTICE***
Due to unforeseen circumstances, we are sad to announce that Noel Boland will no longer be performing at the IWHC on 7th October. Please contact your point of sale regarding refunds.
Thu 14th Sep 2023 – 7pm
Irish Consulate Meeting at The IWHC Manchester
The Trustees of the Irish Diaspora Foundation, supported by the Consulate General of Ireland, invite you to attend an information meeting to discuss the future of the Irish World Heritage Centre in Manchester, and to seek the support of the Irish community.
This meeting is open to everyone. There is no need to RSVP, just come along on the evening. We would also ask that you share this invitation with anyone else you feel would have an interest in attending.
This meeting is being chaired by an Irish Consulate representative.
***CANCELLED***
Bop & Bingo at the IWHC Manchester!
*** EVENT CANCELLED***
Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event has been cancelled.
Please note, online ticket sales for this event was being ran and managed by a 3rd party company, so all refund queries should be directed to them. You can also email the event organiser directly.
Saturday 29th July 2023:
Country & Irish Music Night in aid of ICC Manchester
Join is on Sat 29th July for a Country & Irish Music night with Telstar featuring Johnny Fingers McHugh and Marian Waldron.
Tickets are £10 each. Find out more & buy tickets here. (We are not managing this event, please direct all queries here).
Monday 17th July 2023
FREE Over 55’s Social Media Training Session
Join is on Monday 17th July for this FREE Social Media Training session for over 55’s. It’s being ran by the Royal Voluntary Service, so all queries should be directed to them. Booking is essential. Find out more here.
Thursday 27th April 2023
2023 IWHC Annual General Meeting
The 2023 IWHC Annual General Meeting is happening at the IWHC Manchester on Thursday 27th April 2023, from 7 pm.
All IWHC Members, past and present are welcome to attend. You can become an IWHC member by popping into the IWHC and paying the £6 membership fee. This must be done BEFORE the AGM, if you want to attend.
You can find out more here.
Friday 21st April 2023:
The Fureys.
Please note: This is a rescheduled event, so tickets purchased prior to Covid-19 are valid for this event. You can call us on 0161 697 4105 if you have any questions regarding tickets for this event. You can also email Manager@iwhc.com if preferred.
Irish Folk band The Furey’s, will be singing all of their hits in concert at the Irish World Heritage Centre.
Friday 7th April 2023:
The Kilkennys.
PLEASE NOTE: This event was originally scheduled for Thu 2nd Feb 2023, but was rescheduled due to The Kilkennys having another, unavoidable commitment.
The Kilkennys are a traditional Irish folk and ballad band. They are noted for their dynamic arrangements, charismatic rapport and energetic performances with audiences across the globe.
The band began touring Ireland in 1998. They decided to name themselves ‘The Kilkennys’ after their beloved home, Kilkenny City, in 2008.
See them live in the IWHC on Thu 2nd Feb 2023. The show starts at 8.30pm & the bar’s open late!
FOR TICKETS: CALL 0161 697 4105 / 07584 855972
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Sunday 9th April 2023
Easter Sunday Carvery
Join us this Easter Sunday for a Traditional Sunday Roast, between 1-5pm.
BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL. Please email bookings@iwhc.com with your party size and your contact details to secure your table. Alternatively, call 0161 697 4105 between 9 am and 5 pm on weekdays.
We will be offering a take-away service as well, so if you want a traditional Roast at home this Easter Sunday, without the stress (or washing-up) that comes with making it yourself, contact us to order yours. (Delivery is not available).
Every Sunday:
IWHC Car Boot & Table-Top Sale
The IWHC’s Weekly Car Boot Sale finished on 14th May 2023. Buyers are welcome from 8 am – 1 pm EVERY SUNDAY! The IWHC Gates (and cafe) will be open from 7.30 am to allow sellers to get set up, and ready for customers arriving from 8 am.
You can choose to sell from your car boot on our car park, or use a table in our covered outdoor area to the rear of the IWHC. There are also a limited number of tables available INSIDE the IWHC.
Friday 17th March 2023
St Patrick’s Day
We are celebrating St Patrick’s Day in style this year. We are serving full Irish breakfasts from 9am-4pm, and have live entertainment on from lunch time onwards.
The Funfair will be open from 12pm until 9pm, which is when the bar closes. Kids are permitted inside the IWHC Bar until 7pm.
You can find full information here.
Sunday 19th March 2023
Mother’s Day Sunday Lunch
Why not join us this Mother’s Day for a Sunday Roast? Let us take care of the cooking this year. We are serving a 3 course Sunday Roast from 1-5pm. Booking is required, please email bookings@iwhc.com or call 0161 697 4105 to book your table.
Children are permitted until 7pm. If you have any questions, give us a call on 0161 697 4105.
Saturday 11th March 2023
St Patrick’s Funfair & Fireworks
We are celebrating St Patrick’s Day early this year, so join us on Saturday 11th March 2023 for our St Patrick’s Funfair and Fireworks event.
The fireworks display is free to attend – no ticket required, and the Funfair will be open from 12pm until 9pm.
We’ve got live entertainment on the night, and food available in the bar. As always, children are permitted inside the IWHC Bar until 7pm.
You can find full information here.
Sunday 12th March 2023
St Patrick’s Day Parade
The Manchester St Patrick’s Day parade is back at the Irish World Heritage Centre for 2023!
Planning is now underway, and we will update the website with full information, once the event itinerary is complete.
If you’d like to volunteer or have an input into how the event will be ran this year, head down to the IWHC on Monday 16th January at 7pm. Everyone is welcome.
Check out this page for full information on the Parade Schedule.
Thur 22nd Dec, 2022 (7.30pm):
Fairytale of the Pogues
This is a Tribute show, performed by The Rapparees
The Rapparees return to The Irish World heritage Centre on Thursday the 22nd December 2022.
This is the perfect way to celebrate Christmas, so book early to avoid disappointment. Give us a call on 0161 697 4105, or call in to the IWHC to book your tickets in advance.
You can get full information here.
Sunday 25th December 2022:
Christmas Dinner @ the IWHC.
The IWHC is opening for Christmas Dinner! Our Sunday Carvery has proven so popular, we are opening on Christmas Day itself, with a set festive menu!
Tables can be reserved from 12pm-4pm, and we will be closing at 6pm.
Please note, Christmas Lunch must be booked and paid for in advance – with payment required by Wednesday 30th November 2022.
You can find full information here.
Thu 24th Nov 2022 (2pm-4pm):
Hands on Health – Free Massage Workshop
On Thu 24th Nov, we welcome Devon from the Lake District School of Massage, who will provide a free hands on health massage workshop for over 55’s.
This session teaches you effective ways to relieve back tension, at home. The workshop is great for relieving niggling shoulder knots & to help relieve stress.
You can find full information here.
Friday 11th Nov 2022 (7pm):
Memorial Mass at the IWHC
A mass will take place here at the Irish World Heritage Centre on Friday 11th November, starting at 7pm.
This mass will be celebrated for all deceased IWHC members. Family and friends of loved ones who have passed away.
If you have lost a loved one and you would like to attend the mass, you are very welcome.
Please call 0161 697 4105 for more information.
Thu 10th Nov 2022 (10am-7pm): Irish
Construction Sector Recruitment Event
If you’re in the construction trade, and would consider moving to Ireland, this Irish Construction Sector Recruitment Event is well worth visiting.
On Thursday 10th November, many of Ireland’s leading construction employers will be at The Irish World Heritage Centre in Manchester, to meet potential new employees.
You can find full information here.
Mon 31st October 2022 (5.30pm):
Little Monster’s Ball – SOLD OUT!
Why not skip trick-or-treating this year and bring your little monsters to our Little Monsters Ball instead! Join us from 5.30pm on Halloween for ghoulish games, fun and treats!
Tickets cost just £2 per child & parents are free. (Parents must stay too). Please call into the IWHC to book your spot(s).
Give us a call on 0161 697 4105, drop in or click here for more information.
Fri 21st – Sun 30th October, 2022:
Half Term Funfair
Join us from 5pm on Friday 21st October to Sunday 30th October for our Half Term Funfair.
The Funfair is being ran by Gary Gore, and is located in our large outdoor area.
You can find full information here.
Saturday 29th October, 2022:
Funfair & Fireworks
We are celebrating Bonfire Night early this year, so join us on Saturday 29th October for our annual Funfair and Fireworks event.
The Funfair will be open Thursday & Friday from 5pm, as well as Saturday and Sunday, from 1pm.
You can find full information here.
Wed 12th October 2022 (2-4pm):
Free Street Dance Lesson
Angela, from Angela’s Dance Club will be teaching a free Street Dance lesson to the over 55’s from 2-4pm on Wednesday 12th October, thanks to the Royal Voluntary Service.
Join us right here at the Irish World Heritage Centre. Find out more here.
Give us a call on 0161 697 4105 or drop in for more information.
Sun 2nd October 2022:
Read Ulysses by James Joyce
The Bloomsday Society will be reading collectively the book which was known as, “The most dangerous Book in the world.” It is, of course Ulysses by James Joyce.
Join us here at The IWHC on the 2nd of October 2022 from 6.30pm until 8.30pm. Have a go at reading the first episode of the book which was banned in the UK and USA, “To protect the delicate sensibilities of female readers”.
Sat 6th August 2022:
Food & Groove Festival.
From 12pm to 11pm on Saturday 6th August, the Food & Groove Festival will be a day full of music, fun, food, and drink.
This food and music festival has a packed line-up of legendary musicians, fantastic food, and hilarious comedians.
If you’re planning on joining us at Food & Groove Festival, book your festival tickets today! Please note, this event is not managed by the Irish World Heritage Centre. So all queries should be directed to Big Dreams Entertainment.
Wed 10th August 2022:
Irish Community Care’s Frea Event.
Frea will be holding an info session at
Irish World Heritage Centre 10th August at 6.30pm on the Irish govt Mother & Baby & County Home Redress Scheme.
The event is open to the public, with a particular invitation to anyone who was resident in a Home & maybe eligible to access the scheme.
Sunday 19th June 2022:
Father’s Day Steak Special.
Father’s Day is approaching, and our Steak Special is filling up fast! On Sunday 19th June, you can get:
2 courses £18.99 per person, or 3 courses for £20.99 per person.
Saturday 11th June 2022:
Barrio Fiesta and Independence Day
After a 2 year hiatus, Manchester’s Barrio Fiesta and Independence Day is here again to bring you a celebration of culture, tradition, fun and more!
Host An Event at the IWHC
Finally, why not contact us on 0161 697 4105 or email bookings@iwhc.com if you would like more information on hosting a public or ticketed event at the Irish World Heritage Centre.
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