On behalf the board of trustees, I would like to wish our management team, staff, volunteers, funders, service users and all our stakeholders, a very warm and Happy Christmas, and to wish you all the very best for the new year ahead in 2024.
For the Birmingham Irish Association, it has been another successful year where the team have reached out to our growing community and supported so many people with complex referrals, applications, welfare, health, or through providing a welcoming smile.
“A year filled with so many wonderful events that helped promote the Irish language and culture. Those that stand out include the return of the hot food and drink to those in desperate need, the coming together to celebrate the creativity and talent of Irish women on St. Brigid’s Day, the logistical planning to host the St Patrick’s Day celebrations in Cannon Hill Park that has put us in good stead for the return of the parade in 2024, The stunning contribution to host the Twilight Takeover in Centenary Square, the work of our wonderful dementia centres, the tireless support in helping our Clients, and to end the year bringing joy to so many children through the Christmas Toy Appeal”
The work you do is an incredible window on the Irish in Birmingham.
We are blessed to have such a vibrant team that take great pride in their work and it is a privilege to witness first-hand the impact that your work has on our wonderful community. Thank you!
Nollaig Shona agus Athbhliain faoi mhaise daoibh.
Pat O’Neil (Chair of Birmingham Irish Association)
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Our front office will close on Friday 22nd December 2023 and all will reopen as normal on Tuesday 2nd January 2024.
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We publish news and project updates keeping you up to date with details regarding our services and events, as well as other local developments and other news that will be of interest to our clients as well as other visitors.
“It is with a heavy heart that we announce the postponement of the St. Patrick's Parade on 16th March 2025. This decision has not been made lightly, and we deeply regret any disappointment."
On Tuesday 28th January, our Health enablement team hosted a ‘Health Day Event’ within the Tuesday club. Representatives from agencies we work with were in attendance.
At Birmingham Irish, we feel that the beautiful language of Gaelic is an extraordinary gift that should be passed down from generation to generation with immense pride.
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