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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.
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.
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The grand opening of the new BIA offices was a truly unforgettable occasion, and we are delighted to say that it was truly an incredible success from start to finish.
Last month Catherine and Ravinder attended the Emigration Support Programme event at the Embassy of Ireland in London on behalf of Birmingham Irish Association.
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.
A vibrant slice of Ireland is coming to Kings Heath this November with the much-anticipated opening of Fitzgerald’s Irish Shop. Set to open its doors in mid-November 2025.
In September 2025, the Birmingham Irish Association proudly held its Annual General Meeting at St Anne’s Hall, welcoming board members, staff, volunteers, and members of the public.
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.
On Sunday 7 September our amazing Keely Tattersfield and her daughter Katie crossed the finish line of the Big Half Marathon – and we’re still buzzing with pride!
The dust has settled… What a weekend! We're proud to announce that Birmingham Irish brought a brand new Irish Village to the incredible Páirc Summer Series, and we’re still buzzing from it!
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What we're about at Birmingham Irish ..
We provide a wide range of services. From our central Digbeth hub we reach out to all areas of the city including community sites in Erdington, Cotteridge, Harborne, South Yardley, Sheldon, Hall Green, Brandwood, Shirley, Edgbaston, Acocks Green, Kingstanding, Handsworth, Maypole, and Kings Norton.
A long history of supporting people ..
The Irish Welfare & Information Centre (IWIC) was founded in June 1957. In 2009 IWIC developed a partnership with Birmingham Irish Community Forum (BICF) and combined they were to become what's now known as Birmingham Irish Association.
