Established in 2007,The Irish Cultural Centre of California (ICCC) celebrates and promotes Irish culture and heritage for the benefit of our community.
The Centre, a 501(c)3 public not-for-profit, is the result of a strategic planning process conducted by the United Irish Cultural Center, a social club established in 1974 in San Francisco. Located in the social club's beautiful facility at 2700 45th Avenue in San Francisco, California, the ICCC is the hub of all things Irish in California. The Centre is a
collaborative, unique space where people come together to celebrate
the Irish: past, present, and future.
As the ICCC grows, the following programs will be implemented:
Educational and Cultural Programs
The
Centre plans to offer programs that will provide the general public
with opportunities to learn more about Irish culture. Sample programs
will include:
- Arts, literary and theatrical programs,
including, but not limited to book readings, theater productions, art
shows, workshops and book clubs. The Centre is working with existing
cultural organizations in the San Francisco area to coordinate and
promote these events.
- Irish language programs
that will offer opportunities for individuals to learn the Irish
language. The Centre looks forward to working with other organizations
to expand the offerings at the Irish Center - Currently, there are
drop-in lessons with Breandan Tuairisg in the UICC Bar/Restaurant on
Wednesday's at 8pm (415.994.5340) and Comhaltas offers a course in Irish
on Saturdays. Visit Comhaltas' website,
sf.ccewest.org, for more information about their classes.
- Music and dance programs
that will provide the general public with the opportunity to learn
traditional and contemporary Irish and Celtic music and dance.
- Athletic programs that
promote Irish games such as hurling/camogie; handball; rounds and road
bowling; and Irish football. Programs may include organizing
opportunities for individuals to learn and compete in these supports.
The Centre also plans to broadcast Irish games at its facility for
viewing by the general public.
- Health and wellness programs
that will promote exercise and health education with a specific focus
on health issues that affect the Irish/Irish-American community.
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Visit the UICC Website to see what events are taking place at the United Irish Cultural Center.
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