Bolton Irish Community Association

16/06/2026

📚 🇮🇪 Today is Bloomsday!

Celebrated every year on 16 June, Bloomsday honours one of Ireland’s greatest writers, James Joyce, and his famous novel Ulysses.

The day is named after the book’s main character, Leopold Bloom, and is celebrated around the world with readings, walks and cultural events.

Have you ever read Ulysses or visited any of Dublin’s literary landmarks?

15/06/2026

☘️ Irish Heritage Question ☘️

Many members of our community have family roots across Ireland.

What county does your Irish heritage come from?

Let us know in the comments below and tell us what makes it special to you 🇮🇪

11/06/2026

🤝 We're happy to support our friends at Irish Community Care Manchester by sharing details of their upcoming Pop-Up Gaeltacht events.

A fantastic opportunity to connect with others and enjoy Irish language and culture in a relaxed setting. 🇮🇪☘️

Our next Pop-up Gaeltacht will be this upcoming Monday 15th June, 6:30pm at Bia Café Bar in Levenshulme.

Speak & share the Irish language with each other, whether you're a Gaeilgeoir or have a cúpla focal, all levels welcome!

28/05/2026

We thought we would share this on behalf of Irish Community Care Manchester 🇮🇪

Cailíní Meetups are back, for women of Irish heritage in Greater Manchester from June! Join the Cailíní Potluck Picnic to meet other Irish women in Manchester in a relaxed, social setting.

ℹ️: Bring fingerfood or drink and share with each other (if possible)

📍 All Saints Park, Manchester, M16 6BX (near Oxford Rd)

📅 Sat 20 June from 1pm

For more info: WhatsApp Alfie: +44 7305065801

19/05/2026

☘️ LIVE MUSIC, GREAT NIGHTS OUT & A FEW ROAD TRIPS… WHO’S IN? ☘️

We are looking at putting together a fantastic entertainment programme for our members and guests, with some brilliant events taking place at Irish venues across the North West over the coming months 🇮🇪🎶

If there is enough interest, transport will also be provided 🚌

Here’s what we are looking at:

🤠 Country Music Night
📍 Irish World Heritage Centre, Manchester
📅 Saturday 30th May 2026 | 7:00pm

For this event please contact Mick Gargan (Chairman) directly on 07933 860671.

🍀 The Tumbling Paddies
📍 Lowther Pavilion, Lytham St Annes
📅 Thursday 18th June 2026

🎻 The Kilkennys
📍 Liverpool Irish Centre
📅 Friday 7th August 2026

🎤 Charlie & The Bhoys
📍 Liverpool Irish Centre
📅 Saturday 19th September 2026

These should be brilliant nights with great music, good company and plenty of craic 🎶🍻

If any of the events interest you, please let us know in the comments or speak to a member of the committee so we can get an idea of numbers 👇

Slán agus beannacht

13/05/2026

🇮🇪 🎶 LIVE MUSIC NIGHT! 🎶 🇮🇪

Join us on Saturday 16th May 2026 for a brilliant night of live music with Gary OG at Liverpool Irish Centre 🍀

We’ll be heading over together by coach from The Hen & Chickens, Bolton, before enjoying an evening of music, atmosphere and great company 🎸🍻

🚌 Free coach travel included
📍 Departing from The Hen & Chickens, 143 Deansgate, Bolton BL1 1EX
⏰ Coach leaves at 6:00pm
🎟 Tickets: £12.00
🕢 Live music starts at 7:30pm

⚠️ Limited tickets available so please do not leave it too late to book.

To reserve your place or for further details, please contact us ASAP!

01/05/2026

Due to illness Patsy Davis Jackson will not be performing this weekend - we will announce a new date as soon as we can 🇮🇪

28/04/2026

🎶 Patsy Davis Jackson LIVE at The Blarneystone 🍀

Bolton, get ready for a cracking night! Patsy Davis Jackson is bringing the music, the energy, and all the good vibes to The Blarneystone for a proper Saturday night session!

Whether you’re up for a singalong, a dance, or just a great atmosphere with friends, this is one not to miss.

🗓 Saturday 2nd May 2026
⏰ From 9:00pm
📍 The Blarneystone, Bradshawgate, Bolton

Grab your friends, get yourselves down early, and let’s make a night of it 🍻💚

28/04/2026

Please see below this enquiry - can you help Tommy?

I'm trying to get in contact with an old school mate now in his mid 60's named John Dixon who emigrated to the UK from County Galway, Ireland in the late 1970's.

I need to inform John of an upcoming 50th anniversary of our graduating from CBS Tuam secondary school so if anybody knows John or any of his Family please let him know about this post.

Thank you.

Tommy Shaughnessy

23/04/2026

🇮🇪 Important Update - Change of Venue 🇮🇪

Tomorrow’s Irish Elders Luncheon Club will now take place at:

📍 The Southfields,
📍 19. Green Lane, Bolton BL3 2EE
📅 24.04.26
⏰ 12:00pm - 2:30pm

We hope to see you there! ☘️