Consulate General of Ireland, Chicago

11/08/2024

The Consulate is deeply saddened to hear about the passing of our dear friend Billy Lawless.

A proud Galway man, Senator Lawless was a giant of the Irish community in Chicago and across the United States. As Ireland’s first diaspora Senator, Billy worked tirelessly on behalf of the Irish abroad and championed the rights of emigrants everywhere.

Our heartfelt condolences go out to Billy’s family and friends.

The Taoiseach Simon Harris has paid tribute to Billy Lawless in the above statement.

11/08/2024

Great night at the Harris Theatre yesterday for a wonderful performance of American Railroad by the Silkroad Ensemble with Rhiannon Giddens.
At the post performance reception, CG Cahalane marked the anniversary of 100 years of Irish-US diplomatic relations and reflected on the contributions of Irish immigrants to Chicago and the Midwest.

11/04/2024

Join the Consulate as we mark 100 years of Irish-US diplomatic relations and save on tickets with code IRELAND10 for ’s Silkroad Ensemble at the . American Railroad maps music through immigrant communities who built the transcontinental railroad in the late 1800s including the Irish, African American, Chinese, Mexican and Indigenous communities.

10/25/2024

🎥 Join us for a screening of Áine Gallagher’s award-winning Grá & Eagla documentary at the Irish American Heritage Center, followed by a bilingual post-screening Q&A!
🎟️RSVP for this FREE event! Link in bio and Eventbrite

10/22/2024

10/18/2024

For all of our Irish friends and friends of Ireland in MN! A great networking opportunity as well as social engagement with a vibrant organisation.

Join us for Ireland Network Minnesota’s October Social Gathering at The Prodigal Pub 10/24 6-8pm 💪🇮🇪🍺

10/18/2024

Wonderful to see the Irish American Heritage Center is part of this year's Open House Chicago - a great opportunity to see inside this historical building and all the great programs promoting Ireland's culture, heritage and history The Ireland Network - Chicago Irish Community Services - Midwest

We are so excited to be part of Chicago Architecture Center's Open House Chicago event this weekend!

Come by between 10AM and 5PM on Saturday, October 19, or Sunday, October 20, for guided tours of our building (or simply wander on your own!). The Fifth Province Pub will be open with food, drink, and live music!

Swing by and catch music by The Boils, Pauline Conneely, Jimmy Keane, Pat Broaders, and more!

AND - on Sunday we host the final outdoor Sunday Market of the season from 9AM - 1:30PM.

It's a weekend you don't want to miss at IAHC - and it's all FREE!

10/11/2024

🎬🍿The 60th starts next week! See the line-up of new movies, international hidden gems, moving documentaries, and more – including four films from 🇮🇪 Ireland – here: https://www.chicagofilmfestival.com/festival

10/07/2024

Great weekend in Ames, Iowa learning about Iowa State Cyclones Football ahead of their participation in the 2024 Aer Lingus College Football Classic in Ireland next August 🏈 ☘️

09/25/2024

Education professionals, career advisors, and students!

We are excited to invite you to this upcoming webinar organized by Texas International Education Consortium (TIEC) "Texas to Ireland: Opportunities with Ireland's Working Holiday Program," on Thursday Sept 26th at 11:00 AM CT

For more info & to register: https://tiec-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYvc-GqpzooHdT-7rIWJwczQD-mPCuDx8b9

09/13/2024

https://mailchi.mp/dfa/sept2024midwestusaupdate Here is the news from (link in profile) Join us in welcoming Consul General Brian Cahalane to Chicago! Lots of Fall cultural and community events to enjoy. Hope to catch up with you during the season!

09/13/2024

https://mailchi.mp/dfa/sept2024midwestusaupdate
Here is the news from . Looking forward to Fall with CG Brian Cahalane's arrival and many cultural and community events around to enjoy this season.

09/12/2024

A warm welcome to Brian Cahalane, new Consul General of Ireland for Originally from Galway, Brian joins us from Dublin & has worked in Brussels, Geneva, NY & DC throughout his diplomatic career. He looks forward to meeting community & partners! Fáilte mhór roimhe!

08/29/2024

Ireland has 35 paralympians in this year's games! Good luck to each and everyone! Table tennis star Colin Judge and 100m sprinter Orla Comerford were the flag bearers for Team Ireland last night in Paris at the opening ceremony.

08/23/2024

Opening tonight!! And running through the weekend at the Irish American Heritage Center see the performance of 'Green & Blue' by Belast's Kabosh Theater https://irish-american.org/event/green-blue/2024-08-23/ An award-winning Irish play about a developing friendship between a Royal Ulster Constabulary officer from Northern Ireland and a Garda Síochána officer from the Republic of Ireland. This critically acclaimed production has received rave reviews after a recent run in London and Dublin.
Friday, August 23 at 7:30PM
Saturday, August 24, at 7:30PM
Sunday, August 25 at 3:30PM
Doors open one hour before all performances.
Tickets are $25 each and $20 for members.

Green & Blue at Irish American Heritage Center August 23 - 25 Belfast theatre company Kabosh presents Green & Blue, an award-winning Irish play about a developing friendship between a Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) officer from Northern Ireland and a Garda Síochána officer from the Republic of Ir...

08/18/2024

Great day yesterday at the Milwaukee Irish Fest!
Thanks to everyone who stopped by our pop-up Consulate, including
Geraldine Byrne Nason
Ambassador Byrne Nason will speak at the Irish Fest Hedge School at 12.30pm today (Sunday).