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Irish Passports
By Birmingham Irish 26 Apr, 2024
With summer holidays soon approaching, we wanted to share an update about Irish passport applications, to ensure that there is hassle-free holiday preparation for all.
Volunteer's planning
By Birmingham Irish 26 Apr, 2024
We're giving you all an insight into our team of volunteers at Birmingham Irish - without these amazing individuals it would be impossible for us to provide daily services.
two people studying a book
By Birmingham Irish 26 Apr, 2024
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.
Andy Street, Mayor of the West Midlands
By Birmingham Irish 26 Apr, 2024
What do I mean by Social Housing? Well, I guess it’s the kind of housing that used to be called ‘council houses’, but things have changed a great deal since those days.
St Patrick’s Day Parade 2024
By Birmingham Irish 28 Mar, 2024
So, the dust has settled on the 2024 St Patrick's Parade. We have now had time to catch our breath, have some much needed rest and reflect on its long awaited return.
Frank Kelly
By Birmingham Irish 28 Mar, 2024
The staff, board of trustees and volunteers at Birmingham Irish Association express huge thanks to the Frank Kelly family for their donation of £801.80 to our Dementia centre.
Two people study a book
By Birmingham Irish 28 Mar, 2024
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.
Andy Street, West Midlands Mayor
By Birmingham Irish 28 Mar, 2024
After five years off, it was wonderful to see Brum come alive in a way you only get with St. Patrick’s Day – with all the colour, music, laughs and good humour you would expect.
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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.

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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.
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