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Manchester Irish language Group: Arts Festival

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Manchester Irish language Group's Annual Arts Festival.

Manchester Irish language Group: Arts Festival

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Supported by Friends of Manchester Irish Language Group and the Government of Ireland   

SATURDAY 22 OCTOBER            10.30 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.    

HOME, 2 Tony Wilson Place, Manchester, M15 4FN         Irish Language Film Morning      

Our annual Film Morning presents a screening of Rachel Moriarty and Peter Murphy’s heart-warming comedy Róise and Frank (PG)  followed by an informal bi-lingual discussion. Tickets £6 and £5 for concessions at the box office on the day.  

A Pop-Up Gaeltacht will follow the post-film discussion.


SATURDAY 29 OCTOBER            8.00 p.m. – midnight                  

St. Kentigern’s Irish Social Club, Wilbraham Road, Fallowfield, M14 7DW 

Club Cuideachta at the Céilí  An opportunity to chat in Irish and English and dance if you wish!                                                                                     Admission £10 including buffet 

SATURDAY 5 NOVEMBER           10.30 a.m. – 4.30  p.m.                       

St. Kentigern’s Irish Social Club, Wilbraham Road, Fallowfield, M14 7DW 

Advanced Irish Class An Irish language class at advanced level (TEG B2 –see www.teg.ie) Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis The fee is £20 including a buffet lunch. Contact eolasmilg@outlook.com to book a place. 


WEDNESDAY 9 NOVEMBER                  7.00 – 8.30 p.m.            

Literary Evening and Writing Competition Awards County Kerry-based poet, Paddy Bushe will read a selection of his poetry followed by a bi-lingual discussion and the presentation of the 2022 Manchester Irish Language Writing Prize awards for poetry and prose.  

This on-line event via Zoom is free but places are limited. Contact eolasmilg@outlook.com to book a place.