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Our mission Statement: Providing a home for the Irish at heart, building community through culture, identity and friendship. Located at 10-40 Jackson Avenue in Queens in New York City, and easily accessible from every part of New York City and the tri-state area, we are truly a center for anyone who wishes to connect to New York's Irish community. We are right near the exit of the Mid-Town Tunnel,

and only ONE STOP from Grand Central on the #7 subway line. So whether you're from Ireland, have Irish ancestors, or are Irish at heart, there's a "céad míle fáilte" (hundred thousand welcomes) here for you! The Center is the realization of a life-long dream of many in the community who longed for a central gathering place for the Irish community in the New York tri-sate area. It came about when several Irish-born American businessmen bought the building at 1040 Jackson in 2003 and held it until the Irish Center was in a position to purchase it at the original price less a large donation, in 2005. As real estate prices had skyrocketed around the developing Long Island City neighborhood between 2003 and 2005, this tremendous act of generosity stands as a testament to their willingness to contribute to their adopted city and reward everyone, including themselves, with the permanence of the Irish Center. To get it going, Belfast native Father Colm Campbell was lured back from retirement to help launch the project. He proved a lightning rod for goodwill in the community and oversaw extensive renovations on the property to make it "community ready". This work was done free of charge by members of the construction trades with a love of Ireland. Along the way Fr. Colm also got the restaurant trade to do its bit, and a large number of New York Irish restaurants donate the food for our weekly Senior Lunch Club. Now under the leadership of Executive Director Paul Finnegan, the Center is uniquely suited to serve as the cultural and social hub of New York’s Irish community. The Center provides a range of services to the Irish and non-Irish community in the New York tri-state area, including:

Social Activities: The Center hosts regular and one-off social events and classes, including the Seniors Lunch Club, Irish stories and Legends art classes for children Irish céili dancing, trad sessions, tin whistle classes, Irish dancing classes, fiddle classes, Irish language classes, an Irish Book Club (Club Leabhar Nua Eabhrac), "25" card nights, Irish plays,concerts, a computer club for Seniors, an Irish Movie night and much much more. Information/Resource Center: We make available information about existing services and resources and direct people to the appropriate agency or place for their needs. A Social Place: The underlying and overarching goal of all our activities is to bring people together in a cultural environment that resonates with them. The Center provides a range of facilities for formal and informal get-togethers. On the ground floor, we have a large multi-purpose room with a stage and hardwood floor (perfect for dancing!). We also have a function room in our lower level, which we call the "Library", and which also has a hardwood/raised floor for dancing. Also in the lower level, we have an Internet Cafe where young and old alike can surf the web and email friends and family. Each computer includes Parental Control software so the little ones can enjoy a safe web browsing experience.

New York Irish Center proudly presents: Fall 2025 Irish Language Classes with Caoimhe Nicg! 🗣️☘️Join our wonderful Irish...
09/12/2025

New York Irish Center proudly presents: Fall 2025 Irish Language Classes with Caoimhe Nicg! 🗣️☘️

Join our wonderful Irish language teacher, Caoimhe Nic Giollarnáith, for a new 10-week term this Fall.

Course Overview:
Duration: 10 weeks
Cost: $300 total ($30 per week)
Class Options:

1. Beginners (In-Person)
- Start Date: Wednesday, October 1
- Time: 6:00–7:00 PM
- Location: New York Irish Center
- Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/introduction-to-irish-language-beginners-classes-tickets-1689374648049?aff=facebookinsta

2. Advanced Beginners (Online)
- Start Date: Wednesday, October 1
- Time: 7:30–8:30 PM
- Platform: Zoom
- Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/advanced-beginner-irish-language-classes-tickets-1689409552449?aff=facebookinsta

The Advanced Beginners class is ideal for those who have completed an introductory course, studied Irish elsewhere, or learned the basics in school.

About our teacher:
Caoimhe Nic Giollarnáith is originally from County Kildare. She attended Irish language medium schools and graduated from the National University of Ireland, Galway, with first class honors BA and MA degrees in Modern Irish. She has over 10 years of teaching experience as an Adjunct Professor and recently earned the Certificate in teaching Irish to adults from Maynooth University. Caoimhe currently teaches Irish language and literature undergraduate courses at Lehman College, CUNY and private classes. In the past, she has taught Irish language courses at Fordham University, Manhattan College and Rosetta Stone. In February 2020, she received a Top 40 Under 40 award from The Irish Echo. Caoimhe is a regular guest on Irish language radio shows on BBC, RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta and featured in the IFTA award nominated documentary series GAA USA broadcast on TG4.

Retiree Programs at New York Irish Center 💚Our retiree programs are back in full swing for the season ahead, offering pl...
09/12/2025

Retiree Programs at New York Irish Center 💚

Our retiree programs are back in full swing for the season ahead, offering plenty of ways to stay active, creative, and connected. Join us each week for:

• Monday, 1 PM: Movie Mondays
• Tuesday, 10 AM: Knitting Class
• Tuesday, 1 PM: Arts & Crafts
• Wednesday, 11 AM: Lunch Program (lunch served at 1 PM)
• Wednesday, 11.30 AM: Exercise Class
• Wednesday, 2 PM: Bingo & Card Games
• Thursday, 10 AM: Knitting Class
• Every Fourth Friday, 1 PM: Afternoon Tunes
• Saturday, 11 AM: Computer Club

Whether you’re looking to try something new, meet friends, or simply enjoy a good chat over a cup of tea, there’s something for everyone.

Reach out to learn more or drop in - we’d love to see you!

A massive welcome to Consul General Gerald Angley to New York. It was a pleasure to show him around New York Irish Cente...
09/12/2025

A massive welcome to Consul General Gerald Angley to New York. It was a pleasure to show him around New York Irish Center and to introduce him to our wonderful seniors! Thank you to the whole consular team and the Irish government for their continued support of NYIC.

This year as every year, New York Irish Center remembers the lives lost and forever altered by the horrific attacks on S...
09/11/2025

This year as every year, New York Irish Center remembers the lives lost and forever altered by the horrific attacks on September 11, 2001. Countless lives of New Yorkers and Americans were forever changed that day. To the many heroes who ran toward the Towers, who helped those inside, the first responders and the volunteers, the healthcare workers, the transit workers, and everyone who stepped up in the aftermath, we are all forever grateful.

24 years later, we will always remember; we will never forget.

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks and best wishes to Consul General Helena Nolan as she completes her service...
08/21/2025

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks and best wishes to Consul General Helena Nolan as she completes her service in New York. Through her incredible leadership, warmth, and passion, Helena has enriched our community in countless ways and leaves a lasting impact that will be remembered fondly by all.

Go n-éirí an bóthar leat! ☘️💚

Consulate General of Ireland, New York

New York Irish Center happily presents our Irish Language teacher Caoimhe Nicg and her special 4-week end-of-summer cour...
08/11/2025

New York Irish Center happily presents our Irish Language teacher Caoimhe Nicg and her special 4-week end-of-summer course! ☘

Join our wonderful Irish language teacher, Caoimhe Nic Giollarnáith, for a new 4-week course, starting August 26th.

Course Overview:
Duration: 4 weeks
Cost: $120 total ($30 per week)

Class Options:
1. Introduction to Irish Language: Beginners' Classes (In-Person)
- Start Date: Tuesday, August 26
- Time: 6:00–7:00 PM
- Location: New York Irish Center
- Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beginner-irish-language-classes-tickets-1549919774769?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

2. Advanced Beginners (Online)
- Start Date: Tuesday, August 26
- Time: 7:30–8:30 PM
- Platform: Zoom
- Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/advanced-beginner-irish-language-classes-tickets-1549715543909?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl
The Advanced Beginners class is ideal for those who have completed an introductory course, studied Irish elsewhere, or learned the basics in school.

About our teacher:
Caoimhe Nic Giollarnáith is originally from County Kildare. She attended Irish language medium schools and graduated from the National University of Ireland, Galway, with first class honors BA and MA degrees in Modern Irish. She has over 10 years of teaching experience as an Adjunct Professor and recently earned the Certificate in teaching Irish to adults from Maynooth University. Caoimhe currently teaches Irish language and literature undergraduate courses at Lehman College, CUNY and private classes. In the past, she has taught Irish language courses at Fordham University, Manhattan College and Rosetta Stone. In February 2020, she received a Top 40 Under 40 award from The Irish Echo. Caoimhe is a regular guest on Irish language radio shows on BBC, RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta and featured in the IFTA award nominated documentary series GAA USA broadcast on TG4.

That’s a wrap on the 2025 Tír na nÓg Children’s Festival! 🎭🎨💃🏼🎶Thank you to everyone who made this year so special! 💚
08/01/2025

That’s a wrap on the 2025 Tír na nÓg Children’s Festival! 🎭🎨💃🏼🎶

Thank you to everyone who made this year so special! 💚

A beautiful write-up in Irish Examiner USA Newspaper about our cherished Wednesday Lunch Program and some of our much-ad...
07/11/2025

A beautiful write-up in Irish Examiner USA Newspaper about our cherished Wednesday Lunch Program and some of our much-adored attendees.

We’re so grateful to journalist Michael Fitzpatrick for capturing the heart of our weekly gathering! 💚

🎉TICKET GIVEAWAY🎉Irish superstars The Coronas will bring THOUGHTS & OBSERVATIONS to The Bowery Ballroom on TUESDAY, 7/22...
07/07/2025

🎉TICKET GIVEAWAY🎉

Irish superstars The Coronas will bring THOUGHTS & OBSERVATIONS to The Bowery Ballroom on TUESDAY, 7/22!

You can enter for free for a chance to win a pair of tickets to the electric performance by doing the following:

1. LIKE this post

2. TAG the friend you most want to go with!

3. Must FOLLOW New York Irish Center on Facebook

Entries close 6PM THURSDAY JULY 17

Winner announced FRIDAY JULY 18

Limit One Entry Per Facebook User

** Earn 2 extra entries on our Instagram and by subscribing to our newsletter here: https://mailchi.mp/9b11511c9b55/thecoronasnewyorkirishcenter **

Next week, the Blarney Star Concert Series returns to the stage with living legend Mary Bergin in tandem with David McKi...
07/02/2025

Next week, the Blarney Star Concert Series returns to the stage with living legend Mary Bergin in tandem with David McKindley-Ward. Join us for an evening of remarkable trad music with light refreshments and the cool AC!

Mary Bergin, one of the finest tin whistle players in the world, is joined by multi-instrumentalist extraordinaire David McKindley-Ward!

From birthday celebrations to dance exercise with Valerie Green/Dance Entropy - just another Wednesday at New York Irish...
06/27/2025

From birthday celebrations to dance exercise with Valerie Green/Dance Entropy - just another Wednesday at New York Irish Center! 🥳

06/27/2025

Saturday, June 28 | 7–10 PM: Monthly Úll Mór CCÉ Céilí 💃🎶

Join us this Saturday for the monthly Úll Mór CCÉ Céilí, featuring live music from Linda Hickman, Don Meade, and Brendan P. Fahey!

All levels welcome – no partner or experience needed.

Come along whether you're a seasoned dancer or just curious to give it a go!

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Providing a home for the Irish at heart, building community through culture, identity and friendship. Located at 10-40 Jackson Avenue in Queens in New York City, and easily accessible from every part of New York City and the tri-state area, we are truly a center for anyone who wishes to connect to New York's Irish community. We are right near the exit of the Mid-Town Tunnel, and only ONE STOP from Grand Central on the #7 subway line. There is also convenient parking close by. So whether you're from Ireland, have Irish ancestors, or are Irish at heart, there's a "céad míle fáilte" (hundred thousand welcomes) here for you! The Center is the realization of a life-long dream of many in the community who longed for a central gathering place for the Irish community in the New York tri-sate area. It came about when several Irish-born American businessmen bought the building at 1040 Jackson in 2003 and held it until the Irish Center was in a position to purchase it at the original price less a large donation, in 2005. As real estate prices had skyrocketed around the developing Long Island City neighborhood between 2003 and 2005, this tremendous act of generosity stands as a testament to their willingness to contribute to their adopted city and reward everyone, including themselves, with the permanence of the Irish Center. To get it going, Belfast native Father Colm Campbell was lured back from retirement to help launch the project. He proved a lightning rod for goodwill in the community and oversaw extensive renovations on the property to make it "community ready". This work was done free of charge by members of the construction trades with a love of Ireland. Along the way Fr. Colm also got the restaurant trade to do its bit, and a large number of New York Irish restaurants donate the food for our weekly Senior Lunch Club. Now under the leadership of Executive Director Paul Finnegan, the Center is uniquely suited to serve as the cultural and social hub of New York’s Irish community. The Center provides a range of services to the Irish and non-Irish community in the New York tri-state area, including: Social Activities: The Center hosts regular and one-off social events and classes, including the Seniors Lunch Club, Irish stories and Legends art classes for children Irish céili dancing, trad sessions, tin whistle classes, Irish dancing classes, fiddle classes, Irish language classes, an Irish Book Club (Club Leabhar Nua Eabhrac), "25" card nights, Irish plays,concerts, a computer club for Seniors, an Irish Movie night and much much more. Information/Resource Center: We make available information about existing services and resources and direct people to the appropriate agency or place for their needs. A Social Place: The underlying and overarching goal of all our activities is to bring people together in a cultural environment that resonates with them. The Center provides a range of facilities for formal and informal get-togethers. On the ground floor, we have a large multi-purpose room with a stage and hardwood floor (perfect for dancing!). We also have a function room in our lower level, which we call the "Library", and which also has a hardwood/raised floor for dancing. Also in the lower level, we have an Internet Cafe where young and old alike can surf the web and email friends and family. Each computer includes Parental Control software so the little ones can enjoy a safe web browsing experience.