Liverpool Irish Festival
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Liverpool Irish Festival
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Liverpool Irish Festival brings Liverpool and Ireland closer together using arts, culture and heritage.

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🎈 Out of office!
After a busy season — from the Festival to Famine consultations and more — the LIF team are taking a well-earned festive break. 🎄

We’re closed from 12 Dec until mid-January.
Wishing you peace, warmth and rest this season.
See you in January! ✨

#NollaigShonaDaoibh
December 9, 2025 at 6:04 PM
⏰ Last chance!
Consultations for the Liverpool Irish Famine Trail close this Friday.
If you’ve visited the sites or have ideas to share, now’s the time!

Fill in the form or join our final in-person session on 10 Dec. 🎨
www.liverpoolirishfestival.com/help-trail-f...

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Help shape the future of the Liverpool Irish Famine Trail - Liverpool Irish Festival
A consultation on the Liverpool Irish Famine Trail plaques. Contact us to get involved in shaping the future of the trail.
www.liverpoolirishfestival.com
December 4, 2025 at 8:18 PM
As November wraps up, we’re feeling grateful for everything #LIF2025 brought.

To every artist, volunteer, partner and festival-goer: you are what keeps the Liverpool Irish Festival alive all year long 💚

Until next time… slán go fóill 👋
#LivIrishFest #IrishCulture #CommunitySpirit #ThankYou
November 26, 2025 at 11:25 AM
🌈 TOMORROW! Step into Harry Clarke’s colourful world.
6pm, University of Liverpool. FREE entry.
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#LIF2025
Harry Clarke’s windows - Liverpool Irish Festival
Gerry Molumby (The Irish Post) leads this hour-long illustrated talk on the work of Harry Clarke, Irish stained glass artist.
www.liverpoolirishfestival.com
October 14, 2025 at 1:26 PM
💚 Remembering Tony Birtill, champion of Irish language in Liverpool. Talks by Greg Quiery (Great Hunger Memorial) and Dr Eoghan Ahern (Famine’s impact on Irish).

7pm, Tue 21 Oct, Liverpool Irish Centre. FREE.

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#LIF2025 #TonyBirtill
Tony Birtill memorial lecture/ Léacht bliaintiúl in omós Antón Birtill - Liverpool Irish Festival
A two part talk from local historian Greg Quiery and Dr. Eoghan Ahern (University of Liverpool’s Institute of Irish Studies).
www.liverpoolirishfestival.com
October 8, 2025 at 2:56 PM
🎨 Meet ceramicist Corinne Price.

Guided Q&A, refreshments.

11am, Fri 17 Oct, Bluecoat. £10 donation to the artist.

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#LIF2025
In the Window: Corinne Price - Liverpool Irish Festival
As part of Liverpool Irish Festival 2025, the artist Corinne Price will display their incredible ceramics at Bluecoat Display Centre.
www.liverpoolirishfestival.com
October 8, 2025 at 10:32 AM
🌱 Fréa: Renewing Roots. 2–5pm, Sat 1 Nov, Bluecoat.
Creative testimonies, art and poetry from survivors of Ireland’s institutions. FREE.

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#RenewingRoots
We Have Arrived: Renewing Roots - Liverpool Irish Festival
Members of the Renewing Roots programme share their creative expressions and explore healing after harm, supported by Fréa.
www.liverpoolirishfestival.com
October 8, 2025 at 10:31 AM
🕊 Our annual Great Hunger Memorial service.

1pm, Sun 26 Oct, St Luke’s Bombed Out Church.

Choirs, music and reflection of the lives of millions changed irrevocably by the Great Hunger.

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#GreatHunger
Liverpool Irish Great Hunger Memorial - Liverpool Irish Festival
A Memorial Service to mark the anniversary of An Gorta Mór (The Great Hunger), which lasted 1845-1852 and changed Liverpool forever.
www.liverpoolirishfestival.com
October 8, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Reposted by Liverpool Irish Festival
❗1 week warning❗Harry Clarke's Windows
Illustrated talk by Gerry Molumby (The Irish Post) on the work of Irish stained glass artist Harry Clarke
🗓️6pm, 15 October 2025
🧭Rendall Building @liverpooluni.bsky.social
🎟️FREE: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/harry-clar...
Part of @livirishfest.bsky.social #LIF2025
Harry Clarke’s windows
Gerry Molumby (The Irish Post) leads this hour-long illustrated talk on Harry Clarke's windows.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
October 8, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Join a moving journey of remembrance.

The Famine Trail Vigil follows the path of the bronze shoes — from Roscommon to Dublin, Holyhead to Liverpool.

10:30am, Sun 26 Oct, Clarence Dock to St Luke’s Memorial. FREE.

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#LIF2025 #FamineTrail
Liverpool Irish Famine Trail Vigil - Liverpool Irish Festival
This walk, from Clarence Dock to St Luke’s Bombed Out Church, commemorates victims and survivors of An Gorta Mór.
www.liverpoolirishfestival.com
October 8, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Uncover the ghosts and legends of Liverpool’s Irish heartland 👻

Join Greg Quiery for a 2hr tour of Scotland Road.
3pm, Sat 25 Oct. Meet at Liverpool Central Library. £15/£12.
Book: liverpoolirishfestival.com/events/scotland-road-walking-tour-3/
#LIF2025 #ScotlandRoad
Scotland Road Walking Tour - Liverpool Irish Festival
2-hour walk, led by historian Greg Quiery, through the former heartland of Liverpool’s Irish community; its schools, statues and graveyards.
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October 8, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Walk through history with Greg Quiery!
Explore Hope St and Rodney St’s Irish heritage.
11am, Sat 25 Oct.
Meet: St Luke’s Famine Memorial. 2hrs. £15/£12.
Book: liverpoolirishfestival.com/events/south-liverpool-walking-tour-3/
#LIF2025 #WalkingTour
South Liverpool walking tour - Liverpool Irish Festival
On this 2-hour walk, led by historian Greg Quiery, you’ll discover Irish connections to historic Hope Street and Rodney Street buildings.
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October 8, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Discover Liverpool’s hidden Irish treasures 🏛️

Volunteer researchers share their findings in guided tours of Museum of Liverpool’s Irish collections.

11am and 12:15pm, Sat 25 Oct. FREE.

Trail info: liverpoolirishfestival.com/events/self-guided-irish-trail/

#LIF2025 #IrishHeritage
Museum of Liverpool - self-guided Irish trail - Liverpool Irish Festival
Use this page to download a PDF of the Museum of Liverpool's Irish community trail. Suitable for families.
liverpoolirishfestival.com
October 8, 2025 at 10:18 AM
📚 The 6th John McGahern Book Prize.
5:30pm, Sun 19 Oct, Victoria Gallery and Museum.

FREE. Winning debut chosen by Colm Tóibín.

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#LIF2025
The John McGahern Annual Book Prize - Liverpool Irish Festival
The sixth annual John McGahern Book Prize event, part of the Liverpool Literary Festival, includes a reading from the winning novel.
www.liverpoolirishfestival.com
October 8, 2025 at 10:15 AM
🎻 Dallahan — world-folk masters close #livirishfest.

8pm, Mon 27 Oct, Philharmonic Music Room. Tickets £20/£17.

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#LIF2025
Dallahan - Liverpool Irish Festival
Forged in Scotland and Ireland's traditional music scene, Dallahan traverse styles and countries of the world in a dazzling live show.
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October 8, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Reposted by Liverpool Irish Festival
Conradh na Gaeilge Learpholl & Liverpool Irish Festival present the 4th annual Tony Birtill Lecture
Tues 21 Oct Liverpool Irish Centre
It will be delivered in 2 parts by historian Greg Quiery & Dr Eoghan Ahern Irish Studies@LivUni
https://www.irishinbritain.org/whats-on/tony-birtill-annual-lecture
Tony Birtill Annual Lecture
Conradh na Gaeilge Learpholl in partnership with the Liverpool Irish Festival are delighted to present the fourth annual Tony Birtill Lecture
www.irishinbritain.org
October 6, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Reposted by Liverpool Irish Festival
4th Annual Tony Birtill Lecture
🗣@irishinstitute.bsky.social's Dr Eoghan Ahern on the Impact of the Famine on the Irish Language
🗣️Local historian Greg Quiery on the Great Hunger commemoration memorial
🗓️21.10.
🧭Liverpool Irish Centre
🎟️FREE, no booking required
Part of LIF25 @livirishfest.bsky.social
October 6, 2025 at 1:07 PM
🎃 Samhain Céilí. 4–7pm, Sun 26 Oct, Liverpool Irish Centre. FREE family fun — costumes welcome.
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#LIF2025
Family Day - Liverpool Irish Festival
A Festival-staple and must-see; we invite you to pop-by — or indeed, spend the day with us — at the Museum of Liverpool (Pier Head).
www.liverpoolirishfestival.com
October 8, 2025 at 10:10 AM
👨‍👩‍👧 Family Day at Museum of Liverpool. 11am–4:30pm, Sat 25 Oct. FREE!
Music, dancing, Armagh Rhymers and more. Brave Maeve maps for kids.
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#LIF2025
Family Day - Liverpool Irish Festival
A Festival-staple and must-see; we invite you to pop-by — or indeed, spend the day with us — at the Museum of Liverpool (Pier Head).
www.liverpoolirishfestival.com
October 8, 2025 at 10:09 AM
🏠 Welcome Home — a celebration in Sefton Park Palm House, with song, dance and plenty of heritage.
7:30pm, Thu 23 Oct. Tickets £15/£12.
Book: www.liverpoolirishfestival.com?post_type=ev...
Welcome Home/Fáilte Abhaile - Liverpool Irish Festival
This engaging two-hour programme, held in the glorious Sefton Park Palm House, features over 50 musicians and dancers from across Merseyside.
www.liverpoolirishfestival.com
October 8, 2025 at 10:06 AM
📖 David Gilna’s brand new show Did I Ever Tell Ya.
7pm, Wed 22 Oct, Liverpool Royal Court. £18.
#LIF2025
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Did I Ever Tell Ya - Liverpool Irish Festival
Join award-winning Irish playwright and actor David Gilna at Liverpool's Royal Court for an unforgettable evening of storytelling.
www.liverpoolirishfestival.com
October 8, 2025 at 10:05 AM
OPEN NOW: Celebrating Irish Craft at Bluecoat Display Centre!

Showcasing Irish artisans across multiple disciplines. Until 1 Nov. FREE.

#LIF2025 @thebluecoat.bsky.social #livirishfest
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Celebrating Irish Craft - Liverpool Irish Festival
Liverpool Irish Festival and Bluecoat Display Centre have celebrated Irish artists for many years. This is a retrospective of those works.
www.liverpoolirishfestival.com
September 23, 2025 at 10:26 AM
🎭 Double bill: The Irish Countess + Call Yourself an Irishman.

Hope Street Theatre, Mon 20 Oct. Tickets £17.50.

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Double feature: The Irish Countess and Call Yourself an Irishman - Liverpool Irish Festival
A dramatisation of the life of Countess Markievicz; followed by an examination of second- and third-generation Irish voices.
www.liverpoolirishfestival.com
September 18, 2025 at 11:07 AM