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Liam is dying of AIDS. Matthew is sick of caring for him. Trapped together in a run-down Belfast flat, their relentless clashes expose resentment, guilt and dark humour. Set against the AIDS crisis and the Troubles, Giving Out is a sharp, immersive Irish two-hander that explores illness, caregiving and shame with biting wit and devastating emotional honesty.

A successful Irish doctor in London begins to question the future everyone else expects her to want. Dry, sharp and painfully relatable, Oh.Right. follows one woman through career doubts, relationship struggles and well-meaning but unhelpful advice as she wrestles with ambition, identity, motherhood and the unsettling freedom of choosing a different path.

MAMMY'S HOUSE

A New Irish Play from Amy Clarke & Derek Murphy. Camden, 1985. Behind the door of a London terrace, a queer Irish household is cobbling together a life filled with humour, drag, and a freedom they could never have imagined back home. But their community is on the edge of their greatest challenge yet. Being Irish in the UK is complicated. Being queer and Irish during the early years of the AIDS crisis is downright perilous. It celebrates chosen family and the courage to keep going.

The London Irish Vintage Club Annual Charity Day is a fantastic family day out, bringing the community together for vintage vehicles, Irish culture and good old-fashioned fun. Enjoy classic tractors, cars and machinery, live entertainment, food, children’s activities and a warm, friendly atmosphere.

The day also raises vital funds for the club’s chosen charities, making it a brilliant celebration of community, nostalgia and generosity.

Join comedian and writer Kyla Cobbler in conversation with host Annie Macmanus about her hilarious and honest memoir, Happy, Thank You. More, Please. Kyla shares her unconventional journey to self-love, from disastrous dating and Irish mortification to wrongful arrest and finding happiness on her own terms. Featuring live music from experimental Irish folk artist Joshua Burnside, followed by a book signing.

Join London Cork Association for a fun in-person gathering at it's very first Annual BBQ! It's the perfect chance to chill out, meet fellow members, and enjoy some great food and laughs. Don't miss this awesome opportunity to connect and have a blast with the community.

Irish Presenter and DJ Annie Mac is one of the most respected voices in British music radio. As host of BBC Radio 1’s flagship Future Sounds and Dance Party shows, she celebrated hits from both the charts and the underground, while championing female and LGBTQIA+ artists. Since leaving the BBC in 2021, she has refocused her attention on DJing and writing; and in 2022, she launched her own roving club night, Before Midnight.

A rising force in Irish comedy and storytelling, Aoife Dunne blends humour, heartbreak and razor-sharp insight as she explores loss, finds connection and brings to life the strange and hilarious ways we survive what we never thought we’d face. Mixing stand-up, theatrical storytelling and moments of profound emotional truth, Good Grief has been praised by audiences and critics alike for its warmth, wit and knockout performance.

Snow Patrol have announced two very special performances to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their groundbreaking album Eyes Open. The Northern Irish trio will play the album in its entirety for the first time ever on two consecutive nights at Royal Albert Hall in London on September 21st and 22nd.

Join one of Ireland’s most exciting comedians for a special filming of her Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominated show, Again, With Feelings. A brilliantly funny coming-of-age story tackling death-obsessed parents, queer reproduction and the disappointments of adulthood. As seen on Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week and more.

​The Irish Student Consulting Group (ISCG) is a student-run, not-for-profit that helps some of Ireland’s brightest undergraduates gain hands-on consulting experience. Many of their members go on to careers abroad, and London is often the first stop.

This evening brings ISCG students together with the London Irish Business Society community for stories, advice, and connections. We’re asking LIBS members to come along, share your own experiences of moving to London, and chat one-to-one with students who are eager to learn about careers, housing, and life in the City.

It’s a chance to give the next generation a warm welcome, answer their questions, and help them feel excited about building their lives and careers here.

An Irish music show without the usual clichés—just outstanding musicians and dancers bringing the sound and spirit of Ireland to an intimate, welcoming setting.

Featuring All-Ireland champion musicians and world champion dancers, it combines live music, Irish dancing, lively banter and stories in a joyful celebration of a real Irish house party.

An Irish Shindig: Join Us for a Night of Irish Music and Celebration

Located in the heart of Camden, the Electric Ballroom is set to host one of the biggest celebrations of Irish music this year. An Irish Shindig is more than just a concert, it will be a gathering of our community to showcase the very best of talent, whilst supporting the vital work of icap.

Darren Kiely’s musical journey began in a small town in Co. Cork, where he picked up a guitar simply to play the songs he loved. As his confidence grew, so did his ambitions – from learning covers to performing live and eventually writing his own music. Driven by passion rather than fame, each step naturally led to the next, shaping the artist he is today.

Irish artist Niall Horan, the multi-Platinum-selling singer/songwriter first rose to prominence as part of the internationally acclaimed One Direction and has since firmly established himself as a powerhouse solo artist, selling over 90 million records worldwide. He launched his solo career with the Platinum-certified album Flicker, featuring the triple-Platinum hit “Slow Hands”, and followed it with 2020’s Heartbreak Weather, which ranked No. 1 on both Billboard’s Top Album Sales Chart and the U.K.’s Official Albums Chart.

Mary Coughlan is often described as the greatest female vocalist that Ireland has ever produced, standing alongside some of the world’s most iconic jazz singers. She is unique in blending whisky-blurred, smoke-seared, husky notes with the laconic wit of Billie Holiday and Peggy Lee. She draws the line of deep, down and dirty blues singers back to Bessie Smith with the sardonic, bitter-sweet defiance and despair of Edith Piaf. Yet Mary Coughlan delivers it all in a delicious and unapologetic Irish drawl: sceptical, rueful, mournful and melting and ardent for love.

Mary Coughlan is one of our greatest singers because over 40 years she has made the most grown-up, uncompromising, wholly personal yet utterly universal music on either side of the Atlantic about what goes on between men and women.

Set in The Chancery Rosewood, London’s stunning new hotel, the prestigious BITA Gala Ball brings together industry leaders, innovators, and changemakers for world-class dining, entertainment, and recognition. Celebrate remarkable achievements. Connect with inspiring people. Experience one of London’s most anticipated gala events.

Join acclaimed Irish journalist, author, critic and political commentator Fintan O’Toole for the 2026 WB Yeats Bedford Park Lecture. Introduced by project founder Cahal Dallat, the event explores Yeats’s Bedford Park years, his role in Ireland’s cultural revival and the Abbey Theatre, and his distinction between national pride and national vanity, and its relevance to politics today.

This Irish Charity celebrates thirty years of care, courage and culturally sensitive therapy deserve a celebration worthy of the journey. On Friday, 9th of October 2026, join ambassadors, supporters and friends of icap at the Kimpton Fitzroy for a black-tie evening that honours our past and supports our future. This is the most in-demand night in the icap calendar, designed for all ages and all walks of life who believe in better mental health for the Irish community in the UK.

Westlife celebrate 25 years with Westlife 25: The Anniversary World Tour, coming to The O2, London, on 9–11 October 2026. Fans can expect a hit-packed show spanning their remarkable career, alongside new music and a brand-new album. With over 55 million records sold, 14 UK No.1 singles and 6 million concert tickets sold, Westlife remain one of pop's biggest success stories.

Join the Wesyt London Irish Society for a Guinness & Fizz reception, 5-course dinner, auction & raffle, and entertainment from Barry Owen & The Main Attraction, plus a cabaret from Scoil Rince Céim Óir.
Dress code: Smart/Cocktail – black tie optional.

Proceeds go to: Acton Homeless Concern, Brent Irish Advisory Service, Irish Youth Foundation, Irish Cultural Centre Hammersmith, and ICAP.

On the 11th of October, icap has six charity places available for the Royal Parks Half Marathon. This is your chance to take on one of London’s most iconic runs and fundraise for a cause that matters.

By running for icap, you help provide culturally sensitive counselling and therapy for Irish people living in the UK. Demand for mental health support has increased and your fundraising helps ensure people can access the help they need.

Author Andy Nolan discusses Green Bloods, his gripping account of London’s Irish Mob and the Cockney Irish figures who rose to the top of the capital’s criminal underworld. Discover stories of major heists, gangland feuds, drug smuggling, the Krays, IRA and international crime networks. The event includes an author interview, book signing and copies available to buy.

Neil returns to Leicester Square Theatre with a brand new standup show, packed to the brim of tall tales and hilarious stories. Join the star of the Blame Game, Live at the Apollo, QI and Celebrity Chase as he ponders the eternal question, if it ain't broke should he fix it?

Madra Salach are a six-piece experimental folk band from Dublin, blending traditional Irish instruments with synths, drones and post-rock distortion. Their debut EP, It’s a Hell of an Age, reached No. 1 on the Irish independent chart. Known for energetic live shows, they have toured across Ireland, the UK and Europe and featured on The Songs of Shane MacGowan tribute project.

Irish band Boyzlife brings together former Boyzone star Keith Duffy and Westlife singer Brian McFadden for a hit-filled live show celebrating nearly a decade as a duo. What began as an autobiographical tour of stories and songs has grown into an international production featuring a full live band, special effects and some of Boyzone and Westlife’s biggest hits.

London’s 28th Festival of Traditional Irish music, song and dance.

4 days packed with concerts, céilís, workshops, album launches, film screening, sessions and more!

Originally from Belfast, Reece now lives in London, performing at top comedy clubs during the week while touring internationally on weekends. Over the last two years, he has brought his comedy to audiences in more than 30 countries.

Following a sell-out 2024 tour, Cork comedian Andrew Ryan returns with his brand-new show, Everything Is Fine, Until It’s Not! Newly married, confident and seemingly delighted with life, Andrew reveals the chaos beneath the surface through hilarious stories of pet ownership, poor decisions, misreading the room and his ongoing frustration with the world. As heard on Q Radio and seen on RTÉ, BBC and Comedy Central.

Chasing Abbey are an award-winning trio from Ireland known for their electrifying fusion of electronic production and Celtic influences. Formed after meeting in school, the band have earned multiple platinum singles and built a global reputation for filling venues with their high-energy, unforgettable live performances.

Named after the ancient Celtic harvest festival honouring the god Lugh, Lúnasa was formed in 1997 by musicians from some of the finest Irish bands of the previous decade. Described early on by Folk Roots magazine as an “Irish music dream team”, they have gone on to perform more than 3,000 concerts across 36 countries, earning multiple awards and helping to redefine the possibilities of Irish traditional instrumental music.

Damien Dempsey is one of Ireland’s most celebrated singer-songwriters, renowned for his powerful voice, heartfelt lyrics and unforgettable live performances. Since his 2000 debut, he has released chart-topping albums, sold out venues worldwide and built a devoted following. His acclaimed 2024 double album Hold Your Joy reaffirmed his status as a modern Irish music icon.

Alt-pop four-piece from Athy, Ireland who originally began as a duo featuring Ryan Hennessy and Jimmy Rainsford, later joined by Owen Cardiff and Cliff Deane. Their self-titled debut album in 2017 was certified as triple platinum in Ireland and held the number one spot in the Irish Album Chart for four weeks

The annual Irish Post Awards are one of the most prestigious celebrations of Irish achievement in Britain. Held in London, the gala evening brings together leading figures from business, sport, entertainment, culture and public life to honour individuals and organisations making an outstanding contribution to Ireland and the global Irish community.

As we gather to celebrate the Christmas season, this event is more than just a social occasion. It’s an opportunity to reconnect with friends, make new ones, and show your support for icap’s ongoing mission to provide culturally sensitive counselling and psychotherapy services to the Irish community in the UK. Every ticket purchased helps ICAP to continue offering vital support to those in need.

This event is kindly sponsored by Green & Fortune and John Nugent, icap hospitality ambassador.

Join Irish Heritage for the annual Christmas by Candlelight at St. George's Church. Featuring Irish Heritage bursary winners and the Irish Heritage choir. This is always their most popular event of the year so book early to guarantee your seats! Tickets include a programme, wine and mince pie reception.

Irish comedian Emma Doran brings her smash-hit stand-up show "Emmaculate" to the London Palladium. The show, which covers topics like blended family life and womanhood, marks her largest headline show in London.

Join at the Lodge Cafe by Hyde Park Corner for the fifth annual London St Patrick's Day Run!

Complete a social running 5k lap of the perimiter of the Serpentine in Hyde Park - following the trails closest to the Serpentine, keeping it always on your right - before returning to the Lodge Cafe.

Then follow on to a post run social at a nearby Irish themed bar. The pub is booked!!!