Past Events

Christy Moore

Christy Moore

One of the most compelling and inspirational musicians Ireland has ever seen, Christy Moore has a universal fan base and continues to entertain.

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Materials Library

Materials Library

A drop in resource for people to browse Irish texts during #LIF2019 in the comfort of the Everyman, a cultural hub for the city.

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In:Visible Women week

In:Visible Women week

In:Visible Women is an annual strand of work within the Liverpool Irish Festival about the role of women in Irish society and creativity; today and historically.

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In the Window - Rory Shearer

In the Window – Rory Shearer

The Bluecoat Display Centre present ceramicist Rory Shearer (Derry) for their monthly In the Window feature as part of #LIF2019.

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Quirky Cabaret - Celtic Crossings

Quirky Cabaret – Celtic Crossings

Running as a fundraiser for #LIF2019, Eithne Browne (Patron of Liverpool Irish Festival) and a raft of friends, produce a night of Celtic entertainment in the stunning surrounds of the Sefton Park Palm House.

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River Festival 2019

River Festival 2019

The River Festival is back! Each year Liverpool plays host to an incredible set of installations, acts, ships and activities to welcome the dawn of summer (we hope!) and Liverpool Irish Festival are stoked to be involved once again.

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Stephen James Smith

Stephen James Smith

Stephen James Smith is a Dublin poet and playwright central to the rise of the vibrant spoken word scene in Ireland today; support is Ciarán Hodgers.

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Family Céilí

Family Céilí

The Family Céilí is a popular event at the Liverpool Irish Festival. It returns to the spiritual home of the Irish community, the Liverpool Irish Centre.

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The Jesse Janes

The Jesse Janes

A great band to spend the evening with, The Jesse Janes will wow you with powerful harmonies and sheer range of instruments!

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To Have to Shoot Irishmen

To Have to Shoot Irishmen

Inspired by true events, To Have To Shoot Irishmen weaves movement and live folk song into a tale of militarism, corruption and the power of rebellion.

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Migration Panel

Migration Panel

Focussing on the key theme of this year’s festival, this event welcomes an esteemed panel of experts discuss the cause, effect and lasting influence of Irish migration.

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Official launch of TG 4's ‘Gaeil UK’

Official launch of TG 4’s ‘Gaeil UK’

Seán Mac an tSíthigh travels from Glasgow to London to meet with many generations of the Irish community living in the UK.

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South Liverpool Heritage Walk

South Liverpool Heritage Walk

Walk though Liverpool’s historic Rodney and Hope Street areas, discovering colourful characters and long-lost histories.

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Family Day

Family Day

Celebrate the Liverpool Irish Festival – with family and friends – in a day incorporating music, talks and activities for everyone to enjoy, across the day.

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Samhain with Conleth McGeary

Samhain with Conleth McGeary

Samhain exists as a festival for the dead. Celebrate this Samhain with Conleth McGeary!

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