Irish Heritage Walk
This local history walk features Irish journalists, Italian craftsmen, Lancashire slavers, Polish Impressionists and Liverpool pirates in an exploration of arts and politics.
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Hooley
As well as a gale or an argument, a ‘hooley’ is a big old Irish party with music, dancing and –most importantly- oodles of fun.
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The Morning After the Life Before
A personal, entertaining tale of weddings, ‘coming out’ and arguments over who takes out the bins.
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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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The Hot Sprockets
Take some good-time revolutionary spirit, add a pinch of psychedelic flavour, simmer it down with some indie soul and you get close to the cosmic vibe of The Hot Sprockets.
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Baggage
Two women find a common place where they can come together as friends. A play about friendhip, homelessness and hope by Bev Clark at #LIF2018.
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Sebastian Barry in conversation with Professor Roy Foster
Two stalwarts of Irish literature – Sebastian Barry and Professor Roy Foster – in conversation as part of the Liverpool Literary Festival at #LIF2018.
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Irish Craft Beer Festival
Irish beer, Irish soft drinks and Irish food all served at the Handyman’s Superrmarket (the sister to Smithdown Roads Kelly’s Dispensary) for #LIF2018.
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The Guilty Feminist – Liverpool Irish Festival special
Presenting a special Liverpool Irish Festival programme, The Guilty Feminist considers the noble goals of 21st centurty feminists and the paradoxes and insecurities which undermine them. This is their first time in Liverpool!
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Scotland Road Walk
Exploring Liverpool’s world famous dockland district, its Irish traditions, connections to the Easter Rising and forgotten graveyards and tunnels. #LIF2018
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Irish Craft Beer Festival
Irish beer, Irish soft drinks and Irish food all served at the Handyman’s Superrmarket (the sister to Smithdown Roads Kelly’s Dispensary) for #LIF2018.
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New Voices with Alex Clark
Alex Clark presents authors Sally Rooney, Lisa McInerney and Anthony Joseph who have have enjoyed considerable critical success and are clearly writers to watch in future.
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In:Visible Women
In:Visible Women is a concept, platform and trail that runs through LivIrishFest annually. It discusses the role of women in Irish society and creativity.
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Your World workshop
Focussing on identity Your World explores how to adapt in new locations; what it is like to long to belong and how to ground yourself without losing you.
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Seisiúns/Sessions
The Liverpool Irish Festival is proud to support a number of seisiúns/sessions running across the city. Bring an instrument and play along!
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