Community
We offer a wide range of low cost and free activities in our venue for the local Irish community, working closely with The Macbeth Centre and Hammersmith and Fulham Council.
WTF – What The Focal
What The Focal is a spás spraoi—a games night and a place for fun.
Whether you want to learn, share, or speak a cúpla focal, this playful and inclusive space is for you! No experience needed—just bring your enthusiasm.
Dive into easy-going board games, good company, and great vibes.
Everyone’s welcome - Irish speaker or not!
The 2nd Monday of every month.
🟢 Saor in aisce — Free
🕢 7.30pm – 9.30pm in the ICC Bar
Wellbeing Walks
Please come and join us on Friday afternoons between 12pm - 1pm for a relaxing walk along the river. Take in the views of our beautiful surroundings while enjoying a chat with another group member.
Walks will last one hour and be staggered to suit everyone's needs. This is a free community led walk organised by volunteers. Please call the centre prior to the event to ensure it is on that week. Participants meet at the ICC and return again for tea and coffee afterwards.
Fridays 12pm - 1pm – Free
Irish Family History Workshops
Would you like to know more about your Irish family?
John Byrne, our ICC Librarian, can help get you started.
He will explain what websites to use to begin the process of creating your family tree. He will show you how to access Irish census records, church records, and civil records online. John will simplify the process for you.
Please email your name, email and telephone number to [email protected] to register your interest for 2026. You will be put on a waiting list and contacted in due course. We usually take up to 4 people per cohort.
Please note that we are only able to help with finding Irish records between 1864 and the latest available census.
Thursdays 2pm - 4pm
This 4-week course takes place about 5 times per year - Dates for 2026 TBC
Singing and
Reminiscing Group
Singing and Reminiscing is an open forum and drop in afternoon for our local community. The group is friendly and inclusive and requires nothing more than a willingness to chat about ‘the old days’ and sing a song or two in good company. The group performed this Christmas as part of Hammersmith and Fulham Christmas market and have had several public performances over the years!
Tuesdays, 1pm - 3pm – Free
Knit and Sit Group
Our ‘knit and sit’ group takes place every Tuesday from 1pm – 3pm. All are welcome to come along with their knitting or crochet to share some tips, have some tea and lots of chats!
Tuesdays, 1pm - 3pm – Free
Yoga Flow
Accessible yoga practice suitable for all ages and stages!
Join us for a weekly morning stretch guided by Lumi Yoga instructors
- Wear comfortable clothing
- We will provide mats but please bring your own if you have!
- Chair yoga also facilitated
Free tea and coffee will be served after the class
Tuesdays, 10am - 11am
£5 - standard / £3 - concession
Poetry, Reading and Reminiscing
This group welcomes anyone interested in poetry, reading and reminiscing.
Come along every Tuesday to engage with the written word in any way you like:
- Read a piece from your favourite poet or author
- Write/read a short story, poem or begin a novel
- Reminisce about past events
- Meet other like-minded people
Tea & biscuits will be served
Tuesdays, 10.30am - 12.30pm – Free
Lead by John Hurley
Monthly Book Club
A club aimed at those who like to come together to share ideas and participate in lively discussions about Irish writing. Current members hail from all parts of Ireland or are second or third-generation Irish) and are from a wide variety of backgrounds.
Usually the first Monday of each month.
Book Club Group 1
5.30pm to 7pm is convened by Anne Flaherty, who is a member of the ICC Board.
Book Club Group 2
7pm to 8.30pm is convened by Dr. Anne Goudsmit.
Please note that there are currently no vacancies for new members as the Book Club has reached full capacity.
Weekly Exercise Class
Every Monday we hold a “get moving” exercise class with Stay active events to help with mobility and strength issues. The class is run by the fantastic Aran Summers, who is sure to get you up and moving. After the class free tea and coffee is provided.
Mondays – Class starts at 1pm - £3 to attend
Monthly Tea Dance
The Tea Dances are a monthly community dance. They take place at the ICC on the third Thursday of every month. A high quality, live band plays a variety of music and the floor is packed with people dancing all afternoon. Tea/ coffee and cakes are served. Come along and join in the fun. Full Bar available!
from 1pm - 4pm, £8 to attend
Monthly Concert Recitals
With the help from Irish Heritage – the Irish Cultural Centre performs a monthly classical music recital to the community. The acts are part of Irish Heritage’s Classical music bursary awards and we are delighted to help showcase the talent to our audiences.
Monthly from from 3pm - Tickets £5 on the door. Upcoming dates are listed on our What's On page.
Passport Renewal Services
If you require assistance with your Irish passport renewal, or you are a first time applicant we can help.
Contact Siobhan at [email protected] or call the centre to book an appointment.
Card Club
Fancy a game of cards, a cup of tea and a chance to spend time with likeminded people?
We offer a space to get together over a game of cards in our cozy foyer. Try your hand at the traditional Irish card game 25s. All kinds of card games welcome.
Contact Siobhan at [email protected] or call the Centre directly for further information
Fridays 12pm - 2pm
FREE
Friday Night Traditional Irish Music Session
Join us for a fantastic Friday Night Traditional Irish Music Session, led by London’s top trad musicians. Come and relax and listen in our beautiful bar. Feel free to bring your instruments and your voices and join in too!
The event is open to the public and is for anyone interested in experiencing an authentic taste of Irish culture outside of Ireland. As always, this is a relaxed and family-friendly session and children are very welcome.
Fridays 5.30pm - 8pm
FREE
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