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The ICC will host a concert with Christine Tobin & The Lost Brothers, in honour of former manager of The Pogues, Kirsty McColl, The Mighty Steff, The Lost Brothers; production manager for Thin Lizzy, The Clash and Elton John – Frank Murray. A sculpture commissioned in memory – “Scaradh”, by Ireland’s great sculptor, Michael Quane, will be on display. The short film ‘Scaradh – Departure’ directed by Sé Merry Doyle will be available to view (upstairs) every half hour from. 5pm until 7.30pm.

‘Scaradh’ is a sculpture which has been specially commissioned by Brian Murray in memory of his late brother, the legendary music manager Frank Murray, (The Pogues, Thin Lizzy, Kirsty MacColl, The Frames, The Mighty Stef, The Lost Brothers..), who died suddenly in 2016.

Peter Taylor OBE, in conversation with Richard Moore and Charles Inness. Friday 11 February 2022.

Veronica Quilligan and Frank Grimes perform a rehearsed reading of Frank’s new play, ‘Wake n See’, a comedy set during the first Covid lockdown.

Join poet and playwright Nathaniel Joseph McAuley in an introduction to creative writing, designed to help you explore the form that will fit your potential story best. Nathaniel will facilitate your exploration through the pros and cons of poetry, prose, stage and screen through a variety of creative writing exercises, discussions and workshops, in a safe and engaging learning environment. 

The ICC is delighted to screen this wonderful documentary about our great friend, the magnificent fiddle player Martin Hayes.

Completed shortly before he died, this film about folk singer Liam Clancy presents a revealing portrait of the man Bob Dylan called “just the best ballad singer I’d ever heard in my whole life! Directed by Alan Gilsenan, this biographical film won ‘Best Documentary’ at the Irish Film & Television Awards, 2000.

Four of the finest virtuoso performers in Irish traditional music today come together to celebrate the 2022 release of Andy Martyn’s album Will We Give it a Go? Combining his own compositions with other Irish traditional music arrangements, in collaboration with a stellar line-up of musicians.

Come and Celebrate St Patrick’s Day with Altan + The Wilderness Yet!

Join us for an exciting afternoon of storytelling and puppet making!

As part of our commitment to bringing you the finest in Irish Arts and Culture, we are offering a series of four lectures on Irish literature, authors and culture.

As part of our commitment to bringing you the finest in Irish Arts and Culture, we are offering a series of four lectures on Irish literature, authors and culture.

As part of our commitment to bringing you the finest in Irish Arts and Culture, we are offering a series of four lectures on Irish literature, authors and culture.

Join us for a special concert to celebrate the life and music of legendary American singer-songwriter John Prine – with special guests, Tanya McCole, Paul Mulligan, Ciaran Tourish, Dermot Byrne, Tommy Prine and Ralph McTell.

Join us for an afternoon of live classical music with Irish Heritage!

As part of its commitment to bringing you the finest in Irish Arts and Culture, we at the ICC are enhancing our cultural programme by offering a series of four lectures on Irish literature, authors and culture.

A film screening of a classic Irish comedy, featuring a highly recognisable cast and some unforgettable automotive comedy hijinx – with Irish Film London

Are you a budding poet ready to bloom? Come and join the ICC’s Open Mic Poetry Night! Open to seasoned poets, beginner scribblers and anyone who enjoys the poetic in all its many forms.

Monica McWilliams – one of the most influential women in Northern Irish public life throughout the past 3 decades, will discuss her memoir Stand Up, Speak Out (2021) with journalist Anne Flaherty.

The ICC is delighted to present this special illustrated talk by the Internationally acclaimed Irish photographer John Minihan.

Dublin-born traditional singer and bouzouki player Daoirí (pronounced ‘Derry’) Farrell has been described by some of the biggest names in Irish folk music as one of most important singers to come out of Ireland in recent years.

The multi award winning ‘Kings’ is being screened at The ICC as part of “Scannán – A Focus On The Phenomenal Success of Irish Language Films in Global Cinema”

The ICC is delighted to present the multi award winning film ARRACHT as part of its season “Scannán – A Focus On The Phenomenal Success of Irish Language Films in Global Cinema”.

The ICC is proud to present a rare chance to see Bob Quinn’s 1978 film, ‘Poitín’, as part of “Scannán – A Focus On The Phenomenal Success of Irish Language Films in Global Cinema”.

As part of our Irish language film season, the ICC is delighted to present a special preview screening of this new, award-winning drama, before it goes on general release.

Acclaimed writer Damian Gorman hosts this two hour writers workshop aimed at writers of all levels

Join us Friday evenings for some Ceol agus Craic with our resident traditional musicians! Community musicians are invited to join in to learn the etiquette of a live session. This recurring event is free to attend and anyone can join in or just listen.

To welcome in the brighter days of this Spring season, we invite you to attend a special Mixed Group Exhibition, featuring new paintings by Brian Ballard, Cloe Cloherty, Margaret Egan and Derek Fitzpatrick.

Our lectures this year examine events and developments in Ireland and Britain in the early 1920s which still have a powerful resonance a century later. Join us for the second lecture with Dexter Govan.

The Tea Dances are a monthly community dance. This months band is Declan Gaynor.

The ICC is delighted to bring you the UK Premiere of the Hit Show “The Handyman”, which is currently selling out all over Ireland!

An evening to celebrate the launch of ‘Notions’, a new Album From Multi instrumentalist John Devine.

This monthly gathering offers an opportunity for fans of Irish theatre in our community to read, enjoy and deliberate the beloved work of some of Ireland’s most iconic playwrights.

Our lectures this year examine events and developments in Ireland and Britain in the early 1920s which still have a powerful resonance a century later. Join us for the final lecture of the series with Ivan Gibbons.

A compelling new Music Network collaboration featuring the unique and beautiful sound of violas in traditional music.

Join Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, Dónal O’Connor and Gerry O’Beirne, for an exceptional night of traditional Irish folk music!

The Henry Girls are sisters Karen, Lorna and Joleen McLaughlin from the most Northerly part of Co. Donegal. The trio formed as a professional music group in 2001 and have recorded 6 studio albums, a couple of Eps and a live album of music by The Boswell Sisters of New Orleans (released February 2020)

Join us for a night of music with 2 of the greats from the Irish music scene!

Join one of Ireland’s greatest soulful jazz and blues singers – the internationally acclaimed Mary Coughlan – live in concert

Phelim Drew is coming back to perform with his band here at the ICC. This time he is bringing his hit show “Remembering Ronnie” which pays homage to his late, legendary father, Ronnie Drew.

Her new album, The Unquiet, to be released in April 2022, is a piece of art possessed of an old soul, but thoroughly modern and of its time.

Fintan will be in conversation with fellow author Dermot Bolger discussing his most recent publication, We Don’t Know Ourselves.

The Sharon Shannon 2023 Tour is coming to the ICC!