About the ICC
D'oscail an ICC (Ionad Cultúir na hÉireann) a doirse sa bhliain 1995 mar an phríomh-ionad chun ealaín agus cultúr Éireannach a chur chun cinn agus a chothú. Cuireann an Ionad fáilte roimh agus cuireadh go dtí daoine ó gach uile chúlra chun páirt a ghlacadh in ár trí príomh gníomhaíochtaí; cultúr, comhphobal agus cláir oideachais.
Culture Programme
Gach bliain cuireann muid clár ilchineálach agus floscach ar siúl. Sa chlár seo bíonn ardíomhá de ceol, drámaíocht, scannánaíocht, seanchas , litríocht, grinn agus ealáin Éireannach. Chomh maith leis sin, cuireann muid sraith léachta ar siúl a chuireann neart sa nasc idir Éire agus an Ríocht Aontaithe.
Community Programme
Taobh len ár gclár cultúrtha, cuireann muid a lán gníomhaíochtaí saoire ar siúl, cosúil le; seisiúin ceoil, oícheanta le haghaidh amhránaithe is scríbhneoirí, ceadail ceol clasaiceach, céilithe, rincí tae do dhaoine aosta, grúpaí cniotála agus ranganna aclaíochta. Téann na gníomhaíochtaí seo i ngleic leis na hiarmhairtí a bhaineann le aonrú, uaigneas agus neamhghníomhaíocht.
Education Programme
Tá ár gclár oideachais ar oscailt go dtí daoine ó gach uile aois agus chúlra. Cuireann muid réimhse leathan de ranganna ar siúl, ó litríocht agus scannánaíocht, go dtí ceol agus rince Gaelach. Sna ranganna seo, bíonn daltaí ó a lán raon aoise agus cuireann muid béim ar cairdeas leis an duine, seachas an raon aoise. Sa bhliain 2008, bronntar ‘Duais an Méara’ orainn as ucht ár bhfreastail ar pobal Londain.
Ár bhfoireann
Board
Peter Power-Hynes
Chairman
Born in Dublin but raised in Carrick-on-Suir, County Tipperary. Educated in Carrick-on-Suir and Dublin, he subsequently trained as an accountant with E&Y in Ireland and operated his own private practice in London from 1990. He is also a Trustee of The Irish Literary Society (founded 1892) and Irish Heritage Limited and Assistant Curator of the London Irish Rifles Museum.
He is a Fellow of The Royal Geographical Society and a Fellow of The Royal Society of Arts in London and a Fellow of The Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland. He is also a member of The Military History Society of Ireland and the British Association of Irish Studies. He has a wide interest in Irish Culture, Postal History and Military History. He also has a keen interest in family research.
He did a Post Graduate MA in Irish Studies at St. Mary’s University, Strawberry Hill in 2013/2014. His dissertation was titled “Subaltern Voices of the Connaught Rangers 1914-1922.” He has lectured in Ireland and the UK on Irish Military topics. He also has a keen interest in family research.
Anthony Harte
Treasurer, Director
Anthony oversees the philanthropy programme in Europe, Middle East and Africa at Bank of America as part of the Public Policy, ESG and Capital Deployment team. Before joining the bank, Anthony established the responsible business programme at Nomura for the EMEA region. He started his career at Lehman Brothers.Throughout his 15 years in Investment Banking, Anthony has helped organisations effectively broaden and deepen their philanthropic activities, combining financial and human capital to create social, economic and environmental outcomes. Anthony sits on a range of not-for profit boards and has several advisory roles,including as a founding Trustee of Right to Succeed, Director of The Irish Cultural Centre, Hammersmith and an Ambassador for The Careers and Enterprise Company. Anthony has been recognised for his contributions to Corporate Philanthropy with several industry awards, including the Lord Mayor’s Heart of the City Award.
David Boyd
Director and Trustee
David is a native of Antrim, but has lived in England for 14 years. Educated in Ballyclare, David moved to Bath in 2007 to study history, focusing on the history of Belfast during the periods 1919-21. From studying African, Islamic and Irish history, David decided to pursue a career in law with the intention of utilising the law for communities that are excluded. He moved to London to study an accelerated law degree at Queen Mary, University of London. He trained at international law firm, Clifford Chance, and is now a senior associate who also heads up the firm's pro bono practice for the UK & Ireland. David has degrees in history and law, and is a passionate advocate of access to justice.
Whenever free time arises, David will inevitably gravitate towards the most beautiful part of Ireland, south-west Donegal.
Rosalind Scanlon
Culture Director
Rosalind is a Professional Playwright, Theatre Director and Producer, she is also a producer of Irish arts festivals and events, including the acclaimed festival ‘A Sense Of Ireland’ at The Riverside Studios. From 1995 she was the Irish Centre’s founding Artistic Director. She left in 2009 to pursue her theatrical career. She now serves as our Culture Director.
Rosalind has her own theatre company ‘Irish Repertory Theatre and Film Co. UK’. She has scripted and directed many new Irish plays including the hit show ‘Dance Hall Days’ at The Riverside Studios. She has also directed many plays by Ireland’s leading playwrights, Brian Friel, J.M. Synge and John B. Keane. Rosalind currently facilitates drama workshops for Older Irish Women (aged 55 plus;) and for young aspiring Irish actors. She established the ‘Older Irish Women’s Drama Workshop’ and also Act Your Age, Drama, which creates new community plays with older people. Rosalind said 'It's great to be part of this new and exciting phase of the Irish Cultural Centre - and it's an honour to have the opportunity to be part of The ICC Board and to play a role in creating a centre for the Irish Community, full of creative and cultural possibilities’.
Ambassadors
Seamus McGarry
Ambassador
Seamus McGarry is a native of Kilkenny and has been a prominent member of the Irish community in Britain for over 40 years. He was well known in the GAA in the 60's as a hurler in London and Hertfordshire. After 30 years of service with BT, Seamus retired in 1992.Seamus has spent his life dedicated to the betterment of the Irish in Britain. He served over 10 years in office as the chairman of the Federation of Irish Societies over two terms. He was a founding member of the Ireland Fund of Great Britain in 1988. He retired as a trustee of the fund in 2022 He was appointed the Director of the Safe Start Foundation in London 1992-1998.
He served as a member of the Irish Government’s Emigrant Services Committee for 28 years, retiring in 2022. Seamus retired as a secretary of the Irish Cultural Centre, Hammersmith in 2022
The ICC is delighted to call him an Ambassador for his service and friendship over the years.
Staff
William Foote
Centre Director
William is from Bangor, Co. Down, graduating from the University of Glasgow with a degree in History and Theatre, and a Master's degree from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in Classical and Contemporary Acting. From his studies and personal interests, William has gained valuable experience in events management and marketing having performed and worked with many theatre and film companies, most notably Shakespeare's Globe, London and Bard in the Botanics, Glasgow.
He also launched his own theatre company 'Now What Theatre' which toured the UK and the USA, gaining fantastic reviews and winning multiple awards, such as 'Best of the Fringe' at Capital Fringe, Washington DC, and 'Critics' and 'Audience Choice' Awards, Portland Fringe. William took a year out from the world of arts and became the assistant manager of a successful children's education company in London. He is very excited to be a part of the Irish Cultural Centre's management team, and believes it is the perfect role, allowing him to blend his passions of arts, history, and Irish culture into one.
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Ruby Kearney
Events Officer
Ruby Kearney is a Visual and Performance Artist and Singer from East London, whose family is from Clare and Limerick. She graduated from Rose Bruford College with a first in European Theatre Arts in 2021. From her studies and personal creative endeavours, she has gained valuable experience in Theatre Making, Project Management and Creative Assisting. Having performed and worked with notable companies and directors such as Divadlo Continuo in the Czech Republic, Lara Roberts and the Blue Elephant Theatre, she has refined her skills in producing and assisting a range of events and performances.
Ruby is also passionate about music and writing, and her Irish Heritage has great influence on the art she creates. Working at the ICC is exciting and inspiring for Ruby, as it is a place where she can combine her skills in assisting events and productions with her passion for connecting and communicating with people from her family’s culture. Through working at the ICC, she hopes to help bring a taste of Ireland’s creativity and heart to members of the Irish Diaspora in London, and anyone who is interested and intrigued by what Irish Culture has to offer.
Our Patrons
Fergal Patrick Murphy Keane
OBE
OBE - Foreign Correspondent with BBC News; TV Presenter and Author.
Volunteers
The Irish Cultural Centre is very lucky to have many wonderful and dedicated volunteers, who help with most aspects of our work. Without their tireless support, the ICC simply wouldn't be able to survive. We would like to take this opportunity to thank them for their time, energy, and moral support. If you would like to become a volunteer at the ICC, we would be delighted to hear from you. If you think you might have a spare couple of hours each week then please contact us at [email protected]
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