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Ever since the Irish set foot in America, they have sought to connect with other Americans of Irish descent. Today, millions of Irish Americans continue to seek the companionship of other American Irish and embrace their Irish heritage through participation in Irish American organizations.
The following is a comprehensive list (but by no means exhaustive) of major Irish American organizations, Irish American cultural centers, and Irish American societies throughout the country. If you'd like to add your Irish American organization to our list, please contact us with a link to your website and a short description of your organization.
Irish American Organizations, Cultural Centers and Societies
American Irish Historical Society
Correcting neglect and misrepresentation by certain historians of the part taken in the founding, upbuilding and safeguarding of the Nation by persons of Irish birth and descent.
www.aihs.org
Boston Irish Cultural Centre
Promoting Irish culture and heritage in the Boston area.
www.irishculture.org
Capital Celtic Network
A forum for information and ideas in the Irish-American community.
www.capitalceltic.com
CelticAlabama
Alabama Celtic Assocation promoting Irish, Scottish, Welsh, Celtic heritage, arts, music, culture, dance in Alabama.
www.celticalabama.net
Chicago Gaelic Park
Irish cultural, heritage and athletic facility hosts the local Gaelic Athletic Association which sponsors concerts, organizations and community groups.
www.cgp-chicago.org
Detroit Irish.org
Listing of Irish news, organizations, and musicians in southeast Michigan.
www.detroitirish.org
Emerald Isle Immigration Center of New York
Committed to providing services to Irish immigrants in the United States.
www.eiic.org
Florida Irish-American Society - Vero Beach
Irish Club based in Vero Beach, Florida, with newsletters, events, social networking.
www.irishclubverobeach.com
Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick
A nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing the awareness of the cultural achievements of the Irish.
www.friendlysons.net
Hibernian Society of Utah
Resource for Irish Celtic cultural and educational activities in the state of Utah.
www.irishinutah.org
Irish American Cultural Institute (IACI)
Offering programs, publications, and educational opportunities that explored and promoted the richness and diversity of Irish culture.
www.irishaci.org
Irish American Cultural Society of Central Florida
Member of the Florida Irish Coalition, offering activities, photos and news of the Irish community in Orlando.
www.orlandoirish.com
Irish American Heritage Center
Showcase for Irish music, dance, theatre, art, and culture.
www.irishamhc.com
Irish American Heritage Center of Chicago
Sponsors programs year-round while hosting dance, music and language classes along with social gatherings and special events that attract over 50,000 people on an annual basis.
www.irish-american.org
Irish American Partnership
Charitable organization providing programs that support educational opportunities, job creation, and cross-community projects in Ireland and the advancement of business relations between the entire island and the United States.
www.irishap.org
Irish Center of Southern California
Information resource including listings of Irish events, businesses, and products. A nonprofit organization.
www.irishcenter.org
Irish Cultural Center of Phoenix
Information about dance classes, other educational programs, and events including the annual Arizona Irish Festival, which includes music, dance, craft fair, and wee folk fair.
www.azirish.org
Irish Garden Club of Cleveland, Ohio
The Irish Garden Club was created to provide capital funding for the restoration of the Irish Cultural Garden. The Irish Cultural Garden, is one of 24 gardens in Rockefeller Park.
www.irishgardenclub.org
Irish Heritage Club of Seattle
Organizes and promotes activities of an Irish cultural nature in the Seattle area including: music, dancing, language, history, Gaelic games, and cultural exchanges with their Sister City of Galway, Ireland.
www.irishclub.org
Irish in LA
Site dedicated to the Irish Community in Los Angeles.
www.IrishInlosangeles.com
Irish Montana
Irish notes and events from the Friends of Irish Studies at the University of Montana, Missoula.
www.irishmontana.com
IrishNet Directory
Searchable directory listing hundreds of Irish-related resources in North America, including cultural and social groups, clubs, businesses, official bodies and Irish media.
www.ceolas.org/IrishNet
Irish Networking Society
Providing a framework to promote and develop business and social contacts for people who share Irish interests.
www.celticweb.com
Irish Society
Irish cultural society located in Houston, Texas.
www.theirishsociety.org
Irish Village USA
The Michael J. Quill Cultural and Sports Centre in East Durham, New York. Information Irish traditional music, sport and cultural events.
www.irishvillageusa.com
Montana Gaelic Cultural Society
Nonprofit arts and cultural organization dedicated to Irish culture in the state of Montana, with language classes, performances, and other activities.
www.mtgaelic.org
New York Irish Center
News, cultural links, language workshops, and more for Irish immigrants, Irish-Americans, and the Irish at heart.
www.newyorkirishcenter.org
New York Irish Network
Source for information about the Irish and Irish-American cultural, educational, and business activities NYC.
www.irishnetwork-nyc.com
Pittsburgh Irish Network
Celebrating Irish-American culture through promoting Irish oriented events.
www.pittsburghirish.org
Scotch Irish
History and achievements of the Scotch Irish or Ulster Scots in the U.S. and Ulster.
www.scotchirish.net
Shamrock Club of Wisconsin
Irish society sponsoring the largest parade in Wisconsin. With pictures of previous events, and all the information on how to participate in upcoming venues.
www.shamrockclubwis.com
Shillelagh Club
Irish culture club located in West Orange NJ. Information on activities and membership.
www.shillelaghclub.com
Spokane-Limerick Sister Cities Society
Link highlighting the connection between Spokane, WA, and Limerick, Ireland, with Irish events in the Spokane area.
www.spokanesistercities.org/limerick.htm
St Louis Irish links Page
News and history of the St. Louis Irish, including city neighborhoods, Irish fraternal organizations, families, music, and more.
www.stlouisirishlinkspage.loudclick.net
Tucson Irish Community
Community devoted to continuing Irish traditions. Includes news, member profiles, calendar of events, pictures and links. Includes a community forum.
www.tucsonirishcommunity.com
United Irish of Dayton
Society promoting the union of Irish people in the greater Dayton area. Features information about activities, and hosts the Dayton Celtic Festival.
www.unitedirishofdayton.org
United Irish of SW Florida
Irish cultural society in Florida; social networking, events.
www.unitedirishofswflorida.com
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