(Photo - fourth cousins meeting for the first time at our Genealogy group in April)
Evening Genealogy Group
Thursday, May 30 from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. at the Irish Immigration Center
Join irishphiladelphia.com’s genealogy maven Lori Lander Murphy and friends on a voyage of discovery about your ancestors.
The group employs the self-help method of research. Each gathering highlights a special topic of interest related to Irish history and culture as well DNA. Newcomers and beginners are welcome.
Irish Passport Clinic at the Irish Center
Thursday, May 30 from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. at the Irish Center, 6815 Emlen Street
On the last Thursday of every month we wil be at the Irish Center to help you renew your passports. To book an appointment please email Ciaran Porter at ciaran@icphila.org. Appointments are required.
Free Bi-Monthly Legal Immigration Clinic
Monday, June 3 and June 17 from 2 p.m.- 6 p.m. at the Irish Immigration Center
Questions about U.S. immigration? Interested in U.S. citizenship? We provide free legal consultations in partnership with the Brehon Law Society. Appointments are required. Please call 610-789-6355 ext.3200. or use our online booking tool below.
Bloomsday
Sunday, June 16, from 12 p.m. 2008 Delancy Place, Philadelphia
Join us on beautiful Delancey Place for the Rosenbach's annual Bloomsday celebration on June 16, the day the world celebrates Leopold Bloom's fictional journey through the streets of Dublin, as imagined in James Joyce's epic Ulysses.
The Rosenbach’s day-long reading of Ulysses will feature literati, artists, public figures, and familiar personalities along with musical performances that will bring the book to life. There is also food trucks and a beer garden at the event. We will have a stand so drop by to say hello. Bloomsday is free and open to everyone.
Children's Story Time - Parent's Retreat!
Saturday, June 22 from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. at the Irish Immigration Center
Join us at the Irish Immigration Center for a monthly Celtic Children's Story Time from 6 p.m - 9 p.m. Leave your children with us while you relax. Your children will hear a classic Irish tale from one of our gifted storytellers followed by art and crafts activities with our qualified staff and Foróige youth group. After the children will watch a movie. Snacks and drinks will be provided. All potty trained children between the ages of 3 and 9 years are welcome.
Cost: $20 suggested donation per family. Please bring a sleeping bag for your children.
Please contact Ciaran on 610-789-6355 ext 3201 or at ciaran@icphila.org to reserve your child's spot.
Story Themes
Saturday, June 22nd – The Salmon of Knowledge
Saturday, September 21st - Brian Boru
Saturday, October 19th - Fionn and the Dragon
Saturday, November 23rd - The Giant from Scotland (Giants Causeway)
Saturday, December 7th -Setanta
Saturday, December 21st - The Crock of Gold
