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As November wraps up, we’re feeling grateful for everything #LIF2025 brought.

To every artist, volunteer, partner and festival-goer: you are what keeps the Liverpool Irish Festival alive all year long 💚

Until next time… slán go fóill 👋
#LivIrishFest #IrishCulture #CommunitySpirit #ThankYou
November 26, 2025 at 11:25 AM
gillianobrien.bsky.social
Nice to see MichaelD watched over by Jesus at the #Liverpool Irish Centre. It was great to be there at the launch of the Liverpool Irish Festival which runs until 26th Oct. Check out all the events here: www.liverpoolirishfestival.com #LIF2025 #liverpoolIrish #ireland #festival #michaelD #president
October 18, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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🌈 TOMORROW! Step into Harry Clarke’s colourful world.
6pm, University of Liverpool. FREE entry.
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#LIF2025
Harry Clarke’s windows - Liverpool Irish Festival
Gerry Molumby (The Irish Post) leads this hour-long illustrated talk on the work of Harry Clarke, Irish stained glass artist.
www.liverpoolirishfestival.com
October 14, 2025 at 1:26 PM
kimjohnsonmp.bsky.social
The @livirishfest.bsky.social begins this week! 🍀

Connecting Liverpool & Ireland through arts, culture & heritage.

This year’s theme, 'Arrivals', explores stories of migration, identity & hope.

See the full programme here👉
www.liverpoolirishfestival.com

#LIF2025 #LivIrishFest
Liverpool Irish Festival - Oct annually, across Merseyside
Bringing Liverpool and Ireland closer together using arts and culture; celebrating Liverpool's Irish story, influence and creativity.
www.liverpoolirishfestival.com
October 14, 2025 at 8:31 AM
livirishfest.bsky.social
💚 Remembering Tony Birtill, champion of Irish language in Liverpool. Talks by Greg Quiery (Great Hunger Memorial) and Dr Eoghan Ahern (Famine’s impact on Irish).

7pm, Tue 21 Oct, Liverpool Irish Centre. FREE.

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#LIF2025 #TonyBirtill
Tony Birtill memorial lecture/ Léacht bliaintiúl in omós Antón Birtill - Liverpool Irish Festival
A two part talk from local historian Greg Quiery and Dr. Eoghan Ahern (University of Liverpool’s Institute of Irish Studies).
www.liverpoolirishfestival.com
October 8, 2025 at 2:56 PM
livirishfest.bsky.social
🎨 Meet ceramicist Corinne Price.

Guided Q&A, refreshments.

11am, Fri 17 Oct, Bluecoat. £10 donation to the artist.

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#LIF2025
In the Window: Corinne Price - Liverpool Irish Festival
As part of Liverpool Irish Festival 2025, the artist Corinne Price will display their incredible ceramics at Bluecoat Display Centre.
www.liverpoolirishfestival.com
October 8, 2025 at 10:32 AM
livirishfest.bsky.social
Join a moving journey of remembrance.

The Famine Trail Vigil follows the path of the bronze shoes — from Roscommon to Dublin, Holyhead to Liverpool.

10:30am, Sun 26 Oct, Clarence Dock to St Luke’s Memorial. FREE.

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#LIF2025 #FamineTrail
Liverpool Irish Famine Trail Vigil - Liverpool Irish Festival
This walk, from Clarence Dock to St Luke’s Bombed Out Church, commemorates victims and survivors of An Gorta Mór.
www.liverpoolirishfestival.com
October 8, 2025 at 10:24 AM
livirishfest.bsky.social
Uncover the ghosts and legends of Liverpool’s Irish heartland 👻

Join Greg Quiery for a 2hr tour of Scotland Road.
3pm, Sat 25 Oct. Meet at Liverpool Central Library. £15/£12.
Book: liverpoolirishfestival.com/events/scotland-road-walking-tour-3/
#LIF2025 #ScotlandRoad
Scotland Road Walking Tour - Liverpool Irish Festival
2-hour walk, led by historian Greg Quiery, through the former heartland of Liverpool’s Irish community; its schools, statues and graveyards.
liverpoolirishfestival.com
October 8, 2025 at 10:22 AM
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Walk through history with Greg Quiery!
Explore Hope St and Rodney St’s Irish heritage.
11am, Sat 25 Oct.
Meet: St Luke’s Famine Memorial. 2hrs. £15/£12.
Book: liverpoolirishfestival.com/events/south-liverpool-walking-tour-3/
#LIF2025 #WalkingTour
South Liverpool walking tour - Liverpool Irish Festival
On this 2-hour walk, led by historian Greg Quiery, you’ll discover Irish connections to historic Hope Street and Rodney Street buildings.
liverpoolirishfestival.com
October 8, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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Discover Liverpool’s hidden Irish treasures 🏛️

Volunteer researchers share their findings in guided tours of Museum of Liverpool’s Irish collections.

11am and 12:15pm, Sat 25 Oct. FREE.

Trail info: liverpoolirishfestival.com/events/self-guided-irish-trail/

#LIF2025 #IrishHeritage
Museum of Liverpool - self-guided Irish trail - Liverpool Irish Festival
Use this page to download a PDF of the Museum of Liverpool's Irish community trail. Suitable for families.
liverpoolirishfestival.com
October 8, 2025 at 10:18 AM
livirishfest.bsky.social
📚 The 6th John McGahern Book Prize.
5:30pm, Sun 19 Oct, Victoria Gallery and Museum.

FREE. Winning debut chosen by Colm Tóibín.

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#LIF2025
The John McGahern Annual Book Prize - Liverpool Irish Festival
The sixth annual John McGahern Book Prize event, part of the Liverpool Literary Festival, includes a reading from the winning novel.
www.liverpoolirishfestival.com
October 8, 2025 at 10:15 AM
livirishfest.bsky.social
🎻 Dallahan — world-folk masters close #livirishfest.

8pm, Mon 27 Oct, Philharmonic Music Room. Tickets £20/£17.

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#LIF2025
Dallahan - Liverpool Irish Festival
Forged in Scotland and Ireland's traditional music scene, Dallahan traverse styles and countries of the world in a dazzling live show.
www.liverpoolirishfestival.com
October 8, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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🎃 Samhain Céilí. 4–7pm, Sun 26 Oct, Liverpool Irish Centre. FREE family fun — costumes welcome.
www.liverpoolirishfestival.com/events/samha...
#LIF2025
Family Day - Liverpool Irish Festival
A Festival-staple and must-see; we invite you to pop-by — or indeed, spend the day with us — at the Museum of Liverpool (Pier Head).
www.liverpoolirishfestival.com
October 8, 2025 at 10:10 AM
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👨‍👩‍👧 Family Day at Museum of Liverpool. 11am–4:30pm, Sat 25 Oct. FREE!
Music, dancing, Armagh Rhymers and more. Brave Maeve maps for kids.
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#LIF2025
Family Day - Liverpool Irish Festival
A Festival-staple and must-see; we invite you to pop-by — or indeed, spend the day with us — at the Museum of Liverpool (Pier Head).
www.liverpoolirishfestival.com
October 8, 2025 at 10:09 AM
livirishfest.bsky.social
📖 David Gilna’s brand new show Did I Ever Tell Ya.
7pm, Wed 22 Oct, Liverpool Royal Court. £18.
#LIF2025
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Did I Ever Tell Ya - Liverpool Irish Festival
Join award-winning Irish playwright and actor David Gilna at Liverpool's Royal Court for an unforgettable evening of storytelling.
www.liverpoolirishfestival.com
October 8, 2025 at 10:05 AM
wowfest.bsky.social
✨ Meet the team & artists behind #LIF2025!

Join us at The Centre — Liverpool’s Irish home — for music, chat & a warm fáilte. ☘️

🎟️ Book ahead for a free drink
🗺️ Grab your Brave Maeve map & meet illustrator Stu Harrison
🎶 Speeches, tunes & surprises await!
October 7, 2025 at 12:02 PM
irishinstitute.bsky.social
Then it's back to LIF2025 for an Irish Language Taster (and history) session with our Dr Eoghan Ahern.
All welcome - no previous knowledge of Irish required!
🗓️ 6pm, 22 October 2025
🧭 UoL campus (room to be confirmed)
🎟️ FREE: www.eventbrite.com/e/1753116200...
October 1, 2025 at 11:32 AM
livirishfest.bsky.social
OPEN NOW: Celebrating Irish Craft at Bluecoat Display Centre!

Showcasing Irish artisans across multiple disciplines. Until 1 Nov. FREE.

#LIF2025 @thebluecoat.bsky.social #livirishfest
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Celebrating Irish Craft - Liverpool Irish Festival
Liverpool Irish Festival and Bluecoat Display Centre have celebrated Irish artists for many years. This is a retrospective of those works.
www.liverpoolirishfestival.com
September 23, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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📫 ‘Stamps and Stories’ — celebrating 100 years of the Irish passport.

8pm, Tue 21 Oct, Liverpool Irish Centre. Tickets £12.

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Stamps and Stories - Liverpool Irish Festival
An evening exploring what the Irish passport means to its holders. More than a travel document — it’s a lifeline, a laugh, a link to home.
www.liverpoolirishfestival.com
September 18, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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🎵 The Druids, Irish folk band, return!
8pm, Sun 19 Oct, Liverpool Irish Centre.
Tickets £15.

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#LIF2025 #thedruids @irishinstitute.bsky.social @irishinbritain.bsky.social
The Druids - Liverpool Irish Festival
The Druids Irish Folk Band are back with another master show, featuring captivating new blends of traditional Irish folk and storytelling.
www.liverpoolirishfestival.com
September 16, 2025 at 2:59 PM
livirishfest.bsky.social
🎻 Traditional Irish sessions return at Peter Kavanagh’s!

From 9:30pm, Friday 17 and 24 Oct. FREE!
Bring an instrument or just your ears!

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#LIF2025 #Seisiún
PK’s seisiún - Liverpool Irish Festival
Completely informal opportunity to come along for a tune or two to this quirky Liverpool pub. A great night is promised for one and all!
www.liverpoolirishfestival.com
September 16, 2025 at 2:57 PM
livirishfest.bsky.social
Private View: Celebrating Irish Craft. Bluecoat Display Centre, 4:30–7:30pm, Thu 18 Sept. FREE.

Exhibition runs 19 Sept – 1 Nov. Silver, ceramics, glass, textiles and more.

www.liverpoolirishfestival.com/events/irish...

#LIF2025 #Irishcraft #artsandcultureliverpool
Celebrating Irish Craft - Liverpool Irish Festival
Liverpool Irish Festival and Bluecoat Display Centre have celebrated Irish artists for many years. This is a retrospective of those works.
www.liverpoolirishfestival.com
September 16, 2025 at 2:53 PM