Welcome to the Bristol Irish Society website
On this website you will be able to find out everything about the Bristol Irish Society. You will also be able to keep up to date with forthcoming events or get in touch with us.Aims & Objects of the Bristol Irish Society
To advance the education of the citizens of Britain and Irish people living in Britain about Ireland, it’s People, History, Language, Institutions, Culture, Music, Dance, Sport and Folklore and it’s Intellectual, Artistic and Economic life. In particular to meet the Social needs of the Irish people living in the City of Bristol and surrounding Areas.
To act as an umbrella organization for any Irish groups who wish to join with or be associated with the Bristol Irish Society.
The Society is a non-sectarian organisation and is non-political.
Latest News - 2010
The parade this year was quite successful, the Committee would welcome any volunteers to join the committee and help us in our work. We also need our community to actively participate in the Parade next year, any Companies, Bands, Dancing Schools, Community Groups with/without an Irish connection are invited to contact us and hopefully participate in the Parade - maybe enter a float
Our Treasurer - Mike Nolan is retiring this year after 15 years' service, we urgently need someone to volunteer to replace him.
Mary Moloney - Mary has decided to retire from the Committee after many years of loyal service and hard work. The committee wish her all the very best and thank her for all her help.
An AGM is provisionally arranged for Monday 4th October 2010 at 19.45 in the Shore Gallery, St. Patrick's Church, Redfield, if you are interested in the BIS or the BSPPS then please come along and join in.
Charity Donation - Following the Parade this year we made a donation to a young second generation Irish mother who is very ill. She has expressed her sincere thanks to the Members & Society. We would welcome suggestions from our members on the Charity to support next year.