Support for Irish communities in Coventry and surrounding areas

Our organisation has gradually evolved to provide a wide range of health and welfare services, as well as a variety of cultural and heritage projects, including the annual St. Patrick's Day Festival.

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Set up in 1993, the Coventry Irish Society provides a range of services to all generations of the Irish

community in Coventry and the surrounding areas.


We have a long tradition of helping the most vulnerable members of the Irish Community in Coventry,

and our aim is to provide a culturally sensitive service that gets the necessary help, support

and advice to as many Irish people as possible.

We supported 1,500+ people in 2021-22

1,088

People availed of our day to day advice and support services

86

People received in depth caseworker support involving complex cases

54

People have attended a weekly Befriending Support Group

110

Irish elders attended bi-monthly Lunch Clubs for friendship and support

54

Irish Survivors attended quarterly Lunch Clubs for friendship and support

200

People had attended the Coventry Irish Society St Patrick’s Day event

Some of our core services

Health Project

Our Health workers arrange a number of basic health outreach surgeries in Coventry to reach those people less likely to go to their GP's.

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Irish Survivors

This is a new full time specialist advice information and support service for Irish survivors, including those survivors that were residents in the controversial Irish Mother and Baby Home Institutions.

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Welfare Advice & Support

At Coventry Irish Society we offer a reliable, friendly, supportive service to all of our clients. Our experienced welfare advisor offers confidential advice and information on many different welfare issues.

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Passports & Citizenship

The service supports first generation Irish people who were born in Ireland, second generation with one or both parents born in Ireland, and third generation who have grandparents who were born in Ireland.

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Join our volunteer community

Coventry Irish Society, like many charities, relies on the invaluable input of volunteers in delivering our work programmes. But we also seek to ensure that their experience is both fulfilling and rewarding.

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“The Coventry Irish Society supports the most vulnerable members of the Irish community in Coventry, and we also act as a ‘gateway’ to help them to access other community-based and mainstream services.”

The latest Society news

Coventry Irish Society Halloween Party 2024

15 Sep, 2024
We are delighted to announce the spook-tacular details of our Halloween Party 2024! Date: Thursday 24 October 2024 Time: 12.00 – 4.00 pm Venue: Coventry Irish Society, 2nd Floor, Eaton House, 1 Eaton Road, Coventry CV1 2FJ Tickets: £15.00 for members / £17.50 for non-members Tickets can be bought in advance from CIS up and until 17 October 2024 by contacting us at the above address, or on 02476256629 or cis@covirishsoc.org.uk Tickets include entry for one person, and homemade vegetable soup, bread roll, and a selection of cakes.

Volunteers needed for the Coventry Irish Society Allotment

15 Sep, 2024
Since 2011, the wonderful Tommy, and a team of volunteers have turned the spot into an extremely well kept, fully functioning, and beautiful allotment. The allotment is currently in excellent condition. It has been cared for so well with skill and dedication for many years. The allotment is on a sizeable plot and produces many vegetables throughout the year, which are then available to our community, in return for donations. There is a greenhouse and two sheds; one shed is well equipped with gardening tools, and the other with a seating area ideal for a tea break. There are toilet facilities, a small picnic area, and a reception within the Lakeview site. The allotment plot is in a beautiful, safe, secure, and tranquil spot too; perfect for mental wellbeing. There are so many benefits, and we can see the future potential for other community activities throughout the year. Tommy has asked us to spread the word for new volunteers and he is very keen to ensure that two decades’ of work are handed over smoothly. We can arrange a site visit and support for the new Allotment Manager and team. If you are interested, please feel free to contact Simon or Caroline: simon.mccarthy@covirishsoc.org.uk caroline.brogan@covirishsoc.org.uk

Margaret Keane Irish Language School - Autumn 2024 bookings open now

15 Sep, 2024
Course begins: Thursday 24 October 2024 The course, led by Nollaig Doughan, will consist of 8 x in-person classes every Thursday evening from 6.00 pm – 7.30 pm at our offices (Coventry Irish Society, 2nd Floor, Eaton House, Eaton Road, Coventry, CV1 2FJ) Cost: £50 per student for the 8-week course, payable in advance to the Coventry Irish Society by 17 October 2024. Level: Beginners+ To register or find out further information regarding Irish language activities in Coventry and the surrounding area, please contact Caroline Brogan , by 17 October 2024, at caroline.brogan@covirishsoc.org.uk or telephone 024 7625 6629

Donations needed for new CIS Leabharlann

18 Aug, 2024
The Coventry Irish Society are creating a bespoke leabharlann / library dedicated to Irish Culture & Heritage, for our members. We would very much appreciate any donations of books or journals relating to anything Irish (fiction / non-fiction for all ages, particularly on Irish language, history, sport, or places of interest. Books / journals can be new or second-hand). Any other books / journals will be gratefully received and will be sold in a future book fayre to raise funds for the Charity. Donations can be brought to: Caroline Brogan Coventry Irish Society 2nd Floor Eaton House Eaton Road Coventry CV1 2FJ The office opening hours are Monday – Friday 10.00 am – 4.00 pm (closed for lunch 1.00 – 2.00), but there may be limited cover during busy periods and especially around holiday times. We therefore recommend either telephoning in advance on 024 7625 6629 or emailing Caroline at caroline.brogan@covirishsoc.org.uk to check availability before visiting us.
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