United Irish Cultural Center

04/27/2022

Photos from San Francisco Youth GAA's post

04/26/2022

Parents - Do you want a fun, Irish-themed camp for your kids, which takes place at Irish Center SF in The Sunset?

Sign up NOW at https://irishcentersf.org/irish-camp/

#kids #sanfrancisco #summercamp #irish #ireland #oceanbeachsf

04/25/2022

Violinist Gregory Harrington and his band have played Carnegie Hall, the Symphony Hall in Boston, the Oriental Arts Centre in Shanghai, and Dublin’s National Concert Hall.

On Friday, June 10, 2002, he plays in the St. Francis room at Irish Center SF in an up-close, intimate setting! Full bar, coffee/tea available.

Tickets are available now with $5 off through April 30 at: https://gregoryharringtonsf2022.eventbrite.com

04/25/2022

Great work by Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann Cooley-Keegan Branch, San Francisco, CA at the convention with music, language, & dance!

04/24/2022

Imagine a night out with friends, a special place to toast a milestone, a comfortable space to host a private event—the Emerald Pub in the reimagined Irish Center will no doubt be a social hub in the building.

Its design boasts artful nods to special aspects of the current center in the distinctive beams as well as artful incorporations of the iconic stained glass so familiar to longtime guests and members.

On the menu—wonderful entertainment options, tasty food and drink, plenty of Irish hospitality. Let’s build our future together. Share your time, talent, treasure by visiting: IrishCenterSF.org

#revealfriday #IrishCenterSF2025 #JIGsawpuzzle

04/23/2022

2022 Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann North American Convention near San Francisco (April 22, 2022)

The Pearl River All-Star Céilí Band performed for the Friday night Céilí at the 2022 Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann North American Convention in Foster City.

The Pearl River band comprises a group of musicians and traditional Irish music teachers from the town of Pearl River in Rockland County, New York.

Large crowds have assembled from all over the USA and a large contingent from Ireland for Irish music, singing, dancing, and Irish language workshops throughout the weekend.

The entire weekend has been organized by the Cooley-Keegan branch of Comhaltas here in San Francisco.

Check out all the activities here, and you can drop in and join sessions Saturday or Sunday:

https://cceconvention2022.com/

04/23/2022

Thanks to Jimmy Ford (right) and Robert Fernandez (left) for organizing all the boxing-related logistics behind the scenes for Amateur Fight Night 2022 #1 at Irish Center SF on April 16, 2022.

If you enjoyed the show, you have these two gents to thank!

#boxing #sanfrancisco

Photo by Jimi Crowley

04/22/2022

Imagine an awesome lounge area in which to socialize and unwind! Stay tuned as we complete this picture.

Just remember, for the whole picture, we need you:
IrishCenterSF.org

#IrishCenterSF2025 #JIGsawpuzzle

04/21/2022

Fighter of the Night at Amateur Fight Night 2022 #1 at Irish Center SF

On April 16, 2022, at Irish Center SF, Gabe "G MANZ" Manzanares took home a big win over Manny Velasquez. Gabe was also voted "Fighter of the Night," plus his bout was declared "Fight of the Night" in Gabe's boxing debut.

Gabe is a San Francisco native and is an assistant football coach and alumnus of St. Ignatius College Prep in SF. He brought a huge contingent of family and fans to the Irish Center for his triumph.

Gabe's video shows the energy in the building on April 16, with the St. Francis room and Members room used as warm-up areas, and Wawona Gates as a place where boxing families met with fighters after wins & losses.

Congrats to Gabe on an impressive debut!
#boxing #fightnight #sanfrancisco
360 Promotions
Fire in the Ring Boxing Inc.
415 Boxing Team
Frisco Boxing

04/20/2022

Looking for the perfect spot to meet up with friends before a night of musical performance?

The new Emerald Pub will be an excellent option. Arrive early for a show in the St. Patrick’s Room and relax with friends in a beautiful space.

Watch this week as the concept is revealed. Then help us complete the vision: IrishCenterSF.org

#IrishCenterSF2025 #JIGsawpuzzle

04/19/2022

The scene at Amateur Fight Night 2022 #1 at Irish Center SF on April 16, 2022

Take a glance at the scene at Amateur Fight Night 2022 #1 at Irish Center SF on April 16, 2022. There was quite a buzz at the Irish Center on Saturday night.

Thank you to all supporters of Irish Center SF and the boxing clubs.

#boxing #irish #ireland #sanfrancisco #oceanbeachsf #fight #fighting #fighter #fightnight

360 Promotions Fire in the Ring Boxing Inc. 415 Boxing Team Frisco Boxing

Video by UICC President Liam Reidy.

04/19/2022

Photos from Keepers of the Steps's post

04/18/2022

In attendance at Amateur Fight Night 2022 #1 on April 16, 2022, at Irish Center SF:

LEFT -- Rising boxer Callum Walsh (from Cork, Ireland), fighting out of Wildcard Boxing Gym in Southern California, under trainer Freddie Roach. Callum is 2-0 (2KO) as a professional boxer, and fights in SoCal on May 12, 2022.

MIDDLE - Amateur MMA star, Ciaran Saunders, has a 3-0 record out of Burlingame, California. See Cairan perform on May 28, 2022, at Kezar in SF.

RIGHT - Charlie Sheehy out of Brisbane, CA, a professional boxer signed w/ Top Rank, with a 2-0 (2KO) record as a pro, and was a Team USA Olympic Boxer in 2020.

All the best to these three fine athletes into the future!

The Irish Center introduced these rising stars to the packed house, with the crowd roaring with approval...

#boxing #mma #danawhite #sanfrancisco #IrelandinSF #siliconvalley #Irishboxing

Fire in the Ring Boxing Inc.
Callum Walsh
360 Promotions (photo credit)
Ciaran Saunders
Charlie Sheehy

04/18/2022

Photos from Pearse & Connolly Fife & Drum Band's post

04/18/2022

Happy Easter from all of us at Irish Center SF!

04/17/2022

Fire in the Ring Boxing Inc. put together a superb amateur boxing card for Amateur Fight Night 2022 #1 at Irish Center SF on April 16, 2022. The crowd brought passion. The boxers brought the skill. Thank you to the employees, volunteers, and UICC partners who all made it happen.

We love making memories together at Irish Center SF!
#sanfrancisco #boxing

Fire in the Ring Boxing Inc.
415 Boxing Team
Frisco Boxing
360 Promotions

Photo by Paul Cunnie

04/16/2022

Amateur Fight Night # 1 at Irish Center SF is officially SOLD-OUT and the ring is all ready for Saturday night. Thanks to Fire in the Ring Boxing Inc. for setting up this fine boxing ring!

#WawonaGates opens at 4:30 PM and the Emerald room is open until Midnight with indoor and outdoor options & live music, even for those without boxing tickets. Live music is at 5 PM outdoors and 9:45 PM indoors after boxing...

#boxing #sanfrancisco #nightlife #livemusic

04/14/2022

Saturday, April 16, 2022 - The downstairs Emerald Pub will be open from 6:30 PM until Midnight with LIVE music starting at about 9:45 PM as the Boxing event upstairs finishes. Full Bar & Taco Truck onsite and NO cover charge.

We also have music in @WawonaGates at 5 PM with Mossy Power Music playing Irish Ballads. Something for everyone on April 16 at Irish Center SF!

#sanfrancisco #livemusic #nightlife #sunsetstrong #beer #foodtruck #oceanbeachsf

04/14/2022

A limited # of excellent seats on the stage for Amateur Boxing Night #1 on Sat, April 16, are on sale. See ticket link below.

04/13/2022

The San Francisco Dance Film Festival is presenting the documentary “Steps of Freedom: The Story of Irish Dance” on Friday, May 13, 2022 at the Brava Theater in San Francisco at 7:30 p.m. Following the film there will be a special performance by a local Irish Dance group.

Tickets are $15 and are available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/steps-of-freedom-the-story-of-irish-dance-2022-sfdff-stage-to-screen-tickets-312064492297

Save 20% off General Admission tickets using "UICC20" discount code.

“Steps Of Freedom” documentary tells for the first time the extraordinary story of how Irish dance developed over centuries from a traditional dance of the Irish people to become the global phenomenon it is today, attracting millions of viewers and dancers throughout the world.

The documentary features stunning original performances by some of the greatest Irish dance practitioners of the present day and a wealth of archive materials, including films, photographs, and witness accounts revealing how Irish dance has been practiced through history. There is a strong American current running throughout the story as we show how the Irish diaspora played a pivotal part in shaping the form particularly during the last century.

The United Irish Cultural Center is the Co-Presenter of the film.

04/12/2022

The Irish Center SF will be a hub of activity on Saturday, April 16, 2022, with two live bands, Amateur Fight Night, Irish Center Shoppe, and a Taco Truck.

The LIVE Music at 5 PM and 9:45 PM is open to the public, so stop on by 2700 45th Ave on Saturday.

As of now the FIght Night is SOLD OUT, but please stay tuned for any additional ticket sales as we configure seating/standing tickets...

04/11/2022

Irish Golf Boost at Augusta

"In a groundbreaking feat, Irish golf secured second and joint third in a golf major."....

The biggest headline, rightly, belonged to Masters winner Scottie Scheffler. A very big headline belonged to Tiger Woods, who made the cut and play...

04/11/2022

DOWNTOWN MAGAZINE Presents: GREGORY HARRINGTON - [When I Fall in Love]

Friday, June 10, 2022 - Irish Violinist Gregory Harrington & guests appear in the St. Francis Room of the Irish Center SF. Enjoy an intimate night of music at the UICC!

Tickets are on sale now, & save $5 through the end of April - see the link in the comments...

04/11/2022

Photos from San Francisco Youth GAA's post

04/10/2022

400+ patrons celebrated at the Irish Center SF after the San Francisco "Nepal Day" Parade on Sat, April 9 , 2022. Sound familiar?

04/09/2022

Imagine a dynamic, digital sculpture hanging in the volumetric space of the Lobby, weaving together the past, present, and future of Irish culture and catching the attention of all those outside.

This vibrant chandelier is reactive, responsive, and programmable, using innovative digital technology to celebrate the continued vibrancy of the culture and community.

As visitors pass beneath, the chandelier reacts to their presence, changing its color and intensity, welcoming them into the space. This feature can also be programmed to change it’s visual output to highlight events at UICC, significant holidays, and even act as a realtime-feed for the world inside and outside the center, using data to visualize Irish music, sport, performance, and art events happening within San Francisco and around the world.

Let’s build our future together. Share your time, talent, treasure by visiting: www.IrishCenterSF.org

#revealfriday #IrishCenterSF2025 #JIGsawpuzzle

04/09/2022

Say Hey! Stop by the Irish Center Shoppe TODAY, Saturday, April 9 from 1-3:30 PM. Shop online if you prefer and pickup: IrishCenterSF.org

Look for elongated Shoppe hours on Saturday, April 16 BOXING NIGHT from 4:30 PM onwards for the rest of the evening!