Irish American Heritage: Celebrate & Connect

"The Irish American Club of Washington, D.C. has been in existence for over 65 years. Our mission is to promote, preserve, and celebrate our Irish heritage in America."

"The Washington Ireland Program (WIP) inspires and develops promising leaders through a program of personal development, policy debate and community service. Our aim is to support leaders committed to building a future of peace and prosperity for Northern Ireland and Ireland."

"The Irish Network DC serves as the heart of the diverse Irish and Irish-American community in Washington, D.C. We embrace all connections to Ireland and serve as a conduit to collaboration between our communities both in Ireland and the United States."

"Celebrating Irish Heritage for 50 Years."

"The Washington D.C. Gaels GAA Club is an amateur Irish sports club, promoting the Irish sports of Hurling, Camogie, and Irish Football."

"The club has many activities based on the interests of old and new members with events continuously added. These currently range from our in-person céilí dances to on-line Zoom classes on the Irish Language and Family History, and a hosted book club focusing on Irish topics and authors."

"The MD LAOH is a sisterhood of Irish Catholic women that are a local order of a national charitable organization. We strive to live our motto of Friendship, Unity, and Christian Charity that promote caring for others and our Irish heritage. We also promote our Catholic faith through charitable works and social events. We assist in both local events such as parades, festival, and divisional charities."

"The Baltimore GAA is a non-profit that has remained actively engaged in the community, both on and off the pitch. We partner with the Irish Charities of Baltimore in fundraising events, and we host social gatherings year-round."

Bowie, MD's Irish American Heritage Month guide.

Preservation Maryland's post about Irish Immigrants in Baltimore.

"The Friendly Daughters of St. Patrick or FDSP is a social and philanthropic organization for women of Irish heritage regardless of religious affiliation. We seek to create and support programs that promote, maintain and preserve Irish heritage and culture. The FDSP operates as a benevolent, non-profit, charitable organization, donating time and money to individuals and groups that demonstrate need. Particular emphasis is placed on efforts with special attention given to programs for women, children, and families."

"Our mission is to harness the power of a global philanthropic network of friends of Ireland to promote and support peace, culture, education and community development across the island of Ireland and among Irish communities around the world."

"The Irish American Partnership was founded in Ireland to organize Irish American support on behalf of job creation, education, and economic development in Ireland. Encouraged by an Irish Parliament grant of 50,000 Irish pounds in 1986, a group of Irish educators, government officials, business executives, and politicians from both the North and South came together to form an Irish organization whose purpose it was to create a supportive partnership between Irish Americans and Ireland."

Embassy of Ireland located in Washington, DC.

The Northern Ireland Bureau is the diplomatic mission of the Northern Ireland Executive(external link opens in a new window / tab) in the United States and Canada. Our team of six full-time staff members operates out of offices in Washington, DC. Our mission is to help cultivate and strengthen links between various political, economic, educational, and cultural interests in Northern Ireland and North America. We take a proactive role in identifying and developing mutually-beneficial partnerships with organisations across a range of sectors."

"Founded in 1962, the Irish American Cultural Institute (IACI) is the leading Irish American cultural organization. The IACI is a federally recognized 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit national organization devoted to promoting an intelligent appreciation of Ireland and the role and contributions of the Irish in America."

"Compiled by reference specialists at the Library of Congress, this guide identifies key print and online resources for studying and engaging Irish American heritage."

"The purpose of the Irish American Hall of Fame is to preserve the “story” of the Irish in America, thus becoming a resource for all Americans or those interested in the development and history of America including, but not limited to, academic researchers, teachers, and students of Irish and American history at all levels, those interested in genealogy, cultural historians and the general public."

"In March, during Irish American Heritage Month, the National Archives celebrates the contributions of Irish Americans in our nation’s history."

At the Irish American Heritage Center, we celebrate Irish and Irish American culture through events, music, theater, literature, and language.

Presentation by Library of Congress

"Explore collection items related to Ireland and Irish American history and heritage. Learn how a chance encounter and the Smithsonian Folklife Festival helped launch a revival of Irish American music. Enjoy the music of Ireland with Smithsonian Folkways Recordings."

Article by the National Park Service.

A heritage month guide provided by the National Park Service.

"The American Irish Historical Society records, celebrates, promotes and reflects the values of Irish culture that contribute to the growth of our nation."

"Active across the United States, The Order seeks to aid the newly arrived Irish, both socially and economically. The many Divisions and club facilities located throughout the U.S. have traditionally been among the first to welcome new Irish immigrants. Here, the Irish culture — art, dance, music, and sports are fostered and preserved. The newcomers can meet some of ‘their own’ and are introduced to the social atmosphere of the Irish-American community."