Links to the Irish Community

IRISH NEWS

Irish News in California
www.irish-herald.com

Irish News in Ireland
www.irishtimes.com

IRISH LANGUAGE
House of Ireland- Gaelic Language Classes
Contact: Shanti Hofshi

IRISH HISTORY
House of Ireland- Irish History Classes
Contact: Pat Flannery

IRISH MUSIC

House of Ireland - Irish Music Lessons
www.irish-cottage.net/music/music.htm

IRISH SPORTS

San Diego Hurling & Camogie
sandiegohurling@gmail.com
Facebook: San Diego Hurling

Irish Football- Mens www.setantasandiegogfc.com

Irish Football-Womenswww.nafianna.com

Irish Football -Youth sdygaa.com/about.html

IRISH ORGANIZATIONS

Ancient Order of Hibernians
The Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH) is the oldest Catholic lay organization in America, formed in New York in 1836. The early AOH in America remained a secret society that provided a monetary stipend to immigrants and they assisted Irish immigrants in obtaining jobs and social services. Today AOH members are at the forefront of support for issues concerning the Irish, such as Emigration Reform, MacBride Legislation, and the Right to Life. The ycan always be found actively lobbying for, praying for, and working for the total independence of a united 32-county Ireland, as their constitution avows: "by all means constitutional and lawful."

Friendly Sons of St Patrick
The organization exists "to pay tribute to the patron saint of Ireland and to foster goodwill and fellowship among those or Irish descent in San Diego County. We are a collective group of charitable, professional, civic minded, community spirited individuals who band together under the banner of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick for no other reason than to celebrate the fact that this group of Americans of Irish descent are a pretty damn good bunch of companions to swap tall tales, legends and down right lies with.
www.fsosp.com

The House of Ireland - Balboa Park
The House of Ireland was founded in the California International Exposition of 1935-36, held in Balboa Park. The house was founded for the purpose of dissemination of history and culture, for both Irish and Irish American; for promoting good citizenship; to bring people together in friendship.
www.irish-cottage.net

Irish American Bar Association
The Irish American Bar Association of San Diego is a professional organization dedicated to connecting, assisting and serving attorneys who are Irish by birth, ancestry, or affinity. It seeks to celebrate, foster, and perpetuate the grand traditions of Irish and Irish-American history, advocacy and camaraderie within the San Diego legal community. It is forum in which to socialize, exchange ideas and make personal and professional contacts in a context that celebrates Irish heritage. The association hosts a variety of events throughout the year. www.irishamericanbar.com

Irish Network Of Southern California
Social and business network for Irish professionals in Southern California.
IrishNetwork.org

Irish Outreach San Diego
Irish Outreach San Diego, Inc. is a non-profit charitable organization providing help and hope to Irish in the San Diego area. Irish Outreach provides resources and information for the new Irish immigrant in the areas of orientation, employment, housing, immigration laws, legal representation, landlord/tenant disputes, citizenship processing, alcohol and drug counseling, pre-marriage counseling, support and social integration. We work to educate and promote the beauty of the rich Irish culture and heritage in the San Diego community.
www.irishoutreachsd.org

San Diego Firefighters Emerald Society
The Emerald Society is a fraternal organization made up of San Diego County Firefighters that was formed in 2000 as a major support organization to the SDFF Emerald Society Pipe and Drums Band, among other non-profit activities and efforts. Membership info at
www.sdffemeraldsociety.org

San Diego Law Enforcement Emerald Society
The SDLEES is a non-profit, multi-agency organization with the goal of fostering goodwill among the numerous Law Enforcement agencies within the communities of San Diego County. Additionally The Society intends to instill, preserve and celebrate the dedication of the Irish-American Law Enforcement Officers, past and present, and their Gaelic culture.
www.sdlees.com

The 69th Regiment, New York State Volunteers
An American Civil War Re-enacting Group.
The 69th New York was the First Regiment of Brig. Gen. Thomas Francis Meager's famed Irish Brigade that fought in all the major battles with the Union Army of the Potomac from Bull Run to Appomattox. With over 40 members today's 69th New York is one of Southern California's leading Civil War reenacting units.
At Living History events, school programs and full scale reenactment battle scenarios we portray what life was like for Irish American soldiers and civilians during the War Between the States. We are a charter member of C.R.A.I.C. - California Re-enactors for American and Irish Cultures, a 501-3-c non - profit organization, and we are affiliated with many other living history and Irish- American groups. www.69thnycoc.org

Irish Veterans Memorial Project
Ireland's only registered charity dedicated to establishing and maintaining a memorial dedicated to all Irish men and women who served, and in particular those who made the ultimate sacrifice, in foreign military forces from 1900 to present.
www.irishveteransmemorialproject.com

Links to the Irish in San Diego