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You have reached the website of the
New York Irish Center (or "Irish Centre", depending on
where you're from).
Located at
10-40 Jackson Avenue in Long Island City, and easily accessible from
every part of New York City and the tri-state area, we are truly a
center for everyone in the greater New York Irish community.
So
whether you're from Ireland, have Irish ancestors, or are Irish at heart, there's a "céad
míle fáilte" (hundred thousand welcomes) here for you!
The Center is a place
where Irish and non-Irish can meet, laugh, and share a meal and
drink. Among the many services offered by the Center are...
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Information
Resource Center - referrals to the many agencies in the New
York area who provide specialized services, such as
immigration, legal, medical, and personal counseling, to
the Irish and non-Irish community - and THE
place for finding out about
Irish arts, entertainment and cultural
events in the New York area - where the "craic"
is very good!
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Helpline (1-877-ERIN-HELP)
with trained volunteers who are available 24x7 to help
immigrants who are suffering from homesickness and
depression, and for anyone who needs information about
services targeted towards the Irish community.
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Weekly catered
lunches for senior
citizens, where they can meet old friends and new, and
partake in organized information sessions providing advice on healthy living and
enjoying their "golden years"
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Mothers and
toddlers group, held three mornings per week,
with organized play
activities for
the
children, and a social outlet for young immigrant mothers.
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On-site
counselors/therapists with deep understanding
of Irish culture and values, who can help immigrants realize
their
true potential in the "land of opportunity".
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An
internet
cafe, where you can stop in to surf the web and take
training classes, and an
"Irish Tea Room", where
you
can enjoy the finest selection of soft drinks and coffee/tea
in a convivial atmosphere.
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A
central
gathering place, with easy access to transportation, for
cultural and fun activities, including old-time dancing,
Irish dancing, social functions and parties, concerts, "seisiúns"
(traditional Irish music), plays
and card nights ("25" is a big hit!), in the New York
tri-state area.
So whether you
living in the New York area, or if you're planning a trip to the
Big Apple and want to know what's going on in the Irish scene
in this great city, visit our "Information"
section, call us at
(718) 482-0909,
or drop us
a line at
info@newyorkirishcenter.org
or through our "Contact" page. We
look forward to seeing you soon!
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