Events

Monday, 10th Mar 2025

Lenten Retreat March 2025

We are delighted to invite you to our retreat. Reflections will be offered every morning between 10th and 14 March on zoom. Register via paul.raymond@irishchplaincy.org.uk

Details on flyer and below

Monday 10 March with Fr John Deehan, former Parish Priest of Our Lady Help of Christians parish, Kentish Town and a Trustee of the Irish Chaplaincy

Tuesday 11 March with Debbie Ducille, Ministry lead with Anna Chaplaincy

Wednesday 12 March with Pat Gaffney, volunteer with Seniors Project of the Irish Chaplaincy

Thursday 13 March with Rev Cherie Rogers, Minister, HIghams Park Baptist Church

Friday 14 March with Fr Gerry McFlynn, Project Manager, Irish Council for Prisoners Overseas (ICPO)

Saturday, 1st Feb 2025

Celebrate feast of St Brigid of Kildare

Once again we are delighted to be working with the team at St Bride's Church in Fleet Street to celebrate the feast of St Brigid, our own Patron (Matron) saint and as Patron saint of Ireland, with St Patrick.

A service will be held in the beautiful Crypt Chapel at St Bride's at noon on 1 February
(arrive early, the service will start with a commitment to Peace at 12 noon)

More about the service here

And here at the Solas Bhride Centre you can read more about events taking place in Kildare, Ireland to celebrate the feast.

Friday, 8th Nov 2024

Annual Service of Remembrance

Every November the Irish Chaplaincy holds a service to remember clients, friends and supporters who have died in the past year. Save the date now and join us in Westminster Cathedral on Friday 8 November. If you plan to come please RSVP by 1 November to mahrukh.shabir@irishchaplaincy.org.uk

Monday, 4th Mar 2024

Chaplaincy on-line Lent Retreat

This is an online event via Zoom. Each session begins at 9:30am and runs for 30-45 minutes. To register contact paul.raymond@irishchaplaincy.org.uk

Speaker details

Monday: Dr Shane Crombie : Shane is professor of communications at LCC International University, Klaipeda in Lithuania. It is a Christian University with students from over 60 countries. Many have experienced war and separation. (LCC International University)
Tuesday: Judy Powell : Judy is a licensed lay minister in the Church of England, based at St Paul's Church, in Camden Square not far from the London Irish Centre. A native of York, she worked in the motor industry before retirement, and also spent a short time as a member of an ecumenical lay community in Surrey. (Parish of Old St Pancras | St Paul's Church (posp.co.uk)
Wednesday: Julia Burton-Jones : Julia is Training and Development Lead for Anna Chaplaincy. Since 2015 she has pioneered Anna Chaplaincy in Kent and South-East London. With a background in adult learning in ageing and dementia, her role as training and development lead includes writing and delivering courses for those exploring being an Anna Chaplain or Anna Friend, and ongoing ministerial education for the growing Anna Chaplaincy network.
(Anna Chaplaincy | Offering spiritual care in later life)
Thursday: Pat Gaffney : Pat has been a volunteer with the Seniors Project at the Irish Chaplaincy since 2019. Now retired, she is involved in a local community project linking Kennington, London with Bethlehem in Palestine, is a member of Women in Black who vigil for peace each week in central London and has enjoyed organising walks for the Chaplaincy and Pax Christi over the past few years. Pat worked for CAFOD (Catholic Fund For Overseas Development) for 10 years and was coordinator of Pax Christi for 30 years. (Elderly Support - Irish Chaplaincy)
Friday: Gerry McFlynn : Gerry is project manager of the Irish Council for Prisoners Overseas (ICPO). Gerry joined ICPO in 1993, which since 2003, has been part of the Irish Chaplaincy. From 2008-2010, he worked as full-time chaplain at HMP Wormwood Scrubs. He now co-ordinates ICPO's outreach work for prisoners and their families as well as visiting prisons throughout England and Wales. He is also a founding member of the campaigning group, Progressing Prisoners Maintaining Innocence (PPMI). (Irish Prisoners - Irish Chaplaincy)

Thursday, 1st Feb 2024

Irish Chaplaincy Service for 1500 anniversary of St Brigid

Do join us at this special event, co-hosted with St Bride's Church, London and L'Arche Ireland.

For those who cannot attend, here is a copy of the service sheet.

Monday, 4th Dec 2023

Advent Retreat

This is an online event via Zoom. Each session begins at 9:30am and runs for 30-45 minutes.

To register contact paul.raymond@irishchaplaincy.org.uk

There is no charge and no need to take part every day. All welcome.

Friday, 3rd Nov 2023

Service of remembrance for Irish people Westminster Cathedral Fri 3rd Nov

Irish Chaplaincy service of remembrance for those who have died in the past year.

Celebrant: Bishop Paul McAleenan.

2pm, St. Patrick's Chapel, Westminster Cathedral. 3rd November 2023.

Tea and coffee to follow.
Please let us know if you are able to join us.
Email: seniors@irishchaplaincy.org.uk

For those who cannot attend, here is a copy of the service sheet.

Saturday, 16th Sep 2023

A Celebration of Irish Music and Dancing

TICKETS: Adult £10 & Child £5

Saturday 16th September 2023 5:30pm, doors 5pm.

St. James's Piccadilly LONDON W1J 9LL

Entertainment includes:

London Celtic Youth Orchestra
Sean Ryan
Rev. Lucy Winkett
John XXIII Primary School
Eddie Gilmore

www.irishchaplaincy.org.uk
Tel: 020 7482 5528 Email: admin@irishchaplaincy.org.uk

A taste of the entertainment available ......

• Byrne-Whelehan
• Eddie & Kieran Gilmore
• London Celtic Youth Orchestra
• Eddie Gilmore & Sean Ryan

Saturday, 8th Jul 2023

Emigrants Walk - Mulranny to Newport Co. Mayo Sat 8th July, 10am

Emigrants Walk - Mulranny to Newport Co. Mayo Saturday 8th July 2023, 10am.

Fundraising for the Seniors Project of the Irish Chaplaincy. Please DONATE

Contact eddie.gilmore@irishchaplaincy.org.uk for details. All are welcome.

Wednesday, 17th May 2023

Walk With Hope

Celebrate the work of the chaplaincy.

Monday, 6th Jun 2022

Walk with Hope various events 2022

Monday 6th June

Our walk starts (11:30am) in the Peace Garden in the grounds of the Imperial War Museum, Lambeth Road, SE1 (near St George s RC Cathedral) ends at the Irish Embassy, Grosvenor Pl.

Suggested donation to the work of the Irish Chaplaincy £10

The walk is approximately 5 miles in length & with stops & a lunch break & should take about 3 1/2 hours. On route we will visit St George's Cathedral, St Bride s Church, Temple & Embankment Gardens, St James's Park

Wear comfortable shoes & bring water & packed lunch. There are plenty of opportunities to drop in & out of the walk, to pick up public transport.

Nearest tube for the start, Lambeth North.

Contact pat.gaffney@irishchaplaincy.org.uk

Tuesday 7th June

11am (Optional walk) Eversholt Street steps, Euston Station to the London Irish Centre. NW1 9XB 12 noon - Commemorative Irish Chaplaincy bench blessing. Camden Square park, by the LIC

12:45 Lunch at Kennedy Hall, LIC

RSVP by May 28th: eddie.gilmore@irishchaplaincy.org.uk

Wednesday 8th June

Picnic with Hope

An event with Caritas + other organisations. Meet Westminster Cathedral at 12.30pm, then walk to St James Park for a bring & share picnic at 1pm.

Thursday 9th June (CANCELLED)

Nazareth House, Hammersmith to St John XXIII School, White City (approx. 3 miles) The day will start with Mass at Nazareth House, 10am. People will need to be at reception from 9.30-9.45 am for a Covid test! Alternatively people can join the walk at 10.45am from the main entrance of Nazareth House. Bring own lunch.

Friday 10th June

Afternoon tea at Holy Family school, West Acton.

Saturday, 7th May 2022

A Celebration of Irish Music and Dancing

The Irish Chaplaincy have invited friends annually for the past few years (except in 2021 when it was online) for a fundraising celebration concert at the wonderful St. James's Piccadilly. This year we again have an exciting line up of singers and dancers to create a warm and enjoyable evening. Please come and please bring a friend. Tá failte roimh go léir. Many thanks to our sponsors for this year:
The Boyle Family
CCLA
McGrath Charitable Trust
AJ Morrisroe + Sons

7th May 2022, doors 6pm for start at 06:30 PM.
at St. James's Piccadilly , 197 Piccadilly. London, W1J 9LL.

Tickets : Adults £15 and Children £5 - https://fundraising.irishchaplaincy.org.uk/event/May2022#purchase

Thursday, 11th Nov 2021

All Saints of Ireland - Westminster Cathedral Prayer Service

We will celebrate a service for the Solemnity of All the Saints of Ireland on Thursday, November 11th at 3pm in St Patrick's Chapel in Westminster Cathedral, Victoria with Bishop Paul McAleenan.

The service will be followed by tea and cake in the café. All are very welcome.

Monday, 2nd Aug 2021

Irish Chaplaincy Summer Retreat

August 2nd - 6th 2021
Via Zoom!

Daily zoom conference at 9.30am (lasting 30-45 mins), with a reflection each day from a different member of the Chaplaincy team.

Themes will include:
Coming out of the storm
Reflecting on grace-filled moments
Contact: eddie.gilmore@irishchaplaincy.org.uk
There is no charge, and you don't need to attend every day!

Monday, 19th Apr 2021

Walk With Hope

From April 19th-24th 2021 many people will be walking to raise funds for the work of the Irish Chaplaincy, and also raise awareness of the elderly Irish we support in Britain, whether living alone or in care homes or in prison.

Video

Sponsorship and Donations: You can either use our JustGiving page, setup your own page or simply do a walk and send a one-off donation. We look forward to having lots of great stories and pictures of people Walking with Hope.

Donate: JustGiving

Cheques made payable to IRISH CHAPLAINCY can also be sent to:

IRISH CHAPLAINCY
PO BOX 75693 London
NW1W 7ZT.

Please mark your envelope Walk With Hope

Go raibh míle maith agat. Thank you for your support.

London: An organised walk will take place on Wednesday 21st April. Walkers in groups of 6, will depart from Quex Rd Sacred Heart Church from 11am walking to the Irish Embassy in London. Feel free to walk this route or any other of your choice.

Contact: pat.gaffney@irishchaplaincy.org.uk for more details of how to take part in this walk or declan.ganly@irishchaplaincy.org.uk if you have any questions regarding the event, walking, how you can participate.

Wednesday, 31st Mar 2021

Holy Week Mass

March 31st 10am. All welcome; Email Eddie Gilmore eddie.gilmore@irishchaplaincy.org.uk if you'd like the zoom link.

Friday, 5th Feb 2021

Fireside Gathering Concert

Enjoy a relaxing evening of music, poetry, chat and friendship around the fire with Irish Chaplaincy and friends.

7.16pm - intro slideshow or 7:30 on www.facebook.com/IrishChaplaincy

If you don't have FB watch on https://youtu.be/myj9DWUiPqo

Donations warmly accepted www.irishchaplaincy.org.uk/donate