Category Archives: The Irish Quarter

Comedy Craic

When: Thursday 9th May 2013, from 20:00 Where: Irish Centre Birmingham, High Street Digbeth, B12 0LN Tickets: £3 on the door This coming Thursday, the Munster Lounge (upstairs at the Irish Centre Birmingham) will see comedy frolics from: Dave Dinsdale … Continue reading

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St Patrick’s Day Parade 2013

As ever, Digbeth Residents Association was out to support yesterday’s St Patrick’s Day Parade! To see photos from the parade from DRA and other Tweeters, please see the story below. If you’d like to join in next year’s festivities with … Continue reading

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Happy St Patrick’s Day!

Happy St Patrick’s Day everyone! The parade will be coming through Digbeth from 12:00 noon. Make sure to arrive early and grab a good spot to watch the whole procession, and keep your eyes peeled for Digbeth Residents Association! Despite … Continue reading

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The Sons and Daughters of Erin: The Irish in Birmingham

When: Thursday 21 March, 18:30-20:00 Where: Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery (AV Room, Gas Hall) Tickets: £4 per person (advance booking required) With the St Patrick’s Festival in full swing, and the Parade taking place in Digbeth this coming Sunday, … Continue reading

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St Patrick’s Festival Road Closures

Please see below for a communication from the St Patrick’s Festival organisers. If residents of Digbeth have not received this letter from the organisers in their postboxes, please email stpatricksbrimingham@gmail.com as soon as possible. Dear Resident/Business Owner, The Birmingham St … Continue reading

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Irish Whiskey Tasting

When: Thursday 14th March 2013, from 19:00 Where: The Old Crown, 188 High Street Digbeth, B12 0LD Tickets: £10 per person (available here) To celebrate the arrival of the St Patrick’s Day festivities in Digbeth, the Birmingham Whisky Club is … Continue reading

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St Anne’s Parish Centre

When: Saturday 2nd March Where: St Anne’s Parish Centre, Alcester Street, Digbeth, B12 0PH St Anne’s Parish Centre is relaunching on Saturday with help from The Holy Showband. The centre facilities are available to hire for birthday parties, weddings, first … Continue reading

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St Patrick’s Festival Launch Party

When: Saturday 9th March 2013, 20:00 onwards Where: The Paragon Hotel, Alcester Street Digbeth Tickets: £5 The St Patrick’s Festival 2013 is sure to start with a bang at the launch party sponsored by the Paragon Hotel. Tickets are only … Continue reading

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St Patrick’s Parade Float Workshop

When: Saturday 23rd February, 12:00-16:00 Where: 22 Green Street, Digbeth (opposite the Peugeot garage car park) The St Patrick’s Day Festival will return to Digbeth very soon! In preparation, the festival organisers have organised float workshops to help inspire the … Continue reading

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JFK Memorial Rededication

When: Saturday 23rd February, 12:00 noon Where: High Street Digbeth/Floodgate Street junction After being postponed due to the snow earlier in the year, the JFK memorial will finally be rededicated at its new home in Digbeth this Saturday. To whet … Continue reading

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