Tag Archives: iwic

Irish in Birmingham: ‘your hub for all things Irish in Birmingham’

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Nicky Getgood | Leave a comment

The Irish Welfare & Information Centre next to St Anne’s Church on Alcester Street has been rebranded and is now Irish in Birmingham. The name change coincides with other exciting developments for the charity which provides welfare & cultural services … Continue reading →

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The Irish in Birmingham 1960-2010 – ‘Through The Eyes of A Child’

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Nicky Getgood | 2 Comments

IWIC are looking for Irish people living in Birmingham and those with Irish descent to participate in their oral history project The Irish in Birmingham 1960-2010 – ‘Through The Eyes of A Child’. We want to explore the childhood memories … Continue reading →

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Getgood Link: “Come Together’ by artist Lucy Mclauchlan « EC Arts

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Nicky Getgood | Leave a comment

“Come Together’ by artist Lucy Mclauchlan « EC Arts – EC-Arts are again busy making interesting and eye-catching things happen in public spaces. They’ve collaborated with artist Lucy McLauchlan to create a temporary piece on the hoardings on Moseley Road … Continue reading →

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Interview with Hugh Tibbits of the Irish Welfare and Information Centre

Posted on May 19, 2010 by Nicky Getgood | Leave a comment

On Monday I got to catch up with Hugh Tibbits, Chief Executive of the Irish Welfare and Information Centre on Alcester Street.  The short video interview I did with him is above.  If you feel you can help IWIC with … Continue reading →

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The Forgotten Irish: screening this Mon 17th May

Posted on May 12, 2010 by Nicky Getgood | Leave a comment

Last night I was lucky enough to attend a screening of the hard-hitting Forgotten Irish series featuring Birmingham – telling the stories of a handful of the many Irish immigrants who came here after the Second World War and found … Continue reading →

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DiGpuss at the St Patrick’s Parade

Posted on March 20, 2010 by Nicky Getgood | 1 Comment

As you might expect, DiGpuss really cleaned up during the St Patrick’s Parade last Sunday, including the above feathery number from the Irish Welfare and Information Centre (IWIC) on Alcester St, Digbeth.  IWIC were at the last Birmingham Social Media … Continue reading →

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IWIC presents A Seisiun this Sat 10th Oct

Posted on October 8, 2009 by Nicky Getgood | Leave a comment

The Irish Welfare and Information Centre (IWIC) are holding a ‘celebration of modern Ireland’ this Saturday at the Irish Centre from 6.30pm – an evening of song, dance, drinks and fun.  Tickets are £10 adults/£5 children.

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