The ILHS is a community of people in pursuit of knowledge of the best in Irish and Irish American literature and history studies. We have presented a broad range of fascinating speakers from the heights of literature and academia as well as some of the finest lay scholars in the field. We have supported and celebrated Irish studies for more than 70 years in the great City of San Francisco.

Speaker Series 2022

  • Upcoming Events

    Sunday, January 25 at 5pm noon at the United Irish Cultural Center, Members Room Join us Sunday January 25, 2025 at 5pm in-person at the United Irish Cultural Center, ...

Past Events

  • Previous Events

    October 12, 2025 Myles Dungan on his new historical novel The Red Branch. It’s 1883 and the Fenians are at it again, bombing high profile targets in London (Scotland Yard, ...

Special Events

  • Annual Celebration

    ​The last live pre-Covid ILHS event was held in March 2020, featuring Doug McConnell and honoring Bob and Becky Tracy. Beloved by many, Bob Tracy passed away January 16, ...

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