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

  • Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 5pm on Zoom Join us Sunday February 22, 2026 at 5pm on Zoom as the ILHS hosts Brian O’Halloran speaking on The Irish National League in San ...

Past Events

  • January 25, 2026 Journalist Yvonne Judge on Father Mychal Judge Mychal Fallon Judge, OFM, was an American Franciscan friar and Catholic priest who served as a chaplain to the ...

Special Events

  • ​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, ...