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 November 19, 2023 at 5pm on Zoom:Myles Dungan on the Informer in Irish History The ILHS is very pleased to present a talk by Dr. Myles Dungan, Irish historian and ...

Past Events

  • Sunday October 29, 2023Professor Sharon Gmelch on “Irish Travellers: The Unsettled Life” Professor Gmelch examined the many changes that haven taken place in Traveller ...

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, ...