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House of Ireland Welcome to the House of Ireland, a member of the HPR International Cottages in Balboa Park!

The House of Ireland was founded during the California Pacific International Exposition of 1935-36, held in Balboa Park. In all, fifteen original cottages were constructed and twenty countries (including Ireland) were represented. Today, the House of Pacific Relations International Cottages encompass thirty-three national groups. Since its inception, the House has served to promote good citizenship, to bring people together in friendship, and to disseminate both Irish and Irish-American history and culture. We strive to foster strong ties to the greater San Diego Irish community through relationships with the Irish Congress of Southern California, the San Diego Youth Gaelic Football Association, San Diego's many schools of Irish dance, and much, much more!

We're just one week away from Newport Beach Film Fest's Irish Spotlight on October 18, featuring three Irish film screen...
10/11/2026

We're just one week away from Newport Beach Film Fest's Irish Spotlight on October 18, featuring three Irish film screenings:
- The Body is Water, about an American who moves to a small Irish village, at 6:30pm
- Trad, about a gifted young fiddle player, at 6:45pm
- You'll Never Believe Who's Dead, about an Irish family planning a heist at Christmas, at 6:45pm
Learn more at: https://newportbeachfilmfest.com/

Save the date! This year's Newport Beach Film Fest runs October 15 - 22, featuring an Irish Spotlight on October 18 with...
10/04/2026

Save the date! This year's Newport Beach Film Fest runs October 15 - 22, featuring an Irish Spotlight on October 18 with three Irish film screenings:
- The Body is Water, about an American who moves to a small Irish village, at 6:30pm
- Trad, about a gifted young fiddle player, at 6:45pm
- You'll Never Believe Who's Dead, about an Irish family planning a heist at Christmas, at 6:45pm

Learn more at: https://newportbeachfilmfest.com/

Our much anticipated first batch of stew is ready!
05/03/2026

Our much anticipated first batch of stew is ready!

In 1935, during the California Pacific International Exposition, the House of Pacific Relations International Cottages w...
05/03/2026

In 1935, during the California Pacific International Exposition, the House of Pacific Relations International Cottages were born - and in 1936 they were formalized into an enduring organization. Go raibh míle maith agaibh to everyone who has helped us spread joy and Irish culture over the past 90 years - we couldn't have done it without all our wonderful volunteers and visitors!

05/01/2026
Join the House of Ireland during the Ethnic Food Fair. On Saturday, May 2, we will be selling baked goods and Irish crea...
05/01/2026

Join the House of Ireland during the Ethnic Food Fair. On Saturday, May 2, we will be selling baked goods and Irish cream coffee. On Sunday, May 3, we will also have our delicious Irish stew with soda bread. Stop in for food and good craic at the House of Ireland.

The 41st annual Ethnic Food Fair is just a couple days away. Visit the HPR International Cottages this Saturday and Sunday, May 2 - 3, from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. for food, merchandise and entertainment from around the world. Find more details on our web page at https://www.sdhpr.org/events-food.html.

A special go raibh maith agaibh to all the dancers who joined us from on Sunday to bring the reel deal to our Lawn Prog...
03/18/2026

A special go raibh maith agaibh to all the dancers who joined us from on Sunday to bring the reel deal to our Lawn Program! 😉☘️
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Go raibh maith agaibh also to the dancers from who came out to have a reel-ly good time at our Lawn Program! 😉☘️ ☘️ ...
03/16/2026

Go raibh maith agaibh also to the dancers from who came out to have a reel-ly good time at our Lawn Program! 😉☘️
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A big go raibh maith agaibh to the dancers from who helped make our Lawn Program a reel success! 😉☘️ ☘️
03/16/2026

A big go raibh maith agaibh to the dancers from who helped make our Lawn Program a reel success! 😉☘️
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03/15/2026

And we're off! ☘️

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665 Pan American Plaza
San Diego, CA
92101

Opening Hours

Saturday 11am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

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