House of Ireland

05/03/2026

Our much anticipated first batch of stew is ready!

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

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.

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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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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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! ☘️

03/15/2026

Join us today for our annual House of Ireland Lawn Program! The stew is hot, the coffee is Irish, and the baked goods are tasty! ☘️

01/19/2026

Four Shillings Short will be performing A Celebration of Ireland – Music, Poetry and Folklore from the Emerald Isle at the Hall of Nations (by the House of Italy) on Friday, January 30, 2026 from 7 – 9 p.m. Four Shillings Short play traditional music from the Emerald Isle on a fantastic collection of world instruments: hammered and mountain dulcimer, mandolins, Renaissance woodwinds, North Indian sitar, recorders and tin whistles, banjo, guitar, charango, psaltery, percussion, vocals and even a krumhorn. A recommended $10 - $15 donation will be collected at the door.

01/19/2026

Please join us for Jim Malcolm's 4th annual San Diego concert in the historic Hall of Nations at Balboa Park's International Cottages. Jim has a huge repertoire of songs from the Scottish tradition and is a noted interpreter of Burns. These old songs are complemented by his own original and award-winning songs. You can learn more about Jim and his music at https://www.jimmalcolm.com/

Tickets are $20, with $5 off for members of the House of Pacific Relations - International Cottages. All payments will be in cash at the door. PLEASE RESERVE YOUR SEATS BY EMAILING [email protected].

Doors open at 7:00 for the 7:30 concert. It is open seating, so get there early for the best seats. Light refreshments will be available.

And a word about... parking. Yes, no one wanted it, but it's here -- paid parking in Balboa Park. The good news is that you can get 3 hours free in the Lower Inspiration Point lot. Parking will also be available in the neighboring Organ Pavilion and Palisades lots for a charge of $5 for 4 hours for city residents and $10 for nonresidents. If you live in San Diego, you must pre-register for the discounted rate. You can also get monthly, quarterly, and annual passes if you are a frequent park visitor. More information is available at https://www.sandiego.gov/parking/balboapark