House of Ireland

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

p, 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!

The Council of Himselfs 😉
05/07/2023

The Council of Himselfs 😉

Join us today for the 40th Annual Ethnic Food Fair! We will be serving our ever popular Irish Stew, non-alcoholic Irish ...
05/07/2023

Join us today for the 40th Annual Ethnic Food Fair! We will be serving our ever popular Irish Stew, non-alcoholic Irish Coffee, and a delicious array of home-baked goodies! The event runs from 11 AM to 7 PM, but don't count on the stew lasting that long!

Our great group of volunteers are ready to kick off this year's lawn program!
03/12/2023

Our great group of volunteers are ready to kick off this year's lawn program!

Join us today for our annual Lawn Program! We will be serving Irish Stew, Irish coffee (non-alcoholic), and delicious ba...
03/12/2023

Join us today for our annual Lawn Program! We will be serving Irish Stew, Irish coffee (non-alcoholic), and delicious baked goods beginning at 11 AM and continuing until 5 PM. Be sure to grab a seat for our stage performance beginning at 2 PM and featuring live music and traditional Irish dancing!

The cottage will be closed today while we march in the St. Patrick's Day Parade! The parade kicks off at 10:30 AM at Fif...
03/11/2023

The cottage will be closed today while we march in the St. Patrick's Day Parade! The parade kicks off at 10:30 AM at Fifth and Laurel - be sure to give us a wave as we pass!

Don't forget to join us at the cottage tomorrow for our annual Lawn Program, featuring live music, dancers, and delicious Irish stew!

For directions and parade info: http://www.stpatsparade.org/

Keeping cozy today at the cottage with an
12/18/2022

Keeping cozy today at the cottage with an

A big thank you to everyone who came out to see us last weekend at December Nights! We hope you're keeping cozy as the w...
12/10/2022

A big thank you to everyone who came out to see us last weekend at December Nights! We hope you're keeping cozy as the weather crisps up!

Join us today for our regular hosting starting at noon, including live music after 3 PM. Unfortunately our monthly Celtic Art Class has been rescheduled - please join us next Saturday, December 17, for both the "Celtic Christmas Tree Ornaments" project and our monthly Irish Knitting Class.

We are so thrilled to be back in action for December Nights! Come by the cottage today for our ever popular Irish Stew a...
12/03/2022

We are so thrilled to be back in action for December Nights! Come by the cottage today for our ever popular Irish Stew and some tempting desserts at the cottage, and stay to enjoy festive caroling! Drop in to the Spirit Garden (back in our usual location behind the cottages!) for an Irish Coffee or a pint of Guinness.

We hope you're all enjoying that extra hour as Daylight Savings Time wraps up! If you're looking for somewhere to spend ...
11/06/2022

We hope you're all enjoying that extra hour as Daylight Savings Time wraps up! If you're looking for somewhere to spend that new free time, why not drop by our All-Levels Music Session from 10:30 AM - 12 PM?

Members, don't forget that we have a big meeting tonight at 5:30 PM - it's time to elect the officers of the Board for next year! Zoom links have already been emailed out - please contact Shanti if you did not receive a link and would like to join in.

Join us this morning from 10:30 to noon for the All-Level Music Session! Although this is not a class, this session is o...
10/02/2022

Join us this morning from 10:30 to noon for the All-Level Music Session! Although this is not a class, this session is open to those with their own instruments who would like to come and share a tune!

Members, don't forget to join us on Zoom at 5:30 PM tonight for our monthly membership meeting. The meeting link has been emailed out - please contact Shanti if you did not receive it and would like to attend.

Happy October! 🎃Join us today, October 1, from noon to 3 PM at the cottage for this month's Celtic Art Class: "Celtic de...
10/01/2022

Happy October! 🎃

Join us today, October 1, from noon to 3 PM at the cottage for this month's Celtic Art Class: "Celtic designs on pumpkins (Samhain)". Afterwards, stick around to hear traditional Irish tunes from the Intermediate Music Session at 4 PM.

We hope you're all keeping cool this summer!Our August Knitting Class will kick off today at noon - or drop by for a sco...
08/13/2022

We hope you're all keeping cool this summer!

Our August Knitting Class will kick off today at noon - or drop by for a scone as our knitters work their needle magic!

If you're in the park later in the afternoon, don't miss our weekly Intermediate Music Session from 4-6 PM.

With Summer just around the corner, here's a look at what the House of Ireland will be up to this month!* Our final Iris...
06/05/2022

With Summer just around the corner, here's a look at what the House of Ireland will be up to this month!

* Our final Irish Gaelic Songs class for the session will be this week on Tuesday, June 7, from 7 - 9 PM via Zoom. Email [email protected] for more information on our free Gaelic classes, including to be notified when our next class starts up!

* The Irish Knitting Class will be meeting at the cottage on Saturday, June 11 from 12 - 3 PM. As always, this class is free and drop-in, so feel free to bring your work in progress or even just your curiosity to join our resident "knit-wits"!

* Our next Celtic Art Class will be at the cottage on Saturday, June 18 from 12 - 3 PM, featuring Father's Day picture frames.

* Of course, our weekly music sessions at the cottage are still on schedule, with the Intermediate Session meeting on Saturdays from 4 - 6 PM and the All-Levels Session meeting Sundays from 10:30 AM - 12 PM. Those with instruments who feel up to speed are welcome to join in, and all are welcome to listen!

Members, don't forget to join us tonight at 5:30 PM on Zoom for our monthly membership meeting. The link has been emailed out - please contact Shanti if you didn't receive it and would like to join.

Happy May (and lá Bealtaine sona dhaoibh)! We have an exciting month ahead!* Our new Irish Gaelic Songs class is underwa...
05/01/2022

Happy May (and lá Bealtaine sona dhaoibh)! We have an exciting month ahead!

* Our new Irish Gaelic Songs class is underway, meeting Tuesday nights via Zoom from 7 - 9 PM. Email [email protected] for more information.

* Our Celtic Art Class will be meeting at the cottage next Saturday (May 7) from 12 - 3 PM working on painted silk potpourri bags for Mother's Day.

* The Irish Knitting Class will be meeting at the cottage the following Saturday (May 14) from 12 - 3 PM.

Today, we will be open for our usual hosting hours from 11 AM to 4 PM. From 10:30 AM to 12 PM the All-Level Music Session will be in the cottage - drop by to hear live Irish music, or if you have your own instrument bring it along and join in!

Members, don't forget to join us tonight at 5:30 PM on Zoom for our monthly membership meeting. The link was emailed out this week - please contact Shanti if you didn't receive it and would like to join.

Gearing up for today's lawn program - can you tell we're thrilled to be back in person?    ☘️
03/13/2022

Gearing up for today's lawn program - can you tell we're thrilled to be back in person? ☘️

Curious about our lawn program schedule? We are going GREEN this year and it is available on our website! Scan the QR Co...
03/13/2022

Curious about our lawn program schedule? We are going GREEN this year and it is available on our website! Scan the QR Code below to view or download the PDF. Or, visit directly athttps://houseofireland.org/LawnProgram2022.pdf

Join us for our annual celebration of Irish culture - back in person for the first time since 2019! We will be serving I...
03/13/2022

Join us for our annual celebration of Irish culture - back in person for the first time since 2019! We will be serving Irish stew, Irish coffee (non-alcoholic), and delicious baked goods from 11 AM to 5 PM. Be sure to grab a seat for our stage performance beginning at 2 PM, featuring traditional Irish music and dance and much more!

Celebrity sighting - official House of Ireland representative  and entourage!
03/12/2022

Celebrity sighting - official House of Ireland representative and entourage!

Join the House of Ireland in celebrating St. Patrick's Day with the return of the 40th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade a...
03/12/2022

Join the House of Ireland in celebrating St. Patrick's Day with the return of the 40th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival! This year's theme is "Irish Building America". The House of Ireland will be marching in the parade, which kicks off at 10:30 AM at 5th & Laurel. Be sure to wave at us as we pass by!

For more information: http://www.stpatsparade.org

It's official - we will be reopening the weekend of February 20!Per Park guidelines, both our volunteers and our visitor...
02/07/2022

It's official - we will be reopening the weekend of February 20!

Per Park guidelines, both our volunteers and our visitors will be required to wear masks inside the cottage. We appreciate everyone's cooperation in keeping our cottage a safe and welcoming place to visit, and we can't wait to see those smilin' Irish eyes! ☘

The International Cottages will be closed for the remainder of the month as a precautionary measure.While we will miss s...
01/15/2022

The International Cottages will be closed for the remainder of the month as a precautionary measure.

While we will miss seeing your cheerful masked faces for the time being, this does not mean that all activities are quiet! Our language class (Irish Gaelic Conversations) continues to meet on Tuesday nights at 7 PM via Zoom, and our monthly knitting class will be meeting via Zoom as well for this month and next month (Jan 15 and Feb 12).

Stay tuned for further updates, and as always please reach out if you are interested in participating!

Stay cozy this winter!
12/07/2021

Stay cozy this winter!

Happy December! Another strange year has flown right by, and we've been so glad to have you all with us along the way!We...
12/05/2021

Happy December! Another strange year has flown right by, and we've been so glad to have you all with us along the way!

We are open for our usual hosting hours until 4 PM, but Taste of December Nights (just across Park Blvd) will be open until 10 PM, featuring a selection of baked goods from all of HPR!

Members, don't forget to join us tonight at 5:30 PM on Zoom for our last meeting of the year. The link was sent out via email - please contact Shanti if you didn't receive it and would like to join.

How time flies! Did you remember to set your clocks back this morning?Get the morning off to a great start with our Intr...
11/07/2021

How time flies! Did you remember to set your clocks back this morning?

Get the morning off to a great start with our Introductory Music Session at 10:30 AM. Members, don't forget to join us tonight on Zoom for our monthly members meeting at 5:30 PM! Contact Shanti if you need the link.

Join us this afternoon for knitting (12 - 3 PM) and our intermediate music session (4 - 6 PM)!
10/09/2021

Join us this afternoon for knitting (12 - 3 PM) and our intermediate music session (4 - 6 PM)!

09/15/2021

Please join us as we celebrate the life of Nolan Spencer on September 18th 2021.

Have an Irish instrument and want to learn how to play like a Chieftain? 😉 Drop by our Introductory Music Session at 10:...
09/12/2021

Have an Irish instrument and want to learn how to play like a Chieftain? 😉 Drop by our Introductory Music Session at 10:30 AM to get started!

Current and prospective members, join us at 5:30 PM on Zoom for our first post-summer monthly meeting. Links will be sent to your email, so keep an eye on those inboxes!

We hope you all had a lovely Labor Day weekend! Join us today at noon for our monthly Knitting Class, and at 4pm for our...
09/11/2021

We hope you all had a lovely Labor Day weekend! Join us today at noon for our monthly Knitting Class, and at 4pm for our Intermediate Music Session.

The House of Ireland has been thrilled to welcome so many new and familiar faces back into the cottage since our re-open...
09/11/2021

The House of Ireland has been thrilled to welcome so many new and familiar faces back into the cottage since our re-opening in July! In keeping with updated health requirements, masks are now MANDATORY while inside the cottage, regardless of vaccination status. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

Cobbling is close enough to knitting, right? 🤔
08/14/2021

Cobbling is close enough to knitting, right? 🤔

Our musicians are back in the house!
07/10/2021

Our musicians are back in the house!

Join us today at noon for our first back-to-in-person session of our Irish Knitting Class! All our classes are free and ...
07/10/2021

Join us today at noon for our first back-to-in-person session of our Irish Knitting Class! All our classes are free and open to the public, whether you're an experienced knitter or have never held a set of needles before! Feel free to bring your own project to work on, or pick up a new technique from one of our advanced knitters.

We will also be welcoming knitters to the cottage via Zoom (as our signal strength allows) - the link is in the newsletter for members, but you can also message us for assistance.

Be sure to stop by from 3 to 5 PM to hear our Intermediate Music Session.

A happy and healthy Fourth of July to you all!Before heading out to the fireworks , drop by the cottage beginning at 10:...
07/04/2021

A happy and healthy Fourth of July to you all!

Before heading out to the fireworks , drop by the cottage beginning at 10:30 AM for our Introductory Music Session, and between 11 AM and 4 PM for our weekly open hours and a warm Céad Míle Fáilte from our volunteers!

Also this week:
SATURDAY
12 PM: Our next Irish Knitting Class, both in person and via Zoom!
3 PM: Weekly meeting of our Intermediate Music Session.

Join us today at noon for this month's Celtic Art Class - "Painted canvas bags with Celtic designs"!If you're in the par...
07/03/2021

Join us today at noon for this month's Celtic Art Class - "Painted canvas bags with Celtic designs"!

If you're in the park later in the afternoon, be sure to stop by between 3 PM and 5 PM to hear our Intermediate Music Session as well!

After many long and lonely months, we are excited to be OPEN once again, resuming our full roster of activities and wish...
07/03/2021

After many long and lonely months, we are excited to be OPEN once again, resuming our full roster of activities and wishing you all Céad Míle Fáilte! ☘️

We appreciate your patience, both over this long closure and in the coming months while we navigate reopening as safely as possible for our hosts and our visitors. As per current guidelines, masks are optional for our vaccinated visitors.

Join us today at noon on Zoom for our monthly knitting session! If you need the link, check your newsletter, the minutes...
05/08/2021

Join us today at noon on Zoom for our monthly knitting session! If you need the link, check your newsletter, the minutes, or just reach out to us on Facebook.

Our Irish Gaelic Songs course is now underway, Tuesdays on Zoom from 7 PM - 9PM! Email gaeilge@houseofireland.org to joi...
04/13/2021

Our Irish Gaelic Songs course is now underway, Tuesdays on Zoom from 7 PM - 9PM! Email [email protected] to join the class.

Members, don't forget to join us for our virtual meeting tonight at 5:30 PM, moved from our usual weekend due to the Eas...
04/11/2021

Members, don't forget to join us for our virtual meeting tonight at 5:30 PM, moved from our usual weekend due to the Easter holiday! The Zoom link will be sent out prior to the meeting.

Join us today at noon for our Irish Knitting Class, free to all on Zoom! The link was provided in the newsletter for mem...
04/10/2021

Join us today at noon for our Irish Knitting Class, free to all on Zoom! The link was provided in the newsletter for members and is the same for all 2021 classes. If you need it, or if you have any trouble joining in, just send a message to this page and we'll be happy to help.

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If you are looking for something to do after St. Paddy's, please consider attending Norge Lodge's - March Corned beef & Cabbage by Chef Stein - Live Music by Traditional Irish Players including including Paul Castellanos (strings), Marti and Steve Musick (fiddle and guitar), Quin Heron (flute and whistle), and Judy Carlstrm (concertina). Ticket price reduced to $22. March 15 is the last day to get tickets.
Sons of Norway in Vista cordially invites the House of Ireland out to Norge Lodge _ Norway Hall in Vista CA's March 19th Corned beef & Cabbage by Chef Stein with Live Music by Traditional Irish Players including Paul Castellanos from Highland Way and Clachan Boys (strings), Marti and Steve Musick (fiddle and guitar), Quin Heron (flute and whistle), and Judy Carlstrm (concertina). If this event is successful, we hope to add regular sessions to the programming at Norway Hall.
We are only three days away from the Smilin’ Irishman Contest - don’t miss this chance to raise funds for the upcoming parade! We hope to see you this Friday at 6:00 pm at McGregor's San Diego. Live music, raffle prizes, drink specials, and a guaranteed good time. Please feel free to spread the word!

Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, San Diego County The Irish Outreach Center House of Ireland Miss Colleen San Diego Irish American Bar Association of San Diego (IABASD) San Diego Na Fianna Camogie
Tonight, members of The Irish Outreach Center, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, San Diego County, House of Ireland,Irish American Bar Association of San Diego (IABASD),San Diego Na Fianna Camogie, the Consulate General of Ireland, and the San Diego Irish community at large honored Honorary Consul, Pat O’Toole, with the harp escutcheon, an emblem of the state. Pat hit the ground running in 2020 when he formally accepted his role, and he is looking forward to continuing his commitment to the Irish Government and San Diego Irish community. Congratulations, Pat!
Thank you Sandra for hosting the natural dye art class. So much fun!! I look forward to more art classes.
Inviting all of our members and friends out to “Fort Shamrock” at the OMBAC World Championship OTL Tournament on Fiesta Island! Friday, Saturday and Sunday! Come enjoy some cold refreshments from Pizza Port and enjoy the comeraderie with our friends from the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, San Diego County, House of Ireland and the Irish Congress of So. Ca- San Diego St. Patrick's Day Parade & Festival. OMBAC - Old Mission Beach Athletic Club San Diego Police Officers Association San Diego Pan-Pacific Law Enforcement Association (PANPAC) San Diego Black Police Officers Association-SDBPOA FALEO-San Diego Chapter San Diego Police Athletic Federation
Support Your Local Cultural Centers!
We are excited to see the official re-opening of the cottage of the Balboa Park House of Norway and the rest of the Cottages of the House of Pacific Relations International Cottages, Inc. A wholly unique part of the park, Where you not only get to experience Norwegian culture. You can also visit with our Nordic kin at the House of Denmark, House of Sweden in San Diego, and the of Finland . And the rest of the world too. “The purpose of the House of Pacific Relations, International Cottages and its members is to create a spirit of understanding, tolerance and goodwill among the various national and ethnic groups represented in the community.” So stop by this Saturday and meet the folks from, of Austria San Diego, House Of Chamorros at Balboa Park San Diego, of China, of Colombia, House of Czech and Slovak Republics, House of England - San Diego, of France, of Germany, House of Hungary, San Diego, House of India, San Diego, of Iran, House of Ireland, House of Israel Balboa Park San Diego, House of Italy San Diego, House of Korea at Balboa Park, of Lebanon San Diego, House of Mexico San Diego , House of Palestine , House of Panama, of Peru, House of the Philippines, House of Poland, House of Puerto Rico San Diego, House of Scotland Balboa Park, House of Spain San Diego, House of Turkey-San Diego , House of Ukraine, and the House of USA
Great to see the historic San Diego County Administration Building showing a bit o’ the green for Saint Patrick’s Day! Thank you to the San Diego County Board of Supervisors and Supervisor Jim Desmond for making it happen. Sláinte! 📸: Trevor Wessman-Lavelle

San Diego Police Department Deputy Sheriffs' Association of San Diego CountySan Diego Police Officers Association San Diego County District Attorney Investigators Association Oceanside Police Officers' Association Oceanside Police DepartmentSan Diego Firefighters Emerald Society Pipes And Drums City of Carlsbad Police Department La Mesa Police Officers' Association El Cajon Police Officers' Association FALEO-San Diego Chapter San Diego Black Police Officers Association-SDBPOA El Cajon Police Dept Carlsbad Police Officers Association Irish Congress of So. Ca- San Diego St. Patrick's Day Parade & Festival City of Coronado Police Department Chula Vista Police Officers' Association Chula Vista Police Department La Mesa Police Department Escondido Police Officers' Association House of Scotland Balboa Park San Diego GAA Co-ed Pub League - Irish Sports San Diego Youth GAA House of Ireland Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, San Diego County Irish American Bar Association of San Diego (IABASD)
Welcome to our 12 Musical Days of Christmas!!! 🎵 🎄 As we continue to adapt to the current situation, we are preparing boxes of food, toys, and essentials to be delivered to deserving families in San Diego. The purpose of this musical project is to raise awareness and excitement leading up to our Irish You a Merry Christmas project on December 12th.

To kick things off, please welcome Jerry McMorrow.

For additional information on how you can contribute to this wonderful cause, please click on our website
https://www.irishyouamerrychristmassd.org/

The Irish Outreach Center Setanta Gaelic Football Club San Diego - Men's Team Na Fianna St. Peter's Hurling Club San Diego San Diego Youth GAA Embassy & Consulates of Ireland USA House of Ireland Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, San Diego County
From our past.Irish Wolfhound, Irish Bangers, Parade Time, Fernanda and Sharon, Back in 2014, and Supporting SDSU.
SDLEES Piper Ryan Drake performing "Skye Boat". Members of the Western Unites States Pipe Band Association (WUSPBA) have been invited to participate in Pipers for Sundown Solidarity. Historically, the Great Highland Bagpipe has accompanied warriors into battle to instill courage where courage struggles to exist. As the COVID-19 pandemic is a battle, we are playing to encourage strength and resolve in the people around us. We are inviting pipers around the world to greet each sunset with a tune to signify that another day has passed, greet our household neighbors, and reassure them that we are not alone. One tune at sunset, for solidarity. San Diego Police Officers Association San Diego Black Police Officers Association-SDBPOA San Diego Police Department FALEO-San Diego Chapter
Deputy Sheriffs' Association of San Diego County
Coronado Police Officers Association City of Coronado Police Department
El Cajon Police Officers' Association El Cajon Police Dept
Escondido Police Officers' Association Escondido Police Department
La Mesa Police Officers' Association La Mesa Police Department
Chula Vista Police Officers' Association Chula Vista Police Department
Carlsbad Police Officers Association Carlsbad Police Department
Oceanside Police Officers' Association Oceanside Police Department
San Diego County District Attorney Investigators Association
San Diego Firefighters Emerald Society Pipes And Drums
San Diego Pan-Pacific Law Enforcement Association (PANPAC)
NLPOA San Diego County CA Diego County CA
Irish Congress of So. Ca- San Diego St. Patrick's Day Parade & Festival
Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, San Diego County
House of Ireland Western United States Pipe Band Association (WUSPBA)
Happy Saint Patrick's Day from the San Diego Law Enforcement Emerald Society. We had a different vision of how we'd be celebrating our day, but if there's one thing we know how to do it's overcome adversity. Be sure to adhere to safety guidelines and excercise safe personal habits to ensure the health of you and others. Wherever you are, we are celebrating with you! Sláinte agus táinte!

San Diego Police Officers Association San Diego Police Department
Deputy Sheriffs' Association of San Diego County
Coronado Police Officers Association
El Cajon Police Officers' Association
Escondido Police Department Escondido Police Officers' Association
La Mesa Police Officers' Association
Chula Vista Police Officers' Association
Carlsbad Police Officers Association
Oceanside Police Officers' Association
San Diego County District Attorney Investigators Association
San Diego Firefighters Emerald Society Pipes And Drums
San Diego Pan-Pacific Law Enforcement Association (PANPAC)
San Diego Black Police Officers Association-SDBPOA
FALEO-San Diego Chapter
Irish Congress of So. Ca- San Diego St. Patrick's Day Parade & Festival
Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, San Diego County
House of Ireland
PORAC San Diego/Imperial Counties NLPOA San Diego Metro PORAC (Peace Officers Research Association of California) Nclees National Conference of Law Enforcement Emerald Societies Western States Emerald Society Coalition Emerald Society of New Orleans
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