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Leeds Irish Centre

At the heart of the Irish Community

Celebrating Irish culture, music, and community in Leeds since 1970.

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Bar ItaliaMusic

Bar Italia

Sun 22 Mar 2026 · 20:30Tara Suite

The last two years have seen the London trio release two critically acclaimed albums on Matador only several months apart – the poised Tracey Denim and the grand The Twits. They’ve traversed the globe with headline performances from Istanbul to Tokyo, sold-out multi-night stints in New York and Los Angeles, and festivals including Corona Capital, Glastonbury and Coachella. With over 160 shows worldwide across 2023-2024, Bar Italia became an exhibitionist and muscular five-piece – equally comfortable at festival mosh-pit incitement and moments of pin-drop intimacy.

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Ultimate ELOSocial

Ultimate ELO

Fri 27 Mar 2026 · 20:30Tara Suite

ELO helped form the soundtrack to the seventies, and “Ultimate ELO” play sets packed with all the disco hits and lighter waving anthems that will have everyone singing along.

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SearowsMusic

Searows

Fri 3 Apr 2026 · 20:30TARA SUITE

Searows is the indie-folk project of Alec Duckart (he/him), a Kentucky-born, Oregon-raised singer-songwriter and guitarist. While Alec is extremely private and reserved in person, he holds little back in his music. On the 13 tracks of Guard Dog, as well as the follow up single “House Song,” his songwriting is intensely vulnerable, full of plaintive ruminations on how to know and hold oneself within complicated relationships. A particular challenge for the socially anxious, one of the album’s throughlines is about ‘learning to talk’: finding your voice, and using it, especially in the times and places you feel small.

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THE JAMDSocial

THE JAMD

Sat 4 Apr 2026 · 20:30TARA SUITE

This has to be the perfect pairing for a night of music dedicated to all things Mod, 3 hours of the sounds that defined a generation, mine or theirs!!

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Latest News & Updates

Stay connected with the Irish community in Leeds

Tommy McLoughlin MBE marks 50 years as manager of Leeds Irish Centre
2025

Tommy McLoughlin MBE has marked 50 years as manager of the Leeds Irish Centre, having led the venue since 1975 and becoming a central figure in the Yorkshire-Irish community. Now aged 84, he continues to play an active role, with tributes highlighting his impact in transforming the centre into a cultural hub, hosting major entertainers, and helping raise over £5 million for charities. Widely described as the "beating heart" of the community, McLoughlin reflected on his dedication, saying: "After my family, it's my life," and remains committed to the centre's future despite having once planned to stay only a year.

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Tour The Leeds Irish Centre Facilities
February 2026

Tour The Leeds Irish Centre Facilities

Please click on the video to see a showcase of all the wonderful facilities that the Leeds Irish Centre has to offer. Explore our spaces and discover what makes our community centre truly special.

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Club Champions Campaign
February 2026

Club Champions Campaign

We sat down with Rena Cosgrove and Tommy McLoughlin MBE to discuss the history and services of the centre, as well as their views for the direction of the club.

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Walking Football Comes to Leeds Irish Centre
February 2026

Walking Football Comes to Leeds Irish Centre

Republic of Ireland Walking Football Association (ROIWFA) brings walking football to Leeds Irish Centre. Join us for this exciting new activity!

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Meet the Team

The people behind the Leeds Irish Centre.

The Committee

Leeds Irish Centre Committee

Top Row (Left to Right):

  • Andy Milner
  • Willy Mullan (Treasurer)
  • Patrick Stapleton
  • Eddie Lavelle

Bottom Row (Left to Right):

  • Padraig Flaherty (Vice chair)
  • Rena Cosgrove (Secretary)
  • Liam Thompson (Chairman)

Management

Tommy McLoughlin

Tommy McLoughlin

Manager since 1970

Chris Power

Chris Power

Manager

Tom Hamilton

Tom Hamilton

Assistant Manager

Julie Moore

Julie Moore

Office Manager

Catering

Marian Tierney

Marian Tierney

Lily Kelly

Lily Kelly

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