🍀 Est. 1970

Leeds Irish Centre

At the heart of the Irish Community

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

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Our Venue Spaces

Our versatile rooms for every occasion

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Tara Suite
Our flagship space: air conditioned with a full lighting rig, large stage and starlight curtain backdrop, LED colour changeable wall lighting, LED projector screen and microphone system. Large kitchen for in-house catering only. Green room with shower facilities. Adaptable for weddings, wakes, private functions, sporting events and concerts.
800
Max (standing)
3
Bars
Air conditioned
Full lighting rig
Large stage & starlight curtain
LED wall lighting
Projector & microphone system
In-house catering kitchen
Green room with shower facilities
Wheelchair accessible
Disabled toilets
Avoca Suite
Our second Reception Suite: one bar and fully air conditioned. Private toilet area, LED projector and screen, and microphone system. Kitchen for in-house catering only. Perfect for family parties, reunions, weddings, funeral wakes and more. Ramp for wheelchair access.
150
Max capacity
110
Max seated
1 bar & fully air conditioned
Private toilet area
LED projector & screen
Microphone system
Kitchen for in-house catering
Ramp for wheelchair access
Claddagh Room
Air conditioned with full lighting rig, large stage and starlight curtain backdrop, LED colour changeable wall lighting, LED projector screen and microphone system. Two bars. Perfect for receptions, carvery events and private functions. Wheelchair accessible with disabled toilets.
300
Max (standing)
2
Bars
Air conditioned
Full lighting rig
Large stage & starlight curtain
LED wall lighting
LED projector screen
Microphone system
Two bars
Wheelchair accessible
Disabled toilets
Davitt Bar
One large bar and fully air conditioned. Small stage, two large LED projectors with screens and four TV screens. Live sports including all football, rugby, GAA games and Scottish Premiership. Live music including Traditional Irish music on the first Saturday of each month. Quiz every Thursday and Bingo Lingo every Friday night. Members bar, perfect for small gatherings on a Saturday evening with no fee. Intimate room. Lower level accessibility.
180
Max capacity
140
Max seated
1 large bar & fully air conditioned
Small stage
2 LED projectors & 4 TV screens
Live sports (football, rugby, GAA, Scottish Premiership)
Traditional Irish music (1st Saturday monthly)
Quiz Thursday
Bingo Lingo Friday
Members bar
Lower level accessibility
O'Meara Suite
Private toilet area, LED colour changeable wall lighting, newly refurbished. LED projector screen and microphone system. Kitchen for in-house catering. Small stage area. Speaker system for music. Lift for accessibility.
180
Max capacity
140
Max seated
Private toilet area
LED colour changeable wall lighting
Newly refurbished
LED projector screen & microphone system
Kitchen for in-house catering
Small stage area
Speaker system
Lift for accessibility

Upcoming Events

Experience the best of Irish culture in Leeds

Music

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 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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Music

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 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

2025

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

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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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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Until next year

Membership Renewal

Membership renewal has ended until next year.

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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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February 2026