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The Irish Literary & Historical Society (ILHS) of the San Francisco Bay Area provides an open, nonsectarian, and nonpolitical forum for the presentation and discussion of Irish and Irish-American culture. The ILHS holds monthly meetings at which invited speakers explore Irish arts, literature, history, society, and culture. In March, the Society hosts its annual St. Patrick’s Banquet, featuring a guest speaker and an evening of Irish music, song, and poetry.More

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  • Sunday, March 14: 64th Annual St. Patrick's Banquet - Wilde Irish Productions is excited to offer a special program, at the 64th annual St. Patrick’s Banquet on Sunday evening, March 14. The entertainment will include a reading from The Beauty Queen of Leenane, performed by Breda Courtney and Esther Mulligan, music of the Irish Harp played by Diana Rowan and vocals by Esther Mulligan. The ILHS is also happy to welcome back Will Connelly & Friends for their traditional medley of Irish songs to close the evening. Marines' Memorial Club, 609 Sutter St., San Francisco, 6:00 p.m. cocktails, 7:00 p.m. dinner. Call Eileen Kivlehan at (415) 681-2078 to reserve your ticket.  Reservation Form 
  • Friday, April 30: San Francisco writer Aife Murray will discuss the intimate story of American poet Emily Dickinson and her Irish immigrant servants, Margaret Maher and Tom Kelley.Venue: United Irish Cultural Center at 7.30 pm. 2700 45th Avenue, San Francisco.
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      Dues for 2010 remain unchanged at $25 for individuals and $30 for spouses and partners. To fill out the membership form - click here.

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      Presidents Report - January 2010

      ILHS Limited Edition Book. Our second limited-edition book The Irish in the San Francisco Bay Area:Essays on Good Fortune, edited by Professors Timothy J. O'Keefe and the late Don Jordan. The book has generated considerable interest among scholars and the general public in both the United States and Ireland. For more information and to purchase a copy.