Geelong Irish Society members at the St Patrick's Day party Geelong Irish Society members at the St Patrick's Day party Geelong Irish Society members at the St Patrick's Day party Geelong Irish Society members at the St Patrick's Day party Geelong Irish Society members at the St Patrick's Day party Geelong Irish Society members at the St Patrick's Day party
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The Irish community in Geelong

Since 1964 we have brought Irish families, friends and anyone with an interest in Ireland together through events, classes and good company. You do not need to be Irish to join us.

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There is a place here for you

Whether you have just arrived from Ireland, your family came out generations ago, or you simply enjoy the culture, you are welcome.

Membership

Newsletters, event invitations and a vote at the AGM. Family, adult and concession rates available.

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Events

Family days, dances, bus trips, trivia nights and our St Patrick's Day celebrations through the year.

What's coming up

Classes

Irish language classes every Monday and Irish dancing every Saturday during the school term.

Class times

Support

Irish passport application forms, consulate contacts and support services for Irish people abroad.

Find help
Diary

Upcoming events

Our next events are announced here or in the monthly newsletter, on Facebook and on Instagram.

Every week

  • Every Monday

    Irish Language Classes

    Cobradah House

    Learn Irish in a relaxed, friendly group. All levels welcome. Contact us to enrol.

    Enrolment required
  • Every Saturday

    Irish Dancing Classes

    Geelong Ballroom

    Runs during the school term. Contact us to enrol.

    Enrolment required

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Our story

From a basement in Maud Street

The Geelong Irish Society began when a dedicated few used to gather in the basement of a house in Maud Street to have a few drinks and celebrate St Patrick's Day. Some years later a meeting at the Trades Hall in Myers Street formally established the Society.

Since then the Irish community in Geelong has grown substantially, and we now have well over 100 families in our community. We aim to encourage and promote Irish national and cultural heritage, and to enhance Irish Australian relations socially.

Read our full story

Gallery

A few of our days out

Parades, race days and our St Patrick's Day celebrations. There are plenty more on Facebook and Instagram.

Come and say hello

New to Geelong, looking to connect with the Irish community, or just curious about what we do? We would love to hear from you.

Get in touch