Irish Groups in Charleston
Charleston Irish
This is our group. Primarily for the Irish citizens of Charleston, but all with an interest in Ireland are welcome. Learn more about what we do.
Charleston Hurling Club
Brendan Dagg, from Offaly, founded the hurling club. They practice twice a week, play tournaments around the SouthEast. They host the Holy City Cup every April. Camogie and Gaelic football players are welcome too.
Uibh Fhaili Academy of Irish Dance
Cait runs this Irish dancing school
Celtic Music in Charleston
Catherine Kinder runs this group who meet up and play Irish music. The Celt Pub runs trad sessions on Tuesday. Best to call ahead and confirm before heading out.
Charleston Celtic Soccer
This is the men's soccer team. Made of mostly Irish players. There's also some pick up games played.
Golf
A lot of our group play golf. Nothing formal, but if you want to find some fellow Irish to play with golf with, contact us.
Irish Bars & Restaurants
https://charlestonirish.com/irish-bars-of-charleston/
We have our regular bars where we meet up. Some are Irish themed, some not. They deserve their own page.
Set Up Your Own Group
Don't see what you're looking for here? Let's set up a group for it.
Consulate General of Ireland, Atlanta
https://www.ireland.ie/en/usa/atlanta/. 1 404 554 4980
We have a wide range of consular services that we provide for Irish citizens. We provide consular assistance to Irish citizens in emergencies.
I think it's a good idea to put their number in your phone now.
Read more about the Irish Government representation in the US here
Honorary Consul of Ireland, Charleston, South Carolina
brian.duffy@honoraryconsul.ie. +1 843 720 2044
Brian Duffy is the Honorary Consul for Charleston.
Irish and Irish American Studies- College of Charleston
Irish-Studies-Minor.cofc.edu kellyj@cofc.edu
Professor Joe Kelly is the Program Direction for this. They bring in an excellent variety of Irish speakers and musicians. I highly recommend that you sign up for their newsletter to hear of upcoming events.
Ancient Order of Hibernians
The Ancient Order of Hibernians in America is a Catholic, Irish American Fraternal Organization
South Carolina Irish Historical Society
They meet quarterly at Tommy Condon's. You have to prove Irish heritage to join.
Hibernian Society
They meet at Hibernian Hall. It originally was an Irish society, but you don't have to be Irish to join now. I hear there is a long waiting list to join.
Charleston Pipe Band
http://www.charlestonpipeband.com
The Charleston Pipe Band is an award-winning bagpipe and drum band.