Pat Power, Seamus McAdden with one of the men involved in the building of the Irish Centre.

This was taken on completion of the Irish Centre in 1986

 
 

VISIT BY THE PRESIDENT OF IRELAND MARY MCALEESE

The President of Ireland Mary McAleese being escorted by the Chairman of the Reading Irish Centre Seamus McAdden on her visit to the Centre in March 2010. The President was shown the improvements to the Centre which were funded by The Irish Government. The resident then met many of our elders who attend the Hibernian Lunch Club which is held 3 times a week at the Centre. The Chairman welcomed the President and gave a brief resume of what the Centre had achieved over the last 3 years with the help of the Irish Governemnt and thanked her for coming. The President then replied, thanking the Chairman and committee for inviting her to visit the Centre.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edel Gammell

Edel is, on behalf of the Irish Centre, offering a full and varied menu, including delicious Sunday lunches, Breakfasts, Lunches and snacks, please call in or telephone 0118 939 3096 for more information.

Edel is in charge of catering at the Centre, this includes weddings, anniversaries and parties. Edel has worked for the Centre for many years and enjoys her job. Edel enjoys meeting people and takes pride in providing good food and an efficient service

Edel hails from County Limerick and has been in England since 1989. Her hobbies include reading, cooking, walking and she loves to socialise!

Edel has now been joined by Theresa O'Brien to help with the catering at the Irish Centre

 

A group of the Viv O'Gara Irish Dancing School performing for the Hibernian Lunch Club which is held Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Reading Irish Centre.

 
 

On Sunday 3rd October 'Irish Eye' visited the Centre to do a Live Broadcast along with Henry Wymbs and his very able technicians.

A great afternoon was enjoyed by many of our members and their families and visitors.

We were entertained by the Viv O'Gara School of Irish Dance, a yummy buffet by Edel Gammell our in house cook and entertainment by local youngsters.

 

 
 

Brother James with the display board.

 

 
   

 

 

 

 

The President of Ireland Mary McAleese addressing the assembled members and visitors on her visit the the Centre in March 2010The President of Ireland Mary McAleese addressing the assembled members and visitors on her visit the the Centre in March 2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A function at the Reading Irish Centre. We are able to cater for any ocassion please either contact The Irish Centre 0118 939 3096 or email enquiries@readingirishcentre.co.uk

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Function Room at the Reading Irish Centre set up for a Special Occasion. If you are interested in hiring the room for Your Special Occasion, Wedding, Christening, Birthday, Dinner Dance, Corporate Event please contact the Reading Irish Centre

0118 939 3096 where the Manager and Staff will be more than happy to help you plan your special day, email enquiries@readingirishcentre.co.uk

 

 
 

The Chairman of the Irish Centre Seamus McAdden addressing the The President of Ireland, Mary McAleese, distinguished guests, members and visitors to the Reading Irish Centre on her visit to the Centre in March 2010

 

Manager: Brendan Healy

Chairman: Seamus McAdden

Treasurer: Pat Power

Secretary: Gloria McAdden

 

 

 
       
 
In association with The Hibernian Society
The Ireland Funds