London Irish Centre plans £38m redevelopment
A major upgrade will introduce London's first dedicated Irish theatre and a heritage centre.
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The London Irish Centre, a long-standing hub for the city’s Irish community, is preparing for a significant £38 million redevelopment. Construction group Sisk has been appointed as the main contractor for the project, which aims to expand and modernise the facilities on Camden Square.
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The redevelopment will transform the current two-storey building into a three-floor centre. Plans include London’s first dedicated Irish theatre, a 130-seat cinema, and a heritage and archive centre documenting the history of Irish people in Britain. Additional spaces will house a public library with over 7,000 Irish literary works, community and learning areas, welfare support facilities, a bar, a cafe, and dedicated creative spaces. Funding for the project has been secured through contributions from the Irish government and a substantial number of donor pledges, as reported by Time Out London.
““Today’s announcement is a huge milestone, which follows almost ten years of careful planning. In Sisk, we have engaged a world-class builder to deliver a world-class home, that matches the aspirations of the Irish diaspora in Britain.””
Rosaleen Blair, chair of the London Irish Centre
Rosaleen Blair, chair of the London Irish Centre, described the announcement as a significant milestone after nearly a decade of planning. She stated that Sisk is a world-class builder selected to deliver a facility matching the ambitions of the British Irish diaspora. Ms Blair also noted that current pledges cover a significant portion of the redevelopment cost, but further fundraising is required to secure the remainder.
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Construction Timeline and Operations
Construction is scheduled to commence in 2027, with completion anticipated in the first quarter of 2029. Throughout the building period, the existing London Irish Centre will continue to operate. Welfare and support services will be relocated to temporary local offices, while the cultural programme will be hosted at partner venues across London, according to Time Out London.
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+Who will be building the new London Irish Centre?
Construction group Sisk has been appointed as the main contractor for the £38 million redevelopment. This follows nearly a decade of planning and aims to deliver a facility that meets the aspirations of the Irish diaspora in Britain.
+What new facilities will the redeveloped centre include?
The redevelopment will introduce London’s first dedicated Irish theatre, a 130-seat cinema, a heritage and archive centre, a public library with over 7,000 Irish literary works, community spaces, welfare support facilities, a bar, a cafe, and creative areas.
+When will the redevelopment start and finish?
Construction is scheduled to begin in 2027, with completion expected in the first quarter of 2029. During this period, the existing centre will remain operational, though some services will temporarily relocate.
+How much funding has been secured so far for the project?
Current pledges cover a significant portion of the £38 million cost, but further fundraising is still required to secure the remaining funds. Contributions include support from the Irish government and donor pledges.
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