Irish Organizations in Chicago, IL

The Gaelic Athletic Association of Chicago is steeped in history and tradition. Established over 125 years ago, Chicago GAA is a staple of the Irish community of the Greater Chicagoland area. With Chicago Gaelic Park as the epicenter of the Irish cultural activities in Chicago, the GAA clubs of Chicagoland have a permanent home in which to play Hurling, Gaelic Football and Camogie, and continue the traditions passed down through generations.

The Official South Side Irish St. Patrick's Day Parade

Chicago St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee

Founded in 1998, Irish Community Services is an immigration and community services provider. Our mission is to Serve, Empower and Connect the Irish and Irish American Community of the Midwestern United States

Established in 1901, the Irish Fellowship Club of Chicago was formed by a dedicated collective of Irish-American individuals with the objective of fostering a positive perception of the Irish community within the city. Over the course of a century, the IFC has experienced remarkable expansion, raising over $1 million in funds to provide extensive support to Catholic education in the Chicagoland area, alongside fostering Irish cultural institutions.

The Chicago Irish Film Festival has been dedicated to presenting the works of Irish filmmakers since 1999. We open for Chicago audiences a window into the color and complexity of Irish life. Contemporary Irish films bring the lyrical and self-reflective richness of a long artistic tradition to bear on unique stories and pressing social issues with a gaze both critical and loving.

The Ireland Funds Chicago chapter brings together the vibrant Irish-American community of the Midwest. Known for its iconic Chicago Dinner and Young Leaders events, the chapter fuels philanthropic efforts supporting Irish heritage, education, and social programs in both the U.S. and Ireland.

The Irish American Heritage Center’s (IAHC) mission is to cultivate the cultural bonds of the Irish and Irish Americans to Ireland through gatherings and festivals and by promoting cultural programming such as music and theater, literature, and language