The Irish in New Orleans, LA

New Orleans’s Irish community dates back to the 19th century, when immigrants worked on canals, railroads, and the city’s docks. Their legacy thrives today through organizations like the Irish Channel St. Patrick’s Day Club, which hosts annual parades and charitable events. Beloved pubs such as Erin Rose near Bourbon Street and Ryan’s Irish Pub on Decatur keep the spirit alive with music, camaraderie, and a touch of Irish hospitality. Each March, the Irish Channel St. Patrick’s Day Parade fills the streets with beads, flowers, and Irish pride.

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Erin Rose

811 Conti St, New Orleans

Founded by Jim Monaghan in the early 80's, and shortly after his death in 2001, the "Irish Beauty" became known simply as Erin Rose. It's a staple of the French Quarter, just a few steps from Bourbon St. Erin Rose is a historic, divey Irish pub in the French Quarter, known for its strong, reasonably priced drinks, especially the famous Frozen Irish Coffee and Bloody Marys, and for housing the Killer Po'Boys sandwich shop in the back. It's a popular spot for both locals and tourists seeking a more authentic, less chaotic alternative to nearby Bourbon Street, offering a "local chaos, local love" atmosphere with a mix of regulars and visitors.

Fahy's Irish Pub

540 Burgundy St, New Orleans

Fahy’s pub in New Orleans in a neighborhood bar, on a corner in the French quarter. It’s divey and delightful.

Finn McCool's Irish Pub

3701 Banks Street, New Orleans

Finn McCool's is the place if you want to watch football (real football). It's arguably the best Irish pub in New Orleans, and by our measure, certainly the best pint of Guinness.

Kerry Irish Pub

331 Decatur St, New Orleans LA

Kerry Irish Pub boasts the best pint of Guinness in the French Quarter. With live music seven nights a week, this is as close to a true Irish pub we'll find in the city.

Mick's Irish Pub

4801 Bienville Ave, New Orleans

A neighborhood bar that has guiness. Not too fancy

Molly's on the Market

1107 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA

Founded by the late, great Jim Monaghan in 1974, Molly's on the Market made is credited with introducing the Frozen Irish Coffee. If you're near the French Quarter, Molly's is a must.

Ryan's Irish Pub

241 Decatur St, New Orleans

Ryan’s Irish Pub is a sports bar, that arrived in the early 2000s. The cosy Nola style Irish bar is great when you need a breather after navigating Bourbon St.

St. Pat’s Irish Coffeehouse

Crescent & Clover

Crescent & Clover is a New Orleans based quartet that performs traditional and contemporary music from across the Celtic nations. The setlist includes instrumental reels and jigs as well as songs by modern artists. In addition, the band performs their own musical compositions. Band members select their individual instrumentation for each song, often choosing more “modern” instruments for trad songs and vice versa. They enjoy the interplay of the different musical eras and styles in their sets. This interplay provides acoustic variation for the audience while still maintaining a cohesive musical experience. The band has performed at numerous venues and functions in the Greater New Orleans area as well as festivals across Louisiana and the Gulf Coast. Each member brings their own unique approach and personal musical experience to the band. These individual stories then combine to create a sincere expression of this amazing and long-standing genre of music.

Erin Rose

811 Conti St, New Orleans

Founded by Jim Monaghan in the early 80's, and shortly after his death in 2001, the "Irish Beauty" became known simply as Erin Rose. It's a staple of the French Quarter, just a few steps from Bourbon St. Erin Rose is a historic, divey Irish pub in the French Quarter, known for its strong, reasonably priced drinks, especially the famous Frozen Irish Coffee and Bloody Marys, and for housing the Killer Po'Boys sandwich shop in the back. It's a popular spot for both locals and tourists seeking a more authentic, less chaotic alternative to nearby Bourbon Street, offering a "local chaos, local love" atmosphere with a mix of regulars and visitors.

Fahy's Irish Pub

540 Burgundy St, New Orleans

Fahy’s pub in New Orleans in a neighborhood bar, on a corner in the French quarter. It’s divey and delightful.

Finn McCool's Irish Pub

3701 Banks Street, New Orleans

Finn McCool's is the place if you want to watch football (real football). It's arguably the best Irish pub in New Orleans, and by our measure, certainly the best pint of Guinness.

Irish Network New Orleans

Irish Network New Orleans - Connecting Irish heritage, culture, and community in the Greater New Orleans area.

Kerry Irish Pub

331 Decatur St, New Orleans LA

Kerry Irish Pub boasts the best pint of Guinness in the French Quarter. With live music seven nights a week, this is as close to a true Irish pub we'll find in the city.

Mick's Irish Pub

4801 Bienville Ave, New Orleans

A neighborhood bar that has guiness. Not too fancy

Molly's on the Market

1107 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA

Founded by the late, great Jim Monaghan in 1974, Molly's on the Market made is credited with introducing the Frozen Irish Coffee. If you're near the French Quarter, Molly's is a must.

Muggivan School of Irish Dance

4809 Julia St, New Orleans

Muggivan School of Irish Dance in New Orleans offers comprehensive Irish dance classes for all ages, led by seasoned instructor Joni Muggivan. With a focus on technique, strength, and fun, MSID provides a supportive environment for dancers to pursue performance, competition, or personal enjoyment.

Ryan School of Irish Dance

301 U.S. 190, Covington

The Ryan School of Irish Dance offers traditional Irish step dance classes for all ages, fostering lifelong friendships and cultural appreciation. Located in Covington, Louisiana, students from beginner to championship levels can enjoy weekly classes and performance opportunities.

Ryan's Irish Pub

241 Decatur St, New Orleans

Ryan’s Irish Pub is a sports bar, that arrived in the early 2000s. The cosy Nola style Irish bar is great when you need a breather after navigating Bourbon St.

St. Pat’s Irish Coffeehouse

The Irish Cultural Museum

933 Conti St, New Orleans LA

The Irish Cultural Museum of New Orleans is an unexpected gem in New Orleans. Founded in 2012 by Matthew Ahearn, this cozy French Quarter spot tells the story of Irish immigrants who helped shape the city.

North American Irish Coaches Association

Our Goal is to SERVE, to CONNECT and to ELEVATE Irish Coaches in North America. Our Vision is to be the voice of Irish Coaches in North America. Our Core Values are COMMITMENT, RESPECT and GROWTH.

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Katie Boyle

Katie Boyle is an Irish comedian living in New York City. Her favorite stand-up topics are her journey through American culture, dating, therapy and shame! She performed as a "New Face" in the 2023 Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal, and was featured in NY Funniest showcase and New York Comedy Festival in 2022. Katie's debut album and special, I'll Do It Myself, was released through Pinch Records in summer of 2023. The album hit #1 on iTunes Comedy Charts and is currently available to stream on all major platforms. Her last special, Don't Tell, premiered last November.

Paul Howard

Paul Howard is an Irish journalist, author and comedy writer. He is the creator of the character Ross O'Carroll-Kelly, a fictional Dublin 4 "rugby jock".

Sally Rooney

Sally Rooney is an Irish author. She is the author of the novels Conversations with Friends (2017), Normal People (2018), Beautiful World, Where Are You (2021), and Intermezzo (2024). The first two works were adapted into the television miniseries Normal People (2020) and Conversations with Friends (2022). Her bestselling novels have sold more than 6 million copies worldwide, have been translated into over 47 languages, and have garnered critical acclaim and commercial success. Literary commentators regard Rooney as one of the foremost millennial writers, and in 2022, Time named her among the 100 most influential people in the world.

New Orleans, LA, US

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