The heart of Irish culture in Derry, Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin, is situated near the centre of a town on St James Street. The centre is said to be a hub for all those interested in Irish customs, activists and various art and cultural organizations in the area.
The modern building of the facility incorporates theatre, traditional Irish cafe, office spaces and classrooms allowing those who wish to partake in different activities such as youth clubs, concerts and seasonal events. It is additionally a place of great importance for the town’s Irish speaking community, substantially making the language more popular and offering Irish speaking courses in different levels of fluency.
Without a doubt Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin is an unusal and intriguing place to stop by for a coffe break and discover new facts about local Irish culture.
Art & Culture
Address: 37 Great James St, Londonderry BT48 7DF
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 – 17:00
Free entry
Website:
https://www.culturlann.org/
https://m.facebook.com/culturlann/
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