The Irish American Heritage Center (Irish: ''Ionad na Oidhreachtas Éire-Mheiriceánach'') is a non-profit organization located in

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that seeks to enhance the study of

Irish culture The culture of Ireland includes language, literature, music, art, folklore, cuisine, and sport associated with Ireland and the Irish people. For most of its recorded history, Irish culture has been primarily Gaelic (see Gaelic Ireland). It has ...

with programming centered on

Irish dance Irish dance refers to a group of traditional dance forms that originate in Ireland, encompassing dancing both solo and in groups, and dancing for social, competitive, and performance purposes. Irish dance in its current form developed from vari ...

, literature, heritage, music, and

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cultural contributions to the United States. The center also supports Irish immigrants, and three

Presidents of Ireland The president of Ireland ( ga, Uachtarán na hÉireann) is the head of state of Ireland and the supreme commander of the Irish Defence Forces. The president holds office for seven years, and can be elected for a maximum of two terms.Constitut ...

have attended ceremonies at the center. The center's building in the

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neighborhood of Chicago houses a library, museum, art gallery, archives, auditorium and classrooms, as well as an Irish pub and gift shop. Founded in 1976, it opened its building in 1985. The center oversees and administers the Irish American Hall of Fame. It is a member organization of the Chicago Cultural Alliance.

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''Conan Visits Irish American Heritage Center''
'. '' Conan. TBS, aired Jun 12, 2012. Irish-American culture in Chicago Museums in Chicago Irish-American organizations Ethnic museums in Illinois Irish-American museums Cultural centers in Chicago {{US-org-stub