Founded in 1986, the Irish Cultural Society of Calgary is a community dedicated to promoting and nurturing the finest aspects of Irish and Celtic culture. Our centre in Bowness, two blocks behind Bow Cycle, has ample free parking and is on the Calgary Transit #1 bus route. Bunratty Hall seats up to 175 guests and has a stage, green room, sound system, full kitchen and bar. Since the early 1990s it has presented leading traditional musicians. Hickey's Place, our Irish pub room, hosts trad sessions, Irish language courses and Celtic pub nights. Céilí dances, a Christmas dinner and concert, and other annual events round out the year, and both rooms can be rented for private events.