THE IRISH NATION

EXHIBITION OF IRISH ICONS

BY MARK KENNEDY

Running until 24th July 2026

South London Irish Centre
138 Hartfield Road, Wimbledon SW19 3TG

Great exhibition of Irish icons on display until 24th July. Why not pop in to see some famous faces including: George Best, Phil Lynott, Shane McGowan, Brendan Behan by Mark Kennedy, famous icon artist. Best of all its FREE.

 

 

 

 

For more information about  each of the icons on display at the centre please visit the ‘Irish Nation Project’. Please note that the following icons are not on view because of space: JFK, Eileen Gray, John Wayne and Bridget O’Donnell.

Viewing times:

Monday–Wednesday and Friday: Afternoons and evenings from 3pm-7pm.

Saturdays & Sundays: Afternoon viewings available. However we advise ringing ahead to ensure the hall isn’t in use for other activities.
Phone: 0208 543 0608

THE IRISH NATION
AN EVENING OF MOSAICS, MONOLOGUES AND MUSIC
Wednesday 24th June 8pm

South London Irish Centre
Hartfield Road
London SW19 3TG
Tickets

Come join us at the South London Irish Centre in Wimbledon as we  bring those icons to life as we showcase exciting new writing alongside the Irish songs and tunes you already know and love.
These monologues, created by writers from the Irish diaspora are inspired by Mark Kennedy’s Irish Nation mosaics, featuring beloved Irish icons such as Sinéad O’Connor, Luke Kelly, Shane MacGowan, James Joyce, Brendan Behan, Katie Taylor, George Best, and Constance Markievicz.
It promises to be a brilliant night.

Congratulations to the following writers whose work will be performed on the night:

Michael McQuaid, Tim O’Connor, Kevin McMahon, David Gilmour, Jamie McGough, Mark Brennan, Amy Dongol, Elizabeth Faye, Caitlin Shannon, Eoin O’Faolain, Malachy McAleer, Sophie Atherton and Siobhán Francis.

BOOK TICKETS

Tickets are available through Eventbrite or on the door. We recommend you book through Eventbrite to guarantee a seat.  Remaining tickets will be sold on the door.