CDOs at the Brian Boru

17/06/2026

We are very lucky to be able to have archival material from the history of the club and over the next coming months we will be looking at ways to use the material within the heritage room that's in the planning. We know that the branch has been going officially since 1889 (possibly from 1887!) but this document is almost 100 years old and shows that the Brian Boru has been at it's current residence since at least 1927!

The club has kept it's promise to promote Irish culture and heritage and will continue to do so for another 100 years! ☘️

16/06/2026

☘Irish Recipe of the Month: Whiskey Cake☘

👉Scroll through the pictures for the recipe and method

🎞️ - Watch this clip for a demonstration:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0I-0SVFXuNw

15/06/2026

☘️The Christmas in Ireland show! ☘️

We had a lot of interest for our trip to the Manchester Opera House watching Christmas in Ireland. We have been able to finalise the prices of the tickets and coach and it has come to our estimated price of £50

For those who put your names down, please give a £10 deposit within the next 2-3 weeks to secure the place. The remaining cost will be need to be paid by the end of September. Please message us via Facebook or come and see us in the club about payment methods.

There are limited places left if anyone else wants to join us! 😀

09/06/2026

☘️🎶 Ashton CCE Music Class 🎶☘️

The Ashton CCE – Brian Boru Irish Music Class at the Brian Boru with music, language and plenty of craic!

📅 Tuesday evenings
🎻 Junior Music Tuition: 6.00–7.30pm
🗣️ Irish Language Lessons: 7.30pm

✨ No experience needed
✨ A fun gateway into Irish music
✨ Some instruments provided
✨ Parents & grown-ups welcome to soak up the atmosphere

All this for just £2 per lesson per child – come along and give it a go! ☘️🎶💚

02/06/2026

Eight weeks to go!! 🤯 Get your tickets 🎫 https://www.skiddle.com/festivals/craic-by-the-creek/

29/05/2026

☘️Recipe of the Month for May ☘️

☘️ Irish Recipe of the Month - Boxty ☘️

(well months as a one off for April and May!)

Boxty, the beloved Irish potato pancake, is a dish steeped in tradition and rural ingenuity. Originating in the northern counties of Ireland, particularly around Cavan, Leitrim, and Fermanagh, boxty was a clever way to make the most of the humble potato-grated raw and mixed with mashed potato, flour and buttermilk to create a hearty, satisfying meal. Its name is thought to come from the Irish phrase “arán bocht tí,” meaning “poor-house bread,” reflecting its roots as a staple of simple, resourceful cooking. Today, boxty remains a symbol of Irish culinary heritage, celebrated for its crisp exterior and soft, comforting centre -perfect for breakfast, brunch or any time you crave a taste of Ireland.

Ingredients
250g mashed potato
250g peeled, grated, raw rooster potato
250g plain flour
1 tsp baking soda
300ml buttermilk
6 spring onions, finely sliced (optional)
100g Irish cheddar cheese, grated (optional)
sea salt and ground black pepper
Butter, to fry

Watch the clip for a demonstration!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=JylhAFKaCEhX2Ohf&v=RWycD2yd0zE&feature=youtu.be

19/05/2026

📖✨ Next Brian Boru Word Circle – Saturday 23rd May 10am ✨📖

This month’s theme is:

🌅 Holidays 🌱

A perfect topic as we are approaching the season of Summer! We’ll explore stories, poems, memories, songs, and reflections that close one chapter and open another.

As always, the Word Circle is a group created to celebrate the Irish tradition of storytelling, poetry, history, song, and lived experience. Whether you’d like to share something or simply listen, all are welcome.

Join us at the Brian Boru Irish Club, where every story has a home. 💚

12/05/2026

If you haven't already done so - please register your interest 😀😀

☘️ STATE YOUR INTEREST ☘️

After the success of our recent trip watching the Seven Drunken Nights, many of you have spoken to us about your interest in watching their Christmas show "Christmas in Ireland". Before we book the tickets and transport, we would like to have an idea of numbers. Please let us know either by replying to this post, private messaging or by adding your name to the interest form that will be on the notice board in the club over the weekend.

The show will be on Tuesday 24th November at Manchester Opera House at 7:30PM with plans to get the stall seats again and transport will be included. Estimated costs £50 (should the coach be full). We do not anticipate it to be much more and hopefully less!

Please find a summary below of the show 🙂.

Taken from the ATG website:

"Be transported to a magical Christmas Eve inside a traditional Irish pub, where friends, old and new, gather to share songs, stories and memories of Christmases gone by. As snow falls outside, the air fills with heartwarming renditions of timeless Irish classics, powerful ballads and all your favourite Christmas songs. From the producers of Seven Drunken Nights and performed live by an outstanding cast of musicians and singers, the show features hits like, ‘Driving Home For Christmas’, ‘Dirty Old Town’ and, of course, ‘Fairytale Of New York’."

05/05/2026

☘️ STATE YOUR INTEREST ☘️

After the success of our recent trip watching the Seven Drunken Nights, many of you have spoken to us about your interest in watching their Christmas show "Christmas in Ireland". Before we book the tickets and transport, we would like to have an idea of numbers. Please let us know either by replying to this post, private messaging or by adding your name to the interest form that will be on the notice board in the club over the weekend.

The show will be on Tuesday 24th November at Manchester Opera House at 7:30PM with plans to get the stall seats again and transport will be included. Estimated costs £50 (should the coach be full). We do not anticipate it to be much more and hopefully less!

Please find a summary below of the show 🙂.

Taken from the ATG website:

"Be transported to a magical Christmas Eve inside a traditional Irish pub, where friends, old and new, gather to share songs, stories and memories of Christmases gone by. As snow falls outside, the air fills with heartwarming renditions of timeless Irish classics, powerful ballads and all your favourite Christmas songs. From the producers of Seven Drunken Nights and performed live by an outstanding cast of musicians and singers, the show features hits like, ‘Driving Home For Christmas’, ‘Dirty Old Town’ and, of course, ‘Fairytale Of New York’."

28/04/2026

☘️ Irish Recipe of the Month - Boxty ☘️

(well months as a one off for April and May!)

Boxty, the beloved Irish potato pancake, is a dish steeped in tradition and rural ingenuity. Originating in the northern counties of Ireland, particularly around Cavan, Leitrim, and Fermanagh, boxty was a clever way to make the most of the humble potato-grated raw and mixed with mashed potato, flour and buttermilk to create a hearty, satisfying meal. Its name is thought to come from the Irish phrase “arán bocht tí,” meaning “poor-house bread,” reflecting its roots as a staple of simple, resourceful cooking. Today, boxty remains a symbol of Irish culinary heritage, celebrated for its crisp exterior and soft, comforting centre -perfect for breakfast, brunch or any time you crave a taste of Ireland.

Ingredients
250g mashed potato
250g peeled, grated, raw rooster potato
250g plain flour
1 tsp baking soda
300ml buttermilk
6 spring onions, finely sliced (optional)
100g Irish cheddar cheese, grated (optional)
sea salt and ground black pepper
Butter, to fry

Watch the clip for a demonstration!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=JylhAFKaCEhX2Ohf&v=RWycD2yd0zE&feature=youtu.be