Welcome to the home page of the Portsmouth Irish Society. The Irish Club is a friendly private members club, and a member of the Federation of Irish Societies It is situated in Elm Grove Southsea a short taxi ride from any of the city's three main rail stations or the Isle of Wight & Gosport Ferries. It was first opened in 1949 and was originally located within St.Josephs church hall and later moved to Fratton Trade Club by Fratton Bridge, moving to its current building in 1973. The club employs 8 regular bar staff and has approximately 600 members who are able to enjoy the friendly relaxed atmosphere and regular entertainment such as music every week and, of course, Irish dancing. Facilities include a members bar, a large function hall with its' own bar plus pool, darts and table football