Preserving Irish heritage through books, stories, and shared traditions.
Located in Central Phoenix, this Norman-style castle houses the largest library of its kind in the Western United States. Inside, more than 8,000 books by Irish authors and poets await, along with extensive genealogical resources and a permanent exhibit on the 9th‑century Book of Kells.
In the Great Hall, visitors may encounter Irish dancing, film premieres, cultural celebrations, and displays of authentic utensils once used in ancestral Irish homes, paired with artwork from Irish and Celtic artists.
The Cottage at Irish Cultural Center and McClelland Library, Photo by Eileen Kane
Step outside to explore the Cottage, a faithful replica of an 1850s Irish home, or pause at The Great Hunger Memorial—a stone arch honoring An Gorta Mór, the Great Famine that spurred mass Irish emigration to the United States.
Irish Cultural Center and McClelland Library, Photo by Eileen Kane
Find out more in this article by Kelly Bechtel, Library Director of ICLF or visit their website for hours and special events!
Address: 1106 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85004