Glancing to the right, you will see the Great Hall where Irish Dancing, film premiers and many other cultural activities take place. You can almost feel the presence of Irish farmers or grazers who would work in a stable or barn like the Great Hall and then celebrate at the end of a long work week by having barn dances, music concerts or theatrical productions. The ICC Great Hall has a fireplace with a stone facing made from stones from County Clare. You can also see authentic utensils that were in our members’ ancestral homes. On one wall is a monthly artwork display featuring the works of a variety of Irish and Celtic artists. Old photos of Irish history and a mural showcasing the beginnings of today’s Ireland are also on display.

Upon entering the ICC Complex on Central Avenue in Phoenix, a visitor can immediately feel as if they have travelled thousands of miles across the ocean and ended up in the middle of the Emerald Isle. Eyes are quickly drawn to the impressive McClelland Library Castle modeled after an old Norman Castle. Its huge wooden entrance doors are more like a gateway to history than an entry to a library. If you glance down you will see a map of Ireland with all of its counties outlined on the Clos bricks. Families and individuals can purchase bricks to commemorate their Irish roots and these are emplaced within the outlines of the counties.