The Irish Cultural Centre

What The Irish Cultural Centre does

The Irish Cultural Centre is a private Massachusetts 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1989 and based in Canton. It serves the Irish and Irish-American community in Greater Boston and New England by preserving and promoting Irish heritage through music, dance, language and other classes, sports, cultural events, and family programming. Its operations also extend to members, non-members, sports organizations, and private-event hosts.

The center operates a large physical campus with a main building containing offices, a performance area, function rooms, a resource library and genealogy center, and a pub restaurant; the campus also has four athletic fields and a seasonal marquee tent. Offerings include Silver, Gold, and Emerald memberships, function-room and marquee rentals, field rentals, live performances, an annual 50/50 draw, and an annual 5K race and fitness walk. Its disclosed core technology is not applicable to a cultural and community center, and it uses standard website, email, event-ticketing, and online-donation tools rather than a disclosed proprietary platform.

The center uses a diversified nonprofit funding model combining annual membership dues, ticket sales, venue and field rentals, on-site pub operations, charitable donations, and partial support from the Irish Government's Emigrant Support Programme. Annual individual memberships range from $50 to $250 and family memberships from $150 to $600; the marquee is $5,000 for up to four hours, and limited concert tickets are $40 at the door. Distribution is primarily direct through the campus, supplemented by online ticketing, email, social media, local Irish media, and partnerships with sports and community organizations.

Name

The Irish Cultural Centre

Legal name

The Irish Cultural Centre of New England

Website

https://irishculture.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Irish Cultural Centre is a Canton, Massachusetts nonprofit serving the Irish and Irish-American community in Greater Boston through cultural programming, education, sports, memberships, dining, fundraising, and private-event venue rentals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cultural and community center services

NAICS

Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (712), Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (7121), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Cultural Centers & Community Cultural Organizations (BPAGAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Performing Arts Organizations (Theater, Dance, Opera, Music) (BPAGAHAB), Indigenous, Ethnic & Folk Arts/Heritage Organizations (BPAGAHAI), Cultural Heritage & Traditional Festivals (Folk, Ethnic, Indigenous) (MPAGAEAB)

Keywords

• Cultural center operations
• Venue rental services
• Membership programs
• Irish heritage events
• Community sports leagues

Headquarters

HQ city

Canton, Massachusetts

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership dues at three tiers (Silver, Gold, Emerald) providing varying levels of access and benefits including event discounts, function room rental discounts, and exclusive member-only events.
2. Venue Hire: Rental revenue from four function spaces, marquee tent (May-October, up to 350 people), and four athletic fields used by sports organizations and for tournaments.
3. Event Ticket Sales: Revenue from concerts, live performances, dinners, and special events including performances by artists like Andy Cooney, Gareth, Father Ray Kelly, and Trevor Sexton.
4. Annual 50/50 Draw: Annual fundraising raffle with multiple prize tiers - First Prize (50% of pot), Second Prize $5,000, three Third Prizes of $1,000 each. Maximum 2,500 tickets sold. Drawing held annually in August.
5. Donations: Tax-deductible charitable donations from supporters, as the ICC is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Irish Cultural Centre is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community cultural center operating a 61-acre campus in Canton, Massachusetts, that delivers tiered annual memberships, rents function rooms, a seasonal marquee tent, and athletic fields, and produces Irish cultural programming including live music sessions, concerts, Irish language and music classes, sports leagues, the on-site pub restaurant, the Annual 50/50 Draw fundraiser, and the Irish 5K Road Race. Its core purpose is preserving and promoting Irish heritage for the Greater Boston Irish and Irish-American community, supported in part by Ireland's Emigrant Support Programme.

Product overview

The Irish Cultural Centre operates as a community cultural center offering venue rental services (function rooms, marquee tent, and athletic fields), tiered membership programs (Silver, Gold, and Emerald with Individual and Family options), dining at the on-site pub, and regular programming of live music, cultural events, sports, and educational classes. The organization also runs annual fundraising events including the 50/50 Draw and 5K Road Race. Funded partially by Ireland's Emigrant Support Program, the 61-acre Canton, Massachusetts campus serves as the heart of Irish Boston, hosting both members and general public for authentic Irish cultural experiences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Function & Room Rental Rental of four indoor function spaces at the Canton, MA campus for weddings, baby showers, corporate meetings, bar/bat mitzvahs, and other private events, with member discounts of 20%-30%.
• Marquee Tent Rental Seasonal outdoor venue rental (May–October) of a 59x82 marquee tent accommodating up to 350 guests, including tables, chairs, sprung dance floor, and stage. Priced at $5,000 for up to 4 hours plus $350/hour additional.
• Athletic Field Rental Rental of four year-round maintained athletic fields on the Canton campus to sports clubs including Boston Northeast GAA, Boston Irish Wolfhounds Rugby Club, Old Colony Woman's Soccer League, and Irish Youths Sports League for league play, training, and tournaments.
• Silver Membership Entry-level annual membership providing personalized membership card, discounts on ICC events, library and genealogy center access, AGM voting, and 20% off function room rental. Individual $50/year; Family $150/year.
• Gold Membership Mid-tier annual membership including Silver benefits plus $20/$40 gift card to ICC pub, entry to member-only events, 25% off Tree Top Adventures, and 25% off function room rental. Individual $100/year; Family $300/year.
• Emerald Membership Top-tier annual membership including Gold benefits plus two free Irish 5K race entries, $40/$80 pub gift card, and 30% off function room rental. Individual $250/year; Family $600/year.
• The Pub Restaurant On-site pub restaurant offering authentic Irish food and drink within the main building of the Canton campus, alongside the performance area and function space.
• Live Music and Cultural Events Ticketed program of traditional Irish music sessions, concerts (example: Andy Cooney Dinner & Concert, Gareth Live at ICC), dinners, and special events, plus educational classes in music and the Irish language and youth programs.
• Annual 50/50 Draw Annual fundraising raffle offering First Prize of 50% of the pot (potentially up to $125,000), Second Prize of $5,000, and three Third Prizes of $1,000 each, with a maximum of 2,500 tickets sold (1 ticket = 5 entries).
• Irish 5K Road Race and Fitness Walk Annual 5K road race and fitness walk held on the ICC campus via RunSignUp registration, with two free entries included for Emerald members.

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Aer LingusminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAer Lingus is listed among supporters of the ICC, appearing in the Thank You to Our Supporters section on the website.
• Boston Northeast GAAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Boston Northeast Gaelic Athletic Association uses ICC's four playing fields as its home venue, making it a key sporting partner for the organization.
• Boston Irish Wolfhounds Rugby ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Boston Irish Wolfhounds Rugby Club utilizes ICC's athletic fields for home games and practices, partnering with the center for sports programming.
• UBSminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUBS is listed among supporters of the ICC, appearing in the Thank You to Our Supporters section on the website.
• National GridminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNational Grid is listed among supporters of the ICC, appearing in the Thank You to Our Supporters section on the website.
• International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerIAFF is listed among supporters of the ICC, appearing in the Thank You to Our Supporters section on the website.
• Feeney Brothers ExcavationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFeeney Brothers Excavation is listed among supporters of the ICC, appearing in the Thank You to Our Supporters section on the website.
• Geraghty AssociatesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGeraghty Associates is listed among supporters of the ICC, appearing in the Thank You to Our Supporters section on the website.
• ATS EquipmentminorGTM or Marketing PartnerATS Equipment is listed among supporters of the ICC, appearing in the Thank You to Our Supporters section on the website.
• Mass Bay MoversminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMass Bay Movers is listed among supporters of the ICC, appearing in the Thank You to Our Supporters section on the website.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann: Worldwide organization dedicated to preserving traditional Irish music, dance, and culture, with branches across the U.S. Directly comparable mission to the ICC's cultural programming and community engagement around Irish heritage.
• German Society of Pennsylvania: Historic ethnic cultural center operating a cultural campus, library, events, and venue rentals. Comparable structural model to the ICC (nonprofit cultural center with multi-use facilities and community programming), though focused on German heritage.

Regional players

• House of Blues Boston: Boston-area music venue hosting concerts and private events. Comparable as a regional event/concert venue competing with the ICC's marquee tent and pub for live music and private event bookings in Greater Boston.

Direct peers

• The Celtic Junction Arts Center: Minneapolis-based Irish arts and cultural center offering concerts, classes, events, and a pub. Closest U.S. peer to the ICC in terms of multi-purpose Irish cultural programming, venue rental, and pub-driven community engagement.
• Polish Cultural Center of Boston: Massachusetts-based ethnic cultural center operating venue rentals, events, and cultural programming. Comparable as a co-ethnic community cultural center in the same regional market, competing for similar event and venue dollars.
• Italian Cultural Center of Boston (ICC): Boston-area Italian cultural center with events, classes, and community programming. Comparable as a co-ethnic community cultural institution competing for similar Boston-area Irish/Italian/European-American audiences.
• Irish American Heritage Center (Chicago): Chicago-based Irish cultural center on a multi-acre campus offering events, pub, library, and cultural programming. Direct comparable peer to the ICC operating a similar community cultural center model in another major U.S. metro.

Emerging players

• Glucksman Ireland House (NYU): NYU-based Irish cultural center hosting lectures, concerts, film, and educational programming. Comparable as an Irish-focused cultural institution with event programming, though academic-anchored rather than community-anchored.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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