Swedish-Irish Society upcoming events

Hike at Hellasgården(Stockholm) (18 Oct 2026)

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 08:30:00 GMT

Hi everyone!

On Sunday the 18th of October we're planning a hike in Nackareservatet (Nacka Nature Reserve) in Stockholm.
The hike will be around 7.5 km at a fairly relaxed pace, starting and ending at the Hellasgården recreational area near Källtorp lake. We'll be following a marked trail and the terrain is mostly easy gravel paths. I recommend bringing shoes that can handle a bit of mud, and rain gear too if we get any showery spells.

We'll finish at Hellasgården where they have a restaurant and café if you want to have lunch or coffee, they also have benches if you'd like to take your own packed lunch and snacks.
The hike starts at 10:30 from Hellasgården bus stop (beside the tennis courts, across the road from the restaurant and main car park). So put it in your calendar and we hope to see you there!
Don't forget to bring a camera for those autumn leaves!

P.s. If the weather is rubbish we may cancel, so keep an eye on our event.

Instructions on how to get to Hellasgården with public transport are as follows:
1. Take a bus from Slussen: the 401 (towards Älta), it stops at Hellasgården and goes through Henriksdal and Sickla.
2. Take a bus from Nacka or Tyresö: the 840 (from Nacka Strand to Handenterminalen) or 821 (from Nacka Sjukhus to Tyresö Centrum), both stop at Hellasgården.

/Ben McHugh, Swedish Irish Society

November SIS Book Club ”The Safekeep” by Yael van der Wouden (3 Nov 2026)

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Our next read is Teresas choice.

Looking for a gripping page-turner packed with secrets, obsession, and a massive twist?
The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden—winner of the prestigious Women's Prize for Fiction—is the perfect pick for our next read!

Set in the Dutch countryside in 1961, the story follows Isabel, a rigid woman whose isolated life is upended when her brother's chaotic girlfriend, Eva, moves in for the summer. When household items begin to vanish, Isabel's paranoia spirals into an intense, forbidden passion. But the house itself holds darker, hidden histories from World War II that will change everything.

We ll meet in SpongeCookies Cafe, Kocksgatan 19 on 3/11 from 18.00-19.30.

Welcome!

No registration necessary!

Rashers and Reading! (Breakfast and Bookswap, Stockholm) (15 Nov 2026)

Sun, 15 Nov 2026 11:30:00 GMT

Come and enjoy a traditional Irish breakfast on Sunday 15 Nov and pick up a pre-loved book or two. Perfect to get through a grey November!

Wirströms pub (Kungsgatan 7) will be organising a special full Irish breakfast* for the occasion. A vegetarian breakfast option will be available.

*The "full Irish breakfast” 195kr includes sausages, pudding, bacon (rashers) , beans, egg, brown bread and tea/coffee. The vegetarian option 159kr includes halloumi, egg, beans, mushrooms, tomato, brown bread and tea/ coffee

Payment is to be made directly to Wirströms on the day.

You can bring 2-3 books, and you'll be asked to bring home any that aren't taken. Swedish or English is fine!

Please register by 8 Nov so we and Wirströms can plan the event accordingly.

Celtic Concert with Mac Na Galla and Guests (28 Nov 2026)

Sat, 28 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

A CELTIC CONCERT – GOTHENBURG

After a fantastic reception at our St Patrick’s Day celebrations earlier this year, Mac Na Galla and Paudie & Aaron are returning to the stage for another night of live music in Gothenburg.

Join The Swedish-Irish Society West Coast Chapter Saturday 28th November at Contrast Public House for an evening of Celtic-inspired music, some familiar favourites, good company and plenty of atmosphere.

And even better, the evening is for a great cause, with profits from the event supporting Göteborgs Stadsmission.

Saturday 28 November, doors kl 19.00
Contrast Public House, Gothenburg
Mac Na Galla + Paudie & Aaron
Celtic-inspired live music
In support of Göteborgs Stadsmission

Whether you joined us for St Patrick’s Day or missed them the first time around, come along and help us make it another brilliant West Coast night.

Good music. Good company. Great cause.

Note: You can now choose to pay either "online" or "offline". Online means immediate payment and confirmation via debit or credit card, and offline means you will receive an invoice by email with instructions on how to pay by Swish, bank transfer or e.g. Revolut.