InterNations - A Place for Irish in San Francisco

Dia duit to all of our Irish in San Francisco! Are you interested in getting to know fellow Irish expats in San Francisco? Are you looking for advice from other Irish, e.g. which bars in San Francisco will broadcast your favorite team’s upcoming match or where in town to go for Irish stew?

You are cordially invited to be part of InterNations San Francisco. Among the members of our international expat network, there is also a vibrant circle of Irish expats, coming from Dublin, Limerick, Cork and all regions of Ireland.

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Raul Gonzales

Raul Gonzales

Thanks to InterNations, I quickly found useful tips of where to search for a flat. And I met great global minds at the same time.

Li Wang

Li Wang

As I already connected with several Chinese women before moving to San Francisco, I quickly felt at home here.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Why you'll love InterNations in San Francisco

19,019
members in San Francisco
191
Irish members
19
monthly events
500
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

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Meet fellow Irish at our events in San Francisco

Attend our monthly events and activities and join various interest-based groups to get to know like-minded expatriates and fellow Irish in San Francisco.

SF Art Week Reception
SF Art Week Reception
Minnesota Street Project (MSP) announces ATRIUM, a new alternative art fair showcasing small, emerging, and underground contemporary art galleries in the greater San Francisco Bay Area. Timed to coincide with SF Art Week, ATRIUM takes place January 22–25, 2026 at MSP’s flagship location. An opening
Minnesota Street Project (MSP) announces ATRIUM, a new alternative art fair showcasing small, emerging, and underground contemporary art galleries in the greater San Francisco Bay Area. Timed to coincide with SF Art Week, ATRIUM takes place January 22–25, 2026 at MSP’s flagship location. An opening
InterNations San Francisco January 2026 Kickoff Mixer!
InterNations San Francisco January 2026 Kickoff Mixer!
Join us to help kick off 2026 with an elegant evening of connecting with expats + locals in the SF community at an amazing upper-level Mediterranean bistro "Sens" with dramatic views of the Ferry Building & the San Francisco Bay! LOCATED IN THE EMBARCADERO CENTER, SENS INVITES YOU TO SAVOR AN EXPE
Join us to help kick off 2026 with an elegant evening of connecting with expats + locals in the SF community at an amazing upper-level Mediterranean bistro "Sens" with dramatic views of the Ferry Building & the San Francisco Bay! LOCATED IN THE EMBARCADERO CENTER, SENS INVITES YOU TO SAVOR AN EXPE
Salsa & Bachata – Lessons & Live DJ,  Bay Area's Hottest Club
I cordially invite you to Join us for a night of dancing, music, and fun! No experience needed — just bring your energy and your friends! SALSA: Learn to Dance both SALSA & BACHATA with Beginners Dance Lessons - no partner or experience required! After the class, practice your skills while enjoyin
I cordially invite you to Join us for a night of dancing, music, and fun! No experience needed — just bring your energy and your friends! SALSA: Learn to Dance both SALSA & BACHATA with Beginners Dance Lessons - no partner or experience required! After the class, practice your skills while enjoyin
North Beach Stroll, Drink & Sketchfest Stand Up Comedy Showcase
Let's check out SF SketchFest's favorite, emerging stand-up comics from around the country and beyond! (...) Protected content (...) and stroll up Columbus ave towards North Beach's iconic Washington Park with (of course) a visit to a classic cafe...outdoor seating if it's nice....Greco, Angolo Sa
Let's check out SF SketchFest's favorite, emerging stand-up comics from around the country and beyond! (...) Protected content (...) and stroll up Columbus ave towards North Beach's iconic Washington Park with (of course) a visit to a classic cafe...outdoor seating if it's nice....Greco, Angolo Sa

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Why Irish expats move abroad (& how they like it)

Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys among expats — asking them about various aspects of their life, from work to leisure. Learn what motivated our Irish members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.

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Our Global Partners

Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you want to continue pursuing your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? You can do that easily in our InterNations Groups, which offer activities based on a wide range of interests. Groups are hosted by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month. They organize everything from dinners to sightseeing to board game nights. For example, you can enjoy nature with the Outdoors Group, share your love of music with the Jazz Group, or go on an adventure with the Boat Trips Group. There’s something for everyone!

Language Exchange Group
Language Exchange Group
After Work Group
After Work Group
Outdoor Adventures Group
Outdoor Adventures Group
Film Lovers Group
Film Lovers Group

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Irish Expats in San Francisco Share Their Experiences

InterNations is a place where Irish expats in San Francisco exchange experiences and tips to support each other. The "Golden Gate City" can be a great place for expats - our community helps you make the most of your experience!

  • Browse our Members Network to get to know San Francisco’s Irish expats.
  • Take part in our Expat Forums to obtain first hand tips from fellow Irish expats in San Francisco.
  • Use the Expat Guide for San Francisco to find information on your host city.

Meet Fellow Irish in San Francisco at Our Events

Our community in San Francisco is also very active offline. Our InterNations Ambassadors organize regular events and various expat activities, e.g. a dinner in San Francisco’s hippest restaurant or an outing with other Irish expats to explore the pleasantly mild Pacific Northwest. These activities are a casual way to get to know expats from Ireland in your local community as well as Irish in the USA nationwide. Interested? Simply become a member and we’ll be happy to welcome you among our Irish living in San Francisco!

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