The House of Ireland was founded during the California Pacific International Exposition of 1935-36, held in Balboa Park. In all, fifteen original cottages were constructed and twenty countries (including Ireland) were represented. Today, the House of Pacific Relations International Cottages encompass thirty-three national groups.

Since its inception, the House has served to promote good citizenship, to bring people together in friendship, and to disseminate both Irish and Irish-American history and culture. We strive to foster strong ties to the greater San Diego Irish community through relationships with the Irish Congress of Southern California, the San Diego Youth Gaelic Football Association, San Diego's many schools of Irish dance, and much, much more!

House of Ireland Officers & Board

Shanti Hofshi

an tUachtarán

President
Kim Powers

an Leas-Uachtarán

Vice President
Maureen Ostrich

an Cisteoir

Treasurer
Erin Ratelle

an Rúnaí

Secretary
Eugenie King

an Toscaire

HPR Delegate

House of Ireland Queen & Court

Caítlin Edwards

an Bhanríon

Queen Emerita
Madison Goodman

an Banphrionsa

Princess
Saoirse Hofshi

an Banphrionsa

Princess

Ashleigh Roach

an Bhanríon

Queen In Memoriam

Early on the Sunday morning of October 26, 2003, sixteen-year-old Ashleigh Roach died fleeing from the flames with her family. Ashleigh was the Queen of the House of Ireland at that time.

Additional Dignitaries

Franklin

an tSonóg

Mascot

Contact Us

Trying to contact the House of Ireland? If you have the chance, why not drop by the cottage during our open hours to say hello? We are also available digitally at info@houseofireland.org, and through our Facebook page.

Directions & Map

From I-5

Northbound	Southbound
Take the B Street/Pershing exit to Pershing Drive. At the stoplight, turn left onto Florida Drive. Turn left after passing the Naval Medical Center, and take Zoo Place up the hill. Turn left onto Park Boulevard. Continue past the museums, the playground, and the World Beat Center. Turn right onto Presidents Way. Parking is available in the lots to the left and right. From the four-way stop at the intersection of Presidents Way and Pan American Road East, the International Cottages are across and to the right.	Take the 10th Avenue exit and keep right onto 10th Avenue. Turn left onto A Street and continue until the street ends at San Diego City College. Turn left onto Park Boulevard. After crossing the bridge, turn left onto Presidents Way. Parking is available in the lots to the left and right. From the four-way stop at the intersection of Presidents Way and Pan American Road East, the International Cottages are across and to the right.

Northbound

Southbound

Take the B Street/Pershing exit to Pershing Drive.
At the stoplight, turn left onto Florida Drive.
Turn left after passing the Naval Medical Center, and take Zoo Place up the hill.
Turn left onto Park Boulevard.
Continue past the museums, the playground, and the World Beat Center. Turn right onto Presidents Way.
Parking is available in the lots to the left and right. From the four-way stop at the intersection of Presidents Way and Pan American Road East, the International Cottages are across and to the right.

Take the 10th Avenue exit and keep right onto 10th Avenue.
Turn left onto A Street and continue until the street ends at San Diego City College.
Turn left onto Park Boulevard.
After crossing the bridge, turn left onto Presidents Way.
Parking is available in the lots to the left and right. From the four-way stop at the intersection of Presidents Way and Pan American Road East, the International Cottages are across and to the right.

From I-163

Northbound	Southbound
Take the Richmond Street/Zoo - Museums exit, and continue up the hill on Richmond Street. Turn right onto Upas Street. Turn right onto Park Boulevard. Continue past the zoo, the museums, the playground, and the World Beat Center. Turn right onto Presidents Way. Parking is available in the lots to the left and right. From the four-way stop at the intersection of Presidents Way and Pan American Road East, the International Cottages are across and to the right.	Take the 5 South/Park Boulevard exit, and follow the signs for Park Boulevard. Turn left onto Park Boulevard. After crossing the bridge, turn left onto Presidents Way. Parking is available in the lots to the left and right. From the four-way stop at the intersection of Presidents Way and Pan American Road East, the International Cottages are across and to the right.

Northbound

Southbound

Take the Richmond Street/Zoo - Museums exit, and continue up the hill on Richmond Street.
Turn right onto Upas Street.
Turn right onto Park Boulevard.
Continue past the zoo, the museums, the playground, and the World Beat Center. Turn right onto Presidents Way.
Parking is available in the lots to the left and right. From the four-way stop at the intersection of Presidents Way and Pan American Road East, the International Cottages are across and to the right.

Take the 5 South/Park Boulevard exit, and follow the signs for Park Boulevard.
Turn left onto Park Boulevard.
After crossing the bridge, turn left onto Presidents Way.
Parking is available in the lots to the left and right. From the four-way stop at the intersection of Presidents Way and Pan American Road East, the International Cottages are across and to the right.