The Eagle, North Street, Sheepscar, 1962. There were several public houses run by Irish landlords in this area. Courtesy of Leeds Library & Information Services.

The Fountain Head, Becket Street, Burmantofts, undated. The Fountain Head had a reputation for its traditional Irish music sessions. Courtesy of Leeds Library & Information Services.

The Regent Hotel, Regent Street, Leylands, 1968. The photographs shows landlords Martin and Ellen Ferguson of Attymass, Co Mayo, who ran The Regent from 1968 to 1978, after which it was taken over by Joe O’Dwyer (Co. Roscommon). Courtesy of Ferguson / McGowan Archive.

The Regent Hotel, Regent Street, Leylands, 1968. Courtesy of Ferguson / McGowan Archive.

The Regent Hotel, Regent Street, Leylands, c. 1970. Left to right: Eddie Bolger (button accordian), John Ferguson (piano accordian), Larry Callaghan (fiddle) & Maureen Dwyer (button accordian). Courtesy of Ferguson / McGowan Archive.

The Fenton, Woodhouse, 1966. Courtesy of Leeds Library & Information Services.

The Garden Gate, Hunslet, undated. The parents of Irish Centre Manager, Tommy McLoughlin, for a time ran the Garden Gate. Courtesy of Leeds Library & Information Services.

The Black Bull Hotel, Hunslet Road, Hunslet, undated. Courtesy of Leeds Library & Information Services.

The Imperial, New Princess Street, Holbeck, 1959. Courtesy of Leeds Library & Information Services.

The Old Royal Oak, Kirkgate, City Centre, c. 1998. The Old Royal Oak was run by several Irish landlords before closing its doors in 2010. Courtesy of Leeds Library & Information Services.

The Shamrock, Kirkgate, 1974. Leaving Session for John Dwyer. Courtesy of Ferguson / McGowan Archive.

The Shamrock, Kirkgate, 1960s. In its heyday, the Shamrock attracted busloads of Irish revellers from all over Yorkshire. Courtesy of Róisín Ferguson.

The Shamrock, Kirkgate, 1960s. Note the mineral bottles ... The Shamrock did not sell alcohol initially! Courtesy of Róisín Ferguson.

The Shamrock, Kirkgate, 1960s. Courtesy of Ferguson / McGowan Archive.

The Old Roscoe, Sheepscar, early 1970s. The Roscoe was well known as a traditional music venue. it was knocked in 1983 to make way for the Sheepscar interchange. Courtesy of Barrie Pepper.

The Victoria, Sheepscar, 1968. ’The Vic’ was well-known to Donegal-men living in Leeds. Courtesy of Leeds Library & Information Services.

The Regent Hotel, Regent Street, Leylands, c. 1980. Manager Joe O'’'Dwyer (Co. Roscommon) with crowd outside The Regent. Courtesy of Rósín Ferguson.

Leeds Irish Centre, York Road, c. 1970. This photograph, from the official opening album, shows Mr B A Beatty unveiling the commemoration plaque marking the occasion. Courtesy of Tommy McLoughlin.

Brendan Shine & Band, Leeds Irish Centre, York Road, 1970. Brendan Shine & band performing at the official opening of the LIC. Brendan Shine is a popular Irish folk singer and accordion player from Athlone, Co. Westmeath. Courtesy of Tommy McLoughlin.

Official Launch, Leeds Irish Centre, York Road, c. 1970. Crowd atteding the evening celebration of the official opening of the LIC. Courtesy of Tommy McLoughlin.

Landlords, Old Roscoe, Sheepscar, late 1970s. Noel & Joyce Squire with the McConnell mirror in the back room of the Old Roscoe. Courtesy of Barrie Pepper.

Clubowners, Shamrock, Kirkgate, early 1960s. Dancehall owner Mick Casey (Co. Kerry) and renowned wrestler (far right). Courtesy of Bridie Lydon.

Members Only, The Shamrock, Kirkgate, early 1960s. Courtesy of Bridie Lydon.

Presentation, Shamrock, Kirkgate, 1960s. Larry Lydon presentation to Shamrock manager Eddie Bolger (Co. Wexford). Courtesy of Bridie Lydon.

Shamrock, Kirgate, 1960s. Bridie Lydon pictured with Irish singer and actor Joe Lynch. Courtesy of Bridie Lydon.

Old Roscoe, Sheepscar, late 1960s. Joe O’Dwyer, Tess Murphy & Mrs Carroll behind the bar of the Old Roscoe. Courtesy of Joe O’Dwyer.

Young Couple, The Shamrock, Kirkgate, 1960s. Betty (Co. Sligo) & Richard (Co. Mayo) Conway. Courtesy of Betty Conway."]