The mission of the Irish Cultural Center is:

• To foster an appreciation of the Irish culture and promote social, religious, economic, and educational links with Ireland, acknowledging a special relationship with the Gaeltacht areas of Galway, Kerry, Cork, Mayo, and Donegal.
• To promote ties between the Irish Cultural Center and educational and cultural organizations in Ireland, such as the already established relationship with the Blasket Cultural Center.
• To promote economic ties between western New England and western Ireland.
• To serve as an academic link with Irish American social organizations in western New England.
• To serve as a public forum for Irish cultural events, including lectures, musical presentations, films, and exhibits.