London Irish Centre opened in 1955, providing accommodation (serving as a hostel in its early years), employment support and a starting point to those arriving. The Camden Square location was chosen for its proximity to Euston Station, where Irish people disembarked their trains from Holyhead Ferry Port. The London Irish Centre soon became the hub of Irish social activity, with dinners, dances and social functions; the settings of friendships made, spouses met, and the formation of a vibrant Irish community in London. At the core of the Centre's focus remains providing assistance to Irish expatriates in London, whether they have been there for
Pioneer Square South and Pioneer Square North stations the Transit Mall at the Pioneer Courthouse/Southwest 6th and Pioneer Place/Southwest 5th stations. Pioneer Square South and Pioneer Square North stations Pioneer Square South and Pioneer Square North are light rail stations on the MAX Blue and Red lines in Portland, Oregon. It is considered the central station in the MAX system, although the Eastside and Westside MAX lines technically end/begin just past the Galleria and Library stations to the west. Pioneer Square South is the first stop on the (original) Eastside MAX line. From 2004 to 2009, this station was also served by the Yellow Line, until that line's