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
Square Butte (transmission line) newly built 345kV transmission line) while Minnesota Power takes full ownership of the line to transmit power from new sources in the Center area. Square Butte can transfer up to 500 megawatts at a symmetrical voltage of 250 kV. The whole line is implemented as overhead line on aluminum towers, with a single conductor per pole, with a length of 449 miles (749 kilometers). The line crosses the Missouri River north of Price between and in a 718 metres long span. As is the case for modern HVDC-systems thyristor static inverters are used. Southeast of Wing, North Dakota, at Square