March 2019 Newsletter

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE A busy year for the QIA is well underway with much more to come in 2019. The St Brigid’s Dinner was an outstanding evening of fine speeches and first class entertainment to mark thirty years of honoring St Brigid. Eamonn Robinson, Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of Ireland in Australia, delivered a scholarly speech on the history and influence of St Brigid. Later in the evening, he revealed a talented singing voice as he entertained all present. The contribution of Noela McCormack to the Dinner from its foundation to the present day was acknowledged. The Queensland Irish Association Dancers delivered a very polished and exciting performance.…

February 2020 Newsletter

St. Patrick’s Eve Dinner It is now less than 4 weeks to the St. Patrick’s Eve Dinner at the Pullman Brisbane Hotel on Monday 16 March 2020, commencing at 6.30pm. Please click the links for the booking form and a flyer for the Dinner, which were omitted from the January Newsletter.…

January 2020 Newsletter

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Happy New Year to all our members and may 2020 continue to be a successful year for the Queensland Irish Association. Another busy year for the QIA with planning underway of events for the coming year.…

May 2019 Newsletter

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE The month of March saw the Feast of St Patrick which is widely celebrated throughout Queensland. This year, the QIA was represented at the St Patrick’s Day Mass in the Cathedral, and in the St Patrick’s Day Parade.…

March 2019 Newsletter

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE A busy year for the QIA is well underway with much more to come in 2019. The St Brigid’s Dinner was an outstanding evening of fine speeches and first class entertainment to mark thirty years of honoring St Brigid.…