Visit of the President of Ireland to Queensland
On Monday 16th of October 2017, the Embassy of Ireland hosted a reception at the Stamford Hotel in Brisbane for the President of Ireland, Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina Higgins.
Many members of the Irish Community attended including Directors of The Queensland Irish Association.
President Higgins is the latest President of Ireland to honour the Irish Community in Queensland with his distinguished presence.
In 1911, Irish Parliamentary envoys, led by William Redmond, were entertained in the Q.I.A Club Rooms.
In 1948, the 50th anniversary of the Q.I.A, the Q.I.A played host to Eamon De Valera, then leader of the Opposition in Dail Eireann, and Frank Aitkin, Opposition Spokesman on Foreign Affairs.…
WELCOME TO THE APRIL NEWSLETTER OF THE QUEENSLAND IRISH ASSOCIATION
March was the busiest month for the Queensland Irish community with many events held as part of the Queensland Irish Festival culminating in Saint Patrick’s Day celebrations.…
The year started with a magnificent sold-out St Brigid’s Dinner on Saturday 3r rd February 2018. A full report follows below.
Where We Stand
The QIA enters its 120th year of service to those who are Irish born or of Irish Heritage, as well as to the broader Queensland community.…
Visit of the President of Ireland to Queensland
On Monday 16th of October 2017, the Embassy of Ireland hosted a reception at the Stamford Hotel in Brisbane for the President of Ireland, Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina Higgins.…
