by Brisbane Irish Festival | Mar 16, 2023 | Messages
2023 is a very important year for the Queensland Irish Association, as it marks the 125th Anniversary of its founding on 23 March 1898. To celebrate, the Lord Mayor of Brisbane held a Civic Reception to mark the 125th Anniversary, which was held at the Brisbane City...
by Brisbane Irish Festival | Mar 10, 2023 | Messages
On behalf of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Incorporated, welcome to the 12th Brisbane Irish Festival. In 2022 we welcomed back the community to participate in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade after a two-year COVID-induced hiatus. We also had some serious challenges with...
by Brisbane Irish Festival | Mar 9, 2023 | Messages
His Excellency Tim Mawe Beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig ar Ghaeil is cairde Gael I Gcumann Lansdún. Guím gach rath agus séan ar gach éinne atá ag ceiliúradh na Féile i mbliana. As we face into Saint Patrick’s Day, it is tempting to feel that things are back to normal...
by Brisbane Irish Festival | Mar 7, 2023 | Messages
Nicola Holly The past year has been very positive in many ways, IASAQ has grown substantially and we’re proud of the fact that we now have three staff members. I would like to welcome Fionnuala, Cáit and Jennifer to the team. If you see them over the St. Patrick’s Day...
by Brisbane Irish Festival | Mar 15, 2022 | All, Messages
Jeff Spender This year we have the opportunity to celebrate in full measure the festivities that encompass the 11th Brisbane Irish Festival. The Queensland Irish Association, founded in 1898, is, as Rodney and Robin Sullivan observed in the 2021 Irish Festival...
by Brisbane Irish Festival | Mar 9, 2022 | Messages
On behalf of the Queensland Government, I am delighted to welcome you to the 2022 Brisbane Irish Festival. This lively annual event provides Queenslanders of Irish ancestry, and those without, the opportunity to come together to observe St Patrick’s Day and celebrate...
