Welcome to the August 2026 Queensland Irish Association Newsletter.

This edition pays tribute to retiring QIA President Jeff Spender, with highlights from his farewell roast at Brisbane City Hall and a look back at his remarkable contribution to the Association.

We remember much-loved former director and volunteer Michele Bourke, celebrate the new QIA President Graham Moloney, and report on the fantastic Trinity College Dublin Trinitones concert at Gilhooley’s.

There’s also a fascinating look at the QIA’s upcoming Queen’s Wharf heritage walk, plus news from the Queensland Manx Society’s ambitious traditional boatbuilding project.

And don’t miss the upcoming Celtic events and QIA calendar!