Author Al Finegan to reveal story of forgotten Irish explorer

Author Al Finegan. Meet Alan ‘Al’ Finegan, the author of The Forgotten Explorer, who will present a talk on the remarkable but often overlooked castaway and convict explorer John Finnegan. Al’s research re-examines the life and legacy of this early figure in the history of Moreton Bay and the discovery of the Brisbane River. In his talk, organised by Queensland Irish Association in partnership with the Royal Historical Society of Queensland, Al will explore the extraordinary story of John Finnegan (1789–1853) — a survivor of the Irish Rebellion of 1798 who was transported to New South Wales for larceny and endured the hardships of convict life, shipwreck, betrayal and years living among Aboriginal people at Moreton Bay.…
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Time to return serve: Jeff Spender set for farewell roast at City Hall

After years of giving others a good-natured ribbing, former Queensland Irish Association president Jeff Spender is about to find himself firmly in the firing line. The Queensland Irish Association is inviting members and friends to a special farewell luncheon and roast in honour of Jeff’s retirement, with an afternoon of laughs, tall tales and affectionate leg-pulling planned at Brisbane City Hall.…

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Author Al Finegan to reveal story of forgotten Irish explorer

Author Al Finegan. Meet Alan ‘Al’ Finegan, the author of The Forgotten Explorer, who will present a talk on the remarkable but often overlooked castaway and convict explorer John Finnegan. Al’s research re-examines the life and legacy of this early figure in the history of Moreton Bay and the discovery of the Brisbane River.…

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