The Queensland Irish Association’s Board of Directors

Get to know your Board of Directors for the Queensland Irish Association:   Chris Begley – President “I have known the new Directors for many years as long-standing members of the QIA.” Chris’ family came to Queensland from County Waterford and County Armagh. Completing school at Marist Brothers’ College, Rosalie in 1967, Chris has undertaken various roles within various Queensland Government agencies over the years, as well as previously serving as a Director on the Queensland Irish Association Board and Finance Committee before becoming President of the QIA.   Paul Hogan – Treasurer “The new Directors bring an enormous depth of talent to the Board in these difficult times.”…

Seeking descendants of Michael John Cahill MacMahon

The QIA Library is in possession of a copy of ‘A History of Ireland’ with the inscription inside ‘”Michael John Cahill MacMahon, Uralla New England, 20th Oct 1883″. If there are any descendants of his amongst our members we would be happy to hand over this family treasure.…

The Irish Club is moving back upstairs in Tara House

The QIA’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce that a lease has been signed for a section of the ground floor of Tara House. This area includes the space currently occupied by the Whiskey Bar and the Bunratty Bistro.   From Thursday, 6th November 2014, a Japanese and Korean restaurant and bar will become the commercial tenants for this part of the ground floor.…

Celebrate your Christmas function at The Irish Club!

Enjoy your Christmas celebrations at The Irish Club with one of the many event packages available during the festive season. Whether for a corporate or private event, the Christmas packages available  can cater for functions that range from cocktail-style soirees to more formal affairs.…