QIA 125 – A Hundred Thousand Welcomes

2023 will mark the 125th anniversary of the foundation of the Queensland Irish Association.  To honour this significant milestone, the QIA has commissioned Rodney Sullivan and Robin Sullivan – two distinguished historians, to author a history of the first 125 years of the Association. The book is titled – “A Hundred Thousand Welcomes:  The History of the Queensland Irish Association”.  It is currently at the printing stage with Boolarong Press in Brisbane.  The paperback edition will have a recommended retail price of $34.99.  The QIA has been able to arrange for Christmas pre-publication orders to be made to QIA members for delivery in late February 2023. …

Our bumper April Newsletter is now online

Welcome come to a new format, bumper April newsletter which contains coverage of the many events which took place in March. We have also introduced a new literary and music section which we hope you like.…

QIA 125- Saint Patricks Eve Dinner

We’re delighted to announce the St Patrick’s Eve dinner to honour the 125th year since our foundation will be held at the Pullman Hotel Brisbane.  A galaxy of special guests will attend including Andrew Slack captain of the grand slam Wallabies whwill propose a toast to Australia our nation.…

QIA 125 – A Hundred Thousand Welcomes

2023 will mark the 125th anniversary of the foundation of the Queensland Irish Association.  To honour this significant milestone, the QIA has commissioned Rodney Sullivan and Robin Sullivan – two distinguished historians, to author a history of the first 125 years of the Association.…