This edition is full of forthcoming events as well as great pictures of the Irish dancers, a reference to a fabulous Bloomsday as well as interesting features concerning Ernest Shackleton and the author Conal Creedon.

The board has recommended that the QIA be a leading sponsor of the Irish Film Festival Australia 2025 and the National Irish Dancing Championships 2025.

I really hope you contribute to the Queensland Irish Heritage Fund, particularly for Senior Members. (Queensland Irish Heritage Trust Fund – BSB: 084-961 Account: 700646478)

Now is the time to renew your membership. To do this, go to the Renew link at the bottom of the front page of our website.

Kind regards,

Jeff Spender,

President,

Queensland Irish Association.