I AM thrilled to welcome you to the first edition of Irish Queenslander. We are a community magazine, we are all about positive stories, events, sports, fun and craic. We have columns by the state’s biggest Irish organisations – The Irish Club, Irish Australian Support Association Queensland and Queensland Gaelic Football and Hurling Association.  

A bit about me. I’m from Cork city, a busy mum of two young children, living on the southside of Brisbane, and I have many years’ experience of working in design and editorial roles. 

But this is not my magazine, this is YOUR magazine. Please share your stories, your photos, your opinions, and thanks to those who have already done so. Irish Queenslander can only be a success with the cooperation of the community. And I want to bring this magazine to you free of charge. The only way I can do this is through the support of advertisers. I’m grateful to those who backed this first edition and I ask readers to support their businesses. 

Thank you to the many people who helped make Irish Queenslander possible, those who offered a hand, encouragement and advice. Particular thanks to Sarita Divis, The Irish Program for the interview, and our fantastic columnists who provide their services free of charge. 

I hope you enjoy this magazine and keep an eye out for the next one in October.

All the best, Mary