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International Rules series to return in 2020
Croke Park stadium in Dublin.

The International Rules series, between the AFL and GAA, is set to return in 2020, the first time since 2017.

The two sides agreed to the next series of hybrid games between Australia and Ireland, with provisional dates being Sunday, November 15 and Saturday, November 21, with the games being played in Ireland, according to afl.com.au

The November 21 game coincides with the 100th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, when 32 people were killed or fatally wounded and hundreds more injured at Croke Park stadium in Dublin, when British soldiers opened fire on the crowd attending a football match.

The location of the 2020 games has yet to be confirmed. The series will then be held in Australia after the 2022 AFL season finishes.

GAA Director General Tom Ryan said: “We are pleased to announce the return of the International Rules Series in 2020 and look forward to re-connecting with our friends and colleagues in the AFL, both on and off the field.

“The series offers our players the chance to wear the green jersey and represent Ireland and it also provides them with an opportunity to pit themselves against the best from another code while showcasing the best skills of Gaelic football,” he added.

Australia reclaimed the Cormac McAnallen Cup in 2017, winning both games, held in Perth and Adelaide.

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Irish Queenslander

Thank you so much to Australia’s national Irish magazine, Tintean, for publishing this article about Irish Queenslander.

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Irish Queenslander is the only news, events, features and sports print publication produced exclusively for the Irish community in Queensland, Australia.

Mary Allen, its dynamic founder, comes from Cork city, Ireland. She worked for nine years as senior sub-editor and columnist at the city’s daily newspaper, Evening Echo. She has lived in Australia for three years, in Sydney and  Brisbane.

Doing freelance reporting and photography on Irish stories in Brisbane, Mary continually heard that organisations needed help and volunteers but found it was difficult to get their information into the community. There was no one central source of news for the community directed solely at Queensland. There were many strong (Irish) communities, and  many interesting events happening, but that they needed a voice in Queensland.

Working part-time as a publications coordinator for a not-for-profit organisation, she had turned their magazine from black and white to colour and tripled its revenue within…

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Brisbane Shamrocks through to the Championship Final

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AFTER a controversial ending to their League campaign, Shamrocks have shifted their focus and are set to play in their first championship final in eight years.

It was a grueling semi-final for Mick Breslin’s men as temperatures climbed to 26c in the Brisbane suburb of Willawong.

Justin Mosch took the lead, scoring the first point of the game, followed in quick succession with points from Kyle Coady and Darren Coleman. A well-taken goal by Matt Walsh gave Shamrocks an early lead, which they would hold for the remainder of the game.

Tyrone native Sean “Tin Tin” Loughran was outstanding in the full back line as the opposing side, John Mitchells, remained scoreless for the first 16 minutes of play and Shamrocks, top scorer, Darren Coleman, lived up to his reputation, scoring a total of 2-04.

John Mitchells struggled to stay in the game and although they scored two goals in the second half, it wasn’t enough to close the gap.

Donegal duo Danny Sheridan and Rory O’Gorman were relentless up front, scoring 2-04 between them in the second half and helping to send Shamrocks to their first Championship final in almost a decade.

Next Sunday’s final at the Gaelic Grounds in Brisbane is the most anticipated match of the day, as Shamrocks play old rivals Harps, having lost the league to them in a bitter dispute over points. It promises to be an exciting game. Throw in TBA. 

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Irishman cycling from Brisbane to Sydney

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TEAM TOMMY: From left, Brad Wallace, Peter Viles holding Tommy, and Mick McCarthy. 

 

THREE cyclists have set off on an epic journey from Brisbane to Sydney, to raise money and awareness of a rare disorder, 1P36 Deletion Syndrome.

Mick McCarthy, originally from Kilmallock, Co. Limerick but now living in Loganholme, joined two other riders on the 1,046km ride.

The cyclists are raising funds for Team Tommy, in aid of Tommy, aged four, who has the genetic disorder, which means he is missing a very tiny part of Chromosome 1. Symptoms include low muscle tone, seizures, hearing loss, vision delays, speech problems and inability to feed orally, amongst other health issues.

Tommy has been making progress – he can take steps using a supportive walker device (purchased with the help of Team Tommy’s Developing Foundation funds), makes sounds and eye contact.

His parents said: “When people spend time with Tommy, they learn what a joy he is – his smile, cheekiness, big brown eyes, laughter and purity have been known to melt even the most serious of doctors.”

Mick McCarthy’s son Mark is driving a support camper van on the journey. They left from Westfield Garden City in Mount Gravatt this  morning (Sunday, August 18), having already raised more than $14,000.

The cycle will be broken into seven stages over seven days – from Mount Gravatt to Byron Bay (160km), then to Grafton (170km), Nambucca Heads (130km), Port Macquarie (120km) Bulahdelah (150km), The Entrance (160km) and finally, from The Entrance to Sydney (85k). The cyclists will arrive in the New South Wales state capital on Saturday, August 24, having ridden 1,046km in aid of Team Tommy.

The riders are Brad Wallace, Peter Viles and Mick.

To find out more about Tommy’s condition or make a donation, see http://www.developingfoundation.org.au/family/tommy

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Celtic Woman Reschedule Australian Tour Dates

Due to unforeseen scheduling conflicts, Celtic Woman have been forced to postpone their forthcoming Australian tour. The concerts were due to commence on September 12 and tour is rescheduled to January 2014. New dates and some venue changes are listed below. Tickets for the original dates will be valid for the new dates and those ticket holders who wish to obtain refunds should request a refund from point of purchase by 31st August 2013.

Celtic Woman’s Susan McFadden says, “We are truly sorry for any inconvenience we have caused our Australian fans and promise that when we come over in January we will put on a show to remember!”

 “We are sorry for any inconvenience to the fans. We are pleased we could reschedule the tour and not cancel”, said Leon Spellson from Nine Live, the Promoter of the Australian Tour.

Brisbane’s concert has now moved to Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre tickets are transferable for the Brisbane Entertainment Centre. New seated tickets for Brisbane Entertainment Centre will be automatically posted out to current seated ticket holders after 31st August 2013. Additional tickets for the Brisbane Entertainment Centre are available from www.ticketek.com.au.

Perth’s concert has been moved to the Riverside Theatre, Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. Perth Arena tickets are transferable for the Riverside Theatre. New seated tickets for The Riverside Theatre will be automatically posted out to current seated ticket holders after 31st August. Additional tickets for The Riverside Theatre can be purchased from www.ticketek.com.au.

JANUARY 2014 TOUR DATES

 Brisbane – Brisbane Entertainment Centre – Sunday, 12 January, 5.30pm

Newcastle – Newcastle Entertainment Centre – Wednesday, 15 January, 7.30pm

Wollongong – WIN Entertainment Centre, Thursday, 16 January, 7.30pm

Sydney – Sydney Entertainment Centre, Friday, 17 January, 7.30pm

Canberra – Royal Theatre, Saturday, 18 January, 7.30pm

Melbourne – Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall, Sunday, 19 January, 5.30pm

Adelaide – Adelaide Entertainment Centre, Tuesday, 21 January, 7.30pm

Perth – Riverside Theatre, Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre, Friday, 24 January,       7.30pm

Tickets are on sale now. Book at ticketek.com.au / 132 849

 

 

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2013 Rhythm of the Dance Cancelled

The Rhythm of the Dance tour, featured in the current issue of Irish Queenslander, has been cancelled.

Organisers, Memo Group, said: “It is with much regret that the organizers of Rhythm of the Dance have announced that the 2013 Tour is forced to be postponed. The tour was one of the most anticipated events of the year but due to unforeseen circumstances we have had to cancel the event. 

“At the eleventh hour the organizers of Rhythm of the Dance met and brainstormed but unfortunately no solution could be found.

 “Everyone who has purchased tickets for a show will be refunded. 

“The organizers of the tour would like to thank everyone that believed in this tour and who planned to attend and also apologize for this unfortunate conclusion. The Irish are a passionate group and everyone involved in putting this tour on were dedicated and deeply passionate for the cause and are very disheartened at this turn of events. All the support shown to this event has been much appreciated.”

Queensland dates had been planned for August 14 at The Irish Club, as well as dates in Ipswich, Gold Coast, Caloundra, Bundaberg, Cairns, Mackay, Rockhampton and Toowoomba.

Organisers added that the show will definitely be playing Australia in 2014