Community Groups for the Irish in Queensland
Queensland Irish Association, established in 1898, is a friendly society that supports those with Irish heritage. The QIA holds regular meet-ups for members. It hosts popular annual dinners on St Patrick’s Eve and St Brigid’s Day.
Queensland Irish Association website
The Darling Downs Irish Club is a social club for people of Irish descent living in the Darling Downs area of Queensland. It is based in the Irish Club Hotel in Toowoomba City.
Darling Downs Irish Club website
The Mount Isa Irish Association formed the club in 1955. It is a club not meant just for the Irish themselves, but for the Irish and their friends.
Mount Isa Irish Club website
The UQ Irish Society is open to everyone who wants to experience the best of Irish culture among good friends at University of Queensland. It is best known for St Patrick’s Day celebrations on campus and volunteering with the official Brisbane city parade. They also host events to teach people about the history of Ireland and to connect students with business and government leaders with connections to Ireland.
University of Queensland Irish Society on Facebook
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