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Calling all descendants of Irish emigrants to Australia. EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum in Dublin is offering you the chance to take part in their The Power of a Name exhibition by adding your emigrant ancestor’s name to their Emigrant Wall. This new, interactive exhibition will be seen by visitors from all over the world…
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An epic fictionalised telling of the story of Irish-Australian bushranger and outlaw Ned Kelly, True History of the Kelly Gang, will open in select Australian cinemas on January 9, just 17 days before it makes its Australia Day television premiere on streaming service Stan. The cast features BAFTA award-winner George MacKay as Ned Kelly. Nicholas Hoult, Essie Davis,…
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A group of Irish friends living in Brisbane are planning to do a Christmas drought run to help farmers in the Southern Downs. Organiser Richard Lenihan said: “Australia is currently facing its worst drought to date and farmers in rural towns will face their toughest summer yet, if it doesn’t rain in the next few…
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The heaviest intact prehistoric gold hoard ever found in Ireland has gone on public display at the Donegal County Museum in Letterkenny. The four large gold rings were found last year by farmers in Tullydonnell lower in east Donegal. One of the farmers, Norman Witherow, said they were just finishing up working on drainage in…
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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…
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Queensland Irish Association, established in 1898, is a club that supports those with Irish heritage or aspirations. The QIA’s activities for members include bowls, golf, bridge and The Rose of Tralee quest. It hosts popular annual dinners on St Patrick’s Day and St Brigid’s Day. Queensland Irish Association website Formed and affiliated to the Gaelic…
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Did you know that you can still read back issues of Irish Queenslander magazine online? You’ll find them here: https://issuu.com/irishqueenslander Enjoy!
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Remember how we brought you the story of Ireland’s biggest pothole swallowing a Renault Clio on 29 December? Read it here The story went viral on social media. Well, now the giant pothole has upped its game, by devouring a massive Murphy’s beer delivery truck. The truck was on its way yesterday to deliver to…
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Irish Queenslander October/November 2013 Click on the link above to read. It’s got interviews Tommy Tiernan, Clannad, Sásta, Dennis Hurricane Hogan… it’s got news, entertainment and sports from all over Queensland… it’s free and it’s online now! Enjoy!
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