by Brisbane Irish Festival | Mar 11, 2021 | All, Irish Dance, Music
Queensland isn’t just the home of sunshine and beaches. It’s also a haven for some of the World’s best and most enthusiastic Irish dancers! The Queensland branch of the Australian Irish Dancing Association (AIDA Qld) boasts 25 Irish dance schools from as far north as...
by Brisbane Irish Festival | Mar 10, 2021 | All, Messages
Yet another year has rolled past since last March, and the much-anticipated joys of celebrating our shared Irish Australian Culture during the Brisbane Irish Festival; but it has been a year like no other in all fairness, and none of you will need me to remind you of...
by Brisbane Irish Festival | Mar 8, 2021 | All, Sport
The history of Gaelic Games in Brisbane goes hand in hand with the history of the city itself. Records show that the first attempts to play Gaelic Games in Brisbane go as far back as 1859. Ten years after The Great Hunger, also known as the potato famine in Ireland,...
by Brisbane Irish Festival | Mar 6, 2021 | All, Messages
It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the 2021 Brisbane Irish Festival. As Lord Mayor, I am very supportive of events that bring our community together and embrace Council’s vision of a vibrant, creative city. The Brisbane Irish Festival is certainly one of...
by Brisbane Irish Festival | Mar 6, 2021 | All, Messages
I am delighted to welcome you to the 2021 Brisbane Irish Festival. This vibrant annual event is a wonderful opportunity for Queenslanders of Irish ancestry to observe St Patrick’s Day and to celebrate a history rich in great achievements and outstanding contributions...
by Brisbane Irish Festival | Mar 6, 2021 | All, Messages
On behalf of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Association, welcome to the 10th Brisbane Irish Festival. The Brisbane Irish Festival is an opportunity for the Irish community to celebrate and share our culture and significance in the beautiful city of Brisbane. In the past...
