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THE DAY THE CRAIC COMES TO BELMONT PARK. With the luck of the Irish on your side, you’d be crazy to miss it! Come and celebrate all the colour, the smiles, the songs and the flavours of the wonderful Emerald Isle. Because life’s too short not to be Irish! Racecourse entry 3-course plated luncheon Exciting 8-race…

If you are a voluntary organisation with strong involvement with the Irish Community in WA why not consider applying for funding assistance from the Government of Ireland via the Emigrant Support Programme (“ESP”). The call for proposals and funding guidelines will be issued in January 2015 and the deadline for filing your application is expected…

The Honorary Consulate or Ireland Western Australia presents it’s compliments to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and to all Diplomatic Missions and International Organisations accredited to Australia and wishes to inform them of the death of former Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland, Mr Albert Reynolds, on 21 August 2014. A Book of Condolence…

Dr Madeleine Lyes has launched her report “Supporting the Next Generation of Irish Diasporas” which includes research from a visit to Perth late last year. It is now available online and in print. You can find an electronic copy of the report at the link below: Supporting the Next Generation of Irish Diasporas

Kinsale Arts Festival is an annual celebration of international arts and culture, taking place in the unique setting of a seaside town in Co. Cork. Over the last decade, the festival has become an integral part of Ireland’s cultural calendar, welcoming a selection of the most exciting established and emerging artists, writers and performers to…

The West Australian newspaper has an interview with James Phelan, who moved from Dublin to Perth with his partner 3 years ago. He discusses inner city living and it’s advantages when working in the CBD. Read the full article online here: Inner-city living suits migrant couple

An article published in the West Australian on Monday the 11th of August reports of a mass recruitment drive for 150 Irish nurses to fill a predicted shortage of nurses in WA. Read the full article online here: Row Over Drive For Irish Nurses

St George’s Cathedral, Perth 5pm Sunday 3 August A commemoration for all who died in the First World War, and to give thanks for the present peace and concord which the European, and other, nations now enjoy, and pray for those parts of our world which do not know such peace. The Cathedral wishes to…

Citizens Registration Irish citizens travelling or living overseas are encouraged to register their contact details with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. When you register with the Department, it means that we have a record of your details. The information will allow us to contact you, and provide assistance, if necessary and possible, if…

PUBLIC MEETING AT THE IRISH CLUB, Subiaco  Thursday 19 June, 7-9pm  The Irish Government is undertaking a comprehensive review of its Diaspora policy to examine all elements of its engagement with the Irish abroad. A public meeting to discuss diaspora policy and to seek views and input for the review will be held at THE…