TROVE TUESDAY 19TH JULY, 2016

A small portion of the beautiful Tara Ballroom

QIA HISTORY

You can read the history of the QLD Irish Association by clicking above.

1838-2015

This was one of the earliest entries in TROVE for the Queensland Irish Association, note that at that time, they were meeting in Queen Street, Brisbane. The President was Mr. Thos. (Thomas) O'Sullivan.

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article19161377

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Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), Wednesday 6 June 1906, page 4

1906, the members of the QIA and their friends were a leading part of the social life in Brisbane.. their annual ball was attracting lots of attention.

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Moving on to 1911, the President is now Mr. P.J. McDermott.

They were busy raising funds, perhaps for the building of what became The Queensland Irish Club.

 There are numerous articles in TROVE, many referring to the offshoots of the Association, including a Rifle Club, and a Literary and Debating Club.

Queensland Figaro (Brisbane, Qld. : 1901 - 1936), Thursday 5 October 1911, page 19

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 In 1916, other matters were taking the attention of the world. Still, a St. Patrick's Day dinner went ahead... with an interesting apology for non attendance... still, the dinner attracted 330 attendees.

Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), Saturday 18 March 1916, page 16 

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Sadly, the Queensland Irish Club is no more. There are numerous articles on the website and on Google for you to read the details. It has been a large part of Queensland and in particular, Brisbane's Irish history. Will it rise again, wiull the beautiful Tara ballroom remain intact? The answers are still unknown. I am so glad that I have had the chance to build my own experiences with the Irish Club.

Maybe, just maybe, it will rise again.

 I will leave you with just a few photos of The Irish Club, from one of the Blarney Bunch Lunches.

SUPER SATURDAYS ARE BACK!

Web Version Like Forward NSW Family History Transcriptions PO Box 52 Camden NSW 2570

TROVE TUESDAY JULY 12, 2016

URUNGA, BELLINGEN, LISMORE

 and areas around

 with 

Irish connections.

Please click on image to enlarge.

Trove offers numerous articles on the various orders of nuns and the priests who were involved in establishing many convents, schools and Orders throughout Australia, most of the nuns came from Ireland.

Mother Mary Carthage

Born Kilkenny, Ireland

 to

Denis & Mary Price in 

1868

Died Coraki, NSW, 1937 

 Catholic Freeman's Journal (Sydney, NSW / 1932 - 1942)  Thu 9 Sep 1937

Diocese of LISMORE

3rd page

Father Henry Doyle, 

born in Kilkenny, Ireland, 1842

Catholic Freeman's Journal (Sydney, NSW : 1932 - 1942), Thursday 15 July 1937 

DIOCESE OF LISMORE

Mother Mary Carthage

Mother Stanislaus D'Arcy

Dublin

 various convents Urunga, Bellingen, Lismore

nla.news-article146417472.2 Lismore Convent 

TROVE TUESDAY..

has so much to offer, 

no matter what country/countries 

you are researching.

from

The Raleigh Sun 25th April 1913

DEATH : McGEARY Owen

native of Clady Co Armagh, Ireland

Marriage NSW BDM

5679/1885  WALSH Alfred  McGEARY Alice    Nambucca River 

The Catholic Press (Sydney, NSW : 1895 - 1942)

Dec 25, 1919

A.L. Walsh appears again

underlined.

Raleigh Sun (Bellingen, NSW / 1898 - 1918), Friday 11 April 1913, page 4

Obituary Mr. Owen McGeary

Here we have the death of Mrs. Alice Walsh, (nee McGeary) widow of Mr. Alfred Walsh

Coffs Harbour Advocate , 15 Jul 1949.

There are more articles in TROVE re this family, 

but these should show you just how you 

can follow the trail through the years with TROVE.

It is surely one of the best resources available to researchers. Enjoy!

JULY FESTIVAL MADNESS IN COUNTY CLARE

Web Version July 2016 Time to Hit the Road to Miltown Malbay Learn of the traditional culture, arts, language and literature that County Clare is renowned for during the weeklong Willie Clancy Summer School from the 2nd - 10th July. The Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy is Ireland's largest traditional music Summer School. During the week, students from every part of the world attend daily classes taught by experts in Irish music and dance.  In addition, a full program of lectures, recitals, dances and exhibitions are run by the Summer School. If dancing is more your thing visit the Armada Hotel in Spanish Point where there is a 10-day programme of set dancing sessions and country music dancing scheduled to coincide with the Willie Clancy Festival. The Streets of Ennis Come Alive in July At the 11th annual Ennis Street Arts Festival the streets of Ennis will come alive with fun, art, culture and entertainment provided by International, National and Local Artists from the 4th - 10th July. This year the theme is 'Clare-County of Culture' so expect lots of ceol and culture. Dancing at the Crossroads  Comhaltas Ceoltoirí Éireann will host its Annual Céilí at the Crossroads Festival Clarecastle from 10th July - 17th July.  Highlight events include a concert on Sunday 10th July by Ann Droney Kirrane with her band and the Céilí Mór with Star of Munster Céilí Band at Abbey Hall on Saturday 16th July.   July Comhaltas Summer Seisiúin Enjoy a stage show showcasing the best of local traditional music, singing and storytelling followed by an informal session with audience participation encouraged. Every Monday at 9pm TEACH CHEOIL, ENNISTYMON Every Tuesday at 8pm CNOC NA GAOITHE CULTURAL CENTRE, TULLA Every Wednesday at 9pm COIS NA HABHNA, ENNIS Every Thursday at 9pm TEACH CHEOIL, COROFIN & KILRUSH Every Friday at 8.30pm COIS NA HABHNA, ENNIS Warm Up for the Fleadh The Kilrush Traditional Music & Set Dancing Festival is an ideal way to warm up for the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Ennis this August.  The weekend festival (20th - 24th July) promises to be packed with music sessions, open air céilí's, sean nós & set dancing workshops.  A highlight event each year is the musical boat trip to Scattery Island. Bank Holiday Fun in Scarriff The Scarriff Harbour Festival offers a varied programme of activities, arts, music and entertainment inspired by the "lake" theme. Simply purchase a wrist band and enjoy live entertainment including the 'Kilfenora Céilí Band', 'Tommy Fleming', 'Something Happens' and 'Hudson Taylor' to name a few. Something 'Fishy' in Doonbeg The Doonbeg Seafood Festival celebrates the great local seafood tradition in the area. Events include open air fish market, cookery demonstrations & tastings, crab fishing competition, duck race and live music in the local bars.  A highlight of the weekend is always the 'Queen of the Sea' Competition. Laugh a Minute in Kilmihil Kilmihil Festival of Fun is Ireland's only festival which is completely dedicated to fun and making you smile. Highlight events include the famous pig races, the colourful cultural parade, the lakeside bbq and the Dan O'Halloran 10km fun run and cycle. All events are family friendly and designed to make you smile.