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2024 Events Diary
31 May – 2 August Áine Tyrrell People Like Me & You Tour ainetyrrell.com/tour July Tuesday 9 July, 5:30pm for 6:00pm start Sister Liguori: The Nun Who Divided a Nation by Jeff Kildea Book Launch launched by Geraldine Doogue AO (journalist & radio and tv presenter) No. 3 Court, Old Supreme Court Building, Cnr King & Elizabeth St, Sydney RSVP by 5 July to jfkildea@icloud.com or anthony@connorcourt.com Sunday 14 July, 3:00pm SQI goes Whale Watching departing and returning from Circular Quay email sydneyqueerirish@gmail.com 17 July – 9 August Seven Drunken Nights – The Story of The Dubliners Seven Drunken Nights brings to life the music of Ireland’s favorite sons…
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June 2024
Sydney Film Festival has just kicked off with 6 Irish Films over 12 glorious days of cinema–including Australian/Irish boxing drama Kid Snow, the rude and riotous Kneecap, and the prize-winning doco The Flats. There is also plenty of Irish content to stream with 2 TV shows on SBS OnDemand and a hit new Irish show Bodkin on Netflix. Sydneysiders can also enjoy Irish play Never Closer at Belvoir St Theatre and X Club gig featuring Irish DJ Shampain at Carriageworks. And the Irish Film Festival is launching its EOFY Donation Appeal!
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2024 Events Diary
31 May – 2 August Áine Tyrrell People Like Me & You Tour ainetyrrell.com/tour June Tuesday 4 – Friday 7 June (Ireland) Abhaile: a virtual conference on returning to Ireland hosted by Crosscare Irish Diaspora Support Project conference includes panel discussions with returnees and industry experts free and open to all, but advance registration is required; diasporasupport.ie/abhaile-2024/ owing to the time difference between Syd and Ireland, recordings will be on their website / YouTube Wednesday 5 June, 5:30pm Women In Leadership & Philanthropy Reception hosted by The Ireland Funds Australia Ernst & Young Offices, Sydney irelandfunds.org/event/the-ireland-funds-australia-women-in-leadership-and-philanthropy-reception/ Thursday 6 June, 8:00pm Andy White at Merri Creek Tavern Northcote Belfast songwriter Andy White launches new album…
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April 2024
March was a huge month with St Patrick's Day and the Oscars and now we're looking forward to what April has in store! We have a recap of the Oscar winners and the Irish Oscars (aka the IFTA Awards) have announced their nominations. We also have the last of the IFF23 Q&As on Youtube and there are some new Irish shows and movies available to steam. You can also find a Hollywood Reporter article on Why Ireland Is Thriving as a Film Hub which is worth a read.
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2024 Events Diary
May 13 April – 19 May The President at Sydney Theatre Company co-produced by Gate Theatre Dublin and Culture Ireland starring Hugo Weaving and one of Ireland’s greatest actors, Olwen Fouéré sydneytheatre.com.au/whats-on/productions/2024/the-president 2 – 5 May Australian Celtic Festival year of Ireland & the Isle of Man The Australian Standing Stones Monument, Glen Innes, NSW australiancelticfestival.com/ 8 – 16 May Mary Wallopers Australian Tour making their live Australian debut with this tour, Irish seven-piece The Mary Wallopers have infectious energy and perform floor shaking singalongs. visiting Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth frontiertouring.com/themarywallopers Thursday 9 May The Ireland Funds Young Leader Corporate Breakfast discussion with Shauna Keogh and Ray…
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March 2024
It's the lucky month of March and everyone will be flocking to the pubs to grab a pint of Guinness. We provided a breakdown of St Patrick's Day celebrations that we've found being held around Australia but don't forget to also visit your local Irish pub. There were a couple of awards shows in Feb with Irish wins and 2 more IFF Q&As are on YouTube including our opening night Q&A for Lakelands.
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2024 Events Diary
March Saturday 2 March Irish Australian Support Association of Queensland’s Brisbane Irish Festival Charity Ball two course meal, three hour drinks package, entertainment by Sásta Victoria Park Golf Complex, Herston trybooking.com/CONVO Saturday 2 March, 6:00pm Mardi Gras Viewing Party hosted by SQI & SWBL Can’t brave the Oxford St crowds or just want some of that great Irish craic? SQI and SWBL have teamed up and can’t wait to celebrate MG2024. Watch the live-streamed Mardi Gras Parade at The Gaelic Club and cheer on all your favourite floats and of course the best one of all – Sydney Queer Irish! events.humanitix.com/queer-diamond-sqi-swbl-viewing-afterparty 7 – 17 March Palestine Film Festival Sydney,…
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2024 Event Diary
January 3 – 21 January Wallis Bird Australian Tour musician from Enniscorthy, Ireland visiting NSW, QLD, VIC, ACT, TAS & SA troubadourpresents.com/events/wallis-bird/ Saturday 6 January, 12.00pm Nollaig Na Mban; High Tea Cruise hosted by Ireland Calling radio Sydney Harbour trybooking.com/events/landing/1138313 Saturday 6 January, 6:30pm Nollaig Na mBan an open mic evening hosted by the Prankqueans ticket entry by donation to the Irish Support Agency The Gaelic Club irishsupportagency.org.au/events/nollaignamban2024 11 – 20 January The Whistlin Donkeys Australian Tour hailing from County Tyrone, The Whistlin’ Donkeys are known for their unique blend of traditional Irish music and Celtic rock influences, creating their own distinctive sound that will keep your feet stomping…
