The Australian Irish Heritage Association of WA
Programs and Achievements
The
Journal is published by the Australian-Irish Heritage Association.
Other programs and achievements include:
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The Mary Durack Memorial Lecture commemorating
the distinguished writer and our first patron.
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The Brendan Award for meritorious service to
Australia's Irish heritage. Previous recipients include Mary Robinson, former
President of Ireland, Michael Nolan, Honorary Irish Consul for WA, the Dohertys, of Perth's Comhaltas Ceoltoiri
Eireann and Joe and Lotte Crozier.
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Joe O'Sullivan Writers Prize - Entry fees
wholly donated to charity.
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Australia Day Ecumenical Service - our tribute
to the land which gave refuge to many of our forebears in their hour of
need.
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St Patrick's Dinner - One of our flagship events.
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Saint Brigid's Day - when we renew our commitment
to honour women, Irish women in particular.
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Sharing of the Green - launching Irish Heritage
Week
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Bloomsday - celebrating James Joyce (with the
Irish Club)
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W.B.Yeats Annual Dinner - commemorating the great Irish
Nobel Laureate.
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Regular lectures and seminars on Ireland's
history and culture.
If you need more information, please contact
us.