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 are Mary Robinson, former
President of Ireland and the Dohertys, of Perth's Comhaltas Ceoltoiri
Eireann.
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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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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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Ivy Day - commemorating Charles Stewart Parnell
who fought to free Ireland through constitutional means.
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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.